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Photo courtesy Chris Cross and the Jewish Federation of St. Louis Rabbi Yosef Landa stands in the Chevra Kadisha Cemetery in St. Louis on April 3 before a ceremony where the remains of an unknown victim of the Dachau Concentration Camp were laid to rest.
Remains of an anonymous concentration camp victim are laid to rest in St. Louis
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By Sara Hardin A burial service was held under very special circumstances on Sunday, April 3 at the Chevra Kadisha Cemetery in St. Louis. The service laid to rest a small bundle of human remains obtained by William Elston from Dachau Concentration Camp, which was liberated on April 29, 1945. Elston, who served in the European Theater in World War II, brought the remains back to the United States as proof of the terrible events that occurred during the Holocaust. Debra Cordy, Elston’s daughter, recovered the remains after Elson’s death and decided that the best course of action would be to entrust them to the St. Louis Holocaust Museum. “Once the remains were brought to the museum, they were accepted to become part of our Holocaust Museum archives,” said Dan Reich, Curator and Director of Education at the St. Louis Holocaust Museum and Learning Center. “Debra Cordy was extremely eager that these remains be treated respectfully and appropriately, which is why she wanted to bring them to a Jewish organization. We accepted them with the intention of doing the proper thing with them. While we know there were other prisoners at Dachau in addition to Jewish prisoners, such as political prisoners
and other victims of the Nazis, the majority were Jewish, so we were told that we could assume that the remains were those of a Jewish victim. In that case, the proper thing to do would be the same as with any other deceased Jewish human being: return them to the earth.” Reich decided to consult Rabbi Yosef Landa, Chabad of Greater St. Louis, on how to handle the remains. For Landa, the answer was simple: a Jewish burial as mandated by Jewish law, among the Jewish people. The history behind the remains and the fact that they belonged to a victim of the Holocaust created an especially powerful atmosphere at the service. “[The service] had a tremendous amount of meaning,” said Landa. “The namelessness of the remains makes it somewhat symbolic of all of the victims of the Holocaust, not too different from the respect that Americans pay to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The fact that so many years later we can participate in the burial of a victim that somehow personifies the victims of the Holocaust makes the moment even larger and more powerful. The very unique set of circumstances made the moment very, very powerful and awesome.” After attending the burial service,
Cordy explained that she is confident that the decision she made to turn the remains over to the St. Louis Holocaust Museum and Rabbi Landa resulted in the most appropriate conclusion of the remains’ journey. “The Holocaust Museum and Rabbi Landa did a marvelous job and I have the deepest respect for them,” said Cordy. “When I look back now, my goal was to See A SOLEMN LOOK page 2
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A SOLEMN LOOK from cover treat them with the utmost respect. They did not know who I was, I’m not Jewish, they had not ties to the family, and they had no way of knowing if what I was saying was truthful. I was very deeply moved, not only by the beauty of the service, but also by all of the obvious time and effort that was taken to eloquently and responsibly handle this situation.” Reich expressed hope that the special care that went into the handling of the remains will attract attention to the St. Louis Holocaust Museum’s extensive archive. “We are a repository for documents, letters, artifacts from survivors, veterans, families of victims of the Holocaust,” said Reich. “This was a sort of unusual donation that required a certain amount of investigation and consideration of how to handle it the most proper way. It became an interesting sort of learning experience for us. While I knew it was going to be a moving event, it was far more Photo courtesy Chris Cross and the Jewish Federation of St. Louis powerful and moving than I expected it would be. It took on this much larger message of having these human re- Rabbi Yosef Landa lays to rest the remains of an unknown victim of the Dachau Concentration Camp in the Chevra Kadisha Cemetery in St. Louis on April 3. mains find peace.” In her remarks at the burial service, Cordy spoke of her “Perhaps it was intended that these remains be found again after father’s journey and that of the remains he brought back with him. all of these years,” said Cordy. “With only a handful of veterans Through the efforts of the St. Louis Holocaust Museum and Rabbi from World War II left to personally speak to younger generations, Landa, the opportunity for her and others to witness the closure my hope is that this can be used as a symbol of a time in history of a journey from Dachau 70 years ago to a proper Jewish burial when the world promised ‘never again’, and a reminder that prejutoday was made possible. dice and intolerance are not the answer for humanity.”
COMMUNITY VOICES No matter what, life is worth living By Larry A. Brown Many years ago, a poem was written by America’s beloved poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He called this work “A Psalm of Life.” Many of us Education and English majors remember some of its encouraging stanzas beginning with “Tell me not in mournful numbers, life is but an empty dream! For the soul is dead that slumbers, and things are not what they seem.” In this very frightful era when it seems that the world is in turmoil and that our own communities are battle zones, and when the value of life seems to have been reduced to one of negligibility, it often becomes extremely difficult and to some, impossible, to see any use in striving to stay alive or working to achieve something meaningful. To self-medicate the overwhelming sense of uselessness and fear of unknown but guaranteed tragedy, many of our youth and yes, adults too, have resorted to pursuing mind-altering experiences. The expansion of the hallucinogenic drug market, the increase in the number of mass-murder incidents, ran-
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dom acts of violence, bizarre individual undertakings, and just reckless, thoughtless, careless behavior demonstrations are proof of the decadent nature of our societies. Even in America’s presidential political arena, we see the top candidates in both parties receiving very high “dislikability” scores from the masses. What is to become of us? Well further down in this same poem it states so dogmatically and correctly that: “Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, is our destined end or way; but to act, that each to-morrow find us farther than to-day.” There is a responsibility that human beings who reach the maturity of independent thoughts, choices and actions have; and that is to be the best they can be, do the best that they can and work for a better tomorrow, if only for their own children or personal pursuits. We must preserve life – our own and the lives of others – or the planet, will selfdestruct. As the final verse of Longfellow’s en-
during treasure admonishes us: “Let us, then, be up and doing, with a heart for any fate; still achieving, still pursuing, learn to labor and to wait.” It is our only hope, that each of us can find something that will propel us forward towards a better tomorrow. It’s up to you. The ball is in your court. Larry Brown is Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Worknet, Inc., which has a national ten year contract with the Social Security Administration to find jobs for people with disabilities who are interested and qualified to enter the traditional workforce. He is also co-founder and president of Grace Chapel Ministries, former president of National Cable Training Centers, and president of Woodstock Industrial Products Group. 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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Applications are now available for city of Florissant’s Home Improvement Program
April is National Safe Digging Month
The city of Florissant Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) office provides nointerest loans of up to $5,000 to a limited number of low-to-moderate income Florissant homeowners who qualify. The loans can only be used for home repair and to address code violations. Applications for the Home Improvement Program are now available. Completed applications will be accepted May 2 on a first-come, firstserve basis until all funds have been awarded. The applications are reviewed by the Community Development Office and priority is given to low-
Warmer weather in Missouri brings an increase in projects that may require digging or excavation work around your home or business. Before turning a shovel of dirt on any project, the Missouri Public Service Commission reminds homeowners and businesses to call 811 or 1-800-DIG-RITE (344-7483) so that underground utility lines can be marked. “Calling 811 or 1-800-DIG-RITE before you dig is extremely important when it comes to underground utility lines and excavation projects. National Safe Digging Month is a great reminder to Call Before You Dig,” said PSC Chairman Daniel Hall. According to the Common Ground Alliance, an underground utility line is damaged once every six minutes nationwide because someone decided to dig without first calling 811. According to the most recent Common Ground Alliance Damage Information Reporting Tool Report, when an excavator notifies a one call center before digging, damage can be avoided more than 99 percent of the time. Whether you are planting a tree, building a deck or completing a large project, Missouri law requires anyone digging underground to call 811 or 1-800-DIG-RITE three days before excavation begins. The call will be taken by the Missouri One Call Center, which then notifies all relevant utilities in the project area. Within two working days, the location of all underground lines, pipes and cables will be marked. Hitting an underground line can cause serious injury, it could disrupt service to you and other customers and it could potentially result in fines and repair costs. “Help protect yourself, your loved ones and your property by calling 811 or 1-800-DIG-RITE to reach Missouri’s One Call Center,” said Chairman Hall. Missouri One Call can also be reached at www.mo1call.com.
income households. If funds remain after eligible low-income applications are met, candidates from moderate-income housing will be considered. All applicants will be notified of their status within eight weeks. Applications can be found by visiting www.florissantmo.com/cd/blockgrant.shtml or the Community Development Office located in the Government Building at 1055 rue St. Francois. For additional information please contact the Community Development Office at 314-839-7680 or comara@florissantmo.com.
