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By Brett Auten Zack Smithey took a leap in the name of art and positivity. The 32-year-old St. Charles native created 1,000 acrylic and enamel paintings and launched the Easter Art Search in March. Little by little Smithey pounded the pavement and Facebook, stashing the pieces throughout the region, usually at non-profit organizations, and then posted clues and location hints. Citing the disruptions in Ferguson and the general unrest in St. Louis, Smithey was motivated to try and bring people together and showcase a spirit in the area. The response was overwhelming. His followers on social media went ballistic as he soon maxed out his Facebook friends’ requests. Local news outlets caught wind and more and more got behind his cause. When it was all said and done, at a signing at Cicero’s, Smithey spent more than four hours signing his paintings and anything else as the line spilled out of the restaurant. The experience not only unified members of different communities but raffles and donations benefited local non-profits. The Easter Art Search raised over

$4,000 for Covenant House and countless donations of food, clothing, diapers and sports equipment. At Stray Rescue he raised $2,500 and Five Acres Animal Shelter in St. Charles, it was over $1,000. He also raffled off paintings and raised $2,000 to be shared by Growing American Youth and a local cancer patient’s medical expenses. “It was different than the normal gallery show which can be kind of cold with just a few pieces and there’s a disconnect between the viewer and the artist,” Smithey said. “There was a different, individual experience. Between meeting people and hearing so many cool stories on the Internet, it changed how I want to present myself as an artist in a new direction. I don’t want to hide out in the studio.” Smithey has been an artist, whether he realized it or not, for as long as he can remember. “My grandmother would set a still life at the center of a table,” he said. “I would draw it from one side and she would draw it from another then we would critique each other’s work.” Smithey taught art at Francis Howell North High School from 2006 to 2013,

painted backdrops at the Muny, created videos for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and plays the viola. He lives in St. Charles where he owns the restaurant and art gallery Miss Aimee B’s. In order to churn out 1,000 pieces, Smithey had to adjust his creative method. See MAKING A DIFFERENCE page 2

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In This Issue...

Around Town Enrollment begins in Parents as Teachers program and more.

Business Vantage Credit Union announces scholarship winners and more.

School Trinity Catholic Engineering Team earns top prize and more.

Learn and Play Take a peek at the local author spotlight and check in with Cindy Moore.

Movie A look inside “Inside Out.”

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Sports Local sports with Gary B.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE from cover “I had to get innovative,” he said. “I had to adapt and evolve as an artist. It was like three years of training in three months.” As far as Easter art hunt in 2016, Smithey is still tinkering with some ideas. “I’m not going to do the same thing twice,” Smithey said. “I have already started my notes. This year, it got huge but I could have made a bigger impact. I could have gotten the word out and promoted it but I was too busy creating the work.” And though Smithey is a whirlwind of activity he’s learned that it’s OK to raise a hand for some help. “I learned not to do everything yourself,” he said. “The project was enormous. It was stressful but awesome.” For more on Smithey, including plenty examples of his work, visit www.zacksmithey.com.

Music on the Walk, Ferguson’s concert series is set The Ferguson Special Business District (FSBD) will host their Friday night Citywalk Concert Series at Plaza at 501 in downtown Ferguson. The concert series will be held on Friday nights from 7 – 9 p.m. Open to all ages, the live entertainment will feature a wide variety of music styles.

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Photo by Ray Rockwell Zack Smithey stands in front of some of his artwork in his studio on May 12.

This summer’s series will feature the following artists: • Tish Haynes Keys - Soul and R&B, June 12 • Kingdom Brothers – Blues, June 26 • FanFare – Variety, July 10 • Righteous Mind Project - R&B, July 24 • Kevin Blichik Band – Blues, Aug. 14 • Dave Black Group – Jazz, Sept. 11 • Blend - Doo Wop/A Capella, Oct. 9

The Citwalk Concert Series is held outdoors. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets or coolers. Concession items will be available for purchase on site. The concerts are free to the public and offer the opportunity to enjoy live music and the Ferguson Citywalk area.

City of Hazelwood begins McDonnell Boulevard bridge project In an effort to enhance the beauty and generate recognition for the community among thousands of motorists passing through on a daily basis, the city of Hazelwood has hired Raineri Construction to begin work on the McDonnell Boulevard bridge project over I-270. It’s a 90-day contract with July 16 set as the completion date. Eighty percent of the $414,964 project will be funded by a federal grant administered through MoDOT. This is saving the city about $331,971 in taxpayer dollars with only $82,993 being spent out of the city’s economic development fund. The project will also save the city money with easy, lowcost maintenance of the infrastructure and plantings. Construction workers have started setting up their staging area and putting soil erosion controls in place. The contract includes

the installation of a six-foot ornamental fence to run across the bridge on both sides. It also consists of installing beautiful landscaping within the four interior quadrants of the diamondshaped interchange. “This highway overpass bridge enhancement will help add to the city’s beautification efforts for the community,” said Hazelwood’s Director of Public Works/City Engineer David C. Stewart, PE, CPM. “The McDonnell Boulevard exit off I-270 is one of the main entrances for our city. These aesthetic improvements will help present a positive image to nearly 200,000 drivers who pass through that highway interchange on a daily basis.”

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Local drivers should be prepared for two phases of lane closures while the ornamental fencing is installed over I-270. Phase One will consist of the closure of the two right lanes of northbound and southbound I-270. Phase Two will consist of the closure of the two left lanes of northbound and southbound I-270. Lane closures are to be limited to off-peak hours.

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Volunteers needed to help prevent childhood obesity at Christian Hospital Summer Camp Volunteers are needed for just one hour each week to teach children about good food choices, share healthy snacks, and play active games. Stay healthy while teaching children healthy habits. Volunteers join a team of five volunteers to lead the program each week. Currently, volunteers are needed just one hour per week for eight weeks. Training, lesson plans and equipment

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Time to enroll in free program for young children New babies don’t come with instruction manuals, but the Parents as Teachers program is the next best thing. Being a parent is hard work. During the first few years, children learn more and at a faster pace than at any other time in their life. Parents help shape their child’s future through the kinds of experiences they provide. Babies are born to learn. Parents are their child’s first and most important teacher. The Ferguson-Florissant School District offers Parents as Teachers, a free parent education and family support program, to all families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5. Parents are supported by Parent as Teachers certified parent educators trained to translate scientific information on early brain development into specific when, what, how, and why advice for parents. Understanding what to expect during each stage of development helps parents capture teachable moments in everyday life to enhance their child’s language development, intellectual growth, social development and motor skills so children can learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.

