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Construction continues on the grounds of the Gateway Arch.

As reconstruction of the Arch grounds nears completion, activity increases through the summer By Sara Hardin There is plenty of excitement in store for visitors to the Gateway Arch this summer. With new additions and renovations to the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial park and to the monument’s museum and visitor center, there will be plenty to see and do for new and seasoned Arch visitors alike. Construction for the CityArchRiver project began in August 2013, and has since resulted in roadway improvements and the Park Over the Highway that allows seamless, stair-free walking or biking from the Old Courthouse to the Arch to the river in a continuous greenway. “The Arch experience is going to be a whole new world for folks coming to this iconic monument,” said Ryan McClue, Communications Director for CityArchRiver. “The park will be better connected to the river and to downtown. There is going to be a lot more to do, and there are a lot more spaces for special events and programming that didn’t exist before. We’re opening things up as they are completed, and people are going to be able to participate in this new experience starting now.” The newly-renovated Riverfront, which now boasts new trees, lights, bike racks and benches, celebrated its ribbon cutting on June 2. The space has transformed into an ideal venue for community events and performances, and will eventually be joined by the South Park, North Park and Kieiner Plaza as construction continues into 2017. Jefferson National Parks Association is celebrating the opening of the new The

Arch Store in the Arch’s Visitor Center. The new 4,000-square-foot store, built on the site of the former Odyssey Theater, opened to the public on May 11. It replaces the former Levee Mercantile and offers a wider selection of products and a fresh, mid-century modern atmosphere. “We wanted a design for this store that really matched the mid-century modern look and feel and would also complement the renovations that are underway for the entire CityArchRiver project,” said Liz Forrestal, Senior Director of Jefferson National Parks Association. “We have more space now for some unique products that we haven’t sold before. We have many more products now that relate to a lot of the stories that stem from the reasons that the park exists. It is a monument to the vision of Thomas Jefferson and expanding the country into the West, hence the name of the park, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.” New western-themed products in The Arch Store include reproduction Remington bronze statues, authentic Native American headdresses, and Native American jewelry, pottery and Kachina dolls. The store is now also carrying furniture designed by Gateway Arch designer Eero Saarinen, such as his tulip chair and tulip table. Architectural books, stacking cards, a large selection of high-end jewelry and the popular Gateway Arch replicas are also available. “We’re delighted to be a part of the CityArchRiver project, which is really going to transform this national monu-

ment in the next couple of years,” said Forrestal. “Every purchase in the store supports the work of the national park.” Shoppers are invited to join in on celebrating the opening of The Arch Store by downloading a coupon for 20 percent off their entire storewide purchase. Coupons can be downloaded from archstore.jnpa. com and must be presented at The Arch Store in person during the month of June. There will be no lack of fun to be had on the Arch grounds this summer as the National Park Service celebrates its centennial year. “We’re inviting our park neighbors and visitors this summer to come to the park to play, learn and have fun,” said Rhonda

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RENOVATION from cover Shier, Chief of Museum Services and Interpretation for Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. “We are celebrating the centennial year as we pass from the past 100 years to prepare for the next. There will be education outreach programs and we will be using the park as a venue for various performing and visual arts as well as a lot of recreation opportunities.” Ranger-led riverboat sightseeing cruises in Luther Ely Smith Square are available through Sept. 5 at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The cruises are $20 for adults, $10 for kids ages 3-15 and free for kids under three. Visitors can call 877-982-1410 for availability.

Free Family Fridays at the Old Courthouse will run through Sept. 4 from 10-11 a.m. These theme-based programs offer guests of all ages hands-on opportunities to learn about St. Louis history and westward expansion. RSVP by calling 314-982-1410. Gateway to the Stars Stargazing Program is a free, ranger-led event for all ages and includes a special talk followed by telescope viewing led by the St. Louis Astronomical Society. Dates for the event are June 12 and July 10 from 8-10 p.m. and Aug. 14 from 7-10 p.m. Fourth of July Programs at the Old Courthouse will take place July 2-4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Centennial Activities will run from Aug. 25-27 with a three-day extravaganza. A picnic from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Luther Ely Smith Square on Aug. 25 will feature food trucks, music from the New Orleans Centennial Jazz Band and free birthday cupcakes. Performances of a two-person play called “Lift Every Voice; The Black Experience in the Heartland” and park ranger presentations about the historic court cases of the Old Courthouse will take place on Aug. 27. To find out more about what is offered at the Arch this summer, visit gatewayarch. com or facebook.com/gatewayarchNPS. For construction updates on the CityArchRiver project, visit cityarchriver.org.

