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October 2, 2019

I-270 North to get facelift MDOT will be awarding the I-270 Design-Build contract to one of two construction companies in November

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By Kristen Dragotto According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MDOT), a Design-Build Project will focus on improving I-270 from I-70 to west of Riverview Interchange. Several municipalities will be affected by this project including: Ferguson, Florissant, Hazelwood, Dellwood, Bridgeton, Calverton Park, Bellefontaine Neighbors and Moline Acres.

These improvements include: reconstructing and rehabilitating deteriorated pavement along with bridges, increased traffic operations, enhancing safety, improving the interchanges and outer roads and improving the accessibility for transit, bicycles and pedestrians along and across the corridor.

The concept of using design-build rather than having a plan and hiring a contractor to do the project was made because it allows for innovation.

Nina Thompson the Communications Coordinator for MDOT explained, “Design-Build invites the parties involved to propose new ways of tackling the improvements, allowing for innovation.”

This project however poses some concerns for the community in the affected areas and how it will change the traffic flow and problems they see with their daily commute. The Board of Trustees of Hathaway Manor South Subdivision explained their own concerns with traffic flow and what the project will accomplish.

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Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Transportation According to MDOT, a Design-Build Project will focus on improving I-270 from I-70 to west of Riverview Interchange.

“Trends across the country show that when major transportation corridors like I-270 are functioning appropriately, from an access and safety perspective, economic development spurs.” ~Rebecca Zoll, President and CEO of North County Incorporated “There is a lot of congestion along the outer roads like Old Halls Ferry. The length

of the on and off ramps for I-270 is also a concern because the length does not always allow for traffic to flow smoothly,” the board explained.

This concern of outer roads seemed to be the root of the problem for residents, as it related to their other concerns like the amount of accidents that happen in this area and other areas like West Florissant Avenue.

Rebecca Zoll the President and CEO of North County Incorporated has been collaborating with MDOT on this project for a decade now.

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‘FACELIFT’ from cover When Zoll was asked about this concern she stated, “North County Incorporated has walked this pathway with MDOT on this project for a decade. Now we will see the necessary improvements made along the corridor. The other major component is the bridge replacements that have to occur for safety concerns and requirements. Part of the conversation that occurred early on in regards to the 1-270 corridor and how it functions, were the outer roads and the problems seen with them, in regards to the safety and access

potential.”

This project will not only allow for businesses to function normally during the project but also allows for an increase in economic development in the North County region.

“Trends across the country show that when major transportation corridors like I-270 are functioning appropriately, from an access and safety perspective, economic development spurs. We have the expectation that this will also occur here within the North County area because we have the sites and population to make it happen,” Zoll stated.

MDOT expects to begin the I-270 Design-Build Project in the summer of 2020 and will be completed by 2023. For more information about the I-270 Design-Build Project you can visit: http:// www.i270north.org .

Assistance League of St. Louis Volunteers Give 308 deserving children new shoes, socks on first day Assistance League Members June Holland and Chris Zang joined 22 other Assistance League of St. Louis volunteers on Sept. 10, to fit deserving Hamilton Elementary School kindergarten through fourth graders with new athletic shoes and three pair of socks. Fittings happen annually in the fall and spring – bringing children who are wearing incorrect shoe sizes or shoes that allow their feet to get wet and cold greater comfort and improved self-esteem.

During the 2018-2019 season, Assistance League volunteers visited two agencies and 36 schools in eight school districts—providing 4,011 St. Louis area school children with new athletic shoes and socks.

Each fitting day, 20 to 30 Assistance League volunteers travel to three elementary schools to fit school children with a pair of the latest styles and colors in athletic shoes. Assistance League’s philanthropic partner, Shoe Carnival, provides two or three employees who work alongside Assistance League volunteers each fitting day.

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Submitted photo Assistance League Member and Program Leader Chris Zang of Lake St. Louis stands with a Hamilton Elementary School student.

By Rodrick Burton

An open letter to the business community St. Louis City is experiencing a renaissance of economic activity, which is constrained by our sustained violent crime epidemic denoted yet again by the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report.

International finance investors avoid pouring capital into failed or failing states – Somalia or Syria, for example. Just as failed states destabilize neighboring countries, the same goes for our city. The problems of failed neighborhoods in St. Louis are affecting neighboring communities.