The program offers: • Personal Visits: Certified parent educators’ help parents understand and be ready for each stage of their child’s development. They offer practical ideas on ways to encourage learning and manage behavior. • Prenatal Visits: Educators help parents prepare for the arrival of their baby. • Group Connections: Parents meet to enhance their parenting knowledge and share their experiences. Parent-child activities are fun for all. • Developmental Screenings: Parent educators offer yearly screenings of overall development, health, hearing and vision. • Resource Network: Parent educators help families access needed community services that are beyond the scope of Parents as Teachers.

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You and your children deserve the support Parents as Teachers provides. Give your child the best possible start in life. Call the FergusonFlorissant School District, 506-9066, to enroll in this free program.

St. Louis HELP Medical Equipment Donation Drive collects 1,415 items from 350 donors St. Louis HELP, the not-for-profit Health Equipment Lending Program that freely loans home medical equipment to any person who needs it, collected a total of 1,415 items from 350 donors during its home health equipment donation drive on May 2. “The turnout was amazing, including 100 more donors than participated in our equipment drive last October,” said Executive Director Laura Cannon Singer, who founded the Submitted photo nonprofit organization in 2008. St. Louis HELP collected a total of 1,415 items from 350 donors during its home health equipment dona“We collected more tion drive on May 2. than 16 tons of used ers, grab bars, elevated toilet seats, portable home medical equipment that we will clean and recondition for free commodes, lift chairs, seating cushions, back loans to any person or caregiver for as long as supports, folding ramps and other devices, they need the equipment,” Cannon-Singer said. Singer said. “The May 2 donations totaled 16.17 tons of “The equipment donation drive was a humused equipment that we will recycle and keep bling experience for us. We express our deepest, heart-felt gratitude and many thanks to all do- out of landfills. Annually, we divert about 140 nors and our hard-working volunteers for mak- tons per year that would otherwise end up in the solid waste stream,” she said. ing this event such a big success.” “Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance St. Louis HELP volunteers collected donadon’t always cover the cost of renting or buying tions of used home health equipment that peocertain types of home medical equipment that ple dropped off at 12 Walgreen’s parking lots in people desperately need. We provide reconmetro St. Louis and its warehouse at 9709 Dielditioned home health equipment at no charge man Rock Island Drive in Olivette. Items donated to St. Louis HELP included – making the difference between living indemanual and power wheelchairs, electric hospi- pendently or living a life of dependence and imtal beds, shower chairs, canes, crutches, walk- mobility.”

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The artwork of talented artists viewed at Hazelwood’s 12th Annual Community Art Fair In an effort to promote the arts in North County and to give local artists a venue to showcase their talents, the Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission is hosting its 12th Annual Community Art Fair and Used Book Sale on June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. LoPhoto courtesy the city of Hazelwood cal residents are The city of Hazelwood’s 12th Annual Community Art Fair enables local artists to showcase their creative talencouraged to at- ent and allows general public to view beautiful art pieces. This year’s event is scheduled for June 6 at the tend this event at Hazelwood Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Hazelwood from all parts of the St. Louis region, including Community Center after they drop off their re- members of the Northside Art Association who cyclable items at the city of Hazelwood’s Recycle meet regularly at the St. Louis County Library’s Day event at the St. Louis Outlet Mall. Prairie Commons branch. Individuals, age 16 and over, are encouraged to Entry applications are available at Civic Cenparticipate. They can enter paintings and draw- ter East and the Hazelwood Community Center. ings done in oil, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, Advanced registration is preferred, but entries pastels, pencil or mixed media. However, no will be accepted on the morning of the fair. Adsculptures, photos or computer generated items mission is free to the general public for viewing are allowed. everyone’s artwork. All entries will be professionally judged in the In conjunction with the Art Fair, the Comfollowing four categories: Landscape/Still Life; mission will be hosting a used book sale offerReal Life; Fantasy/Science Fiction; and Abstract/ ing a variety of hardback and paperback books Non-Objective. Top finishers in each category at bargain prices. This year, there will be over will be awarded cash prizes in each category. 30 boxes of children’s books and books that apTheir winning entries will be singled out with peal to pre-teens. In addition, an arts and crafts blue (1st place), red (2nd place) and white (3rd table for kids, age 12 and under, will be set up place) ribbons as well. and manned by high school students. Kids will Artists may enter up to six pieces of art. Each be able to create their own crafts and take them of them must be displayed on an easel for public home. viewing and appropriate for people of all ages. For more information or an entry form to fill Artists may sell their works if the opportunity out for registration, contact the Hazelwood Recarises. Every year, this event has attracted artists reation Office at (314) 731-0980 or TDD 1-711.

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Relationships take time to build. They require effort and attention. They thrive off of commitment. They function at their best when all is balanced. They take some getting used to, but once the connection is made, it’s difficult to imagine life without it. I’m not referring to romantic, familial, or working relationships. I’m talking about relationship with technology—our cellphones in particular. It goes without argument that developments in technology over the last decade or so have far surpassed anything we could have ever imagined. Our cellphones serve as a source of entertainment and enlightenment on what goes on around us, both near and far. Everything we care about keeping tabs on is right at our fingertips. The thought of going about our day without our cells held tight in our grasp is a difficult one to digest. How are we supposed to check our email? How are we supposed to prepare for the weather? How are we supposed to stay in touch with local news? How are we supposed to stay connected with our friends and family? It seems ridiculous to even entertain the idea because without our cell phones, we feel utterly disconnected from reality—a dangerous kind of dependency that we have become eerily numb to. This growing attachment to our phones has singlehandedly been the demise of our social skills and our understanding of what it means to interact with others. Striking up a conversation while waiting in line at the grocery store or post office has become a social taboo that only the bravest of souls have tried, and failed, to combat. The shameless obsession with our cellphones has fueled the epidemic that is sweeping the na-

tion at an alarming rate—the fear of social interaction. Touch screens have made us lose touch with reality. We’re finding more satisfaction in the interactions with our phones than we do with our friends. We spend more time trying to connect to Wi-Fi than we do the people around us. This self-inflicted social isolation has made us more separated from society than we fully realize because we’re blinded by the brightly lit screens that fit in the palm of our hands. So how can we stay connected to society without being completely consumed by our cellphones? How can we define social interaction without the use of social media? How do we tune into reality without tuning into technology? How can we maintain relationships with our peers without having to negate the luxury of technology? It’s all about balance. Keep your phone by your side, but let your eyes and ears wander. Snap a picture of your food and then dig in, before the meal and the mood spoil. Update your status about how great your day is, and how you’d love to share the details with friends over coffee or on a walk. Don’t let your relationship with your cell dictate your relationship with society. You can still stay tuned in, even when you’ve tuned out. Samantha Rohn is a senior at the University of Missouri, majoring in journalism with an emphasis in Multimedia Producing, aspiring to tell stories across all platforms and deliver any given message to the masses.” She is a Chicago-native with a thick accent and lively passion for the Blackhawks.

