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December 5, 2018

Art on the move

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By Kaylan Goldstein. Pg. 2 275 guests brave the snow to support local food pantry.

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School McCluer High senior is a published author. Pg. 6

Features (FLIP)

Recipe, Movie & Sudoku.

Pg. F-1 Submitted photo Jefferson Elementary School fifth grader Tyler Carlis stands with her portrait of Maya Angelou. The portrait was one of the winners of the MetroScapes contest.

Local artists who were named winners by the MetroScapes program created by Metro Arts In Transit will be installed at more than 200 MetroBus shelters in the St. Louis region

By Charlotte Beard Since 2013, riders of public transportation have had the opportunity to view artwork that was created by members of the visual arts community. This opportunity is made possible by a program called MetroScapes created by Metro Arts In Transit (AIT).

This year there were 10 winners in the program among 175 art submissions, and they ranged from fourth/fifth grade artists to a retiree.

It is stated that this year’s winning artists are the most diverse group since the program began. All except four participants are from the St. Louis region. Samuel Avery’s “Can’t

Stop, Won’t Stop” piece features a vivid Koi fish, which is known for swimming upstream against all odds, including being known to swim up waterfalls. It celebrates the resiliency of the Koi. Noah Ennis’ “Sandy Shores” work creates a sense of movement by incorporating certain color combinations. The high school senior from Union, Missouri just began to paint in March 2018.

Rachel Linn’s drawing entitled “Hand” is dedicated to the role our hands have in everyday life, especially art. It is her first piece in an art show.

This year is Barnhart, Missouri native Joyce McClain’s second time being a MetroScapes winner. Her “Ducklings” piece is a replication of a photograph.

The “Happy Party Hamster” artwork made Rosa Nevarez another one of the twotime winners. Erik Thompson of Wildwood entered a piece that is part of a series. His “Letter Bending 1” explores the art of text.

One of the youngest contributing winners in the program was Jefferson Elementary School fifth grader Tyler Carlis. North See ‘ART’ page 2

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County’s Carlis did a portrait of Maya Angelou. Eliyah GrimesJackson, who is currently nine years old, created her “Cakes” artwork when she was in the second grade.

“I was surprised,” stated Grimes-Jackson about her winning.

“Like ‘oh my goodness I have made it this far…to the top! I was excited, I was happy, I was proud of myself. I love to draw and paint.”

Grimes-Jackson, who also attends Jefferson Elementary School, shared that her inspiration for art comes from things she may encounter on television, such as a cartoon, other shows or a movie. She desires to be a famous artist when she grows up.

Tim Judge, an engineer retiree of Washington, Missouri, is an example of how some passions never die, as exemplified with his “Sunflowers.” He came across the MetroScapes project while doing an internet search on calls for art submissions.

“In the background I was drawing and painting,” stated Judge, “but I didn’t spend a lot of time (doing it) until I retired about three years ago. I had a little bit of talent when I was younger and that’s what kept me going. I’ve just always loved art.”

“I used to ride the transportation system a lot,” stated Ballwin winner Jessica “Jesi” Fox. “So, I’ve sat at a lot of MetroBus stops and ridden the MetroLink. I think it’s awesome to have art from a lot of different people to inspire riders.”

Fox’s winning submission is “Organized Chaos.”

On Nov. 16, the winning artwork was made available for public viewing along with meeting the artists at a free exhibition and reception at Third Degree Glass Factory located at 5200 Delmar Blvd. The artwork will be installed at more than 200 MetroBus shelters in the St. Louis region and remain on display for a year.

Funding for placement of the artwork is supported by the Regional Arts Commission. Shelter locations for placements of

the artwork is not decided by Metro Transit. Placement will be determined by Direct Media’s advertising professionals.

David Allen, Director of Metro Arts in Transit and one of the three jurors on a panel of artists and professionals shared how the MetroScapes program originated due to Metro Transit’s inability to place advertisement at transit shelters.

“We had bus shelters with extra space, so we just thought to do some artwork that would go (in the shelters). Upon thinking about it, this was the opportunity to do a competition, and provide some prize money, attracting a lot more interest in the project and a lot of more potential images. It grew over the years and became pretty popular in the visual artist community here regionally.”

Allen shared that MetroScapes announces the acceptance of submissions in July of each year via artsintransit.org and normally keeps it open for six weeks to two months.

“We are hopeful that our riders will be engaged in the experience of seeing these images. We also include an artist statement on these posters that give a little bit of context to the viewer as to what they are looking at and why. We are hopeful that we’re elevating the experience of taking public transportation.”

Judge stated, “I just want people to stop and smell the coffee. A poster is just a snapshot of what’s out there. I am kind of a realist for what I paint.”

Judge went on to explain that with his painting he wants people to take time to look at the sunflowers and enjoy the experience of thinking about what they are viewing.

The 24x30 posters are available for sale online. For more information about MetroScapes, and to view this year’s winners and selected artwork, visit artsintransit.org.