Flight to distant suburbs is no longer viable as disaffected, unemployed residents of failed city neighborhoods expand their reach to include distant suburbs and the once no-go zones of sports, tourism and academic venues. Therefore, a new solution is required for the metropolitan area’s sustained economic viability, a strategic, regional crime reduction strategy developed with area business leaders.

Such a plan would be coordinated from an Office of Coordinated Response, whose efforts would be overseen by a “Coordination Czar.” That individual would be responsible for overseeing a Law Enforcement Response – already led by U.S. Attorney Jeffery Jensen – to include new technology, like the Persist Surveillance System, in areas where cooperation with police is limited owing to social and com-

munity dynamics.

As illustrated by the law enforcement history during the “crack epidemic” of the 1990s, an onslaught of police activity destabilizes fragile families and inflicts moral injuries on civilian bystanders. The proposed “Coordination Office” would mobilize a surge of mental health and social service providers such as the St. Louis United Way, among others to join those such as Better Family Life, The Demetrious Johnson Foundation and countless other groups which are rarely acknowledged.

The Coordination Czar would also liaise with health care community, faithbased communities, legal, arts and philanthropic. Additionally, a solicitation to the celebrity set to lend their voice to this new effort.

To be successful, two critical things are required. First, funding provided across the crime-impacted areas of St. Louis City and County. Since this is a regional problem all stakeholders in the region must contribute through a variety of options such as: a fee attached to all municipal infractions imposed by courts such as $5 to $10 per tickets; a variation for felony infractions featuring a sliding scale; an increase in parking fees; a fee on outside visitors to our free attractions (which would sunset at the conclusion of the crisis); as well as dedicat-

ed budgetary appropriations.

Second and most importantly, is a public announcement and commitment to full implementation of the coordination plan. Our demand to Jefferson City should be for tailored supportive legislation or policies to aid the biggest economic engine in the state to bring public safety to its residents and businesses thereby insuring future increased growth and better future for everyone. To do anything less is to ensure a slow decline during economic boom times and a rapid decline during slowdowns. No one wins during this status quo, in fact people are dying, and tragically this summer broadcasted to the nation, that children are dying.

Rodrick Burton is the pastor of New Northside Missionary Baptist Church, a member of the St. Louis Metropolitan Clergy Coalition, the Ecumenical Leadership Council, St. Louis Initiative to Reduce Violence (SIRV), Voices for Early Childcare Programs and a field education mentor at Covenant Theological Seminary.

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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Epworth Children & Family Services holds 10th annual school supply drive Epworth Children & Family Services recently hosted its 10th annual school supply drive where it distributed more than 400 backpacks filled with collected back-to-school supplies. The backpacks were donated to the organization’s own youth participants for them to use in the upcoming school year.

More than 50 individuals, church groups and companies donated school supplies including Bank of America, Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, and Webster Hills United Methodist Church. Volunteer groups who assembled the backpacks included Abstrakt Marketing Group and Gateway Central Region United Methodist Women. In addition to the backpacks, the Friends of Epworth and Living Word United Methodist Church Men’s Ministry donated supplies for Epworth’s Residential and Intensive Treatment program, which offers 24/7 therapeutic treatment for youth ages 11 to 18.

“Our annual school supply collection is just one of the many ways we help our agency’s youth and families,” said Epworth’s President and CEO Dr. Michael Panicola. “Back-to-school supplies are an expense that many cannot afford so this is a great way of making a difference by giving back to our very own community.”

Panicola added that, “this year’s response to the need was remarkable and greatly appreciated.”

Founded in 1864, Epworth Children & Family Ser-

Volunteers from Abstrakt Marketing Group participate in the Epworth Children & Family Services 10th annual school supply drive.

vices is a multi-service agency that helps children, youth and families move toward self-sufficiency by focusing on health, housing, education and employment. Epworth offers emergency shelter, residential and intensive treatment, in-home family therapy,

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transitional housing, psychological evaluation and testing, foster care services, prevention services and a 24-hour help line. The agency is headquartered at 110 N. Elm Ave. with offices in Normandy and St. Louis city.

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Follow-up report on Kinloch Fire Protection District finds board has not implemented recommendations in many areas State Auditor Nicole Galloway released her follow-up review of the Kinloch Fire Protection District, located in St. Louis County, after an audit last year detailed how nearly $100,000 in public funds was missing or spent inappropriately. The follow-up review found that while some of the audit recommendations are implemented or in progress, many were either only partially or not implemented.

