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November 25, 2020

The future of the library

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Kellie Willis leads library outreach at Normandy Early Learning Center with a group of pre-K and kindergarten students in 2019.

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Librarian at the Natural Bridge Branch of the St. Louis County Library receives national recognition as she looks to open library’s doors to next generation

By Charlotte Beard Among the institutions that have learned to adapt to change over the years is the library.

Many people consider it an institution that is vital to the community, which is one of the reasons this year’s recipient of the $4,000 Caroline M. Hewins Scholarship, Kellie Willis, decided to pursue a Master of Library and Information Science degree. The scholarship is given annually to one person by the Hartford Public Library located in Connecticut.

Prior to pursuing her master’s at University of Missouri-Columbia, Willis received her bachelor’s degree is in Cultural Anthropology at Marquette University.

“I’ve always been interested in people – why we do what we do and how we do what we do,” stated Willis. “I feel like that interest was

really cultivated in my childhood library. So, that is why I went into cultural anthropology.”

Willis currently works as a Youth Services Specialist at the Natural Bridge Branch of the St. Louis County Library and states that she has been with the county since April 2019.

Prior to that time, she fulfilled the same role with the St. Louis Public Library. Her MLIS degree will allow her to serve as a librarian.

Bridget Quinn-Carey, Hartford Public Library’s President and CEO states, “I am impressed by Kellie’s commitment to children’s library service and hope she continues to follow this path. As a former children’s librarian, I know how rewarding this area of librarianship can be. She is certainly off to a great start.”

Willis’ MLIS focus is centered on centered on children and teens.

“I feel like children and teens are always at pivotal points in their journey to adulthood,” stated Willis, “where every little thing that they read, hear, or experience forms how they live and see the world as adults. As a teen, my library was my special place – that was my magical place where I began to see what was possible. So, I want to nurture that especially for children of color, for black children like I was, to see what is possible. They can pursue things (to which) maybe they’ve not (been) exposed. Just nurturing imagination is a big deal to me.”

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‘LIBRARY’ from cover “Kellie’s passion for her community and her ability to recognize the many roles a children’s librarian can play in the life of a child made her application stand out,” Hartford Public Library’s Director of Public Services, Marie Jarry stated of her scholarship application. “I have no doubt she will be a leader in the field of librarianship.”

Willis expects to complete her study in spring 2022 and shared that COVID-19 has had no impact on her classes.

“I’m finding (due to) my job during quarantine I’m home more (and) not at all in the school,” she stated. “It is giving me more time to study and focus on school.

My program is entirely online; I have been to Colombia once. So, it really has not impacted (my) degree. (This time) kind of helps give a little bit more capacity to study and not be as frazzled or scheduled.”

Besides the Crossroads School graduate (now Crossroads College Preparatory School) and AmeriCorps alum being a member of Missouri Library Association, she is also a member of the Black Caucus of American Library Association (BCALA). “(BCALA has) been such a lifeline because the (li-

brarian) field (is) about 86 percent Caucasian – it is a really high percentage – there are more black library ‘workers,’” stated Willis. “(BCALA) has been a lifeline in connecting with folks who share my experience, who are really interested in nurturing community, especially nurturing new librarians and who push and advocate for more of our culture and experiences to be reflected in library programming. I think that is something that a lot of libraries struggle with certainly because of representation and part of it is just because ‘this is the way we’ve always done our programs.’ (Also), I was able to make connections with librarians at the American Library Association Conference in New Orleans three years ago and some folks I keep in contact with. (BCALA) really takes care of their members. (As a part of BCALA), I hope to represent really well and to nurture other librarians that come behind me or peers, be supportive, and a successful productive member of the community in the way that those who have come before me have done. I have a lot to learn.”

Willis believes the outlook for the positive impact of libraries in the community is very promising.

“I remember I couldn’t bring food or drink into the library,” she stated. “Now we let patrons come in with drinks if they are covered, and they can bring food – they can eat food in certain areas inside, and we provide meals through Operation Food Search. Just a shift from

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that time is amazing to me. It really speaks to how adaptive libraries are. I think we have a lot of ways to go in continuing to create more open and trauma-informed spaces. Libraries around the country are discussing (the provision of) social workers and peer navigators for patrons who are really struggling (and) living with homelessness, and who may be mentally ill. So, I think just continuing to look at the ways we can boldly serve our communities – coming outside of our silos and our inner areas – continuing to bring the library ‘out’ is important. Before COVID-19, in my role I did a lot of school outreach in the Normandy School District.”