COMMUNITY VOICES Doing the math on holiday eating

By Kaylan Goldstein How many times have you read an article about how to eat healthy during the holidays? Sure, you skim over it and agree you should eat on a smaller plate, savor the flavor, eat vegetables first, don’t skip meals, limit alcohol intake and include physical activity as part of the day. While all of these hold true, why don’t we always follow them? Knowing and doing are two very different things. You need to find what motivates you to make change and understand the importance of why you need to eat healthier. As a registered dietitian, I am personally motivated to make change when I know the cold hard facts, because, how can you argue with that? Here are some facts and numbers that might help motivate you to make some healthier decisions during this holiday season.

• On average, people gain five pounds over the holidays. That’s 20 pounds over 10 years! If you normally follow a strict diet, you may gain twice as much weight than someone who maintains a consistent diet. In other words, constantly depriving yourself doesn’t work.

• Keep those holiday candy wrappers as

evidence. You start off just eating 1 mini Snickers, which turns into 10. Do the math… 1 mini snickers (100 calories) x 10 = 1,000 calories. This adds up to a ½ pound of weight gain per week or 25 pounds per year!

• Calories add up fast. Look up the nutrition facts for some of your favorite foods before you attend a holiday party to have a better idea of what to put on your plate.

On average, the typical holiday meal can be as high as 4,500 calories. Maybe it’s time to think twice about eating the whole slice of the 500 calorie pecan pie.

• Swap this for that: – Whole vs skim milk. Most pumpkin pie calls for one cup of evaporated whole milk and two eggs, instead, try using evaporated skim milk and three egg whites. This saves you 300 calories and 38g fat.

– Dinner rolls vs crescent rolls. Buy brown-and-serve rolls instead of higher fat crescent rolls. This saves you about 1,100 calories and 100g fat, per dozen.

– Fat-free vs regular sour cream. Use for dips, spreads and potato dishes to cut about 320 calories and 35g fat, per cup of sour cream.

– Greek yogurt vs mayo. Make dips, appetizers and side dishes using a blend of plain Greek yogurt and fat-free sour cream. This cuts over 1,000 calories and 132g fat, per one cup mayo.

– Light vs regular cream cheese. Making this swap in dips, spreads and cheesecakes can help cut about 145 calories and 16g fat, per cup of cream cheese.

Kaylan Goldstein MS, RD, LD is the Clinical Nutrition Manager at Christian Hospital. She has been a dietitian for over six years now and recently became the Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager for Morrison Healthcare.

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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Operation Food Search raises $109,000 at Handbags to End Hunger Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, raised $109,000 at its recent Handbags to End Hunger (formerly known as Purses for Pantries) event. Proceeds will be used to benefit the agency’s programs and services.

The fundraiser had both a silent and live auction which featured a variety of design and designer-inspired handbags, evening clutches, vintage

pocketbooks, totes, carryalls, and more. Auction items also included restaurant and spa gift certificates, as well as jewelry.

The event featured guest speaker Sue McCarthy, author and owner of The Vault Luxury Resale, who is the founder of the multimillion-dollar resale boutique based in St. Louis.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri receives #BoeingInspires grant Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri

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On a Monday evening in late October, 13 eastern Missouri G.I.R.L.s (Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, Leaders) in fourth and fifth grade huddled over several palm-sized computers learning how to code. As the evening came to an end, these Girl Scouts left feeling confident and inspired about computer programming, electronics and physical computing.

The group of girls and their more than 40,000 sister Girl Scouts will continue to explore STEM-related fields at an early age in part because of community supporters like Boeing. This month, Boeing awarded Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri a $32,000 grant to support the organization’s effort to ignite girls’ curiosity in traditionally male-dominated fields.

Boeing’s generous contribution will help supplement the cost of implementing more than 45 Council-led STEM programs, including Fun with Robots, Hour of Code, Wings of Hope Aviation Experience and Drone Zone. These innovative programs fulfill essential components that a Girl Scout needs to tackle before earning the corresponding badge. Earning badges are a great way for a girl to explore her interests and learn new skills—and to remember every adventure and to show the world what she’s accomplished.

Beginning in 1918, Girl Scouts were earning badges in telegraphy, the outdoors and the economy—all designed to provide young women with

the tools needed to be self-reliant, resourceful and confident. But even today, more than a century later, the country still faces a gender gap in the STEM workforce. National statistics report that while 50-percent of today’s college graduates are women, women account for fewer than 20-percent of the bachelors degrees in engineering, computer science and physics.

As the best leadership development organization for girls in the world, Girl Scouts is on the forefront of closing this gap and generating a pipeline of the future STEM workers. The council promotes STEM as one of its three programmatic focus areas, along with Money Management and Health. As part of its robust STEM curriculum, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri sponsors 56 FIRST robotics teams, more than any other youth-serving organization in the region.

“Our council is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year,” said Bonnie Barczykowski, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. “As we lay the foundation for a second century of Girl Scouting in this region, it is crucial we continue the work of preparing our Girl Scouts for a lifetime of leadership and success. By providing these important programs, our girls are learning essential skills like problem-solving and critical thinking. We are grateful for Boeing’s investment in our future change-makers.”

