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By Brett Auten For a parent, the sound can be likened to nails on a chalkboard. It’s summertime and the daily, whiny drone of, “what are we doing today?” is coming from school-aged children everywhere. A local company has made it a cinch to answer that question. Blueprint4SummerSTL has made local summer activities accessible for all kids with its free web-based mobile app that offers the most comprehensive and easily accessible summer program database for parents across the region. The app makes summer in St. Louis productive for children and stress-free for parents. The resource is accessible from anywhere on any device at blueprint4summer.com. Blueprint4SummerSTL first launched in February 2015 and quickly became a resource for parents seeking educational, engaging and fun activities for their children during the summer months. By aggregating information about area programs, Blueprint4SummerSTL gives all parents access to local summer offerings. New this year, Blueprint4SummerSTL will help even more families find camps by expanding in scope, including parts of Illinois, and listing more camps within St. Louis City and County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County. Blueprint4SummerSTL is the brainchild of Maxine Clark, CEO of the Clark-Fox Family Foundation and founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop. Clark is determined to keep last year’s momentum going and anticipates the app being a parents’ number one resource as it continues to expand in reach this year. “Our purpose was to make it easy for all parents to gain access to these camps,” Clark said. “Parents were hungry for this. In our first year of operation, Blueprint4SummerSTL presented more than 3,500 local summer camps and activities that was accessed by parents all across the greater St. Louis area. Blueprint4SummerSTL is the most robust program information database – and best of all it’s completely free for all families to use. As the app grows its footprint, our goal is to make sure all children have equal opportunity to enroll in these important and impactful summer programs.” Using the app, a parent or guardian
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Volunteers needed Blueprint4SummerSTL can be accessesed on a mobile device as shown here as well as a computer.
can quickly find programs and resources that may work for the needs of their family and each individual child. Activities can be searched based on any number of preferences such as age, gender, interests, cost and zip code – even special considerations such as sessions for special needs students or gifted students, those offering before and after care, or that have scholarships available. The app provides information about day camps, sleep-away camps and sports camps; art, music and science programs; and academic enrichment courses in STEM. “The fact that we have this granular search engine is what separates us,” Programs Manager Allie Cicotte said. “Dads, moms, and children like using it. It is one of the easiest search engines to use. There were 72,000 searches on Blueprint4SummerSTL in its first year, and 64 percent of users chose highly personalized, targeted searches with four or more criteria. That’s how we know just how valuable this app is for parents. Blueprint4SummerSTL is the only summer camp database that allows users to generate highly personalized, granular search results based on multiple criteria.”
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Currently more than 2,500 summer sessions are already listed, and the database is growing daily as enrollment periods begin and more organizations learn about the Blueprint4SummerSTL app. The app also offers summer programs the opportunity to easily submit their camps for free. An organizer can simply create a free account on Blueprint4SummerSTL and then send an email to allie@blueprint4summer.com with the name of the camp they are representing. Blueprint4SummerSTL will link the account, allowing the organizer to edit, update and add new program information. “Summer activities are a crucial part of intellectual development that enable children to spend their vacation time constructively, develop their passions and creativity, advance their learning and, of course, have fun,” Clark said. “Blueprint4SummerSTL truly is a blueprint that parents can use to build an enriching summer for kids and a less stressful planning cycle for themselves.” Blueprint4SummerSTL was made possible by the generous support of a wide variety of financial and business See BUILDING A BETTER SUMMER page 2
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Around Town Explore St. Louis marketing efforts strike gold at national level and more.
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Business Explore St. Louis marketing efforts strike gold at national level and more.
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School Missouri Representative presents resolution to Garret Elementary and more.
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partners including the Clark-Fox Foundation, Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation, Emerson Charitable Trust & Emerson Employee Contributions, Express Scripts, Dr. Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield, John McDonnell, Joyce Wood Charitable Fund, Ron and Pam Rubin, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis Regional Chamber, The Regional Business Council, The Deaconess Foundation, The Foundation for BarnesJewish Hospital, The McDowell Family Foundation, Ward & Carol Klein, William H. Danforth and the William T. Kemper Foundation – Commerce Bank, Trustee. For more information about Blueprint4SummerSTL, to learn about programs and to connect with other parents online, Blueprint4SummerSTL on Facebook at www.Facebook. com/Blueprint4SummerSTL or follow Blueprint4SummerSTL on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/B4SSTL.
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COMMUNITY VOICES Ferguson’s rejection of Justice Department deal makes no sense By Dr. Rance Thomas Having served as the chief negotiator for faculty at my college for eight years, at Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery (representing 100 churches) for three years, and at the Synod of Mid-America (representing 500 churches) for three years, it is a mystery as to why the Ferguson City Council rejected the negotiated agreement with the Justice Department. The negotiation team for the city had to have had some idea as to whether the council would accept the agreement. It was obvious that the Justice Department would file a suit against the city. This was the case because after all those months of negotiation, they finally reached an agreement and the negotiators agreed to it supposedly in good faith. Therefore, the Justice Department had no choice but to file a law suit against the city as Attorney General Loretta Lynch stated. Otherwise an agreement with the opposing party would not have any meaning. This agreement is not like a regular contract agreement between two parties in a work situation where rejection would not normally have legal consequences. If the city or any city were allowed to simply change an agreement upon its own without the agreement of the Justice Department, agreements would not have a definitive meaning. As has been reported, some residents have suggested that the city reject the agreement and allow the Justice Department to sue because it would be cheaper, and a new Republican federal administration would probably overturn a negative decision against the city. This logic is flawed, because there is no certainty that the next President of the United States will be a Republican. Further, if this were the case, there is no guarantee that he and his administration would change or would even be able to change a negative decision against the city. Under the circumstances, there is little chance that the city can win this suit. Feelings have been expressed that it would be less expensive for the city if it allowed the Justice Department to sue, because the city would be otherwise bankrupted and would have to disband or dissolve. One major problem with this position is that to defend the suit could cost the city eight-10 million dollars. In spite of the fact that it has been estimated that it would cost the city 2.7-3.7 million dollars the first year to implement the changes originally agreed to between the city and the Justice Department. One problem with this thinking is that if the city loses the suit which it is likely to do, it would have spent 8-10 million dollars to defend its position and would have to spend possibly 8-10 million dollars on top of this to implement the agreement for the first three years. Therefore, it is almost certain that it would be bankrupted and would be almost certain be forced to disband. Is it really worth taking the chance of losing this suit? Is it in the best interest of the city to take a chance of almost being certain of losing and will almost be certain to have to disband as opposed to implementing the agreement and having a fairly good chance of survival? Of course that is for the city council to decide, but it seems that it would have been in the best interest of the city and its residents if they accepted the original agreement and worked to implement it. Dr. Rance Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Criminal Justice and Cofounder and President of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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Volunteers needed to help young riders with disabilities Jamestown New Horizons, a not-for-profit therapeutic riding center located east of Florissant at 15350 Old Jamestown Road, is providing volunteer training classes on March 6 and 13 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. to teach adult volunteers how to serve as horse leaders and side-walkers for children with disabilities. For volunteer registration forms, please visit the Jamestown New Horizons website at www.
jnh-goneriding.org, send email: jnhgoneriding@ charter.net, or contact the program director at 314-741-5816.
