August 11, 2021
Tumbling into tomorrow
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Circus Harmony’s Architecture and Acrobats program finds historically significant architectural sites and performs a site-specific show.
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St. Louis circus program Circus Harmony receives PNC Arts Alive grant to help rebuild what was lost during the pandemic By Téa Perez The past year and a half has been a circus for most, but for St. Louis social circus school, Circus Harmony, it’s been quite literally the opposite. Founder and artistic/executive director Jessica Hentoff has been teaching circus to young people in the greater St. Louis area since 1989. She officially formed the nonprofit Circus Harmony in 2001, whose home base lies at City Museum. “We use the teaching and performing of circus arts to motivate social change, and we do it by building character and (...) building bridges between communities,” Hentoff said. With a multitude of programs including
Peace Through Pyramids, in which they bring kids together from different places, partnering with circus schools in places such as Israel and Puerto Rico, it was quite the transition moving to an online rehearsal format. “When the pandemic hit we instantly started doing what we called ‘quaran’-training and doing classes online,” Hentoff said. The pandemic caused a great imbalance in the way life is gone about, especially in the aspect of mental health. Circus Harmony saw that and decided to express this through their art. “(The beginning of the pandemic) was such an unbalanced time,” Hentoff said. “One kid said, ‘usually I can ask a grown-up what to do,
but nobody knows what to do.’ So we created a show called The Balancing Act, walking the pandemic tightrope.” Their show, The Balancing Act, focused on how people were keeping their balance. Kids would perform circus acts in their living rooms, yards, parks or wherever open space was available. It allowed kids and even some parents, teachers and alumni to give their own perspective of the pandemic through art. While the pandemic became a catalyst for so much creativity, it also halted the ability of those less fortunate to take part in this program. “(COVID-19) shut off opportunities for a See ‘TUMBLING’’ page 2
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‘TUMBLING’ from cover lot of people and a lot of kids especially in the lower-income areas,” Hentoff said. “We offered ‘quaran’-training classes right away, well that’s nice if you have Wi-Fi. If you have a device.” There were many students Circus Harmony was no longer able to reach due to a lack of connectivity. “We lost a lot of our outreach locations, and although we offer scholarships yearround to our programs, the biggest problem in St. Louis is transportation,” Hentoff said. Part of the PNC Arts Alive grant will go toward allowing Circus Harmony to go into different neighborhoods and teach as well as perform there. It is a two-year grant, as PNC wants the programs they fund to be able to prove proof of concept. Along with the money itself, they are providing Circus Harmony with training from their Design Thinking team, which is intended to help them find new ways to solve problems. One program in particular this grant will be benefiting is the Architecture and Acrobats program. “We came up with the idea for Architecture and Acrobats, which is to find these historically significant architectural sites (and) do a site specific show, outside, so that even if the pandemic gets really bad again, we should be able to safely do it,” Hentoff said. These site specific shows are intended to teach and share the stories of these sites, to recount history through performance. “(PNC Arts Alive) is about the arts being alive and accessible,” Hentoff said. “A lot of
times you’re living in a neighborhood and you don’t even realize what historical significance it has, and this is a city with a rich history.” Besides being an opportunity to see culture and history through the medium of a circus performance, Circus Harmony creates opportunities unlike others accessible to young people. “We create opportunities for young people to defy gravity,” Hentoff said. “(And) not just defy gravity, but defy the other limitations based on you by society.” With a wide demographic of kids taking part in this program, there is a large aim to change not only their perceptions of themselves, but the audience’s perceptions of them as well. Circus Harmony has created a strong bond between each performer, teacher and alumni. Incoming college freshman Sabrina Skaggs has been a part of this program for seven years, although she would describe it as less of a program and more of a family. William Hickey, another incoming college freshman, echoes the same sentiment about this circus being a found family. “It really is an extra family that you get to keep with you for the rest of your life,” Hickey said. “It’s crazy, It’s a little room in the City Museum that not many people know about, but there’s this whole world going on here, and you can just jump right into it.” The prospects of this grant bring a lot of excitement to the performers who are ready to start tumbling and twirling again. “I know that (the PNC Arts Alive grant is) really big, and I know that (Circus Harmony will love) using that grant to put more
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Photo courtesy Jessica Hentoff Circus Harmony’s Architecture and Acrobats program finds historically significant architectural sites and performs a site-specific show.
