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By Sara Hardin Brackets for Good co-founder and executive director Matt McIntyre says that his main inspiration for the budding charitable organization comes from something quite unsuspecting: March Madness. After watching his alma mater, Butler University, rise to back-to-back Final Four championship bids, McIntyre decided with friend and fellow Brackets for Good co-founder Matt Duncan to harness the excitement buzzing throughout Indianapolis to make a positive change. “We watched everyone in the city of Indianapolis just become a Butler fan. This small school finally had a spotlight shined on it” said McIntyre. “At the time, we were watching Butler’s second championship. We basically said, ‘Okay, how do we leverage this same excitement for the betterment of the community?’ We decided to do something like a college pick’em bracket prediction. People will pay money to be involved in it. In doing so, they’ll give money back to a charity.” McIntyre and Duncan ran into their first hurdle as they tried to locate local charities eligible to participate in such a program. “We thought of four [charities],” McIntyre laughed. “We figured that was a problem. We’re young professionals ourselves, we are maturing, our values are maturing, our disposable incomes are maturing… and we can only think of four
organizations that deserve our attention. The first problem was finding a way to discover what philanthropic opportunities exist in your own backyard. Brackets for Good is this idea of marrying sport with philanthropy to provide nonprofits with this opportunity to increase awareness, generate dollars, and attract new donors. We’ve seen so much success with it that we’re excited to expand into St. Louis this year.” Brackets for Good was welcomed into its St. Louis market with a kickoff pep rally event on Feb. 8, presented by Commerce Bank at Morgan Street Brewery. Between Feb. 26 and April 1, 64 St. Louis area nonprofits will be racing to raise the most money and generate the most exposure. The participating organizations keep every dollar raised, regardless of how far they advance. On top of the fundraising opportunities, the attention garnered from being a Brackets for Good participating organization comes with plenty of long term benefits. “In reality, all nonprofits are competing for time, attention and dollars among the community,” explained McIntyre. “Giving them a platform to bring that to the forefront is unique, but has been really well-received. Brackets for Good functions as an awareness building tool. A lot of organizations come to us and say ‘We’ve been around for 20-plus years, and people finally know
who we are because of our participation in Brackets for Good.’ It allows their volunteers, board and staff to rally around a single initiative that they can all get their heads around. Fundraising for Brackets for Good allows money to come in for whatever the organization feels is best. It’s truly untoxic charity. By being untoxic, we’re allowing the community itself to decide what’s most important from a philanthropic perspective.” The tournament champion will be revealed after the battle between the Philanthropic Four (in lieu of the Final Four). The champion organization will receive an additional grand prize donation, presented by the St. Louis Brackets for Good title sponsor, Youthbridge Community Foundation. Tournament division sponsors include Simploy, Ferguson Roofing, BAM Marketing Agency and Buckingham Advisors. Michael Howard, Youthbridge CEO, says that the buzz surrounding Brackets for Good and its game-like nature is key to generating excitement for nonprofits in a younger audience. “There was a great buzz in the room at the kickoff pep rally,” said Howard. “Brackets for Good provides an opportunity for organizations to be exposed to a new group of potential donors. People are happy to have a platform to promote their mission to a new audience. It’s a fun way See CHARITY MADNESS page 2
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to engage a new and probably a younger audience, which is something that all nonprofits are looking to do.” Today, Brackets for Good is running like a welloiled machine, having raised more than $1.3 million for charities since its beginnings in Indianapolis. New markets have also bloomed in Louisville, Kentucky, Ann Arbor, Michigan and Minneapolis. “We’re so excited to be in St. Louis for couple of different reasons,” said McIntyre. “The philanthropic community here has been so helpful to us in navigating the landscape. We’re just excited to be a part of the community. We were welcomed at the pep rally with open arms and so many organizations are excited to get started.” To make an online donation (starting Feb. 26) or to Submitted photo view the St. Louis market brackets, visit stlouis.bfg.org. Brackets for Good unveils the St. Louis bracket of local charities on Feb. 8 at Morgan Street Brewery.
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New early childhood learning center opens in Wellston
Great Rivers Greenway seeks citizen input on regional plan update
United 4 Children is pleased to announce the opening of the 24:1 Early Childhood Learning Center in Wellston at 6633 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. The 24:1 Early Childhood Learning Center provides children with the necessary skills in order to meet the Missouri Early Learning Standards. The objective of the program is to ensure all children are ready for kindergarten through focused literacy and math experiences, strong family partnerships, and connections to needed direct special services within an inclusive enriching environment. Daily sessions are for children twoand-a-half to five years old free of charge to family residents of the Normandy Schools Collaborative. Program sessions include four half-days each week Mondays through Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The program runs year-round and is operated in partnership with Beyond Housing. The center is enrolling now. Interested families may contact the center directly at 314-383-3252 or seek more information online at United4Children.org. The community and media are invited to a grand opening open house March 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. Families, care givers and community leaders will join together in officially opening the center.