Florissant City Council approves ‘Complete Streets’ The Florissant City Council approved an ordinance creating a “Complete Streets” policy to guide community leaders in designing, building and maintaining streets that are safe and accessible for all users. “We want to thank Mayor Thomas Schneider and City Engineer Timothy Barrett for working with AARP, Trailnet and others on this ordinance. We also appreciate the entire council signing on as co-sponsors, signaling their commitment to improve the streets of Florissant for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists,” said Sheila Holm, AARP associate state director. The ordinance comes on the heels of a survey released this month by AARP finding that one of the greatest unmet needs of St. Louis County residents (age 45 and older) is streets and intersections that are well-lit and safe. Nearly two-thirds of respondents said that when it comes to creating streets that are safe for people of all ages and abilities, they would like to see their local elected leaders treat it as a high priority. AARP volunteers and staff have spent the past three years working with community leaders on
a variety of policies and activities to make the St. Louis region more livable, from hosting active living workshops in Maplewood to a forum on transportation in the city earlier this month. “We’re excited to work with Florissant leaders to implement the new ‘Complete Streets’ policy, and we hope to work with elected officials, community organizations and passionate residents on similar legislation across the region,” Holm said. “When we partner together, we can make our communities even better places to work, live and play.” Ralph Pfremmer, executive director of Trailnet, said “we are excited to see Florissant join the ranks of more than 30 other Complete Streets communities in Missouri. These communities want their streets to accommodate people who walk and bike because they know such changes have the power to improve the overall health and economy of the region. This important policy will be a guiding principle as we work with Florissant to develop a pedestrian and bicycle master plan this year.”
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Former police officer passes away Alysia V. Johns (nee: Christifulli), of O’Fallon died on Feb. 16 at the age of 59. Beloved daughter of Salvadore Christifulli and the late Mildred May Christifulli; devoted mother of Mandy (Joshua) Werremeyer and Shannon Johns; cherished grandmother of Kaylie Werremeyer, Dominic WerreSubmitted photo meyer, and AlyAlysia V. Johns (nee: Christifulli), of O’Fallon died on Feb. 16 at sha Johns; dear the age of 59. sister of Judith Campbell and Dawn (Clyde) Vincent; best friend of Julie (Eddie) Griffith. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Alfred and Violet Beske and her uncle Milton Beske. Alysia studied Criminal Justice at Florissant Valley Community College and then went on to be a Police Officer and Detective with the St. Louis County Police Department for 10 years. After her children were born she was a substitute teacher for eight years with the Fort Zumwalt and Wright City School Districts. Alysia was a member of Westlake Church of Christ in Wentzville. She loved giving back to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Backstoppers. Most of all she loved being with her family. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Backstoppers.
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Ritenour Board of Education announces schedule to fill vacancy The Ritenour Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacancy on its seven-member board. The seat is being vacated by Selena Amerson, who was serving her first term on the Ritenour Board of Education after being elected in April 2015. The board announced the vacancy following a special meeting on Feb. 18. Missouri law permits school district boards of education to appoint individuals to complete the unexpired terms of office of vacated seats until the next Board of Education election. The person appointed to Amerson’s seat will hold the position until the April 2017 school board election. Interested residents of the Ritenour School District are asked to send a letter to the board secretary stating their qualifications and their reasons for wishing to be on the board. Letters should be addressed to Michelle Clover, Secre-
tary of the Board, Ritenour School District, 2420 Woodson Road, St. Louis, MO 63114. Letters must be received by Friday, March 4. Missouri law requires a person to be a U.S. citizen, at least 24 years of age, a resident taxpayer of the district and to have resided in the state of Missouri for one year. Board members are not paid for their service. Potential candidates are encouraged to access the Missouri School Boards’ Association website for further details about candidacy requirements at www.msbanet.org. The Board will review letters of interest at the March 10 meeting held at the Ritenour Administrative Center at 2420 Woodson Road in St. Louis County. The board will appoint a new member at its April 14 meeting.
Normandy entrepreneurship students meet and greet industry leaders for face-to-face pitch Imagine you have an idea for a new product or business. Then imagine you can pitch this idea to the founder of Builda-Bear Workshop or the CTO of MasterCard. For Obinno Coley’s Global Entrepreneurship class, this dream became a reality when several business leaders stopped by Normandy High School. Coley, a business teacher at Normandy High, arranged Photo courtesy Normandy School District the opportunity Normandy High students Latondra Townsend (left) and Whitney Lindsey discuss their business idea as part of as part of the lothe Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship presentation. Seated in front is Isaac Dotson. cal chapter meeting of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). NFTE, a plication (or app) that transfers battery life from non-profit organization, provides programs that one wireless device to another. Another idea was inspire young people from low-income commu- the after-shower air dryer for the body. The idea nities to stay in school, to recognize business op- of a customized bra, similar to the Build-A-Bear portunities, and to plan for successful futures. concept, was pitched by another student. The local NFTE board includes leaders of Coley says these kind of encounters help to some the country’s most influential businesses amplify what many teachers and parents say to and organizations such as MasterCard, Ernst & students – read, study, go to class. Young, and Citi. Local business leaders are also “It’s important for students to have these kind represented, including Saint Louis University of experiences because they are exposed to all John Cook School of Business and ABNA Engi- different types of ‘voices’ – TV, radio, peers, neering. etc. – telling them to go this way and that way,” “We have quarterly board meetings and the Coley explained. “By allowing our students to members wanted to have one of our meetings at see, touch, feel and experience (opportunities a school,” said Angela Lewis, director for the St. like this), they can see that if they work a little Louis chapter. “At the meetings we get a chance bit harder and do not quit, they can achieve their to review the program and plan for upcoming goals.” events but most importantly, it allows our board Global Entrepreneurship is one of four acadto meet the students.” emies at Normandy High School. Students can Coley has taken his classes on several field trips also take courses in the Engineering, Performing this year including visits to Washington Univer- Arts or Biomedical Sciences areas. The Biomedisity and Ameren. This time, the businesses came cal Sciences and Engineering curriculum are to the students. also a part of the Project Lead the Way program, One of the business leaders visiting Normandy which helps prepare students on career tracks in was Maxine Clark, the founder of Build-A-Bear these fields of study. Workshop and current CEO of the BABW FounThe NFTE Board members at the Normandy dation. Clark told students how she originally visit were: Maxine Clark, Build-A-Bear/Buildplanned to be an attorney, but while shopping A-Bear Workshop Foundation; Laura Gardner, with a friend, came up with the idea for the cus- Saint Louis University Center for Entrepretomized stuffed animals. neurship-John Cook School of Business; Gary “You never know where the idea will come Vonderhaar, chief technical officer, MasterCard; from,” Clark told the class. Aaron Mottern, Hey Let’s Train (software app); After the board members introduced them- David Laiderman, Hungry/OPER (software app); selves, Normandy students pitched their busi- Nicole Adewale, ABNA Engineering; Ola Ayeni, ness ideas and received feedback from the Eateria; Patricia Hagen, Ph.D., TEC/T-Rex; and guests. One of the ideas included a software ap- Chris Moore, Ernst & Young.