Willis went on to share that she believes the manner in which libraries have grown to serve the community will continue to increase, not limited to distributing meals in the parking lot as does the Natural Bridge Branch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Willis encourages the community to be vocal and engaged with their local libraries.

“Show (your) libraries lots of love. Sometimes libraries are (financially) at risk – it may come up at a local level or state level in terms of funding. Your support can make a big difference in how your library shows up in your community. Libraries are places that are evolving. Some folks think libraries are dead and I could not disagree more. Be sure that you are connected to your library.”

By Richard J. Liekweg and Dr. Paul J. Scheel Jr.

Surge of COVID-19 requires increased vigilance by the St. Louis community It has been a long eight months since COVID-19 arrived in force across our region. We braced ourselves as a community and fought hard and successfully through the spring to get the pandemic under control.

We made and continue to make sacrifices by curtailing celebrations of milestones large and small, from graduations to holidays to birthday parties. We have watched our children adapt to a whole new form of virtual learning and supported them through the tough disruption of their normal childhood activities of school, sports and play. And, we suffered the greatest loss of all as the virus took the heaviest toll on so many who experienced the loss of loved ones.

Our summer months were more encouraging as the virus abated and we were able to spend time outdoors at a safe distance from one another. We grew more cautiously optimistic and eagerly welcomed news of vaccines on the distant horizon.

With the arrival of fall, we saw the first signals of the pandemic’s resurgence across Europe, in the United States and, now, with staggering numbers in our own communities. As the area’s largest health care system and academic physician provider network, we are particularly concerned for what this means for patients, our team members and our greater communities. As those daily numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases spike at an alarming rate every day, we know that a large number of those individuals will

wind up in our emergency departments, on our patient floors and in our intensive care units.

With the positive cases growing exponentially and our COVID-19 hospital admissions already the highest they have ever been, BJC HealthCare and Washington University Physicians are preparing now for how we will handle this inevitable surge of patients who we know will need our services. As of Nov. 16, we are suspending some elective surgeries and other procedures that can be postponed safely. We must take this drastic measure both to increase our hospital capacity and ensure we have the staff available to continue providing exceptional care for our patients. An available room means nothing if there is not a nurse at the bedside.

We could not be more proud of our physicians and caregivers — at the bedside and in supporting roles — and how they have stepped up to respond to the needs of our patients throughout this pandemic. These are the people for whom health care is not a job, but a calling, and they are the ones we turn to in times of need. We made this decision in an effort to support our team members as best we can.

Now, we also turn to you for support.

There are clear steps to take that are proven to reduce the spread of the virus. As basic as it seems, our greatest protection against COVID-19 while we await a safe and effective vaccine is a mask — a piece of cloth

worn over the mouth and nose. Social distancing of at least six feet is another basic defense. It is important to wear a mask even when you social distance. Frequently washing your hands or using hand sanitizer kills germs and prevents transmission. Avoiding large gatherings also makes a big impact.

We know how tiresome and restrictive this is. We are all collectively weary of these measures. But, they continue to be our best defense and we must dig deeper to stay the course while the vaccines continue to be developed and produced.

Thank you for caring about our health care providers. We were overwhelmed with gratitude early in the pandemic when donations of food and homemade masks arrived at our doors. Our hearts swelled when caravans of supporters drove by our hospital campuses.

Today, we ask that you share your concern by helping us manage the spread of the virus with simple things we are all able to do.

These steps can have an enormous impact on the health and well-being of our community. From the beginning, we have said we are all in this together. Now, more than ever, we need each other — for our health, for our safety, for our community.

Richard J. Liekweg is President and CEO of BJC HealthCare and Paul J. Scheel Jr., MD is Chief Executive Officer of Washington University Physicians.

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

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Youth of the Year winner announced at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Great Futures Gala

Submitted photo Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis 2021 Youth of the Year winner was Ja’Niyah Banks-Ewing.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) named the 2021 Youth of the Year winner, Ja’Niyah Banks-Ewing. Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive and a signature national youth recognition program that celebrates the recipient’s contributions to their family, school, community, and their Boys & Girls Club.

The winner was announced at the outdoor 70s themed, drive in tailgate style Great Futures Gala (reimagined), the largest fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, which raised $450,000 for club youth.

Ja’Niyah, age 17, is a senior at Clyde C. Miller Career Academy and has been a member of BGCSTL Herbert Hoover Club for ten years. In addition to winning the Youth of the Year title and honor to represent the club as a Teen Ambassador, she received the Michael and Wanda DeHaven $5,000 Scholarship, the Missouri State University Youth of the Year renewable $4,000 scholarship, a celebratory dinner courtesy of the Saint Louis Club and a car provided

by Frank Leta Honda.