Great Rivers Greenway and Bridgeton to celebrate the opening of the Missouri Greenway: Earth City Levee
Submitted photos Thanks to a 3.15-mile extension of the Missouri Greenway, completed last year, people can explore and enjoy almost five miles of paved greenway that loops through Bridgeton’s Riverwoods Park and parallels the Earth City Levee to Highway 370.
Residents of the region have discovered a new place for walking, running or riding a bike along the Missouri River. Thanks to a 3.15-mile extension of the Missouri Greenway, completed last year, people can explore and enjoy almost five miles of paved greenway that loops through Bridgeton’s Riverwoods Park and parallels the Earth City Levee to Highway 370. Great Rivers Greenway will celebrate this expanded greenway at Good Morning Greenway, a ribbon cutting and fitness walk on April 27, from 9 – 11 a.m. The festivities will be held at the trailhead in Riverwoods Park in Bridgeton, located on St. Charles Rock Road, approximately one-half mile past the intersection at Earth City Expressway. Area residents are invited to explore this new segment of the Missouri Greenway as they learn more about the history of the area, wetlands along the river, local plant and animal life, as well as the many health benefits of exercising in nature. The new Missouri Greenway extension adds 1.5 miles to the existing 1.5-mile paved greenway in Riverwoods Park, creating a three-mile loop through the wooded park along the Missouri River. It also extends an additional 1.65 miles next to the Earth City Levee to a trailhead at Highway 370, for a total of almost five miles. “Join us and our partners at the city of Bridgeton and the Earth City Levee District to celebrate this expanded greenway,” says Susan Trautman, Executive Director of Great Rivers Greenway. “Along with beautiful Missouri River views comes the potential for flooding. After two significant
Walk in care is here… 7 days a week. flood events last year, this expanded outdoor space is ready to welcome people of all ages and abilities to experience nature, the river, and the abundant wildlife found in the wetland forest. People can also take advantage of the sunshine and wide-open vistas on the paved greenway along the Earth City Levee.” The event will begin with remarks from dignitaries and partners at 9:30 a.m. and the fitness walk begins at 10 a.m. Attendees are invited to take a walk or ride their bikes; signs will highlight some of the features along the greenway, as well as the benefits of exercising outside. Great Rivers Greenway will also be on hand to distribute complementary water bottles, maps and other information about area greenways and programs. There is no cost to participate, and all ages are welcome.
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NCCU to honor North County students
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MindsEye radio broadcasts feature volunteers reading the Fifteen students from Hazelwood, Ferguson-Florissant, Jennings, printed word for the visually impaired
and Riverview Gardens School Districts as well as students from Trinity Catholic High School and Lutheran High School North were selected by North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice to be recipients of its Appreciation Awards for 2016. Recipients are: • Academic Achievement: - Crystel Minor, Jennings Senior and College Prep High School - Yen Quach, Trinity Catholic High School - Jacob Tiemann, McCluer High School - Sophia Bauers, Hazelwood Southwest Middle School - Chloe Lytle, Hazelwood East Middle School - Gabrielle Rutledge, West view Middle School, Riverview Gardens • Artistic Achievement: - Austin Betts, Lutheran High School North - Lamar Lowe, Jennings Senior and College Prep High School • Athletic Achievement: - Rian Logan, Jennings Senior and College Prep High School - Isaiah Williams, Trinity Catholic High School - Terrance Gary, Hazelwood East Middle School - Tahjae Jenkins-Harris, Hazelwood East Middle School • Community Service/Exemplary Citizenship: - Khalil Joiner, McCluer High School - Nadiah Johnson, Hazelwood East Middle School - Maryjean Taylor-Hutt, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Students are selected for their outstanding achievement in education, community service, citizenship, artistic achievement, or athletics in competition with many outstanding students within North County. They are nominated by their schools, churches, police departments, etc. The purpose of these awards is to recognize some of the outstanding students in North County and for these students to become role models for other students in the area. These students will be given recognition for their achievement at North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice’s Annual Awards Dinner on April 17 at 4 p.m. in the Atrium in the Paul F. Derrick’s Building at Christian Hospital Northeast. The public is invited to honor these outstanding students. Tickets are $20 each and for further information please contact Dr. Rance Thomas at 314 238-6828 or Dr. Barbara Thompson at 314-780-4464.
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Submitted photos Top: Charlie Barron and Pat Downen, the morning news readers for MindsEye radio, sit in the MindsEye studio at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. Bottom: Allan Newsham reads during the St. Charles County News, a show that includes the Community News.
By Brett Auten The voices come out from tiny speakers covering miles and miles of the St. Louis region. Their timbre brings to their listeners a bounty of news, entertainment and knowledge. MindsEye, the virtual newsstand radio broadcast, is there to serve those who cannot read the printed word. Some listeners are totally blind while others have low vision due to any number of diseases or afflictions. There are listeners who can no longer turn the pages of a newspaper or a magazine because of a stroke or a debilitating disease. There are others who are unable to read because of learning disabilities. There are multitudes that fall under any number of those umbrellas. For them, MindsEye and its dedicated staff are there for them, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MindsEye’s radio broadcasts are based in Belleville, Illinois at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and reach a 75-mile radius around the area. The signal spreads as far west as Hermann, as far north as Louisiana, as far east as Centralia, Illinois, and as far south as Murphysboro, Illinois. Although broadcasts are mostly designed for individuals living within this scope, those outside of it hear MindsEye online from anywhere with Internet access, which is perfect for transplanted residents who want to keep up with the community. “The fun part is talking with our listeners and getting their feedback and input,” Amelia Christ, Community Outreach Coordinator with MindsEye said. “We also provide a listener survey, which helps determine our programming. For instance, there was a lot of interest in cooking and beer and wine making, so we added a program for that. Recently, there has been a lot of interest in more humorous programming, like The Onion (a satirical national news publication).” All print material is up for grabs. In fact, grocery store and department store ads are consistently the top-rated programs at MindsEye. “That is difficult information for our listeners to get,” Christ said. “It really helps our listeners to be
more independent.” It all began when WMRY’s Talking Book was born in 1973 through a partnership of local oblates, the Lions Clubs, and other dedicated community organizations and individuals made a way to provide readings of newspapers and magazines to thousands of people who were blind. At the time, it was the third reading service of its kind in the world. There are 26 different ways to hear MindsEye. One of the more popular ways is through SCA (subsidiary communications authorization) radios, which are free preset radio receivers that are readily available. The process is simple; you sign up for a radio, or download a PDF radio application and send by mail. The radio is free and on loan to you for as it is needed and will be shipped off in a matter of days after the application is approved. You can also signup online and listen in on MindsEye’s website and you’ll immediately have access to programming live or downloadable podcasts of every program produced. MindsEye’s live stream is also available on TuneIn.com. Just search “MindsEye Radio.” Victor Reader Streams, and Smart phone and tablet apps are also available. In a long term care facility, through its OWL (Older Wiser Listeners) Program, MindsEye can be heard on the in house television channels at many nursing homes, assistive living centers, hospitals and retirement villages. “We have expanded to many different platforms, like apps,” Christ said. “We want to reach listeners where they already are. If they have an iPhone, we want to be there.” Volunteers are the backbone of the program and they stand over 200 strong. MindsEye is always looking for readers, producers, listener outreach, radio repairs and many others. For all and any information, email at mindseye@mindseyeradio.org or call 618-394-6444 to get connected.