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Hawthorne Players present ‘Cowboy Swing’ Hawthorne Players will present a delightful evening of songs and comedy entitled "Cowboy Swing" on Saturday, May 30 at 8 p.m. in the Florissant Civic Center Theatre. Tickets are $15 and will benefit the Duckie DeMere Scholarship Fund. Call the Box Office at 314 921-5678. Written and directed by Joe Paule, Sr., the show will harken back to the era of Western greats, such as Gene Autry, The Sons of the Pioneers and the King of the Cowboys, Roy Rogers. The show features the Jameson Quartet (John Photo courtesy Larry Marsh Robertson, Ken Clark, Paul Morris The Hawthorne Players performing in “Cowboy Swing” are (front row) Karen Gugand Ike Eichenberger) and members of lielmo, Kay Love, Kathy Fugate, (back row) Ike Eichenberger, John Robertson, Paul the Jeweltones (Kay Love, Jenn Clodi, Morris, Gerry Love, (not pictured) Jenn Clodi and Ken Clark. Kathy Fugate, with Karen Guglielmo). performing arts. Hawthorne has awarded over Gerry Love will serve as Master of Ceremonies. $50,000 since the program began in 1992. During the program, the 2015 Duckie DeFor more information on "Cowboy Swing" Mere Scholarships will be presented to seven and Hawthorne Players visit www.hawthorneNorth County graduating seniors active in the players.com

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STLCC students can get on board MetroLink, MetroBus via special pass Beginning this fall, credit students at St. Louis Community College will be able to get on board MetroBus and MetroLink via a special transportation pass program. Students who are enrolled for at least one credit hour will have unlimited use of MetroBus and MetroLink with U-PASS. STLCC is partnering with the Bi-State Development Agency to provide this service, effective the first day of the fall 2015 semester. “We are happy we could find an affordable way to break down barriers to an education through the U-PASS public transportation program,” said Dennis Michaelis, STLCC’s interim chancellor. The cost of the U-PASS will be covered by the college activity fee assessed to each student enrolled for credit-bearing classes. There is no extra charge for the pass. STLCC faculty and staff also may obtain the U-PASS by registering for at least one credit hour. Students may obtain the U-PASS on the first day of classes at the Cashier’s offices on campus. They must show a valid student identification card to get the pass. Only one pass will be issued to a student per semester; there is no replacement for a lost pass, and passes may not be shared. Students also must show a valid STLCC student ID card each time they ride using the pass; without the ID, students must pay for the full fare. Improper use could result in fines from municipalities, criminal prosecution and/or college disciplinary action. For more information, visit stlcc.edu/U-PASS.

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First Bank and Ferguson 1000 co-sponsored the 2015 Celebration of Entrepreneurs Awards Gala

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri receives $250,000 gift from Simon Law Firm

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an you believe we are five months into 2015 already? This means the clock is ticking on many financial planning opportunities to take advantage of before it’s too late. So, now is the time to focus on 2015! One of the main reasons it doesn’t

seem like we are very far into 2015 is because the 2014 tax year, for the most part, didn’t end until April 15th. But now, 2014 is over and you can no longer make IRA or Roth IRA contributions for 2014. In fact, many people missed the contribution deadlines and lost out on many planning opportunities last year. Don’t let this happen to you for 2015! There are several areas of retirement planning that you should start looking at and planning for now, such as: - Contributions Limits and Deadlines: Remember, different plan types have different contribution limits and deadlines - 2015 New Laws and Guidelines: There are new rule and law changes - Tax Planning: You need to start looking at ways and opportunities to reduce your tax burden for 2015 - Required Minimum Distributions: If you are 70 ½ or older in 2015, you have an RMD to meet this year There is no better time than now to start exploring opportunities and getting a game plan in place for 2015. Even though there are a few planning strategies that should not be done until later in the year, procrastination usually does not pay off. Join us on our syndicated podcast show this Friday at 1:00pm where we will discuss contribution limits and planning opportunities for 2015 in detail. You can access the podcast and our recorded radio segments through ourradio.360ira.com website at www.360ira.com. You can also obtain this information and independent advice for your specific situation by contacting me at 360 IRA by calling 844-436-0472 or by email at jnorth@360ira.com. Investment Advisory Services offered through Brookstone Capital Management LLC, a SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Any statement contained herein are not intended to be construed as tax or legal advice. You should consult your tax or legal advisor as to any of these related matters. The information and opinions contained herein are provided by third parties and have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. The information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation. Content is provided for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any products mentioned. Paid Advertisement

SEM and the Simon Law Firm celebrated its partnership on #giveSTLday.

In keeping with the true spirit of #giveSTLday, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) celebrated an individual who represents the best of St. Louis philanthropy, John Simon and the Simon Law Firm, P.C., who made an unrestricted gift of $250,000 gift to the organization earlier this year. “John Simon really exemplifies the best of St. Louis giving,” said Dan Glazier, Executive Director and General Counsel for LSEM. “We cannot thank John and his firm enough for this generous gift, which will enable us to provide even more legal assistance and equal access to justice to the community.” To thank Simon during the gift presentation on May 5 at the Simon Law Firm, Glazier presented him with a “Big Thank You” poster signed by LSEM attorneys and staff. Simon was also presented with a “Best of St. Louis” gift basket. Held on May 5, #giveSTLday is an online fundraising initiative from the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation which encourages everyone in the community to come together for one special day to support St. Louis non-profits. LSEM was one of 790 non-profit organizations that participated in #giveSTLday across 14 counties in the St. Louis region. More than $2 million was raised in just a 24-hour period. LSEM raised more than $5,000 through this effort and those funds will help the non-profit agency provide civil legal assistance to more than 16,000 low-income clients and their families this year. “One day of giving can make a huge impact on our community,” said Glazier. “We thank everyone in the St. Louis area for showing their support by helping promote and participate in this special community-wide effort.” Simon Seminar to Benefit LSEM In June, the Simon Law Firm’s ongoing commitment to LSEM continues with its annual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) trial practice seminar that benefits the non-profit civil legal organization. Now in its 11th year, the Simon Law Firm trial practice seminar attracts over 100 attendees each year with 125 participating in 2014. It features lectures by expert attorneys and judges on a diverse range of topics with registration available for a suggested donation to LSEM. To date, the Simon seminar has raised nearly $150,000 on behalf of LSEM. This year’s seminar will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 23 at the Missouri Athletic Club. Registration is $150 with 100 percent of all registration fees benefitting LSEM. Gifts are encouraged. The seminar includes registration, lunch and a happy hour. For more information, contact Laura Dover at 314-241-2929. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) has provided high quality legal assistance in civil cases to the low-income community for more than 50 years.