shows on, do more outreach programs, and just spread circus through the community,” Skaggs said. “That money can do so much and can provide opportunities for so many more people and give the circus that larger platform,” Hickey said. “It’s so exciting to think about what we could do with the PNC money.” To help support Circus Harmony and their mission to connect the community through circus, their website has all the information needed to donate or book them for a show. They also sell their own coffee called Defy Gravity Coffee, whose proceeds go to supporting the Flying Children Scholarship Fund. Circus Harmony is always looking for prospective students and performers as well. By Dr. Larry A. Brown
Whatever happened to ‘The Golden Rule’ Many years ago, children were taught over and over, to abide by the terms of “The Golden Rule.” “Do unto others as you would have them to do unto you!” This was preached from the pulpit as well as in many homes and schools. Though this has a biblical reference, everyone generally felt that it was a very good practice of which to be reminded. This, of course, assumes that one would only want “good things” to happen to and for oneself. Somewhere along the way, this phrase became used and said less and less, until now, some – in fact – many, have not even heard of it. Often, when asked to recite this rule, people will say, “What Golden Rule are you talking about?” This is most unfortunate because it is a positive thought, which can guide social interaction and relating to other people. Just think, how much better everything would be in the world, if folks treated their neighbors or even strangers, the same way they would like to be treated by someone. There was also a saying made by a gentle-
man in Europe, Prince Machiavelli, that was similarly crafted but had an opposite meaning “Do unto others, before they do it to you!” Of course, this implies that we should take advantage of others because sooner or later, they will take advantage of us, if allowed. It almost seems that today’s culture in our country requires the Machiavellian approach, rather than The Golden Rule, be used more as we seemingly have a larger group of people who don’t have all the niceties and even necessities required to live the “American Dream.” Perhaps that is why people feel uncomfortable around others and stay to themselves more, because they suspect the worst from others. Many years ago, people knew the names of their neighbors and communicated more often with strangers. Today, it seems that the only time when strangers get together, is when a negative issue occurs. Perhaps if the environment was different, the negative incident may not have even occurred. What are your thoughts about this? Con-
tact us at www.gracechapelministries.org and let us know how you feel. Is there something you can do about conditions? We are all in this together and therefore, we must look for solutions to problems. You may email us also at gracechapeldevelopement@gmail.com. Are you familiar with “The Golden Rule?” When is the last time you heard reference to it? Dr. Larry A. Brown is a retired Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Worknet, Inc., which has a national ten year contract with the Social Security Administration to find jobs for people with disabilities who are interested and qualified to enter the traditional workforce. He is also co-founder and president of Grace Chapel Ministries, former president of National Cable Training Centers, and president of Woodstock Industrial Products Group.
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St. Louis Area Diaper Bank to hold second annual Underpants Dance
The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank will host its second annual Underpants Dance on Oct. 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. The hybrid fundraiser offers an in-person experience at the Palladium St. Louis located at 1400 Park Place, as well as an at-home option. The in-person evening includes a cocktail hour, sit-down
dinner, and a live auction. Proceeds will go toward purchasing diapers and menstrual hygiene products for the organization. The Underpants Dance will honor three Champions of Change for their outstanding efforts and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic to alleviate diaper need and period poverty in the region. The three honorees include Operation Food Search, the Saint Louis County Library, and the 2020 St. Louis Area Diaper Bank volunteers and staff. The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank collects, stores, and distributes 250,000 free diapers per month to struggling families through a network of 56 community, nonprofit, educational
and health care partners serving low-income women and children. To date more than 5.1 million diapers have been distributed in St. Louis including nearly 900,000 diapers during the height of the pandemic. The St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies (STL APS) is a Diaper Bank program that collaborates with the Alliance for Period Supplies to ensure access to menstrual hygiene products. The STL APS program distributes period supplies through community partners, as well as advocates for the elimination of
“period poverty”. To date more than 450,000 period supplies have been distributed in St. Louis, with 10,800 period supplies allocated each week. Last year two-thirds of low-income women in St. Louis could not afford menstrual hygiene products, with 46% of low-income women having to choose between food and period supplies. Founded in 2014, the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank provides diaper access to the region’s low-income families, as well as raises community awareness about the causes and
consequences of diaper need. The nonprofit is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to eliminating diaper need and “period poverty” in America. The St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies (STL APS) ensures access to menstrual hygiene products, which allows full participation in daily life with dignity. Tickets are $150 per person and $1,200 for a table of 10. For information about tickets or sponsoring the event, call 314624-0888 or visit their website.
Chamber Music Society of St. Louis announces their 2021-22 Season The 13th season of the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis (CMSSL) opens this summer with a return to live performances and a wide variety of programming for all music lovers. “After a season of performing virtual concerts to a hall with no audience, all of us at CMSSL cannot wait to get in front of a live audience again,” states Marc Gordon, CMSSL Executive and Artistic Director. “We are preparing for a number of special events including a free concert in Clayton’s Shaw Park in August with Leonard Slatkin conducting this program of all American music.” CMSSL offers 12 programs this season, along with two special events honoring Maestro Leonard Slatkin. Live performances feature socially distanced seating and are held at The Sheldon Concert Hall (3648 Washington Blvd., St Louis). Virtual presentations will be streamed through the CMMSL website (chambermusicstl.org). A Virtual Subscription Pass is available, which includes access to all 12 programs streamed via the website for 48 hours one week following each live performance. These can be purchased through the CMMSL website or by phone at 314-941-6309. There will also be 12 weekly programs of encore performances on Classic 107.3 FM, The Voice for the Arts in St. Louis, which can be heard Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. with a re-broadcast on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. through Labor Day. In addition to performances, CMSSL hosts programs to further educate area musicians. The Master Class Series offers students the chance to prepare and perform solo and chamber works, guided by a CMSSL artist. The CMSSL and The Community Music School of Webster University’s Preparatory Program have partnered for the Young Artists Chamber Program, which nurtures the next generation of chamber music ensembles. The Master Class Series is open to St. Louis area students and free to qualified students. Visit chambermusicstl.org for more information.