Great Rivers Greenway, the St. Louis area’s regional greenway district, is seeking citizen input as part of the organization’s effort to update its strategic plan, which will help guide efforts to build, promote and sustain greenways over the next five years. All residents in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County are invited to provide feedback at one of two open house events in February. The first open house will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Bridgeton Trails Branch Library, located at 3455 McKelvey Road. A second open house will be held Feb. 23, at the Missouri History Museum (AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room) located in Forest Park at 5700 Lindell Blvd. Citizens are encouraged to drop by anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. on both nights to review displays and talk with staff. Duplicate 30-minute presentations will take place at 4:30 and 6 p.m. “It’s very important to us that we hear from a wide range of residents in our community,” said Susan Trautman, Executive Director of Great Rivers Greenway. “We are here because citizens voted to leave a legacy for our region. Our priority is making the taxpayers’ vision and investment a reality.” Great Rivers Greenway last updated its regional plan in 2010 and is in need of citizen input to
Ninth Annual Mayors’ Shamrock Ball becomes North County’s biggest charity soireé
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After breaking a record of netting more than $39,000 for Valley Industries in 2015, event organizers for the Ninth Annual Mayors’ Shamrock Ball on March 5, anticipate this year’s program to be the best one yet. Five local municipalities, Black Jack, Florissant, Hazelwood, Ferguson, and Bellefontaine Neighbors are hosting the 2016 event at Garden Villas North, 4505 Parker Road, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. All proceeds generated for this event benefit Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization tasked with the mission of providing dignified, meaningful employment for adults with developmental disabilities. Last year’s event sold out. The monies raised exceeded the previous year’s total by over $4,000. The event attracted over 84 different event sponsors and donors. The number of tickets sold maxed out at 400. “Over the past nine years, our Mayors’ Shamrock Ball has evolved into one of North County’s biggest charitable social soireés of the year. Tickets are now a precious commodity because it’s become a place to be and be seen networking with influential business leaders and elected officials from our region. Guests come dressed up in their evening gowns and green-tie formalwear, ready to dance the night away, eat delicious food and win fabulous raffle prizes for a worthy cause,” Chief Carl Wolf (ret.), Shamrock Ball Event Chairperson said. The event hosts are Mayor Norman C. McCourt of Black Jack, Mayor Thomas P. Schneider of Florissant, Mayor Matthew G. Robinson of Hazelwood, Mayor James W. Knowles III of Ferguson, and Mayor Robert J. Doerr of Bellefontaine Neighbors. The public can purchase individual tickets online or by email for $125 each per person. There is a limit of 400 tickets available. Once they are gone, the event is sold out. So don’t procrastinate too long. Each guest will be treated to a full evening of great food, open bar, attendance prizes, raffle drawings and lively dance music. Tickets can be purchased online at www.valleyind.net with either a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Also, they can be ordered by mail using this address: Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop, 143 B McDonnell Boulevard, Hazelwood, MO., 63042. Please make the checks payable to Valley Industries. For questions, call 314-731-1771.
continue implementing the vision set forth in that plan and to create an action plan for the next five years. The organization seeks input on the elements of the greenway user experience, such as amenities, programs, events, educational information, signage, ways to report conditions and more. Great Rivers Greenway is also interested in hearing about how individuals and groups could volunteer, both as ambassadors in the community and through the adoption of greenways. For those unable to attend either open house, an online survey is available through March 13. It’s fewer than 20 questions, taking about five-ten minutes to complete. Information about the events and a link to the survey is available at www.GreatRiversGreenway.org/survey. “The 2010-2011 planning effort identified a clear path forward for our board, staff and partners,” said Neal Perryman, President, Great Rivers Greenway Board of Directors. “Now we need specific input to form the action plans for the next five years.” For more information, including directions by car, transit, biking or walking, or any questions about accessibility for persons with disabilities, contact Great Rivers Greenway at 314-436-7009 or info@grgstl.org.
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Cold weather safety for seniors The beauty of winter turns part beast when arctic air, icy conditions and mounds of snow prove particularly dangerous for older adults. To help seniors stay safe when the thermometer drops, even in the warmer climates of the country, follow these precautions: Stay warm indoors. A comfortable thermostat setting in winter is 68° to 70° F. Seniors who feel chilled indoors might consider wearing thicker socks, fleece slippers and a thin, thermal undershirt and leggings. Beware of slick outdoor conditions. Outdoor fall prevention includes these tips: wear nonskid boots, get help with snow shoveling and watch diligently for black ice. Wear appropriate clothing outdoors. The elderly who venture into the cold should wear light, layered, loose-fitting clothing under an insulated, waterproof winter coat. A hat and weatherproof, lined gloves or mittens are also a must. Keep well-hydrated. Although the elderly may not feel as thirsty in cooler weather, drinking six to eight glasses of liquid a day is still advised. Ward off isolation and depression. To beat wintertime blues in the elderly, schedule regular outings, personal visits, phone calls and social networking. Staying connected with others helps trigger the body’s natural mood lifters including dopamine, serotonin and endorphins. Be prepared for power outages and other emergencies. Every home needs a yearround emergency preparedness kit. For a comprehensive list of what to do and not do during a power outage, visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website at http:// www.ready.gov/power-outage.