Ja’Niyah plans to attend college, become a dietician and part-time volleyball coach. She credits the supportive club staff and multiple programs for shaping her into the young lady she has become, guiding her in the right direction and exposing her to opportunities she would not have had access to if she wasn’t a club member.

“The Youth of the Year program honors our nation’s most awe-inspiring young people on their path to great futures and encourages all kids to lead, succeed and inspire. All of the honorees are shining examples and living proof that great futures start at the Boys & Girls Clubs. We are so proud of all of this year’s participants who took the time to complete a challenging yet worthwhile process. All possess the ability and ambition to be successful, and should be recognized for their leadership, service, academic achievements and commitment to live a healthy lifestyle,” said Dr. Flint Fowler, President, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis.

Another special moment in the evening was St. Louis-based Kaldi’s Coffee announcing the launch of a new Great Futures Blend coffee where a portion of the proceeds will support Club programs and services. The artwork on each bag was created by club member Gabby and, club members also created the coffee jingle to promote the new coffee partnership.

Second place winner, receiving the $2,500 Emerson Scholarship, was Teen Center of Excellence member Diondre Fulton.

Third place winner, receiving a $1,000 scholarship, was Adams Park Club member Triniti Groves.

Fourth place winner, receiving a $500 Scholarship, is Teen Center of Excellence member Troy Staten.

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Operation Food Search’s annual golf tournament raises more than $77,000 Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, recently raised $77,123.80 at its 27th annual golf tournament held at WingHaven Country Club. The day-long event for 115 golfers included an auction, lunch and dinner. All proceeds will go toward ending childhood hunger and family food insecurity in the St. Louis bi-state region.

Jim Goebel and Art Kerckhoff were the event’s co-chairs. Sponsors of the fundraiser, which was presented by Ascension Health, included Becker Iron and Metal and Seeger Toyota.

“This year we raised a record amount for our agency despite the current climate,” said OFS Executive Director Kristen Wild. “We appreciate our supporters and our sponsors for their ongoing advocacy of our mission to eliminate childhood hunger.”

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Filing for candidacy for Hazelwood Mayor opens

Assistance League brings books, parade to Urban League Head Start/Early Head Start

The city of Hazelwood will hold an election on April 6, 2021, for the office of mayor for a three-year term. Candidates seeking election must file a petition and Declaration of Candidacy with City Clerk Julie Lowery at 415 Elm Grove Lane. Filing opens at 8 a.m. on Dec. 15 and closes at 5 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2021.

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and a registered voter.

They must also have lived in the city for at least two years immediately prior to the election.

Nominating petitions for mayor shall be signed by no less than 50 and no more than 100 registered voters eligible to vote for the candidate. Petitions can be picked up from the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, located at 415 Elm Grove Lane in Hazelwood between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Winterfest Lights Up Downtown STL and Transforms Kiener Plaza Kiener Plaza in Downtown St. Louis will soon be aglow with festive holiday lights for Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s fifth-annual Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology.

Beginning Nov. 20, Winterfest will transform Kiener Plaza into a magical wonderland that will delight people of all ages as they drive around the park. Winterfest will feature more than 60,000 lights in the trees of Kiener Plaza to complement the iconic backdrop of the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse in the heart of downtown St. Louis. Winterfest is free to enjoy and will be available every night of the week, from 5 – 9 p.m.

In addition to the twinkling lights to make your traditional holiday drive complete, Winterfest will feature virtual activities throughout the holidays to help bring the cheer of Winterfest home. Visit www.archpark.org/winterfest for upcoming details, online story times, activities, holiday recipes, and more.

“Winterfest is going to look a lot different this year, and we think people are really going to love it,” said Ryan McClure, executive director of Gateway Arch Park Foundation. “We are looking forward to bringing the Winterfest Ice Rink back when the time is right, but for now we are pleased to bring some cheer to our community and a free holiday experience in beautiful Downtown St. Louis.”

Winterfest will share Kiener Plaza with the Salvation Army Tree of Lights.

Submitted photo (From left) Monica Holmes, Urban League Head Start/Early Head Start teacher and Assistance League members/ puppeteers Rosie Saladin, of Wildwood, and Connie Curran, of Chesterfield, joined volunteer puppeteers plus other colorful, costumed book characters that Assistance League of St. Louis members portrayed to share their love for reading with 69 young children at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis’ Head Start/Early Head Start in Jennings.

