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July21, 2021

Bridging generations through education

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COMMUNITY VOICES

By Dr. Paula D. Knight Pg. 2 City of Creve Coeur appoints new chief of police. Pg.3

Business

Short Park in Berkeley receives renovations. Pg.6

Features Submitted photos Oasis Institute is seeking 500 retired volunteers for fall 2021 assignments to place in local school districts. The Oasis Intergenerational tutoring program partners with over 25 school districts throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area.

The Oasis Intergenerational tutoring program pairs adults over 50 with students grades K-3 in over 25 school districts throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area

By Charlotte Beard An educational nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of adults ages 50-plus has partnered with these same constituents in enriching the lives of children in grades K-3 for almost long as it has been in existence through its intergenerational tutoring program. Oasis Institute is seeking 500 retired volunteers for fall 2021 assignments to place in local school districts.

According to Paul Weiss, President of the Oasis Institute, the Oasis Intergenerational tutoring program partners with over 25 school districts throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area. The participating school districts are not limited to Clayton, Fergu-

son-Florissant, Jennings, Kirkwood, Normandy, Pattonville, and St. Louis Public Schools.

“The (Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring program) has been out of schools now since early March 2020,” stated Weiss. “We have tutors that may be reluctant to go back into schools or may have decided not to continue tutoring. We have an increased need for academic support in schools for elementary age kids, particularly in the school districts where the kids were more likely to struggle with distance learning because of access to high-speed broadband and technology skills.”

Since the program began in 1989 the focus has always been on grades K-3.

“There is a tremendous amount of evidence that kids who do not have good reading and comprehension, and literacy skills by the end of third grade they really struggle to keep up with other subjects as they age throughout the upper elementary years,” stated Weiss.

“We consider our literacy tutoring program to be a foundational learning program for kids (kindergarten) through third grade.”

“Students need extra help right now,” stated Mary Click, National Intergenerational Tutoring Director. “This is an important moment in time, where we can harness the great wealth of experience and knowledge among our older adult population and bring oneSee ‘EDUCATION’ page 2

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‘Education’ from cover “Our tutoring commitment is that at minimum (tutors must) commit a full school year, go every week, and tutor at least one child at least one day a week,” he stated. “Most of our tutors (assist) more than one child.”

Weiss explained that because one-on-one tutoring sessions are during school hours, up to an hour, teachers determine the best time for a student to have a tutoring session.

“For example, kids may have a period during the day where they are reading together, or they are individualized reading as part of their school day,” explained Weiss. “If there is a child or a group of children that need special support for that time to be productive, usually the reading specialist at the school or the curriculum specialist will pull those kids into our tutoring so they can have an enhanced experience that keeps them up with the other kids.”

Weiss states that their program has career teachers and educators who do curriculum design for Oasis, and tutors complete two-day training before they go into schools. He further stated that tutors are provided books and curriculum plans to use with students.

“We provide multiple books and curriculum packets across the year for tutors that give examples of how to engage a child with a book,” Weiss stated. “(In addition), we do in-services which cover all sorts of different important skill sets for tutors during the year.”

Post-COVID lock downs, the intergenerational program offers seniors a way to stay connected to their community. Oasis shares that the National Poll on Healthy Aging conducted by AARP and Michigan Medicine in June 2020 reported 56 percent of respondents over the age of 50 sometimes or often felt isolated, more than double the number in the same study from 2018.

“You don’t have to be a teacher to be a great tutor,” states Weiss.

“Most of our tutors are not teachers. If you are interested in tutoring do not (say) I am not a teacher; we really help you do that, and we have lots of support materials to make it easy to be a tutor. We teach best practices to help children acquire literacy skills that are powerful. One of the results we hear from teachers all the time is that

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Submitted photo Oasis Institute is seeking 500 retired volunteers for fall 2021 assignments to place in local school districts. The Oasis Intergenerational tutoring program partners with over 25 school districts throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area.

this (program) affects kids’ self-esteem and level of engagement. So, the most important thing a teacher can do for a child is to be really excited to see them. It is transformational for a child when an adult who is not a family member and not their teacher, is excited to see them and can be counted on to be there every week. That love of reading is blended with feeling appreciated by an adult in your life who is a special adult or grandparental adult who gives this clear message – you are important to me, and I am going to be here every week.”

To inquire about becoming a tutor call 314-995-9506 or complete an online application at https://tutoring.oasisnet.org/become-a-tutor/. School districts can apply to participate in the program by calling 314-862-2933 ext. 251 or filling out an online form at https:// tutoring.oasisnet.org/provide-tutoring-in-your-district/.

By Dr. Paula D. Knight

Education rose to the challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic Nothing in my years of education or experience as a student, teacher, principal or administrator could have prepared me for the year we’ve all just experienced. And, at no time in my career has being an “educator” meant so much to so many.

Indeed, from the moment the COVID-19 crisis first forced temporary school closures in March 2020, our marathon became a sprint. Students whose families were already challenged by life in general were now faced with the additional burdens of understanding the risks associated with the crisis and grappling with the pandemic’s impact on jobs, daycare, school and, of course, the families’ overall health and welfare. Teachers who had every minute of their teaching days planned were required to shift to supporting students and parents through hybrid learning virtually and online – unfamil-

iar territory for the most part.