COMMUNITY VOICES Will more giants awaken in our community? By Charlotte R. Beard “The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled, the books that were never written, the songs that were never sung, the inventions that were never shared, the cures that were never discovered, all because someone was too afraid to take that first step, keep with the problem, or determined to carry out their dream.” Those are the words of Les Brown, one of the top motivational speakers around today. I agree with him; I believe that if it is not the richest it is one of the richest places on earth. I believe one of the other richest places is right where we all live – right in our community. Yes, you would be surprised at the untapped innovation and ideas locked up in the minds of your neighbors, that kid you see wandering the street that you think will never amount to anything, your family members and even yourself. I have no doubt that for many people in our community, opportunities exist for them to offer various services that would help further our economy and enrich their lives, but their skills and ideas lie dormant. I was fortunate at the beginning of this year to take part in the “Who Owns The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program” offered at Lindenwood University at the Florissant campus. The cost-free scholarship and materials for attendees of the six-week course was due to a grant provided by Pinnacle Entertainment/Ameristar Casino. The

entertainment group collaborated with ELI—The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative to offer this program as an investment in the Ferguson community. I had already begun making some strides of my own last year to prevent carrying my dreams and skills to the grave, but this sixweek experience really awakened my own giant within. For some unknown reason I think many of us think of entrepreneurs as people who are “Einsteins” or people who are just in some unique class of people when in reality they are just people who can identify a need or problem and come up with a viable solution to that problem. One of the most memorable lessons for me during the six weeks included a story about Brian Scudamore, Founder and CEO for 1-800-Got-Junk. No doubt, you have seen the billboards or his trucks around town. The beginning of the world’s largest junk removal service started when he needed to find a way to fund his college education. In 1989 sitting in a McDonald’s drive-thru, he got an idea while looking at an old beat up truck, with a sign on the side that indicated it hauled junk. He decided to buy an old truck in a week with under $300 and started knocking on the doors of houses where he saw junk piled outside. He requested a fee to haul away their junk. His thought was most people have junk and do not know how to dispose of it or simply do not have time. His action behind his idea funded his education. However, after finding he was doing so well financially he for-

feited his continuance in college to pursue his new opportunity. I do not have to tell you that though there are jobs available for many people there are still a lot of jobless people in our community. In addition, while I am not for discouraging anyone from furthering their education to secure opportunities in corporate America, I think the idea of placing one’s hope in that dream alone is a dream of yesterday. I was fortunate to receive my four-year college degree but I know that even during the time I went to school not everyone in my generation was college-minded. However, some of those same individuals were possibly the “Brian Scudamores” of my time and they still exist today in our community. The challenge is getting these “giants” in our community to wake up and use the power they possess. Charlotte R. Beard, a St. Louis native, is a contributing writer for the Community News. In addition to having had her inspirational writing featured in The St. Louis American Journal, in her spare time she shares her writing on the open mic at local venues. Charlotte’s collection of inspirational poetry, “Inspirations by Char,” was released under Westbow Press in February 2016. 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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The national Telling Project presents theater performance featuring St. Louis military veterans The real, nitty-gritty of military service of St. Louis veterans has been captured in a new, original presentation, “Telling: St. Louis,” set to debut June 3 at the Kranzberg Arts Center (501 N. Grand Blvd). Admission is free to all. In preparing this unique production, The Telling Project has partnered with the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The national performing arts nonprofit has worked closely with UMSL’s Department of Theatre and Cinema Studies and Department of Military and Veterans Studies, which was a driving force to bring The Telling Project to St. Louis and introduce the region to a form of theater that deepens civilian understanding of the military experience. Because less than one percent of the population serve in the armed forces today, Americans have become increasingly separated from those who serve. The Telling Project works to bridge this gap by collaborating with communities to produce performances where local veterans and their family members speak directly to civilians about their military experiences. Earlier this spring, Max