On Oct. 30, Assistance League’s 16 volunteer members in the costumes of children’s book characters paraded before the center’s infants, toddlers and preschoolers after the children enjoyed videotaped book readings and a puppet show – also created by Assistance League.

Each child then received two, age-appropriate books while meeting and posing for photos with

puppets and favorite characters. In addition, 10 new story books were added to the collection of the teachers at the center.

In the 2019-2020 fiscal year, Assistance League literacy program Books From Friends conducted multiple book festivals in elementary schools across St. Louis and provided over 13,000 books to aspiring readers.

Pasta for Packs raises more than $21,000

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Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, recently raised $21,465 for its first Pasta for Packs led by James Beard award-winning chef Gerard Craft. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support Operation Backpack, which provides weekend meals to food-insecure kids throughout the school year.

Craft virtually guided more than 400 adults and children in preparing a salad and fresh pasta dish with meal kits curated by his Clayton restaurant Pastaria. OFS’s Friends Board, a dynamic group of young professionals vested in ending hunger, created the interactive fundraiser.

“Our Friends Board designed this very successful event so that our community could come together virtually,” said OFS’s Executive Director Kristen Wild. “We appreciate both their fundraising efforts and Chef Gerard Craft’s generous support in helping our agency continue serving our community.”

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Bethesda joins with Eli Lilly and Company on Phase 3 clinical trial for COVID-19 prevention Bethesda Health Group has been selected to partner with drug manufacturer Eli Lilly and Company in a Phase 3 trial studying the neutralizing antibody bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) for the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 in residents and staff at long-term care facilities.

Bethesda is the only St. Louis-area senior living, care and services organization currently hosting the study.

“Bethesda is thrilled to work with Lilly on this important COVID-19 research,” says Kiel Peregrin, Bethesda’s Senior Vice President of Operations. “This devastating virus disproportionately affects the elderly, and we anticipate that some of our residents and staff are motivated to contribute to the greater good of understanding the virus and helping to find possible new treatments.”

“COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on nursing home residents, and we’re working as fast as we can to create medicines that might stop the spread of the virus to these vulnerable individuals,” said Daniel Skovronsky, M.D., Ph.D., Eli

Lilly’s chief scientific officer and president of Lilly Research Laboratories.

Lilly’s study of the antibody drug is experimental. Participation by Bethesda residents or staff is completely voluntary, and the agreement to participate is between the individual and Lilly.

Bethesda is providing Lilly with access to the facility premises and the support services needed to successfully carry out the trial.

Bamlanivimab is an antibody therapy engineered from one of the first individuals in the U.S. to recover from COVID-19, and is specifically designed to attack SARS -CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Laboratory studies have shown that LY-CoV555 binds with high affinity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and neutralizes its ability to infect cells and replicate.

Bethesda continues to adhere to strict protocols, following guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the state and local health departments, to restrict visitation and keep residents and employees healthy and safe.

Pedal the Cause raises $3 million for St. Louis cancer research institutions Pedal the Cause announced their 2020 donation total on Nov. 19 through a celebratory Check Presentation Livestream - $3,005,498 to Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. 100 percent of this donation will support new ideas in adult and pediatric cancer research that are not currently eligible for federal funds. This donation brings the total funds donated by Pedal the Cause over the past 11 years to $32,083,109. This money has funded 156 cancer research projects - 122 adult and 34 pediatric. Funds donated by Pedal the Cause in 2020 will be immediately distributed to the most promising research projects in 2021, as determined by each institution.

On Sept.26 and 27, 3,454 adults and children completed a physical challenge on their own centered on biking, spinning, running and walking, while raising money to fund innovative cancer research as part of Pedal the Cause Inspired.

Participants stayed connected through a livestreamed Inspirational Program and various interactive opportunities throughout the weekend.

“If there was ever a year that needed inspiration, it’s 2020,” said David Drier, executive director of Pedal the Cause. “Despite the challenging circumstances brought about by the pandemic, we had participants from 37 states register and fundraise for cancer research. The $3 million we are donating represents the passion, determination and commitment of the Pedal Family and the trust our community has in Siteman to end cancer.”

“Pedal the Cause has been an extraordinary partner in the search for cures,” said Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, director of Siteman Cancer Center. “From the organization to sponsors, participants and donors, everyone involved is helping to build a better tomorrow. We are grateful for your support – and as committed as ever to creating a world without cancer.”