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275 guests brave the snow to support local food pantry Despite freezing temperatures and five inches of snow, 275 community members flocked to the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac on Nov. 15 to watch the Top Pantry Chef live cook-off. The cook-off featured Chef Qui Tran of Nudo, Executive Chef Chip Bates of Café Napoli, and Chef Brad Hartman of Senior Services Plus who used ordinary ingredients from the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry to create extraordinary dishes for a panel of judges. At the end of the night, Chef Qui Tran of Nudo and Mai Lee was crowned Top Pantry Chef Champion!

The competition was led by MCs John Carney of KTRS Radio and Carolyn Chivetta of Roth from 6 – 8 p.m. Proceeds from the event

will support the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry located in Creve Coeur. Each month, the pantry feeds approximately 6,500 low-income individuals living in the St. Louis region. Of these individuals served, over 40 percent are children.

“A good food pantry isn’t just about food. It’s about dignity. It’s about creating a welcoming atmosphere where people feel comfortable, safe and appreciated. It’s about offering additional assistance such as health screenings, nutrition education, and referrals to community resources. It’s about supporting people in need to meet their challenges,” Judy Berkowitz, Director of the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.

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Peace & Joy a concert featuring songs of peace and joy for the holidays

PRESENTED BY THE CHORAL ARTS SINGERS

Friday, December 7, 7:30 p.m.

United Church of Christ - Zion 725 Main St., Troy, MO

Sunday, December 9, 3:00 p.m.

Assumption Parish Chapel 403 N. Main St., O’Fallon, MO

Sunday, December 16, 4:00 p.m.

Dardenne Presbyterian Church 7400 Outer Rd. 364, Dardenne Prairie, MO

Admission is FREE. Donations appreciated.

Great Rivers Greenway and partners have completed the final phase of the Chouteau Greenway International Design Competition, a one-year public-private partnership to imagine a greenway focused on connectivity, economic opportunity, equity and sustainability in the city of St. Louis. A report published at www.ChouteauGreenway.org details additions and refinements to the original conceptual plan submitted by the Stoss Landscape Urbanism team in April. The next phase of planning includes multiple engagement opportunities such as recruiting additional neighborhood representation, gathering input on the engagement plan itself and a community event in February.

The report shares a new mission/vision statement, “Chouteau Greenway will transform St. Louis by connecting people and our city’s most treasured places, creating inspiring experiences and equitable opportunities for growth.” More than just a free, accessible trail where people can exercise, commute or explore, the project’s goals include offering an exceptional experience to residents and tourists alike. The greenway aims to create dynamic, active spaces and serve as a regional gathering place that encourages collaboration and boosts civic pride.

Since being selected by the competition jury in May, the Stoss team, comprised of 13 firms or individuals from St. Louis as well as other cities, has been working with Great Rivers Greenway, partners and stakeholders to incorporate the feedback gathered during the competition into their concept. The next step is to create an overall framework plan, before beginning design and engineering on specific segments.

“This project is full of exciting opportunities and interesting challenges that will be a catalyst for new ideas; our team is looking forward to working with St. Louisans to find innovative solutions,” said Chris Reed, FASLA and Founding Director at Stoss Landscape Urbanism. “In our first six months, we will focus on studying routes, designing the look and feel of the greenway and proposing economic and equity plans for the project.”

When the framework is complete in summer 2019, particular pieces of geography will be studied in projects called “labs” to test the framework

and further design specific greenway segments.

In addition to Great Rivers Greenway and the Stoss team, the project will be led by a Steering Committee and Working Groups made up of residents, technical experts, City representatives and community leaders. Beyond the Community Advisory Committee formed last fall, Great Rivers Greenway now seeks six additional residents to ensure that each neighborhood in the areas to be studied is represented. Residents of Carr Square, Covenant Blu-Grand Center, Greater Ville, Jeff VanderLou, St. Louis Place and Tiffany neighborhoods are invited to sign up. Additionally, an Artists of Color Council was formed in July through an open call, which resulted in eight artists being hired to advise the local art and engagement components of the project.

“Chouteau Greenway is all about bringing people together to think differently about St. Louis,” said Susan Trautman, CEO of Great Rivers Greenway. “This process will have many voices working together to ultimately connect our city, creating opportunities for economic growth in an equitable way.”

The Stoss team will be collaborating with local consultant Vector Communications for Great Rivers Greenway’s civic engagement on the project.

Anyone who lives, works, plays, learns or visits the area of the future Chouteau Greenway is invited to engage with the project in multiple ways, including subscribing for email or text updates and attending a series of community events, the first of which is set for Feb. 5, 2019. Future events and opportunities to review the plans will follow throughout spring and summer of 2019.