Rayneard, senior writer and director for the organization, visited UMSL to extensively interview several local veterans and military spouses. The interviews were broad-ranging – spanning the last 50 years of U.S. military history – and featured enlisted and officer ranks, men and women, Army, Air Force and Navy veterans, and tours of duty in Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Desert Storm and the homefront. From those interviews Rayneard constructed a script, interweaving eight individuals’ stories of service into a threeact play. Rehearsals began in early May, with the cast receiving extensive training to develop and hone their performing arts skills. Jacqueline Thompson, an assistant professor of theater at UMSL, is directing the production. The St. Louisans performing their stories are Joshua Arnold, Darcella Craven, Karen Cross, Michael Lato, Raleigh Muns, John Scates, Margaret Schreffler and Harold Taylor. “Telling: St. Louis” premieres at 7:30 p.m. June 3, with a total of six weekend performances scheduled through June 12. Performances are free, but advanced reservations are re-

quired (visit kranzbergartscenter.org to make reservations). Since 2008, The Telling Project has developed 40 original productions in cities throughout the country, putting local veterans on stage at well-known venues such as the Guthrie Theater and the Library of Congress. This spring’s partnership marks The Telling Project’s debut in St. Louis, which has the highest concentration of veterans in Missouri. “With such a small percentage serving in the military today, contact with veterans must be created and supported,” said Jonathan Wei, The Telling Project’s founder and executive director. “And to have this work supported by UMSL and the Kranzberg Arts Center is truly an honor and means so much to veterans and military family members.”

LouFest 2016 lineup announced The LouFest 2016 lineup has been announced, featuring the festival’s signature diversity of indie rock, R&B, Americana, blues and country music’s chart topping acts – all wrapped in a customized St. Louis experience. LouFest, held Sept. 10 – 11 in Forest Park, is produced locally, bringing trending global talent from several genres together in a two-day festival environment. LouFest 2016 will reflect the rising popularity of the seven-yearold event with expansion and growth – including increased customer engagement and interaction with sponsors, a larger LouKidz area, an enhanced Nosh Pit featuring the region’s top chefs, and expanded beer tasting experiences. “This 2016 lineup also includes more St. Louis-based artists than we’ve been able to do in the past,” said Rich Toma, also a partner with Listen Live Entertainment. “We’ve definitely made a concerted effort to showcase this amazing homegrown talent – it’s no secret that St. Louis has a nationally recognized music scene with many emerging and established artists representing a wide range of genres. We’re really looking forward to seeing these artists up on the LouFest stages.” The LouFest 2016 lineup includes: LCD Soundsystem; Chris Stapleton; Ms. Lauryn Hill, Band of Horses; Big Gigantic; The Kills; Buddy Guy; Shakey Graves; St. Lucia; Vince Staples; Greensky Bluegrass; Preservation Hall Jazz Band; Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires; Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals; Frightened Rabbit; The Heavy; Wild Belle: http; Foxing; Twin Peaks; Judah and the Lion; Rayland Baxter; Caveman; Chicano Batman; Diarrhea Planet; Mothers; Twin Limb; NAWAS; Bonnie Bishop; JMR; Illphonics; Aaron Kamm & The One Drops; Bruiser Queen; Karate Bikini; Sleepy Rubies; The Quaker City Night Hawks

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A plaque dedication for the late Paul J. Kohnen is set for June 17 The city of Florissant will be hosting a dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late Paul J. Kohnen. This will be the 26th 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 June 17 at 4:30 p.m. in front of 411 rue St. Francois. Paul was born, raised and lived his entire life in Florissant. He grew up in a farm house located at the end of St. Antoine. The farm house is occupied today by his brother Joe. At one time eight of his ten brothers and sisters were raising their own families within a couple of blocks of one another. Paul built his home on the corner of St. Antoine and Aubuchon Street. In 1945 he married Thelma Korte where they raised six children. Their home was added on twice to accommodate

their growing family. Thelma still lives in this house today. During World War II Paul was a sergeant and served in the United States Air Corps and was stationed in England. After the war he returned home to become a milkman and was able in 1955 purchase Bergen’s Dairy which was later named Kohnen’s Dairy. He was a past president of Florissant Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce. He was a board member with Florissant Bank, Citizen’s Bank and Christian Hospital. He was also a lifelong parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. He was instrumental in raising funds for Team Ministries to move to their current location. Paul lived for his family and invested in his church and community.

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On a chilly and windy Saturday morning, more than 1,700 individuals registered for the 35th Annual Hazelwood PTA Council Scholarship Run/Walk event. The event took place at Hazelwood Central High School on May 14. The run/walk event was comprised of several categories including a 5K, a one mile run, a color blast and fun runs for kids of all ages. “The number of participants taking part in the Run/Walk really speaks volume about the Hazelwood School District support for our students and the importance of this scholarship fund,” said Kimberly McKenzie, director of communications for the Hazelwood School District (HSD). “I’m glad to know so many of our students, board, staff and community members braved the cold weather, in support of this event. It appears everyone had a great time.” For more than three decades, this family-friendly event, along with other PTA Council fundraisers have raised more than $3 million for the Hazelwood PTA Student Scholarship Fund, which

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benefits deserving HSD graduating seniors. Since the program inception in 1959, Hazelwood PTA Council has provided more than 3,200 scholarships to students. “This was truly one of the best run/walk events that we’ve held in a long time,” said Terri Butler, Hazelwood PTA Council president. “The cold weather didn’t stop people from supporting this event. I appreciate the HSD board members, HSD administrators, teachers, staff, students, vendors and St. Louis County Police for supporting this very important event.”

