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By Sara Hardin The 9th Annual Baby Kid Expo will be taking place on Saturday, May 2 at the St. Charles Convention Center. The free event will run from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and will offer an abundance of fun activities for kids, as well as over 100 businesses with tons of helpful and important information for parents. “The Baby Kid Expo is a one-stop shop for the community to come and learn about what’s available in our area to make lives more fun, easier, or to just help them with this job of parenting,” said Heather Deatz, Owner and Show Producer of the Baby Kid Expo. “It’s a great way to connect families with helpful businesses that parents may not have been previously aware of.” The event will feature entertainment that is focused on educating kids about everything from the importance of staying active, to how to stay safe on the street. Children’s Hospital will be offering their Safety Street Interactive Zone, a walk-through exhibit that teaches kids how to navigate through various scenarios, such as looking out for cars or how to handle being approached by a stranger or a barking dog.
There will be plenty of opportunities for parents to learn too. “This year, one new thing that we’re doing is offering CPR classes for parents,” said Deatz. “Anybody 12 or older can take it, and it takes about 20-30 minutes. There’s no registration and no fee. It’s a great way to learn CPR should the need for it ever arise. We will also have MoChip there; they will have a station where they put your child’s vital information on a CD, should the unthinkable happen. It will include fingerprints, eye color, dental impressions – all that kind of stuff all in one place. It’s free, and a good thing for every parent to have… and hopefully never use!” The expo’s presenting sponsors, Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Children’s at Progress West, will also be offering fun activities and information at their booth. “We will have some pediatric nurses to talk about helmet safety and car seat safety, as well as helmet fittings and helmet and car seat giveaways,” explained Cara Lotspeich, Coordinator for the Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Children’s at Progress West Hospital
booth. “We’re also going to have our Fit ‘n’ Fun Wheel, which kids will spin and do some sort of fitness activity to stress the importance of being active. Our mascot, Snerdlihc, will be there as well.” The Baby Kid Expo has even more fun to look forward to, including a reptile See A YOUTHFUL EXTRAVAGANZA page 2
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Learn and Play Take a peek at the local author spotlight and check in with Cindy Moore. Movie “The Age of Adaline” a surprisingly charming fairy tale Sports Local sports with Gary B. Recipes Weeknight meals just got easier. What’s Happening Classifieds Over the Fence Joe Morice brings his unique views to the Community News.
The 9th Annual Baby Kid Expo will be taking place on Saturday, May 2 at the St. Charles Convention Center. The free event will run from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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exhibit by Serengeti Steve, a juggling show, petting zoo, rock wall, Anna and Elsa from Frozen and more. There will also be a Cutest Baby contest sponsored by Community News, a Most Talented Kid contest, and a Diaper Derby. “The Baby Kid Expo is a free event because we want everybody to be able to come by and enjoy the day,” said Deatz. “Our focus is on education, health, recreation and products. It’s just for all parents to come through and see what’s available.” “[The expo] is a great way to learn about what our two hospitals have to offer, and show that we are a resource that is available for them and close to their home,” said Lotspeich.
For a full schedule of participating businesses and events, or to register for one of the expo’s contests, visit The Baby Kid Expo’s website at www.babykidexpo.com. The Baby Kid Expo would like to thank its sponsors: Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Children’s at Progress West Hospital, Ameren, Metro PCS, Primrose Academy, St. Charles County Ambulance District, St. Charles City County Library District and Foundation, Napleton’s Mid Rivers Kia and Chrysler, Proctor & Gamble, Babies R Us, Community News, Sprout and About, KTVI Fox 2, KFAV, Now 96.3, Kids Out and About.
The Bridge at Florissant partners with The Crisis Nursery
Holman seventh-grader honored by St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
The Bridge at Florissant has become a donation site for the Crisis Nursery. With their new slogan, “THE Place To Be”, The Bridge at Florissant has started with being a resource of information for the community. The Crisis Nursery saves more 7,000 lives each year but still need the help of the community. The Bridge at Florissant is taking donations such as diapers, wipes, and formula. “We see the need in the community and even though it’s not exactly our scope of work, we believe that it is our job to help sustain the quality of life we have here in North County in whatever way we can,” said Rachel Giffhorn, General Manager at the Bridge at Florissant. “The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is pleased to provide ongoing support and resources for children whose families are dealing with situations that put them at very high risk for abuse or neglect. We welcome and appreciate the support of the Bridge at Florissant as we continue to work to protect children and strengthen families throughout the St. Louis Metro area,” said Bonnie Define, Community Relations Director of The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. The St. Louis Crisis Nursery North is located on the campus of Christian Hospital. For more information, please visit www.crisisnurserykids.org
Momo Kikuchi, a seventhgrader at Holman Middle School, was chosen by the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame Golf Committee to receive one of its inaugural Jay Randolph Achievement Awards for her championship play as a St. Louis area amateur golfer in 2014. The award was established to honor the very best amateur youth playing the game of golf in St. Louis. She will be honored at the Legends of Golf event, where she will be greeted by the PGA Hall of Fame inductees Gary Player and Nick Price.
Photo courtesy Pattonville School Distrcit Momo Kikuchi, a seventh-grader at Holman Middle School, was chosen by the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame Golf Committee to receive one of its inaugural Jay Randolph Achievement Awards.
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Christian Hospital introduces endoscopic ultrasound to North St. Louis County Christian Hospital is pleased to announce its newest endoscopic test being performed – endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). • EUS is a minimally invasive diagnostic test that combines the technology of endoscopy and ultrasound to diagnose various conditions in the chest and abdomen. • EUS is an integral part of any cancer center as it complements other diagnostic modalities such as PET scan for cancer diagnosis and staging. With this technology Christian Hospital offers a more comprehensive multidisciplinary treatment approach to patients in metro St. Louis and Illinois with cancers and other gastrointestinal problems. • EUS applications include a range of diagnostics such as tumor staging in the esophagus/ stomach or rectum, biopsy and staging of pancreaticobiliary (pancreas and bile ducts) disorders and diagnosing lesions deep in the gastroin-
testinal tract wall that are difficult to diagnose by standard endoscopic evaluation. • EUS has also entered into the therapeutic world where its applications have expanded beyond diagnosis. For example, biliary duct cannulation (tube inserted into body to draw off fluid or introduce medicine) that is not successful during endoscopic retrograde cholangiogram (X-ray of bile duct) can be managed with an EUS-guided cholangiogram. Note that other tests such as CT scan or MRI are very useful adjuvant tests that complement the EUS procedure. “Endoscopic ultrasound has revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of pancreaticobiliary disorders, which often are difficult to diagnose by standard tests with ability to perform biopsy at the same time,” says Kishore Maganty, MD, Christian Hospital gastroenterologist and the sole EUS expert in North St. Louis County.