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Now is the time to create your Durable Powers of Attorney By Debra K. Schuster, M.H.A., J.D.
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I am constantly amazed that so few people have Durable Powers of Attorney - documents that allow you to appoint who you trust to make health care and financial decisions for you if you become incapacitated. With these documents in hand, you can avoid unnecessary expense and emotional turmoil for your loved ones in the future. There are two documents I am referring to – the Health Care Directive and Financial Durable Power of Attorney. The Health Care Directive contains both a Durable Power of Attorney for Health care and a Living Will. The Durable Power of Attorney for Health care allows you to appoint who you trust and believe will honor your treatment wishes if you are determined by a doctor to be unable to make health care decisions. This document is often used in very common situations – if you need routine surgery or in the event of an illness or injury when you cannot speak for yourself and you need someone to consent to treatment and talk to your doctor. The Living Will portion of the document allows you to explain what end-of-life treatment you do or do not want.
The Financial Durable Power of Attorney is as important as the Health Care Directive and allows you to appoint who you want to make financial decisions for you if you are determined by a doctor to be unable to handle your financial decisions independently. So, to avoid someone having to go to court and unnecessarily spend thousands of dollars to help you when a crisis arises, now is the time to have these documents created – when you can discuss these issues with your family calmly before an emergency occurs. For more information, please call our law firm at 314-991-2602.
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February is heart health month and the goal of the Center for Disease Control is to decrease the number of heart attacks in the year 2016 by 500,000. There are several ways you can increase heart health. Lifelong learning, community involvement, an active life style and healthy eating are several keys to a healthy heart. While there is no panacea for heart attacks, volunteerism offers several benefits on your way to a healthy heart. Study after study has confirmed the vast benefits of volunteering. According to an article published in the June 2013 edition of “Psychology and Aging” “adults over the age of 50 who volunteered on a regular basis were less likely to develop high blood pressure than non-volunteers.” High blood pressure is an important indicator of health because it contributes to heart disease, stroke and premature death. Other studies suggest that volunteering as little as 100 volunteer hours per year (Less than two hours per week!) can have significant health benefits. Now that you have read some of the amazing benefits of volunteerism we have two wonderful opportunities for you! OASIS CATCH Healthy Habits and OASIS Healthy Habits for Adults both
provide opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles with older adults and children, while promoting your own health at the same time. In both programs we offer a healthy snack, 30 minutes of nutrition lesson and 30 minutes of heart healthy physical activity. The OASIS Institute, based in St. Louis, develops national education and evidence based health promotion programs for OASIS education centers and partners nationwide. Our vision is to see that adults age 50 and older across the country have opportunities to pursue vibrant, healthy, productive and meaningful lives. To learn more please visit: oasisnet.org/stl or call 314-653-4092.
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Brown Elementary receives $4,833 grant from Lowe’s Brown Elementary, in the Hazelwood School District, was recently selected by Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF), a division of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. to receive the 2015-16 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant in the amount of $4,833. The grant will be used to fund the “It’s All About the Fruits and Veggies Garden” project. The proposed grant will expand the current garden at Brown to include a greenhouse, a shed to house the garden equipment and planting space to grow enough fruits and vegetables to
prepare and serve in the school cafeteria. “The hope is that by creating a garden that is child friendly, both students and teachers will want to spend more time in it learning about plants, gardening, farming and sustainability,” said Matt Phillips, principal at Brown Elementary School. “The garden will not only be a working garden, but also an attractive place to be, with artistic raised plant beds, planting towers made from wood, and a cucumber, gourd and pumpkin tunnel. We are very excited,” Phillips said.
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MERS/Goodwill announces grand opening of new outlet center in Bridgeton Goodwill shoppers will have another place to shop by the pound in mid-February with the opening of a second MERS/Goodwill outlet store. The new 127,000-square-foot location at 5665 St. Louis Mills Boulevard in Bridgeton features 24,000 square feet of retail space for bargain shoppers to enjoy a treasure hunt for items that are priced at $0.89 per pound. An official grand opening ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 18. Similar to the first outlet, located at 3728 Market Street in downtown St. Louis, bins of donated items will rotate every 20 minutes in and out of the store’s 20,000-square-foot sales floor. A second sales floor, estimated to be 4,000 square feet, will be added on in the next month with plans to feature items by-the-bale. Together, the two spaces will allow for more than 5,000 new items to become available to eager shoppers. The remaining space will house recycling equipment as part of MERS/Goodwill’s recycling operations. “Our outlet stores offer even bigger savings for bargain shoppers,” said Mark Kahrs, Executive Vice President of Retail Operations for MERS/ Goodwill. “The new outlet venue allows customers to purchase items in bulk – for very low clearance prices, specifically at 89 cents a pound.”