“We will continue to connect with residents, businesses, students, community groups, property owners and other stakeholders,” said Shaughnessy H. Daniels, Community Engagement Manager for Great Rivers Greenway. “Please help us fill in our plan by sharing the groups, organizations or people we should know about – call us, stop by our office or find the form online.”

Details and sign-ups for all of those efforts, plus the end of the competition report, are available at www.ChouteauGreenway.org or by calling 314-436-7009.

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Pedal the Cause donates $4.5 million to advance cancer research in St. Louis

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The St. Louis community braved the snowy weather on Nov. 15 for the Pedal the Cause Check Presentation Celebration at Ballpark Village, as the organization unveiled the total amount of money they raised in 2018 to fund critical cancer research - $4,524,521 to Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

100 percent of this donation will fund the best and brightest ideas in adult and pediatric cancer research which is happening right here in St. Louis. In nine years, Pedal the Cause has donated $24,334,189 to these beneficiaries, funding 109 cancer research projects — including 80 adult and 29 pediatric projects. Funds donated by Pedal the Cause in 2018 will be distributed to the most promising research projects in 2019.

This incredible, record-breaking $4.5 million donation was raised by 3,598 riders and spinners, 377 kids and over 1,200 volunteers who participated in the ninth annual Pedal the Cause – a cycling challenge and weekend community celebration with the goal of curing all cancers for everyone.

Pedal the Cause 2018 took place on Sept. 29 and 30 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater and fundraising continued for participants until Oct. 31.

“The difference between an average institution

and a world-class institution is community support,” says Deputy Director of Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, John DiPersio, MD, PhD. “Pedal the Cause is the force in St. Louis that has helped elevate Siteman to a world-class institution. The caliber of research that we are able to perform is a direct effect of this community support, and we could not be more grateful for this tremendous gift.”

“We are incredibly proud of our Pedal family for their efforts this year,” says Pedal the Cause Executive Director Jay Indovino. “Their drive and passion for funding cancer research, along with the critical support of our sponsors, have allowed Pedal the Cause the write this enormous, record-breaking check that will create real impact.

We are confident through new treatments, cures and preventions funded by Pedal the Cause will one day create a world without cancer.”

The generous support of sponsors, led by Edward Jones as the presenting sponsor, ensures that 100 percent of donations made to Pedal the Cause directly fund cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. With the support of more than 40,000 donors in 2018, Pedal the Cause is the region’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event.

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Date set for 2019 HSD election Hazelwood School District residents interested in filing candidacy for the school board election on April 2, 2019, may do so beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 8 a.m. at the district’s Administration Building at 15955 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. Filing guidelines and candidate informational packets will be available. Filing closes on Jan. 15, 2019 at 5 p.m.

Two positions will be on the ballot this year as the three-year term of board member Cheryl Latham, and the remaining term for Dr. Zella Williams, who was appointed last year after the retirement of Karlton Thornton, will expire in April 2019.

Missouri law requires a person to be a U.S. citizen, at least 24 years old, a resident taxpayer of the Hazelwood School District, and have resided in the state of Missouri for one year immediately preceding the election. Board members serve three-year terms and are not paid for their service.

The Hazelwood School District will be closed for winter break beginning at 3 p.m. on Dec. 21, through Jan. 4, 2019.

The Hazelwood PTA Council will host a “Meet the Candidate Night” on March 7, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Administration Building for an opportunity to meet and hear from school board candidates in a panel-style discussion.

For more about the election, please contact Kristina Allen, Hazelwood School District Board of Education Secretary at 314-953-5012 or kallen2@hazelwoodschools.org.

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Three Hazelwood educators receive Apple for the Teacher Award Hazelwood School District Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, Hazelwood East High School Choir Director Robert Swingler, and Hazelwood West High School teacher Natalie Tate received the prestigious Ap-

ple for the Teacher Award from the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda.

Hazelwood Central High School student I’Lysa Walker delivered the keynote speech. The award is given

Hazelwood West High School students visit Missouri Veterans Home

annually to outstanding educators throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area in observance of American Education Week.

The Apple for the Teacher Awards Luncheon was held

McCluer High senior is a published author

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More than 40 students and staff from Hazelwood West High School visited the Missouri Veterans Home on Nov. 12 to visit with veterans and join them in activities.

Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District Khaliah Booker introduced her book, “Of a Man” to fellow Comets during a recent book signing.

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Khaliah Booker, a senior at McCluer High School, can add to her list of extensive accomplishments, “published author.” Booker introduced her novel, “Of a Man,” to McCluer students during a recent book signing, where she read an excerpt from the book and answered questions regarding her journey to becoming an author.

“I started “Of a Man,” when I was 14-years old,” said Booker, who drew her inspiration to write the novel from family, friends and her own experiences. “During a creative writing class, I created an outline for the novel that resulted in the finished product.”

Booker says she also took advantage of her participation in NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, which is held in November. NaNoWriMo allows students and adults across the county track their writing progress, join support groups, practice and edit their writing, and meet fellow writers online and in person.

Booker connected with a fellow teen, who is also a published writer, and they have motivated and encouraged each other’s success.

