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June 9, 2021

North County’s got talent A McCluer High School’s 2021 graduate won an $8,000 scholarship for winning first place in this year’s St. Louis Teen Talent Competition

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By Charlotte Beard One of McCluer High School’s 2021 graduates recently took home an $8,000 scholarship as an award for winning first place in this year’s St. Louis Teen Talent Competition, which was pre-recorded at the Fox Theatre April 9-10 and aired on PBS May 24. Troy Staten, soon-to-be Webster University freshman, will use his winning towards a bachelor of fine arts degree in musical theatre.

“I graduated May 23 and Teen Talent was right after that,” stated Staten. “So, that was really incredible that I got to share that incredible moment with my peers and my family during graduation and Teen Talent. I am really grateful for that.”

In addition to pursuing musical theatre, Staten shared he intends to pursue film, TV, and music production with creating his own music.

For the competition, Staten sang ‘Not My Father’s Son’ in a mostly vacant auditorium.

According to Staten, with exception of the production crew, limited family members were permitted to attend and were seated at the back of the auditorium.

“It was really amazing because everybody was so understanding due to COVID time – due to there not being an audience,” stated Staten. “Pre-recording it was kind of hard for a lot of us to click-in with our inner performance (within) ourselves. But we faced that challenge as performers, dancers, and pianists. We didn’t know anything about the votes.”

Staten further stated that the teens left the Fox Theatre clueless with exception to the date the competition would air and the TV channel.

When asked where Staten drew his strength and inspiration for giving an impactful performance to a predominantly empty audito-

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Pg. F-1 CLASSIFIEDS AND HOME & GARDEN. Pg. F-2 /F-3 Photo courtesy ProPhotoSTL.com Troy Staten, a McCluer High School’s 2021 graduate, recently took home an $8,000 scholarship as an award for winning first place in this year’s St. Louis Teen Talent Competition, which was pre-recorded at the Fox Theatre April 9-10 and aired on PBS May 24.

rium, he shared that he had been performing since he was seven years old.

“I kind of already knew the stage is where I belong and where I wanted to be,” stated Staten. “I am always up for a challenge as a performer and as a person. I am dedicated to challenges, challenging times, and learning from that experience.”

Staten attributes his singing and performance experience to involvement with the Boys and Girls Club of America. He also added that he has been part of the Muny Kids and Muny Teens performance and training program for six years now. Due to his age, this See ‘TALENT’ page 3

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“I’ve performed all over the place – (in) metro St. Louis,” added Staten. “And I have (gone) out of town and did performances for the Boys and Girls Club of America.”

According to Staten, he chose “Not My Father’s Son” by Cyndi Lauper, which is about facing hard times with a father, to connect with all listeners of his performance. He stated that he hoped he would win the competition, but he was more excited to see the other performers.

The teen who recalled his past self “eye-opening” performance as Michael Jackson’s scarecrow role in the Wiz, cites some of his inspirations as Adele, Beyonce’, Bruno Mars, and Stevie Wonder.

“They push and inspire me with their music to tell my story,” shared Staten.

Photo courtesy ProPhotoSTL.com Staten was not the only winner from North Troy Staten, a McCluer High School’s 2021 graduate, recently took home an $8,000 scholarship as an award for winning County. Amani Goodson (Parkway North High first place in this year’s St. Louis Teen Talent Competition, which was pre-recorded at the Fox Theatre April 9-10 and School), Amiyah Harlan (Parkway Central aired on PBS May 24.

High School), Amaiya Knuckles-Johnson and Staten’s performance and the entire competition is available for Ravyn Stubblefield (Hazelwood Central High School), Amiyah McClure (University City High School) and Anijah Warlick (Car- online streaming at ninepbs.org/teentalent.

“I am still going forward with my dream – I will continue,” states dinal Ritter College Prep) were third place winners of the $4,000 Staten.

“My name will be world-wide soon and I am really confischolarship award for their contemporary dance performance to ‘Ultralight Beam’ by Kanye West. The second place prize of a dent in it.”

Teens may now register for the 12th Annual St. Louis Teen Tal$6,000 scholarship went to Aubory Bugg, Vocalist and Guitarist ent Competition at https://www.foxpacf.org. from Granite City High School.

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By Dr. Dave Baker

St. Louis Job Corps gives career training to underserved young adults Since its inception in 1964, Job Corps, administered by the United States Department of Labor, has assisted young men and women ages 16 through 24 to improve their lives through career pathway identification and training. Participation in Job Corps is absolutely free and provides financial incentives for those who choose to take advantage. Our priority at St. Louis Job Corps is to provide stability to individuals who may have experienced trauma, homelessness or disappointment with education. Health and dental care, housing, meals and the opportunity to earn a high school diploma are foremost in our service to the community. Because the St. Louis Job Corps Center (4333 Goodfellow Avenue) straddles the line between St. Louis City and County, we are centrally located to many of the neighborhoods we serve.

As a public educator, I often witnessed the struggles of students who wrestled with forces beyond their control. What was commonly absent from education for these young people was relevance. If you and your family struggle with housing, food and safety, traditional academic subjects usually take on little relevance. Job Corps’ mission is to locate young men and women for whom education may have become irrelevant and to guide them back onto an effective path so they can finish what they started. Our objective is to help them build a better life and become part of a necessary workforce that supports a variety of industries including construction, hospitality, healthcare and the United States Military.