“The theft of nearly $100,000 in taxpayer money has a real impact on a community as small as Kinloch.

Citizens deserve to know their elected officials will act quickly to make fundamental change to prevent future wrongdoing,” Galloway said. “I urge the board to continue working to restore public confidence, increase transparency and bolster accountability.”

Last year’s audit detailed $72,484 in improper purchases and cash withdrawals from the district’s bank account by the former board president and former fire chief. An additional $25,705 in spending was not properly documented and could not be verified as ap-

propriate. Financial records showed the district did not maintain any documentation for 75 percent of the transactions occurring between January 2014 and March 2017.

Former Board President Jayna Small and former Fire Chief Darren Small pleaded guilty to federal felony charges while the audit was underway and were ordered to repay $75,000 they had stolen from the district, in addition to prison time for Darren Small. The follow-up review confirmed the district has been receiving restitution payments.

Work to follow-up on the progress of the recommendations began in February. Most efforts by the district to implement the recommendations were not underway until after the State Auditor’s Office contacted the district to begin that follow-up review.

The district has held elections to fill board vacancies, implemented a policy prohibiting debit card usage and discontinued payment of employee bonuses. However, financial oversight is still lacking. District personnel

do not issue receipts for all money the district receives and board members do not document their review and approval of invoices before they are paid. While board meetings were held monthly, written minutes had not been prepared for these meetings prior to February.

The follow-up also found that district accounting records were not accurate or updated timely, and the board still does not always pay bills on time and sometimes has to pay late fees due to the delays.

The board also did not approve an annual budget for the 2019 fiscal year until July 2019. The approved budget was incomplete and inaccurate. As of May 31, the district had spent almost $28,000 more than the approved budget authorized for the entire year.

Of the 25 recommendations reviewed, the follow-up report found that the board had implemented five recommendations, another five were partially implemented and seven were in progress. The remaining eight recommendations had not been implemented and the board has no specific plans to do so.

Operation Food Search receives $34,000 USDA Farm to School Grant

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Operation Food Search (OFS), a non-profit hunger relief organization, recently received $34,144 from the USDA’s Farm to School Grants fund. OFS – which is the only 2019 grant recipient from Missouri – will utilize the funds for its newest partnership with Gateway Greening and Normandy High School (NHS).

The grant will be used to create a multi-year plan that transforms the NHS campus into a teaching farm. The farming space will address hunger, advance nutrition and facilitate the integration of nutrition and agriculture into the school’s curriculum.

The USDA’s Farm to School grant is presented to recipients who incorporate local products into

school meals, integrate agricultural education into the classroom, and cultivate farm to school efforts.

The fund distributed 126 grants totaling more than $9 million for the 2019-2020 school year.

These grants will serve over 5,400 schools and 3.2 million students, 63 percent of whom are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

“This is quite an honor for our agency to be selected as the only grantee in the entire state of Missouri,” said OFS’s Executive Director Kristen Wild. “We look forward to our partnership, as well as creating our very first teaching farm that will be an integral resource for Normandy High School.”

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Region comes together to prevent child abuse and build strong families by raising over $130,000 The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s annual “Celebrity Waiters Night” at West County Center, held on Aug. 22, was a huge success, exceeding the organization’s goal by raising over $130,000.

“Celebrity Waiters Night” is an annual event hosted by the St. Louis Crisis Nursery, the region’s premiere agency preventing child abuse and neglect. Dozens of local celebrities, politicians and celebrated media personalities participated, including former St. Louis Blues player and St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame inductee Bernie Federko, KMOV TV’s Laura Hettiger, Steve Harris, Courtney Bryant and Kent Erhardt, St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, State Senator Jill Schupp, and The Civil Life Brewing Company owner and founder, Jake Hafner.

The funds raised from this single event are enough

to cover the costs of keeping over 500 children safe in times of crisis. The money raised from events like Celebrity Waiters Night, and from corporate partners and generous individual donors is used to do the following: • Provide short-term care for young children in a safe and nurturing environment at no cost to families in need.

• Help families resolve crisis before children are potentially placed in dangerous situations.

• Perform extensive outreach within communities, meeting people where they live.

• Advocate for policies that would make life better for children and families in Missouri.

