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May 18, 2016

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Delrish Moss meets with various members of the community after being sworn in as the new Ferguson Chief of Police.

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Delrish Moss was sworn in as new Ferguson Chief of Police on May 9

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By Sara Hardin Ferguson city officials swore in Delrish Moss as the city’s new Police Chief at the Ferguson Community Center on May 9. Moss, 51, served as a Miami law enforcement officer for the past 32 years. Most recently, he served as the supervisor of Miami Police Department’s Public Information/Community Relations Unit. He was promoted to Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police in May 2008, serving as the city of Miami Police Department’s Commander of Public Information and main advisor to the chief of police. Moss replaces former Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson, who announced his resignation in March 2015 after the Justice Department reported racial bias in Ferguson’s criminal justice system. Moss hopes to diversify the city’s police department in order to more effectively reflect the community’s demographic. “Ferguson needs a lot of things,” Moss told the Herald. “It needs a massive recruiting drive to become more reflective of the community. You can’t tell me there are no qualified AfricanAmericans in that community.” Moss’s first remarks as Ferguson

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Seniors receive scholarships Chief of Police reflected his intent to ensure that the department’s protection of the community is safe and just under his command. His brief speech was met with a standing ovation. “If you work hard, if you stay honest and committed, if you maintain respect for the community and do your job well, we will get along just fine,” Moss told his offers after taking the oath of office. “If you fall short of that, and it’s through a mistake of the head, we will work to correct that. But if you do it with malice, if you do the job in a way that disrespects the badge that you hold, I will see to it that you are either removed from police service, or further prosecuted.”

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In This Issue... Town 3 Around St. Louis March for Babies

raises $500,000 and more.

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8 School Ritenour announces new

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9 Business Midas Hospitality and MC Hotel Construction move headquarters and more.

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St. Louis Area Diaper Bank donates to Hazelwood Bright Futures The Hazelwood School District Bright Futures program has partnered with St. Louis Area Diaper Bank to provide diapers for low income mothers with children in the Hazelwood community. Bright Futures is a team of service providers and community members working together to serve students and families in the Hazelwood School District. Bright Futures refers families to community resources, and provides direct assistance when resources are not accessible. This partnership will help provide approximately 2,000 diapers to families in need each month. “Last month, 2,000 diapers were provided to district families, and this month 4,000 diapers will be delivered to cover May and June,” said Debbie Velcheck, Hazelwood Early Childhood support coordinator. The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank exists to provide access to an adequate supply of diapers, by raising awareness about the causes and consequences of diaper need in the community. If you are interested in donating to the St. Louis Diaper Bank, please visit their website at stldiaperbank.org.

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Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Debbie Velcheck, Hazelwood Early Childhood family support coordinator, stands with Jessica Adams, executive director of the St. Louis Diaper Bank.

COMMUNITY VOICES ‘No more abuse’ – collaborations that work By Brenda Mahr Marcus and his younger sister have no visible signs of physical abuse – no bruises or broken bones. But they can tell you about the plates and shoes that “intentionally” missed their mark as they slammed into walls behind their heads. They can tell you about the shouting and screaming that were an everyday part of life. And, to be sure, they can tell you about the trauma of witnessing the blows to their mother that did find their mark for far too much of their young lives. Can you imagine the emotional state of a mother who realizes her four-year old is a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of her father? Imagine the feeling of fear as well as guilt as she began to question her own judgment and parenting skills. Where do you go, what do you do? Who will advocate for you when you’ve lost all confidence in yourself? Nearly five years ago, Employment

Connection joined the Family Resource Center’s PathBuilders team working to break the cycle of maltreatment. Both agencies are proud members of the United Way of Greater St. Louis. By combining strengths, PathBuilders not only addresses the parenting needs of clients, but also helps them find meaningful employment so they can stabilize their home lives and support their families. Our case managers know all too well the stress faced by parents when they cannot put food on the table or pay the next month’s rent. PathBuilders provides the necessary resources to address the myriad of issues faced by victims of abuse. The team is comprised of a PathBuilders coach, an Employment Connection Career Specialist, a family therapist, a financial literacy coach from Redevelopment Opportunities for Women, as well as assistance from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri.

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Recovery is no easy task, but the families served in PathBuilders are now on the path to self-sufficiency. Brenda Mahr, MWDP is Chief Executive Officer of Employment Connection, a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis. Member: St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR); Community Advisory Board-St. Louis Regional Health Commission; National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice; Vashon Alumni Hall of Fame; 2015 Archdiocese St. Charles Lwanga Torchbearer Awardee. 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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St. Louis March for Babies raises $500,000 for Missouri babies and families

About 2,000 people participated in the St. Louis March for Babies on April 30 in Forest Park.

With donations still coming in, the March of Dimes is pleased to report that its St. Louis March for Babies has raised approximately $500,000 to support Missouri babies and families. About 2,000 people participated in the event on April 30 in Forest Park. March for Babies, formerly known as WalkAmerica, is the March of Dimes largest and longest running fundraiser. The money raised at the St. Louis event will go to support community education, research and advocacy to help all moms have full term babies and healthy pregnancies. The March of Dimes funds programs and services throughout Missouri including CenteringPregnancy and Baby

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& Me: Tobacco Free. The NICU Family Support Programs at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Mercy serve approximately 900 families each year. Additionally, the organization is investing $10 million in the Prematurity Research Center at Washington University (PRC). The PRC is a regional, collaborative enterprise that provides a team-based research approach to discovering the causes of preterm birth in order to develop new strategies to prevent it. The Missouri Chapter is also working to bring together physicians, hospitals, the business community, community organizations, health plans and others to reduce the number of early elective deliveries before 39 weeks of pregnancy.