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I-270 project moves forward XChallenger Learning Center receives grant as MoDOT identifies additional from Monsanto Fund for ‘Sprouting Astronaut’ funds for assessment study Program State Senator Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, is very pleased to announce the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has identified additional funds that will allow the I-270 North Environmental Assessment Study to be completed. The study is the next step in the larger I-270 project, which seeks to address congestion, safety and mobility, accessibility and aging infrastructure along the interstate in north St. Louis County. “The I-270 project was 90 percent complete and had already cost MoDOT $1.3 million when it was stopped after the department implemented the 325 System,” said Sen. Walsh. “Thanks to an improving economy and the federal highway bill, we once again have the financial means to conduct the I-270 North Environmental Assessment Study.” The Assessment Study area begins at the I-70 interchange on the west and extends to the Chain of Rocks Bridge on the east. It includes the cities of Bridgeton, Hazelwood, Florissant, Ferguson, Dellwood and Bellefontaine Neighbors. “The completion of the I-270 Corridor Study has been an important priority for North County Inc. and our communities,” said North County Incorporated President/CEO Rebecca Zoll. “This announcement is welcome news. We applaud Senator Walsh’s continuous commitment to ensure the study is completed. This action will help communities see recommended improvements queued up for future funding along this key transportation and commercial corridor, sooner rather than later.” “The I-270 Corridor is one of the most traveled in the St. Louis metropolitan region. Many of its roads and bridges were constructed in the early 1960s; unfortunately, due to their age they are in desperate need of serious rehabilitation or reconstruction. The improvements we’re hoping to see realized will benefit thousands of St. Louis residents and businesses for years to come,” Walsh said. “Beginning the assessment study is a critical milestone in the larger project. Although we had to hit the pause button, I’m very excited for us to get back on track, and finish what was started.”
The Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis has been awarded a grant of $65,600 from the Monsanto Fund to continue the “Monsanto Sprouting Astronauts Program.” The program, which is in its fourth year, provides professional development, hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)-based activities and a simulated space mission at the Challenger Learning Center for Submitted photo all fifth grade teachers and Monsanto donated $65,600 to the Challenger Center. students in the Fergusonso that they can expand their critical thinking Florissant School District. “The generosity of the Monsanto Fund allows skills while learning science, said Sarah Jennings, us to continue providing this meaningful and fifth grade teacher, Parker Road Elementary. “Afimpactful program that engages and ignites a ter participating in the Challenger Center’s activstudent’s interest in science and provides teach- ities both in school and at the center, my students ers with the resources they need to help their stu- are incredibly excited and motivated to actively dents reach for the stars,” said Tasmyn Scarl Front, participate in science lessons. They had a blast and have described their opportunities with the Director of the Challenger Learning Center. The Monsanto Sprouting Astronauts Pro- Challenger Center as ‘awesome.’” “The Monsanto Sprouting Astronauts Program includes teacher professional development workshops, curriculum materials and a plane- gram at the Challenger Learning Center gives tarium and classroom program for participating students the opportunity to see a positive vision schools. Students and their teachers also visit the of their future selves as scientists, engineers and Challenger Learning Center to participate in the explorers,” said Michelle Insco, Monsanto Fund program officer. “The program also supports our center’s Junior Astronauts program. “The professional development workshop pro- area’s educators as they strive to find meaningvided me with new, refreshing ideas on how to ful ways to connect classroom activities with real better engage my students in the learning process STEM careers.”
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Fairy Glam Project and USAgain partner again for annual Prom Dress Giveaway Is your closet full of dresses you no longer wear? Now, you can clean your closet, help the environment and give back to high school girls by recycling your special occasion dresses. Fairy Glam Project, a partnership between Nspire 2 Dream and clothing recycler USAgain, is now collecting dresses to donate to young girls in need of a prom dress for that special occasion. Fairy Glam Project provides St. Louis and Illinois high school juniors and seniors facing financial hardships with an opportunity to select a new or gently used prom dress at no cost. Dresses may be dropped off at green and white USAgain bins located throughout the St. Louis and Metro East area. The process is simple for donors - bag your surplus dresses, label the bag PROM with a permanent marker and drop off the dresses in the local USAgain bins. For a complete list of drop-off locations, visit www.usagain.com or www.nspire2dream.org. All collected dresses will be made available at a dress boutique at North Technical High School, 1700 Derhake Road in Florissant, on March 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Potential shoppers must fill out an application and submit a reference to confirm financial hardship. Application and qualification details are also available at www.nspire2dream.org. What started off as just an opportunity to help a few girls, has turned into one of the most anticipated events of the prom season. “Each year, this event has increased in popularity and we have added partners such as Dillard’s and Mid Rivers Mall,” said Nspire 2 Dream Founder and Executive Director, Nikole Shurn-Perkins. “We are so excited to be partnering once again with USAgain this year. It is these partnerships that help us make dreams come true.” According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw out 85 percent of their clothing, amounting to more than 11 million tons of textiles that take up valuable landfill space. Communities have the opportunity to help the environment by keeping these dresses out of landfills while also preforming a good deed for those in need,” said USAgain CEO Mattias Wallander. “Not everyone has the luxury of purchasing a new prom dress, so we view this program as a ‘win win’ for all involved.