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Hawthorne Players present ‘Crimes of the Heart’ Hawthorne Players will present Beth Henley’s Pulitizer Prize-winning play “Crimes of the Heart” on April 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8 p.m. and on April 26 at 2 p.m. in the Florissant Civic Center Theatre. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students and may be reserved by calling the box office at 314-921-5678 or by visiting www.hawthorneplayers.com. Warm-hearted, irreverent, zany and brilliantly imaginative, the play teems with humanity and humor as it examines the plight of three young Mississippi sisters betrayed by their passions. “Crimes of the Heart” will be directed by Ken Clark, who says, “If you think your family has issues, wait until you visit the Magrath household. As my grandmother once said, Southern Photo courtesy Larry Marsh hospitality can’t fix crazy.” (From left) Amanda Vick (Meg), Kate Weber (Lenny), Erin Resimius (Babe) in The show is the first of Hawthorne’s “Crimes of the Heart.” 70th season and will be followed in July by Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carversary. More information is available at www. ousel” which is also celebrating its 70th anni- hawthorneplayers.com.
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Rose Acres Elementary School is seeking community members interested in supporting the construction and expansion of its new outdoor classroom and garden space. Volunteers are needed to work in the garden, provide in-kind supplies or services and offer monetary donations for plants and other supplies. The mission of Rose Acres’ outdoor classroom is to: • Allow students to use what they are learning inside the classroom in real-life applications outdoors; • Enhance and reinforce the curriculum components related to math, science, language arts, nutrition, social studies, physical education, art and music; • Improve nutritional attitudes through an appreciation of learning how things grow; • Provide new experiences and opportunities for students to engage in hands-on learning in a natural environment; and
• Build character skills with the incorporation of teamwork, cooperation, leadership and respect. Rose Acres parents and staff broke ground on the outdoor classroom last summer. The space, located on the kindergarten playground at the front of the school, features a circular concrete pad with a semicircular stone wall for seating and a wooden armature structure which will house a variety of scientific instruments (i.e., pulley, sundial, wind vane, etc.). The Rose Acres Outdoor Classroom and Garden Committee, working with staff and the Rose Acres Parent Teacher Organization, have led the efforts to construct the space. Initial funding for the site came from a $5,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant and $1,800 grant from the Pattonville Education Foundation. Persons interested in assisting with the garden or making a donation are encouraged to contact the garden committee at RAOutdoorClass@ gmail.com.
Cardinal Ritter students bless Annie Malone with day of services Cardinal Ritter College Prep students came out to put their skills to work in the garden at the Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center Program site. The children were eager to get started pulling weeds, breaking ground and preparing for a fresh new harvest. “The students brought much needed energy and excitement to the day,” said Jonathan Hayes, Annie Malone Therapeutic school teacher. The time and talent the kids are giving is invaluable. Annie Malone invites several organizations in throughout the year for various service projects. If your group, church, or organization would like to volunteer or find ways to help the children of Annie Malone call Niecy Davis, Special Events & Marketing Coordinator 314-531-0120 X 2124 or Submitted photo email ndavis@anniemalone.com. Many people Cardinal Ritter College Prep students came out to put their skills to volunteer for the Ice Cream Social and the May work in the garden at the Annie Malone Children & Family Service Day Parade but we need help all through the year. Center Program site. This year the Ice Cream Social and Open House returns Saturday, May 2 from 12 -3 p.m. to the pro- May Day Parade The parade starts promptly at 1 gram site at 5355 Page Bld. This event is free and p.m., it begins at 20th & Market Street and proa great way to spend family time learning more ceeds east on Market towards Broadway. The paabout the programs and services that are offered. rade is the biggest fundraiser for the agency. The We invite you to tour our facility, engage our staff proceeds from this event support Annie Malone’s and enjoy delicious treats from our many vendors. four core programs and services that run 24 hours May 17 is the date for the annual Annie Malone seven days a week.
Gateway Greening now accepting plant donations for 2015 Great Perennial Divide Gateway Greening is giving area residents the chance to clean out their backyard gardens for a good cause during April, as part of its annual Great Perennial Divide. The unique event will give backyard gardeners the chance to donate their unwanted ornamental plants at a variety of collection sites in the area. The donated items will then be provided, at no cost, to area community gardeners to help them fill and beautify their gardens. Gardeners will receive their plants during a series of “shopping” days at The Carriage House, located at 3815 Bell Ave., in St. Louis City, from April 30 to May 2. During this plant distribution event, community gardeners will be paired with a master gardener who will help them select the most beneficial plants for their gardens. Plant donations for the Great Perennial Divide are currently being accepted, and can be dropped off at one of the following collection sites. Those donating should contact one of the following numbers below at the collection site nearest to them arrange a drop-off time. A complete list of the plants that may be donated is available at www. gatewaygreening.org<http://www.gatewaygreening.org>. • Afton/Crestwood/Mehlville: 10574 Sonata Dr., St. Louis 314-849-4699
• Chesterfield: 912 N. Woods Mill Rd., Chesterfield 314-576-1819 • Hazelwood: 8822 Heather Ln., Hazelwood 314-521-6534 • Kirkwood/Sunset Hills: 714 N. Woodlawn Ave., St. Louis 314-822-9609 • Ladue/Clayton/University City: 26 Berkshire Dr., Richmond Heights 314-995-9828 For those with large amounts of ornamental plants to donate, Gateway Greening will schedule a “dig” at the donor’s residence, in which staff and volunteers from the organization will dig up the unwanted plants onsite and re-pot them later in the day. “Digs” will take place throughout April. Those interested in scheduling a “dig” at their home may contact Gateway Greening to arrange a day and time. “The Great Perennial Divide offers a great opportunity for backyard gardeners to share plant material they no longer need or want with community gardeners in search of ornamentals to enhance their gardens,” said Hannah Reinhart, Garden Program Director. “However, this event wouldn’t be possible without the many generous plant donations we receive from the community. We encourage anyone who’s looking to clean up their backyard garden to consider donating their unwanted plant materials to this great cause.”