RideFinders urges Earth Day celebrants to share the ride and drive positive change

Submitted photo RideFinders urged attendees to embrace a lifestyle of sustainable commuting and drive change to build a stronger, healthier St. Louis at the 2016 St. Louis Earth Day Festival in Forest Park on April 24.

RideFinders, the area’s free rideshare program, mixed fun with advocacy at the 2016 St. Louis Earth Day Festival in Forest Park on April 24, as they urged attendees to embrace a lifestyle of sustainable commuting and drive change to build a stronger, healthier St. Louis. Representatives of the organization explained how commuters are making a difference by carpooling, vanpooling or schoolpooling. More than 11,000 commuters in the region use RideFinders. During the course of a year, RideFinders helps to eliminate more than 33 million driving miles; reduce more than 1.5 million pounds of vehicle emissions; and remove nearly 4,000 vehicles from the St. Louis region’s roadways.

Throughout the day, people of all ages took fun shareable photos with a downtown St. Louis backdrop and fun props; played the RideFinders “Lose the Excuses” informative bags game; and walked throughout the festival grounds displaying RideFinders collectible St. Louis bandanas featuring area iconic landmarks. “Sustainable Community is more than reducing emissions and clearing our roadways, it’s just one way of building a stronger and healthier St. Louis,” said RideFinders Spokesperson SJ Morrison. “We want to help connect members of the community with one another to become a driving force for good in our region.”

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John Hanna is a part time, amateur cartoonist taking his first step into the world of print and online comic media. When he isn’t drawing or working at his second job, he can be seen in and around the St Charles area. If you like his work, that is good. If you don’t like it, that is good too.

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Plaque dedication for the late James C. ‘Jay’ Russell is set before the first Wednesday Night Out The city of Florissant along with Old Town Partners will be hosting a dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late James C. “Jay” Russell. This will be the 25th Walk through History plaque in honor of someone who has made a valuable contribution to the city of Florissant. The ceremony will be held on May 25 at 5:45 p.m. on the corner of St. Ferdinand and rue St. Francois. The plaque dedication will take place before the start of the first Wednesday Night Out festivities which is being hosted by the VFW Post 4105 located at 410 rue St. Francois. James C. “Jay” Russell served Florissant for 28 years as a Democratic representative in the Missouri legislature and founded the perennially popular BJ’s Bar and Restaurant. Russell, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, was a life member of the American Legion, a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Bishop Wurm Assembly and a life member of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Council 2951. Born Nov. 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Russell was

raised in his parents’ business, Russell’s Grocery Store. In 1955 he married Delphine Mann, the same year that they opened BJ’s Bar and Restaurant in Old Town Florissant, the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Florissant and one of the oldest in St. Louis County. Elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1962, Russell served as a state legislator until 1990. His tenure included four years as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, during which time he helped to create the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus. He also served as Lewis & Clark first Democratic committeeman from 1970 to 2008. “Jay Russell has been a mentor to me since I was elected to the Florissant City Council in 1979,” said Thomas P. Schneider, Mayor of Florissant. “During his time with the Missouri legislature Jay advocated for many projects for Florissant, including storm water improvement grants to share the cost between Florissant and the Metropolitan Sewer District.

Another St. Louis area angler catches a state-record skipjack herring The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that Steve Wengler of St. Louis became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he hooked a skipjack herring on the Mississippi River using a rod and reel. The new “pole and line” record skipjack herring caught by Wengler on April 17 weighed twopounds, five-ounces. It broke the previous staterecord of one-pound, 14-ounces. Wengler was using two 1/8-ounce white and chartreuse jigs to catch the skipjack herring. MDC staff verified the record-weight fish using a certified scale in Defiance. “The skipjack put up a pretty good fight, but I got it in as fast as I could because I didn’t want to lose the nice fish,” he said. “Once I got it in, I had an idea that I had caught the state record, but wasn’t sure until I put it on the scale.” Anglers often catch skipjack herring to use for bait. The fish is boney, lacking in flavor, and is seldom used as food. But it fights spectacularly when hooked and can provide considerable sport on light tackle. The oil present in its flesh is said by fishermen to attract catfish. Skipjacks can usually be found in swift water below dams and around the ends of wing dikes. “2016 is shaping up to be a big year for state record fish in Missouri,” MDC Fisheries Programs Specialist Andrew Branson said. “We have already had nine new records so far, which is more than an entire year sometimes. The mild weather we have had so far this year means more anglers are fishing, and catching big fish.”

Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation The new “pole and line” record skipjack herring caught by Steve Wengler on April 17 weighed two-pounds, five-ounces.

Wengler added that he intentionally tried catching a state-record skipjack herring. “I’m really thrilled to have caught a fish like this,” he said. “I’m really glad I was able to get my name in the record books. My plan now is to get back on the water and go after many more records.” Missouri state-record fish are recognized in two categories: pole-and-line and alternative methods. Alternative methods include: throwlines, trotlines, limb lines, bank lines, jug lines, spearfishing, snagging, snaring, gigging, grabbing, archery, and atlatl. James Lucas of O’Fallon recently snagged a state-record skipjack herring under the “alternative methods” category on the Mississippi River on April 8 that weighed one pound, 10-ounces with a length of 16 1/2 inches.