On May 1, Pursue Your Purpose hosted its first annual Celebration of Entrepreneurs Awards Gala at the Renaissance Hotel –Airport honoring entrepreneurs in the St. Louis area for their outstanding contributions to humanity, innovation, and service to their customers, employees and community. St. Louis native and international economist Dr. E. Lance McCarthy served as the keynote speaker. The guest judges were Tishaura Jones - St. Louis City Treasurer, Rhonda Carter-Adams Executive Director of Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council and Ricky Hopkins – member of the Board of Directors for the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce. A portion of ticket sales and sponsorships benefited the Future Business Leaders of America – Clyde C. Miller Academy Chapter. The second annual Celebration of Entrepreneurs Awards Gala is already slated for May 6, 2016.

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As area high school seniors prepare for graduation, Eric Acree, President and CEO of Vantage Credit Union, along with the Vantage Credit Union Marketing Department, hosted a night out at Dave & Busters to award twenty seniors $20,000 in scholarships. Vantage has awarded over $592,500 in scholarships to area high school seniors over the past 31 years. “Our credit union was founded on education. We devote a fulltime employee to financial education in the schools and are proud to support higher education by continuing to award our ‘Quest For Education’ scholarships,” said President and CEO Eric Acree. The winners, listed below in alphabetical order by school name, include: Althoff Catholic High School, Maurice Williams III; Eureka High School, Samantha Powell; Francis Howell North High School, Kacey Tatum; Fort Zumwalt East High School, Alexandra Hucker and Joshua Maurer; Fort Zumwalt South High School, Andi Hudson and Ciara McDaniel; Hazelwood East High School, Taylor Smith; Jefferson High School, Megan Perry; Lafayette High School, Grant Howard and Eric Woytus; Lindbergh High School, Hannah Sartorius; Living Word Christian High School, Claire Chipley; Pattonville High School, Jacob Stahlhut and Aubrey Wenzel; Rockwood Summit High School, Cassandra Hamm; St. John Vianney High School, Ben Rischbieter; St. Louis University High School, Elliott Boerding and Shayn Jackson; and Timberland High School, Brendan Willie.

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McCluer junior receives UMSL Distinguished Achievement Award

Trinity Catholic Engineering Team earns top prize

Valden Campbell, a junior at McCluer High School, received the University of Missouri-St. Louis Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in World Languages. The award recognizes high school juniors who demonstrate outstanding achievement in academics and languages, as well as participation in foreign language-related activities and studies. Campbell, whose achievement was for his study of the Spanish language, is the only award recipient from a North County school.

On May 1 at the Washington University Field House, a Trinity Catholic High School team of juniors (The Flying Penguins) won the Division I Championship at the Boeing Engineering Challenge. The team of Sam Araujo (St. Norbert), Matt Quick (Christ Light of the Nations), Ben Sanfilippo (St. Angela Merici) and Michael Schaller (Christ Light of the Nations) constructed a glider that was judged by Boeing as having the highest quality of flight, the maximum time aloft and the longest distance of flight before touchdown at 163 feet, six inches. Each student received a medal and the team was presented a scaled replica model of the Boeing F-18 Super Hornet. Boeing takes great pride in their engineering competition and tries to involve as many schools as possible. Over 30 schools were represented this year including Francis Howell, Vianney, DeSmet, Rockwood Marquette, Marquette Catholic, Summit, Eureka and Duchesne.

Photo courtesy the Ferguson-Florissant School District Valden Campbell, a junior at McCluer High School, received the University of Missouri-St. Louis Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in World Languages.

Hazelwood North Middle talented 10 selected for Eureka! STEM Summer Camp Congratulations to the 10 Hazelwood North Middle School students who were selected to attend the Eureka! STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) camp this summer. Eureka! is an intensive, five-year program that provides hands-on achievement opportunities in STEM, as well as college and career preparation to girls in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Out of a cohort of 30 young ladies, 10 are from Hazelwood North Middle School. Congratulations to (front row, from left): Madison Davis, Karlyse Bradley, Ayanna Bond; (middle row, from left) Fionna Huang, Rizpah Baker, Reshmeena Ratnaswamy; (back row, from left) Malaika Alston, Savannah Thomas, Lauren Orr, Darnetta Wallace.

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NCCS advanced history class participates in Civil War reenactment The advanced history class of North County Christian School left the classroom April 24-26 to take part in the Civil War Heritage Festival in Hartville, Missouri. The NCCS students train throughout the semester so they can be approved to participate along with 400 other participants in the Civil War reenactment. The weekend is not just war reenactment; the participants dress, eat, live and sleep just as the towns people did in the 1860s. The Civil War reenactment gives the enactors and visitors a chance to see and touch history rather than just read about it.

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Hazelwood East High School drama teacher named Peabody Energy Leader in Education Peabody Energy has selected Hazelwood East High School teacher Tricia CarothersBrown (center, front row) for its Leader in Education Award. Carothers-Brown teaches drama at Hazelwood East High. As a recipient of the award, she received a $1,000 prize, and is now in the running for Peabody Energy Educator of the Year Award, which will be presented at a gala dinner this summer. The Educator of the Year receives a $5,000 award. Carothers-Brown is shown here with supporters and members of her class.