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PHS senior earns SSD’s highest student award Pattonville High School senior Whitman Kibble was chosen to receive the Rosemary Zander Award, the highest honor awarded to Special School District (SSD) students. The award is named in honor of an SSD teacher who dedicated her career to the success of her students. It recognizes students for remarkable achievements and outstanding attitudes. More than
70 students from across St. Louis County were nominated for this year’s Rosemary Zander Award and less than 25 were selected to be honored. Nominees were judged on progress/determination, achievements and impact on others. Kibble will receive his award at the SSD Commitment to Kids Banquet in April.
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Elementary students compete in district-wide Book Battle
NCCS Student of the Month Christine Bollinger was honored as Student of the Month at the Northwest Chamber of Commerce membership meeting on April 9. She is a senior at North County Christian School and maintains a 4.0 GPA. Christine has been on the Principal’s List four years, Cheerleading Dance Captain, Outstanding Cheerleader Award, Student Council and National Honor Society member. Christine has over 200 hours of various volunteer work for school, church and community. She has also served as elementary office student aid and sales associate at Plato’s Closet. Christine hopes to attend Truman State University with a major in psychology.
Photo courtesy Pattonville School District A team from Bridgeway Elementary School took first place in the Pattonville Elementary Book Battle. Submitted photo Pictured from left are Brian Goldman - Chamber President, Christine Bollinger - Student of the Month and Dr. Greg Clark - NCCS Superintendent.
Lullaby Inn Learning Center set to open new location Lullaby Inn Learning Centers are licensed through the state of Missouri to provide childcare services. The first center opened Dec. 7, 2009 and quickly reached its maximum capacity in Lake Saint Louis. The second location in Saint Ann is set to open in April of 2015. Lullaby Inn provides care to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. They offer an exceptional program at an affordable rate, while meeting the needs of both the parents and the children. Lullaby Inn Learning Center recognizes each child as an individual that needs specialized care. We understand that the early-childhood years are the most crucial years of a child’s development. It sets the pathway for a lifetime of learning. We provide programs which are developmentally appropriate within our safe and nurturing environment. We recognize that children learn at different rates and we are dedicated to implementing a curriculum that meets the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development needs of all our children. At Lullaby Inn Learning Center we have implemented a curriculum that weaves together art projects, music, storytelling, math games and science experiments around a monthly theme. The parents will be involved in the curriculum and will receive a parent letter monthly that will allow them to be aware of what is being taught in their child’s classroom. The goals of our curriculum are to: • Allow children to learn through hands-on experiences.
• Provide children with the greatest opportunity to develop social skills. • Create a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the maximum level of learning. • Provide activities that focus on helping children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. • Teach children about the process of learning; not the product. • Encourage independence and assist them with reaching age-appropriate milestones.
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Fourth- and fifth-graders from each of Pattonville’s elementary schools and Remington Traditional School participated in the first annual Elementary Battle of the Books on March 26. Winning teams were: Bridgeway Elementary School’s Book Warriors, first place; Parkwood Elementary School’s Chapter Book Champs, second place; and Rose Acres Elementary School’s Book Brainiacs, third place. The Book Battle is a trivia-type competition hosted by Pattonville’s school library media specialists. During the event, teams of students compete on their knowledge of a predesignated list of books. Pattonville has hosted a middle school Book Battle for eight years with more than 30 teams competing from all across the St. Louis region annually. This is the first year for an elementary event and included only Pattonville students. Participating students read from among the 12 books nominated by the Missouri Association of School Librarians for the Mark Twain Reader Award. All fourth- through sixth-grade students in Missouri are encouraged to vote for their favorite books in the Mark Twain Reader program (if they have read at least four of the nominated books).
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are used by millions of people who just simply care about what happens to their wealth once they pass. So, are you ‘trust’-worthy? Over the last several years there have been many rule and distribution changes made to IRAs and other types of retirement accounts making one specific trust much more popular and effective, the Inherited IRA Trust. This special type of revocable living trust is designed to hold your IRA accounts for the benefit of your loved ones after your death. The two major benefits of the IRA trust are protection and control. There was a Supreme Court ruling last year that ruled Inherited IRAs are not protected from bankruptcy. There is also concern by many people over losing an inherited IRA to creditors, divorce, taxes, or reckless spending. This has caused many IRA owners to look for some better ways to safeguard this money for their heirs. An IRA Trust offers protection against these issues as well as the ability for the owner to maintain some control of the account after they pass. To help publicize the IRA Trust and its many benefits, we have organized a few informational sessions with an Estate & Trust Law Group who specializes in IRA Trusts. They will be held at the Holiday Inn Express – Riverport (Hollywood Casino exit, next to Dave & Busters) on May 5th, 6th, & 7th. There is no www.360ira.com charge to attend, just sign up on our website at 360ira.com or contact me at 360 IRA by calling 844-436-0472 or by email at jnorth@360ira.com. If you prefer a one-on-one consultation to discuss your specific situation, give us a call.
Advertiser Profile: Forrest Keeling Nursery a regional institution Forrest Keeling Nursery, located at 88 Forrest Keeling Ln in Elsberry, grows over 97 varieties of seedlings, 122 varieties of RPM (root production method) potted liners, 22 species of oaks and 27 varieties of nut trees. It specializes in native plant material. Finished stock includes ornamental shrubs, evergreens, and caliper trees up to 3” in diameter. Forrest Keeling was founded 60 years ago by Hugh A. Steavenson. Steavenson, then manager of the U.S. Soil Conservation Nursery in Elsberry, began to grow a variety of species in the backyard of his father-in-law, Dr. Photo by Ray Rockwell Forrest Keeling. Because of Dr. Keeling’s love of gardenKim Lovelace Young is the owner of Forrest Keeling Nursery, located at 88 Forrest Keeling Ln in Elsberry. ing, the Nursery was named for the Elsberry physician. Steavenson’s fledgling operation became a full-time Today Forrest Keeling specializes in the production of native plant operation on a 22-acre tract north of Elsberry and has grown to materials of unique quality: deciduous tree and shrub seedlings and embrace 1,000 acres of prime agricultural ground south of Elsberry. RPM potted tree liners, as well as a full line of garden market and Although Forrest Keeling’s rural location dictated its beginning as landscape-sized evergreens, trees, shrubs, ground covers and specia retail mail-order nursery, rapid growth shifted emphasis to whole- men trees. sale business and retail trade in the garden center only. Forrest Keeling has an annual production of over four million Forrest Keeling greatly expanded its RPM propagation program seedlings, liner and transplant in more than 200 species. This proto ten acres of greenhouses in the early 1990s. Production of a wide duction is efficiently and economically shipped from its central U.S. range of trees, shrubs, and evergreens is executed in a proprietary location to 49 states and across borders to Canada and countries of multi-step system. Europe and Asia.