Operating since it first opened its doors in 1986, the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery has become a national leader

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in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. SLCN employs a skilled team of clinical professionals practicing trauma-informed which allows them to effectively help families experiencing crises related to mental health concerns, trauma, homelessness, intimate partner violence, substance abuse, and overwhelming stress.

concussion management proNorthwest Views: New gram gets kids back to school faster Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital is nationally recognized for its expert rehabilitation work to transition kids home after suffering a debilitating injury or illness. Yet many people don’t realize the hospital also cares for kids living in the community through its expansive outpatient services.

“Our outpatient services are available to any child up to age 21,” explains Brett Moorehouse, president of Ranken Jordan. “Our goal is to help kids gain flexibility and function so they can live more successfully at home and school. Using the most advanced equipment, including functional electrical stimulation bikes, the team works with kids who have everything from cerebral palsy to sports injuries.”

To meet the growing demand, Ranken Jordan recently expanded its outpatient services. One essential addition is a concussion management program, which was launched this summer to diagnose and treat concussions in kids.

Concussions can be caused by sports injuries but the most common cause of concussions is car accidents.

“All concussions should be considered serious,” Moorehouse says. “Concussions need to be properly managed until a child is completely recovered to prevent long-term issues.”

Concussion symptoms vary and may include nausea, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, headache, balance problems, loss of sensations, vision disturbances, and trouble sleeping.

Sometimes long-term effects develop, such as chronic headaches, migraines and even depression.

Through the program, children receive a thorough evaluation of their symptoms. Then the multi-disciplinary Ranken Jordan team creates an individualized treatment plan for each patient.

“One exciting new technology we use to evaluate patients is high-speed impulse goggles,” Moorehouse says. “This sophisticated technology, which were donated through a generous grant from the Berges Family Foundation, includes two built-in

cameras that take 250 pictures a second to allow the team to determine which part of the child’s vestibular system is affected. The goggles can be effective in both identifying underlying root of symptoms of a concussion and in pinpointing how to best treat it.”

Ranken Jordan has the only concussion management program in the region that incorporates the expertise of three therapy disciplines— physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy—to best address concussion’s impacts.

“We take a multi-faceted approach to concussion to give kids the best chance for full recovery, Moorehouse explains. “The synergy of these three therapy disciplines working together is what makes Ranken Jordan’s concussion management program unique and provides kids the most benefit as they recover from concussion. We also incorporate the latest research into our approach.”

In the past 10 years, research in concussions has skyrocketed and the findings have dramatically changed the way concussions are treated today.

For example, the previous thinking was that kids who have a concussion should be kept home in a dark room with no TV, phones or video games.

But the new research shows that getting kids active sooner—through mainly light activity—is better for kids even if they are still having symptoms. “Our expert team understands which activities are helpful and which are harmful as the brain heals,” Moorehouse says. “We also recognize the mental health issues, including depression, that can accompany the limitations caused by concussions.”

He continues: “The ultimate goal of our careful concussion treatment is to avoid complex issues following a concussion so kids can get back to school and activities faster.”

The concussion management program at Ranken Jordan is available to any kids in the community ages three to 21 with a physician referral. To learn more about the concussion program, please contact us at 314-872-6476 or visit rankenjordan. org.

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Operation Food Search serves nearly 90,000 meals this summer Operation Food Search recently completed its eighth year as a sponsor of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), serving 89,341 meals throughout the summer at its mobile and stationary locations. OFS provided an additional 600 family meal kits at its pop-up locations.

Mobile meal vans served locations throughout North City, North St. Louis County, South County and South St. Louis regions via three routes. Stationary service was offered at two St. Charles City-County Library branches, nine St. Louis County Library branches, and three St. Louis Public Library branches. For the first time, OFS conducted a summer pilot program in Jefferson and Warren counties.

OFS and community partners have served more than 350,000 meals since the program’s inception in 2012. In addition to meal service, the program includes engaging activities such as a variety of

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Submitted photo Operation Food Search recently completed its eighth year as a sponsor of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), serving 89,341 meals throughout the summer at its mobile and stationary locations.

games, arts, crafts, and STEM projects.

“Families experience a lack of meals during the summertime, and we work extremely hard to prevent this from happening,” said OFS’s Executive Director Kristen Wild. “We

have amazing partnerships throughout the St. Louis communities who join together to ensure children who live in food insecure households do not lag behind their peers when school starts up again.”