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By Cindy Moore
Moore On Life
Plane pain Every time I fly I’m reminded again why I much prefer walking. Sure it takes me three weeks and an accumulation of blisters and callouses to get to my destination, but at least I don’t have to deal with airline insanity. You know what I’m talking about, things like reminding passengers that they can use their seat as a floatation device. That’s always comforting to hear. So, after the plane has nosedived into the ocean and should we survive the brutal collision, we need to get our thinking caps on and figure out how to disassemble the seat to use as a raft in the midst of panic and mayhem as passengers are dog paddling past us while the craft is rapidly sinking like a wrecking ball. I don’t think so. That seems just as important as pushing my seat up to its original position because when that impact happens, one full inch of recline is going to make a major difference? Ri-i-ight. And you know the flight attendants are hunting us lawbreakers down like kids hunting eggs on Easter. Their keen eyes are beaded for any unbuckled seat belt or chair out of alignment and when they happen to come upon one…bam! It’s like finding that elusive
golden egg! It’s usually me that gets nabbed. I am typically in a deep sleep dreaming of our flight gently gliding into a lovely sunset of pink clouds when suddenly, a deathly turbulence grabs hold of the plane and shakes it violently until the wings begin to rip off. I bolt upright screaming for my Nana to save me from the imminent plane crash I have just envisioned only to find the steward grabbing me by both shoul-
ders and shaking me to consciousness. “Ma’am! You need to adjust your seat to its upright position. Now!” “Huh? Oh…yes sir!” I say. My mouth is suddenly parched from fright while I’m sure I have wet myself on the other end. “Could I please have something to drink?” I stammer. “Sorry honey, the beverage service time has passed. But for ten dollars I can make an exception. Will that be on your credit card today?” I mentally remind myself to buy a new set of walking shoes as soon as we land. 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.
City of Ferguson names new police chief Following a three month nationwide search, Major Delrish L. Moss of the Miami, Florida Police Department, has been named the new Police Chief for the Ferguson Police Department. Moss, currently supervises the Miami Police Department’s Public Information/Community Relations sections. The city of Ferguson received more than 54 applications from candidates across the United States. City Manager De’Carlon Seewood, Assistant City Manager Matt Unrein and Human Resources Manager, Patrick Young narrowed the applications from 54 to 16, based on the following criteria – law enforcement experience, community engagement and professional accomplishments. A 15-page police chief questionnaire was then sent to the final 16 candidates on Jan. 25, with a deadline to respond by Feb. 8. The top six candidates were chosen based on their responses to the questionnaire. Moss was among the six candidates that were invited to interview locally with several panels that consisted of Ferguson residents, Ferguson City Council members, law enforcement executives and criminal justice experts. The panels narrowed the candidate pool from six to four. City Manager De’Carlon Seewood made the final decision. “Major Moss exemplifies the type of experience in law enforcement that we believe will enhance the
many new programs within the Ferguson Police Department,” said Seewood. “Our officers have worked extremely hard to implement community policing and community engagement in their daily practices. Mr. Moss is the right man for the job to continue those initiatives.” During the past 32 years as Miami law enforcement officer, Moss has worked as a patrol officer, carried out a number of undercover assignments, and investigated countless violent crimes and death related incidents as a member of that department’s elite homicide unit. In May of 2008, he was promoted to Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police making Moss, the city of Miami Police Department’s Commander of Public Information and a main advisor to the chief of police. “This has been a long and strenuous process, but we believe Major Moss is the right choice,” said Ferguson Mayor James Knowles III. “We understand the past 18 months have not been easy for everyone, but the city is now moving forward and we are excited to have Major Moss lead our police department.” Moss is a member of the National Asso-
Florissant holds Valley of Flowers Queen’s Dinner On April 4 the Valley of Flowers Queen’s Dinner was held at the James J. Eagan Center. The annual dinner honors the retiring queen and her court and welcomes this year’s queen candidates. This year is the 54th anniversary of the first Valley of Flowers festival with this year’s theme The World of Entertainment. The Valley of Flowers festival will sart on May 6 and end on May 8 with the traditional parade and queen crowning. For more information on the 2016 festival visit their website at www.florissantvalleyofflowers.com.
Photo courtesy city of Florissant Attending the Valley of the Flowers Queen’s Dinner were (from left) Rebecka Connor, Josie Urhahn, Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider, Queen Courtney Neisler, Pfalin Burten and Lauren Everett.
ciation of Black Journalists, the NAACP, and Tender Essence Incorporated, whose mission is to combat issues such as teen pregnancy, the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and violence. Moss is the current President of the Miami Police Athletic League, a not-for-profit organization that pairs police officers with community children and builds relationships through sports and academic activities.
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Hazelwood Police Department issues new brochure on animal ordinances
Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood The Hazelwood Police Department has published a new brochure titled, “A Guide to City Animal Ordinances,” for residents who own pets. Copies of the brochure can be picked up at the Public Works Office at City Hall, or at the front desk of either Civic Center East or the Hazelwood Community Center. It can also be found and downloaded off the City’s website at www.hazelwoodmo.org.
Now that the weather is getting warmer, more residents around the city of Hazelwood can be seen walking their pets and playing with them in local parks. To help educate residents on how to be more courteous and respectful neighbors when it comes to taking care of their pets, the Hazelwood Police Department has published a new brochure titled, “A Guide to Hazelwood Animal Ordinances.” Not only does the publication remind pet owners that the city has leash laws which require them to keep their animals under control at all times, but it also mentions the importance of cleaning up animal waste and preventing pets from disturbing the peace as ways to keep their neighbors happy. In addition, the HPD brochure outlines other requirements such as renewing pet licenses on a yearly basis, making sure pets get regular rabies shots, and keeping them confined on the owner’s property. The city’s Dangerous Animal Ordinance, enacted in June 1999, is explained in it as well. Pets can be a rewarding addition to any fam-
ily, but they come with responsibilities. Courtesy and respect are part of being a good neighbor and also a necessity when it comes to pet ownership. Residents with pets can help maintain a peaceful environment for their neighbors when they keep their animals under control and prevent them from destroying property or attacking other people. Residents can pick up a copy of HPD’s “A Guide to Hazelwood Animal Ordinances” in the Public Works Office at Hazelwood City Hall, or at the front desk of either Civic Center East or the Hazelwood Community Center. Also, the brochure is posted on the city’s website at www. hazelwoodmo.org and available for downloading. Go to the City Clerk’s web page and then locate City’s Animal Ordinances menu tab on the right and click it. For questions regarding the city of Hazelwood’s animal ordinances, contact Hazelwood’s Animal Control & Code Enforcement Officer, Daniel Barr DSN 458, at 314-513-5062 or by email at djbarr@hazelwoodmo.org.