“Over the years, Pedal the Cause has been an important contributor to early-stage funding of world-class pediatric cancer research at Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s,” said Trish Lollo, St. Louis Children’s president. “This was especially true in 2020, when life changed so much for so many and participation and fundraising had to go virtual. We are inspired by the entire Pedal the Cause community, and it is a testament to them that – against stiff headwinds – they were still able to raise more than $3 million for cancer research that will lead to better outcomes for more kids.”

Currently, one in two men and one in three women will develop cancer in their lifetime.

Even with major advances in treatment, cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the US. The generous support of sponsors, led

by Edward Jones, ensures that 100 percent of donations made to Pedal the Cause directly fund cancer research. Pedal the Cause is the region’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event, and funds early-stage research ideas using the venture capital model.

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Home Builders Association donates $11,396 to Independence Center

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On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 202021 HBA President Bill Wannstedt (Consort Homes) (left) presented an $11,396 donation to Independence Center member Jewell Turner, grant writer Abigail Kim and unit staff member Pat Marshall.

The donation will be used to fund the installation of security camera systems at two residential facilities for adults with serious mental illness, increasing safety for Independence Center residents. Independence Center is a community-based rehabilitation program for adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses in the St. Louis area. Its mission is to provide all the services and resources a person with a serious and persistent mental illness needs, to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose, and

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gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life.

The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

Gateway Region YMCA celebrates Bayer’s $1.5 million investment in newly renovated Bayer YMCA

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The Gateway Region YMCA celebrated the grand reopening of the Bayer YMCA with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 10. Thanks in large part to the generous support of Bayer, the $2.5 million in renovations includes an expanded Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) and Teen Tech Center, a community kitchen, expanded health and wellness services, and a new family changing room.

“The upgrades we’ve made to the Bayer YMCA help address critical challenges in the north city area,” said Tim Helm, president and CEO of the Gateway Region YMCA. “We are thankful for Bayer’s ongoing support in working with us to provide more programs and services to better serve our community.”

“In recent months, the St. Louis region, like many other communities across the country, have seen an increased need to provide access to services that will be in place at the new Bayer YMCA,” said Al Mitchell, Vice President of Corporate Engagement for Bayer. “Bayer is proud to partner with the YMCA on this project which furthers our commitment of ensuring ‘Health for All, Hunger for None’.”

The full list of renovations at the Bayer Y are as follows: 1.

Expanded Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) & Teen Tech Center. Youth

of all ages continue to struggle to find safe, constructive places in the community. The ECEC, after-school activities, and improved summer camp programs provide more opportunities and exposure to STEM activities in a safe and nurturing environment.

2. Community Kitchen. According to the CDC, rates for overweight and obese residents over age 16 in the city of St. Louis is 61 percent.

A modernized community kitchen and expanded community garden provide more education and food outreach in a community recognized as a “food desert” and in need of healthy eating resources.

3. Expanded health and wellness services. According to the CDC, the national median prevalence of individuals diagnosed with diabetes is 10 percent, with the city of St. Louis at 13.5 percent. An expanded fitness area and new fitness programs allow more individuals to take part in the Y’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, Diabetes Prevention and other chronic disease prevention programs to meet growing community needs.

4. New family changing room. These facilities provide a safe and constructive environment for families with young children, and ensure the Y continues to be a place for all.

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Berkeley Elementary School, General Motors and KABOOM! work to end playspace inequity Kids at Berkeley Elementary School are celebrating because they have a great new place to play. For months, representatives from Ferguson-Florissant School District, General Motors and KABOOM!, the nonprofit organization focused on ending playspace inequity, have been working together to increase access to play spaces for local kids with the creation of a new, kid-designed playground that was installed in October 2020.

The playground will give kids an incredible place to play close to where they live and learn, an opportunity that is often hard to achieve.

Berkeley Elementary School currently does not have playground equipment due to restructuring changes within the district last year. The new playground design will address an urgent need by providing a broader range of play for children of all ages. With area parks and recreation spaces closed during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, families were in need of green space for families to play.

“We are so excited that our students will have this new playground. It means that our entire school community will have a safe, open and beautiful area to gather and build memories,” said Staci Wadlington, principal of Berkeley Elementary. “This playground will be a wonderful space to learn, play and cele-

brate with our Berkeley families.

Thank so much KABOOM! and General Motors for caring about our Berkeley learning community and providing this awesome play space,” said Wadlington.

“This new playground will provide a space where all the kids can make new friends, have fun and feel safe,” said Nivea Braggs, a fifth grader and student council president of Berkeley Elementary.