Due to the success of the downtown St. Louis outlet store, which opened in 2011, the Bridgeton outlet will help serve bargain hunters outside of the St. Louis downtown area and provide location convenience to customers in St. Louis County. Shoppers will find the same variety in the outlets as they would in the retail stores such as toys, books, home goods and clothing, but with even lower prices. “The current outlet store is one of the largest Goodwill Outlet Centers in the country, and has done well alongside the other 42 retail stores we manage,” said David Kutchback, Interim President and CEO of MERS/Goodwill. “With the ongoing support and donations from community members, we now help more than 60,000 individuals annually achieve better lives through our programs and services.” Revenue from the outlet and Goodwill retail stores in the bi-state area helps fund MERS/ Goodwill’s employment and rehabilitation programs. These programs help individuals who face economic, physical, mental or other disadvantages. Services offered include those that teach basic software skills and skills training as well as job development and placement activities.
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Meet the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Board of Directors
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Meet the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Board of Directors. Bottom row from left to right, Carolyn Marty, Chamber President; Rick Dorsey, Treasurer, Ahlheim & Dorsey, LLC; Elizabeth Wade, Chair, Pulaski Bank; Judy Taylor, Vice-Chair, Taylor Land Management; Melissa Rakers, Secretary, Neighbors Credit Union; Jon Vogt, Retiring Chair, Catering To You Banquet Center; back row from left to right, Dave Otto, Handyman
True Value Hardware; Halina Conti, Ameriprise Financial; Mike Moehlenkamp, Gary’s Automotive; Keetra Thompson, Life Is A Party; Dr. Adam Howell, Chiropractor; Bret Berigan, Christian Hospital; Dhari Pearson, Papa Murphy’s Pizza; Tanya Smith, Life Care Center of Florissant; Rosemary Hodges, SSM HealthDePaul Hospital; and Ricky Hopkins Sr., A-List Realtors. Not shown in photo is Bill Morrison, Morrison Travel & Cruise.
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Larimore students donate over 800 food items Students at Larimore Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District held a food drive to help out the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Helping Hands Food Pantry. Larimore’s Dance Club and Saturday Academy collected over 800 canned food items and nonperishable goods for families in need. “This is amazing,” said Michael Nobile, instructional specialist at Larimore Elementary. “We have families who are willing to share what they have to help others. I am very proud of our students for leading this effort.”
Students boxed up the donated items and helped to load them into the church’s van. The van was jam-packed from floor to ceiling with the donated goods. “The church was thrilled with this donation and we hope to do another food drive to benefit the church here soon,” Nobile said. “This was a great opportunity for the students. We are excited about building relationships with our local community,” said Larimore Principal, Kimberly Austin.
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Acclaimed actor, author, producer and motivational speaker Thomas “Tommy” Ford visited several schools in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, including McCluer North High School, as part of the district’s Justice Sunday Weekend 2016 activities that were held over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend (Jan. 15-18). Ford met with several student groups, providing motivational words of wisdom and encour-
aging the students to always strive for success. He also read a book he authored to students at Cool Valley Elementary School. Justice Sunday Weekend 2016 activities culminated at Greater Grace Church where Ford served as the keynote speaker during the Sunday morning worship service. Ford is best known for his role on the syndicated “Martin” show.
Hazelwood School District’s STEM Extravaganza attracts more than 700 attendees More than 700 students, staff, families, and members of the community spent time in late January talking to university representatives and community partners, building items on a 3D printers, trying their hand at flight simulators and learning about robotics. These were just a few of the activities and opportunities available at the STEM Extravaganza. This event showcased a variety of educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The Extravaganza was held on Jan. 23 at Hazelwood Central High School. “The STEM Extravaganza provided an opportunity for our community members to learn more about the STEM opportunities offered by the district and how these opportunities position our students for careers in these advanced fields,” said Matt McClellan, Hazelwood School District (HSD) curriculum coordinator for special areas. “Businesses are in need of candidates with strong skills in the STEM areas. The Extravaganza was an excellent opportunity for our students and families to speak with representatives and learn what it takes to be successful in these areas.” During the STEM Extravaganza, attendees participated in demonstrations, hands-on activities, and robotics. Multiple exhibitors, universities, speakers, and community partners were in attendance. Exhibitors included: Pfizer, Ameren Missouri, Washington University in St. Louis, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Harris-Stowe State University, Monsanto, St. Louis Community College, FIRST Robotics, HSD Math and Science, Boeing, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and more. “As a school district we are always striving to increase student achievement and to strengthen relationships with our HSD families and the community,” said Dr. Ingrid Clark-Jackson, HSD interim superintendent. “The STEM Extravaganza provided a platform for our staff to reach out to HSD families, organizations, businesses and other stakeholders to ensure our community continues to move forward. On behalf of the district and our students, we are grateful for all who participated.” The STEM Extravaganza exemplifies two of the district’s goals; increasing student achievement and increasing parent and community engagement.
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John Hanna is a part time, amateur cartoonist taking his first step into the world of print and online comic media. When he isn’t drawing or working at his second job, he can be seen in and around the St Charles area. If you like his work, that is good. If you don’t like it, that is good too.