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By Cindy Moore

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Fuzzy math I hear cursive is being taken out of the school’s curriculum and replaced with cursing, mixed with a combination of slang mumbo jumbo. If you’ve ever been near a group of high school kids, you’re bound to be hit with the results of this new course. Boy 1: Yo, bro! What up? You see me at the dance last night? I was killin’ it on the floor. Swag. Boy 2: Dude, that’s cray, poser. You ain’t swag. You looked like a total (expletive) derp. Girl 1: OMG Stacy, you’ll never guess. That cute kid in math just texted me asking for the answers to tomorrow’s homework. Hashtag, I am in love. Stacy’s BFF: What? Sick! I can’t even. OMG, are you guys a thing? That is mad awesome. Like, hashtag, does he have a friend? Let’s take a selfie and send it to him. Yolo! To my dismay, I met up with Stacy’s new boyfriend (the math cheater) at the Quickie Burger cash register last week. My bill came to $6.27. Instead of just a ten, I handed him $11.27 because if he had done his homework properly and not had his new squeeze fork

over the answers, he would have rapidly figured out that I wanted to get a five back rather than a bunch of ones and some annoying change. The young man took a look at the amount on the cash register and the money handed to him and quickly figured out that 11.27 was wa-a-ay more than 6.27 and said, “You gave me too much money,” then tried to give it back. I insisted that the sum was right. He looked confused then stared at the money blankly once again and did some quick third-grade math calculations (he obviously had no girlfriend at the time and completed his homework on his own). For a second time, he

said I had overpaid him. This time I realized that the future of our country was hopelessly doomed. I deliberately dragged out his torture and suggested he plug it in the register and see what happened. He did so and the machine told him to give me five back in change. He remained clueless as to what transpired. Before leaving I left these words of wisdom, “Dude, I just owned you. Quit flexing for your squeeze and wasting time on Xbox. Don’t be such a dweeb. Get some math skills or you’ll end up a total loser. Peace out!” 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.

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The top 10 legal documents everyone needs Everyone hates going to the dentist, but if you don’t go, bad things can happen that could have been prevented. The same is true with having legal documents created. Many people think they can go on the internet and create documents using one of the do-it-yourself legal websites that are a lot less expensive than seeing a lawyer (and no appointment needed). Ok, but would you do your own dental work? That said, there are 10 legal documents that all adults (people over the age of 18) need: 1. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care: designates someone to make health care decisions for you when you are unable to. 2. Living Will: expresses your end-of-life treatment wishes 3. Financial Durable Power of Attorney: allows you to appoint who you want to make financial decisions for you. 4. Beneficiary Deed: names who you want to inherit your real estate after you die. 5. Beneficiary designations: on everything. 6. HIPAA authorization: authorizes someone to speak to your health care provider on your behalf. 7. POD and TOD designations: Pay on Death for your accounts and Transfer on Death for vehicles. 8. Digital Asset Inventory: an up-to-date a list of all on-line accounts and passwords.

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9. Last Will and Testament: names who you want to handle your affairs after you die. 10. Personal Property Memorandum: a list of your personal items and who you want to leave them to. 11. (I know I said 10, but there’s a No.11 – Trust. There are many different types and not everyone needs one – however, it allows you to be very creative and specific with how you want your assets distributed after you die and it avoids probate) Due to space constraints, this is the Reader’s Digest version of my article. For detailed information about these documents, please see the complete article on our website at www.dschuster. com/blog. You can also call our office at 314-9912602. So, go see your dentist and a lawyer to have these documents prepared to make sure you are ready if/when you need them.