McCluer North baseball program receives $1,000 grant The McCluer North High School baseball program is the recipient of a $1,000 Thomas R. Brown Athletic Grant. California Casualty, provider of the Missouri NEA Auto and Home Insurance Program, provides the grant. The funds will help with the purchase of much needed athletic equipment, offset participation fees and improve safety for student-athletes. McCluer North is among 87 public high schools from 29 states receiving a portion of this year’s $101,200 in grant funding from California Casualty. Since its inception in 2011, over $400,000 has been awarded to Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District more than 300 high schools across the naThe McCluer North baseball program received a $1,000 grant from California Casualty. tion. Representatives from California Casualty check. The grant is named after California Casualty Chairman visited the school on April 9 where they presented baseball coach Emeritus Thomas R. Brown, who recognized that teamwork and Mike Calihan, other coaches and team members with a $1,000 success on the field translated to the classroom.
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FFSD teacher is the Academy of Science - St. Louis-Monsanto Teacher of the Year Tanya Brown, a teacher at Cool Valley Elementary School, has been named the Academy of Science-St. Louis-Monsanto Teacher of the Year. Brown was selected for the honor from close to 200 nominees in the St. Louis region. She will receive $2,000 for professional development and $500 for classroom supplies. Brown was honored by the FFSD Board of Education at its April 8 meeting and by the Academy of Science during its 2015 St. Louis Outstanding Scientist Awards Dinner on April 9. Photo courtesy the Ferguson-Florissant School District Tanya Brown, a teacher at Cool Valley Elementary School, has been named the Academy of Science-St. Louis-Monsanto Teacher of the Year.
Pattonville students place at state chess tournament
Photo courtesy Pattonville School District Pattonville High School’s Chess Team took 10th in Missouri at the recent state competition. Team members include, from left, front row, Thomas Haake, Ethan O’Dell, Jacob Andrews, Mihir Boara and Joe Kaspryzyk; and back row, Aman Khurana, Nathan Skelton, Joshua Zahner and Aaron Clark.
The Pattonville High School chess team placed in the Top 10 following the Missouri State Chess Tournament in Columbia. The team finished 10th out of 29 high school teams at the event. More than 550 students competed at the state level. Two team members also had Top 10 individual finishes. Jacob Andrews placed ninth in the state out of 45 players on Board 4, and Ethan O’Dell
placed 11th in the state out of 41 players on Board 1. Each high school competitor had to play four rounds of chess lasting two hours each. Other team members on the 10th-place team were: Mihir Boara, Aaron Clark, Thomas Haake, Joe Kaspryzyk, Aman Khurana, Nathan Skelton and Joshua Zahner. They were coached by Dr. Janet Baldwin.
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UMSL professor awarded President’s Award for Cross-Cultural Engagement The University of Missouri System today announced E. Wendy Saul, the Allen B. and Helen S. Shopmaker Endowed Professor of Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, as the recipient of the UM System President’s Award for Cross-Cultural Engagement. UMSL Associate Provost Paulette Isaac-Savage — accompanied by Saul’s nominators — surprised Saul with the award during a course on language, literacy and culture. The engagement award, which includes a $5,000 prize, is the second of ten presidential awards to be presented in 2015 and specifically recognizes faculty who promote cross-cultural engagement through education, research and service. “Wendy has personally and professionally modeled cross-cultural engagement,” her nominators wrote. “She has built a career that has touched thousands of people around the world and a legacy of hundreds of future educators dedicated to global literacy and crosscultural education.” Saul believes that literacy empowers people to control their own destinies and guides social and economic change in various cultural environments. Because of that belief, her career has focused on supporting literacy efforts to reach children and educators throughout the world. Though she joined the UMSL faculty in 2003, her international literacy education efforts began as early as 1997 when she participated in the Open Society Institute program in Lithuania, Azerbaijan and Liberia. The institute sought to employ reading and writing as tools to promote critical thinking in both post-Soviet and developing societies. From there, her global efforts led her to teach and provide outreach in Ecuador, Kuwait, Kosovo, China, and beyond. Perhaps her most significant cross-cultural engagement to date comes from her work as executive director of the International Book Bank (IBB). In partnership with CODE Canada, IBB increases global literacy by donating brand new books to charities in developing countries. Facing a near shut down, Saul restructured the administrative and operational processes of IBB two years ago. Now, back on strong footing, IBB has sent 1.5 million books this year alone to recipients in the developing world. Since its founding in 1987, IBB has shipped more than 25 million books across four continents. “I am especially proud of the shipment that recently landed in Liberia,” Saul said. “We fundraised for books to be delivered to children unable to attend school because of the Ebola crisis.”
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Local Author Spotlight: Carol Swartout Klein Carol Swartout Klein grew up in Ferguson, got her first set of jacks from the Ferguson Ben Franklin store (now the Ace hardware store), got her first drivers license at what was the Ferguson Department store (now BMI Fitness), graduated from McCluer High School and got married at Ferguson Presbyterian church. A journalist and marketing professional by training, Klein has always wanted to do a children’s book. She saw how healing the actual process of creating the artwork was for all those involved … as the community came together to help others, the artists, business owners and volunteers helped themselves … and created new connections that she hopes will continue to create a positive environment of hope and peace. The book, “Painting for Peace in Ferguson,” tells the inspirational story of hundreds of artists and residents of all ages who created colorful artwork depicting images of hope, unity and healing. “Painting for Peace in Ferguson” focuses on the way the community came together to begin the healing process after months of racial unrest. It shares the basic idea that anyone, at any age has a talent they can contribute to help others even when things seem to be at their worst. With the simplest of tools, a paintbrush, the artists used the plywood put up on broken windows on block after block of boarded up businesses as their canvases. Written in verse, “Painting for Peace in Ferguson” shows at least 140 images of art and mentions more than 300 artists and volunteers who participated in the Paint for Peace St. Louis effort. The art ranges from simple childlike images to sophisticated and compelling works done by nationally recognized artists. This book captures an authentic moment when something appeared on the streets of Ferguson that had been in short supply for months — hope.