St. Louis Metro celebrates completion of North County Transit Center Representatives from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the city of Ferguson and St. Louis County joined Metro at a ribbon-cutting event to commemorate the completion of the North County Transit Center. Located at 3140 Pershall Road in Ferguson, this newest addition to the Metro system is a key transit hub for the region that will make it easier and more efficient for MetroBus riders to get jobs, schools and other important destinations in North St. Louis County and throughout the region. “We’ve always known that transportation and access to opportunities is a key to economic growth and success,” said John Nations, president and CEO of Bi-State Development. “More than five years ago, we identified this area of North St. Louis County as the perfect spot for this type of investment.” The completion of the North County Transit Center allowed Metro to develop a new and completely redesigned MetroBus service plan for North St. Louis County, one of the region’s fastest growing transit markets accounting for almost 20 percent of all MetroLink and MetroBus boardings. This new service plan, which went into effect on March 14, provides more frequent service, more direct service, faster transfers and connections to more destination for many passengers who live, work, do business or travel through North St. Louis County. “Transportation and access to employment, businesses, education, healthcare - it’s the lifeblood of the region,” said Steve Stenger, St. Louis County executive. “The continued success and growth of St. Louis County depends on good, reliable transportation for everyone, which is what makes projects like the North County Transit Center so important.” Metro was able to pair local funding resources with federal dollars to support the North County Transit Center project. Federal funding secured by Metro, in the form of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds and Urbanized Area Formula funds, accounted for 80 percent of the $10.28 million total project cost. “We’re always delighted to partner on transit projects that have the potential to make the biggest impact in the community,” said Mokhtee Ahmad, FTA administrator for Region 7. “The North County Transit Center is that kind of project.” The North County Transit Center serves nine MetroBus routes and Metro Call-A-Ride. The facility provides passengers with the highest level of amenities the Metro system currently has to offer, including: • Public restrooms • Indoor, climate-controlled waiting area • On-site security - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week • Digital arrival-time display boards • Free Park-Ride lot • Outdoor bus shelters • Ticket vending machines • Café offering fresh food (coming Summer 2016) “We look forward to the many economic opportunities that will arise from this project,” said Mayor James Knowles III of Ferguson. “Not least of which would be the expansion of these Metro facilities to the open land to our east, which would create new jobs and increased economic activity to the area.” The North County Transit Center was also designed and constructed to evolve as the future transportation needs of the region change. The facility was designed to accommodate 40-foot buses, 60-foot articulated buses, electric buses, and to serve as a terminal point for Bus Rapid Transit Service with very little modification. It also has the ability to easily accommodate a dispatch center and maintenance facility, if federal funding can be secured in the future. C. Rallo Contracting was the general contractor for the North County Transit Center, and the design contract was awarded to NCTC 2013 JV, a joint venture between STV Inc. and KAI. “This is an exciting year for Metro as our long-range transit plan for the region comes to life with projects like the North County Transit Center,” said Ray Friem, executive director of Metro Transit. “Soon we will start work on a new downtown transit center, finish the rehabilitation of the Eads Bridge, and break ground on a new MetroLink station in midtown St. Louis – all part of our vision of a strong, vibrant public transit system for the St. Louis region.”
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Places mosquitoes might be hiding in your yard Spring has sprung, which means that mosquito season is almost here. These tiny insects could be living, flying and breeding right in your yard, and you might not even know it. Mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance, they are also a health threat. Some species common in the United States can carry and spread Zika virus, Chikungunya virus, West Nile virus and canine heart worm. The first sign of mosquito activity is usually buzzing from female mosquitoes and their bites. Where Mosquitoes Breed Female mosquitoes can lay as many as 100 eggs at a time. They can lay eggs in just a few inches of standing water, making pinpointing breeding sites a challenge. To help homeowners, Orkin Entomologist Ron Harrison, Ph.D., reveals seven places mosquitoes like the most and offers advice on how to help keep them out of your yard. • Gutters. If enough debris is left to collect over time, dirty gutters can clog up and create pockets of water perfect for mosquito breeding. Cleaning gutters regularly to make sure water is flowing smoothly can help keep mosquitoes from breeding so close to your home. • Toys. They are an often overlooked source of standing water, but toys can collect pockets of water and just a few inches is enough for a mosquito to raise a family.
• Flower pots. Rainwater can collect in saucers under flower pots. If left to sit for days, the water becomes an excellent breeding spot for mosquitoes. • Bird baths. Even though birds eat a variety of insects, standing water in bird baths left unchecked for days at a time can become an oasis for female mosquitoes looking for a place to lay eggs. Inspect and change the water weekly to avoid an infestation. • Rain barrels. If water is used within a few days, it will likely not be enough time to create a mosquito problem, but if water is left standing for multiple days, be prepared to find a hotbed of hungry pests. • Plants. Some plants can hold water in their “mouths” and offer mosquitoes enough standing water to lay their eggs. Other shrubbery can serve as a hideout for grown mosquitoes. In addition to blood, mosquitoes feed on nectar from flowers, so they often hide in shrubbery during the day. Thinning dense shrubbery to increase air flow can help reduce the number of adult mosquitoes in your yard. • Tree cavities. Each year, cavities in tree stumps and trunks are filled with water by rainfall or melting ice and snow, and mosquitoes may choose these holes for
breeding. While it can be difficult to remove the standing water, a licensed professional can help identify and treat these areas. • Low points in the yard. Any areas lower than the rest of your yard may collect and hold standing water. Make note of these areas when patrolling and be sure to inspect and drain them if necessary. Take Back Your Yard It’s important to do a weekly inspection of your entire yard to locate and eliminate any standing water. It’s also a good idea to encourage your neighbors to do the same so that mosquitoes aren’t traveling from their yard to yours.
Why Window World? Window World, America’s largest replacement window and home remodeling company, has a location in right here in St. Louis. With an A+ rating with the BBB and an A rating on Angie’s List, we’ve serviced tens of thousands of customers in the area since 2003. As you consider companies to work with, always look for established, reputable companies who have a track record of strong customer service. The spring season is a great time to consider an exterior remodeling for your home. Not only will you beautify your home, but with the hot summer months approaching, energy efficient windows, doors and siding are a great way to better insulate your home and see immediate savings on your energy bills. Our windows and doors are custom sized to meet the needs of your home for optional look and performance.
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FFSD students qualify for FBLA state competition
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Iceis Fort, a sophomore at McCluer North High School, along with sophomore Diamond Smith and freshman Yahcyria Tinnon from McCluer SouthBerkeley High School, have qualified to compete at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference. The conference will be held April 24-26 in Springfield, Missouri. Fort qualified by placing first at the Missouri Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District 9 Leadership ConMcCluer North sophomore Iceis Fort (center), is one of three FFSD students who will compete ference in the area of Client in the FBLA state competition. Services. The Client Services competition is a role-play event that re- state. She was required to complete a timed test quires competitors to provide customer service of 100 questions. to a client, and it is based on real-life scenarios. This is the first year the students have parTinnon placed first in the Word Processing cat- ticipated in FBLA and the competition. This is egory. She was required to produce a packet of the first time in over 16 years McCluer Southbusiness documents, based on the guidelines Berkeley has had students qualify to compete at provided, using Microsoft Word. Smith com- the state level. In the district-level competition, peted in the Intro to Business category, where the students competed against students who her score was among the top 25 scores in the represented over 20 St. Louis area high schools.