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Local Author Spotlight: L. J. Launer L. J. Launer is a lifelong resident of St. Charles County. He is a 1982 graduate of St. Charles West High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from Lindenwood University with an emphasis in English. He has written several items in all kinds of media, ranging from sports web sites to broadcasting, to newspapers and magazines. He has also researched and written history of his local community and has been published locally and in the Pacific Northwest. Now he writes books and that is where he feels very comfortable. His first young adult novel, “Rurals and Townies,” was published in 2014. The novel is set in his hometown of St. Charles. His first novel, “Rurals and Townies,” took 22 years to go from first draft to finished product. There were lots of revisions and tons of changes. The novel is the first in a series of novels which feature Blanchette High School. The main character in the series is Molly Warner, a teenage red long-haired girl who is a scholar, an athlete and a varsity cheerleader at her school. She associates with her friends as equals. No one is above or below Molly as far as personality or status. The school is very divided between Rurals, those who live on farms (Molly is one of those) and Townies, poor students who live in the rundown neighborhoods that surround Blanchette High School, especially the largest of the neighborhoods called Frenchtown. “Rurals and Townies” is the first novel in a series of novels that centers around Blanchette High School. The second novel in the series is “Rurals Rule: Molly’s Revenge.” It is also set in St. Charles, particularly eastern St. Charles County and Frenchtown. This novel also takes Molly to Jefferson City where her mother who serves as a state representative. Launer bases many of the novels on both experience when he was in high school as well as observation as he attends many high school events throughout the greater St. Louis area. “It has always been lots of fun to write the novels,” Mr. Launer said. “Even during times where no one likes particular parts, I was determined to get the characters right and I hope I did well with the first novel. The second novel was a lot more fun because it came together a lot faster than expected.”

By Cindy Moore

Baby oh baby! My little grandson’s out-of-town visit has come to an end. It was enjoyable and educational. I learned some new things about babies which I somehow missed while raising my own. Today, babies must not be put down unless accompanied by some sort of new-fangled gadgetry. If those tiny feet should accidentally touch a hard surface, they are equipped to set off an inner baby panic alarm. This is manifested in the form of a piercing shriek with the capacity to rupture any eardrum in the vicinity. In turn, it signals the nosy next-door neighbors to alert Family Protective Services. To prevent this unfortunate occurrence, the baby must be put into any of the following non-floortouching contraptions: bassinets that electronically rock and sway to the melodies of non-stop government-mandated Disney tunes; vibrating soothers that gently massage the infant after an exhausting day of spiting and pooping; exercise centers offering an array of activities that stimulate the baby while at the same time drive adults bat-crap crazy with rattles and noise-makers and repetitious tunes and things that constantly go bingety bong boing boopety boop bleep! These, along with high chairs, changing tables, play pens, baby swings and slings, carriers and designer cribs, make it likely that those teeny toes will not grasp terra firma and learn to walk until adolescence. Add strollers to the list of new-fangled gadgetry. Today, they have been transformed into something

called, sports utility strollers. There’s even a “mountain buggy” option which is a heavy-duty, all-terrain unit for those showoff moms who wish to scale Everest with their brood in tow on their lunch break. I personally prefer the “lounge” option which comes without wheels allowing no mobility and extended napping. Speaking of change…baby’s diapers have made great advances. They are now high-tech with tabs and elastic and covered in cute patterns that have uber-absorbent padding and emergency builtin alarms which go off after…well, you know. A subtle beep, beep alerts you to a basic number one, while a code red distress signal AOOGA! means, “Get the garden hose!” It also means Dad will mysteriously disappear, only to be found later cowering in the basement closet clutching his visa formulating plans to leave the country. Yes, while most things about babies have changed, some things never will. 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: American Movies ACROSS 1. Lip ____ 6. Military operations, for short 9. Breakfast raisin companion 13. Pizazz 14. *Bruce Willis in “____ Hard” 15. Constructed 16. *Lon Chaney was the Phantom at it 17. “____ the fields we go” 18. Discompose 19. *Chris Kyle, “American ____” 21. *Richard Gere role 23. Salon product 24. Move 25. *Music genre in “8 Mile” 28. Stiff hair 30. Big ____ or V.I.P. 35. Jet black 37. Type of missile 39. “Homeland” actress Claire 40. Rugby team’s dance 41. Motivate 43. Plural of lira 44. Tart 46. Below a marquess and above a viscount 47. Etna output 48. Woven container 50. Skier’s transport 52. *Heston starred in “The ___ Commandments” 53. Foot part 55. Clinton ___ Rodham 57. Bantu people of Kenya 60. *American Werewolf’s whereabouts 63. Calculus calculation 64. Male friend, informal 66. Tutor’s student 68. *Setting of Clooney’s “The American” 69. Debt acknowledgement 70. SAG member 71. Audition tape 72. It knows drama? 73. *”Once Upon a Time in America” director DOWN 1. “____ Goo Dolls” 2. Snips 3. *Damien’s prediction 4. Serving of parsley 5. Geometrical objects 6. CO lacks this 7. *1999 comedy “American ____” 8. Twilled woolen fabric 9. Plague symptom

10. Iranian coin 11. *Tyrone Power in “The Sun ___ Rises” 12. Unknown power 15. “The Thief of ____” 20. Varnish resin 22. Printer’s need 24. Belligerent course 25. Betty Ford Center, e.g. 26. Manila hemp 27. Prods 29. *Alan Alda in “Same ____, Next Year” 31. *”Coming to America” star 32. Uniate, alternative spelling 33. Impulse transmitter 34. Southeast Asia association 36. Police informer 38. Action word

42. Grassy plain 45. *”American ____,” starring Kevin Spacey 49. “Give it a go!” 51. *John Candy in “Summer ____” 54. Ancient measurement unit based on forearm length 56. Derive 57. Khaled Hosseini’s “The ____ Runner” 58. Mosque prayer leader 59. 1,000 grams 60. Stupid person 61. *Director of 1944’s “Laura” 62. Vegas lights 63. Jack-in-the-Box restraint 65. *Howard of “American Graffiti” 67. Old English for before

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Movie

“Inside Out”