My role as the Business and Community Liaison (BCL) provides opportunity to meet with current students and alumni, discussing their achievements, their goals and why joining Job Corps is/was a good decision. During a recent conversation with a student who was ready to successfully graduate from our center he stated, without hesitation, that Job Corps saved his life. He explained that he dropped out of high school and prior to enrolling in Job Corps he

was homeless; his prospects were bleak. He wasn’t dramatic and there was no indication he made the comment for affect. His goal is to move to New York and work in the airline industry; because he is completing our Advanced Transportation training program, that goal is likely realistic. As I walked away from that brief interaction, I choked-up. The fact that this young African-American man so easily and quickly let his guard down to explain his life situation and goals to a 54-year-old white man he had just met struck something.

For just a little while the cynicism that is so heavy in our world today faded.

I accepted the BCL position because I was confident my professional experience would benefit the St. Louis Job Corps Center. Five months into the role I realize I am the beneficiary of an opportunity that allows me to be a small part of an organization that can profoundly improve lives.

If you have a young person in your life who deserves the opportunity to get back on track, visit the St. Louis Job Corps website today @ stlouis.jobcorps.gov and click the Contact Us tab to connect with our Admissions Department.

Dr. Dave Baker acts as the Business and Community Liaison for the St. Louis Job Corps Center.

In June of 2020 he concluded a 31-year career as a Missouri public educator where he most recently served as an Assistant Superintendent with the Special School District of St. Louis County, overseeing career and technical education. Dave is a board member of the Special Education Foundation of St. Louis County, the Starkloff Disability Institute and the Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) organization.

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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Table for Four Guests ‘stepped up to the plate’ to support Boys & Girls Club Youth The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis held its annual Table for Four event on the field at Busch Stadium last month. The luncheon, themed, Step up to the Plate, attracted nearly 350 guests and raised over $120k to support programs for girls at the clubs. It was the first in person event of the year the organization has held (social distancing and masks were still in place).

Featured guests and speakers included 2021 Youth of the Year JaNiyah Banks, BGCSTL President Dr. Flint Fowler, KSDK Anchor & Reporter Michelle Li as emcee, Judy Armstrong (guest of honor), Carolyn Kindle Betz (Enterprise Holdings Foundation), Mayor Tishaura Jones, Karen Jordan (Dentons US LLP), Lauren Herring (Impact Group), Angellean Peters-Lewis (BJC) and Chonda Jordan Nwamu (Ameren Corporation).

During the event, Teen Center of Excellence member, D’Aura Tatum, was presented with the Joan Silber Volunteerism & Leadership award, which included a $1,000 scholarship. D’Aura is a seventh grader at Cross Keys Middle School and has been a member of the Boys & Girls Club since she was seven years old. She spoke at the Teen Center of Excellence groundbreaking ceremony; was featured in the 2020 Census PSA encouraging families to complete the census; marched in the

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The city of Florissant and The Knights of Columbus to co-sponsor a food truck event The Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council #2951 and the city of Florissant will be co-sponsoring a Food Truck Knight on June 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. on the lot near the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine located at 50 rue St. Francois. The trucks will serve until 7 p.m. and performing at the June event will be Dave & Blake from Sacred Heart will perform until 8 p.m.

The truck line up for the evening is: Zia’s Food Truck, Tuk Tuk Thai, Sweet Divine, Mann Meats, Blues Fired Pizza, Farmtruk, 2 Girls 4 Wheels, Locoz Tacoz, SNS Goodies, The Cheese Shack and Angie Burger.

Proceeds will benefit local nonprofit charities including the TEAM Food Pantry. Patrons are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for collection barrels that will be on site.

Submitted photo During the event, Teen Center of Excellence member, D’Aura Tatum, was presented with the Joan Silber Volunteerism & Leadership award, which included a $1,000 scholarship.

Peace Rally; and, performed with the nationally recognized step team at Lee Hamilton. She also enjoys performing in many of the theatrical plays as well as expanding her creative arts skills in videography and graphic design sessions at the Teen Center. Thanks to Club supporter Laura Herring, all four contestants plus the current Youth of the Year will each receive $500 scholarships.

Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular to light up downtown St. Louis sky The magic of fireworks will soon return to downtown St. Louis. In celebration of the 40th Fair Saint Louis and in recognition of the St. Louis region’s collaborative efforts to overcome the pandemic, the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, sponsored by Edward Jones, will take place July 4, starting at approximately 9:40 p.m.

Keeping with Fair Saint Louis tradition, the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular will be framed by the iconic Gateway Arch and dazzle over the Mississippi River. (Rain date if necessary is July 3.) This will be the largest fireworks show Fair Saint Louis has ever produced. The fireworks are part of the 40th Fair Saint Louis, presented by Enterprise.

“Thanks to the generosity of so many members of our community, including Enterprise and Edward Jones, Fair Saint Louis is thrilled to produce one of America’s largest fireworks celebrations, providing a uniquely St. Louis experience that has been an annual summer tradition for our region for 40 years,” said David Estes, General Chairman, Fair Saint Louis.

Fair Saint Louis activities under the Arch – including concerts and food and drink vendors – will return in 2022.

“Fair Saint Louis is a locally and independently produced event, and our dedicated staff members and hundreds of volunteers work year-round in booking entertainment, confirming vendors, coordinating activities and so much more. The dynamic nature of the pandemic affected those planning processes,” said Estes. “While concerts under the Arch will return in 2022, please join us as we

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celebrate Independence Day 2021 with a spectacular fireworks show you won’t want to miss!”