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By Cindy Moore

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The cold facts There’s nothing worse than having a cold unless you consider the remedies for that cold. Back in the caveman days the cure would be to take two rocks and call your medicine man in the morning. When that didn’t work, the healer would prescribe one large dinosaur to step on the aching head, which resulted in immediate relief. That was one million years ago and not much progress has taken place since. And although we’ve managed to put a man on the moon, we’ve also managed to put a family of talentless Kardashians on TV and make them international superstars. I’d say we’ve regressed; no wonder we’re still looking for a cure for the common cold! I’ve tried most everything for my cold and the popular treatments all are much worse than the actual pain

of the illness. 1 – Vapor rub. It seemed to be the only treatment back in the day. Moms always had a king-sized blue jar of this and it never ran out. She’d take a gluey glob of petroleum jelly that smelled like skunk spew and smear it over you like she was buttering a turkey breast. She’d then jab it into each nostril until they were clogged tight and all breathing ceased. It never actually cured anything, but kept people far enough away so that you didn’t catch any more of their contagious cooties. 2 – Cough medicine. These little mini bottles, along with their plastic shot glasses of foulness, taste vile. Though the manufacturers try to conceal the corrosive flavor by labeling the front with lip-smacking images of grapes and cherries, they’re fooling no one. The only

fruit with that kind of caustic aftertaste comes from a glowing orchard picked next to the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown site. 3 – Saltwater gargle. This is sworn to be a cure for a scratchy throat, but I’ll never know. Always, during mid-gargle, a gusher of that nasty-tasting seawater manages to break through the dam and escape down my esophagus causing a gag reflex and massive choking. It only worsens the sore throat. As for me, I will curl up in my blanky and sip on some warm herbal tea while watching the Kardashians. It makes me feel so-o-o much better knowing I’m not related. 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.

Great Rivers Greenway celebrates Earth Day with volunteer blitz

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Submitted photo Volunteers met to remove invasive honeysuckle – in an effort to help native species grow and flourish - from along the Busch Greenway in St. Charles as a part of Great Rivers Greenway volunteer blitz on Earth Day.

In celebration of Earth Day 2016, Great Rivers Greenway led a volunteer blitz along five greenways on April 22, in an effort to clean up, beautify and maintain our region’s greenways, rivers and creeks. Approximately 100 volunteers from the St. Louis region; including employees from Oasis, Southwest Airlines and AT&T, and students from Crossroads College Preparatory School; joined Great Rivers Greenway, Open Space Council, the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and AmeriCorps to complete various conservation projects at five different locations in St. Louis City, St. Charles County and St. Louis County. The starting points and projects included: • McKinley Bridge Bikeway in St. Louis City, at the intersection of Wharf and Branch Streets within the Mississippi Greenway. Great Rivers Greenway and Southwest Airlines volunteers installed native plants in five landscape beds and the butterfly garden. • Ruth Porter Park, located in St. Louis City’s West End Neighborhood, which lies in the St. Vincent Greenway and runs from DeBaliviere Avenue and Delmar Blvd. north to Etzel and

Blackstone Avenues. MSD led students from Crossroads College Preparatory School in painting storm water inlets near Maple Ave. as part of MSD’s watershed education efforts. • Trailhead at Duckett Creek in St. Charles, which lies in the Busch Greenway and is located in Missouri Research Park, adjacent to the Duckett Creek wastewater facility on Research Park Drive. AmeriCorps and Great Rivers Greenway led volunteers from AT&T in the removal of invasive honeysuckle from along the greenway. • Deer Creek Park in Webster Groves, which is located near the intersection of Summit and Marshall Ave. The Deer Creek Greenway runs through the park in Maplewood and Webster Groves, and volunteers, led by Open Space Council, removed invasive honeysuckle along the creek. • Shaw Park Trailhead in Clayton, located near the intersection of I-170 and Forest Park Parkway at the southwest corner of Shaw Park. Great Rivers Greenway and Oasis volunteers worked to install native plants at this trailhead, which lies in the Centennial Greenway.

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Residents invited to celebrate the renovated St. Louis Riverfront at ‘Picnic on the Riverfront’ Great Rivers Greenway, the city of St. Louis, CityArchRiver Foundation and other partners invite residents from across the region to join them in celebrating the transformation of the St. Louis riverfront on June 2. The organizations will be hosting a “Picnic on the Riverfront” event from 5 to 8:45 p.m., which will feature St. Louis’ largest-ever community picnic – complete with a 2,016-foot-long table with chairs – to commemorate the opening of the new riverfront beneath the Gateway Arch. The official ribbon cutting on June 2 will begin at 5 p.m. on the overlook stage along Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard, with remarks from dignitaries and partners. Afterward, attendees can explore the nearby Mississippi Greenway, enjoy local music and educational activities for kids and purchase dinner from food trucks and other vendors. People are also welcome to bring their own picnic meal. An interfaith blessing will kick off dinner at 6:15 p.m., followed by an aerial photo of all the picnickers. The event will end with a brief fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. “This new front door for our region celebrates the energy, adventure and awe of the mighty Mississippi and our iconic Gateway Arch,” said Susan Trautman, Executive Director of Great Rivers Greenway, the regional parks and trails district and lead agency on the project. “We invite people to bring their friends, family and neighbors from all parts of the region to celebrate.” The renovation of the 1.5-mile stretch of riverfront includes the recently rebuilt Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard and extension of the Mississippi Greenway from