By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13

Getting inside ‘Inside Out’ On the family movie calendar, a new Disney/Pixar offering can be a pretty big dead-end office job, an overweight Mr. Incredible (Craig T. deal. This summer the studio will roll out “Inside Out” on June 19. For those want- Nelson) jumps at the chance to get back into action. ing to see it before the rest of the world, Disney and Fathom Events are presenting a 2009’s “Up” featured a senior citizen rebelling against sospecial early screening in theaters across the country on Tuesday, June 16. ciety. When the city attempts to force him out of his home, Bringing to mind a classic Woody Allen film, “Inside Out” takes place inside the Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner) sends his domicile soaring with head of 11-year-old Riley as she navigates through life. Joy (voice of Amy Poehler) the help of hundreds of balloons. “Ratatouille,” the charming keeps Riley happy while Fear (Bill Hader) focuses on safety. Disgust (Mindy Ka- tale of a rat with culinary aspirations, really tugged at the heartling) ensures that the young girl doesn’t eat or drink anything harmful while Anger strings as well. (Lewis Black) just wants everything to be fair. Pixar, in other words, knows how to tell a really good story. Their writers and The Fathom Events special screening features 15 minutes of behind-the-scenes directors can make viewers misty-eyed over monsters whose job is scaring hufootage from Pixar man children. “Toy plus a showing of Story 3” ventured the new short film, into real emotional “Lava.” At the territory as Woody, conclusion of “Inside Out,” director Pete Docter, proBuzz and the rest of the gang nearly met their end ducer Jonas Rivera and star Amy Poehler will do a in a furnace. It’s also hard not to cry when live Q&A via satellite from Australia. AttendAndy, their long-time owner, passes on “Inside Out” photos courtesy of Disney/Pixar Pictures ees will receive a poster and lanyard with a his beloved friends on the way to colspecial code to access digital extras at the lege. end. With Amy Poehler and direcThis film represents an interesttor Pete Docter connected to the ing direction for Pixar. The studio project, “Inside Out” seems like expanded traditional animation a pretty safe bet. “Inside Out” boundaries with the original will roll out nationwide on “Toy Story” twenty years ago. Friday, June 19. Their formula involved giving “Inside Out” photos courtesy of Disney/Pixar anthropomorphic qualities to Pictures machines (“Cars”) and insects Born and raised in South St. (“A Bug’s Life”), not emoLouis, Steve Bryan is now based tions. in Anaheim, California, and has been Pixar did strike gold with allowed access to movie and television “The Incredibles,” though, sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far which came out years before from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, Marvel Studios dominated the still the same wide-eyed kid who box office. This superhero tale spent countless hours watching focused on a powerful family classic movies at neighborhood forced into hiding. Stuck in a theaters.

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Sports Six perfect games For UMSL pitcher Recently against Rockhurst University Hannah Perryman (picture from ESPNW) took the mound for the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a NCAA Division II school that competes in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

At 5-foot-5 Perryman does not stand very tall but makes that up with her left handed delivery of a softball. In the opening game of the conference tournament she faced 15 batters. She struck out 12 with three putting the ball in play. None reached base. It was the sixth perfect game of the season by the junior who enters the NCAA Division II tournament with a 26-3 record and 353 strikeouts in 183 innings. “The competitiveness of it, the pressure, it’s just fun,” Perryman said. “You’re the center of attention. Usually, I don’t like to be the center of attention, but when I’m pitching, it just feels right.” * Top of her game

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Slow start for the River City team The River City Rascals play their professional baseball at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon. The first six games for the team have been less than impressive by dropping five of those contests. The team started the season against the Normal CornBelters where the Rascals dropped two of the three games played. After that short home stand, the Southern Illinois Miners hosted the next series and promptly handed the River City team three straight losses. Offensively the team is being led by outfielder Curran Redal who is hitting a respectable .320 as of May 22. His eight hits have given him three runs batted in so far in this young season. The only win as of May 22 has come with the

great pitching of Joe Scanio. In that game against the CornBelters he only allowed one earned run in seven and two third innings. Check all the details at the Rascal’s website www. RiverCityRascals.com HOME SCHEDULE: (Start time 6:35 p.m., Sunday’s 4:05 p.m.) • May 27, 28, Wed, Thur against Washington Wild Things • June 9, 10, 12, Tues, Wed, Thursday against Florence Freedom * Get it turned around Seven Lindenwood student-athletes pick up honors Shortly aft these track members were named to the all-region team, the same seven studentathletes have officially been invited to the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Making it to nationals for the males was Deondra Canaday, Juwan Cubit, Bryan Kertz, and Michael Mlambo. Going for the women will be Lindsey Blackwell, Shamela Gray, and Kendra Smith. Cubit and Kertz will be making the Championships for the second time. Canaday will be making his first Nationals appearance in the spring for his performance in the shot put. The freshman Mlambo will be headed to Allendale as well, for his performance in the long jump. Earning the invitation for the second consecutive year were Lindsey Blackwell and Shamela Gray. Gray will be competing in the 400-meter hurdles, unlike last year where she was a member of the 400-meter relay team. Blackwell will be competing in the hammer throw. * Very nice honor Happy 30th Birthday to my son Chase Baute living in Springfield, MO as a Financial Advisor!!! Love ya Tune into Your Health Plus Radio Show, Every Saturday at 8 a.m. on KSLQ 104.5 FM

For more information go to www.YourHealthPlus.info. One-hundred percent natural products to help focus, reduce stress, more energy, curb your appetite, healthiest coffee, anti-aging serum and more… Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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Fruit-filled summer celebrations

Whether you anticipate fun-filled pool parties, laid-back picnics at the park or casual dinner parties at home, summer entertaining gets a little sweeter when you serve up the right desserts. When the weather warms up, let the flavors from your kitchen reflect the bright tastes of the summer season. From cherries to blueberries, Lucky Leaf Premium Pie Fillings come in a variety of flavors to perk up your outdoor menu. Ending your summer event with a sweet finale is important, but you don’t have to spend

all your time preparing it. The best desserts are effortless, and can be whipped up quickly. This recipe for Cherry Pineapple Cabana Cake can be baked up in just one hour and combines the flavors of pineapple and cherries, topped with shredded coconut and macadamia nuts. Lemony Blueberry Layered Pie takes only 20 minutes to prepare, one hour to chill and serves up the crowd-pleasing flavors of cream cheese, zesty lemon and blueberries on a graham cracker crust.

Cherry Pineapple Cabana Cake Cook time: 1 hour | Servings: 12

Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain) 1 can (21 ounces) Lucky Leaf Regular or Premium Cherry Pie Filling 1 package (18.25 ounces) yellow cake mix 1 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 bag (7 ounces) coconut, shredded 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 9-by-13-inch baking pan. In prepared baking pan, layer undrained crushed pineapple, then pie filling. Sprinkle dry cake mix over top, smoothing evenly and covering top. Pour melted butter or margarine over top, covering evenly. Top with coconut and nuts.