City of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones will do the honors in “pressing the button” to launch the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular.

Fireworks details and how to watch: The Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular will feature 3,000 shells launched from three barges positioned on the Mississippi River. Spectators will enjoy breathtaking effects such as star blasters, double rings, Niagara Falls scenes and much more.

Starting at 9:40 p.m., the fireworks will stream live online at KMOV.com and on the KMOV app.

Fair Saint Louis hopes spectators will view the fireworks show safely, including by streaming live at home with their families or by enjoying them from downtown restaurants and hotels in support of local businesses.

The score will feature patriotic music and current hits, and will broadcast live on iHeart Radio’s local stations 93.7 The Bull, 103.3 KLOU and Z107.7.

More Fair Saint Louis announcements to come: Fair Saint Louis has been hard at work planning a safe and exciting new initiative in celebration of St. Louis’ tradition of sports, science and innovation. An announcement will be made soon, so stay tuned. Please visit fairsaintlouis.org and the Fair’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages (@fairsaintlouis) for more information about the fireworks and for additional Fair Saint Louis announcements.

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Olivette goes the greenway Great Rivers Greenway begins $4.6 million construction project to link Warson Park to Dielman Road with walking and bike trails

By Charlotte Beard Great Rivers Greenway’s long running project to connect communities without need for an automobile has included the city of Olivette in its regional plan. The $4.6 million construction will begin in Warson Park in coordination with the construction of the Olivette Community Center this fall season.

The Centennial Greenway design team includes engineering consultant firm, WSP and DTLS Landscape Architects.

The city’s Bike and Walk, and Parks Master Plans are helping both the city and Great Rivers Greenway save money by working together to coordinate the

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greenway with Olivette’s plans.

The local sales tax from the regional greenway project and federal funding of $1 million through the Transportation Alternatives program are covering the Olivette cost.

The city of Olivette and Great Rivers Greenway performed a study in 2018 to identify the preferred route for the greenway, followed by identification for phases of the project in 2019. According to the city, community members and neighbors are being involved in the project. Last year, community members provided input to guide the greenway design Submitted photos from Warson Park to Dielman Road. ”Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) reached out to the Olivette Community in 2020 in a variety of ways to advance the design of the Centennial Greenway,” stated Anne Milford, Communications Coordinator for Great Rivers Greenway. “In the summer, after Olivette’s virtual July ‘Coffee with the Mayor,’ we launched an online survey to gather feedback from the community about greenway use, community connections, desired amenities and features. We learned that most community members would use the greenway for riding bikes, walking and to enjoy nature with destinations to Indian Meadows Park and Warson Park. Desired amenities included trash receptacles, native plantings, benches, and directional/informational signage.

The survey results were shared with community members at a virtual public meeting in November along with updates on the preliminary design plan. These preliminary plans for the greenway have been well received, and the community has been supportive of the project. GRG has also met with the residents and owners of the properties that are directly adjacent to the planned greenway route to make sure they have a clear understanding of the project and any potential impacts, as well as to hear their concerns. We will continue to connect with these greenway neighbors as the project advances toward construction.”

The greenway designers are currently working to understand the potential

impact of the greenway construction and provide benefits to the surrounding natural community. The greenway design is meant to improve water quality, prevent erosion and stormwater pollution, prevent impacts to migratory birds and threatened and endangered species such as native bats, and integrate cultural heritage. Steps are being taken to preserve trees that are not dead and at risk of dropping limbs.

In addition, invasive plants along the River des Peres that harm surrounding plants will be replaced with native plants. These plants will help to keep soil in place, prevent erosion and protect wildlife and waterways.

During the summer, the design will be completed from Warson Park to Dielman Road and along Olive Boulevard near I-170. The fall 2021 construction is expected to continue for this design phase into the year 2023. The remaining design and build for Dielman Road to Olive is expected to occur 2023 to 2025.

The completed greenway, connecting Warson Park, the new Olivette Community Center, Indian Meadows Park, and Olive Boulevard stores and restaurants, will include a trail for various usage not limited to wheelchair access. In addition, the greenway will provide benches and signs with information about the nature, culture, and history of the area. Native plants will be implemented to restore the streambank, manage stormwater near the headwaters of the River des Peres, and create a quality habitat for native wildlife.

Regionally, the Centennial Greenway will connect 17 miles from Forest Park in St. Louis City to Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park in St. Louis County, over the Missouri River and across St. Charles County when it is fully completed. For more information, visit www.

GreatRiversGreenway.org or call 314-436-7009.

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The city of Florissant and the VFW to host a flag retirement ceremony On Saturday, June 12 the VFW and the city of Florissant will host a Flag Retirement Ceremony that will be held in the front of Florissant City Hall starting at 11 a.m. The event is open to the patriotic Florissant community to attend. The Daughters of American Revolution (DAR), Florissant American Legion and neighboring VFW posts in Overland and Woodson Terrace as well as police and fire departments will assist in mentoring our various area Scouting Troops in the proper etiquette for our nation’s flag.

The purpose of a flag retirement ceremony is to encourage proper respect for the flag of the United States and to provide for disposal of unserviceable flags in a dignified manner in accordance with U. S. Code.

If anyone has a flag that should be retired, there is a flag retirement box that was donated by the American Legion Post 444 that is inside city hall in the vestibule area by the rear entrance as well as a box at the VFW post.