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The 21st Annual Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase announces awards and films invited to the St. Louis International Film Festival During the livestreamed closing-night awards presentation on the evening of July 25, the Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase announced awards and the films invited to the Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF). The showcase, an annual presentation of the nonprofit Cinema St. Louis (CSL), screens works that were shot in the St. Louis region or were written, directed, or produced by St. Louis-area residents or by filmmakers with strong local ties who are now working elsewhere. Because of the continuing Covid-19 health crisis, the Showcase again was presented virtually in 2021, with films available to view on demand from July 1625. The event featured 15 film programs and four free master classes focused on key aspects of filmmaking. CSL announced five audience awards, 29 jury awards — including the Essy Award, a $500 prize to the Best Showcase Film — and 24 Showcase films that will move on to SLIFF and the fest’s free Cinema for Students program in November. The Whitaker Foundation again served as the Show-
case’s title sponsor. The Chellappa-Vedavalli Foundation underwrote both the Showcase’s master classes and the $500 prize for the Best Showcase Film. The event’s other sponsors include the 4 Hands Brewing, Arts & Education Council, Capes Sokol Law Firm, Grizzell & Co., Joni Tackette Casting, Missouri Arts Council, Missouri Division of Tourism, Missouri Film Office, Now Talent Management, Regional Arts Commission, The Screen Lawyer, St. Louis Public Radio, TalentPlus: Talent & Entertainment Agency, and West Model & Talent Management. JURIED AWARDS Essy Award for Best Showcase Film • Monument, directed by Josh Johnson & Tim Maupin Narrative Film Awards • Best Costumes: Ghostbusters: South-Side (A Fan Film), Patrick Lawrence • Best Makeup/Hairstyling: Once a Hero, John Harris • Best Use of Music: Monument, song “A Small Balloon and a Great Mountain,” written by Matt Kidd and performed by Slow Meadow • Best Sound: Sleepwalker, Tom Pini • Best Production Design/Art Direction: Ghostbusters: South-Side (A Fan Film), Patrick Lawrence & Christopher James Jordan • Best Special/Visual Effects: Monument, Josh Johnson • Best Editing: Ghostbusters: SouthSide (A Fan Film), Patrick Lawrence • Best Cinematography: Sleepwalker, Ben Manhanke • Best Screenplay: Face Mask, Todd Spence & Zak White • Best Actor: Brett Jones, Once a Hero • Best Actress: Angie Slaughter, Once a Hero • Best Direction: Alexandria Ferguson, Castle Hill • Best Animated Film: Lake Loch Pond Monster, directed by Carolina Diz & Brittany Zeinstra • Best Comedy: Face Mask, directed by Daniel Allen & Adam Huber • Best Drama: Monument, directed by Josh Johnson & Tim Maupin • Best Narrative Less Than 20 min.: Monument, directed by Josh Johnson & Tim Maupin • Best Narrative More Than 20 min.: Once a Hero, directed by Tim Reischauer • Spirit of St. Louis: Hella Drove the Movie, directed by Yc Bey Documentary & Experimental Film Awards • Best Animated Documentary/Experimental Film: Cave, directed by Dan Rule • Best Use of Music: Cave, Dan Rule • Best Sound: every.single.one (karuna), Cherie Sampson
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Best Editing: ZIG ZAG Handclaps in Alternity, Van McElwee Best Cinematography: Babes in the Woods, Leanna Kaiser Best Direction of a Documentary Film: Hammond’s Books, directed by Joshua Mullins Best Direction of an Experimental Film: Woolgathering, directed by Emma Bright & Bethany Clemens Best Experimental Film: Babes in the Woods, directed by Leanna Kaiser Best Documentary Less Than 20 Min.: Hammond’s Books, directed by Joshua Mullins Best Documentary More Than 20 Min.: House of Thunder, directed by Paul Schankman AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS
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Best Narrative Short: Ghostbusters: South-Side (A Fan Film), directed by Patrick Lawrence Best Documentary Short: Black Girl, Bleu, directed by Sharee Silerio Best Experimental Short: Coffee Breath, directed by Eric Miranda Best Narrative Feature: Once a Hero, directed by Tim Reischauer Best Documentary Feature: The Final 19, directed by Tim Breitbach