Florissant’ City Attorney named 2020 ‘Lawyer of the Year’

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Best Lawyers, one of the oldest and most respected peer review publications in the legal profession, has named John M. Hessel as the 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – First Amendment in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

After more than a quarter of a century in publication, Best Lawyers is designating “Lawyers of the Year” in high-profile legal specialties in large legal communities. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The honored lawyers received particularly high -ratings in these surveys by earning a high level of respect among their peers for their abilities, -professionalism, and integrity.

This is the seventh time in the past 10 years that John has received the “Lawyer of the Year” award.

He previously received the “Lawyer of the Year” award for Municipal Law in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2016 and for Litigation - First Amendment in 2014 and 2018. Best Lawyers has also included him in its annual list every year since 2009 for Commercial Litigation, Municipal Law, Litigation - Municipal, and Litigation - First Amendment.

A well-respected partner and management committee member of Lewis Rice, LLC, John Hessel has been serving the St. Louis community for more than thirty years. He has held the position of city attorney for Florissant since Photo courtesy city of Florissant 1989, and is also Best Lawyers has named John M. Hesthe city attorney sel as the 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – First Amendment in the St. for Kirkwood and Louis metropolitan area.

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He has also served as special counsel for numerous municipalities in St. Louis County. In 2008, he received the Citizen of the Year Award from the cities of Kirkwood and Des Peres and the Medal of Valor Award from Crusade Against Crime, both honoring the brave role he played in the February 7, 2008 Kirkwood tragedy.

“We are very proud of John for again receiving this distinguished honor and congratulate him on a job well done,” stated Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery.

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Hazelwood School Board member hosts human trafficking workshop Chief Program Officer for CASA and Hazelwood School District board member Cheryl Latham hosted a workshop on human trafficking on Aug. 26 attended by several HSD social workers.

Latham (center in blue) partnered with Det. Keaton Strong (center in red) of the Bel-Ridge Police Department for the workshop, as attendees learned about human trafficking from both a law enforcement and social services perspective.

They also talked about ways to recognize and address human trafficking and about resources available in the community.

The Hazelwood School District puts a strong emphasis on professional development and training of staff, as both are key components of the district’s ‘Hazelwood NOW’ five-year strategic plan.

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Elementary students mark Sept. 11 with Florissant Police Department

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Students and staff at Lusher Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District joined together with officers from the Florissant Police Department to remember the events of 9/11 on

Sept. 11. The school held a moment of silence followed by a singing of ‘God Bless America.’

Officers spent time visiting with students following the ceremony.

Duchesne music teacher receives arts grant Hannah Sherer, a music teacher at Duchesne Primary School, is the recipient of a 2019 Music and Arts Grant from California Casualty. The grant, in the amount of $250, will be used to purchase music and movement supplies.

Since 2018, California Casualty has been subsidizing music and arts programs by awarding grants. The grant is designed to foster creativity in schools such as choir, band, dance, film, theater, computer arts and graphics or any K-12 curriculum that employs art for learning.

“We want to help students soar with music, dance, fine arts and other creative outlets,” said California Casualty AVP Brian Goodman.

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EVENTS Oct. 7: Kindergarten information night

The Hazelwood School District will host a kindergarten information night from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hazelwood Central Early Childhood Center at 15955 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. The event is open to families with children who will be kindergarten eligible in August 2020. To enroll for Kindergarten in the 2020-2021 school year, a child must be five years old before Aug. 1, 2020. Registration is required; please call 314-953-7650 to register.

Oct. 12: Trivia

St. Ferdinand Music

1765 Charbonier Rd. Florissant, 7 p.m. start - doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $160/ per table of eight or $20 per person Max of nine per table 100 percent of the profit to St. Vincent DePaul Society. Beer and soda provided. Reservations/info: call Paul at 314-972-6000

Oct. 26: Mother son superhero carnival

The Sparrow’s Nest Teen Maternity Home that serves the metro St. Louis area is hosting their second annual Mother Son Superhero Carnival fundraiser from 3 to 5 p.m. at West County Assembly of God at 13431 N. Outer Rd. in Town and Country. Moms and sons are encouraged to come dressed in their superhero costumes to experience a super-fun, superhero afternoon. This event is designed to appeal to boys ages 3-12. All proceeds benefit The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Home.

Event tickets are $35 per mom and son, with ticket cost decreasing for each additional child. For more information on sponsorship, volunteering or to purchase tickets, visit www.thesparrowsneststl.org.