United Way and Lyft partner to provide transportation to vaccine appointments United Way of Greater St. Louis is offering free rides via transportation network Lyft to help local people access COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Local residents can contact United Way 2-1-1 by dialing 2-1-1 (1-800-427-4626) or visiting 211helps.org to schedule a ride or for more information.

The program, which aims to provide access to thousands of rides to local people over the next year, is available to any resident of the following counties who is having trouble accessing transportation for COVID-19 vaccine appointments: Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois and St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson counties and St. Louis City in Missouri. Rides may only be used for appointments located in those same counties.

“Access to transportation was one of the top local needs identified in our Community Needs Assessment, and the COVID-19 crisis has only amplified this challenge for many of our neighbors without reliable, safe access to vehicles or public transportation,” said Regina Greer, chief impact officer at United Way of Greater St. Louis. “By leveraging the power of our 2-1-1 navigation center and strong network of partners, we are helping to ensure everyone eligible can get to these crucial COVID-19 vaccine appointments.”

Residents should schedule their COVID-19 vaccine appointment first, and then contact 2-1-1 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to schedule their rides. Residents may schedule up to four rides per person (a ride to and from each vaccine appointment) and may schedule rides up to seven days in advance. Safety precautions will be in place to keep participants and Lyft drivers safe during rides. Large drive-up vaccination events are not eligible for the program, and other restrictions and eligibility requirements may apply.

In addition to partnering with United Way, the program partners include Anthem, The Centene Charitable Foundation, JPMorgan Chase, National Hispanic Council on Aging, National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, National Urban League, the National Action Network and many others.

2-1-1 is available to Missouri and Southwest Illinois residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is staffed by trained specialists to assist individuals and families with fast, free and confidential help finding health and human services. The resource and navigation center has served as a key resource for local people during the COVID-19 crisis, receiving nearly 223,000 requests for assistance in 2020, a 54% increase over 2019.

Individuals can contact 2-1-1 by calling or texting 1-800-4274626 or visiting 211helps.org, where they can utilize an online chat, search directory or mobile app.

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By Vicki Bahr

The Saturday night my sister disappeared Saturdays were pretty much always the same when I was young, when my Mom and Aunt Jo went over to Grandpa’s house to clean, do his weekly wash and cook fat hamburgers with diced onions for dinner.

I loved Saturdays. I was old enough to go with my Grandpa to the A&P, and I was allowed to help him grind the coffee beans and to scoop out the perfect container of roasted peanuts with skins on them for our afternoon snack. My little sister stayed back at the house, and the time alone with my Grandpa was priceless.

When we got back, the afternoon was spent playing with the girls who lived up the block from my grandfather. We jumped rope and played hopscotch and paper dolls, and made clover necklaces in the little orchard next to Grandpa’s house. The girls’ Dad worked at a candy factory and we always had packages of LIK-M-AID and Pixy Stix to enjoy as we played. One of the girls was my age, and her sister was a couple of years older. Neither of them knew the pain of being burdened with my younger sister, Gail, and having to watch her when I just wanted to be best friends with them.

We’d come in for dinner when my Dad and Uncle Max pulled into the driveway after work, and evenings were spent sitting on Grandpa’s front porch listening to the ball game on his big portable radio as it got dark enough that all you could see were the glowing tips of their cigarettes, and the street lights started to buzz as they slowly came on.

The rattle of the paper boy’s wheeled box as he pushed it down the street shouting “Papers! Get your papers here!” was the signal for our Hide and Seek game to begin. We ran all over the neighborhood and hid under crawl spaces, behind trash cans and alongside garages. Grandpa’s next-door neighbors, Lulu and Freddy, had no children, but their yappy dog loved running up and down the fence with us. It was a time of innocence and predictability and magic as the lightning bugs lit the orchard and we ran from yard to yard seeking the hiders.

But that night, we had forgotten the hole that had been dug between Grandpa’s sidewalk and the street. He had told us about it earlier in the day, but when it got dark and we were playing Hide and Seek, we forgot about it. The street department or the electric department or some department had dug a square hole about four feet deep and left it open with no caution tape or barriers around it, and it had mud in the bottom of it from when it had rained the day before.

We couldn’t find my little sister in either of her two very predictable hiding spots, then heard her quietly crying in the bottom of the hole. My Dad and Uncle Max and Grandpa came flying down the front steps and stood at the edge of the hole with a flashlight peering down at my petrified, sweaty, muddy little sister, and reached down for her hands to pull her up. Grandpa was furious that the hole had been left open and promised that the street department or electric department or whichever department had left it open was going to hear from him first thing Monday morning, because just think about what might have happened.

And maybe for the first time ever I felt happy that my little sister was there with me on Saturdays, that she was alright, and that there were grape popsicles for all of us that night to celebrate her escape from the hole.

By the next week there were sticks buried around the perimeter of the hole, and plastic tape wrapped around them. True to his word, my Grandpa had gotten things taken care of. I held my sister’s hand as we hid together that Saturday night, not ready to let her out of my sight.

And all was right with the world.

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

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

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St. Louis game developer creates Bratz Total Fashion Makeover game Independent video game developer Graphite Lab developed the newly released Bratz Total Fashion Makeover mobile game. The free makeover game allows players to complete hundreds of exciting puzzles, style their characters by selecting highly fashionable clothes, hairstyles, makeup, and even furniture to become a social media star. The app has already entered the top 20 most popular puzzle games in the U.S. and is available on the App Store and Google Play for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices.