Hazelwood West High teacher receives donation for printing press Printmaking students at Hazelwood West High School will now have an essential element of a printmaking studio thanks to two anonymous donors. The donors recently contributed a total of $1,000 to Kamille Littion’s DonorsChoose.org request for a printing press. With a printing press in class, Littion will now be able to teach the course like a college level printmaking course. DonorsChoose.org provides a simple way for people to donate money to help teachers meet their classroom needs. “A printing press is an essential element of a printmaking studio,” said Littion. “My students and I have been resourceful in the past and have been able to complete excellent projects without one. However, having one in the classroom will increase the rigor of everything we are able to
do. Students studying printmaking at the independent study level will be able to create intense, college-level work for their portfolios.” Founded in 2000, DonorsChoose.org has helped fund more than 600,000 classroom projects and has affected more than 17 million students across the country. In Missouri alone, DonorsChoose.org has helped fund more than 12,000 classroom projects and has affected more than 300,000 students. “When teachers receive donations or grants, students immediately benefit,” said Dennis Newell, principal of West High. “Kamille will not only have better access to materials and lessons, but the students will have better access to materials and lessons, which leads to greater success in college and in life.”
Hazelwood East High students develop skills necessary to foster healthy relationships
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Hazelwood East High School students participated in a tie-tying ceremony during the “Tied to the Power of Greatness” assembly. During the assembly, students heard from Koran Bolden, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and author. Students then recited the “Tied to the Power of Greatness” pledge and took part in a tie-tying ceremony. During the ceremony, community and school district ambassadors helped the students to learn the proper tie tying method. Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District “Tied to the Power of Greatness” is an event for East High Karlton Thornton (right), Hazelwood School District Board of Education member helps a student learn the proper tie-tying method. freshman and sophomore students to expand on what it means to be great and Hazelwood School District Board of Education the qualities that each and every student already member; Dr. Bruce Green, assistant superintenhas to create a fulfilling life beyond their current dent for high school education; Dr. Jeff Haug, asreality. The goal is to mold each student with a sistant superintendent for middle school educapositive foundation so they can lead successful tion; Michael Peoples, associate principal at East lives. High; Corey Johnson, activities director at East Ambassadors included: Karlton Thornton, High, and several East High student ambassadors.
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First Bank hops into action for New Hope Food Pantry
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Home Builders Association donates $10,000 to DOORWAYS
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Submitted photo (From left) First Bank’s John Bell, Sarah Fritzsche, Tiffanni Oliver, Veronica James, Charlie Lubiewski, Mike Roeper (New Hope representative) and Will Winslow load the Easter baskets onto the truck.
Throughout March and just in time for Easter, First Bank employees assembled and provided 341 Easter baskets to New Hope Food Pantry (3317 Highway 94 North) in St. Charles,. Picking up the baskets and gift bags at First Bank’s Operations Center in Hazelwood on March 25 was New Hope Food Pantry Director Mike Roeper. The baskets will be given to un-
derprivileged children in Missouri and Illinois. Along with helping those less fortunate being able to afford food, New Hope Food Pantry http://www.newhopeoutreach.net/ also helps with furniture, household items, clothing, and school supplies for families in need. New Hope also assists senior citizens with housing, utilities and medications as well as food.
John Beal Roofing presented with prestigious Bright Star Award
On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2016 HBA President Kim Hibbs of Hibbs Homes (left) and HBCF vice president Dave Griege of Paramount Mortgage Company (right) presented a $10,000 donation to Justine Craig-Meyer, chief development and communications officer of Interfaith Residence dba DOORWAYS. The donation will be used to upgrade the security system at DOORWAYS’ Family Residential complex in the City of St. Louis. The complex encompasses two buildings: Mama Nyumba and Kaya Malaika. DOORWAYS is an interfaith non‐profit organization that provides housing and related supportive services to improve quality of life and health outcomes for people affected by HIV/ AIDS. Through direct service delivery and the efforts of identified program partners, DOORWAYS’ programs and services annually benefit 1,000 households living with HIV/AIDS in the 15‐county St. Louis metropolitan area, 62 underserved counties in outstate Missouri and another 55 under‐served counties in outstate Illinois. The HBA is a local trade association of more than 500 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.
Submitted photo Receiving recognition for John Beal Roofing on being named aMule-Hide 1906 Legacy Roofing Contractor were (from left) Greg Bertels, Brian Bennett, Tim Berry, Jr., Sam Maiden, Tim Berry, Sr., Lynn Batten and John Beal.
After recording the biggest year in the company’s history in 2015, John Beal Roofing was recently presented with the prestigious Bright Star Award from Owens Corning in San Antonio, Texas. The Bright Star Award recognizes the best overall performance by a Platinum contractor in business growth, market leadership, safety, industry involvement, education, and sales and marketing. This award falls on the heels of another national recognition received by John Beal Roofing – the company was recently named a Mule-Hide 1906 Legacy Roofing Contractor. Mule-Hide is one of the premier manufacturers of low-slope and flat roofing products in the country. This program recognizes an exclusive group of roofing professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to unrivalled customer service and exceptional installation quality.
“What an honor it is to receive both the Bright Star Award and the Mule-Hide 1906 Legacy recognition,” says Sam Maiden, CEO of John Beal Roofing. “To my knowledge, we are the only roofing contractor in the St. Louis area in the Mule-Hide 1906 Legacy program, let alone to win both awards. These awards are a result of our employees’ hard work and dedication, excellence, any many, many hours in the office and in the field.” “Being selected out of thousands of roofing contractors in the U.S. for these awards is testimony to our dedication to our customers and for completing every job to exacting standards,” says John Beal, president of John Beal Roofing. “Dedicated employees, the right price, top-quality roofs, and being one of the most efficient roofing contractors in the U.S. are where success starts. It is our pleasure to give our best to our customers.”