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Super Bawl They say big girls don’t cry, but nothing about big boys. My husband’s been crying like a baby for a week now. Nothing much to panic about; they are tears of joy mixed with sadness. It’s a mashup between his team winning the Super Bowl and the end-of-the-football-season blues. Poor boy, now what will he do with himself until March Madness begins? The days leading up to the pigskin Holy Grail had to be planned out in advance so that all would go well and established rules would be strictly obeyed. No TV channel flipper would be left untested. Fresh batteries were set aside in case of the remote chance the remote refused to even remotely remote. The surround-sound system needed to be checked and re-checked. It had to register no less than 100 decibels, which would enable the roof ’s shingles to flap at least three inches upwards without entirely removing them from the housetop. No meat would be left un-grilled. This meant, like Noah, at least two beasts of every manner would be summoned. In addition, no tray would be allowed within a 50-yard distance carrying celery sticks or kale or cauliflower unless completely and unrecognizably shrouded
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call would have to be made on the porch and in muted tones. Otherwise, only during commercial breaks would limited speaking be permitted, and then just to ask if beverage refills were needed or to shout out for another platter of animal protein to be served up. For me, this was finally my chance to view some fun entertainment. But then I found out the commercials cost five million dollars per 30-seconds of air-time. Seriously?! Sweet mother, that’s an awful lot of meat platters and mortgages! I felt a tear squeeze out of my eye. Now that’s something for a big girl to cry about. 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.
Local Author Spotlight: Ken McGee Ken McGee is a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area currently living in St. Charles. He retired to the area after a 32 year career in Army logistics and lives with his wife Marianne and two very spoiled dachshunds, Otto and Elke. He became inspired to write a novel after reading an account of the Lincoln/Douglas debates in 1858 that mentioned the interest they generated in St. Louis; which necessitated two separate steamships to carry the audience from the city up to Alton. From 1840 to 1858 the population of St. Louis increased tenfold as Germans and Irish crowded in among the genteel Southerners, flinty New Englanders, and the equal numbers of free and enslaved African Americans. The country was on the brink of war, and the city, torn between wealthy slaveholders and staunch abolitionists, mirrored the great national divide. In “1858: A Year in the Great City of Saint Louis” the richest woman in this city of Victorian propriety was Eliza Haycraft, who could not write her name, but was the proprietor of the most fashionable brothel in the country. After the death of his parents, Fergal Dunne, a young Irish immigrant to St. Louis, is saved from the orphanage, workhouse or worse by a wealthy Unitarian doctor, Henry Graham, as a challenge to prove that the wild race can be “civilized” under the proper tutelage. Fergal tries hard to achieve his sponsor’s goals, but finds the life he is offered too sterile for his tastes. When Mr. Tidd, a man who has had some mysterious involvement in Bloody Kansas, arrives as a guest, Fergal finds himself drawn into a plot involving the Haycraft establishment and the Lincoln-Douglas debates about to occur just across the Mississippi. At fifteen, Fergal understands little of these things, but all of them will play a part in his fate.
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Sports you see with Gary B... Cougar’s soccer team adds a coach The St. Charles Community College has hired William Lancaster as the new assistant coach for the men’s soccer team who will assist head coach Donnie Alberty starting in the 2016
season. “We are very happy to have Coach Lancaster join our program,” Alberty said. “He brings a great deal of experience, both as a player and a coach. In addition, he is an educator and really cultivates and fosters the type of relationships that are vital to the development of our players. Our program just improved tremendously with the hiring of Lancaster.” Lancaster has been involved with the game of soccer in some capacity for most of his life as a player, referee or coach. He was a two-year varsity soccer player at Pattonville High School, where he was named All-Conference and AllMetro as a senior. Go to StChas.edu for more details. * Fresh ideas Lion’s basketball player puts name in history books The Lindenwood men’s basketball team lost a shootout to Northwest Missouri on Saturday afternoon in Maryville, Missouri. The battle between the top two teams in the MIAA standings was won by the Bearcats by a 75-73 score. Lindenwood kept the game close thanks to the top offensive performance in school history by Cory Arentsen. Arentsen finished with 46 points, breaking the school’s single-game record of 44 that had been set by Brandon Braswell in 1992 and Earl Austin Jr. in 1986. Arentsen had 28 points at halftime, and added 18 more in the second half. He finished the day making 16-of-26 from the field, eight-of-12 from three-point range, and six-of-six from the free-throw line. Lindenwood U falls to 15-8 overall and 11-6 in the MIAA. Go to LindenwoodLions.com for more details. * Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information
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Indoor football offering free tickets to opening day The River City Raiders, the professional team that plays in the American Indoor Football league, will be on the turf with home games at the Family Arena. On Feb. 27, the team will host the Northern Kentucky Nightmare at 7:05 p.m. Check the website to see many local football players that are part of the roster Kenny Nowling, CEO and president, wants you to be a part of the only professional football in St. Louis by allowing you to pick up some tickets at no cost. Check the website. You can listen to the game on 590 The Fan or www.590TheFan.com Go to IndoorRaiders.com for more details. * The place will be packed Rascals play first home game May 6 offering free tickets The River City Rascals play in the Frontier League with their home games at TR Hughes Stadium. Don’t forget to turn in those items such as Rams t-shirts and jerseys in exchange for a River City Rascals t-shirt and two tickets to a 2016 Rascals home game. Special ends at the end of February! Go to RiverCityRascals.com for more details. * Great deal
I will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com. Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, has hosted many radio shows from Health to Sports to Baby Boomer news. He was the EMCEE of the River City Rascals and St. Louis Swarm basketball team inaugural seasons and broadcasting for the indoor football teams over a decade. Has been writing sports since 1999 for the paper.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
emy Alumni Association. The cost is $120 per table of eight. Checks must be received no later than Feb. 18. Send your check payable to CPAAA P.O. box 2136 Florissant, MO 63032. Contact information: cpaaa@gmail.com for questions or reservations. Beer, soda, snacks and pizza included.