St. Louis-based Graphite Lab – which brought the game to life from title to finish – collaborated with Bratz manufacturer Chatsworth, California MGA Entertainment, the world’s largest privately-held toy company,

and UK-based Outright Games, the leading worldwide publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment.

Bratz is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary.

The original product line features four 10-inch fashion dolls named Sasha, Cloe, Yasmin and Jade. In addition to spin-offs like Bratz Kidz and Bratz Babyz, the Bratz characters have been featured in television and web series, a movie, music albums and video games.

The Bratz Total Fashion Makeover is a match three puzzle game where the user earns Bratz Bucks to help design a perfect look. Key features include: • Hundreds of levels to play: Match three or more pieces to finish fun puzzles and earn powerful boost-

ers.

• Stylish story: Finish each round to progress through the storyline and move forward to the next stage.

• Renovate and decorate: Improve your apartment by adding decorations and investing in trend outfits.

• Classic characters: Interact with favorite characters including the original core four Bratz girls.

“This game is made for players who grew up with the Bratz brand,” said Graphite Lab’s Owner and Studio Director Matt Raithel. “We are proud of this fashion-first product, which we will continuously update based on player reactions and input.”

Creve Coeur Economic Development Committee announces 2021 Business Awards Winners The city of Creve Coeur Economic Development Committee recognized the winners of the sixth annual Creve Coeur Business Awards during a ceremony on May 20 at the Creve Coeur–Olivette Chamber Membership Luncheon. Creve Coeur Mayor Bob Hoffman announced the winners of each category, including: Heart of the Community Award 2021 – Congregation Shaare Emeth (11645 Ladue Rd.) Congregation Shaare Emeth was recognized with this year’s Heart of the Community Award for making a positive impact in Creve Coeur by playing a significant role in telling the story of Dr. Howard Phillip Venable. In 1956, Dr. Venable and his wife, Katie Venable, purchased land in Creve Coeur to build their home, however the city acquired their land by the power of eminent domain and later turned the land into a park. City and court records show that the people leading this effort were motivated by bigotry and racial animus and sought to prevent the Venables from building their home

in the city due to their race. When members of Congregation Shaare Emeth discovered the history behind the park, they stepped forward to do what they could to right this wrong for the betterment of the community. This process included the creation of the Venable Park Coalition, attending ward town halls and city council meetings, and voicing their concerns at a public forum dedicated to discussing the park’s history. The dedicated and persistent efforts of Congregation Shaare Emeth directly led to a positive change in our community. In December 2019, the Creve Coeur City Council acknowledged this past injustice and renamed the park as Dr. H. Phillip Venable Memorial Park.

This fall, the city will host a park rededication ceremony in honor of Dr. Venable and his family.

Most Innovative Business Award 2021 – PAPR FORCE This year’s award highlights the innovative efforts of two Creve Coeur physicians, Dr. David Katzman and Dr. Jennifer DeLaney, who saw firsthand

the risks that healthcare workers were taking during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Katzman and DeLaney recognized the need for a safe, comfortable and reusable device to protect healthcare workers from exposure to infection, which led to the development of a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) of their own design.

The device they created 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-ahalf times better at preventing exposure than an N-95 mask. During the past year, Katzman and DeLaney have donated this NIOSH-approved PAPR to hospitals in the United States and to medical providers in developing countries around the world where there is limited access to vaccines.

Green Business Award 2021 – O’Connor Insurance (12101 Olive Blvd.)

O’Connor Insurance was recognized as the winner of this year’s Green Business Award for making sustainability an integral part of its business practices and taking significant steps to create an environmentally friendly office space. They were the first commercial property in Creve Coeur to install solar panels, and the cost savings from the solar panels have since paid for themselves. This business switched to LED overhead lights several years ago, with automatic lights switches and a programmable thermostat to help conserve energy when the office space is not in use.

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is also one of only a dozen businesses to have received Green Business Certification from the City of Creve Coeur, a recognition presented to businesses that meet a certain high standard of green business practices.

Favorite Restaurant Award 2021 – Orzo Mediterranean Grill (11627 Olive Blvd.)

Nominated by its customers and selected by popular vote, Orzo Mediterranean Grill is known for its Mediterranean flavors with seasoned proteins and fresh, locally sourced vegetables. In addition to offering healthy delicious dishes, owners Nick and Laura Cowlen also host community give-back days where a percentage of sales is donated to a nonprofit organization. Orzo Mediterranean Grill first opened its doors early last year, prior to the start of the pandemic. Operating the first year of their restaurant under COVID-19 restrictions has been challenging, but the community has continued to show its support for this new Creve Coeur staple. As both business owners and residents of Creve Coeur, Nick and Laura go above and beyond to make meaningful connections with their customers—who are oftentimes also their neighbors.

“Our local businesses play an essential role that strengthens our community,” said Mayor Hoffman. “I would like to congratulate this year’s winners for demonstrating outstanding commitment to the Creve Coeur community, all while facing the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic during the past year.”

The annual Creve Coeur Business Awards program recognizes local businesses for their innovation, achievements, and positive impact to the Creve Coeur community. All Creve Coeur businesses were eligible to be nominated.

More information about the Creve Coeur Business Awards is available at www.crevecoeurmo.gov/BusinessAwards.

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Normandy Schools Collaborative seeking qualified, dedicated candidates for variety of roles The Normandy Schools Collaborative is seeking qualified and committed individuals to join its team of professionals. If that’s you, visit the Normandy Recruitment Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 12 at Barack Obama School at 3883 Jennings Station Road.