In schools across the country, strategic plans went out the window, as we concentrated on creating effective methods to “home school” students and parents. In St. Louis, we quickly migrated from printed coursework to virtual school with the acquisition of technology for all students and hot spots.

Despite the obvious and critical challenges of the pandemic, I am grateful for its teachings and that as “essential workers” the pandemic created a newfound appreciation and an even deeper reverence for every classroom teacher in the country. Parents, district partners and others were shown just how vital educators are and always will be in the effort to educate children. The pandemic situation was a catalyst for educators, one that pushed the educational system to build a capacity for radical and im-

mediate changes for the benefit of all children. The pandemic shined a light on equity, or, rather, the lack of equity in education. It presented a prime “teaching” moment for all of us.

Our system has continuously grappled with historical contexts that marginalized groups of people. In recent months, we are forced to be mindful of just how far we must push for change.

For such change, we must be courageous to bring voice to great ideas that yield sustainable student achievement. As educators, we must be willing to look at our preparation system – for teachers and parents as well as students. In my thinking, we must find a way to disrupt the status quo and in so doing bring about the greatest change. In addition to the realization that we can deliver solutions with speed and efficiency, the pandemic also taught

us that nothing is impossible when we—schools, parents, businesses and communities— work together in service of our children.

I am an advocate for change, but there is a difference between policy directives (even with the best intentions) and a profession-driven movement for change. Both are equally necessary and must be a part of our plans for the future of education.

Dr. Paula D. Knight is Superintendent of Jennings School District.

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City of Creve Coeur appoints new chief of police The city of Creve Coeur announced that Lt. Jeffrey Hartman has been appointed to serve as the new Chief of Police for the Creve Coeur Police Department at the city council meeting on June 28. Hartman has been a commissioned officer with the Creve Coeur Police Department for more than 24 years and has been serving as Lieutenant of the Patrol Division since 2017.

His career began with the Creve Coeur Police Department in 1997 as a patrol officer, and he has since served in all facets of the department including Detective of the Investigations Division, Sergeant of the Patrol Division and Lieutenant of the Community Ori-

ented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Division.

“Lieutenant Hartman’s well-rounded professional experience, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills will enable him to effectively lead the Creve Coeur Police Department going forward and maintain the high level of service which our community expects,” said City Administrator Mark Perkins.

During his 24-year career with the department, Hartman has demonstrated leadership with more than 10 years of supervisory and command-level experience. His collaborative leadership style is evident in his most recent position as Lieutenant of the Patrol Di-

vision where he maintained command of 34 employees, developing a collaborative team environment through coaching and mentoring.

“After a five-month long national search with many qualified candidates, it was clear that Lieutenant Hartman best embodied the qualities expected in a chief of police,” said Mayor Bob Hoffman. “His years of dedication to the department have proven his ability to lead with high standards of integrity and his commitment to building community relations, earning the respect of the officers, city staff and citizens of Creve Coeur.”

The recruitment process for chief of police included a

survey to seek input from the community and staff on what characteristics, strengths and accomplishments a chief of police should have. The position was advertised nationwide, and the city utilized a third-party firm, GovHR USA, to conduct an assessment center process with top candidates.

“I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to lead this great police agency,” said Hartman. “I look forward to building on the great legacy of professional police service that this agency has demonstrated through the decades.”

Hartman currently serves as Deputy Commander of the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad, partnering with neigh-

Florissant to request release of Community Development Block Grant funds The city of Florissant will request the releases of 2020 CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on July 21, following a two-week period in which the public will have the opportunity to comment on the slated use of the funds.

The Florissant 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan identifies community needs and has been proposed for the following projects: •

Home Improvement loans to eligible, low to moderate income households throughout Florissant • Home Improvement – Mechanical grants for the repair/ replacement of HVAC and/or Water Heaters to eligible, low to moderate income households throughout Florissant • Project IMPACT program assistance with wheelchair ramps and materials and supplies for homes being rehabbed by volunteers for low to moderate income eligible or disabled residents.

• Mortgage, Rental, and Utility Assistance – This program provides mortgage, rental, and utility assistance program to serve low- to moderate-income households facing emergency or severe temporary economic hardship and is administered by CAASTLC. This program is designed to help residents stay in their homes, whether they are home owners or renters.

• Program Administration – providing for the salary, benefits and training of the CDBG program administrators.

Written comments on these determinations may be directed to the Community Development Office at the Florissant Government Building, 1055 rue St. Francois, MO 63031, or to the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Community Planning and Development Division, 1222 Spruce Street, Room 6.101, St. Louis, MO 63103-2836 or CPD_GeneralCorr-STL@hud.gov The 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan is available at the Florissant Government Building, on the city’s web site, www.florissantmo.com or by contacting Carol O’Mara at the Community Development Office at 314-839-7680 or comara@florissantmo. com.