Oct. 26: Benefit dance

The Breakfast Club, Inc, a breast cancer support group, is hosting its eighth annual Pink Posse Roundup for a Cure benefit dance from 8 p.m. to midnight at Machinist Hall at 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd. in St. Louis County. Tickets are $20 per person in advance or at the door. For more information visit www.breakfastclub-stl.org or call 314-972-8883.

Dec. 14: Grief share

This Grief Share 13-week session (no cost) runs every Saturday from Sept.

21 through Dec. 14 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ at 16460 New Halls Ferry in Florissant.

For more information contact Arthur Matthews at 314-839-1449.

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.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Weekdays: Tax filing program volunteers

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

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: TOPS meeting

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) at 9124 St. Charles Rock Rd. You can visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314-540-5223.

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: TOPS

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) at 9124 St. Charles Rock Rd. in St. Louis County. TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight. You can visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314-540-5223.

Mondays: Workshop meetings

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

Mondays: A cappella singers

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

We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music.

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

Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.

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: Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information visit www.lifepointministries.church/celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

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

Tuesdays: Food pantry

Every second Tuesday of the month, food pantry takes place from 9 - 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. – noon at St. Andrew United Methodist Church at 3975 N. US Highway 67 in Florissant. Other times by appointment, call 314-837-4233.

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: 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.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

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

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

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.

Thursdays: Quilting guild

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

Thursdays: Blood pressure checks

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

Thursdays: meeting

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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 314660-1813.

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 Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.

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.

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

Tuesdays: 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

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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: Yoga

Come check out the benefits of yoga at Calvary UCC, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Angela at 314801-8594 for more information.

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314402-7025.

Saturdays: 12-step program

Celebrate recovery with “12 steps to Freedom.” Are you looking for a safe place to share your hurts, hang- ups or habits? This Christ centered program is based on the Beatitudes and meets at LifePoint Church Florissant at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. The group meets from 1 - 4:30 p.m. with lunch at 1 p.m. Donations are appreciated.

There is a large group worship/lesson at 2 p.m., open small share groups – gender specific – at 3 p.m. There is also a newcomers group also to help you choose which class is best for you. The group closes its time with fellowship/ coffee-dessert from 4 - 4:30 p.m. For more information visit lifepointministries.church/celebrate-recovery or contact Ministry Leader Steve Daughety at 636 634-6582.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured.

For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org

Saturdays: Clothing sale

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m. For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support

On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314-605-3949.

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

Sundays: Meat shoot

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

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

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.

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 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 Hospital Recovery Center:

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

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 Nicotine Anonymous

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

Look Good…Feel Better

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

Info: 314.344.6090.

SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that helps

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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, SUDOKU answers from page F-1

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100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617

Speaker’s Bureau:

SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159

ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 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.

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Sports you see with Gary B...

New team announced to play in O’Fallon Recently the O’Fallon City Council voted to approve a lease with O’Fallon Baseball Associates, LLC, who will be placing a new baseball team at CarShield Field in time for the 2020 season. The new ownership group also will be responsible for day-to-day management of the stadium with a four-year contract.

The new team, which will move to O’Fallon from their previous home in Hannibal, Missouri, will play in the Prospect League. The Hannibal Hoots team finished the 2019 campaign with a record of 23-37, 20 games out of first in the West Division of the league. Not sure how the personnel on the team will change coming to O’Fallon.

The Prospect League formed in 2008, is a summer collegiate wood-bat league offering family-friendly, affordable baseball entertainment and provides eligible college players experience using a wood bat in a competitive atmosphere and exposure to Major League Baseball scouts.

“We are extremely excited to welcome the Prospect League to O’Fallon,” said O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy. “When we looked at the potential tenants for CarShield Field, we knew we wanted to find an ownership group that was committed to family-friendly fun and who will invest in marketing the team and the stadium as a destination.”

“The Prospect League is proud to announce that unanimous approval has been granted to allow the Hannibal membership to be re-located to O’Fallon, Missouri, for the 2020 season and beyond,” Prospect League Commissioner Dennis Bastien said. *And so it begins

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Women’s team at Lindenwood excel in new volleyball league In their first match as members of the GLVC, Lindenwood University’s women’s volleyball swept former MIAA foe Southwest Baptist in their first GLVC conference win.