St. Andrew’s announces call for nominations for annual Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans Gala Nominations are now being accepted for seniors to be recognized at the St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System’s 2016 Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans Gala. Each year, the event honors outstanding St. Louis area older adults, age 75 and up for their many incredible contributions on the job front, and in areas such as philanthropy and volunteer service. Nominations are being accepted now through March 25 via the St. Andrew’s website at www.standrews1. com/nominate. A printable version of the nomination form is also available via the website and may be completed and mailed to the St. Andrew’s offices at: 6633 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63130. Seniors from across the entire St. Louis metropolitan area and Metro East are eligible for recognition at the 2016 gala, which will take place October 23. The Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans Gala continues to play a critical role in helping to reshape the face of aging in the region, while also transforming, enhancing and improving the image of older adults. Over the past 14 years, more than 260 seniors have been recognized for their amazing contributions well past the traditional age of retirement. The annual gala has also raised more than $1.5 million dollars since 2003 to help
meet the needs of low-income and at-risk seniors in the St. Louis area. “Our Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans Gala was created in an effort to dispel the stereotypical notion that older adults are frail, unproductive members of society,” said Mary Alice Ryan, President and CEO of St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System. “Through this incredible event, we are able to demonstrate what diverse and outstanding lives area seniors are leading and showcase how truly fulfilling life can be after age 75. As we look forward to recognizing another amazing class of seniors this November, we encourage the community to nominate the philanthropists, volunteers, business people and other notable seniors who inspire them and continue to make a difference in the lives of others.” St. Andrew’s initiated the Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans concept in 2003 with the production of a one-of-a-kind photo book featuring the first year’s honorees. The program has gained popularity, and its unique and creative approach was recognized with the Innovation of the Year Award by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, and the Distinguished Service Award by the Missouri Association of Homes for the Aging.
Lafayette Industries North, Inc. expanding its footprint in Berkeley On Feb. 4, Lafayette Industries North, Inc. broke ground on an expansion to its facility in Berkeley, which will add 80 new jobs to the area. The $4.4 million project is being funded by a $2.3 million grant from the Productive Living Board and Lafayette’s “North County Strong” capital campaign to raise $2.1 million. Lafayette’s
capital campaign was launched by a $100,000 donation from Emerson which led to additional individual gifts, as well as a challenge grant by the Mabee Foundation. Combined, the gifts have put the organization halfway toward its overall capital campaign goal. “Emerson is proud to support Lafayette Industries and their commitment to job creation in the North County area,” Patrick J. Sly, executive vice president of Emerson said. “This expansion truly represents community-wide commitment to increased opportunities for those with developmental disabilities. We look forward to seeing the great success of this project.” This progress has allowed Lafayette Industries North, Inc. to begin construction of a 19,500 square foot expansion to its current North County facility at 4621 World Parkway Circle. Upon completion, Lafayette Industries North, Inc. will encompass more than 40,000 square feet and will expand its work force by more than 80 jobs over the next 18 months. Planned additions to the facility include four packaging areas, a high-bay storage warehouse and four docks, as well as other renovations. Completion of the entire project will take approximately eight months. “This expansion allows us to enhance our mission in the North County area and enables people with developmental disabilities to have choice for gainful employment and a feeling of purpose,” Kyler Humphrey, senior partner with
Polsinelli and member of the board of directors of Lafayette Industries, said. “Lafayette Industries offers its employees much more than just a job,” Rob Libera, chief executive officer and executive director of Lafayette Industries said. “Our workers are excited each day to be among their peers, contributing and working together as a team, bringing them a sense of self-worth that many did not have prior to working at Lafayette. We have a long waiting list of people who want to work with us. This expansion will allow that to happen.” Lafayette Industries, a nonprofit organization, is the largest full-time employer of adults with developmental disabilities in the state of Missouri and has more than 165 people currently on its waiting list for jobs. This expansion will allow Lafayette Industries to increase the number of people it employs at its two facilities from 373 to 500. During the past 10 years, Lafayette has doubled the number of people it employs. Since 1976, Lafayette Industries has offered extensive training and support programs, allowing its employees to use their abilities in a productive and professional work environment. Lafayette Industries, operates as a contract packager, trains and supervises those with developmental disabilities to perform shrink wrap, blister pack, display assembly, and other packaging duties for its numerous corporate clients. An additional facility, Lafayette Work Center, Inc., is located in Manchester, Missouri.
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Explore St. Louis marketing efforts strike gold at national level Two Explore St. Louis campaigns – “St. Louis is the Stop for Nonstop Fun” and “St. Louis Civic Pride” captured Gold Awards during the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) 2015 Adrian Awards in New York City. The Adrian Awards are the world’s largest and most prestigious travel marketing competition, recognizing outstanding achievements in advertising, digital marketing and public relations. In total, Explore St. Louis won four Adrian Awards (three Gold, one Silver). “Our team remains focused on developing unique, compelling and memorable campaigns for our many audiences and stakeholders,” said Brian Hall, chief marketing officer of Explore St. Louis. “Not only do the Adrian Awards recognize our hard work but our effectiveness in marketing our destination to travel
and leisure customers as well as meeting and event planners nationwide. We are truly honored to be recognized as an industry leader.” More than 1,300 entries were submitted for this year’s competition and were judged by hospitality, travel, tourism and media professionals. Each entry was carefully evaluated on its own merits and success in achieving its objectives. The Explore St. Louis 2015 leisure campaign “St. Louis is the Stop for Nonstop Fun” won two Golds in the TV Advertising and Digital Marketing categories. The “St. Louis Civic Pride” TV commercials, featuring a host of St. Louis celebrities including Bob Costas, Joe Buck, Jackie
Joyner Kersee and Miss Robbie, garnered a Gold and Silver in the TV Advertising category.
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Missouri Representative presents resolution to Garrett Elementary
Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District State Rep. Bill Otto presenting the resolution to Dr. Erik Melton, principal of Garrett and Tori Haynes, Garrett instructional specialist.
State Rep. Bill Otto stopped by Garrett Elementary, in the Hazelwood School District, recently to issue a resolution recognizing Garrett’s achievement as a Professional Learning Community Exemplary School (PLC). Garrett was one of 16 schools in the State of Missouri to be recognized as a PLC during the Powerful Learning Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks. “It’s an honor for Rep. Otto to visit Garrett and recognize our achievement as a PLC,” said Dr. Erik Melton, principal of Garrett. “My staff works hard to help our students succeed, and we are proud to display this resolution for all to see.” During his visit, Rep. Otto presented Dr. Melton and Tori Haynes, Garrett instructional specialist, with a plaque acknowledging the school’s achievement. The plaque will be displayed in the lobby of Garrett next to their banner from The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) naming them a Professional Learning Community Exemplary School. “I am happy to see the Garrett staff recognized for their hard work toward building a strong professional learning community,” said Dr. Eric Arbetter, assistant superintendent for curriculum and elementary education. “Dr. Melton and the Garrett teachers work hard every day to ensure that all students succeed. They use their data seamlessly to drive their instructional decisions.” The Missouri PLC Project began during the 2003-04 school year. Supporting, preparing and developing effective educators is one of the primary goals of Missouri’s Top 10 by 20 initiative, which calls for Missouri to rank among the top 10 states for education by 2020.