SLIFF/CINEMA FOR STUDENTS INVITEES Cinema for Students • The Balancing Act, directed by Jessica Hentoff • House of Thunder, directed by Paul Schankman • Indians, Outlaws, Marshals and the Hangin’ Judge, directed by Larry Foley • Keen vs. Keen, directed by Jeff Heinle SLIFF • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Babes in the Woods, directed by Leanna Kaiser By the Sea, directed by Zlatko Cosic Castle Hill, directed by Alexandria Ferguson Cave, directed by Dan Rule DesMotivaciones, directed by Sabrina Urban Ephemeral, directed by Kelly Jimenez every.single.one (karuna), directed by Cherie Sampson Face Mask, directed by Daniel Allen & Adam Huber The Final 19, directed by Tim Breitbach Ghostbusters: South-Side (A Fan Film), directed by Patrick Lawrence Hammond’s Books, directed by Joshua Mullins I Am Kinloch, directed by Daniel E. Williams Lake Loch Pond Monster, directed by Carolina Diaz & Brittany Zeinstra Maxi, directed by Zia Nizami Monument, directed by Josh Johnson & Tim Maupin Once a Hero, directed by Tim Reischauer Postcards, directed by Ashley Seering Sleepwalker, directed by Ben Manhanke Woolgathering, directed by Emma Bright & Bethany Clemens ZIG ZAG Handclaps in Alternity, directed by Van McElwee
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Senior Living
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By Vicki Bahr
How about a little friendly socially distanced Halloween competition? It stormed a few weeks ago, a mighty storm that nearly ended the 2020 Halloween competition once and for all as plastic bag pumpkins trembled in the back yard tree, holding on for dear life. There were a lot of suggestions being offered for last year’s unusual Halloween celebrations: carving pumpkins at home, neighborhood scavenger hunts where little ones searched for specific items on porches or in windows when you took a family walk, decorating your windows and front porches for neighbors to see, and virtual costume competitions. I couldn’t help comparing those ideas with things we’ve been doing virtually with our out-of-town grandkids for years. I’m a Halloween fan, have been all of my life thanks to my Mom, who loved dressing up as a witch every year and scaring all the neighborhood kids with a seriously wicked cackle as she gave out candy. Thanks to my kids gifting me with Halloween lighted houses and nightlights, yard statues and window plaques, we now have more Halloween decorations than Christmas ones, and I put everything up earlier than usual last year. 2020 needed it. I remember our now fifteenyear-old granddaughter asking me to stand in front of the life-sized cardboard skeleton scotch-taped to the closet door when she was three because it “scaried her.” Last year we took pictures, Face-Time walked through our house to show all the decorations, compared the white plastic trash bag ghosts flying from hooks on the front porch to the previous years, and accepted any and all suggestions for new ideas from the older seven grandchildren. The twins, at one, just laughed. It all became very competitive about five years ago when I attached a dozen Dollar Store tiny plastic pumpkin bags filled with old newspapers to the tree in the back yard that’s outside our bedroom window. All the kids asked how they were attached (twist-ties), which ones blew around the most in the
wind, how many blew off the tree when we had a thunderstorm. Didn’t take me long to realize there was a friendly betting system in the works. There were measurement requests: which pumpkins were the highest in the tree, how far away from the house were they, which branches were thickest, which way does the wind blow most often? Each time one fell, the rule was that it couldn’t be reattached to the tree, and the pumpkins stayed on the tree past Halloween to see which pumpkin would be last. It’s become more elaborate and more competitive each year. There is a copy of the picture sent to every household now, with each grandchild’s pick of the pumpkins duly marked. And I’m loving it. On Face Time, I walk outside with my phone for updates on the status of the pumpkins or ghosts (I found those a couple of years ago and there unbelievably is still one lonely specter hanging on a low branch of the tree which no one picked that year). On Zoom, there is friendly banter on who will win the $3 prize for the longest lasting decoration. (Grandpa took
the excitement a step farther.) The next-door neighbors laughed when we still had bright orange pumpkins on the bare-limbed tree in January, and they wanted to get in on the fun, too. So much more acceptable than Christmas lights left up all year! After the most recent storm, I was nervous, wondering whether Hugo the pumpkin, grandson Aidan’s pick (far right halfway up the tree), or his brother Conor’s low inside-branched pumpkin had made it through. This is serious fun, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m betting my $3 that my Mom is smiling down on all of us and wishing she could send us a perfect witch cackle.