the Biddle Street Trailhead south to Chouteau Avenue, with protected walking and biking paths. The entire riverfront was elevated an average of almost two feet to limit flooding, returning more days of the year back to the community for walking, riding bikes, sightseeing and special events. While the historic elements were preserved, such as the cobblestones lining the levee; new amenities such as benches, bike racks, lights, power outlets and a streetSubmitted photo level stage will make the space A “Picnic on the Riverfront” event will take place from 5 to 8:45 p.m., on June 2 at the St. Louis riverfront to more inviting for events and procommemorate the opening of the new riverfront beneath the Gateway Arch. grams. The lineup for this summer and fall includes bike rides, walk/run events, the vestment. “When the majority of the Gateway Arch St. Louis Brewers Guild Heritage Festival, a free con- grounds landscaping finishes this fall and the rest of the project is completed in 2017, visitors will get the cert series with The Sheldon, swap meets and more. “The historic riverfront is an important part of the exceptional experience of a connected city, Arch and story of the St. Louis region – it’s time to reconnect river that is active throughout the year.” The renovations were funded by many partners, inwith our roots and make sure the riverfront is part of cluding Great Rivers Greenway; the U.S. Department our future,” said Mayor Slay, city of St. Louis. The riverfront is part of the larger CityArchRiver of Transportation, through Transportation Investproject to enhance the Gateway Arch experience for ment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) funds; the National Park Service; CityArchRiver Foundation, all visitors. “With two projects finished and three more to go, and Bi-State Development. “The riverfront is a place where everyone is welthis historic transformation is taking shape,” said come, and it was important that the construction of Ryan McClure, Director of Communications for the CityArchRiver Foundation, the nonprofit helping the project reflect that, too,” said Carey Bundy, Project to coordinate the project and overseeing private in- Manager for Great Rivers Greenway.

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ADHD By Dr. Rhodes DC, BCIM

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The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that five million children in the United States have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). That’s about five percent of all children. While ADHD is most commonly associated with childhood, studies show that up to 70 percent of children with ADHD continue to have symptoms as adults. Often children are prescribed stimulate medications as a way to alleviate the symptoms of ADHD as these medications help users to focus their thoughts and ignore distractions. However, there are short- and long-term effects related to these drugs. The most common side effects of ADHD medications are decreased appetite, sleep problems, headaches, jitteriness, stomach aches and social withdrawal. The long-term impact of these medications on a youthful, developing brain is not yet known. With the side effects of medications, many parents are turning to a new therapy in the treatment of ADHD called Neurofeedback. More than 30 years of university-based research has demonstrated that the brains of children and adults suffering with ADHD produce a high amount of theta waves and too few beta waves, resulting in an inability to concentrate and pay attention. Theta waves are the predominant brain waves produced when we are just about to fall asleep; beta waves are produced when we are awake, alert and externally focused. Normal theta to beta ratios in adults is 2to 1 and in children it is 2.5 to 1. Ratios higher than 3 to 1 suggest ADHD. In several different studies

it was demonstrated that 86 percent of the children diagnosed with ADHD using traditional criteria had a theta/beta ratio higher than 3 to 1. When the brain becomes unregulated, it sometimes produces a high level of theta waves in waking states. In these cases, it is associated with distractibility, inattention and daydreaming. In some cases, the individual will become hyperactive to compensate for the lack of focus. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive procedure to teach children with ADHD how to control their own brain waves and reduce or eliminate the symptoms associated with ADHD. For more information or to schedule your free parent seminar on either June 9 or June 23, contact St. Louis Neurotherapy Institute at 314-983-9355 or visit www.stladhd.com.

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ITEF announces 2016 Innovator Schools receiving $260,000 in grants The Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) has announced the five area schools chosen to receive 2016 innovator grants ranging from $20,000 - $68,000 to transform learning for their students, as well as two schools receiving funds for teachers’ professional development. The winning schools and projects, announced during ITEF’s recent “Art of the Possible” event for area educators, area: • Bryan Hill Elementary (St. Louis Public School): “Junior Journalism” project will encourage student voice through a weekly news segment, blogging, photography and creation of a mini-documentary on the Cottage Hill neighborhood. $68,000. • Sunrise R-IX School District (Desoto, MO): Applying STEM concepts to farming through a new STEM-RISE agricultural lab program for K-8th grade students. $60,000. • Central Visual and Performing Arts High School (St. Louis Public School): Creation of a digital portfolio project and on-site recording studio to help students inform, investigate and inspire. $60,000. Submitted photo • Metro East Montessori (PreK-6th grade, Granite City, IL): Devel- Dr. Dianna Isaacs-Johnson (right) from Northview Elementary School accepts the grant from ITEF Board Chair Dr. Beth Bender. opment of a “FarMaker Space,” a farm experience designed to teach to support attendance at professional development conferences for their teachers. problem solving in an agriculture-centered environment. $41,000. “We are amazed by the creative ideas teachers across the region proposed this • Northview Elementary School (Jennings School District): Implementation of “STEAM Over the Digital Divide,” a technology-based music education program year,” said Charmaine Smith, Executive Director of ITEF. “ITEF is extremely pleased that uses apps to augment traditional musical instruments and increase exposure to to provide an average of nearly $50,000 to each of these five schools, as well as funding professional development opportunities that allow teachers to grow in their composition. $20,000. Two other schools, Forder Elementary (Mehlville School District) and Nipher field. We cannot wait to see the learning students will achieve through these new Middle School (Kirkwood School District), received $5,000 and $6,000 respectively projects and spaces.”