In August, kids from the community participated in a virtual Design Day where they creatively thought of ideas to create their dream playground.

The new playground, which was designed with inspiration from their drawings, will provide hundreds of kids and their families in St. Louis with an incredible play space that can spark hope and enable kids to reach their full potential.

KABOOM! knows that play spaces are essential to resilience, health and childhood, and the communities who have been hit the hardest by COVID-19 – communities facing challenges already, and communities of color – are the same communities who often lack access to parks and play spaces due to historic disinvestment. The partners have teamed up to help end playspace inequity, creating a new place for kids to play that reflects the neighborhood’s unique needs and aspirations, and gives every kid the oppor-

The new playground at Berkeley Elementary School.

tunity to experience the joys of childhood.

“We know disasters and crises often exacerbate the inequities that communities are already experiencing, and in many communities, kids won’t have a playground to go back to once the COVID-19 crisis is over,” says James Siegal, CEO of KABOOM!. “We must stop the playspace inequities from becoming even deeper after we get through this pandemic, giving every kid the chance to play and just enjoy being a kid.”

Now in the fourth year of partnership, General Motors has supported creative play projects in Detroit, Flint, Chicago, Phoenix, Atlanta, Austin

and now St. Louis. GM’s social impact strategy accelerates efforts by placing a focus on philanthropic investments that create smart, safe and sustainable communities around the world.

“Each year, we hear directly from our neighbors about the challenges their communities are facing and the ideas they have to drive change,” said Lamar Rucker, Plant Executive Director, Wentzville Assembly.

“That’s why GM and Wentzville Assembly is proud to partner

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with KABOOM! and the Ferguson-Florissant School District to bring positive and visible change to the community through the addition of this playground.”

To ensure that playgrounds are able to open safely in every community, KABOOM! has issued important playground guidance that all communities, playground owners/operators and caregivers can follow. The guidance can be viewed or downloaded at kaboom.org/ reopen.

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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 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-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Weekdays: Tax filing program volunteers Seeking greeters, appointment schedulers, and tax preparers to assist older adults in the St. Louis County Tax Filing Program. Training and mileage reimbursement is provided. For more information and to start the volunteer application process, contact the County Older Resident Programs and ask for Mike Nickel at 314-615-4021.

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 314-540-5223.

Mondays: practice

Choral Arts Singers

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required.

See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: City council meetings

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

Mondays: Workshop meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane.

We sing four-part harmony a capella

(without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music.

We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

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: A cappella singers

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

Tuesdays: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting

Chapter 794 Vietnam Veterans Association meets on the third Tuesday of each month at VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.

Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.

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.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Doors at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314921-2316.

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, 314-9943300. 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. 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 831-3752 for more information.

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Women’s

chorus

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 314660-1813.

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.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Fridays: Fish fry

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

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 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 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 314-388-2400.

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 4445 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. between Sinks Rd. and Lindbergh starting noon Sept. 15 thru Nov. 17; and in the spring, Feb. 2 thru March 8 rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

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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 Orientation

Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center.

Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877477-6954.

1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting

Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm.

Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314-344-6873.

Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group 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 314-344-7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314-768-3201. Or 636-947-0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org

Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314653-5123.

Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314-344-6157.

Christian Hospital Recovery Center:

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314-953-8100.

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314-653-5032 Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit www.

Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

Look Good…Feel Better

SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314-344-6090.

SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre

A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with stateof-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan.

To find out if you are eligible, visit www. silversneakers.com or call 314-738-2599.

Smoking Cessation Classes:

Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866-SSMDOCS to register or for more information.

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314344-6177

Free Mammogram Screenings:

SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636-947-5617

Speaker’s Bureau:

SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636-949+7159

ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Sundays: Support Group for

Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

What’s Happening

vivor’s Support Group

6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314-993-5421.

H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636-755-3034

First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse:

12:30 - 2 p.m., 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314-968-3477.

Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9 a.m., 314.355.1516, Helpline 800-272-3900

Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314383-4765

Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1 p.m., 314-340-6389

Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Sur-

Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

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Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group

Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 - 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net

Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/for people with pulmonary disease Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am - 12pm, $30, 314953-6090

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Fort Zumwalt South excel in soccer Last weekend the South Bulldogs won the Class 3 soccer tournament of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA).

The tourney started back on Nov. 7 when they shut out Grain Valley 4-0 to go to the next bracket. On Nov. 10, they also shut out the Rockwood Summit club 1-0 to earn the opportunity to play Glendale. The Falcons were on able to score one goal on Nov. 10, the first against the Fort Zumwalt south team, as the Bulldogs took the match 3-1.