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boring police departments to investigate crimes in the greater St. Louis region. Hartman has received a B.A. in psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an M.A. in management and leadership from Webster University. He is a 2017 graduate of the FBI National Academy and has received several law enforcement certifications and trainings, including a Criminal Justice Certificate from the University of Virginia and a Law Enforcement Leadership & Organizational Change Certificate from St. Louis University.

Hartman will assume the role of chief of police beginning July 19.

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Breathing easier in Creve Coeur A pair of doctors’ distinctive mask/device innovation called PAPR Force won a 2021 Creve Coeur Business Award

By Charlotte Beard

Submitted photos (Left) Dr. David Katzman (right) is presented with the Most Innovative Business Award by Creve Coeur Mayor Robert Hoffman. Dr. Jennifer DeLaney was unable to attend the awards ceremony. (middle The PAPR Force in use. (Top right) Dr. Jennifer DeLaney (right) and Dr. David Katzman deliver PAPR Forces to Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Last year, people found creative ways of using various materials to make face masks, not limited to the usage of ankle socks, bandanas, and vacuum cleaner bags. However, a distinctive mask/device innovation won a 2021 Creve Coeur Business Award – PAPR Force. Creve Coeur doctors and business partners Dr. Jennifer DeLaney and Dr. David Katzman are responsible for creation of the Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR).

“I was on Washington University’s task force, stated DeLaney, “looking for ways to get protective medical equipment for medical care workers. I was looking into making face shields. (While) looking for that, I saw some references to (another) type of device that was much safer and protective. I found a video on how to make a rudimentary device on YouTube. So, my partner, (Katzman) and I sent out an email to our patients to collect some of the raw materials we needed to make (the prototype). We asked for unused C-PAP devices and snorkel masks. We decided to partner with local science, technology and engineering high school teachers to help us make the prototype. One of the teachers from John Burroughs School (with) help from Lutheran St. Charles, Clayton, and Ladue Schools helped us come up with the first prototype.

Then we got the attention of Hunter Engineering.”

Hunter Engineering specializes in Automotive Service Equipment products. According to sources for PAPR Force, Hunter spent countless hours using their engineering and manufacturing expertise to transform DeLaney and Katzman’s prototype concept into the finished design for usage by frontline healthcare workers.

“They volunteered a full team of engineers to help take this device from a prototype to a manufacturing grade device that we submitted to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),”

stated DeLaney. “NIOSH put us in contact with the ADAPT team, a team from the Veterans Health Administration, because they had a hood but no device.

We had the motor, blower, and filter but no hood. We developed a team to make further revisions on the device and ultimately we are one of six approval holders for the public health emergency in the world.”

DeLaney further shared that the Lutheran St. Charles robotics team disassembled hundreds of C-PAP machines to clean and harvest the motors to repurpose for usage in the prototypes. In addition, Zone Enterprises provided the plastic for the face shield component of the device while Brentwood Plastics provided a special anti-bacterial plastic for making the hood.

Age Industries was a resource for making the filters.

“We donated over 200 (devices) to households in the U.S. and internationally,” stated DeLaney.

DeLaney explained that when the process for the innovation began in between March and April last year, the device underwent approximately thirteen tests to certify that it removed bacteria and viruses from the air that health care workers breathe. The final design was submitted in October 2020. The patent is currently pending.

According to DeLaney, the project cost was approximately $300,000, including research, development, testing, regulatory approval, and manufacture of the first 200 devices. According to Katzman, the expenses did not include the services provided by Hunter Engineering. “(Additionally), a lot of the C-PAP machines were donated throughout the country and Hunter Engineering asked salesmen to find them,” stated Katzman.

The device is currently being used by Barnes, Jewish, and Missouri Baptist hospital administrations, along with four hospitals in Jackson, Mississippi. Internationally, DeLaney shared facilities in Peru, Gua-

temala, and India have received devices.

“I fitted probably 100 different people with this device; their feedback was pretty consistent – it’s much more comfortable than a N-95,” stated DeLaney. “You are being bathed in cool air; it is like having a fan at your head. It made it easier for people with beards and glasses to wear their masks safely and effectively. (In addition), they could hear and be heard well. People can see your face, which is nice because that enhances communication and allows people with limited hearing to understand what you are saying.”

DeLaney added that the device is a lot more effective than the N-95. The device has a loose fitting hood, a fog-free face shield, and an air filter that filters 99.97% of aerosol particulates greater than 0.3 microns. The CDC rates the device to be at least two-and-a-half times better at preventing exposure than an N-95 mask.

The city of Creve Coeur Economic Development Committee recognized DeLaney and Katzman with Most Innovative Business Award on May 20, at the Creve Coeur–Olivette Chamber Membership Luncheon.

Katzman shared, “It has been a learning experience developing a product and getting approved by government agencies that have been very easy to work with, accommodating, and wanting to fight the pandemic.”

DeLaney concluded, “We want to continue working on our international donations to countries that do not have good access to the vaccine and do not have the health care resources to deal with the overwhelming number of infections.”

DeLaney and Katzman welcomes donations for their international efforts. For information on ways to donate email support@paprforce.com. For more information about the device visit https://paprforce. com.