By Cindy Moore
Suit up April Fool’s Day may be long over, but that doesn’t stop the department stores from playing their annual mean and insensitive joke this time of year. You know what I’m talking about – swimsuits sales. Not funny. Who in charge of calendar planning arranged for swimsuit sale season to take place the very time when my body looks its absolute worst? And no, I can’t wait until July after I’ve lost my winter bulge and evened up my tan lines. By then the good suits will all have been picked over and the stores will be stocked with snow boots and thermal underwear. As you know, we’ve just ended a particularly rough winter season. To keep that frosty chill from seeping into my bones my body had to be insulated in protective coverings the thickness of sleeping-bags. Of course, during those long, depressing months it was unavoidable to pack on a few dozen extra pounds. This came courtesy of comfort food, which oftentimes contained cheese, cream, butter, chocolate or bacon as the key ingredient (which incidentally, when all mixed together makes a rather tasty combination). Thus, a generous layer of fat formed. But how was I to know I packed on that additional tonnage covered under all those thick clothing layers? Besides, there was not much chance for activity during that monotonous time. I sat cocooned in my sleeping-bag wear, ate continuously to ward off death by freezing, hibernated on my couch and suffered through my husband’s endless series of football and basketball games waiting for
the first sign of spring – my pants zipper busting open. My body mutated. Long gone is the sunkissed, golden skin from last summer. Instead, I developed a pasty, corpselike coating that is the envy of zombies and vampires everywhere (Which might explain the frequent friend requests I get on Facebook from the undead). I practically glow and could cause serious snow blindness to anyone not wearing a welder’s helmet. So the stores expect me to go in and maneuver a little bitty elastic suit over these gelatinous, neon, Shamu-like thighs and make a snap purchase? Now that’s a funny joke! 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: Children’s Stories ACROSS 1. What a bridge does 6. Indian restaurant staple 9. Done to some pets 13. Gold unit 14. *Aladdin, for short 15. Biotic community 16. Bring upon oneself 17. Pine juice 18. Scandinavian fjord, e.g. 19. To beat seeds from grain 21. *Don’t let it drive the bus! 23. Exclamation of disgust 24. Update an iPod 25. Eastern title 28. Adjutant 30. Often found on the lap 35. Sea eagles 37. As opposed to an opinion 39. It’s firma 40. The Destroyer in Hinduism 41. Springtime flower 43. *Told to go away in nursery rhyme 44. Subject of wars of 1839-42 and 1856-60 46. *Ferdinand, e.g. 47. Catchall abbr. 48. Small sphere 50. Sealed with a handshake 52. Archaic “your” 53. Kind of bag 55. To nuke 57. *Friend of the man in yellow 60. *Crayon artist 63. Russian crepes 64. *”One fish ___ fish...” 66. Sag 68. Derived from gold 69. Lil Wayne’s genre 70. Short musical composition 71. Rendezvous 72. Repeated to a captain 73. Revolving mechanism DOWN 1. Navigate moguls 2. Breathe noisily 3. Gateway monument 4. Pleasant Island 5. *”______ Nona” 6. *Mr. Incredible’s son 7. Chicken _ __ king 8. Sassy 9. Cosine’s counterpart
10. Prince William’s sport 11. Prayer end 12. Hitherto 15. Lion or tiger, e.g. 20. 9 to 5, e.g. 22. Weary traveler’s welcome spot 24. Withdraw or sequester 25. *”The Tortoise and the Hare” author 26. Complain 27. Blacksmith’s block 29. Apply to a surface 31. Salon service 32. Deadly snake 33. March celebrants 34. *She’s so fancy 36. Author ____ Bellow 38. Mosaic piece
42. *The _____, Eloise’s residence 45. Like meters and kilograms 49. Clothe 51. Pantry 54. “Four” prefix 56. _____ Novo, Benin 57. Elmer’s, e.g. 58. De Valera’s land 59. “Put a lid __ __!” 60. It springs eternal? 61. Stumblebum 62. *Bird from “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” 63. “Kapow!” 65. *”Make ___ for Ducklings” 67. P in mpg
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‘The Age of Adaline’ a surprisingly charming fairy tale Fairy tales often are filled with desperate charfeels nervous or threatacters seeking eternal youth and beauty. “The ened. Though she develAge of Adaline” focuses on a woman who finds ops ways to manage her her own Fountain of Youth quite by accident. condition, it’s impossible It’s a thought-provoking story sprinkled with infor someone who never sightful situations, tear-jerking moments as well ages a day to set down peras laugh-out-loud dialogue. manent roots. She’s lucky to Blake Lively plays Adaline Bowman, a widhave to have a few loyal friends owed mother who stops aging after a car wreck. who unconditionally love her, but the clock is alThough she attempts to lead a normal life for ways ticking for them, not her. over a decade, her friends—and the governLively has some wonderful moments oppoment—notice that she never ages. Forced to site Ellen Burstyn, who plays Adaline’s daughter. switch identities, Adaline leads a lonely existence Lively embodies Adaline’s heartbreak over all the highlighted only by precious stolen moments times that she couldn’t be there for her little girl. with her daughter, Flemming (Ellen Burstyn). Her discussions with Flemming about too much No one can hide forever, though. Ellis (Michsalt, broken hips and retirement villages even iel Huisman), a wealthy philanthropist, notices turn darkly comic. Adaline at her workplace and begins a relationHarrison Ford steals several scenes as William ship with her. After 60 years of running and hidJones, a former suitor who never forgot the beauing the very youthful Adaline may or may not tiful girl who ran away from him decades earlier. be ready to reveal the truth about her condition. Jones now has a wonderful family and a fulfilling Working from a screenplay by J. Mills Goodcareer, but he’s staggered when Adaline reenters loe and Salvador Paskowitz, director Lee Toland his life. Krieger hits all the right notes in “The Age of Bolstered by a winning script and a talented Adaline.” Goodloe and Paskowitz examine the supporting cast, Blake Lively is quite the charmer extremely clever ways a scientific curiosity can in “The Age of Adaline.” In the weeks leading up hide in plain sight. The banter between the charto an explosive summer movie season, this film is acters also is quite clever, especially when Adaa very nice surprise. line makes veiled references to her condition. “The Age of Adaline,” rated PG-13 for a suggesIn the title role, Blake Lively captures the doutive comment, opens in theaters on Friday, April ble-edged sword of Adaline’s existence. At age 24. 107, this young woman has amassed a wealth of Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is knowledge and experience. She can make serinow based in Anaheim, California, and has been alous long-term investments and take time to read lowed access to movie and television sets to see ac“The Age of Adaline” photo courtesy of Lakeshore Entertainment tors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken the books that she loves. Adaline also chooses him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same jobs she’s passionate about; she doesn’t have to work to make a living. wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters. Even the most basic relationships are painful, though. Adaline runs whenever she