That set up the championship game against the Notre Dame team from Cape Girardeau on last Friday.

The South team again shut out their opponent 3-0 to take the championship under the leadership of Coach Jim Layne. With the victory the team moved up in the soccer rankings to No. 7 with a 22-4 overall record. * Way to shine

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Major announcement coming by Bandits The St. Louis indoor football Bandits that plan on taking the field about springtime will share some exciting news for their inaugural season owner and head coach Jeff Hunt commented. * Can’t wait until next issue Local baseball player wins major awards Recently Major League Baseball (MLB) handed out post-season awards to the players who excelled in their respected positions.

Devin Williams was named the National League Reliever of the Month in September 2020 for his pitching in 13 innings surrendering just four hits, no runs and 24 strikeouts. The 26-year old signed with the Milwaukee Brewers on Aug. 5, 2019.

Not stopping there, on Oct. 5, Williams was named Baseball Digest’s/eBay Major League Baseball’s Relief Pitcher of the Year. He had a breakout year finishing with an ERA of 0.33, surrendering just 18 hits in 27 innings and 53 strikeouts.

Along with that, he struck out over half the batters he faced in 22 appearances and received 12 of the 17 votes.

Williams attended Christian Brothers College High School until his sophomore year when he transferred to Hazelwood West High School in Hazelwood. * Way to shine

Ambush make announcement After their 2019-20 season was cut short due to the pandemic, the St. Louis Soccer Ambush have announced plans to return to action for the regular season in December.

The Ambush have made an addition to their coaching staff, signing Donnie Alberty as an assistant coach. Alberty is also Head Coach of Men’s Soccer at Fontbonne University.

Alberty brings over 25 years of coaching experience to the Ambush, including four years at Fontbonne. In his time at Fontbonne, the program has produced one Defensive Player of the Year, two All-Region, three SLIAC First Team All-Conference, five Second Team All-Conference, and four Third Team All-Conference selectees.

In 2017, his first season at Fontbonne, he guided the Griffins to a St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) Regular Season Championship, its first since the 2013 season.

The team finished with 13 wins that season which gave Alberty the SLIAC Coach of the Year and his win total is second most in program history for a firstyear head coach at Fontbonne. * What a great addition

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.

PrimeTimeSTL.com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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This scrumptious Spiced Apple Crumble is not only a family favorite but a holiday must-have. It’s the perfect dish to pack up and deliver to your next gathering of loved ones. Kids and adults love the deliciously sweet apple chunks filling the bottom of the pan along with the crumble topping. Top this killer sweet treat with vanilla ice cream for a sensational, melty, oozing-with-goodness dessert no one can forget.

Make your next fall festivity or holiday gathering just a little sweeter for all. Spice things up then cool things down. This dessert does it all in just one bite.

Spiced Apple Crumble Servings: 6-8 Ingredients: vanilla ice cream (optional) Filling: 6 medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled and cubed 1 tablespoon white flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 lemons, juice only

Topping: 1 cup quick oats 1 cup white flour 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon salt

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cloves and lemon juice. Toss to evenly coat. Spread evenly in 8-by-8inch baking dish.

To make topping: In medium bowl, add oats, flour, brown sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, melted butter and salt. Fork mixture to create crumbles. Pour crumble topping over apple mixture.

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Bake 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

To make filling: In medium bowl, add apples, flour, sugar, cinnamon,

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Find more recipes for the fall season and holiday fun at Culinary.net

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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.

lthough summer traditionally has more than its fair share of blockbuster movies and family-friendly options, the end-of-the-year holidays are equally important on the movie calendar. Last December, for instance, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and “Jumanji: The Next Level” packed theater seats, providing a great return on investment for their Photo courtesy Warner Bros. respective studios. Thanks to its Christmas Day opening, Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” crossed the $100 tional moviegoing, especially when Hollywood million mark and earned six Academy Award studios have been changing their operating models. The Walt Disney Company has pulled nominations.

A year can make one heck of a difference, the promising comedy “Free Guy” from its though, because the entertainment industry scheduled Dec. 11 release. In that film, Ryan currently is shifting gears. Theater chains such Reynolds plays Guy, a video game character as Regal Cinemas shut down the bulk of their who learns that his game will be shut down locations but kept seven venues in California forever. As of this writing, Guy’s fate, like that open. Due to a lack of new films to show mov- of many theaters, is up in the air.