Tutoring is a way to bridge the generations Since 1989 OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring has provided older adults with a pathway to connect with their communities by helping children in grades K-3 as volunteer tutors. Last year OASIS tutor, El Douglas, had two

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third-grade boys counting on her to give them some one-on-one time every Tuesday. It proved to be just what these kids needed, and El also benefitted. “It’s so rewarding to know that you’re invested in somebody,” she says. “If we can encourage even one child, it has a domino effect.” El is especially committed to her own community of Ferguson, where she has served as an OASIS tutor at Johnson Wabash Elementary for seven years. “I knew I’d do some kind of volunteering when I retired, but I wasn’t sure just what that would be,” she says. She is one of nearly 2,200 tutors in the St. Louis area serving more than 4,000 children. Today, 5,000 OASIS tutors are working in 27 cities across the country. Since 1989, the program has reached over 400,000 children and provided volunteers age 55-plus a way to stay actively engaged in their communities. The OASIS mission is to promote successful aging through a three-fold approach: lifelong learning, healthy living and social engagement through meaningful volunteer opportunities. For more information on becoming an OASIS tutor for the 2016-17 school year, visit www. oasisnet.org/St-Louis-MO/Tutoring or call 314-995-9506.

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Hazelwood Central student awarded scholarship from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Hazelwood Central senior Tyrese Goldsby was awarded the prestigious Millennium Gates Scholarship that will cover the full cost of tuition for four years of college. Goldsby will be attending Morehouse College. He also has aspirations of attending Georgia Tech to complete his master’s degree. The Millennium Gates Scholarship is part of the Gates Millennium Scholar (GMS) program which is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. According to the GMS Program, 1,000 students are selected each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. Candidates must exhibit strong leadership, community service and academic achievement. Goldsby was notified that he was a finalist in March. He then had to submit his financial aid packet and GPA information. In April, he was notified he had received the scholarship. Goldsby said the scholarship will cover all tuition costs for his four year degree program. Central High School Counselor, Kirsten Melton wrote one of his recommendation letters and had this to say after he received the scholarship, “I literally had goosebumps when Tyrese told me that he received the scholarship,” said Melton. “I am beyond excited for him and I have thoroughly enjoyed being his counselor for the last four years. He’s hard working, respectful, yet humble in all he has achieved.”

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Hazelwood Central senior Tyrese Goldsby was awarded the prestigious Millennium Gates Scholarship.

Established in 1999, the GMS program has funded more than 17,000 Gates Millennium Scholars and has awarded over $900 million in scholarships.

Cross Keys technology students excel at state competition

Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District Members of the Cross Keys Middle School Technology Student Association earned awards and many medals during the TSA Championship Conference.

Students in the Technology Student Association at Cross Keys Middle School excelled at the 2016 TSA Championship Conference in Rolla, Missouri. The students participated in several competitions at the conference, receiving multiple awards. The Catapult Design team of Azaria Covington, Jeremiah Gooden and Bryanna Pargo are state champions and are automatically qualified to compete at the national level in Nashville, Tennessee at the end of June. Jeremiah Gooden is also a state champion in the Prepared Speech category. The students competed against other middle schoolers in 39 schools from throughout Missouri. Below is a listing of students, the area of which they competed, and how they finished: • Catapult Design - State Champions - Azaria Covington, Jeremiah Gooden, Bryanna Pargo • Challenging Technology Issues - 3rd Place Cydney Perkins, Emily Thompson • Children's Stories - 3rd Place - Cydney Perkins, Emily Thompson • Essays On Technology - Finalists - Bryanna Pargo, Grace Ruyle, Jeremiah Gooden, Marcella

Tebeau • Flight - Finalist - Makel Matthews • Leadership Strategies - 3rd Place - Grace Ruyle, Cydney Perkins, Emily Thompson • Medical Technology - 3rd Place - Grace Ruyle, Marcella Tebeau • Prepared Speech - State Champion - Jeremiah Gooden Finalists - Azaria Covington, Bryanna Pargo, Grace Ruyle, Jeremiah Gooden, Marcella Tebeau, • Problem Solving - Finalists - Grace Ruyle, Josiah Gooden • Tech Bowl Combined Score - Finalists Makel Matthews, Cydney Perkins, Passion Barriere, Azaria Covington, Ryan Weaver-Palmer, Noah Jackson • Technical Design - Finalists - Bryanna Pargo, Ryan Weaver-Palmer, Grace Ruyle, Josiah Gooden, Noah Jackson, Makel Matthews • Video Game Design - 2nd Place - Noah Jackson, Ryan Weaver-Palmer • Website Design - Finalists - Cydney Perkins, Emily Thompson

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Hazelwood Girls participate in Washington University academy

Hazelwood Central students bake for barks Students in Lauren Jennings, Hazelwood Central High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America class, recently donated their time and baked approximately 100 dog treats for the Humane Society of Missouri. The 10 students brainstormed the idea at the beginning of the year and raised money by selling popcorn at the school.