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Sports you see with Gary B... River City Rascals get new name for stadium The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. That is correct, the Rascals have ventured into an agreement with CarShield. The Rascals organization and CarShield, a national industry leader in vehicle service contracts headquartered in St. Peters, have formed a long-term partnership in a historic agreement to rename the Rascals ballpark to CarShield Field. The stadium opened in 1999 for the first season of Rascals baseball as T.R. Hughes Ballpark and has become a well-known and well-loved part of the community. Improvements will begin during the 2016 season with the opening of a sports bar and lounge inside the stadium, as well as a remodeled Party Patio with new amenities. “The enthusiasm that CarShield has shown throughout this process was nothing short of inspirational,” Rascals President Dan Dial said. “Their passion for this partnership has been apparent throughout, and we are very confident we are bringing on a teammate who will enhance the product for our fans and our community.” * The next page of history
34 days to River City Rascals baseball in O’Fallon
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Gymnasts set school record The Lindenwood gymnastics team captured its second-straight USA Gymnastics Women’s Collegiate National Championship on Saturday night. The Lady Lions set a school record as they won in front of a large home crowd at Hyland Arena. Lindenwood’s record-breaking score was a 195.875, breaking the old record of 195.800. It needed every bit of the new record, as it just edged out Bridgeport after it scored a 195.800. In the individuals on Sunday, Rachel Zabawa and Kayla McMullan both medaled. Zabawa tied for fifth on the vault with a 9.800, and tied for third on the floor with a 9.875. Zabawa also finished 12th on the beam with a 9.725. McMullan medaled on the floor as she matched Zabawa’s score of 9. For more details go to www.Lindenwood.edu. * Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information
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Raiders drop first game of season The River City Raiders professional indoor football team play in the Northern Division of the American Indoor Football league with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The Raiders visited the West Michigan Ironmen this past weekend and were outscored at the end of the night 69-49. While in Muskegon, the two teams came out the first quarter to see the hometown Ironmen put 55 points on the board to the Raiders 28. Both teams cooled off in the second quarter as no points were tallied. The Raiders defense kept their opponent scoreless in the third quarter as well and scored 13 points themselves to tighten the score 55-41. However, the Ironmen had just enough offense left in the tank as they increased their score to 69 and the Raiders could only come up with a total of 49 when the clock ran out. Next home games: • April 23, Saturday - 7:05 p.m. against the Chicago Blitz. • May 8, Sunday - 3:05 p.m. against the N. Kentucky Nightmare. The last game of the regular season is at the Chicago Blitz facility on May 14 at 7 p.m. For more details go to www.IndoorRaiders.com. You can listen to the game with Todd Blackstock and David Solomon on 590 AM or www.590TheFan.com. * Season winding down
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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Seafood swaps for weeknight meals
Stuck in a chicken or beef rut? Mix up weeknight meals by swapping seafood into family favorite dishes, such as burgers and quesadillas. “Seafood is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner because fish filets and shrimp don’t take much time to cook,” said Chef Kevan Vetter of the McCormick Kitchens. “Try this salmon burger recipe – the patties take just 10 minutes to
cook in a skillet and are full of flavor from Cajun seasoning. Serve with buns and top with a simple lime mayonnaise.” From Cajun Salmon Burgers to Island Shrimp Quesadillas, McCormick is serving up flavorful seafood recipes for every night of the week. Need more seafood inspiration? Find tips and recipes at McCormick.com.
Island Shrimp Quesadillas Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 8 minutes | Servings: 4
Cajun Salmon Burger with Lime Mayonnaise Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients: Lime Mayonnaise: 1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel 1/2 teaspoon lime juice Cajun Salmon Burgers: 3 pouches (5 ounces each) boneless skinless salmon, drained 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 teaspoons McCormick Perfect Pinch Cajun Seasoning 1 tablespoon oil 4 hamburger rolls Directions: For the mayonnaise, mix all ingredients
in small bowl until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve. For the burgers, mix salmon, egg, panko, mayonnaise, green onions, bell pepper and seasoning in large bowl until well blended. Shape into 4 patties.
Heat oil in large nonstick stick skillet on medium heat. Add salmon patties; cook five minutes per side or until lightly browned and cooked through. Serve salmon burgers on rolls with Lime Mayonnaise and desired toppings.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, such as Mexican blend or cheddar and Monterey Jack 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves 8 flour tortillas (8-inch) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 ounces frozen cooked small shrimp, thawed and well drained 1 large ripe mango, peeled and coarsely chopped
Directions: Mix cheese, green onions and seasonings in medium bowl. Set aside. Lightly brush one side of four flour tortillas with oil. Place oiled-side down on baking sheet. Top tortillas with 1/2 of the cheese mixture, then with shrimp and mango. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over shrimp and mango. Top with remaining tortillas. Brush top with oil. Grill over medium heat about four minutes per side until cheese is melted and tortilla is browned. Cut into wedges to serve.
Crossword Puzzle Theme: Popular Expressions ACROSS 1. Santa and Uncle Sam have this in common 6. Be in a cast 9. Plural of cecum 13. *”____ beaver” 14. *”Pitching ____” 15. Sacrificial spot 16. Less than 90 degrees 17. Grass bristle 18. Had in mind 19. *”Retail ____” 21. *”____ it” 23. Bruin legend Bobby 24. Forbidden fruit, e.g. 25. *”____, humbug!” 28. Ready and eager 30. Foot part 35. Mosque V.I.P. 37. Indian restaurant staple 39. Bodies 40. Part of cathedral 41. Binary digits code 43. Interest ____ 44. Writer behind a writer 46. Rodeo Drive tree 47. Cold War’s Warsaw Pact, e.g. 48. Protective embankment 50. *”You ____ what you sow” 52. King Kong, e.g. 53. Kick out 55. India’s smallest state 57. *Add this to injury? 60. *Disorderly person or thing 64. Ice cream amount 65. Roswell subject 67. Figure with vertex and rays 68. Coastal town in southern England 69. Animal’s nose 70. Leg of lamb 71. Actress Hathaway 72. *”A bird in the hand is worth ____ in the bush” 73. Cardinal compass point at 90 degrees, pl. DOWN 1. *”Don’t ____ around the bush” 2. *”To ____ his own” 3. Chills and fever 4. Old but in 5. Like rainy afternoon? 6. *”An apple a day keeps the doctor ____” 7. *”Don’t have a ____!”
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8. Polynesian kingdom 9. Horsefly 10. Short for “and elsewhere” 11. C&H crop 12. Product of creativity 15. Quantity 20. Vital life, in Sanskrit 22. ____-Wan of “Star Wars” 24. Server on wheels 25. *”____-watch” a lot of TV 26. Wet nurses 27. *”Wreak ____” 29. Coarse file 31. Kind of apple, gritty and acidic 32. ____-____-la 33. Bar by estoppel 34. *”____ of cake” 36. Table in Mexico
38. African river 42. Idealized image 45. Group of performers 49. Afghan monetary unit 51. Thick soup 54. Dangerous movie trick 56. Plural of amnion 57. Desktop picture 58. Lunch time? 59. Worn from walking 60. Great Depression drifter 61. *Don’t put these into one basket 62. Vegas bandit 63. They make up a tennis match 64. R&R spot 66. “The ____. The Proud. The Marines” See answers on page 13
Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.
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What’s Happening
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events April 13: Karaoke
Karaoke at the 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 15: Pork steak dinner
Pork steak dinner at the Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
April 16: Benefit fundraiser
Benefit Fundraiser of Mark Puckett, Pirrones, takes place from noon – 9 p.m. Buffett costs $20 per person and runs from noon – 4 p.m. Silent auction and raffle closes at 8 p.m. Live DJ Dave will be spinning tunes. Call Lynn Durning for info at 314-6306378.
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 all-star 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 16: Legacy fundraising dinner and silent auction
North County Christian School (NCCS) will host their annual Legacy Dinner and Silent Auction at 5 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The fundraising dinner will celebrate the ongoing legacy of excellence in Christian education established by the school in its year history. Current families, alumni, friends and business partners are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $25 per person, or $200 for a table of eight and must be purchased by April 8. Call 314-972-6227 for more information or to purchase tickets. NCCS is located at 845 Dunn Rd. in Florissant.
April 16: Electronics recycling event
The city of Florissant along with Midwest Recycling Center will be hosting an electronics recycling collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in St. Ferdinand Park at the rear parking lot … rain or shine. Signs will be posted at park entrances to direct the people on where to go. The event is open to the public. Acceptable items to be collected are computers and all of their accessories, networking and telecommunications equipment, phones (home and cell), clocks, TVs (one per vehicle), VCRs, DVD players, stereos, A/V equipment including cable and satellite boxes, home electronics, rechargeable batteries, fax machines, adapters/chargers and household appliances. Midwest Recycling Center will have equipment and employees on hand to assist in the drop off process. If you need additional information feel free to contact the Florissant Health Department at 314-839-7655 or visit Midwest Recycling Center’s website at www.midwrc.net
April 16: Service day
Maryland Heights is hosting its third service day from 8:30 a.m. to noon to assist elderly and disabled residents with leaf clean-up and related yard work. No special skills are necessary and all willing volunteers are encouraged to sign-up. Boy and Girl Scout groups, civic organizations, businesses, church groups and students looking to fulfill volunteer hours are encouraged to get involved. Registration closes on April 8. Volunteers will meet at the Community Center at 8:30 a.m. for sign-in, breakfast and orientation. All work will be wrapped up by noon.