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Berkeley Middle School administrator receives leadership award Dr. James Allison, an assistant principal at Berkeley Middle School, has received the Alvin M. Francis Educational Leadership Award from Lindenwood University. The award honors individuals who are first-generation doctoral level graduate students from rural roots, serving students with high needs in rural or urban school districts. As an administrator, Allison has consistently demonstrated leadership traits of good character, including honesty, wisdom, fairness, vision, creativity, approachability, academic competency and administrative excellence. The Francis family established the award to honor the memory of Alvin M. Francis, who served as a social studies teacher at Berkeley Junior High School in 1961. Francis held the belief that rank does not confer privilege or give power, but imposes an awesome responsibility on those who have been blessed with the opportunity to lead.

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Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District Dr. James Allison, an assistant principal at Berkeley Middle School, has received the Alvin M. Francis Educational Leadership Award from Lindenwood University.

Ritenour School District announces new assistant superintendent for human resources

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The Ritenour School District is pleased to an- improving student achievement through his abilnounce Ken Roumpos as the assistant superin- ity to empower and inspire staff will benefit our tendent for human resources and administra- entire district,” said Kilbride. “His proven leadership skills, coupled with his pastion, effective July 1. Roumpos, who has been sion for attracting and retaining the best staff for our district, principal at Ritenour Middle will help Ritenour continue its School since 2009, is replacmission to reach and teach eving Dr. Sharonica Hardin, who ery student, every day.” was named superintendent of University City School District. Prior to serving as principal of Ritenour Middle School, Under his leadership, the Missouri Department of ElemenRoumpos was the school’s assistant principal for two years. tary and Secondary Education has recognized Ritenour Before coming to Ritenour, he Middle with the Gold Award had been an assistant principal at Shaw Visual and Perform(2015), Silver Award (2014 ing Arts Magnet School and an and 2013) and Bronze Award elementary school vocal mu(2012) for Positive Behavior Photo courtesy Ritenour School District Interventions and Supports sic teacher in St., Louis Pubfor students. Additionally, the Ken Roumpos has been appointed as the assis- lic Schools and the Mehlville is North County Incorporated tant superintendent for human resources and School District. Roumpos administration for Ritenour School District, efcurrently working on his docRegional Development Associ- fective July 1. ation named Roumpos as one torate in educational leadership and policy at Vanderbilt University in Tennesof the top 30 Leaders in their Thirties in 2013. Ritenour Superintendent Dr. Chris Kilbride see. He earned a master’s in educational leadersaid he looks forward to having Roumpos as a ship from Saint Louis University and bachelor’s key member of the district’s leadership team. in music education from MacMurray College in “Mr. Roumpos’ passion and commitment to Illinois.

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Students in Joni Pukala, Hazelwood Central High School Health Occupations class recently participated in an informational training course regarding domestic violence. The program was developed and taught through the St.

Louis Public Health Department. At the culmination of the course, students were allowed to job shadow and volunteer to work in the vegetable garden at the Kathy J. Weinman Women’s Shelter.

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Three Hazelwood seniors receive scholarships during chamber of commerce luncheon Three Hazelwood School District seniors received scholarships recently during the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The students included Hazelwood West High senior Kara Libby, Central High senior Timothy Busch and East High senior Dwayne McCowan III. Libby received the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce scholarship of $1,000. Busch and McCowan each received a $500 scholarship from Jacob’s Ladder Ministries. “The scholarships are funded primarily through the chamber’s annual bowling tournament, as well as passing the piggy bank at monthly membership luncheons and during special events,” said Carolyn Marty, president of the chamber. “We are grateful to our generous members for supporting the student scholarship program.” Hazelwood West College and Career Counselor Kimberly Quain, was overjoyed to hear about the scholarship Libby received. “Libby received a valuable scholarship to a college of her choice. She has put in a lot of hard work to receive this scholarship from the chamber,” said Quain. Since the program inception in 2004, the chamber has provided more than $50,000 in scholarships to deserving North County seniors.

Submitted photo (From left) Hazelwood East High senior Dwayne McCowan III stands with West High senior Kara Libby and Central High senior Timothy Busch.

Midas Hospitality and MC Hotel Construction move headquarters in Maryland Heights

Submitted photo Midas Hospitality and sister company MC Hotel Construction recently relocated their headquarters to 1804 Borman Circle Dr. in Maryland Heights.