“Of a Man,” features Le’Darius Washington, a 24-year old CEO of the Rock, a nonprofit geared at bettering the community. Although he has huge responsibilities at work that make major impacts in the community, his home-life is the reason he wakes up. Family is his number one priority. His family is threatened and the novel tells his story of being a father, a friend and a man.

Booker, says her mom is also a major supporter of her writing. “I had the choice of either buying a car or having my novel published,” she said. “My mom said, ‘a car is only temporary, but a published book will last long after the car is gone.’”

In addition to being a published author, Booker is a member of St. Louis ReCast, president of the Ferguson Youth Advisory Board, a member of the McCluer High International Thespian Society, GSA, Book Club, SLACKers and coordinator for the ACT Prep Club. She is also a self-described civil rights activist and believes that everyone should stand up for what they believe.

To get a copy of “Of a Man,” visit liahsnook.weebly.com.

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Boeing announces $100,000 grant to COCA for STEAM programming Boeing recently announced a grant award of $100,000 to COCA-Center of Creative Arts. The grant will fund the “Engineering Creativity, Empowering Curiosity” program, a comprehensive STEAM curriculum designed to meet core learning objectives in engineering, science, writing, technology and art.

STEAM programming adds the arts to science, technology, engineering and math.

Boeing has worked with COCA for many years to champion the importance of providing children with new ways of learning and opportunities to acquire skills that will ensure their success in the 21st century workforce. With support from Boeing, in 2013 COCA’s COCAedu division piloted STEAM residencies in a handful of schools. With consistent support from

Boeing, the program has grown over the years, and during the 2017-2018 school year, COCA was able to deliver 44 STEAM residencies in writing, inquiry and design-thinking, across three grade levels to eight schools in four St. Louis school districts.

This most recent grant will allow COCAedu to increase its commitment to schools across the region and deliver 60 STEAM collaborative residencies (1,040 contact hours) to 1,500 students at nine schools in five districts. It will also provide resources to help 40 classroom teachers and 10 teaching artists.

Along with financial grants, Boeing has supported COCA by recruiting its engineers to volunteer in classrooms, as an enhancement to the curriculum and in order to expose students to new career op-

tions. The Boeing-COCA partnership also provides professional development to teachers, helping them reinvent their own lesson plans by using the arts as a teaching tool for STEM subjects.

“COCA is grateful to Boeing for our dynamic partnership and its commitment to provide a better education for students across the region,” said Kelly Pollock, COCA Executive Director. “By encouraging creative exploration, we hope to motivate students to develop long-term engagement in STEAM-related areas of study and careers.”

Underscoring the strong partnership, COCA recently awarded Boeing with its Art Is Education Award to honor Boeing’s advocacy and leadership within the STEAM education space.

Free Career AdviCe: How not to handle a complaint

By Robert Schrautemeier More than a few times in my life, I have picked up the phone, and a good customer was on the other end in an inconsolable fury. Something to the effect of “Don’t you know how to…” or “I told you guys that I HAD to have…” The list goes on.

In many of these cases, I was completely unaware of the problem until the customer told me about it. I’ve failed in some cases in my response, and I have seen others fail in their responses. But, I have also learned that some things absolutely, 100 percent do not work.

Whatever you do, DO NOT try these things.

1. Do not interrupt! Let the person vent. Even if they are wrong. Even if they are not fair. They want to be heard, and relieving that steam is half of the reason that they called. In some cases, the specific person calling you has a group of his co-workers gathered around him, and his goal is to loudly assure his team that he really let those guys have it.

Why do MLB managers purposely get thrown out of games when their star third baseman is arguing with the umpire? Venting is a necessary evil before moving on to better things.

2. Do not blame your co-worker. Put yourself in your

customer’s shoes. When you are mad at a company, you don’t care if it was Jim’s fault or Joe’s fault. You associate the problem with the entire company, not just an individual. Take ownership of a problem, and by doing so, you are demonstrating to the customer that you take it seriously. It’s no fun to deal with a problem, but it is also an opportunity to follow-through and show your character.

3. Do not over-promise in your effort to fix the problem. It’s human nature to get scared, and to just accept the words of a person yelling at you. Sometimes the expectation is unrealistic. If you can’t have the order delivered at 6 a.m. the next morning, don’t promise a 6 a.m. delivery. Messing up twice just compounds the problem. Try to take a breath while the customer is venting, and think clearly about how you will address the problem.

Robert Schrautemeier is busy selling plumbing, valves and pipe to customers in the St. Louis area, and he has loved doing so for more than 12 years. How he finds time to write articles for this publication and speak on these topics is a mystery to his wife and five children. Reach out to him at Robert.

Schrautemeier@ferguson.com.

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.

Will sticking to these guidelines always work? Certainly not. But being defensive, confrontational and/or defensive is to be avoided.