The collaborative has openings in a variety of areas including classroom teachers, administration, information technology, custodial/maintenance, and transportation (bus drivers).

“We have amazing opportunities for the right individuals to do great work and make a positive impact on children and the community,” said Marcus C. Robinson, Normandy Superintendent of Schools. “Normandy is in the midst of an exciting transformation and we have the right opportunity for those who want to be a part of what’s next. That opportunity is in a variety of areas, all with the ability to impact the lives of students.”

Normandy offers a competitive compensation package, along with campuses located near local interstates and main thoroughfares. The Normandy footprint is also home to the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Express Scripts, and historic neighborhoods like Pasadena Hills and Bellerive Acres. Voters in the district recently approved PropPhoto courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative osition V, which will provide $26 million to make needed renova- Library Media Specialist Gwendolyn Shipp (at left) speaks to a class at Barack Obama School in the Normandy Schools Collaborative. The school district is holding a recruitment fair June 12 for openings in a variety of areas tions and additions at Normandy including classroom teachers, information technology, transportation, and custodial/maintenance.

High School.

Registration for the recruitment fair is not required, but recommended. To register for the recruitment fair or to see a list of all employment opportunities, please visit the Human Resources page on the Normandy website, www. normandysc.org.

Help Hazelwood Get Healthy campaign wins NCI Community Development Leadership Award The Help Hazelwood Get Healthy public health campaign has been selected to receive a 2021 North County Incorporated Community Development Leadership Award. The campaign, which encourages people to wear masks, wash their hands, and practice social distancing, was launched by Hazelwood School District (HSD) in October of 2020 to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

At the start of the 2020-2021 school year, all HSD students were attending school virtually and COVID-19 infection rates were climbing throughout North St. Louis County. Under the guidance of Anthony Kiekow, Director of Communications, and Christian Bertel, Coordinator of Health Services, the campaign played a key role in the district being able to resume face-toface instruction in March of 2021.

“The campaign being recognized by North County Incorporated is wonderful news, but what excites me the most, is the positive impact it has had on the health of our students, staff, faculty, parents, and community members,” said Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, Superintendent of HSD. The campaign officially started with a free drive-thru resource event at Hazelwood Central High School. During the event, more than 5,000 resource kits, which included thermometers, disposable masks, and information pamphlets about COVID-19 symptoms/testing, were distributed to community members. Additional

campaign highlights include healthy billboard messages, contests to keep stakeholders engaged, and compelling radio and newspaper advertisements.

HSD students took on a leadership role throughout the campaign. Their voices were heard loud and clear in the public service announcement video, “Mask, Wash, Distance.”

The emotional video, which has been viewed more than 3,000 times across HSD communication platforms, features a call to action for all North County residents.

In early 2021, the campaign evolved to include COVID-19 vaccine education. To help HSD community members separate facts from myths, an in-depth interview about the COVID-19 vaccine was conducted with Dr. Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis. The Washington University School of Medicine infectious diseases physician has been featured on major news outlets, including CNN, CBS, and BBC. Finally, in March, the campaign partnered with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and the Missouri National Guard to vaccinate more than 700 district employees and program partners. The next phase of the Help Hazelwood Get Healthy campaign will focus on vaccination opportunities for eligible HSD students.

District representatives will accept the award at the NCI Annual Leadership Breakfast on Sept. 17.

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

EVENTS June 9: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

What to watch for in yourself and others. Learn info that will help your employees and the communities you serve. Join us via Zoom at noon to learn about the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s; common warning signs; the importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis; next steps and expectations for the diagnostic process and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

To register visit: https://tinyurl.com/ SBJUN9 or call Jeremy Koerber at 314-801-0437.

June 11-12: Collectables show

42nd Annual Swap-A- Rama, Breweriana and Beer Can Collectables Show takes place June 11-12 from 10 a.m.

– 5 p.m. on the Knights of Columbus grounds at 50 Rue St. Francois in Florissant. Free admission.

June 12: Home and garden tour

A Summertime Past Home & Garden Tour sponsored by Historic St. Louis will take place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join twenty-five historic sites, museums, and privately-owned homes who have come together to present a glorious summer tour. See how our ancestors connected with the land in both ornamental and practical ways.

Enjoy various summertime activities.

Historic Saint Louis sites fees vary by location. Visit historicsaintlouis.org to learn more.

June 12: Fashion show

Red Hat Society’s Ladies in Red Chapter, an international women’s social society to meet like-minded friends, will host a fashion show. The show commemorates Ladies in Red fifth anniversary and will be held at Marriott Airport Hotel at 10700 Pear Tree Lane between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information please contact the Ambassador/Queen 314-496-6625 or email ladiesinred630953@gmail.com.

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.

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

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

Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132. For a limited period the Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.

Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.

Tuesdays: Bingo

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

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

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

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

Blood

pressure

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

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • June 9, 2021 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.

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.

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: 314-3446090.

SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre

A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314-738-2599.

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, 314344-6177

Free Mammogram Screenings:

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

Speaker’s Bureau:

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

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

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314953-8100.

Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Hospital

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

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

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

Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9 p.m., www.Nar-Anon.org

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Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/ for people with pulmonary disease

Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am - 12pm, $30, 314953-6090

Wednesdays: STEPS Schizo-phrenia Support Group 6:30-7:30pm, 314-839-3171.

Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program

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

This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314-344-6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment.