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Cross Keys Middle wins “No More Trash!” Trash-Can Design Contest Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Central High School students Brandi Bradford, Skylar Dixon, Christian McAfee, Kristian Morrow and Dehja Williams attended the sixth annual Catalysts for Change, Science Exploration at Washington University.

Five Hazelwood Central High School students recently attended the sixth annual Catalysts for Change, Science Exploration at Washington University. During the event, students collaborated with undergraduate and graduate women studying in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Central High School students Brandi Bradford, Skylar Dixon, Christian McAfee, Kristian Morrow and Dehja Williams attended the two-day STEM workshop for high-school girls across the St. Louis area. This year over 50 girls from schools in the St. Louis metro area attended the academy. During the event, students worked with Washington University students to complete 12 STEM labs ranging from a Ferrolfluid lab to a squid dissection lab. During lunch, a chemist from a cosmetic company came and spoke to the students. In past years, speakers have ranged from epidemiologists from the zoo to forensic scientists. “I really enjoyed the academy and I hope more ninth-grade girls are able to participate next year!” said Dixon. “I learned a lot about the different options for women in science, participated in some fun labs and met some new friends.” Founded in 2012, Catalysts for Change is an outreach program for St. Louis high-school girls stemming from Washington University’s undergraduate Women in Science Program, which is a four-year mentoring program for young women in the STEM disciplines.

Eighth graders in Cross Keys Middle School science instructor Amanda Eye’s class are the winners in the sixth-eighth grade category of the Missouri Department of Conservation and Missouri Department of Transportation No More Trash! Trash-Can Design Contest. The students’ design of “CKMS Cougars Pounce on Trash,” incorporated all recycled materials, including an unused trash can in the building. The trash-can was topped with a paper Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District mache head of a cougar that was 3-D modeled and cut Cross Keys Middle School students in Amanda Eye’s science lab created the winning design in the MDC from discarded yard signs. and MODOT “No More Trash!” trash-can design contest. Recycled newspaper and old classroom handouts were used for paper ma- ter by decorating and displaying a large trash-can che. The students used extra paint from a previous with the “No More Trash!” logo and a litter-prevention message using a variety of creative media. project to paint their design. The annual trash-can contest encourages school Cross Keys was awarded $200 for the students’ classes and groups to join in the fight against lit- winning design.

McCluer senior receives four-year Alabama A&M Order of Merit Scholarship

Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District McCluer senior Ga’Nel Wiggins is presented an $81,000 Alabama A&M Army ROTC scholarship check by (from left) McCluer High Army JROTC Senior Instructor Darrel Gray, Principal Jane Crawford, her father Wardell Wiggins and Alabama A&M Army ROTC Recruiting Operation Officer Richard Ruffin.

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Ga’Nel Wiggins, a senior at McCluer High School and member of the school’s Army JROTC has received Alabama A&M University’s Bulldog Battalion Order of Merit List for three-year Advanced Designee Campus Based Scholarship. Because of her ACT score and grade point av-

erage, Alabama added an additional year to the scholarship. The scholarship, in the amount of $81,000, will cover four years of undergraduate studies. Wiggins plans to major in biology/premed with goals of becoming an Army officer and physician.

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Arsenal Credit Union receives national recognition for its efforts during America Saves Week Arsenal Credit Union, located at 14305 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant, was one of 34 financial institutions in the country to receive the “Designation of Savings Excellence” from America Saves and the American Savings Education Council. Of the 34 recipients, 19 were credit unions and 15 were banks. All were honored May 18 at a national forum in Washington, D.C. The designation is given to credit unions and banks that go

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above and beyond to successfully encourage people to save money during America Saves Week, an endeavor that started in 2007 and was held Feb. 22-27 this year. A selection committee met in early April to review applications and select those to receive recognition. ASEC is a national coalition of more than 1,000 public- and private-sector institutions committed to making saving and retirement planning a priority for all Americans.