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Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts honors TUF Scholarship recipient Leola Poe, a 2021 graduate of McKinley Classical Leadership Academy, is the recipient of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s $1,000 Transform UR Future (TUF) Scholarship for higher education. During her time in Girl Scouts, this young change-maker demonstrated extraordinary leadership by making a difference in the lives of young students in her community. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri TUF program is a selected group of high school leaders who want to make a difference in their community and develop leadership skills. Leaders are partnered with an elementary school and deliver anti-violence programming, leadership skills and impact initiatives. This past year, Leola provided virtual programming to Sigel Elementary School. Leola will attend Southeast Missouri University this
fall and plans to study multimedia journalism. After college, Leola hopes to continue making a difference in the world by helping others through her dream career as a writer and serving the youth. As a TUF peer leader, Leola gained the understanding of patience, confidence and never underestimating yourself while spreading those traits to the younger generations. “Girl Scouts has helped me become more confident, open-minded, and a better leader,” Leola said. “Being able to try new things, interact with new people and being able to achieve a new level of understanding others’ situations is what Girl Scouts helped me achieve.” Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri developed the Project Anti-Violence Education (PAVE) program nearly 20 years ago to help youth grow strong by empower-
ing them to prevent violence in their lives through helping develop stronger social-economical intelligence. TUF expands upon the PAVE program with a focus on bullying prevention and intervention. This program aligns a trio of schools within a district—a high school with a middle and elementary school and is offered to young men and women. A core group of TUF mentors in each high school learn about anti-violence, decision-making skills and bullying; serve as peer leaders; and deliver monthly anti-violence workshops to students in kindergarten to eighth grade. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri started this initiative in 2013 with eight trios of schools. Since then, the program has grown to include 13 trios during the 2017-2018 school year and has reached more than 334,000 students.
Tips to ace college entry exams Because most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test itself can be a critical component of that process. While it can oftentimes be hard to deal with the anxiety that comes with a rigorous test meant to show your mastery of certain subjects and concepts, such as reading and mathematics, consider these test prep tips to help boost your score while simultaneously lowering stress. Photos courtesy of Getty Images
Register early To allow yourself as much flexibility as possible, taking college entrance exams during your junior year of high school is encouraged. If you don’t get an ideal score, you can refine your approach and retake the exam with a better idea of what to expect. Take a practice test Any test prep plan should start with a practice SAT or ACT exam. Taking practice tests under realistic conditions can help you gain a better understanding of the content of the test, improve your time management and help combat test anxiety. You can use your practice test as a baseline to set goals and focus the rest of your prep on areas you would like to improve before the real thing.
Sign up for a prep course If you find studying on your own difficult or not as successful as you’d hoped, a prep course can put you through the paces and hold you accountable. Complete with homework and in-class practice, prep classes can range from small groups to larger classes taught by test experts. Some school districts even offer after-school programs dedicated to ACT or SAT prep. Gather supplies To help reduce test day stress, gather everything you’ll need the night before. Check the list of banned items – cellphones aren’t permitted – to make sure you don’t accidentally bring something you’re not allowed to have. Ensure your bag is packed with your admission ticket, valid photo identification, several sharpened pencils
with erasers, an approved calculator (with fresh batteries) and a watch, if allowed. Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast While it can be tempting to stay up late the night before the test to cram, you’re likely to perform better with a full night’s sleep. Sleep is important for retention, and eating a balanced breakfast before heading out the door can aid in your ability to focus. To make your morning easier, prep breakfast before bed to keep an early morning from starting even earlier. Remember, the college admissions process involves more than just test scores. Visit eLivingtoday. com for more education tips and information.
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STLCC, Bank of America and AT&T Foundation support career opportunities in tech for black, Hispanic students St. Louis Community College, in partnership with Bank of America and financial support from the AT&T Foundation, will offer a new program in fall 2021 focused on preparing black and Hispanic/Latinx students for careers in cybersecurity, software development, web development or network engineering. The STLCC Tech Academy will support inclusive growth and economic opportunities to increase job prospects and reduce racial disparities in income. Prospective students will be recruited from area high schools – dual credit/dual enrollment or early graduation programs; from employment industries that were impacted by COVID-19 such as hospitality and retail, as well as by zip code analysis. STLCC Tech Academy students will receive free industry certification exams, a laptop computer, tutoring, counseling, transportation assistance, child care assistance and a paid internship. The curriculum is project-based, which allows for experience as students learn. Building upon an initial investment by Bank of America of $1 million, and its ongoing work in St. Louis to address the underlying issues facing individuals and communities of color who have been disproportionately impacted by the current pandemic, the STLCC Tech Academy is designed to advance racial equality and economic opportunity, and to enhance upskilling and reskilling for black and Hispanic/Latinx individuals. The AT&T Foundation granted $25,000 stipends for internships and/or apprenticeships for students so they
Tips to ace college entry exams Because most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test itself can be a critical component of that process. Register early To allow yourself as much flexibility as possible, taking college entrance exams during your junior year of high school is encouraged. Take a practice test Any test prep plan should start with a practice SAT or ACT exam. Taking practice tests under realistic conditions can help you gain a better understanding of the content of the test, improve your time management and help combat test anxiety. Sign up for a prep course If you find studying on your own difficult or not as successful as you’d hoped, a prep course can put you through the paces and hold you accountable. Gather supplies To help reduce test day stress, gather everything you’ll need the night before. Remember, the college admissions process involves more than just test scores. Visit eLivingtoday.com for more education tips and information.