SSM St. Joseph Health Center & Hospital West Auxiliary

Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group

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

Non profit organization assisting the hosp. by holding fund raisering activities, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians and acting as good will ambassadors to community.

We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636-947-5466.

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Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B...

Lindenwood are national champs The No. 2 Lindenwood University women’s lacrosse team, who won 17 out of 18 games this season and were a perfect 7-0 in Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), picked up a 14-12 win over Queens. This was the National Championship game this past Sunday afternoon from Salem, Virginia.

This is the Lions’ first National Championship in program history!

Queens this season were victorious with 14 wins out of 16 attempts and were also perfect in their South At-

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lantic Conference (SAC) at 8-0.

The details: After the game was tied 2-2 six minutes in, Lindenwood closed the opening half on an 10-3 scoring run, taking a 12-5 lead into intermission.

The Lions showed a balanced attack as four different players netted two or more goals, led by Lexy Biller who tallied three. Lindenwood took control of the game by converting 4-of-7 free position shots and compiling 11 draw controls as a team. In the half, the Lions outshot the Royals 24-7 and scooped up 12 ground balls as a team.

Emma Arnold and Biller scored the Lions’ goals in the half, as they were able to hold of the Royals for a 14-12 victory, picking up the win. For the game, Lindenwood outshot Queens 40-18.

Standouts in the game: • Six different Lions registered points in the win.

• Biller led the way with four goals on the day.

• Biller, Carly Fedorowski, Kate MacDonell and Emma Wildhart scooped up a team-high three ground balls. ?

• Hailey Dobbins caused three turnovers, tops on the team.

• Eleanor Kast made three saves, earning her 10th win of the season.

• Fedorowski, Dobbins, Erin McGuire and Kast made the all-tournament team.

• Biller was named Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. * What a finish to an almost perfect season

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UMSL picks up awards in tennis The University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s and women’s tennis teams were represented in the final ITA NCAA DII National Rankings, as announced by the organization. The women received both national and Midwest Region rankings, while the men had one regional ranking.

Those rankings include: • Women’s team ranked No. 45 nation-

ally and No. 6 regionally • Marina Prediger (singles): No. 34 nationally | No. 8 regionally • Prediger & Odette Beagrie in doubles were No.6 regionally • Ben-Hur Kasprzak playing in singles ranked No.12 regionally * Hard work pays off Baseball in O’Fallon this weekend The O’Fallon Hoots are members of the Prospect 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.

Come out to see exciting baseball this Thursday and Friday with some great promotions.

Friday the Cape Codfish will play at the Hoots with the contest starting at 6:30 p.m. and concluding with their popular Fireworks Friday promo.

Saturday the Burlington Bees will travel from Illinois to play at the Hoots with the Office Theme Night along with Coffee Mugs.

For more details visit www.OfallonHoots.com The Hoots and CarShield Field are committed to providing a safe and responsible environment for friends and families to enjoy entertainment this summer. We will continue to comply with federal, state and local government health mandates and recommendations. * Great baseball locally

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:

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Breakfast with a powerful punch

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Breakfast Burrito Servings: 4

Ingredients: 2 teaspoon canola oil 1 small red onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes salt, to taste pepper, to taste 4 eggs 4 egg whites 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese nonstick cooking spray

Directions:

4 flour tortillas 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup salsa 1 large tomato, seeded and diced 1 avocado, sliced hot sauce (optional)

In large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add red onion and red bell pepper; cook 8 minutes. Add black beans and red pepper flakes; cook 3 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Transfer to dish.

In medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites. Stir in cheese until combined.

Heat large skillet over low heat, add egg

mixture and scramble 3 minutes, or until cooked through.

Spread sour cream over tortilla. Spread salsa over sour cream. Spoon 1/4 bean mixture over salsa. Spoon 1/4 scrambled eggs over bean mixture. Top with diced tomatoes and avocado. Drizzle with hot sauce, if desired. Roll-up burrito. Repeat three times with remaining ingredients and serve.

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‘A Quiet Place Part II’ speaks volumes

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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.

t the annual Oscars celebration, the award for “Best Sound” typically goes to those who excel in sound mixing, recording and editing. The sound engineers on the set of “A Quiet Place Part II” evidently had to think outside the box, however. The sequel to John Krasinski’s popular 2018 horror film focuses on the Abbot family in their efforts to avoid attracting alien creatures who track their prey via sound.

The film opens with a title slide containing the words “Day 1” and shows a quiet slice of life just before the aliens show up. Lee Abbott (Krasinski) makes a quick stop at the local grocer and then heads to a baseball game before the world changes. More than a year later, Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt) and her children are dealing with Lee’s death and the destruction of their home. Forced to leave their residence, they hit the road and run into Emmett (Cillian Murphy), a family friend who no longer trusts people and refuses to help them.

As director, co-producer and writer, John Krasinski is a triple threat as he once again takes his place behind the camera. Krasinski has his fingerprints all over the story using

has an amazing grace about her when facing a tough situation. She is more like her father than anyone imagined and she’s willing to go the extra mile. The family’s continued use of American Sign Language (ASL) conveys emotions better onscreen than spoken dialogue ever could.

Blunt’s character also is incredibly resourceful while she’s carrying her newborn baby on the road.