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Senior Living

Still In This Together:

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By Vicki Bahr

‘Do you got a basement?’

North Carolina grandkids Colin and his sister Caroline, fifteen and almost eleven, are coming to visit St. Louis for a couple of weeks. Summers with grandparents and cousins just seem the perfect get-togethers, and they missed the opportunity last year, so this year will be even more special.

And to make the experience even more memorable, the two of them are flying by themselves to and from their home in Charlotte.

It seems ridiculous that the first thing that comes to mind when we start texting plans is three-year-old Colin’s face as he walked through our front door with his parents twelve summers ago, looked up at me very solemnly, and asked, “Mocha Beekie, do you got a basement?” Mocha Beekie, as near as we can figure, was his attempt to perfect my name, Grandma Vicki. It stuck, and there are still times he forgets and calls me Mocha Beekie.

And I love it.

Back to the basement.

Homes in North Caroline don’t have them, and since Colin was only one when they moved there for our son’s job as a sportswriter, he had no

memory of basements. They had been staying at our daughter-in-law’s parents’ home before coming to visit us that year, and he had been in their basement exploring and banging on his grandpa’s drums for a couple of days. I wasn’t at all sure our basement, with its clutter, paper towel and Kleenex and toilet paper and canned soda storage could possibly live up to a drum set, but I took his hand and we walked together down the steps. His eyes widened in sheer delight, and he simply said, “WOW! The string pull on the lightbulb that he could stand on his tiptoes and reach was an instant hit.

From that day forward, I’ve seen our basement through the eyes of a three-year-old boy who had very little experience with the notion of a room under the ground. It was pure magic! There were the now-unused bedrooms of his dad and uncle to explore, wallpaper to touch, carpet to crawl across, shelves to empty and closet doors to repeatedly open and close. There was Grandpa’s cluttered workbench, a noisy washer and dryer, a giant hot water heater and an entire

space under the steps filled with boxes and coolers and leftover shingles and strips of unused carpet. And so many wonderful places to hide.

It wasn’t until Colin was several years older that he discovered the new use I had made for his dad’s basement bedroom closet: the holiday closet, filled with Halloween decorations, old Easter baskets and random Christmas presents I began to squirrel away throughout the year. And he very wisely never said a word to his cousins, his little sister, or to me and Grandpa. He would simply ask if it was okay to play in the basement, we’d set up the old Fisher Price kitchen in one of its many reincarnations as a restaurant while we were down there together, and then he would find the way to his dad’s old closet when I was called upstairs to finish the taco dip or make more lemonade. I was never the wiser until the year he was nine and asked if he could bring out the “Pin The Nose On Rudolph” game we’d bought the year before so they could play with it.

I never moved the holiday closet, even though Colin had discovered its whereabouts. I

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somehow figured if he could brave the bloody skeletons hanging in the back, and carefully move valentine garlands out of the way to work his way through the darkness of the closet without ever leaving a trace of his exploration, that it would remain our little secret. I moved his presents to a new hiding spot, and I so look forward to seeing him and his sister next week as they walk ahead of us through the back door and immediately walk down the steps to the basement. Fifteen is not too old to enjoy the memories he’s made there over the years, and I will never forget his tiny voice as he

asked me, “Mocha Beekie, do you got a basement?”

Vicki Bahr is an inveterate word lover and story sharer, a published author in magazine, n e w s p a p e r and blog forms. As a mom of four, grandma of nine, and wife of one for nearly 49 years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere.

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

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Business

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SITE Improvement Association members and union counterparts renovate Short Park in Berkeley Short Park in Berkeley has received more than $50,000 in renovation work and new facilities thanks to the SITE Improvement Association. Over the past 18 months, dozens of SITE Improvement Association members and labor union counterparts came together to donate money, time, labor and resources to improve Short Park, which had fallen into disrepair to the point where the community was deprived of a quality park for outdoor recreation and play.

On June 3, SITE and the city of Berkeley held a grand reopening of the park for the community featuring entertainment, food and athletic ball giveaways.

The project was the idea of the Young Executives of SITE (Y.E.S.), a group of emerging leaders whose ages range from 21-40. Past-Chairman of the group, Chris West, Vice President of NB West Contracting, Co., said conversations between West and Missouri State Senator Brian Williams (D-University City) led the group to the area around Berkeley.

“One day I drove by Short Park to find six-to-eight kids literally playing in the street, adjacent to the park,” said West.

“Our group’s intention was to not only give back to the community, but to expose and inspire those young kids to pursue a career in construction. If we can give young kids a fun place to play,

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and show them that construction is a fun career, then we hopefully are inspiring our next generation of the workforce and construction company owners.

SITE members excavated a parcel of the property in Berkeley and installed over $50,000 in new playground equipment and a new picnic pavilion. New concrete sidewalks were installed, a new soccer/football goal was put in place and an existing basketball court was resurfaced and enhanced with new hoops.

Private donations from St. Louis area contractors and suppliers and local labor groups Missouri/Kansas Laborers District Council, Cement Masons Local 527 and Operating Engineers Local 513 were collected in 2019 to make this project a reality.