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EVENTS

Dec. 5: Ornament decorating

The Florissant Parks and Recreation Department need your help decorating their trees at the John F. Kennedy Center and the James J. Eagan Center. In this program, the children will make a total of four ornaments: one for the trees at each center and two to take home. Ages two-to-five years old will be at 6 p.m. and six-to-10 years old will be at 7 p.m. Cost for residents is $10 and for non –residents is $12. Location of the ornament decorating event will be head at JFK Center. For further information, call 314-921-4250.

Dec. 10: Christmas house decorating contest

Applications are free to Florissant residents and are available at the James J. Eagan Center, JFK Community Center and Florissant City Hall. Parks and Recreation prizes are awarded to the best decorated homes. Temporary yard signs acknowledging first, second and third place winners will be posted. The city will remove the signs within one week. Deadline to apply is Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. Judging will begin at 6 p.m. on Dec. 12. For more information call 314-921-4466 or 314921-4250.

Dec. 15: Visit with Santa

Visit with Santa at the James J. Eagan Center from 10 - 11:30 a.m. You may obtain tickets by showing your resident card and paying $2 or for non-residents $5. Open to non-residents after Dec. 4. A limited number of tickets will be available. Tickets are available at the JFK or JJE centers.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Bring a camera for a photo with Santa at the James J. Eagan Center. For more information call 314-921-4250 or 314921-4466.

RECURRING EVENTS Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment

#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant. Donations accepted. Docents needed.

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

Monthly: Free legal services

Every month CORP Legal Services provides: legal document preparations such as wills, deeds and power of attorneys at no cost to St. Louis County seniors 60 years and older.

There is an income limit. Contact the coordinator at 314-615-0931 for more information.

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: Volunteer drivers

The St. Louis County Older Resident

Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you!

No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 314615-4516.

Mondays: Choral Art 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. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25.

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-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: 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: 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: 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.

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 or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.

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 314.921.2316.

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.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs.

Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133

Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month from 2:30 - 3:30 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: 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 first Thursday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.

Thursdays: Blood pressure checks

Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

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.

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.

Fridays: Celebrate Recovery

For 25 years Celebrate Recovery has been helping everyday folks find freedom from whatever difficulty you are experiencing in your life. This Christ-centered, 12-step program is based on the Beatitudes. We meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. for dinner ($5); 7 p.m. large group meeting; 8 p.m.

Small groups sharing; 9 p.m. dessert at First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269 or visit http://www.fccf.org/ or Facebook page Celebrate Recovery-FCCF.

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 314605-3949.

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 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday in February and March in the spring and every Sunday in October through the second-to-last week in November in the fall - 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 314-3307269.

Sundays: meeting

Jennings

Do-Dads

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.

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CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737

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 1.877.477.6954.

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

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 yearround 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, depres-

sion, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.

Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157.

Christian Center:

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Recovery

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100.

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 Nicotine Anonymous

Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421.

First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477.

Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group:

Look Good…Feel Better

Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389

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 state-of-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.

SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177

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

ease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment.

SSM St. Joseph Health Center & Hospital West Auxiliary Non profit organization assisting the hosp. by holding fund raisering activities, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians SUDOKU answers from page F-1

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and acting as good will ambassadors to community. We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636.947.5466.

The Barnes St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary is looking for New Members If you would like to become a member please call 636.916.9664.

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At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900

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.

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.

What’s Happening

Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765

Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034

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

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

Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church

12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9pm, www.Nar-Anon. org

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, 314-953-6090

Wednesdays: STEPS Schizo-phrenia Support Group 6:30-7:30pm, 314.839.3171.

Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program

SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits.

This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart dis-

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FILING The School District of Jennings encourages qualiied persons interested in running for a position on the Board of Education to le for candidacy in the April 2, 2019 election. Interested persons may le at the St. Louis County Election Board at 725 Northwest Plaza Drive, St. Ann, MO, 63074. Candidates must present a valid Missouri Driver’s License or State Identiication Card.

Candidates can le between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday from December 11, 2018 through January 15, 2019. (On the last day of ling only, candidate ling ends at 5:00 PM). The Board of Elections offices will be closed on the following dates: December 13th, 24th, and 25th 2018 and January 1, 2019. Offices may also close as a result of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Further we information can be found via the following website: http://www.stlouisco.com/YourGovernment/Elections First day lers will select a number by random drawing to determine placement on the ballot. After the rst day, candidates will be placed on the ballot in the order of their ling. At the time of ling, a copy of a notarized affidavit declaring no delinquency of local and state taxes shall be provided. The affidavit form can be found online at http://dor.mo.gov/forms/512.pdf or may be picked up at the Jennings School District, Central Administration Building at 2559 Dorwood Drive, Jennings, MO, 63136. It is the responsibility of the ler to submit the original affidavit to the Missouri Department of Revenue.

For additional information or questions regarding ling, please contact the St. Louis County Board of Elections at 314-615-1800.

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Sports you see with Gary B...

New indoor football team signs major halfback The Saint Louis Stampede will begin playing in March with their home field at the Family Arena.

Recently they announced the signing of running back Joseph Yearby.