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Jennings announces teachers and support staff member of the year The Jennings School District announced its employees of the year on Feb. 12. This year’s honorees include one general education teacher, two fine arts and electives teachers and one support staff member. Brian Weaver, Sr. received the award for the 2016 Jennings School District Teacher of the Year. Weaver has served as a teacher in Jennings for 24 years. “He is an exceptional social studies teacher who truly brings to life social studies,” shared several of his students. When he was surprised with the award, Weaver accepted it with his wife, Alice Weaver, who has also served in the Jennings School District for over 20 years. Jeffrey Arnold, Woodland/Hanrahan art teacher, and Dello Thedford, vocal music and performing arts director were selected as CoFine Arts & Electives Teachers of the Year as a result of the expansion of the fine arts program at all grade levels throughout the district. Arnold has taught in Jennings for 24 years. He incorporates language arts, math and science in
his art classes and he inspires his students to excel as artists and as scholars in all areas. Thedford has been an educator for 43 years, with 40 of his service in the St. Louis Public Schools system and three in Jennings. Support Staff Member of the Year Donna Welz has been with Jennings for 18 years. She supports all staff members across the district in her role as business office manager. “In addition to her excellent work ethic, her upbeat attitude and positive energy have uplifted all who have come in contact with her,” shared multiple staff members who nominated her for the award. Each awardee will also be recognized at this year’s Friends of Jennings School District Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala on April 1. Superintendent Tiffany Anderson shared, “These outstanding employees are examples of the incredible talent within Jennings and it is a privilege to have the opportunity to celebrate them and their many years of service in education.”
NCCS Student of the Month Jeremy Sutphen was honored at the Northwest Chamber of Commerce membership meeting on Feb. 11. Jeremy is currently a senior and has attended North County Christian School since second grade. He maintains a 4.01 GPA, is on the Principal’s List, is a member of the National Honor Society and holds the office of senior class vice president. Extracurricular activities of Jeremy’s include varsity basketball, Literary Guild and advanced orchestra; and he has Photo courtesy NCCS clocked more than 600 hours Pictured from left to right are Wayne Moss-NCCS Admissions and Advancement, Jeremy Sutof community service. He is phen-Student of the Month and Brian Goldman, Chamber President. a member of the Order of the Arrow, more commonly known as the Nation- camp for the past three years. al Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America. Art and graphic design are Jeremy’s favorite This spring, Jeremy will be constructing a per- classes. He plans to attend Maryville University gola in the center of the campus quad area as his with a major in graphic design, and hopes to beEagle Scout project and gift to NCCS. Jeremy has come a graphic design art director. been a volunteer worker at the NCCS summer
Hazelwood West girls’ soccer team receives team academic award
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The 2015 girls’ soccer team at Hazelwood West High School recently received the Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Fewer than 200 schools throughout the nation achieved this award. The 2015 girls’ soccer team is the first team ever at West High to win this award. “This is quite a significant honor for the girls,” said Jason Sellers, head girls’ coach. “They were one of about 200 recipients out of 30,000 member schools. It demonstrates that their hard Photo courtesy Hazelwood Public Schools work and determination is not only evident in their athletic ac- Members of the 2015 girls’ soccer team at Hazelwood West High School are (from left): Katlyn complishments, but also in the Starostki, Amanda Heider, Cheyenne Schwein, Renee Rhyne and Sara Wahby. classroom. The coaching staff is very proud of this outstanding group and the role ter for the season, and the coach must be a current NSCAA member. models that they have become at West.” Coach Sellers has been the girls’ soccer coach at For a team to be considered for this award, it must have a composite team grade point average West High for 14 years. During that time, Sellers (GPA) of at least 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) for all team has led the girls’ soccer team to five District chammembers who appear on the official eligibility ros- pionships and five Conference championships.
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‘Beautiful’ brings the music of Carole King to the Fox Theatre By Mathew DeKinder As a child of the 70s, I grew up with Carole King’s “Tapestry” seemingly always playing in the background. The singer/songwriter’s smash album was a slice of mellow, AM radio gold that defined pop music’s pre-disco era. What I was unaware of at the time, when my mother was cranking the LP on the stereo while she cleaned the kitchen, was “Tapestry” was King’s crowning accomplishment in a long and impressive career in the music industry. King’s fascinating story gets the “Jersey Boys” treatment and is the basis for the rousing, excellent musical “Beautiful,” subtitled “The Carole King Musical,” that is now playing at the Fox Theatre through March 6. When we first meet Carole (impressively played by Abby Mueller, whose sister Jessie won a Tony for originating the role on Broadway), she is a 16-year-old living in Brooklyn with big dreams. It is then when she sells her first song “It Might as Well Rain Until September” to record executive Don Kirshner (Kurt Bouril), who sees promise in the young musical prodigy and hires her on. Carole is able to easily come up with winning melodies, but she struggles with the lyrics. This all changes when she meets Gerry Goffin (Liam Tobin), a handsome young playwright who sweeps her off her feet as the two become romantic and professional partners. They struggle at first and quickly get married when Carole becomes pregnant; but it’s not long until Carole and Gerry are cranking out hits for the likes of The Drifters, The Shirelles and Little Eva. Carole and Gerry strike up a friendship with another songwriting couple Cynthia Weil (Becky Gulsvig) and Barry Mann (Ben Fankhauser). Carole stays true to herself throughout, content with family life and staying away from the excesses and temptations of the industry. Gerry, not so much. While this relationship drama is the focus of the story, the heart and soul of the production is the music and the joy of the creative process. Seeing these songs we’ve known by heart for decades come in to being around a single piano is a joy to watch. Mueller does a great job of handling the emotional weight of the musical, but also matches King’s earnest, straightforward vocals. By the time she’s come into her own with the “Tapestry” hit parade of “So Far Away,” “It’s Too Late,” “You’ve Got a Friend” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” you can see the transformation from a wide-eyed teen to a wise and soulful artist is complete. “Beautiful” is a wonderful musical. It is built on the back of hit songs, but it’s got a big enough heart and a compelling enough story to be so much more than a simple jukebox musical. Don’t miss it. “Beautiful” is now showing at the Fox Theatre through March 6. For tickets call (314)-534-1111 or go to metrotix.com.