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Let cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cooled.

Lemony Blueberry Layered Pie Prep time: 20 minutes | Servings: 8

Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 can (21 ounces) can Lucky Leaf Premium Blueberry Pie Filling 1 9-inch graham cracker crust Directions: Combine cream cheese, condensed milk and powdered sugar in

large bowl. Using electric mixer, mix at medium speed for 1-2 minutes, until smooth. Add pudding mix, lemon zest and lemon juice; mix until well blended. Spoon about half of pie filling evenly into bottom of graham cracker crust. Spoon lemon-filling mixture on top and spread evenly. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Spoon remaining pie filling on top just before serving. Garnish with fresh lemon zest if desired.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events May 27: 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 29: Concert and dance “Rockin’ to the 60’s and 70’s” by Scott Laytham and Karl Holmes will be performed at the James J. Eagan Center Gym from 7 – 10 p.m. All are welcome – young and old, residents or non-residents. Tickets are just $8 each if purchased prior to the dance in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall or $10 at the door. Light snacks are provided. Beer, wine and soda are available for purchase. Call the Florissant Senior Office at 314-839-7604 for more information. May 29: All you can eat chicken Dinner is dine in only 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 call 314-831-6121. May 30: Book signing Jackie Polys will be signing copies of her book “Ralston the Rally Squirrel” 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 31: Anniversary concert 50th Anniversary Concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Chapel of the Cross – Lutheran at 11645 Benham Road in St. Louis. For more information call 314741-3737. May 31: Choral concert Join the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus for its season finale featuring the music of “William Billings and Richard Rodney Bennett,” at 3 p.m. at Union Avenue Christian Church at 733 Union Boulevard in St. Louis. Parking is free. For more information about the concert, and tickets, call 636-458-4343. June 3: Red Cross Blood Drive Blood drive takes 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 at redcrossblood.org sponsor code BlessedSavior. June 5: Golf tournament The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce 2015 Golf Tournament will be at the Golf Club of Florissant at 52 Country Club Lane in Florissant. The $100 pre-paid entry fee ($110 the day of the event) includes 18 holes with a cart, lunch, dinner and drink tickets. Tournament will feature several contests, mulligans, skins, attendance prizes and more. Event has a noon shotgun start. Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m. For more information on sponsorships or to register to golf, call the chamber office at 314-831-3500. June 6: City of Overland and OBA Block Party The OBA Block Party is scheduled from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. at the 2500 Block of Woodson Road. There will be a parade, 5K run/walk, food, drinks, a vintage car show, a kids’ fun area, live music, and much more. For more information on times and details, please visit the OBA website at www.Overlandbiz.com June 6: Children’s grief retreat SSM Hospice will host Camp MAGIC on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri. Camp MAGIC (Mending a Heart, Grief in Children) is a free, one-day grief retreat for children, ages 6-12. Designed to help children who are suffering from the grief associated with the loss of a loved one, the camp will help children find new ways to identify and express their grief through a variety of activities including making memory boxes, reading books and releasing butterflies. Each child will be paired with a volunteer to provide companionship, support and supervision throughout the day. Health care professionals will conduct age appropriate activities on grief, loss and recovery. Camp MAGIC is free of charge and is made possible by the SSM Hospice and Home Care Foundation. For more information regarding Camp MAGIC or to register, please contact Katie at 636-695-2054 or kathleen_taggart@ ssmhc.com. The registration deadline for Camp MAGIC is May 30. June 8 – July: Affordable summer camp in Spanish Lake Applied Scholastics Learning Center is

offering an eight-week summer camp program for children ages 6-14. The summer program allows children the opportunity to learn, explore and make new friends in a safe and fun environment through well-planned activities including water fun, art, crafts, cooking, science, outdoor play and movies on a giant auditorium screen. Camp fee is $125 per week and includes lunch and snack daily. With a beautiful facility on 100 acres in Spanish Lake, the Applied Scholastics Learning Center Summer Camp is designed to create the best summer experience for your child. For more information and to schedule a tour, please call 314-3556355 or email learningcenter@appliedscholastics.org today. June 10: Lecture series The second installment of the Ageless Voices Lecture Series for 2015, featuring a presentation by Father Lawrence Biondi, followed by a tour of SLU’s Collection of Western Jesuit Missions, led by Petruta Lipan takes place from 10 a.m. to noon( Lecture at 10 a.m. followed by the tour at 11 a.m.) at the St. Louis University Museum of Art, located at 3663 Lindell Blvd. in St. Louis. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations for the SLU lecture and tour can be made by contacting Sarah Contarini at 314-726-1843 or scontarini@standrews1.com, or by visiting http://agelessvoices.eventbright.com. June 11: Health seminar BJC Medical Group orthopedic surgeon Mark Belew, MD, from the Orthopedic and Spine Specialists at Christian Hospital, will provide a special presentation on balance; pain in the joints; and head, shoulder, knees and toes and their aches and pains and how to improve movement and agility titled “Tips for Staying Healthy & Active As We Age” at 4 p.m. at Robbins Conference Center at 325 Saint Francois St. in Florissant. Space is limited. Please RSVP with Lisa at 314-839-4600 or email her at Lisa@SteveRobbinsOnline.com Register online at www.RobbinsOnline.com June 12: Daddy/daughter dance Grownups can treat their special little girl to a lovely evening filled with fun, music, and dancing, along with cookies and punch from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.at

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Nature Lodge at Sunset Park. Formal dress is required. Cost is $25 for residents and $30 for nonresidents. Tickets will be available May 1 through June 6 or when dance is full, whichever comes first. Be sure to register early to avoid disappointment. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For ages 12 and under with an adult. For other information, please call 921-4250 or 921-4466. June 12: The Changing Landscape of Long-Term Care Conference The Changing Landscape of LongTerm 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 314-919-2410 or kpendleton@voycestl.org. You can also visit www.voycestl.org. June 13: Benefit concert Ritenour High School Alumni Choir presents a benefit concert for the RHS Choral Program featuring pop, sacred, patriotic choral music and Broadway musical numbers at 3 p.m. at Ritenour High School Auditorium at 9100 St Charles Rock Road in St Louis. Tickets are $10, $5 (18 and under). For advance tickets sales contact: Richard Bell bellr@ritenour.k12.mo.us, Nancy Nill nancynill@wentzville.k12.mo.us, or Ellen Byers ekbyers58@gmail.com. All proceeds to benefit the RHS choral music program. June 13: Kid’s Fishing Derby The city of Overland is bringing back its annual Kid’s Fishing Derby. The Fishing Derby will take place at Wild Acres Park at 2500 Ashby Road in Overland, from 9 – 11 a.m. and is open to all kids between the ages of 3 – 16. There will be goody bags for the first 200 pre-registered kids and three grand prizes for each child that is the top of the three age group categories. It is only $2 to register if you are an Overland resident and $3 if you’re a non-resident of Overland. Registration can be done at any of the following locations: The Overland Community Center, Overland Hardware, or North Central Hob-