February 19th: Fish Fry
Feb. 21: Historical fashion show
Feb. 17: Karaoke
All through Lent. Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Please join us, all profits go to support Veterans. (314) 831-6121.
Feb. 20: Ferguson Farmers Market
It may be cold outside, but that doesn’t stop the Ferguson Farmers Market from continuing year-round. The venue has changed for the winter months, but you can still find plenty of the same vendors and great items. The next Ferguson Indoor Farmers Market is from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church at 33 N Clay Ave. in Ferguson. The market is located in the back of the church with access from the parking lot. The following markets will take place the third Saturday of the month on March 19 and April 16. A variety of local farmers, crafters, and businesses make up the vendors at Ferguson Indoor Farmers Market. If you’re interested in having your own vendor booth, please contact: Maria at maria@earthdancefarms.org. A one-time application fee is $25 (waived for non-profits) and booth fee is $25 for each market.
Feb. 20: Trivia night
C.P.A.A.A. Trivia Night begins at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Catholic High at 1720 Redman Rd. in St. Louis. This fundraising event is in support of the St. Louis County Citizens Police Acad-
A very generous donation of hats collected and worn throughout the twentieth century by Mrs. Parrot to the Florissant Valley Historical Society will be featured at a tea and fashion show at 2 p.m. at Taille de Noyer at 1896 S. New Florissant Rd. (On McCluer High School Campus). This very eclectic collection as well as various vintage hats that belong to the society will be modeled by The Valley of Flowers Queen and Court at the Tea. Hats and various headgear have been donated throughout the past fifty plus years to the FVHS from very generous residents of the Florissant Valley. The FVHS collection contains more than 100 hats dating from the 1860’s to the 1950’s and 60’s. The oldest hats are on permanent display in the costume gallery on the third floor of Taille de Noyer. Tickets are $15 each and reservations can be made by calling 314-496-2319 or 314-838-4536 or by check mailed to FVHS, P.O. Box 298, Florissant, MO 63033.
Feb. 21: BB gun meat shoot
BB gun meat shoot at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 1 to 4 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Feb. 21: Chili cook-off
The Episcopal Church Women of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church are sponsoring their annual chili cook-off. Please join us and pick a winner at
St. Barnabas Church at 2900 St. Catherine in Florissant (across from McCluer North High School) at noon. Cost is $5.
Feb. 23: Pageant auditions
If you, are or someone you know, will be at least 60 years old by July 10, 2016, come participate in the Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant. In the pageant, contestants will: Recite a personal philosophy of life, be interviewed by a panel of professional judges, model an age-appropriate evening gown, and perform a twoand-a-half minute talent presentation. Initial screening interviews will be held in early February, followed by talent auditions on Feb. 23. A queen will be crowned, as well as a first and second runner-up selected. After the pageant, all participants are invited to become members of the Missouri Pageant Alumnae Club which is dedicated to enriching the lives of all seniors by performing showcases at senior and veteran facilities throughout the St. Louis metro area. For more information, please contact Susan Pellegrino at msmosenior16@gmail. com or 314-640-5789.
Feb. 24: Karaoke
Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
February 26th: Fish Fry
All through Lent. Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Please join us, all profits go to support Veterans. (314) 831-6121.
Feb. 27: Heart fair
2016 Christian Hospital Heart Fair featuring NBC’s Biggest Loser chef
and nutritionist Cheryl Forberg, RD will take place at Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium at 11133 Dunn Road at I-270 and Hwy. 367. Registration opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 11 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. lectures, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. screenings and informational booths. Space is limited and registration is requested, so call 314747-WELL (9355) and register today.
Feb. 27: ProductCamp
ProductCamp is a unique opportunity for anyone who designs, builds, markets or manages a product or service. This camp helps you learn and build some opportunities that will take you and your company far. You chose which sessions you would like to participate in. In past years at ProductCamp, there have been more than 30 sessions for you to choose from to suit your preferences. The event is free to attend, and the 5th annual ProductCamp St Louis will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the East Academic Building of Webster University at 545 Garden Avenue in Webster Groves. In years past, ProductCamp St. Louis has had over 400 participates, this year they are anticipating selling out. If you would like to attend, please reserve you spot at http://www.stlpm.org/ productcamp/register Spots are limited, so reserve your spot before they sell out. You can also submit a session topic to speak at the event, volunteer or just participate in this event.