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By Cindy Moore
Moore On Life
Too many crooks in the kitchen If you think like I do, the kitchen contains many frightening objects that should be avoided at all costs. Take for example the gas stove. Think about it, a box hooked up to combustible vapors with flames shooting out from the top. Now that’s just an inferno waiting to happen; and it typically does every time I’m forced to use it to heat up a can of soup. Then there’s the scary kitchen gadget called the mixer, or more aptly referred to as the beater. Who wants to even approach something with that kind of creepy nickname? That would be like dating a man named Ralph who also goes by, The Furious Felon. Back. Away. Quickly! And even the seemingly innocent electric can opener can be hazardous. Used incorrectly, it can trim a cuticle down to the first knuckle. I much prefer the dreaded blender if I’m going for an in-house manicure. It trims the nails much better. I might add, the cheese grater, when used improperly, works wonders as an exfoliator scrapping past the seven layers of skin for that painfully raw, just-peeled look. Now, let’s move on to the true implements of torture: turkey basters, salad tongs, whisks and spatulas. All weapons waiting to be used by some crazed serial murderer after a break-in. And don’t even accuse me of being delusional. Just recall if you will the terrifying rampage caused by Curtis
the Cutlery Killer who terrorized an entire city with a sharp melon baller. How about the pressure cooker? I already feel enough pressure to be a cooker in my house and I’m failing miserably. I got rid of this dangerous device after a friend filled hers with potatoes and subsequently blew it up. That little culinary catastrophe texturized her walls entirely in lumpy masses of starchy goo. She found spud chunks in between the cupboards and atop the kitchen cabinets for months afterwards. I imagine it looked as if Curtis had dropped by and wreaked mayhem with his beater. So I’ve stripped my kitchen down to the only safe contraption--the microwave, simple and safe. It’s a harmless little object for heating up doggy bag leftovers and luckily, too heavy for the Cutlery Killer to use as a weapon. 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.
Crossword Puzzle Theme: Pop Icons ACROSS 1. Peyton Manning signal 6. *Lindsey Vonn’s tool 9. Pressed on the gas 13. Synthetic fabric 14. Manhole cover, e.g. 15. “Peanut Butter ____ Time” 16. Emergency pedal 17. Beehive State native 18. Use blunt end of pencil? 19. *Raunchy Amy 21. Conjoined 23. *Sir ____-a-Lot 24. Distinctive flair 25. Symbol of strength 28. Top of Kilimanjaro, e.g. 30. *Oscar Madison’s employer, “New York ____” 35. Major-leaguers 37. Part of McDonald’s logo 39. 2 halves of a diameter 40. “____ what you sow” 41. Scrabble pieces 43. The Destroyer in Hinduism 44. *Ayn Rand novel, “____ Shrugged” 46. “____ of Eden” 47. Rubber bulb on an old bike 48. Card game 50. Osiris’ wife 52. Shining one in “America the Beautiful” 53. Attention-getting interjection 55. Fleur-de-____ 57. *Playboy octogenarian 60. *Homemaker extraordinaire 64. Like ricin 65. Legal org. 67. *Annie Oakley starred in it 68. *”Independence Day” star 69. High craggy hill 70. Alex Haley’s “saga of an American family” 71. *Lassie and Rin Tin Tin 72. Kimono tie 73. Church recesses DOWN 1. Globes and balls, e.g. 2. Painter ____ Chagall 3. Indian nursemaid 4. Nonsense 5. Low hemoglobin 6. Talk like a drunk 7. American Girl ____ Kittredge 8. Utopian 9. Evening in Italy
10. Surveyor’s map 11. “Do it, or ____!” 12. Food coloring, e.g. 15. *Caitlyn née Bruce 20. An American in Paris, e.g. 22. Morse Code dash 24. “...I heard him ____, ere he drove out of sight...” 25. *Media mogul, actress and trend-setter 26. Mountain ridge 27. Aussie “bear” 29. Famous canal 31. Poison ivy symptom 32. “Bye” to Banderas 33. Book in Paris 34. *Honoree of “Candle in the Wind 1997” 36. Practice in the ring 38. Deputy Führer Rudolf ____
42. Circus prop 45. Stop the flow 49. Female pronoun 51. *Bogart, star of “The Treasure of the ____ Madre” 54. Muse of love poetry 56. One clean one? 57. Main Web page 58. Off-ramp 59. If the shoe does this? 60. Delhi wrap 61. Commotions 62. Network of nerves 63. Coin throw 64. Medicinal amt. 66. *Jamaican Ras Tafari follower
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Rascal’s baseball in 76 days The River City Rascals play in the West Division of the Frontier League with their home games at TR Hughes Stadium in O’Fallon. President and General Manager Dan Dial leads his organization to its 16th season and is still going strong. He has Lisa Ferreira as his assistant gm with Carrie Green as business manager. Steve Brook again is at the helm in the dugout as manager and director of baseball operations. In charge of having God look down on the team, is Chaplin Randy Curless. Go to RiverCityRascals.com for more details. * Hotdogs and popcorn will be delivered shortly St. Patrick’s Day Run in Cottleville
Sign up before it’s too late to be part of the ‘Run For The Helmet’ March 12. There is a competitive and fun run to make sure all have fun. You can find out more about the eighth annual St. Patrick Parade/Run by going to www.StPatParade.org. That is also where you can watch last year’s parade. After the run, hang around for the parade that will have over 80 floats going down highway N. * Join 60,000 plus people for the party
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The perfect blend Blenditarian substitutions make dinnertime delicious Finding the right daily nutritional balance is no easy feat. Managing sugar, carbohydrate, fat and red meat intake takes serious effort and planning, but transforming your favorite recipes into more nutritious family meals may be easier than you realize. Adopting the blenditarian lifestyle is a simple solution to healthier eating. It involves, simply, blending mushrooms into meat to make every day dishes more healthful and delicious. Adding chopped mushrooms to ground beef at a ratio of at least 25 percent mushrooms can enhance the taste of dishes, deliver an extra serving of vegetables and beneficial nutrients, and trim total calories and fat intake. Any mushroom variety will work. Creminis and portabellas lend rich, earthy
flavors to any meal, while white button mushrooms offer a more delicate taste. For the more adventurous eaters, maitake and shiitake varieties bring a bold woodsy taste and meaty texture to the plate. The key to blending is developing the perfect mushroom consistency. For example, if using ground meat for tacos or burgers, chop mushrooms to mimic the familiar crumbled texture, using a knife and cutting board, food processor or vegetable chopper. For stews, halve or quarter mushrooms, or slice them to match strips of meat in fajitas or stir-fry. Practice your blending technique with these recipes and find more deliciously blended dishes to share with your family at MushroomInfo.com.
Classic Blended Burger Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 10-15 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 pound cremini or white button mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 4 buns
in food processor.
Directions: Finely dice mushrooms or gently pulse
Transfer cooled mushrooms to medium bowl. Add ground beef and salt, mixing
In skillet, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium-high heat and add mushrooms, sauteing 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
until combined. Make 4 patties. Add remaining olive oil to pan and cook burger patties on medium-high heat until desired doneness. Plate and add desired toppings to bun.
Mushroom Tacos with Salsa Verde Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 12-15 minutes | Servings: 8
Ingredients: Tacos: 1/4 pound 85-percent lean ground beef salt and pepper, to taste 3/4 pound white button mushrooms 3/4 pound cremini mushrooms 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cups julienned sweet onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic 4 tablespoons ground chili pepper lime juice, to taste 1 cup shredded green cabbage 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 8 corn tortillas 4 tablespoons Avocado Salsa Verde (recipe below) 4 tablespoons Cotija cheese, grated Avocado Salsa Verde: 1 large, ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/3 cup diced tomato 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon seeded and minced serrano chili 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon sugar
medium-high heat. Add remaining olive oil and onions; saute until golden brown. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add mushroom and beef mixture and chili pepper. Saute 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and lime juice.