A few months ago, Disney also caused a iegoers, Regal finally closed their remaining stir when it released the live-action version of theaters, including the newly refurbished location in the Irvine Spectrum. Normally, that “Mulan” on the Disney+ streaming platform Regal Cinema would have done a booming for $30. That was in addition to their monthly $6.95 subscription fee. The studio even made business in the weeks to come.

Though vaccine news has been highly prom- a large investment in a recorded version of the ising, I am wondering if this is the end of tradi- stage play “Hamilton” but released it on Dis-

ney+ at no additional charge.

“Soul,” the latest Pixar offering, also will show up on the streaming service on Christmas Day. Warner Bros. has one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year in Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman 1984.” The sequel to the popular 2017 adventure shows Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) facing a new villain known as the Cheetah (Kristen Wiig) and discovering that her lost love Steve Trevor is alive, well and still youthful in 1984.

This film’s release date was shuffled more than a deck of cards until Warner Bros. decided to release it simultaneously on their HBO Max platform and in theaters on Christmas Day. Back in April, Universal Studios released “Trolls World Tour” as a Premium Video-on-Demand title instead of having a theatrical release. At the time, that seemed like a scandalous idea but seven months later, more studios are embracing the idea of digital releases with or without a theatrical release. Will this become the “new normal” for the movie industry? Only time will tell, but the fact that prolific writer Stephen King still loves going to the movies gives me some hope.

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life It’s let’s-bethankful time!

Now I’m sure many of you thankless dip-diddles are thinking, “What the holy-2020heck is there to be thankful for?!”

I hear ya, because in some states you’re not even allowed to have a proper Thanksgiving crowd. You’re only allowed a certain amount of people.

Be thankful. Now you can disinvite your least favorite child, maybe that one who’s in timeout (even though it’s been 17 years). Or you can leave out that weird relative. On our list, Aunt Fiona is out. Which means, the quivering mold of jellied cranberries still carrying the can indentations will be missed as well – thankful.

How about we just go out for our meal this year?

If not, instead of pickling the turkey in brine I’m going to have to marinate it in Purell.

If we go out, what’s it going to be like this time?

We did that one year. We told ourselves it would be easy. After all, how many people leave home on Thanksgiving? Turns out – the entire universe.

The lines were backed up around the parking lot. I guess there are more people than I thought who don’t like to cook, clean and eat stale turkey sandwiches for the following three weeks.

This year with social distancing and every other table blocked off, the lines will be twice as long.

But be thankful. It gets real messy trying to push those mashed potatoes and gravy through that mask.

Takeout is always an option. We can order ahead of time, pick up our meal and head over to the pic-

nic area, a.k.a., the car.

Have you noticed? Car picnicking is a thing now. We see it in every restaurant parking lot. People get their food and then wedge themselves behind the steering wheel. They juggle cheeseburgers and fumble to open ketchup packets as their fries scatter over the floor and their drinks drizzle down between their legs.

I foresee fold-down tables being installed in cars, along with napkin and silverware holders, perhaps a mini dishwasher in the trunk? Believe me, it’s coming.

So we’ll probably eat at home. But if I get done with the meal and hours later my company still won’t leave, I’ve got a sure way to clear out any room.

“Okay, everyone…we’re going to talk politics!”

Thankful!

Plateful of grateful

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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factor for many diseases 43. Rock grinding 45. *Take a spoonful of sugar to avoid this taste 47. Genetic info carrier 48. Aqua-lung 50. Criticism 52. *Annual ____ 55. Fill with spirits 56. First rate 57. Purl partner 59. Vandalized a car 60. Coconut fiber 61. Bulgarian money 62. Filling station filler 63. More of the same 64. Water carrier DOWN 1. Feathery scarf 2. ____ of Man 3. Linseed 4. Do without 5. Last Supper cup 6. Break down or analyze 7. Fairy-tale beginning 8. Internet share-able 9. Stepping stone to gain 10. Greenwich time 12. *Use a scalpel 13. Like the Vitruvian Man 14. *Stay in bed 19. *Take antihistamines

to avoid this kind of nose 22. A pop 23. *Eat one a day?

24. Rap sheet listing 25. So out it’s in 26. *Worn until a bone heals 27. Piglet 28. Lightly color 29. Different spelling of emir 32. Horsefly 33. “Wizard of Oz” man 36. *Increase fluid intake 38. Elsewhere, in a courtroom 40. *____ test 41. Maltreater 44. Tattooed 46. Gridiron position 48. Record a movie 49. Diogenes, e.g.

50. ____ market 51. Big name in chips 52. Show worry 53. All over again 54. In real-time 55. *It checks your heart health 58. Road crew supply

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