“The Berkeley Council appreciates the time and resources in renovating Short Park,” said Babalunde Deinbo, Mayor of Berkeley. “SITE Improvement Association has made the park an improved recreational asset for our residents. Thank you.”

“Part of SITE’s mission is to make the St. Louis Metro area a better place to build, a better place to work, and a better place to live. We are celebrating our mission by officially re-opening Short Park.” said Jeremy Bennett, Executive Director of SITE. “Because of the efforts of SITE

Submitted photo The ribbon cutting at the Short Park Grand Reopening Event on June 3, included several Berkeley residents joined by Jeremy Bennett, Executive Director of SITE, Chris West of NB West Contracting Co., Berkeley Councilwoman Brenda Williams, Berkeley Councilwoman Willie Mae Anthony, State Senator Brian Williams, St. Louis County Council Chairwoman Rita Heard Days and Missouri Kansas Laborers District Council Business Manager Brandon Flinn.

Members, labor union counterparts, the city of Berkeley, local elected officials and other community leaders, this park went from a barren parcel to a place that children and families can enjoy now and into the future. A career in construction can pay off and it shows through this beautiful restoration of Short Park.”

SITE Improvement Association is a local trade association representing over 220 construction contractor owners and suppliers in the St. Louis Metro region.

SITE Contractors primarily perform land development work including road and bridge, sewer and utility, excavation, landscaping, and specialty construction.

Northwest Views:

By Eve Dyson, LPC

New treatment center offers help for the whole family Every family goes through difficult times. But for those who face mental health issues, poverty, substance abuse or childhood trauma, the challenges can be overwhelming.

And sometimes, children in these situations need a safe place to heal.

Every Child’s Hope worked with a family who found themselves in desperate times. It’s never ideal to remove children from their home, but it became necessary.

Our team stayed by the family’s side for as long as they needed us. We helped them find placements with foster families, provided intensive trauma treatment, and stayed connected to their progress.

Family reunification seemed beyond their possibilities.

Their father did the hard work during this time. For his children, he found stability by

making incredible, transformational changes to his life.

In early 2020, he contacted Every Child’s Hope and said he wanted his family to be whole again. Our case worker spent a year of meetings, phone calls, long conversations – and significant setbacks from COVID-19 – doing everything in her power to bring their separate journeys to a happy conclusion.

And then, after too many days apart, we helped them reunite.

Imagine feeling your child’s arms wrap around your neck after all that time. Imagine the relief of being surrounded by your father’s love when you’ve missed him. Every Child’s Hope will continue to walk alongside them, providing case management and therapy as they heal together.

This family never gave up,

and neither did we.

Our team is known for helping children; it’s what we’ve been doing for over 160 years.

But this happy story exemplifies how our vision has expanded. Every Child’s Hope now offers treatment for the whole family because we recognize that a child’s life will not improve unless their family life is healthy, too.

We are set to break ground later this summer on the new William N. Dill Youth Development Center on our main campus. The state-of-the-art facility is where we’ll focus on a new model of care that puts family at the center so treatment can happen at ECH and at home. It’s an incredible community resource for any family who’s struggling.

This is in addition to our existing Steppingstone programs

in St. Louis and Kansas City, our community-based services including in-home therapy and out-patient psychiatric services, and the expansion of our case management services into Southeast Missouri.

Our 200 staff members serve around 1,400 clients each year.

We’re here to help, whenever your family needs us.

E v e Dyson is Director of Family Connections at Every Child’s Hope.

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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School

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New principal named for Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School Dorlita Adams has been hired as the new principal of Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School in The School District of University City. Adams will begin her new role on July 1.

Adams replaces Dr. JaNaé Alfred who is moving on to do special projects within the district. The district thanks Dr. Alfred for her service to the children and families of Barbara C. Jordan Elementary.

With 27 years of education experience, Adams has served in numeraous educational roles that include teaching and school leadership. She comes to the district after 17 years in the Ritenour School District where she served as a reading specialist and assistant principal at Hoech Middle School, principal of Kratz Elementary School, and, most recently, director of alternative education for Ritenour High School’s Husky Academy.

“I am excited to welcome Mrs. Adams to the U. City

Schools community,” said Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, Ph.D. “Mrs. Adams joins us as a proven educational leader who has demonstrated the highest standards of leadership, accountability and communication with her school communities. She brings a keen understanding of the needs of parents and students of color, an understanding of the importance of relationship-building in classrooms, and the need for rigorous and heartfelt instruction from her staff. She has a proven track record of utilizing metrics for continuous improvement to ensure accountability of student performance.”

Adams is further trained in many of the practices that bring well-being and joy to students and staff one of the district’s five defined priorities so students are cared for and prepared to learn. She has worked closely with longtime district partner Sharroky Hollie to build her and others’ skills in culturally responsive

teaching, and she supports her teachers in utilizing restorative circles, trauma-informed practices and recognition and remediation of racial and cultural bias in classrooms.