March 1: Awards application deadline
Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis (SIGSL) is accepting applications for its annual Humanities Awards. SIGSL is part of an international federation of women who are community leaders, business owners, managers, and volunteers. Since 1974, SIGSL has awarded grants to support local efforts to improve the lives of women and children. Awards ranging from $500 to $3,000 will be presented to selected organizations that serve women, girls, families, and/ or teens in the Greater St. Louis area. Organizations applying for this award should reflect the following objective of the Soroptimist International of the America’s strategic plan: Improve the lives of women and girls by working to end poverty and violence against women and addressing other issues affecting their economic, social and political process. Application deadline is March 1. Award recipients will receive notification in May 2016 and be asked to attend an awards ceremony in June 2016.
March 4: Party on the Ice
This annual youth event at the James J Eagan Center ice rink for fifththrough-eighth grade will take place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Cost for residents is $5, non-residents is $7. There will be DJ music, ice skating, pizza, soda, contests and door prizes. Tickets required upon entry. Tickets are available now at the JJE and JFK Centers. Call 921-4466 or 921-4250 for more information.
March 5: Shamrock Ball
The Ninth Annual Mayor’s Shamrock Ball takes place from 6:30 – 11 p.m. at Garden Villas North at 4505 Parker Road in Black Jack. Individual tickets are $125, generous sponsorship packages available. All proceeds benefit Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop. This is the premier green tie event of North County with great food, open bar and dancing with entertainment provided by The Bob Kuban Band. Call 314-731-1771 for more information and visit www.valleyind.net for a list of our generous sponsors and more photos of previous years’ events.
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Church Of Christ at 1425 Stein Road (corner of Stein and West Florissant), across from the Dellwood Soccer Arena/Pool, down from Wal-Mart on West Florissant Ave. Dine in or carry out, walk-ins welcome. Cost for adults is $10; children (ages 6-12) are $5. Menu: bratwurst, kraut with pork chunks, peas with German Spalese Noodles, real mashed potatoes, homemade peeled apples with cinnamon, Helfers pastries and drink – all served family style. All you can eat. For ticket information call 521-5694 or 831-3822.
March 5: Trivia night
Boy Scout Troop #884 Trivia Party will be held at Trinity Church of the Nazarene at 3515 Shackleford Rd. in Florissant. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts promptly at 7 p.m. Cost is $120 for a table of eight or $15 per person. Snacks and drinks provided and no alcohol permitted. Additional food and decorations for your table/ team are allowed. Contact Julie Sontag, 314-504-2630 or Tina Thomas, 314-740-7607 to sign up or for any questions. All proceeds will fund future scouting activities for Troop #884
March 6: Jedi Knight training
Is the Force with you? Explore the possibilities of Jedi Knight training with us at the JFK Center at 315 Howdershell in Florissant from 2 – 3 p.m. for two-to-five year olds and from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. for six-10 year olds. Training will include working with a real Jedi Knight and a snack to refuel, before our surprise guest. Cost will include practice light saber to take home. Cost for residents is $11 and for non-residents is $15.50. For additional information call 921-4466 or 921-4250.
March 6: Concert
Derek Anthony, country music star, “Home-Coming Concert” takes place at 2:30 p.m. at James J. Eagan Ctr. in Florissant. Tickets are available at www.showclix.com/event/derekanthony. Tickets available online only.
March 6: Derek Anthony Concert
Derek Anthony Concert will be held at James Eagan Center in Florissant at 2:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10 on sale on at https://www.showclix.com/ event/derekanthony or at 1 James J. Eagan Dr. in Florissant (off Parker Rd.) For more information call 314921-5700.
March 12: Church dinner
John Knox Presbyterian Church at 13200 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant will host a corned beef and cabbage/shepherd’s pie dinner from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per adult, $5 per child. Carryout available. For more information call 314-921-5833.
March 14: Choir auditions
All men who like to sing are invited to audition for the Men of Harmony, an a cappella group. The group sings four-part harmony and meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Salem Evangelical Free Church, New Halls Ferry Road at Pohlman Road. Auditions will be held Mondays at 7 p.m. at Salem Church Feb. 29, March 7 and March 14. Persons interested can just show up and enter at the lower level at the rear of the church. For more information call Al at 314-993-6134. If no answer, please leave your name and number on answering machine.
March 18: Lenten fish fry
All Saints Catholic Church at 7 McMenamy Road in St. Louis will host a weekly fish fry every Friday in Lent through March 18 from 4 - 7 p.m. Eat in, drive up and carry out service available sponsored by the All Saints Knights of Columbus Council 1587.
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Join the Friends of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis at Casino Night - an evening of casino games, live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and tons of fun. Join us at the Bissinger’s Caramel Room at 7 p.m. One hundred percent of the proceeds give over 6,000 kids great futures. For more information, or to purchase your tickets ($65 per person), visit www.bgcstl.org.