Midas Hospitality, a premier hotel management group, and sister company MC Hotel Construction, a general contractor specializing in new hotel construction and renovations, recently relocated their headquarters to 1804 Borman Circle Dr. in Maryland Heights. The 20,000-square-foot building, which was purchased for $1.85 million, had $750,000 in renovations. The building’s entire interior was gutted and rebuilt, highlighting an overall modern design. MC Hotel Construction made the renovations, and Gray Design was the project’s architect. The companies, which have a combined 45

employees, were previously headquartered at 11701 Borman Dr. in Maryland Heights since 2010. “Since we are in the construction industry, we knew the renovations that were necessary to make this building our ideal headquarters,” said Midas Hospitality’s Managing Member J.T. Norville. “We took our time and created a place that embraces functionality, great workplace culture and exceptional design.” Norville added that the two companies each have their own areas of operation that complement each other yet remain unique in terms of vibrant colors and individualized workspaces.

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Sports you see with Gary B... Rascals start home season Friday The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. The team will have played five games on the road before they hit their home turf in Lake Erie, Michigan and Bloomington, Illinois. Opening night is will be jammed packed with activities. As always, Budweiser will have one of their famed Clydesdale to interact with fans on the front lawn. The Missouri Lottery will be handing out a limited amount of free scratch off tickets. An escalating jackpot will be included with the total prize depending on how many tickets sold. Oh yea, a baseball game will break out against the ‘cross town’ rival Grizzlies. NEXT HOME GAMES: • May 20, May 21, May 22 against the Gateway Grizzlies • May 25, May 26 against the Evansville Otters (May 25 game a doubleheader) • May 27, May 28, May 29 against the Normal CornBelters All games are at 6:35 p.m. with Sundays at 4:05 p.m. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * Some big guns on the mound

Two days to River City Rascals Baseball in O’Fallon! Raiders end regular season at the top The River City Raiders professional indoor football team plays in the Northern Division of the American Indoor Football league with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The team traveled to Chicago this past weekend to play their final regular season game against a tough Chicago Blitz squad. When the final horn sounded, the Raiders squeezed out a 37-31 victory. The win gave them their seventh win out of eight games. Down 31-17 at the half, head coach Corey Bethany rallied his troops to add a 20-point offensive attack. The defensive coordinator John Noel coached his side of the ball to be very stin-

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gy not allowing a point in the second half of the game. Playoff schedule will be out shortly. For updates, go to www.IndoorRaiders.com You can listen to the game with Todd Blackstock and David Solomon on 590 AM or www.590TheFan.com. * Congrats Kenny Nowling-first- year CEO/ President Lindenwood women advance to final four The No. 4 Lindenwood women’s lacrosse team defeated the Queens Royals 13-4 on Saturday evening in an NCAA tournament quarterfinal match up from Hunter Stadium in St. Charles. With the win, Lindenwood improves its season record to 17-2 and will advance to the NCAA Division II Final Four for the thirdconsecutive year. The Lady Lions will face the Florida Southern Mocs on Thursday afternoon from Denver, Colrado in the semi-final. For more details go to www.Lindenwood.edu. * Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information UMSL shortstop awarded honors Junior shortstop Alex Stupek of the University of Missouri-St. Louis was named to the AllGreat Lakes Valley Conference First Team. She attained the First Team All-GLVC honors for her third straight season. She leads the Tritons in nearly every offensive category, including batting average (.362), hits (64), runs (41), total bases (110), slugging percentage (.621) and stolen bases (25). Stupek ranks second on the squad in home runs (10), doubles (12) and RBIs (42). She has helped UMSL to a 48-5 regular season record, equaling a school record for victories. * You go girl

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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Recipe: Crunchy, savory summertime When warmer weather arrives, cravings trend toward fresh, seasonal flavors and lighter fare. In between the bike riding, kite flying, backyard gatherings and pool time, summertime meals enjoyed outdoors are a great way to get family and friends together. Whether it’s a refreshing salad tossed with sweet candied walnuts or a fillet of mouth-watering salmon topped with curried almonds,

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Grilled Salmon with Spiced Almonds Prep time: 15-20 minutes | Cook time: 20-25 minutes | Servings: 6 Ingredients: Yogurt Sauce 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika kosher salt 1 small cucumber, seeded and small diced Almonds 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin kosher salt Salmon 2 3/4 pounds salmon, cut into 6-ounce portions kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large lime Directions: To make yogurt sauce, whisk yogurt, red wine vinegar, dill, mint, cumin and paprika in medium bowl with a pinch of salt. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Stir in cucumber. Set aside. Heat oven to 350 F. Heat grill to medium. In small bowl, toss almonds with olive oil, curry

See solution on page 13 powder, paprika, cumin and a pinch of salt. Spread almonds on baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes.

lime juice and curried almonds. Serve yogurt sauce on the side.

Arrange salmon fillets on baking sheet. Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Place salmon on grill and allow to cook until fillets start to lightly char, 5-8 minutes. If desired, grill limes as well.

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Use metal spatula to gently flip salmon. For medium well or well done, cook a few minutes longer.

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Red Leaf Salad with Candied Walnuts and Grapes Prep time: 20-25 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 6-8

Ingredients: Nuts 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 6 tablespoons water 1/2 cup walnut halves and pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt Dressing 1/2 cup walnut halves and pieces 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons walnut oil 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt cracked black pepper Salad 1 cup seedless red grapes halves 2 medium heads Bibb or red leaf lettuce, washed, dried and torn into pieces 1 small head radicchio, cored, leaves separated

and torn into pieces 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese Directions: To candy walnuts, line cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In medium skillet, simmer sugar, cayenne pepper and water over mediumhigh heat until it turns golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Stir walnuts into caramel using wooden spoon. Spoon nuts onto parchment paper and season with salt. Cool then pull nuts apart into smaller pieces. Prepare dressing by placing walnuts in bowl of small food processor and pulsing. Add lemon juice, walnut oil, olive oil, a pinch of salt and some black pepper. Pulse to blend. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. To assemble salad, toss dressing with grapes and lettuces. Top with candied walnuts and cheese.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events May 18: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

May 20: Free dinner and move

Free Dinner and a screening of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” at the Villa at Riverwood. Dinner is at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m. Seating is limited, please RSVP at 314-839-5000.