can work at startups and smaller companies. “The demand for skilled professionals who work in technology will continue to grow, especially as the digital age evolves. Through the STLCC Tech Academy, we are providing a clear path to careers that are in high demand now and will be in demand for years to come,” said Jeff L. Pittman, Ph.D. chancellor, STLCC. “We are grateful for the College’s partnership with Bank of America and the support from the AT&T Foundation to make this a reality for students and employers. The impact of their grant funding and support will have an incredibly positive effect for those seeking high wage careers in the IT sector.” “We’re excited about the early progress being made to advance racial equality and economic opportunity through the STLCC Tech Academy program,” said Marilyn Bush, president, Bank of America St. Louis. “This innovative program includes a strong focus on employer alignment and engagement which will help put diverse students on the path towards success.” “We are pleased to support St. Louis Community College Tech Academy,” said Craig Unruh, president, AT&T Missouri. “AT&T has prioritized education through its Believe St. Louis program that focuses on youth, economic empowerment and the digital divide. We know how important it is for students to be able to have hands-on experience and real-world training that will help set them up for success in their future careers.”
Need for skilled IT professionals The Missouri Economic Research and Information Center estimates that long-term occupations in computers will increase by 9.1% by 2028 with an average starting salary of $59,012. The STLCC Tech Academy will address a shortage of skilled IT workers by offering pathways for a credential or a degree. The academy will offer cohort groups of 20 and 40, each starting in fall 2021, 2022 and 2023. The limited-time academy will end spring 2025 with the goal of educating 240 students. Who is eligible for STLCC Tech Academy? STLCC Tech Academy students should meet eligibility requirements that include: • Be a Missouri resident. • Enroll full-time with at least 12 credit hours per semester. • Be eligible for need-based financial aid. • Be proficient in reading and math or need no more than two developmental courses. • Ability to type 35 words per minute. • Identify as black/African American or Hispanic/ Latinx. For more information about STLCC Tech Academy, contact Erin Kinsey, student retention specialist, at techacademy@stlcc.edu or 314-644-9395.
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EVENTS 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.
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.
of the Pillar school at 401 S. Lindbergh from 7 – 9 p.m. They try to do public events monthly. Always looking for new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.
Tuesdays: Chair Zumba
Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.
Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery
City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information visit www.lifepointministries.church/celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.
Mondays: A cappella singers
Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals
Mondays: Workshop meetings
All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.
Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting
If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132. For a limited period the Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.
Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments 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
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
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Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third 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.
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
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Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot
Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.
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The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.
CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group
Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314-741-3737
HEALTH Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation
Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877477-6954.
1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting
Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@ sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal. net.
Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314-344-6873.
Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314-839-3171.
Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109
11th floor conference room at Christian
Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.
Diabetes Basics:
314-344-7024 for info or 314-344-7220 to enroll.
Crisis Nursery:
Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314-768-3201. Or 636-947-0600, www.crisisnurserykids. org
Center for Senior Renewal:
Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314653-5123.
Nutrition Education:
SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314-344-6157.
Christian Hospital Recovery Center:
Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314-953-8100.
Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314-653-5032 Nicotine Anonymous
Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit www. Nicotine-Anonymous.org.
Look Good…Feel Better
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
Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9 a.m., 314.355.1516, Helpline 800-272-3900
Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group:
Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314383-4765
Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1 p.m., 314-340-6389
Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group
SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre
Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.
Smoking Cessation Classes:
Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866-SSMDOCS to register or for more information.
SSM DePaul Wellness Center:
Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314344-6177
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
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.
12:30 - 2 p.m., 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314-968-3477.
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.
A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with stateof-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www. silversneakers.com or call 314-738-2599.
What’s Happening
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:
Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9 p.m., www.Nar-Anon.org
Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group
Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 - 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net
Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/ for people with pulmonary disease
Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am - 12pm, $30, 314953-6090
Wednesdays: STEPS Schizo-phrenia Support Group 6:30-7:30pm, 314-839-3171.
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The Barnes St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary is looking for New Members If you would like to become a member please call 636-916-9664.
Gateway to Hope Program
The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/ breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314-5691113 or www.gthstl.org.
Every Wednesday Take Pounds Sensibly Group
Off
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 414 S. Church St., St. Peters. Weigh-ins at 8:30 a.m. Business mtg at 10 a.m. Call 636.397.1727 or 636-272-4995 for more info.