Yearby is a Miami, Florida native and played collegiality at The University of Miami, “The U.” At Miami he became the ninth Hurricane player to rush for over 1,000 yards. He entered the NFL draft early and was released. Now he is in St. Louis trying to work his way back.

Coach Pimmel said, “This young man is electric. He is exactly what this National Gridiron League is all about, helping these young men go to the next

level. The Stampede fans will fall in love with the young man”. *Just another great athlete added to the roster Rascal’s manager confirms coaches selection The River City Rascals play independent baseball in O’Fallon.

Recently they announced that Braxton Martinez and Jason Zgardowski will return to the club in 2019 as player-coaches.

Martinez, an infielder who has been with the team since 2015, as well as a stint in the AAA Mexican League, will serve as the hitting coach.

Zgardowski, a right-handed pitcher who has also spent parts of the last three seasons with the Rascals, as well as time

in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, will act as the pitching coach.

Rascals Manager Steve Brook said of the announcement: “I’m excited to announce the return of Braxton Martinez and Jason Zgardowski in this new expanded role. I’m confident that both young men will thrive in these dual positions during the 2019 season and beyond in their careers. It’s been an exciting off season thus far, and I can’t wait to get back onto the field in April.”

When asked about the opportunity, Martinez, a St. Peters native, said, “I’m really grateful for the opportunity to not only be in uniform as a player but also as a hitting coach this season. I want to thank Steve

Brook for trusting me to take on this role. I’m excited to work with the group of players who are hungrier than ever. I think we are going to accomplish some special things and I am ready for the challenge that awaits.”

The defending West Division champion Rascals open the 2019 season May 9 against the Washington Wild Things at CarShield Field in O’Fallon. *Baseball is right around the corner Wentzville swimmer wins state championship Holt High School senior Noah Scheuermann won the Missouri Class 2 State Swimming Championship in the 200 yard freestyle event on Nov. 9

with a time of 1:39.29 at the St. Peters Rec-Plex. Noah also took second place in the 100 yard butterfly with a time of 48.75.

This is Noah’s first state championship, but he is a five-time medalist over the last three years. As a junior, he placed third in the 500 freestyle and sixth in the 200 IM, and as a sophomore, he placed eighth in the 100 yard butterfly. Noah is also involved in DECA at Holt and swims year round for the Parkway Swim Club. He has verbally committed to swim for Arizona State University next year where he plans to major in business.

Liberty High School senior Ian Herling won his second state medal at the Missouri Class 1 Swimming Championship the following day on Nov. 10 by taking fifth place in the 50 freestyle event. He took fifth in the same event as a junior last year. *Staying cool in the pool

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

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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, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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‘Creed II,’ ‘Cobra Kai’ carry their franchises forward

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Hollywood has had mixed success remaking popular films from the 1980s. Comedian Russell Brand could not touch Dudley Moore’s original and touching performance in his 2011 “Arthur” reboot. Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith starred in the 2010 version of “The Karate Kid,” but it lacked the original’s spirit and heart.

Though its cast was a comedic dream team, 2016’s female-centric “Ghostbusters” could not rise above the weak screenplay.

“Creed II,” on the other hand, succeeds because it stays true to its roots. Sylvester Stallone made a name for himself in 1976 with the original “Rocky” movie, starring in four sequels before the franchise apparently came to an end. 2006’s “Rocky Balboa” brought the good-hearted boxer out of retirement for one last shot at glory in the ring. Stallone’s performance here was solid and quite touching.

The franchise caught fire again with 2015’s “Creed” and focused on Apollo Creed’s illegitimate son, Adonis (Michael B. Jordan). Though he is on the fast track in the business world, Adonis wants to become a fighter and travels to Philadelphia to ask Rocky for his help. Instead of starting from scratch, director Ryan Coogler built his film on the foundation Stallone and company laid down decades earlier.

The recently-released “Creed II” is one of the best films in the “Rocky” universe. Adonis now

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idueña), who is being bullied on a parking lot, and a reunion with Daniel inspires Johnny to open a new Cobra Kai dojo. LaRusso, who has a beautiful family and home, is stunned when he sees the dojo for the first time. Even with his financial success and family, Daniel has lost balance.

The rivalry that started in the 1980s obviously is still very much a part of his life.

Like “Creed II,” “Cobra Kai” builds “Creed II” photo courtesy MGM on everything that came before it.

The original “Karate Kid” is a beloved has fame, fortune and a growing family, but the classic and its lines are part of popular culture. appearance of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) “Cobra Kai” creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and his son, Viktor (Florian Munteanu), rocks and Hayden Schlossberg stay true to the origihis world. Drago killed Apollo Creed in the ring nal while adding new characters such as Daniel’s with a fatal blow, and he is now coaching Viktor daughter Samantha (Mary Mouser). Season 2 of to succeed where he failed. Rocky, who suffered the series was greenlighted immediately and is neurological damage from his fight with Ivan, in the works. doesn’t want Adonis to meet the same end as his dad.