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Kendall Ryndak nohits McKendree in sweep The Lindenwood softball team closed out its home portion of the schedule with a bang last Wednesday night. The Lady Lions swept the McKendree Bearcats but the story of the night was senior Kendall Ryndak who no-hit the Bearcats in game one. Lindenwood won game one 8-0 then finished the sweep with a 7-4 win. Ryndak was dominant in her last home start as a Lion. She struck out six of the 18 batters she faced and walked just two. The win was her ninth of the season and she has now won four straight starts. Alexis Theis led the way offensively with two hits and two RBIs. McKendree was able to put together a little more offense in game two but the Lady Lions had just a little more. Things started off quickly for Lindenwood with two runs in the first. Lindenwood continued to score and had at least one run in every inning but one. The two wins extended the Lady Lions winning streak to seven and have an overall record of 16-32. Lindenwood will close out its season with games at Southwest Baptist and Central Missouri next weekend. * Thanks to Lindenwood’s Tyler Scheller-Sports Information Graduate Assistant Former Missouri River Otter coach passes Mark Reed was the inaugural coach of the Missouri River Otters who started their play in 1999 in the United Hockey League playing at the Family Arena. He played right wing for the St. Louis Blues from 1981 to 1987. Reed coached very well as he took the Missouri River Otters as an expansion club to the playoffs in its first season in 1999–2000 in the United Hockey League. He led the Otters to the playoffs in each of his four seasons and then moved to the Kalamazoo Wings of the UHL, leading the squad to the 2006 Colonial Cup Championship. The Wings returned to the league’s final series in 2007 with a second place finish. Yours truly broadcast the Otters at that time and enjoyed many great conversations with Coach Reed. * A very classy guy Cardinal’s catcher gets more hardware Fan favorite Yadier Molina picked up a Gold Glove award for his 2014 play, becoming just the third catcher in history to reach a particular milestone. The other
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events April 22: Karaoke Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information contact 314-831-6121. April 22: Senior resource fair The city of Florissant has partnered with the Tri-Parish Nursing Ministry, Memory Care Home Solutions, St. Catherine Retirement Community, and Life Care Center of Florissant to provide this wonderful free event for all North County senior citizens called the “Aging My Way Resource Fair.” Gift cards will be raffled, there will be give-a-ways at the booths, free donuts and coffee will be served, and there will be over 75 booths of senior citizen information at this event that will run from 9 a.m. – noon at the James J. Eagan Center at #1 James Eagan Drive in Florissant. For more information contact Peggy Hogan Senior Coordinator at 314-839-7604. April 22: Shakespeare play Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Education Department presents a staged reading of “Henry VI,” parts I, II & III that will take place at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine located at 1 rue St. Francois from 5:30 - 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. April 23: First Responders Appreciation Day Papa Murphy’s at 8192 Lindbergh Blvd in Florissant is having a First Responders Appreciation Day. All EMS, Fire, and Police bring in ID and get 50 percent off any regular menu price pizza (limit 1). For more information call 314-972-7272. April 23: Women’s interfaith conference You are cordially invited to attend the35th Annual Women’s Interfaith Conference, “Women of Faith: Embrace Responsibility, Compassion, Peace.” We will gather from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Central Reform Congregation at 5020 Waterman (at Kingshighway). The conference costs $12 per person, including lunch. Additional parking is available at First Unitarian Church (across Waterman). You can apply online at www.womeninterfaithstl.org,
click registration and simply enter the necessary information. For those not applying online please contact Jerri Livingston at 314-469-3553. April 24: All you can eat chicken Dinner takes place at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information contact 314-831-6121. April 24: Charity gala Rainbow Village, the only local nonprofit dedicated exclusively to providing safe, affordable homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, will host the 19th annual “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” gala at the Four Seasons Hotel. The evening features the presentation of the 2015 Tice Humanitarian Award. At the gala, guests will enjoy dinner and dancing as well as a silent and live auction. April 25: Salad/bingo luncheon The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 444 is holding a salad/bingo luncheon at the Post at 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. in Florissant at noon. Cost is $12 and event consists of lunch, bingo, silent auction, raffle, 50/50 drawing and attendance prizes. Profits help support veteran projects and activities. RSVP by calling 314-868-3612. April 25: 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 which will be held at the James J Eagan Ice Rink area from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 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 17. Applications will be are available at the JJE and JFK Center and at www.florissantmo.com. Space is limited. The fee is $15 residents only. The Florissant Garage Sale is free to attend! For additional information call 314-921-4250 or 314-921-4466. April 25: Trivia night Kiwanis trivia night will be held at the Hazelwood Community Center White Birch Park located at 1186 Teson Road in Hazelwood. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., trivia begins at 7:00 p.m. Cost is$20 per
person, eight per table (maximum). Net proceeds to support children and children’s charities. Popcorn, soda and beer included, you may bring your own food and beverages. To make reservations or for more information please contact Myra at 314-921-5120 or Tom at 314740-1072. April 25: Trivia night The annual trivia night fundraiser for TEAM (The Emergency Assistance Ministry) 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. Cash prizes for first, second, and third places and best theme decorated table will be given out. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., trivia starts promptly at 7 p.m. Checks should be made payable to TEAM and mailed to TEAM Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1520, Florissant, MO 63031-1520. To register, volunteer, sponsor, or make a donation, please contact Kate Moore at TEAMFoodPantryInfo@gmail.com. April 30: Open house baby shower SSM DePaul Health Center will offer a free Open House Baby Shower from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees will meet the nurses who care for new moms and babies, learn about breast feeding, baby care and what to expect during childbirth. They also can take a personalized tour of DePaul Health Center’s Family Birthplace and enjoy light refreshments. Plus, expectant moms will be able to register to receive a free car seat from Kohl’s4Kids. The event is free, but registration is required. To RSVP, please call 866-776-3627 by April 27. April 30: Free seminar From 2 - 3:30 p.m. Beck Elder Law presents Protecting your Retirement Plan at the Bridge at Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive. Event is free. RSVP to 314-831-0988. May 1: Awards gala The 2015 Celebration of Entrepreneurs Awards Gala will recognize and honor entrepreneurs in the greater St. Louis metro area for outstanding contributions to humanity, innovation, and ser-