March 21-25: Spring break camp
Come join us over spring break for some fun games and activities at the James J. Eagan Center from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This camp will be similar to our Summer Playground program. You will be able to go swimming several days during camp. The camp is for ages: 6 – 12 with cost for residents at $50 a child and for non-residents at $100 a child. Spots are limited, so sign up early! Registration is held at the JFK Community Center and the James J. Eagan Center. Applications are available online at www.florissantmo.com as well at the Community Centers. For more details please call the JFK Community Center at 314-921-4250 or the James J. Eagan Center at 921-4466.
April 16: Women’s empowerment gala
Imagery International will be hosting its 10th Annual Women’s Empowerment Gala. This year the host, gospel recording artist Lady Eneazer Layne and The Ladies of Imagery, will be celebrating with a theatrical production “Dear God” inspired by Alice walker’s novel “The Color Purple.” “Dear God”, explores some of Imagery’s members’ journey to empowerment with an allstar cast. Join Imagery International for a night of food, laughter, music, dancing and empowerment at Norwood Hills Country Club at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $75. For more information or tickets visit Imagery International online at www.imageryintl.org.
April 30: Florissant Garage Sale
Florissant residents can haul down the clutter from their attics and treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns for the Sixth Annual Florissant Garage Sale. The Garage Sale will be held at the James J Eagan Ice Rink area from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each applicant will only receive one space. Only Florissant residents receive a space to sell. The selling of craft items will not be approved. Fill out an application and return it by April 22. Applications are available at the JJE and JFK Center and on our website www. florissantmo.com. Space is limited. The fee is $20 Per table. The Florissant Garage sale is free to attend! For additional information call 314-921-4250 or 314921-4466.
Recurring Events Mondays: A cappella singers
Men of Harmony a cappella singers meet at Salem Evangelical Free Church at New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road at 7 p.m. Not church affiliated. Group is always looking for new members. Call Al at 314-993-6134 for more information.
Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)
From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.
Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting
6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.
Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at
Florissant Elks Lodge #2316
Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.
Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?
Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at Bethel Providence Christian Church located at 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.
Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316
Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316.
Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:
3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.
Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.
Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo
6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330
Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo
Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954.
Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed
4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.
2nd 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 314291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare. com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net.
Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting
Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public.
Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.
Wednesdays: STEPS 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.
2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.
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Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop:
Crisis Nursery:
10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400
Sundays: Meat shoot
Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.
Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine
#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com
Sundays: Jennings Do-Dads meeting
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
314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll. Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org
Center for Senior Renewal:
Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.
Nutrition Education:
SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157.
Christian Hospital Recovery Center:
Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100.
Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 Nicotine Anonymous
Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit WWW.Nicotine-Anonymous.org.
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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
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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.
SSM DePaul Wellness Center:
SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre
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
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.
Smoking Cessation Classes:
Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.
Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177
Free Mammogram Screenings:
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“Deadpool”
By Steve Bryan
Bringing Colossus to life in ‘Deadpool’ Wade Winston Wilson, also known as Deadpool, is a Marvel Comics character with a rather devoted following. He may not be as well-known as Spider-Man, but that’s about to change. In the new “Deadpool” movie, Ryan Reynolds, who played the character in 2009’s “XMen Origins: Wolverine,” reprises the role. Possessing an incredible healing ability, Deadpool is part of the X-Men universe, so it’s not surprising to see the powerful Colossus appear as part of the story. Greg LaSalle of the visual effects house Digital Domain used both his technical expertise and acting ability to help bring the computer-generated character to life. When reached by phone for an interview, LaSalle pointed out that the character doesn’t have visible eyeballs, which is crucial to a good performance. “It actually was an interesting problem. How is he going to react? The eyeballs are such an important part of interacting with other people. But it works,” he explained. In earlier “X-Men” cinematic appearances, Colossus appeared only briefly. This time around, the Russian hero is in approximately 280 shots, playing a much more integral role in the storytelling this time. “His role in the whole film is to convince Deadpool to use his powers for good, and to join the X-Men. He’s constantly popping in and out trying to do that,” LaSalle said. “When he makes his appearance, he’s watching the news, and he sees Deadpool is out there creating havoc. And he’s like
‘We’ve got to stop this. We’ve got to convince him to just be a good guy and join us.” Motion capture has been around for several years, but Digital Domain has developed a new technology that captures six thousand data points on an actor’s face. “It recreates a scan for every frame of film and math-
ematically transfers that to the computer-generated character. So no animator has to get in there and change anything. This way, when the director is directing, when he sees my performance and he’s like ‘That is the take I want,’ he knows that is what is going to be on Colossus,” LaSalle explained. The actor added that this the first time this technology is being used on a major film character. “I think it’s really important because Colossus is not just running around beating people up. He’s actually trying to convince [Deadpool] by talking to him, pleading with him. And the subtlety in doing that is so important: little cheek movements and around the eyes, not the eyes themselves. The way that is done when two humans are talking to each other up close has to be there. And it is,” he said. “Deadpool,” rated R for strong violence and language throughout, sexual content and graphic nudity, currently is playing in theaters. Submitted photos 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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.