Adams began her career as a fourth grade teacher in St. Louis Public Schools. A graduate of Harris Stowe State College, she earned her master’s degree from the University of Missouri - St. Louis, and is certified in Elementary Education, Educational Administration, Reading Specialist and Educational Specialist.

Adams is married to a longtime preschool teacher and enjoys caring for her two dogs, Grace and Faith.

She is deeply into wellness as a yoga instructor and is in the process of being certified in meditation practices. She said she is excited by the district’s focus on well-being and positive mental health for all its students and is looking forward to integrating wellness practices into the Barbara C. Jordan community.

Jefferson School welcomes new building principal The Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board has approved the selection of Dr. Tina Hamilton as the new building principal of Jefferson School.

Hamilton has been recognized for her role on the leadership team responsible for the turnaround of one of the lowest-performing schools in the state of Missouri to being ranked the 25th Best High School in Missouri by U.S. News & World Report in 2015. Further, she was lauded by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for her leadership in the school improvement work at Oak Hill Elementary School in Saint Louis Public Schools. Her team’s efforts resulted in the school exiting priority status and no longer being identified as a comprehensive or targeted school under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

“We are excited to have Dr. Hamilton join Normandy and lead our students and staff at Jefferson,” said Marcus C. Robinson, Normandy Superintendent of Schools.

“She has the energy and leadership ability to guide our students and staff to meet and exceed the higher standards of teaching and learning that we are establishing

districtwide.”

Hamilton is a dynamic and innovative instructional leader who has served over 20 years as an educator. In 2007, she joined Saint Louis Public Schools and served in the roles of academic instructional coach, assistant principal, and most recently, principal of Oak Hill Elementary School, a position she held for the past six years.

Prior to her tenure in Saint Louis Public Schools, Hamilton served in the School District of University City for eight years as an English teacher and reading specialist.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in communication from Saint Louis University, master’s degrees in multidisciplinary studies, and communication arts and reading from Webster University. Hamilton earned an additional master’s degree in educational administration, and doctorate in instructional leadership from Lindenwood University.

Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative The Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board has approved the selection of Dr. Tina Hamilton as the new building principal of Jefferson School.

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EVENTS July 21: Public speaker

In 1984, Darryl Burton was wrongly convicted of a murder in St. Louis. He was proven innocent and exonerated after serving over 24 years in prison.

Darryl travels the globe to share his story and powerful message of hope and forgiveness and will be speaking at SunRise Church (7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd. in O’Fallon) at 7 p.m. This is a free event but RSVP’s are required at sunrisefamily.org/life.

July 31: Outdoor concert and food truck festival

The Hulapoppers Outdoor Concert and Food Truck Festival takes place from 5 – 8 p.m. at SunRise Church at 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd in O’Fallon. Free admission, food trucks cost extra.

August 14: Breakfast event

The Red Hat Society’s Eastern Missouri Queen’s Council will host a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” event. There will be a formal coronation for all new RHS Standing Proud Queens and will be held at Marriott St Louis Airport at 10700 Pear Tree Lane between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information please contact Council Queen 314-496-6625 or email ladiesinred6309532gmail.com.

Sept. 11: Fundraiser

Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host Feast for Change at 5:30 p.m. The fundraiser, which commemorates OFS’s 40th anniversary, will be held at Kuhs Estate & Farm located at 13080 Spanish Pond Rd. in Spanish Lake.

The farm-to-fork experience includes fresh, locally sourced food, fine wine, and a live auction. Proceeds from the evening benefit OFS’s services that focus on finding solutions in response to the region’s food systems challenges. Tickets are $150 per person and $1,500 for a table of 10. For ticket details or to become a sponsor, call 314726-5355.

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.

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.

and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.

Tuesdays: Bingo

Florissant Elks Bingo takes place at 16400 New Halls Ferry every Tuesday.

Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. No outside food or drinks allowed per St. Louis County. Food and drinks available for purchase. Maximum 150 players. Must wear mask to enter. Social distancing followed.

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

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.

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.

Mondays: A cappella singers

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

Mondays: Workshop meetings

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

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul McConnell, 314-831-5476.

2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Show-me Stitchers:

Show-me Stitchers is the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We meet on the second Tuesday, Sept.-June at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO. Learn needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, and more.

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community

Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Bingo takes place every Wednesday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314660-1813.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served.

Please RVSP at 314-298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

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

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314-9943300. 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: checks

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Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thurs-

day 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.

Fridays: Fish fry

A fish fry takes place every Friday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314-731-9330.

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.

Saturdays: Yoga

Yoga returns to Calvary UCC at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30. Masks and social distancing are required in the building and participants should bring hand sanitizer with them. For further information call Angela at 314-801-8594.

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314-402-7025.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org

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

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • July 21, 2021 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.

port 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 Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop

11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 Sup-

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital

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, 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:

Hospital

Recovery

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314-9538100.

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 314738-2599.

What’s Happening

Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse:

Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group

Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church

Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/ for people with pulmonary disease

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

12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9 p.m., www.Nar-Anon.org SUDOKU answers from page F-1

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, 636-9475617

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 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 - 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 Survivor’s Support Group

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

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Sports you see with Gary B...