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Sports you see with Gary B... Like Us On Facebook facebook.com/mycnews Ready for indoor soccer The St. Louis Ambush play in the MASL with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The Major Arena Soccer League Commissioner Keith Tozer recently announced teams would play a full 24-game schedule that will run from late November through early April of 2022, with playoffs to follow. For more details go to www.STLAmbush.com *Long time, no see Hoots impressive for 2021 The O’Fallon Hoots are members of the Prospect Baseball League, playing in the West-Prairie Land division and began play in O’Fallon at their home field CarShield in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri. The Hoots had a great run as they ended up in first place the first half of the season that qualified them for the playoffs. The second half they scratched out second place. The playoffs are on the way. Go to www.OFallonHoots.com for more details *Keep the winning ways going UMSL hires assistant baseball coach The University of Missouri-St. Louis has added a new individual to the staff of the baseball club. Cliff Brown is the new addition to the roster. “I am very excited to have Cliff join the coaching staff and am ready for him to get started,” said Corey Wahl head baseball coach. “He will bring a new perspective as well as a high level of energy and excitement to our program. Cliff is a highly motivated and competitive person who will help push our student-athletes to reach their potential.” Brown spent the last year with Elite Baseball Training in Chicago, Illinois, after 10 seasons (2009-20) as head coach at William Rainey Harp-
er College. During his tenure with the Hawks, he saw 27 players earn NJCAA All-Region IV honors and had 31 players garner N4C All-Conference accolades. He also coached three players to NJCAA All-American status. Prior to his stint at Harper, Brown worked at the Chicago White Sox Training Academy (2006-09) where he was the Director of Satellite Academy/ Instruction. As the lead instructor, he was responsible for developing and implementing all instruction and curriculum for classes and camps. He also was a head coach for the 17-under Amateur City Elite (ACE) team and in the White Sox fall wooden bat league. Brown was an assistant coach for eight years (1996-2004) at California State University in Los Angeles. He spent time there as the recruiting coordinator, hitting coach and bench coach as the team won two conference titles. In addition, Brown developed and implemented a year-round strength program for all players. After moving back to the Midwest, Brown spent one year at Valparaiso University (2006) as the team’s pitching coach. Other coaching experience includes a season as the head coach of the Minot Greenheads of the Northwoods League, an assistant coach at Northeastern Illinois University and a one-year stint as the strength and conditioning coach of the Chicago White Sox rookie ball team. Brown is a 1996 graduate of Northeastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of the Arts degree. He then continued his education, earning his Master of Science in Education with a specialization in sports management in 2006 from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. *Welcome to the Midwest
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: A Beautifully Baked Beef Dinner
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BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND SPINACH SALAD Ingredients: Servings: 4-6 • 1 beef tenderloin (4 • 2 teaspoons salt, divided pounds), wrapped with • 3 tablespoons lemon butcher’s twine juice • 9 tablespoons olive oil, • 2 teaspoons Dijon divided mustard • 4 teaspoons pepper, • 1 package (5 1/2 divided ounces) baby spinach • 1 head cauliflower • dried cranberries, for • 5 shallots, quartered garnish
Directions: • Heat oven to 475 F. Place beef on baking sheet. Rub 4 tablespoons olive oil and 2 teaspoons pepper into beef. Bake 12 minutes. • In large bowl, toss cauliflower, shallots, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to combine. Scatter vegetables around beef and bake 18-25 minutes, or until desired doneness is reached. Allow meat to rest 15 minutes covered in aluminum foil. • In medium bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, mustard and remaining salt and pepper until combined. Add spinach; stir until combined. • Serve by layering spinach topped with cauliflower and shallots then sliced tenderloin. Garnish with dried cranberries.
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Robert Downey Jr. IS Iron Man
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.
On Aug. 1, the “Sunday Times” took a cheap shot at Robert Downey Jr. and his portrayal of billionaire Tony Stark, the alter ego of Iron Man. Before the live-action character debuted on screen in 2008, comic book enthusiasts were his biggest fans. Downey’s on-screen performances set the tone and integrity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). That, unfortunately, didn’t keep “Sunday Times” writer Jonathan Dean from saying that “his Iron Man could be played by almost anyone with wit.” Speaking as a writer and comic book fan, Mr. Dean should immediately find another line of work. Before RDJ and director Jon Favreau kicked off the MCU, Marvel superheroes were in creative limbo. Spider-Man had his own self-titled 1970’s live-action TV series while the Incredible Hulk also had his own prime-time show starring the late Bill Bixby. The Green Goliath finally made it the big screen in 2003 in Ang Lee’s “Hulk,” but the film was too disjointed to attract a wide audience. According to reports, Jon Favreau fought Marvel Studios to cast RDJ, and that decision paid off handsomely. In interviews surrounding the 2008 “Iron Man” premiere, the late, great Stan Lee admitted Stark was a character he thought comic readers would hate. That plan backfired beautifully because Tony Stark became one of Marvel’s best and most beloved characters. Favreau did not repeat the mistakes of previous directors and stayed true to Stark’s backstory: a wealthy, bored industrialist who was dismissive of others until he found redemption – and his life’s work – in a metal suit. Robert Downey, Jr. breathed life and emotion into the comic book character. Refusing to make a deadly weapon for a dictator, a gravely wounded Stark collaborated with a fellow captive name Yinsen on a mechanized suit of armor. RDJ added realism to Tony’s long journey from playboy to superhero, battling egotism and alcoholism along the way. In the MCU, he found true love with Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), his personal assistant. They had a child together and RDJ showed Tony was a great dad.
“Iron Man” photo courtesy Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios.
Arguably, wit and sarcasm were two key components that Robert Downey, Jr. brought to the character, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Tony and Steve Rogers were good friends, but the return of Bucky Barnes, the Winter Solider, caused a rift between them. “Captain America: Civil War” contained an epic battle between these three characters and one in which Stark finally unleashed his grief over his parents’ death. Over 11 years, Robert Downey, Jr. showed that Tony Stark had a heart and could love his family fiercely. While several well-trained actors might have played the role, none would have added the nuances and depth that RDJ did. When Tony made the ultimate on-screen sacrifice, RDJ gave the character an incredible send-off. Note to Jonathan Dean: Robert Downey, Jr. IS Iron Man and you’re not.