May 20: Pork steak dinner

Pork steaks served at 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.

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/.

May 21: Family dance

St. Mark’s Family Dance takes place at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church at 315 Graham Road in Florissant from 6:30 – 10 p.m. Admission is $2 or two canned goods; ages five-and-under are free. Canned goods will go to T.E.A.M. Food Pantry. The theme for the dance is “Tribute to our Veterans” and there will be a DJ, refreshments and dancing. All are invited to come and have a good time.

May 21: Luncheon meeting

“How Public Policy Defined the Housing Demographic of North County” will be the program for the luncheon meeting of the American Association of UniversityWomen. Dr. Molly Metzger, Assistant Professor, George Brown School of Social Work, this discuss this topic. This presentation will delve into the history of housing policies and how these affected the

whole St. Louis area. This program is presented by the Ferguson-Florissant (North County) branch of the American Association of University Women. The program for the luncheon will also include other short presentations and awards. The public is invited to attend. The luncheon will be held at Rizzo’s Restaurant, 1839 Dunn Road in Florissant, beginning at 11:30 am. Selections will be made from the luncheon menu. Reservations are required. For information or reservations, call 314-831-5359, 314-8316884 or e-mail gwestbrooks@hotmail. com.

May 25: Medical seminar

If you have chronic shoulder pain, you need to know your treatment options so you can feel like your old self again. Join Katherine Burns, MD, SSM Health DePaul Hospital orthopedic surgeon, for an informative discussion on treatments for shoulder pain from 6 to 8 p.m. at the May Conference Center at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. She will explain non-surgical and surgical procedures, including the latest techniques and newest technology for shoulder replacements. Enjoy a light dinner and ask questions about treatment options for shoulder pain. The program is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 1-866-SSM-DOCS (1-866-7763627) to register by phone or register online at ssmhealth.com/orthopedics.

May 21: Farmers market

At the Ferguson Farmers Market, Painted Effects presents building a window sash with hand tools, a handson event. There will be yoga presented by Om Turtle Yoga from 10 – 11 a.m., please bring a non-perishable food item. There will also be live music by Raw Earth from 9 – 11 a.m.

May 25: Wednesday night out

BBQ starts at 5 p.m., raffles and a band called Silver Wings Band go from 6 to 9 p.m. at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 located at 410 St. Francois. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

May 25: Karaoke

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Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. May 27th: All you can eat Chicken dinner Dine In only. Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Please join us, all profits go to support Veterans. (314) 831-6121

May 28: Farmers market

At the Ferguson Farmers Market, Whistle Stop stops by with custard samples from 9:30 – 11: 30 a.m. and the Northern Arts Council presents crafts for kids from 9 – 11 a.m. There will be yoga presented by Om Turtle Yoga from 10 – 11 a.m., please bring a non-perishable food item. There will also be live music from Juan and Beelo from 9 – 11 a.m.

June 2: Bridge fundraiser

The St. Louis Bridge Center is pleased to announce that it has once again formed a team, as part of the ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) and Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day Event, to raise funds for and increase awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease. In keeping with the theme of the fundraiser, the Bridge Center will host open and novice duplicate bridge games all day – at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Other activities include a raffle for dinner-for-four at Annie Gunn’s Restaurant, a silent auction, and a free bridge lesson at noon by Bruce Greenspan, an ACBL-accredited master bridge teacher. Linda Powers and Jane Ettelson are Co-Chairs for the event at the Bridge Center. More information is available at www.stlouis-

bridge.org.

June 8: Blood drive

Red Cross Blood Drive will take place at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church at 2615 Shackelford Road in Florissant from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. Call the church at 314-831-1300 or sign up on line at redcrossblood.org sponsor code BlessedSavior.

June 11: 50th reunion picnic

Pattonville class of 1966 picnic will be held at Vago Park in Maryland Heights from 10 a.m until 6 p.m. The picnic will feature lunch, snacks, music and drinks at a cost of $20 per person. For more information contact Betty Stealey Massey at bmassey322@outlook.com or Carol Engelhardt Sullivan at terry_carol_99@yahoo.com.

June 11-12: BBQ dinner

The Atonement Lutheran Men’s Club is having a BBQ at the church located at 1285 New Florissant Road North in Florissant from noon to 7 p.m. both days. Menu includes BBQ beef brisket, pulled pork, pork steaks, baby back ribs, chicken breasts, hamburgers, bratwursts, and hot dogs.

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 18: Golf fundraiser The Jennings Do-Dads are excited to announce the 23rd annual Juvenile Justice Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Normandie Golf Club at 7605 St. Charles Rock Rd. in St. Louis County. The tournament format will be a four-player team, 18hole scramble. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each of four “flights.” There will be refreshments available during the event and all participants are invited to the Normandie Golf Club pavilion for food and beverages following the tournament. There will also be attendance prizes and plenty of fun for everyone. Team entry (four players) cost is $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, 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 and the cost per foursome will be reduced to $320.