St. Louis Credit Union and Beyond Housing join forces to make an impact in the local community The Helping People 1st Grant program was created by 1st Financial to support local nonprofit organizations whose missions focus on job training, financial literacy, housing, or education efforts in the metro St. Louis area. In April, the Hazelwood branch of 1st Financial made a record breaking grant contribution to Beyond Housing. Beyond Housing, a non-profit organization based in St. Louis is changing lives daily by making an impact in the local community. Beyond Housing, founded in 1975, prides itself on making impacts in the following areas: education, housing, health, employment readiness and access, and economic development. Chris Krehmeyer, current CEO of Beyond Housing, has grown this organization to help as many communities out possible in the St. Louis area. During the month of April, the 1st Financial Federal Credit Union collected donations from

members while employees volunteered their time in support of Beyond Housing and their mission for helping entire communities become a better place to live. “Beyond Housing is a nationally-recognized community development organization that provides support with housing, education, health, personal finance and employment” said Andrea Hale, Volunteer and Events Specialist, at Beyond Housing. Andrea went on to say, “Because of Beyond Housing’s employment readiness and access initiatives, 1st Financial wanted to do something special to support the efforts.” To support Beyond Housing, the 1st Financial Hazelwood branch raffled off Cardinals Tickets, had bake sales, and barbequed to raise money. On May 3, the Hazelwood branch manager, Tanya Forsythe, presented a check in the amount of $1,188.83 to Beyond Housing.

Garden Villas South treats inner city schools to picnics for thirteenth year Students at Meramec School enjoyed more than board games on a black top parking lot for their school picnic this year courtesy of Garden Villas South Retirement and Assisted Living Community. Meramec School enjoyed a proper school picnic on May 19, complete with inflatables, games, clowns, music, dancing, prizes and a delicious BBQ buffet. This act of kindness began thirteen years ago when the idea was proposed to Vice President, Kathy Gilmore, then Executive Director of the Delmar Gardens South campus, by Tom Brady, a prominent business owner and extremely active community supporter in the Crestwood-Sunset Hills area. Brady was very familiar with the community because his late mother was a resident there for many years. Together Brady and Gilmore “pitched” the idea to the residents and staff at Garden Villas South. To their surprise, there was a Submitted photo resounding response from resiGarden Villas South resident, Dorothy Vennemann, gets hugs from Meramec School students. dent, Elvadine Gillman, “I’m in, I attended Shepard School!” For years, Shepard tirement Community have respectfully shown School students welcomed the enhanced celebra- ‘good heart’ by helping kids caught in generation from the enthusiastic residents and staff. tional poverty,” stated Brady. Gillman, along with a busload of Garden Vil“Our active seniors enjoy giving back to the las South Retirement Community residents and community as so many were raised in the city staff members volunteered at the picnic. Years of St. Louis.” stated Kathy Gilmore, Delmar Garlater, upon the closing of Shepard School, the dens’ Vice President. “Actions speak louder than picnic was gifted to the students of Patrick Henry words is the Delmar Gardens motto. I’m proud School prior to its closing, after which it was re- to say, our staff do many acts of kindness for nudirected to Meramec School. merous charitable organizations throughout the “The entire family at Garden Villas South Re- year. It’s rewarding for all!” Gilmore concluded.

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UMSL men and women tennis teams finish with high marks and ranking The University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s and women’s tennis teams are both represented in the final installment of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s (ITA) rankings. The men wrap up the 2015-16 campaign ranked No. 45 nationally, their highest ranking of the year. Regionally, the Tritons finished sixth in the Midwest, with freshman Fabian Frank ranked 12th in singles having posted a 20-7 record at the No. 1 position. UMSL posted a 17-6 overall record and earned its third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament. On the women’s side, the Tritons finished ninth in the Midwest Region, while individually, freshman Jennifer Hauer is 19th in singles. Hauer posted a 20-12 record in her first season. The doubles team of freshman Salome Bleuler and sophomore Patricia Maya is ranked seventh in the region. The duo were 14-5, including 12-5 at No. 1. As a team, UMSL was 17-8 overall. For more information on UMSL sports, visit www.UMSLTritons.com * Very proud

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MIAA selects several athletes from Lindenwood for Academic Honor Roll The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced their Honor Roll and ScholarAthlete awards. In total, Lindenwood had 89 student-athletes be named to the Academic Honor Roll. Four were honored as Scholar-Athletes: Dakota Linkeman (Women’s Golf), Caitlyn Touchette (Softball), Lisa Feuerherdt (Women’s XC/TF) and Bailey Dvorak (Women’s Volleyball). Twenty-one of Lindenwood student-athletes received the Academic Excellence Award that requires a 4.00 GPA. In total, 10 freshmen were honored, while five sophomores, five juniors, and one senior also were recognized, while 15 sports were represented. Last year, Lindenwood had 17 student-athletes earn the Academic Excellence Award. * Balancing life well