vice to their customers, employees, and community. Hosted by Pursue Your Purpose CEO and Founder Tamiko Cuellar, ticket proceeds will benefit The Future Business Leaders of AmericaClyde C Miller Academy Chapter. May 1: Fund raising opportunity The Knights of Columbus are providing midway booth rentals for this year’s Valley of Flowers from May 1 – May 3. For more details, contact Bob Belaska at 314-837-4393. May 1: Steak fry Steak fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information contact 314-831-6121. May 1: Pursue Your Purpose 2015 Celebration of Entrepreneurs Awards Gala First Bank (Florissant Dierbergs) will serve as a co-sponsor for the Pursue Your Purpose 2015 Celebration of Entrepreneurs Awards Gala, an event that will kick off National Small Business Month by celebrating local entrepreneurs at the Renaissance Hotel, Airport and hosted by Pursue Your Purpose CEO and Founder Tamiko Cuellar, the awards gala will honor entrepreneurs in the St. Louis area for their outstanding contributions to humanity, innovation, and service to their customers, employees and community. To purchase tickets, nominate entrepreneurs or for sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.PursueYourPurpose. com/2015Gala. May 2: Scrapbooking/crafting day St. Barnabas Annual Scrapbooking/ Crafting Day will be located at St. Barnabas Church at 2900 St. Catherine St. in Florissant from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost is $25, which includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, welcome packet and prizes. Space is limited and advanced registration including payment is required. For more information or to register contact: Renae Novak, Stampin Up! demonstrator at all4stampin@yahoo.com or call 314-838-5123. May 2: Book signing James K. Lehman will be signing copies of his book “Maneuvering Your Career” from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 6 North Café
at 14438 Clayton Road in Ballwin. For more information call 636-527-0400 or visit www.6northcafe.com May 2: Blood drive Women’s Missionary Society of Christ Our Redeemer AME Church is sponsoring a Red Cross Charles Drew Blood Drive from 10a.m. – 2 p.m. We are located at 13820 Old Jamestown Rd. in Black Jack. Call 314-741-4222 to make your appointment. May 2: St. Louis Strollathon The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF), now known as Rettsyndrome.org, will host its eighth annual St. Louis Strollathon with registration starting at 9 a.m. and the walk beginning at 10 a.m. The one-mile family-friendly stroll, which will be held at Tilles Park’s Gloria Rodgers Shelter located at 9551 Litzsinger Rd. in Ladue, includes a visit from Fredbird, entertainment and food. All proceeds will benefit Rett Syndrome research. Donations are appreciated. For more information, call Strollathon chair Joyce Opinsky at 314-878-0868, e-mail her at stlstrollathon@gmail.com, or visit the organization’s web site at www.rettsyndrome.org. May 2-3: Flea market Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information contact Richard at 314-837-7057. May 2-3: Valley of Flowers We will have an outside barbecue and some nice raffles. Event starts at 11 a.m. Come and enjoy the festivities with us. Sunday we will have a live band, The Hot Flashes, from 3 – 6 p.m. at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois. All profits go to support veterans. For more information contact 314-831-6121. May 6: Food Truck Feast Trinity Catholic’s second Food Truck Feast will take place just from 5 -8 p.m. at 1720 Redman Road in St. Louis. Six of St. Louis’ favorite food trucks will gather in the school parking lot with plenty of delicious items for you to try! A portion of the proceeds from each truck will benefit the Trinity Catholic TPO and Booster Club. All are welcome and admission is free. Tours of the school are also available before of
www.mycnews.com • Community News • April 22, 2015 after you eat. For more information contact Paul Manganelli at 314-9726000. May 7: Prayer breakfast The Kiwanis Club of Bridgeton will hold its 33rd Annual Prayer Breakfast at 7 a.m. at Syberg’s Restaurant at 2430 Old Dorsett Road in Maryland Heights. Our special guest will be Lauri Tanner, President and CEO of Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital. Also ministers from various local churches will attend to share prayers and inspirational messages. Tickets for the breakfast are $14/per person or $130 for a table of ten. All tickets are sold in advance. For ticket information, please contact Mary Vaughan at mvaughan@marylandheights.com or call 314-581-0497. May 7: Summer Camp Open House ASAP Summer Camp is now enrolling 3rd-8th grade! We are a nine-week program that incorporates a wide variety of activities, lessons, and programs to promote personal development, ministry, extended education, and physical activity though out the summer. Volunteering opportunities are available for students entering 9th- 12th grades. North County Christian School also offers a summer camp for Preschool through 2nd grade. To learn more about both camps, please attend our Summer Camp Open House at 7 p.m. in the NCCS Library at 845 Dunn Rd., Florissant or contact us by phone at 314-972-6227 or visit our website. May 8: Mother and son dance Dance the night away with a little guy in your life from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Grownups (Moms, grandma, aunts, special escorts) can treat their special guests to an evening filled with fun, music, and dancing, along with cookies and punch. Formal dress is required. Tickets will be available March 30th through May 3rd, or when dance is full, whichever comes first and are $25 for residents and $30 for nonresidents. Be sure to register early. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The event is for boys ages 12-and-under with an adult. This event will be held at the Nature Lodge at Sunset Park. For additional information call the James J. Eagan Center at 9214466 or the JFK Center at 921-4250. May 8: Hamburgers and fries Dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information contact 314-831-6121. May 9: Breakfast Breakfast at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 – 10 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information contact 314-831-6121. May 9: City of Overland Pet Inoculation Day Pet Inoculation Day in Overland welcomes all dogs and cats, whether they are spayed or not altered. This event will take place from 9 - 11 a.m. behind the Overland City Hall at 9119 Lackland Road. Overland Residents may also purchase and/or renew their pet licenses at this event, or at Overland City Hall. For more information, please call city hall at 314-428-4321. May 9: Flea market Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Contact Richard for more information at 314-837-7057. May 9: Book signing Kristin Tanner will be signing copies of her book “Walkabout Town” from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 6 North Café at 14438 Clayton Road in Ballwin. For more information call 636-527-0400 or visit www.6northcafe.com May 15: School fundraiser Holy Trinity School will host a fundraiser from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria at 10901 St. Henry Lane in Saint Ann. Event will include