Directions: Heat saute pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; season with salt and pepper. Saute 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Toss shredded cabbage with salt, pepper, lime juice and cilantro.
Chop mushrooms to size and texture of ground beef and saute in separate pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil 3-5 minutes. Combine mushrooms and meat and set aside. Heat pan used for ground beef over
To make Avocado Salsa Verde, combine all salsa ingredients and refrigerate at least 1 hour. To serve, place 2 tablespoons shredded cabbage on tortilla and top with 2 tablespoons of mushroom and beef mixture. Top with 1 tablespoon Avocado Salsa Verde and sprinkle with Cotija cheese.
Blended Chili and Macaroni Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Servings: 8
Topping recommendations: feta cheese, romesco sauce, sweet peppers and sauteed red onions.
Asian Lettuce Wraps Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion 1 red pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 head Boston lettuce 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup chopped cashews (optional) Directions: In food processor with metal blade, pulse mushrooms, onion, garlic and ginger until finely chopped. Add ground beef; pulse until combined.
In large, nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushroom mixture, thyme, oregano, mustard, garlic and dried onion. Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes, or until browned. Stir in red pepper, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and vinegar. Simmer 5 minutes; remove from heat. Serve in Boston lettuce leaves garnished with shredded carrots and chopped cashews.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound mushrooms 1 pound lean ground beef 1 package chili seasoning 1 can beef broth 1 can (15.5 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 1 cup medium salsa 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked shredded cheese
sour cream cilantro
ney beans, tomato paste, salsa and macaroni.
Directions: In food processor with metal blade, pulse mushrooms until finely chopped.
Bring mixture to boil and cover. Simmer on low 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When noodles are al dente, stir in browned meat and mushrooms.
In large saucepan, brown meat and mushrooms with chili seasoning. In another saucepan, mix broth, kid-
Serve topped with cheese, sour cream and cilantro.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events March 2: 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.
March 4: Fish fry
Fish fry all through Lent at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
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 9214466 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.
March 5: Sausage dinner
Wurstmarkt/sausage dinner from 2 to 6 p.m. (Please note time change from past years) at St. Peters United 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, 314-5042630 or Tina Thomas, 314-740-7607 to sign up or for any questions. All proceeds will fund future scouting activities for Troop #884
March 5: Neighbors helping neighbors
Your neighbors need your help! BJC Hospice needs volunteers to visit patients in their home or nursing home, in their area. You can learn about the basics of hospice, and how you can help people on hospice in your own community, at an informational and training session from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy. 67 in Florissant, Room 100. We’ll discuss volunteer opportunities for adults 18 and older such as visiting patients, serving as a caregiver relief visitor, offering spiritual support, doing crafts with patients, helping patients write down their life stories, doing light housekeeping, performing minor repairs or helping out in the hospice office. No medical care is expected. Please RSVP to the volunteer coordinator by calling 314-953-1671 or emailing HospiceVolunteer@bjc. org. Visit us at http://www.bjchospice. org/Volunteers.aspx.
March 5: Free health fair
KidSight in conjunction with the Ferguson-Florissant School District’s Parents as Teachers program will offer free vision screenings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ferguson-Florissant School District’s Administration Center, 1005 Waterford Drive, in Florissant. The screening takes just seconds and requires nothing of the child except his attention. Using a Plusoptix photoscreening device the technician quickly and noninvasively takes a picture of each child’s eyes and the device produces an immediate “pass” or “fail”. The screening will detect a variety of vision problems including: Nearsightedness, farsightedness, amblyopia, astigmatism, anisometropia, anisocoria, misalignment and possible cataract. The Health & Safety Fair for Young Children will also offer free hearing screenings provided by the Ferguson-Florissant School District’s
Parents as Teachers Program. Children will enjoy many hands-on activities, fire truck, police car, meeting Eddie the Police Dog and Safety Stop. Parents will be able to obtain information on nutrition, health insurance, children’s dental care, lead safety and more! This free event is for families with young children ages birth to five years. For more information call the FergusonFlorissant School District’s Early Education Program at 314-506-9066.
March 6: Breakfast fundraiser
Florissant Old Town Partners is having a fundraiser at Hendel’s Restaurant from 8 am - 2 pm and will receive a percentage of sales. Bring your family and friends and join us for breakfast or lunch and just mention you are there for Florissant Old Town Partners. Reservations can be made for parties of five or more. All kids can pick a candy item from Hendel’s Candy Counter. Enter to win a prize basket including a Historic Old Town Florissant framed print and other gift certificates from the businesses in Old Town.
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 twoto-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: 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 314-9215700.
March 8: Charity concert
A concert titled “Leonard Slatkin and Friends,” the second biennial gala fund-raiser for the Radio Arts Foundation, will take place at the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington in Grand Center. Artists joining Slatkin, Music Director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Laureate of the Saint Louis Symphony, will be classical guitarist Sharon Isbin, pianist Olga Kern, violinist Cho-Liang Lin and the maestro’s brother, cellist Fred-
erick Zlotkin. The Radio Arts Foundation gala will mark Mr. Lin’s St. Louis debut. All of these artists are graciously donating their time and talent for this event. Tickets for the concert only are now available starting at $50 apiece through MetroTix by calling 314-5341111 or visiting its web site at www. metrotix.com/events/detail/leonardslatkin-friends. Remaining seats for the gala, which includes cocktails, dinner and the concert, are available starting at $500 each for “Friends” and $750 apiece for “Patrons. For further information, contact Pam Thomas or Linda Shedlofsky at 314-881-3323 or visit the RAF web site at www.rafstl.org/gala/.
March 9: 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.
March 10: Water bottle collection
Boys & Girls Clubs members (youth ages 6-18) at all six club locations in St. Louis City and County are spearheading an effort to collect water bottles for and drive them to Flint, Michigan (*with the help of staff of course)! Donated bottled water can be dropped off at any of our six club locations and monetary donations can be made via bgcstl.org through March 10th.
March 11: Fish fry
Fish fry all through Lent at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
March 11: Trivia night
The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce will host their Fourth Annual Trivia Night at 7 p.m. There will be complimentary soda, water, beer and a couple of fun twists throughout the night. A portion of the proceeds go toward the Shriners Hospital for Children. The event will take place at the Moolah Temple at 12545 Fee Fee Road in St. Louis County, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and trivia starting at 7 p.m. The event sold out fast last year. The cost for a table of eight is only $160 and seating is limited. Call the chamber office for more information or to reserve your space at 314-576-6603 or www.mhcc.com.