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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
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Moore on Life
ROAD RAGE
Road trips are always such fun. Especially when there are eight people squished together in a car like eggs in an omelet. The joy intensifies when half of those people are kids with small attention spans and even smaller bladders. Oh sure, it starts out all fun and games, but quickly devolves into more chaos than free Slurpee Day at 7-11. First we pulled out of the driveway and got halfway down the street when naturally someone forgot something. “Jimmy! Why aren’t you wearing pants?” “It’s too hot.” We turned around and got pants and a last minute drink of water for another. We headed out again and got three-fourths of the way down the street. Meow. “What in the name of all that is fuzzy! Is that the cat?! Who smuggled Mr. McWhiskers in?” We turned around to deposit the cat and do a thorough shakedown of all inmates…err, kids. A hamster was discovered in a backpack, one child had no shoes and another had already eaten an entire bag of licorice and had that I-might-throw-up look on her face. On our way again we heard: “Are we there yet? I’m bored. I have to tinkle!”
“Let’s sing some travel songs,” I said to avert their attention. After 39 verses of, “This Is the Song That Never Ends” I demanded we pull over at the next rest stop so I could stretch my legs and hitch a ride back with a truck driver. “Okay,” my daughter said to her son the tinkler, “We’ve stopped for a potty break.” “I don’t have to go anymore,” he said. “What do you mean? You’ve been yowling for…” She stared at his soggy shorts then grabbed a pair of dry pants to change him into. I am pulled out of the cab of the semi-truck by my ankles and tossed back into the car. The kids yelled: “I’m hungry. I’m tired. Jenny spilled her drink all over me! Jimmy’s touching my elbow!” “I want to die a painful death,” another screamed. (Okay, that might have been me.) “Let’s play the alphabet road game,” I said. After thirty minutes of fighting over if the word pizza could be used as a substitute for the letter Z, we stopped for gas. They drove off as I smiled. My new truck-driver friend, Willey, said he’d be glad to drop me off at home.
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. ____’s razor 6. Credit card-related acronym 9. Goes with rave 13. Garlic mayo 14. “Jack and the Beanstalk” exclamation 15. Echo sounder 16. Beauty shop 17. European Economic Community 18. Falstaffian in body 19. *”Scooby-Dooby-Doo, where are you? We got some work ____ ____ ____” 21. *”So no one told you life was gonna be ____ ____” 23. Pocket watch chain 24. Uncouth one 25. Place to get a massage 28. Boozer 30. Pie nuts 35. Sharpen 37. Orange powder drink mix 39. Tennis-affected joint 40. Bright thought 41. Reputation-damaging gossip 43. Symphony member 44. Famous Beethoven symphony 46. Microsoft browser 47. “Young Frankenstein” leading actor 48. Dines at home 50. Telephoned 52. Up to present time 53. Neat
55. Diamond stat 57. *”Gee, our old ____ ran great, those were the days” 61. *”Let’s ride with the family down the street through the courtesy of Fred’s ____ ____” 65. Loosen laces 66. Opposite of vend 68. Kind of artery 69. One Beatle 70. Recipe amt. 71. Opposite of atonal 72. *”Where the kisses are hers and ____ and his, Three’s company too” 73. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 74. Rosetta Stone, e.g. DOWN 1. Brewer’s kiln 2. “Ta-ta!” in Italy 3. *”If you’re out on the road feeling lonely, and so ____” 4. Remote in manner 5. S.S. ____ of “Gilligan’s Island” 6. Not many (2 words) 7. *”Movin’ on up to the east side, we finally got a piece of the ____” 8. Right-hand page 9. Schneider and Reiner 10. Afresh 11. Astronaut’s insignia 12. Three pointer 15. Evening party 20. Sad newspaper notices 22. Goes with skip and a jump 24. Without a trace of
moisture (2 words) 25. *”Everybody’s got a special kind of story, everybody finds a way to ____” 26. Podium, pl. 27. Concerning, archaic 29. *”Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your ____” 31. Heidi’s “Magic Wooden Shoe” 32. The Beatles’“____ Road” 33. Not a soul (2 words) 34. *”Sunny day, sweepin’ the clouds away on my way to where the air is ____” 36. “Good ____” cooking show 38. Lady née Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta 42. Extend subscription 45. Infamous German leader 49. Naught 51. Barley kernels 54. Financial woes 56. Where there’s trouble? 57. Verdant 58. Initial stake 59. Hollywood Walk of Fame honor 60. A snob puts them on 61. Use a keyboard 62. Marine eagle 63. Bibliographical abbr. 64. *”Just sit right back and you’ll hear a ____” 67. *”Oh boy it’s swell to say, Good morning ____!” SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9