shopping (40 vendors), card party (optional), luncheon, fashion show, Bunco, trivia, games, basket and restaurant raffle and attendance prizes. Cost is $15 for adult and $5 for children (12 and under). For more information contact Karen at 314-539-1962 or holytrinity@ live.com May 16: Stray Dog Soiree - Toads and Tiaras A magical night of cocktails, dinner, auctions and festivities benefiting Stray Dog Theatre and youth programs. Held at Tower Grove Abbey at 2336 Tennessee Avenue in St. Louis at 6 pm. Cost is $175 per person. For more information contact 314-865-1995 or visit www. straydogtheatre.org. May 16: Book signing Marilyn D. Brown will be signing copies of her books from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 6 North Café at 14438 Clayton Road in Ballwin. For more information call 636527-0400 or visit www.6northcafe.com May 18: Free financial workshop You are invited to join us here at DeSmet Retirement Community at 1425 N. New Florissant in Florissant at 6 p.m. for a free financial workshop. Please join us for this informational workshop it is the best way to prepare yourself and your loved ones for the future. For more information or to RSVP please call 314838-3811. Please RSVP by May 11. June 12: The Changing Landscape of Long-Term Care Conference The Changing Landscape of Long-Term Care Conference takes place at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. This all-day conference will bring together professional long-term caregivers with individuals from the community to learn dynamic strategies, innovative tools and available options. Individual registration and exhibit space is available. Contact Kristin Pendleton at VOYCE for more details at 314-9192410 or kpendleton@voycestl.org. You can also visit www.voycestl.org. June 20: Golf tournament The Jennings Do-Dads are excited to announce our 22nd annual Juvenile Justice Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will begin with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start at Eagle Springs Golf Course at 2575 Redman Rd in St. Louis. The tournament will raise funds for a scholarship for those who are planning a career in juvenile justice. Team entry (four players) costs $340 and includes greens fees, cart, limited beverages at course, attendance prizes and the posttournament food and refreshments. Limited to the first 36 teams, entry forms and fees are preferred by May 31, 2015, although you may register and pay up to the day of the tournament. You can also pay online with a major credit card via PayPal at www.jenningsdodads.org. Register and pay by May 31, 2015 and the cost per foursome will be reduced to $320. For more information contact Jim Christian at 314-3418417 or Jack Duepner at 314-608-0551. June 20: Golf tournament The Jennings Do-Dads are excited to announce our 22nd annual Juvenile Justice Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will begin with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start at Eagle Springs Golf Course at 2575 Redman Rd in St. Louis. The tournament will raise funds for a scholarship for those who are planning a career in juvenile justice. Team entry (four players) costs $340 and includes greens fees, cart, limited beverages at course, attendance prizes and the post-tournament food and refreshments. Limited to the first 36 teams, entry forms and fees are preferred by May 31, 2015, although you may register and pay up to the day of the tournament. You can also pay online with a major credit card via PayPal at www.jenningsdodads.org. Register and pay by May 31, 2015 and the cost per foursome will be reduced to $320. For more information contact Jim Christian at 314-341-8417 or Jack Duepner at 314-608-0551.
June 22: Charity golf tournament Jeff Clinton Memorial Golf Classic benefitting the children of Marygrove will be held at Norwood Hills Country Club. Registration and lunch begin at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12 p.m. Dinner and auction will immediately follow tournament play. Entry fee for the four-person scramble is $1,200 for a foursome, $300 per-person and $75 for a dinner guest. For more information contact Kathryn Feldt at 314830-6249 or kfeldt@mgstl.org. June 29: Charity golf tournament Saint Louis Crisis Nursery will host their annual charity golf tournament from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Norwood Hills Country Club at 1 Norwood Hills Country Club Dr. in St. Louis. The format is a four-person scramble with shotgun start. Admission is $350 per person; teams available. For more information, call (314) 292-5770. July 1: Crafters needed Crafters Needed for the Tri-County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole Fourth Annual Christmas in August Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters on August 29. If interested, please contact Nancy Corbin by July 1 at gpcorbin@charter.net or at 636-9160029. Recurring Events Mondays: A cappella singers Men of Harmony a cappella singers meet at Salem Evangelical Free Church at New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road at 7 p.m. Not church affiliated. Group is always looking for new members. Call Al at 314-993-6134 for more information. Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476. Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316. 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 Pro-
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New stadiums and old con games I’ve never made it a secret that I thought razing Busch Stadi- a football team. Some experts believe it won’t help the city of St. Louis all that much um and building a new one was a major con game by wealthy financially. It’ll provide jobs for construction people until it’s built and then part-time owners and local politicians using public money. I pictured a jobs for stadium employees for 16 games per year. Of course, the stadium is supposed manufacturing facility or similar businesses trying to get tax- to house soccer as well, but some aren’t sure their games will fill a stadium. Who payer financing. Good luck with that. knows? When we built a new stadium for the Rams, again using public My inclination to tell Kronke to take his team and leave has been compromised by money, I couldn’t help being skeptical, especially when they blamed their stadium the fact that a good friend will lose his job if the Rams leave. I suppose a lot of othfor their loss record. ers will as well even if The football Cardinals they’re only part-time Some believe both have been intentionally left to run down and claim they could’ve weren’t great but I don’t jobs. I guess it bebeen rehabbed for much less than building new ones. remember whether comes personal after they blamed the staall. dium for losing. Wouldn’t it be nice Now comes yet if the owners of proanother threat by a fessional sports teams wealthy owner of movreally loved their sport ing the Rams back to enough to become a Los Angeles unless part of them instead we build another new of investors whose stadium. It may resole purpose is followquire another pass at ing the current trends the public pocket book of many CEO’s and again, although this billionaires to become time it seems the taxwealthier no matter payers aren’t enthusiaswho it hurts? The late tic. A public referendum could kill it. August Busch loved owning the Cardinals baseball team and had the big bucks to pay As far as I was concerned after the Cardinals left for Phoenix, I was all for an expan- for them win or lose – or so it seemed. I pictured him rolling over in his grave when sion team; but again, the big bucks spoke loud and clear. The wealthy owners had a his heirs sold them and then sold Busch Brewery to a foreign billionaire striving to great chance to become much wealthier and we ended up with the Rams and a new become the Rupert Murdoch of breweries. domed stadium. The old ugly head of greed superseding public interests in professional sports seems Now we’re once again fighting to keep a football team in St. Louis while a wealthy worse every season. A beautiful stadium erected in the sixties was razed and replaced owner ponders the best way to become wealthier at the expense of fans’ yearning for by a smaller one with more plush boxes for wealthy fans. A new domed stadium was built to house the Rams with plenty of similar boxes for wealthy fans. Some believe both have been intentionally left to run down and claim they could’ve been rehabbed for much less than building www.comfortsystems.info new ones. The ongoing rhetoric by the NFL, owners, sports writers and self-appointed experts for building another new stadium leaves me cold. When I see ticket prices climbing to obscene levels along with parking and refreshments, I long for the days of players who played the game because they loved it along with owners who loved it just as much and lived here permanently instead of in a penthouse in some other state. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.