Born and raised in South Also built on solid bedrock, “Cobra Kai,” YouSt. Louis, Steve Bryan is Tube’s continuation of “The Karate Kid” fran- now based in Anaheim, chise, focuses on “Ace Degenerate” Johnny Law- California, and has been rence (William Zabka). After Daniel LaRusso allowed access to movie (Ralph Macchio) defeated him in the 1984 All and television sets to see actors and directors at work.

Valley Under-18 Karate Championship, Johnny Though his writing has takhas been on a downward spiral. His step-father en him far from St. Louis, (Ed Asner) even offers him a substantial sum of Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who money to just disappear from his life.

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Yeggs

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Crossword: Cartoon Characters

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

Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

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xcuse me, but I can’t be disturbed right now. I’m relaxing in the tropical islands.

Don’t hate! You know I deserve it because I’ve been writing my fingers to nubby nubs lately. So pardon me if I take a little breather to indulge in some much-needed sun and surf and palms and pineapples.

Yup. Yawn. Stretch. I’m just gonna sit back and breath in that fragrant heavenly air.

Sniff, sniff! Aww, yes. It smells like guava with a hint of fruity mango and do I detect subtle notes of fresh orchids with a sudden overpowering touch of something else….papaya? Hmm? No. Close, but more like poo-paya! Yes. That’s it! And definitely more poo and less paya!

Darn! My vacation ended quickly, but one can dream. For a while I was right there in the perfumed jungles of Molokai and all courtesy of my cat’s kitty litter. But then, wouldn’t you know, one of them had to do a doodie and ruin my escape.

Thanks for the brief break, cat sand makers.

Because of you I was able to temporarily retreat into bliss.

It all begun last week when I picked up a cartload of kitty food and along with it a jumbo box of kitty litter, because as we all know, where there’s foodie there’s eventually doodie.

On the cover, the product was labeled, Hawaiian Aloha scent. That got me all excited and ready to don my coconut bra and grass skirt. The cat on

the cover looked very tropical as well decked out with a lei around its neck and a hibiscus flower tucked behind its ear. The carton stated that the cat’s owners would be taken away to paradise islands with each swipe of the paw.

That only lasted until the first bathroom trip and the odors emitted were anything but Hawaiian, more like a volcanic eruption of dead mahi-mahi.

So now my dreams of kicking back and basking in the delights of Maui are a thing of the past. But all is not lost. I’m packing my bags and destined for a new adventure. I just bought a bottle of Caribbean Blue toilet bowl cleaner; guaranteed to whisk me away to those calming turquoise seas with every flush.

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

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

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

ACROSS 1. Middle Eastern staple 6. What I do with my little eye?

9. Cookbook abbr.

13. Potato State?

14. Romanian money 15. Sign of a saint, pl.

16. *Rabbit’s first name 17. Brow shape 18. Like Bananas Foster 19. *Scooby-Doo’s best friend 21. *Eric of “South Park” 23. *Mr. Duck, to friends 24. Hippocrates’ promise 25. TV tube in days yore 28. Vegan’s staple 30. Islamic scholars 35. Hems and ____ 37. *Tramp, e.g.

39. Mountie uniform fabric 40. A lightbulb signifies one in many comics 41. Straight ones in a drafter’s toolbox 43. Agitate 44. Wharton’s “The House of ____” 46. *What Charles Schulz did with Snoopy 47. *Flapper Betty 48. *The Sailor Man 50. Black cat, e.g.

52. Abba song 53. Front part of a ship

55. *#48 Across’ Swee’___ 57. *Pink feline 61. *The youngest Griffin 64. Musical composition 65. 2nd largest bird in world by height 67. Mends a sock 69. Beauty shop 70. Chowed down 71. Grind down 72. ____-a-whirl 73. VHS successor 74. Slow on the uptake DOWN 1. Club on a card 2. Beware of these in March 3. Strip of wood 4. In the lead 5. “____ Your Password?”

6. Kill a dragon 7. A pop 8. New Mexico’s state flower 9. Bunch of hair 10. Hat part 11. First name in frozen desserts 12. Hammer part 15. Port in Denmark 20. *Gnomeo or Juliet 22. Cash dispenser 24. Become too mature 25. *Paul Frank’s Julius 26. AM/FM device

27. Pipsqueak 29. *He’s “hunting wabbits” 31. *Phineas’ friend 32. *Huey, Duey, Louie and Blossom, Bubbles, Buttercup, e.g.

33. *Chilly Willy’s home 34. Oozes 36. Fill beyond full 38. Do like bees 42. Hid under a rug 45. What Toulouse-Lautrec and Zeta-Jones have in common 49. “But I heard him exclaim, ____ he drove out of sight,” 51. Vital 54. Artemis’ companion 56. In the know 57. Attention grabber 58. Antioxidant-rich berry 59. He’s one behind Belichick 60. Mother Goose’“Dame ____ and Her Cat” 61. What victim did in court 62. Fairway club 63. Book ____, pl.

66. *”Beavis and ButtHead” channel 68. “____ Spot go” SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9