Like Us On Facebook facebook.com/mycnews Hoots continue to impress the league The O’Fallon Hoots are members of the Prospect Baseball League, playing in the West-Prairie Land division and began play in O’Fallon at their home field CarShield in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season. The team has already clinched a playoff berth at the end of the year as they won the first half of the season in their division.

After 31 games this season, catcher Elias Stevens is leading the club in the offensive category. His .315 batting average finds him placed 20th in the league stats with his 38 hits and 30 runs-batted-in with his 120 plate appearances.

Stevens is a freshman at Maryville University.

Right on his heals is outfielder Brett Johnson hitting at a .297 clip playing in 28 games. His 91 times at bat have produced 27 hits but the eagle eye player has walked 26 times. Johnson is a sophomore at SIU Edwardsville.

On the mound, Brady Walker has pitched in nine games and started five accomplishing a 3-2 record thus far. His 3.96 earned run average places him ninth in the league. He has pitched 38 innings and has struck out 23 batters and only waking eight. Walker is a sophomore at the University of Central Arkansas.

At this writing the Hoots are in second place in the second half of the season winning eight out of 13 placing themselves one-half game behind the leader Cape Catfish. *Exciting baseball in the diamond Volleyball player at Lindenwood earns spot on national team Lindenwood University’s men’s volleyball libero/outside hitter Eric Winn has been selected to the U.S. Beach U21 National Team due to his performance at the 2021 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship Trials in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Winn took silver after going 3-3 in the tournament trials.

Should the U.S earn a second bid for the 2021 Beach Volleyball U21 World Championship in Roi Et, Thailand, on Sept. 24-29, Winn will receive the bid. *Best of luck to you Swim team members excel in classroom and in the water Lindenwood University swimming and diving student-athletes Jerry Brown (3.97 GPA) and Jana Hellenschmidt (3.87 GPA) have earned spots on the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) NCAA Division II District IV Academic first team, the organization announced today.

It marks the first time in either Brown or Hellenschmidt’s careers that they have been honored with the achievement.

During the season, Brown was touted as an NCAA DII National Champion in the 100 Breast, while earning first-team All-American accolades in six different events. Hellenschmidt was recognized as a first-team All-American in seven events at the NCAA Division II National Championships.

In the classroom, both Brown and Hellenschmidt collected CSCAA first-team Scholar All-American, GLVC Brother James Gaffney Distinguished Scholar, and Academic All-GLVC honors. Brown was also selected as the recipient of the 2021-22 GLVC Post-Graduate Scholarship. It marks the fourth-straight season that a member of the swimming & diving program has earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors. *Best combination of feats

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

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

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Recipe: An Elevated Sandwich For Any Occasion

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Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwich with Sprouts Servings: 6

Ingredients: • 6 strips bacon • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered • sprouts

Directions: • In skillet, arrange bacon and cook until slightly crispy.

Drain bacon over paper towel; allow to dry. Crush into pieces.

• In large bowl, stir chicken, mayonnaise, green onions and pepper until combined. Add bacon and tomatoes; stir until combined.

• Cut croissants in half. Spoon generous portion of chicken salad over bottom croissant. Top with sprouts. Replace top croissant.

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‘The Tomorrow War’ Focuses on Family

Movie:

By Steve Bryan

Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

After the “Back to the Future” trilogy and the epic “Avengers: Endgame,” time travel movies might seem a little cliché these days. That’s not the case with “The Tomorrow War,” an engaging science fiction film directed by Chris McKay (“The Lego Batman Movie”). Set in the present day, the story focuses on an alien invasion that hasn’t happened yet and deals with real issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat injuries.

Chris Pratt (Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise) stars as Dan Forester, a combat veteran, family man and high school science teacher. Dan applies for better jobs, but he doesn’t have the skills recruiters want and need. His battle experience comes in handy, though, when armed soldiers from the future arrive and ask for help with an alien menace called White Spikes. After meeting all requirements for the draft, Dan travels thirty years into the future to battle the aliens.

Under McKay’s watchful eye, “The Tomorrow War” is more about relationships than close encounters. Chris Pratt’s Dan Forester is a dutiful dad, but he also is estranged from his father, James (a rock solid J.K. Simmons).

Dan seeks his father’s help to avoid going into the future, but he ultimately chooses to fight. In the future he also meets a colonel name Muri (Yvonne Strahovski) who has

knowledge about Dan’s fate.

Edwin Hodge (“The Purge”) turns in a solid performance as Dorian, a veteran who, for personal reasons, does multiple tours of duty in 2051. Like Dan, Dorian has well-honed combat instincts that other draftees lack and makes it clear that not everyone will survive.

As Charlie, Sam Richardson (“Veep”) steals the show with some drop-dead funny lines.

Sam is in way over his head with all the guns and aliens, but he’s willing to fight and reacts to the White Spikes in his own distinct way.

“The Tomorrow War” will also encourage young people to choose science and technology careers thanks to Seth Schenall, the talented young actor who plays Martin, one of Dan’s more eager students. His volcano-obsessed character doesn’t get much screen time, but he’s still memorable. Martin always has his hand raised in class and his knowledge of geology comes in quite handy.