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-Softball-Leagues.

July 10: Introduction to bridge

In an effort to promote and expand the game of duplicate bridge in the St. Louis area, the St. Louis Bridge Center is pleased to announce that it is hosting its “Social Meets Duplicate” game at 1 p.m. The game, which will be free of charge to social bridge players, will be preceded by a brief explanation of the peculiarities of duplicate bridge, e.g., bidding boxes, pre-dealt hands, hand records, etc. Afterwards, an American Contract Bridge League sanctioned game will be played with each bridge partnership composed of one social bridge player and one experienced duplicate player. If needed, the Bridge Center will be glad to provide the duplicate player for the partnership. More information and the game schedule can be found at www. stlouisbridge.org.

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.

Aug. 14: Charity fundraiser

Hatz 4 Hearts will host its Second Annual Charity Fundraiser-supporting cancer patients. This charity fundraiser will be held at Voce located at 212 South Tucker in St. Louis. The partnership continues, Siteman Cancer Center, will be providing mobile screenings on site (in front of Voce). Women who qualify will receive a mammogram at no cost. The Sisters Saving Sisters screening campaign is scheduled to kick off at 1 to 5 p.m. We are encouraging women to get screened and “be in the know” regarding breast health. This year’s event features on of St. Louis’s own, Dirty Muggs, who will be performing diverse and eclectic music from their set list. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. We are asking the community to donate new hats or headwear for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Tickets for this event are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. You may also find out more information about Hatz 4 Hearts at www.hatz4hearts.com.

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.

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From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting

6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at Bethel Providence Christian Church located at 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo

6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

Church Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737

Health Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation

Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954.

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed

4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting

Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare. com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net.

Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting

Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public.

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital

11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.

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Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine

#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com

Sundays: Jennings Do-Dads meeting

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in

Nicotine Anonymous

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse:

Wednesdays: STEPS phrenia Support Group

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit WWW.Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

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SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090.

SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599.

Crisis Nursery:

Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.

Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157.

Christian Hospital Recovery Center:

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100.

Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9pm, www.Nar-Anon.org

Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group

Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 - 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net

Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/ for people with pulmonary disease

Schizo-

6:30-7:30pm, 314.839.3171.

Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program

SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits. This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment.

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Smoking Cessation Classes:

Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177

Free Mammogram Screenings:

SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617

Speaker’s Bureau:

Ongoing Support Groups

314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.

Sundays: Meat shoot

Rd. Suite 104, 11am - 12pm, $30, 314953-6090

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.

10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400

St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034

SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159

11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032

Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171.

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Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421.

First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477.

Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900

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“I Only Have Eyes For You”

By Steve Bryan

‘I Only Have Eyes For You’ honors ‘42nd Street’ lyricist Al Dubin It’s May, which means the Muny’s 98th season is coming soon. Each year, the “I started playing the piano when I was three, and I was Municipal Theater Association of St. Louis stages Broadway classics, contemporary one of those horrible child prodigies. At age seven, they musicals and brand-new productions under the stars in Forest Park. Truly, the city started driving me 130 miles to the Chicago Conservatory, has been blessed to have an outdoor so I have a whole, venue such as this for nearly a century. complete classical The 2016 season features “42nd background. Where I grew up, the music Street,” an energetic show with lots of on the radio was Gene Autry and Sons great songs and tapping feet. The late of the Pioneers. One day when I was 14, great Al Dubin, who wrote the lyrics for I heard this sound called the Stan Kenthe production, also is the subject of a ton Band. After that, I heard the Woody new live production. “I Only Have Eyes Herman orchestra.” For You – The Life and Lyrics of Al DuUltimately, Hale’s parents drove her to bin,” currently is playing in Hollywood’s Los Angeles and enrolled her at UCLA, Montalban Theater. but her college career didn’t last long: When reached by phone for an inter“Someone heard me playing, and they view, producer Corky Hale said that it is put me on Channel 5 and my career a home-grown show. Unlike other pro[took off] from there. I was on the very ductions that originate in New York, this first Liberace show; I was the little plump show is produced in Los Angeles. harpist that traded lines with Liberace, “If you know about the Montalban who incidentally was my dearest friend Theater, you know it’s a hundred years in the world.” old. It was the Huntington Hartford, Hale also pointed out that she and her it was the Doolittle. People say to me husband just celebrated their 45th wednow, ‘Where is the Montalban?’” Hale ding anniversary. “He’s very, very quiet explained. “It’s a whole home-grown Mike Stoller and Corky Hale recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Submitted photo and very humble. We’ll go to dinner and thing: my directors, my casting people. someone will go ‘What do you do, Mike?’ This is LA, California. My cast is just unbelievable. Obviously, some of them did Recently, they just named the fourth-most performed song in the world, a little song not grow up here, but a lot of them did. I didn’t import anyone from New York.” of his called ‘Stand By Me.’” When talking to Hale about her background, images of Peggy Sawyer, the plucky Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and ingénue from “42nd Street,” come to mind. Hale explained that she is “one step up has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. from the farm,” a very small town on the Illinois/Wisconsin border. She also is mar- Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wideried to Mike Stoller, one-half of the prolific songwriting team of Leiber and Stoller. eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.