April 18: STEM in St. Louis
Find out what is happening in the area with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) projects and activities at the April 18 meeting of the Ferguson-Florissant (North County) Branch of the American Association of University Women. Siinya Riley, who has been involved with the STEM program at the St. Louis Science Center for 25 years, will present the latest initiatives of that institution. Christina Hughes, Science Coordinator for Hazelwood School District, will give an overview of STEM activities in a major suburban school district. The AAUW meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the Educational Building of Immanuel UCC Church, 211 Church Street, Ferguson. The program is free
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April 19: Wine, olives and cheese pairings
Wine, olives and cheese pairings at 6:30 p.m. at 1970 Trotterway in Florissant. Cost is $20 and RSVP’s are required. For more information contact 314-550-1641 or thevinoexperience@att.net
April 20: Karaoke
Karaoke at the 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 21: Healthcare conference
The state’s leading dental benefits provider and champion of improving both oral health and overall health will host futureFOCUS2016 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ritz Carlton in Clayton. This conference is free to attend and will include a complimentary breakfast and a book written by the keynote speaker. Local business leaders and healthcare professionals can secure a reservation at www. futurefocusconference.com. futureFOCUS2016 will feature speakers Joe Flower and Kathryn Gilliam, RDH, BA. This event is packed with helpful information for HR executives and benefits managers, employee benefits professionals, strategic planners, CEOs, benefits consultants, agents, brokers, dentists and other healthcare professionals.
April 21-23: Spring book sale
The Spring Book Sale for Friends of Ferguson Library (FLIERS) will be on: April 21 from 1 -7:30 p.m., April 22 from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and April 23 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the library auditorium at 35 No. Florissant Road. In addition to large stock of books, we have larger numbers of WWI and WWII, Civil War and Vietnam military collection and large amounts of audio books. No scanners. For more information call 314-521-4663.
April 22: Spaghetti or chicken alfredo dinner
Spaghetti or chicken alfredo dinner at the Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314831-6121.
April 23: Pancake breakfast
The St Louis County Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association North County (CPAAA) invites you to our CPAAA Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. The event is being held at O’Charley’s Restaurant at 13971 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. Breakfast served from 8 to 10 a.m. costs $8.50 for adults and $6 for children eight years old and under. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk, coffee, tea and soda. Two one-week vacation packages to be raffled, tickets will be drawn the morning of the breakfast. One week stay in Las Vegas or one week stay in Orlando, Florida. Winners need not be present to win; cost is $20 per ticket. Proceeds benefit the on-going support of the St Louis County Police Department’s - North Precinct and their Community Outreach Programs by the CPAAA.
April 23: Fine arts show
The Hazelwood School District (HSD) will host its second annual Fine Arts Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hazelwood Central High School at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. The event is free and open to the community. The Fine Arts Show is a collective show of art work created by HSD art students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
April 23: “Focus on Love, Neighbors and Forgiveness”
First Baptist Church of Ferguson, at 333 N. Florissant Road, will host a special event featuring shoebox gift recipient, Alex Nsengimana from 2 – 4 p.m. Growing up in the throes of an unstable Rwandan government, Alex experienced first-hand the travesties of his nation’s genocide. In 1994 he witnessed the murder of his grandmother and uncle. Fleeing for his life, he escaped and ended up in an orphanage. A year after arriving at the orphanage Alex received a shoebox from Operation Christmas Child and remembers being so excited to have a gift to call his own. Alex now serves with Operation Christmas Child as a national spokesperson, sharing the story of hope and love he received through a shoebox gift.
April 23: Trivia night
The annual Trivia Night Fundraiser for TEAM will be held in the parish hall of Sacred Heart Catholic Church located at 751 N. Jefferson St. The trivia night is being sponsored by the
Florissant License Office – Florissant Rotary Club. Entry fee is $200 per table with a maximum of eight people per team. Entry fee includes drinks, popcorn and attendance prizes. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., trivia starts promptly at 7 p.m. Checks should be made payable to TEAM and mailed to Pat Piotrowicz, TEAM Trivia Night, 9 Beaujolais, Florissant, MO 63031. To register, volunteer, sponsor, or make a donation, please contact Pat Piotrowicz at p.piotrowicz1@yahoo.com. All proceeds benefit TEAM – The Emergency Assistance Ministry, a 501c3 organization. The mission of TEAM is to serve the poor and the hungry in the Florissant and Hazelwood areas. To learn more about how to donate or receive assistance, please visit our website teamfoodpantry.com.
April 23: Free document shredding
The Fifth Annual Florissant Resident “Free Document Shredding Day” will be held at St. Ferdinand Park- rear parking lot from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. Bring your sensitive tax, bank or financial records from home to be shredded right in front of you. Cintas Document Management Company will professionally shred your information. All information will be destroyed in a manner to which it cannot be recognized or recreated. All paper will then be recycled. What to bring to be shredded: bank statements, tax records, credit card statements, invoices, anything with your name and address on it and no need to remove paper clips, binder clips or staples. You may bring up to five bags or boxes. Types of boxes include copy paper boxes, banker boxes and shoe boxes. Types of bags include shopping bags, grocery bags and trash bags. No three ring binders, hanging file folders, CD’s, DVD’s or hard bound books. Open to the public.
April 26: Card and game party
Annual card and game party will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 3400 St Gregory Lane in St Ann. Doors open at 11 a.m., games start at noon. The cost is $7 which includes cake and coffee or tea. Other food items will be available for purchase. Many great attendance prizes will be awarded. Also Pot of Gold and raffle prizes, including a quilt raffle. For reservations call Mary Cornwall at 314-428-3236 to reserve your table.
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Karaoke at the 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 29: All-you-can-eat chicken dinner
All-you-can-eat chicken dinner (dinein only) at the Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
April 30: Trivia night
St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church Trivia Night takes place at 2900 St. Catherine Street in Florissant. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $160 per table, maximum eight people per table with a 16 table limit. To reserve a table call Marlene at 314-8377113.
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 6th 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 will be available at the JJE and JFK Center and at 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 314-921-4466.
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 314921-4250 or 314-921-4466.
April 30: Purse auction and pamper party
Beauty Impact Accessories and Mizz Piggys’ presents “All Moms Matter” Purse Auction & Pamper Party at 1F North Oaks Plaza in St. Louis County. This event will have a live auction of items from various local small businesses. For entertainment several serviced-based businesses have volunteered their services for women who have lost a child. The proceeds from this event are being donated to St. Louis Children’s Hospital Parent Bereavement Program. The organizers of the event, Brittany Raji and Catherine Harvey, hope to give the grieving women time to relax, feel appreciated and supported. This event is free and open to the public. Women who have lost a child can come and receive massages, manicures and mini- makeovers.
May 2: Hospice volunteer training
Mercy Hospice will be conducting new volunteer training in St. Louis on four consecutive Mondays; April 11, 18, 25, and May 2 from 12:30 – 4 p.m. Trained volunteers provide a variety of different services including companionship and caregiver relief for patients and families, administrative assistance and grief support. To register or inquire, please contact Paula Minogue
at 314-729-4415 or Paula.Minogue@ mercy.net.