March 11: Women leaders lunch
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis will hold its annual women leaders lunch, Table for Four from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Chase Park Plaza. Proceeds from this event support activities and experiences designed to help girls develop healthy lifestyles, positive self-esteem and make good decisions. Over 200 guests are expected to attend. Event co-chairs are Leann Chilton (BJC Healthcare), Nancy Lieberman (GO! St. Louis) and Susan Stith (Express Scripts). Keynote Speaker: Khalia Collier, Owner and General Manager of St. Louis Surge. For more information, visit www.bgcstl.org.
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 12: Breakfast
Breakfast served at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 to 10 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
March 12: Flea market
Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Richard at 314-837-7057.
March 12: Book signing
L. J. Launer will be signing copies of his “Blanchette High” series from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Six North Café at 14438 Clayton Road in Ballwin. For more information call 636-527-0400 or visit www.6northcafe.com.
March 13: 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.
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 13: BB gun meat shoot
BB Gun meat shoot at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 at 410 Rue St. Francois in Florissant from 1 to 4 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
March 16: 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.
March 16: Wine tasting
“Spring into Wines” with five wines tasted and light snacks served at 1970 Trotterway in Florissant at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per participant. Contact Karen Eye at 314-550-1641, email thevinoexperience@att.net or visit the website www.thevinoexperience for more information.
March 18: Fish fry
Fish fry all through Lent at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
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.
March 19: Casino night
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 19: Texas hold ‘em
Texas hold ‘em at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
March 19: Book signings
Mystery book signings will be held with authors Fedora Amis, Peter Green and Claire Applewhite from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Six North Café at 14438 Clayton Road in Ballwin. Meet the authors and buy autographed copies of their books. For more information call 636527-0400 or visit www.6northcafe. com.
www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • March 2, 2016 March 20: Meat shoot
Meat shoot every Sunday from noon until dusk now thru March 20 at Florissant Valley Memorial Post #444 The American Legion at 17070 Old Jamestown Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-741-7788.
March 21: Noted African American Women from Missouri
Author and educator, Dr. John Wright will present the March program at the Ferguson-Florissant (North County) AAUW meeting. Dr. Wright has written extensively on the black experience in Missouri. His presentation will feature noted African American women from Missouri, in honor of March Women’s History Month. Copies of his latest books will be available at the event. The American Association of University Women meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the Educational Building of Immanuel UCC Church at 211 Church Street in Ferguson. The program is free and open to the public. For more information call 314-522-0413, 831-5359 or 831-6884.
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 7: Gala fundraiser
United 4 Children announces their annual gala event, “Lighting The Way.” This important event raises over $100,000 to help children who are atrisk develop and thrive regardless of their fragile environments. The event will be held at Marriott’s St. Louis Grand Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a seated dinner, awards, auction and cocktail reception. Individual tickets for the event are $125 and may be purchased at United4Children.org.
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
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.
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.
March 25: Fish fry
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March 23: Karaoke
Fish fry all through Lent at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
March 25: Fish fry
Knights of Columbus Lenten fish fries every Friday during Lent through March 25 at 50 Rue St Francois, Florissant next to the Old St Ferdinand Shrine. Doors open 3:30 until 7 p.m. Dine in or take out. All our proceeds go to charities.
March 30: 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.
April 1: Steak dinner
Steak dinner served at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
April 2: Bunco tournament
Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis is pleased to announce its annual “Ladies Night Out” Bunco Tournament at Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Florissant. Proceeds from the bunco tournament will benefit charities located in the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Sponsorships are available and include many benefits. Sponsorship levels are $1,000 “Headline Bunco”, $500 “Feeling Lucky”, $250 “Snake Eyes” and $75 Table sponsor. More information and sponsorship forms are available by visiting their website www.sorpoptimiststlouis.com. For more information please contact Lisa Schroeder 314-9716913 or lisas988@aol.com.
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 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.
Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop:
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 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.
What’s Happening
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
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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.
SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre
A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with stateof-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599.
Smoking Cessation Classes:
11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.
Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.
Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group
SSM DePaul Wellness Center:
6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171.
Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109
Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177
Free Mammogram Screenings:
314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.
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
Crisis Nursery:
Speaker’s Bureau:
11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.
Diabetes Basics:
Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org
Center for Senior Renewal:
Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.
Nutrition Education:
SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157.
Christian Hospital Recovery Center:
Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100.
Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 Nicotine Anonymous
Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit WWW.Nicotine-Anonymous.org.
Look Good…Feel Better
SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed SUDOKU answers from page 9
SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159
Ongoing Support Groups Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421.
First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477.
Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 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 314.383.4765
Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389
Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group
H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034
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Movie
“Eddie the Eagle”
By Steve Bryan
‘Eddie the Eagle,’ Sadie D’Agostino and other Olympic dreamers The newly-released “Eddie the Eagle” examines the story of an athlete who just won’t quit. Michael Edwards, nicknamed “Eddie the Eagle,” was a competent downhill skier who switched to jumping due to lack of funds. Nearsighted and heavier than many competitors, Edwards did represent Britain at the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary. Though he didn’t win any medals, he became one of most endearing figures to come from that competition. Taron Egerton, who had an impressive turn in “Kingsman: The Secret Service” last year, plays the title role. The trailers focus on the character’s flops and failures while trying to achieve his dreams. The ever-reliable Hugh Jackman plays Bronson Peary, a coach who helps Eddie on his Olympic journey. Edwards’ story is changed somewhat to fit the movie, but his inspiring courage still comes through. The 1988 Calgary Olympics also became known for the unprecedented appearance of a bobsled team from Jamaica. The team’s formation and experiences became the basis for the funny sports film “Cool Runnings.” John Candy plays a coach who sees how speedy Jamaican runners could provide an edge in
bobsled competitions. The Olympics have been a consistent source of inspiration throughout the years. Kerri Strug, a member of the 1996 “Magnificent Seven” gymnastic team, performed a difficult final vault at the Atlanta games. The footage of an injured Strug sticking the landing remains one of the most iconic examples of the Olympic spirit. Strug’s spirit and perseverance definitely is present in Sadie D’Agostino, a young New Hampshire resident who wants to compete as an Olympic snowboarder. 20th Century Fox has released a short video of D’Agostino, who lives alone with her mom. As the footage shows, Sadie has real ability and talent to go
along with her perseverance. As Sadie herself points out, though, she and her mom don’t have a lot of money; sometimes they rely on the local foodbank for meals. Yet, the inspiring young Sadie doesn’t give up because snowboarding is the biggest passion in her life. Like Michael Edwards, she has the grit to make her Olympic dreams come true even when funds are short. “Eddie the Eagle” serves as a tribute to Edwards, D’Agostino and the other dreamers out there striving for greatness and making their dreams come true. “Eddie the Eagle,” rated PG13 for some suggestive material, partial nudity and smoking, currently is playing in local theaters. “Eddie the Eagle” photos courtesy of Marv Films 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.
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