The Lions out-played the Bearcats in every statistical category including hitting percentage, where Lindenwood held a .296 to .147 advantage.

The Lions have now held eight of their 10 opponents to a sub-.200 hitting percentage. Lindenwood rises to 8-2 overall this season.

Major mentions: -Southwest Baptist opened the game with a .333 attack percentage in the first…after that, the Lions held the Bearcats to .051 in the second and .091 in the third.

-Alexa Pressley returned from injury to lead the Lions in kills (14) and aces (four)...she also hit .448 in the match.

-Jenna Garrett also came back from injury to lead the offense with 36 assists…she just missed a double-double with nine digs.

-Sadie Kosciuk had 12 kills with two blocks and a team-leading .450 attack percentage.

-Maider Sancho had nine digs to tie Garrett for the team lead.

-Mackenzi Sifuentes had five blocks to lead the Lindenwood defense.

-As a team, the Lions out-blocked the Bearcats 8-3. *Great start to the Great Lakes Valley Conferenc 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:

Protein-packed peanut butter breakfast

Peanut Butter Breakfast Bread Pudding with Maple Peanut Sauce

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Power up your family meals with protein-packed dishes like Peanut Butter Breakfast Bread Pudding with Maple Peanut Sauce.

Ingredients:

Butter 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter, divided 2 eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups cubed brioche or challah bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2/3 cup pure maple syrup 1/3 cup crushed peanuts powdered sugar, for garnish

Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Butter four 4-ounce ramekins.

In bowl, mix 1/3 cup peanut butter, eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla and salt. Toss bread cubes in mixture until thoroughly coated. Divide evenly among prepared dishes. Bake until custard is set in middle and tops are golden, about 3540 minutes. If tops of bread brown too quickly, cover ramekins loosely with aluminum foil.

In small saucepan over low heat, combine remaining peanut butter and maple syrup until thoroughly warmed.

To serve, drizzle ramekins with maplepeanut sauce and garnish with chopped peanuts and powdered sugar.

Substitution: Whole wheat rolls may be used in place of brioche or challah bread.

Find the full recipe at Culinary.net.

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Dame Maggie Smith and “Downton Abbey” beat Stallone, Pitt at the box office

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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.

part from “Avengers: Endgame,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and the upcoming sequel to “Frozen,” it can be difficult to predict which films will become box office successes from week-to-week. In 1994, for instance, Jim Carrey, then best known as a cast member of “In Living Color,” shocked critics with “Ace Ventura,” a low-budget adventure featuring the talented comedian. Carrey’s popularity carried over to the big screen, making this offbeat adventure the top film of the weekend.

More recently, Dame Maggie Smith and the cast of “Downton Abbey” fended off Sylvester Stallone’s “Rambo: Last Blood” and Brad Pitt’s outer space turn in “Ad Astra” to lead the weekend results. The title of Pitt’s film means “To the stars,” but the adaptation of the series about British aristocrats in the early 20th Century went into box office orbit. Thanks to a successful run on public broadcasting stations, “Downton Abbey” has built up a solid fan base. Even Happy Hogan (Jon Favreau), Tony Stark’s best friend, is a huge fan of the series.

Even with critics’ screening and Thursday evening previews, it’s sometimes hard to predict how mainstream movies will fare

There also are times when negative public opinion about an upcoming film requires damage control. Kevin Spacey had already filmed his scenes in “All the Money in the World” when he was accused of inappropriate behavior. Director Ridley Scott decided to remove all traces of Spacey from the film and had Christopher Plummer take over the role of industrialist J. Paul Getty. Plummer did so well that he earned both a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for his work.

A film also can have an incrediPhoto courtesy Carnival Film and Television ble cast, director and story and still become a box office disappointment.

Based on a Stephen King novella, “The at the weekend box office. Even the insiders Shawshank Redemption” focused on Andy who make films and finance them can have (Tim Robbins), a banker accused of killserious doubts about their products. ing his wife. He lands in Shawshank State In 1997, for instance, James Cameron and Penitentiary and becomes friends with Red 20th Century Fox were concerned about the (Morgan Freeman), a man who “knows how financial viability of “Titanic.” The well- to get things.” The film did not meet finanknown director kept working on the film, cial expectations in its 1994 release, but it is it went way over budget and he had to for- now a beloved classic. go a lot of his compensation. The finished Some films are safe box office bets, but product didn’t sink, however, and instead the success or failure of other films may be had moviegoers lined up to see it. The star- surprising. A scandal, dark horse or British crossed relationship between Jack (Leonardo aristocrats may appear to challenge the front DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet) has been runner. credited as the secret of the film’s success.