May 5: Pitch, hit and run
Kids ages seven-14 (as of July 17, 2016) are invited to participate in the Pitch, Hit & Run competition at 6 p.m. at Koch Park field number four. Participants compete in three stations: pitching, hitting, and running with a chance to advance to sectional competitions, team championships at a Cardinal’s game, and the national finals at the 2016 MLB All Star game. Metal spikes are not allowed. For further information, please call 314-921-4466.
May 14: Washers tournament
Florissant Eagles at 15245 New Halls Ferry Rd. will be holding the 5th Annual Washers tournament. There will be five lanes to choose from with a payout of first place 50 percent, second place 30 percent and third place 20 percent payout. Event starts at 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per two-person team. Come enjoy our beer garden and have some fun. Get there early to register your team.
May 14: “Shoot for a Cure” event
TE! Make plans now to join the Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center for the Eighth Annual “Shoot for a Cure” fundraising event at the beautiful Strathalbyn Farms Club. Located on 140 pristine acres in the Weldon Spring area of St. Charles County, Strathalbyn Farms Club offers a unique private club environment for this benefit shooting event. The event is geared towards intermediate and experienced shooters. Event registration begins at 8 a.m. with a required safety meeting at 9:15 a.m. and shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 8:15 a.m. Sponsorships are available at various investment levels – for more information, contact the Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center at 314-576-3078. Teams may register for the event at a cost of $1,250 for a four member team, 100-shot course with 14-stations. Included in the team price is breakfast, clays and shells and beer and pretzels after the shoot. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center. For more information about the “Shoot for a Cure” event and associated sponsorship opportunities, or to register a team, please contact the Friends organization at 314-576-3078 or via email at lduff@friendsoftheslulc.org.
May 16: Golf fundraiser
The Christian Hospital Foundation is hosting their sixth-annual Golf Outing at Norwood Hills Country Club. The day includes lunch, shotgun start, on-course refreshments and games, and an awards reception with cocktails and dinner immediately after play. Proceeds from the outing will help the foundation continue in its mission to provide compassionate care and clinical excellence to more than 160,000 patients who visit Christian Hospital each year. The foundation also provides more than 10,000 area residents with free education and screenings each year. Sponsorships are still available and cost for a foursome is $800; individual play is $200; or cocktail/ dinner only is $70. For more information, please visit the website at www. christianhospital.org/golf or call the foundation office at 314-653-5162.
May 20: Charity golf tournament
Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis is pleased to announce its 18th annual All Women’s Charity Golf Tournament at the Golf Club of Florissant. Individual entry fee is $65 and includes nine holes with cart, dinner, attendance prizes and awards for longest drive and closest to the pin. Registration begins at 1 p.m., shotgun start scramble at 2 p.m. with dinner and awards at 5 p.m. The Golf Club of Florissant is located at 50 Country Club Lane in Florissant. This year’s theme is Tropical. Proceeds from the golf tournament benefit women and
children’s charities. For more information please contact Margie Heppermann at 314-839-0565, Grace Zykan at 314-837-4881 or visit their website at http://www.soroptimiststlouis.com/.
June 11-12: Beaumont High School Reunion
Beaumont High Schools graduating class of January and June 1946 will be holding their 70th reunion this June. This will be the final reunion for the Beaumont graduating classes of 1946. The reunion will consist of dinner at Clayton Plaza on June 11, followed by a lunch at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield on June 12. For more information contact Martha Strehle at 636-386-5587 or Marsha Hoeman 314-839-5156.
June 20: Charity golf event
The annual Jim Butler Charity Golf classic, benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, will be at the Country Club of St. Albans at 3165 St. Albans Road in St. Albans. The event will be a fun-filled tournament experience that includes afternoon tee times, golf, lunch, live and silent auction, dinner and awards program. Both courses will be available for the tournament. For more information, or to register, visit www.bgcstl.org.
June 20: Coed softball leagues registration
The city of Overland will offer adult coed recreational slow-pitch softball leagues Monday through Thursday at a cost of $450 per team for six week double headers and $300 per team for eight week single-header games. All leagues will be recreational and do not include playoffs. League games are set to start on August 1 - 8, 2016. Registration will be accepted starting June 20 through July 22 at the Overland Community Center at 9225 Lackland Road, during normal business hours. To reserve you spot in our upcoming leagues a 50 percent deposit or full payment is required along with a completed registration form. All remaining league fees must be paid before your second game. To obtain more information, please call 314-428-0490 or check us out online at: http://www. overlandmo.org/231/Adult-SoftballLeagues.
July 14: Charity golf tournament
United 4 Children announces their Annual charity golf tournament will be held at the Norman K. Probstein golf course in Forest Park at 6141 Lagoon Drive. This important event raises over $50,000 to help children who are at-risk develop and thrive regardless of their fragile environments. Golfers will join us beginning at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start, followed by 18 holes of golf and an awards banquet at the club house. Tickets are $125 per player. Check out United4Children. org to register.
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: Choir rehearsals
The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.
Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)
From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr.,
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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.
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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
Every Wednesday: Bingo Morn-
6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330
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“They Will Have to Kill Us First”
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‘They Will Have to Kill Us First’ examines censorship “They Will Have to Kill Us First,” a powerful new documentary from Johanna Schwartz, looks at censorship taken to the extreme. In 2012, as Islamic jihadists controlled northern Mali, they banned all forms of music. Yet, as Schwartz’s camera shows, the musicians refused to give up the passion and beauty of their music. “There’s a difference between sort of watching these things on your television and reading about them in the newspaper from the comfort of your own home and actually experiencing them there on the ground. I think that, very often, things look and feel very, very far away and feel very different when you get there,” director Schwartz explained when reached by phone for an interview. When asked about the dangers of traveling to the West African location, Schwartz said she didn’t think much about that when they first went in to film. “It was really a gut reaction to go and make this film. It was a horrific situation that was happening at that very moment. And just as I decided to go, I didn’t think too much about the danger I would be in or what I was walking into. It was just
sort of a weird gut need, feeling to document this story,” she said. The director is quick to point out that for the subjects in her film the stakes were much higher for them than for the documentary crew. “We could always just get on a plane and go home. A musician can’t do that; this is their home. When you have that perspective put in front of you, it changes your mind a little bit about the situation you are in. We didn’t think much about the danger; obviously, we were very careful. We didn’t want anyone to get hurt. We listened to our team on the ground; we listened to the U.N.” Joining Schwartz on the call, journalist Andy Morgan, who co-wrote the film, said that a documentary is written as it is being done. “You grope around in the dark until you feel your hand is on something,” he explained. “It is like a picture coming into focus. We had certain criteria that we felt was important from the start: one, that it was going to be led by the characters. Those characters had to be intimately affected by the con-
flict itself. Either themselves or their families or both.” Morgan also pointed out that they didn’t want Western stars to come in and sort of “sanctify” what was going on. “We didn’t feel that was necessary. The main job at the beginning was identifying the protagonists,” he said. “Once those were in place, then we have to build an arc. It starts in a very sad, sort of blue atmosphere of loss and grief and repression. And then move gradually move through triumph and loss through the film to this great climax in Timbuktu.” Director Schwartz added that they didn’t have a plotline in place; they just allowed things to unfold in front of the camera. “I definitely didn’t think when we started this film we were going to end up with a happy ending. I think it’s quite an inspirational and triumphant ending.” “They Will Have to Kill Us First” currently is playing in limited release and will be expanding to theaters across the county. 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 wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
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