bies. This event is sponsored by the city of Overland and North Central Hobbies. For more information contact 314-428-0490. June 14: Scholarship fundraiser The University of Missouri-Alumni Association Summer Fundraiser is an evening with the renowned Kim Massie at the Norman Probstein Clubhouse in Forest Park at 6141 Lagoon Drive. Reception with hors d’oeuvres begins at 4 p.m. and the program begins at 5 p.m. Reservations held at door, no tickets will be mailed. Cash bar. For more information contact Donna CarothersUMSL at 314-516-6453. Proceeds to benefit the Chancellor Marguerite Ross Barnett Scholarship. Cost is $50 per person. June14-18: Vacation Bible School The Annual Community Vacation Bible School sponsored by Calvary United Church of Christ invites all children to “G-Force: God’s Love in Action.” The fun begins June 14 through June 18 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Vacation Bible School is for children ages three years of age through fifth grade. The adventure begins at Calvary United Church of Christ, at the corners of Graceland and Hartland Avenues in Sycamore Hills, on Sunday evening at 5 p.m. with a light meal. To be a part of all the excitement at “G-Force Adventure Park,” you can call Calvary UCC at 314-4297464, to pre-register your child(ren) on line at calvaryucc.org. June 20: Plaquey Wacky 5K and Obstacle Relay Race Area families are encouraged to join Delta Dental Health Theatre for its second annual Plaquey Wacky 5K and Obstacle Relay Race. The event is set for at 9 a.m. at Willmore Park at 6499 Jamieson Ave and will feature races, grossology activities, music, healthy snacks and great giveaways. Proceeds will help expand the theatre’s programming and its ability to offer scholarships to underserved schools throughout the Saint Louis region. Registration can be completed online at www.ddhtstl.org/ SpecialEvents<http://www.ddhtstl.org/ SpecialEvents>. Registration for the Plaquey Wacky 5K is $30 per person and includes a t-shirt and timing by Fleet Feet. The Obstacle Relay Race is $15 per person includes one Healthy

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • May 27, 2015 Boogie Bag per registration. The day of the event, registration opens at 8 a.m. The Plaquey Wacky Germ and Fat Busting 5K gets underway at 9 a.m., followed by the Obstacle Relay Race at 10 a.m. Interactive family fun will continue until noon. For more information about the races, activities or sponsorship/fundraising opportunities, please visit www.ddhtstl.org/ SpecialEvents<http://www.ddhtstl.org/ SpecialEvents> or contact Alice Davis of Delta Dental Health Theatre at 314241-7391. 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: Golf tournament Kids In The Middle (KITM) will host “Golfing For Kids” 2015 starting at 9:30 a.m. at The Country Club of St. Albans. The tournament includes a light continental breakfast before golf, boxed lunch and beverages on the course, a buffet and two-hour open bar after golf and use of the clubhouse locker room. All of the proceeds help provide kids and families with counseling in the middle of divorce, separation or remarriage. Andy Belval, president and CEO of Keystone Technologies, is chairing the event. Reservations are required and available for single players or teams of four at $245 per player. Sponsorships are available. For further details about the event, visit kidsinthemiddle.org or call 314-909-9922. 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

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always looking for new members. Call Al at 314-993-6134 for more information.

ham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.

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.

Look Good…Feel Better SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed 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.

Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100.

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 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 Lisa Erlinger at 314.653.5331. Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330 Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752. Every Friday: The Bridge at Florissant Hot Diggity Dog Build your own hot dog. 11:30am, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. To RSVP, call 314.831.0988. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Sundays: Meat shoot Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded. Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com 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 Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Gra-

Every Monday, Health Tips With Mary Swip 11am,. The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. Sales Director Mary Swip will have a guest speaker come talk about health and wellness tips All Bridge events are free, but require reservations. Please RSVP by calling 314.831.0988.

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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. Diabetes Self-Management Training: Call 314.344.7220 Smoking Cessation Classes: Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.

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Now: 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. 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 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net. 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. Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll. Crisis Nursery: 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 Nutrition Education: SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157 Group at Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public. Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road. Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171. Center for Senior Renewal: Day treatment programs for older

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By Joe Morice

News of the norm Once again, with summer approaching, gas prices are increasing. Surprise, surprise. When looking up current reasons for it – which are historically a cross between amusing and fantastic – I found the latest list on a news site. Analysts claim we are in “the eye of the storm” price wise. They aren’t blaming crude oil prices, which are holding at $49 per barrel. Reasons are as follows: • “Nationally, every year around this time, prices go up because we switch over to summer blend gas, which is more expensive to produce.” I assume this means it produces one percent less carbon dioxide in 100-degree heat, more profits for producers and crying jags

for motor home dealers. • “Refineries go through a maintenance cycle during the switch over. That means production is lower.” Evidently it’s risky to produce gasoline while maintenance crews are on smoke breaks. • “An explosion at the Exxon Mobil refinery in Torrance, California” If it isn’t crashing supertankers on shallow rock formations or oil platform wrecks in the Gulf, it’s refineries blowing up. I assume safety meetings at the local pubs are being reevaluated. • “A strike by steelworkers at 12 refineries across the country is impacting 20 percent of oil production.” I’m sure they’re striking for sound reasons including higher wages, longer smoke breaks and fireproof underwear. • “Extreme cold in the Northeast has slowed production at three refineries that account for more than two-thirds of East Coast oil output.” You had to know they would use last winter’s Northeast weather as an excuse. It’s probably being blamed for everything from the price of machine guns in China to tooth decay among Aborigines. On the bright side, they added: “But gas prices are still about a dollar cheaper nationwide than they were this time last year.” Gee. I feel much better now. In further news, researchers tell us that coffee has recently been found to have the lowest risk for health problems. Those who consumed about five cups per day had no higher risks than those who consumed none. In fact, those experts that told us those who drink coffee and risk strokes

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