Evelyn knows how to scrounge for medications and other supplies Photo courtesy Paramount Pictures such as oxygen tanks to use while the baby is secured in a soundproof basket. Cillian Murphy’s Emmett characters created by Bryan Woods and Scott also finds his inner courage thanks to the exBeck, but the director’s wife, Emily Blunt, amples set by Regan. She convinces the cyndoes the heavy lifting. As the Abbott’s are ical Emmett to follow her on an errand that leaving the house that kept them isolated, the could help them all. camera shows their nearly bare feet walking “A Quiet Place II” is a fine piece of filmon some tough terrain. Son Marcus (Noah making and one that redefines the traditional Jupe) also pays the price for not watching horror film. It’s hard to tell if director Krawhere he’s going. sinski and company would want to come back Though classified as a horror film, “A Quiet for another outing, but I think the audience Place II” possesses an elegant beauty. Summer would be in favor of it. releases can be loud and boisterous but, when “A Quite Place II,” rated PG-13, is currentcompared to “Quiet Place II,” they really don’t ly playing in theaters. For those who like to say anything meaningful. Deaf actress Mil- stream new films, it will be available around licent Simmonds, who plays Regan Abbott, July 12 on Paramount Plus.

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John Hanna

Crossword: Night at the Theater

‘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 As if flying weren’t a pain enough already now this – weight restrictions.

Of course, it’s all done for “safety”.

Maybe that’s why they’ve quit feeding us on flights. All that extra poundage from the food might cause the floor to cave in.

I can tell this is going to be awkward for me.

TSA: “Ma’am I’ve detected something in your left sock and I’m going to need to pat you down to see if you’re carrying anything hazardous on your person. Would you mind pulling up your pant leg and letting me have a look?”

Me, pulling up my pant leg: “I don’t see why this is really necessary.”

“It all has to do with safety. Looks like you’re packing two large Snicker bars. Very dangerous.”

“Dangerous for who? We don’t even get fed on flights anymore. I need them in case my complimentary bag of mostly-air-with-a-few-dry-peanuts won’t last through an eight- hour flight and I pass out.”

“Sorry, but we have new weight restrictions.

You’ll have to discard them.”

That wasn’t going to happen. I quickly “discarded” them into my mouth.

TSA: “Okay. That wasn’t smart. I’m going to have to ask you to step on the scale.”

“Wait…what? You’ve already physically patted me down; wanded my extremities and shoved me through a radiation-emitting x-ray, which penetrated my clothing and revealed my unmentionables to who-knows-who. And now you want to know my most personal information…my weight?!”

“Sorry…federal regulations. We don’t want to have any excess bulk which would cause the engines to drop over a highly populated area.”

I reluctantly complied and stepped onto the

Weighing in scales. Suddenly an alarm sounded; a message in neon flashed: “Weight unacceptable! Abort!”

“Ma’am, it looks like you’ve exceeded our load limit. I’m going to have to ask you to either shed a few pounds in the next fifteen minutes or reschedule your flight until you get your volume in check.

Might wanna cut down on the candy bars…maybe enroll in a Zumba class or two.”

What to do? I had to lose weight fast or miss my flight. I took off my shoes and left them in the security tray. That ought to shed a few pounds.

Hmm, I wonder if there’s a federal regulation about being barefoot?

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. *Treble or bass ___ 5. Pharaoh’s cobra 8. *Zeus’ sister and wife, and character in Broadway musical “Xanadu” 12. Hair-dwelling parasites 13. Quinceañera or bat mitzvah, e.g.

14. Puts money in the bank 15. Pearl Harbor locale 16. Flair 17. Inuit boat 18. *Record-holding musical for most awards received by a single production, with The 20. *Broadway hit “Jagged Little ___” 21. *Comment to the audience 22. Web address 23. ____’er ____, at the pump 26. Private chapel 30. Keats’ poem 31. Quit 34. Medley 35. ____ ____ or do nothing 37. Right-angle building extension 38. Razor nick 39. Like lemon 40. Make a choice 42. 1960s teen idol, Bobby ____ 43. Give authority

45. Bias crime perpetrators 47. *Theater, e.g.

48. Cordial disposition 50. Surrender 52. *Non-musical with record number of Tony nominations 56. Shredded cabbage dishes 57. *Melpomene, e.g.

58. Just a little 59. Gold unit 60. Lodge fellows 61. “Game of Thrones” bastard 62. Without purpose 63. Past tense of “is” 64. Short-term employee DOWN 1. Hoof sound 2. Yarn spinner 3. Canyon sound 4. Like medieval European society 5. Was sick 6. Fixed look 7. Montblanc and such 8. *Musical with record number of Tony nominations 9. Like most fairytale stepmothers 10. Madrid’s Club de Fútbol 11. Pose a question 13. Chef’s prescription 14. Toyota sports car model

19. Shylock’s practice 22. Coffee pot 23. *Bob ____, choreographer with most Tony awards 24. *”Break a leg” or “have two left feet,” e.g.

25. Reduce pressure (2 words) 26. Eye up and down 27. Mediterranean appetizer 28. Type of potato masher 29. Ox connectors 32. *Tiresias in “Oedipus Rex,” e.g.

33. Feverish 36. *NYC district 38. Washington, e.g.

40. Sun’s descent 41. Onion-like herb 44. Seize by force 46. Obsolete office position 48. Spurious wing 49. *Comedy and tragedy, on a Tony medallion 50. Attired 51. *James ____ Jones, multiple Tony winner 52. Old World duck 53. Like Silver’s owner 54. H or O in H2O, e.g.

55. Make a raucous noise 56. Mogul equipment

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