When it comes to time travel, however, it’s almost an afterthought in “The Tomorrow War.” The time travel device is rudimentary and sometimes unreliable. The future officers also casually warn Dan and the others to prepare for a drop of five or ten feet when they land in 2051. Dan and Charlie also quickly realize the simple reason why certain people are chosen to travel in time.

“The Tomorrow War” photo courtesy Paramount Pictures

Overall, “The Tomorrow War” is a solid science fiction thriller that highlights the importance of family. It’s not a typical war movie and it doesn’t have to be.

“The Tomorrow War” is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

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Crossword: KIDS CLASSICS

‘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.

IN HOT WATER

Moore on Life

The heatwave and drought continue in my state.

The city has asked people to save water in any way possible. If rules aren’t followed there are threats of running out of H2O all together.

We’re doing our best to conserve.

My husband was brushing his teeth the other night and reached to turn on the faucet.

“Oh no you don’t!” I yelled. “There’s a drought.

Swallow.”

His eyes bulged as he gulped down a gob of frothy toothpaste suds. “Isn’t that a little harsh?” he whimpered.

“Nope. We’ve got to do our part.”

I then jumped into the shower to scrub up and take off the day’s sweat. Halfway through my sudsing the water stopped. “Hey!” I shouted as I pounded on the wall, “Where’s my water?”

My husband poked his head around the corner and snarkily said, “Ahem, there’s a drought.

Five-minute shower. That’s all you get.”

“But how am I supposed to rinse off?” I wailed.

He handed me a cup of water. “Use it wisely,” he urged.

Hmph. I could tell he was trying to get back at me for the toothpaste incident. Game on.

The next day he tried to turn on the hose to wash

By Cindy Moore his truck. The faucet ran dry. He was about to launch a complaint when I pointed to his back window. In the dust was written, “Washing cars is not a necessity.”

I then tried to fill up my watering can to give my poor flower garden a drink. The spigot was as dry as my husband’s humor.

“That brute!” I thought.

Later, he came in from the house looking dehydrated and reached for the picture of water by the sink and poured himself a tall glass.

“You should tell him,” the angel on my shoulder said. “Na-a-aw,” said the devil on the other side as he gagged the angel and booted her overboard.

“Ugh!” said my husband gagging. “That has a nasty funk to it.”

“Well it should. It’s the water left over from rinsing the dirty dishes. I’m recycling the used stuff for my flowers.”

I drank my iced beverage then gagged as well.

“What is that funky taste?”

“Funny story,’ he sneered, “I just happened to make ice cubes out of that same water.”

Touche’ 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. E-wallet content 6. Pen ____ 9. *Rubik’s ____ 13. Bryan Stevenson’s “Just ____” 14. *____-Wan Kenobi 15. Egyptian falconheaded deity 16. Top of a steeple 17. *”____-I-Am” 18. Vernacular 19. *”Walking” spring toy 21. *Purple dinosaur 23. Foot the bill 24. Smidgen 25. *KIDZ ____ 28. Like a mattress?

30. Stay clear of 35. *Dumbo’s were huge 37. *Arnold Lobel’s “Frog and ____” 39. Emotional punishment 40. At the summit of 41. Young hooter 43. Shakespeare’s hometown river 44. Increase rpms (2 words) 46. *Pinocchio or Baron Munchausen, e.g.

47. Retired, shortened 48. Soft palate vibrations 50. Bob of the boxing world

52. Bovine hangout 53. Give the cold shoulder 55. Unagi on sushi menu 57. *Place called Sesame 60. *Place for Pong and Pac-Man 63. Semolina source 64. It would 66. Mourning fabric 68. Arterial blood vessel 69. Atlantic catch 70. Partner of pains 71. Emeralds and rubies 72. *One of “Little Women” 73. Haul something heavy DOWN 1. German river 2. Large edible mushroom, pl.

3. Seed covering 4. Substitute for tender 5. *Shenzi, Banzai and Ed in “Lion King” 6. *One in a pocketful 7. Lawyers’ league 8. Horizontal bar dance 9. It’s knee high by the Fourth of July?

10. Strong desire 11. Channel marker 12. Eastern Standard Time 15. What bullies do 20. City in Japan 22. Past tense of eat 24. Popular salad dressing

25. *Winnie and Paddington 26. Derived from oats 27. Utah city 29. Thanksgiving turkey, e.g.

31. Burn to a crisp 32. Václav of Czechoslovakia 33. Be theatrical 34. *One of the Darling children 36. Horse prod 38. Letter opener 42. More true 45. Bygone Spanish money 49. “He said, ___ said” 51. Place that attracts visitors, pl.

54. Ancient city in Africa 56. Cooler clime conifer 57. *”One, two, buckle my ____” 58. Four years in the White House, e.g.

59. *”____ of NIMH” 60. *____ Walker, American Girl 61. *”Matilda” and “The Gremlins” author 62. *”The Three Musketeers” sword 63. Tail action 65. *Huck’s friend 67. Sixth sense SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9