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Crossword: THINGS GHASTLY AND MACABRE

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life It happened. The worst possible thing anyone could imagine.

“Your Kohl’s Cash expired before you could use it?”

Huh? Okay, you got me there…the second worst possible thing that could ever happen happened.

I spent a week without my phone!

Yes…it died. It took a leap from my hand while I was standing in the ocean. Before I could snatch it from a watery death, it submerged and inhaled a bucket of salt water which then quickly penetrated its tiny mechanical innards. Sadly, it experienced a slow, tortuous passing.

“What’s so bad about being without a phone for a week?”

Well, let me just say this, “Who are you and who let you into my column asking ridiculous questions?”

Now then, Mr. Nosey pants, if you must know, today’s phones are an extension of our brains.

Without them, we are technically going around with only half a brain. Fun fact: politicians are known for losing their phones constantly.

Think about it. Our phones contain all our important information: pictures, phone numbers, addresses and birthdays. It is also our alarm clock; our calendar; our entertainment and our source of ready information. For instance, when I am stumped on a crossword puzzle all I need to do is Google the question and the answer is right at my fingertips. Fun fact: you are allowed ten Google-helps on a crossword puzzle before it’s considered a full-fledged cheat.

So there I was stuck without access to instant information. Many know the feeling when they

have the urgent need to Google and just can’t.

It’s a frustrating feeling that even prunes can’t help.

I needed an answer on my difficult crossword puzzle.

Somewhere in the back of my mind I remembered an ancient source of information--the original hardback Google. In an old box in the basement I found some encyclopedias. I grabbed one, blew off the dust and spoke into its binder, “Siri, what is a three-lettered word for feline that rhymes with bat?”

Nothing.

Of course, silly me, its battery must be dead after sitting for so long.

Darn, I would just have to suffer it out until my phone was fixed. But in the meantime, I checked the expiration date on my Kohl’s Cash. One traumatic experience a month was all I could handle.

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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, he 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. *Like Freddy Krueger’s fingertips 6. Roman goddess of fertility 9. Late comedian Bob 13. Painter’s support 14. Ornamental pond dweller 15. New York’s amusement Island 16. *Morticia to Fester 17. Not decaf.

18. *____ hell, or cause trouble 19. *Bram Stoker creation 21. *Día de los ____ 23. Geological period 24. Queen of Spades, e.g.

25. It’s all the rage 28. *Like Zombie’s skin color 30. Fine-____ pen 35. Miners’ passage 37. Marinate, e.g.

39. Miss America’s topper 40. Unacceptable 41. Proprietor 43. Jet black 44. One thousand in a kilogram 46. Country dance formation 47. Cincinnati players 48. Croatia’s neighbor

50. Shower with affection 52. *Horror movie actor Christopher 53. Fireplace conduit 55. French vineyard 57. *Like some Mansions 61. *Paris Opéra House inhabitant 65. Come to terms 66. Indigo extract 68. Quickly fry 69. Sucrose 70. Long time 71. “Sesame Street” Muppet 72. Jury colleague 73. Tire depression 74. Slap DOWN 1. Email button 2. *Medusa’s snakes 3. Between ports 4. Reconnaissance, for short 5. Lung-covering membrane 6. Southern stew staple 7. *Author known as Master of the Macabre 8. Fraternal letter 9. Gray-haired 10. “Put a lid ____ ____!”

11. Acapulco money 12. *Coraline’s buttons 15. Kudos 20. Rodeo rope 22. *Crematorium jar 24. *Jonestown poison 25. *Vampire’s canines 26. Love intensely 27. 1/100 of a rial 29. *Werewolf’s cry 31. *Coffin’s stand 32. Confusion of voices 33. Wear away 34. *____ Macabre 36. *Mummy’s home 38. Lotto variant 42. Throw up 45. Flour fluffer 49. A in IPA 51. Wipes blackboard 54. Bovine milk dispenser 56. Render harmless 57. Door fastener 58. Chills and fever 59. Strong desire 60. Getting warm 61. Closely confined 62. Chicken of the sea?

63. Related to ear 64. Spiritless 67. *”He Knows ____’re Alone” SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9