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Rascals near top of league in several categories The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. As the month of June begins the team is flirting with first place just one game behind at this writing. The team is just over a .500 average as they play at home. They are starting a long home stand with a doubleheader on Sunday The Rascal’s first baseman Josh Silver continues to tear up the league eyeing the Triple Crown goal. Presently he leads the league with a monstrous .455 average, tied for second with five home runs and fifth in runs-batted-in with 18. Pitcher Zac Treece has had great stuff on the mound. He has only been in 10 games, pitching 13 innings but he has struck out 23 batters. Also, from BaseballDigest.com, there is voting on the ‘best ballparks’ around the league, 57 of them. The Rascals hope the fans come out to vote CarShield field to the top! NEXT HOME GAMES: • Jun 8, 9 against the Florence Freedom, • Jun 10, 11, 12 against the Southern Illinois Miners (Sunday is a double header starting at 1:05 p.m.) All games are at 6:35 p.m. with Sundays at 4:05 p.m. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * Playing hard for that top spot 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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Mediterranean Linguine with Basil and Tomatoes Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | 8 servings

Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes | 4 servings

Ingredients:

Chicken: olive oil no-stick cooking spray 1 tablespoon pure olive oil or light tasting olive oil 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 (4 to 5 pound) whole chicken, rinsed with neck and giblets removed Salt and pepper Gravy: 1/2 cup cold water 1/4 cup milk 1 (0.87 to 1.2 ounces) package chicken gravy mix 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Directions:

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray a shallow roasting pan with rack with no-stick cooking spray.

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1 1-pound box linguine pasta 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste 1/2 cup 100% extra virgin olive oil 2 pints grape tomatoes (4 cups), cut in half 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste 18 to 20 basil leaves, cut in thin strips 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish Directions:

salt. Cook for the minimum recommended time on package directions. While pasta cooks, prepare sauce. Heat olive oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add tomatoes and garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until tomatoes are soft. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar and pepper flakes. Drain cooked pasta. Add to skillet. Cook and stir 1 minute or until pasta is coated and hot. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in basil and cheese. Serve with additional cheese, if desired.

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June 10: Chicken fried steak or meatloaf dinner

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.

Chicken fried steak or meatloaf dinner 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 314-8316121.

June 8: Blood drive

June 11: Document shredding

June 8: Karaoke

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.

The Shred Truck will be at The Villa at Riverwood at #1 Pratt Place in Florissant from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Anyone needing documents shredded is invited. For more information call 314-839-5000.

June 10: Daddy/daughter mother/son dance

Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Richard for more information at 314-837-7057.

A daddy/daughter mother /son dance will take place at the Nature Lodge at Sunset Park from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Create memories to last a lifetime at this event for young ones with their dads, grandpas, uncles, moms, grandmas, aunts or a special escort. Grownups can treat their children to a lovely evening filled with fun, music, and dancing, along with cookies and punch. Formal dress is required. Tickets will be available through June 3 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. Cost is $25 for Florissant residents and $30 for non-residents. For other information, please call 9214250 or 921-4466.

June 10: Senior citizen dance

Do you like to dance? The City of Florissant Senior Office is hosting a “Groovin to the 50’s & 60’s Dance” from 7 – 10 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center. D.J. Jordan from Mid America Entertainment will DJ the dance. Snacks are provided and beer, wine and soda are available for purchase. Tickets are $8 if purchased prior to the dance in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall or $10 at the door. Call the Florissant Senior Office, 314-8397605, for more information.

June 11: Flea market

June 11: Breakfast

Breakfast at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 to 10 a.m. All profits go to support Veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

June 11: Texas hold ‘em

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 12: Shaving fundraiser

St. Mark’s UMC at 315 Graham Road in Florissant will host their fourth St. Baldrick’s head shaving event in their Fellowship Hall at noon. Shavees need to sign up on St. Baldrick’s website on our event page or call in advance. Come watch, laugh a little and have some refreshments and of course please support us. You can call Marti at 314-837-4400 to volunteer or for more information.

Texas hold ‘em with a $10 buy in at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, starts at 5 p.m. All profits go to support Veterans. For more information call 314-8316121.

June 15: Karaoke

June 11: 50th reunion picnic

June 17: Food truck night

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

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.

The Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council #2951 and the city of Florissant will be co-sponsoring a food truck night from 5 to 8 p.m. on the lot near the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine located at 50 rue St. Francois. The truck line up for the evening is: Zia’s “On The Hill”, Slice of the Hill, The Meltdown, MyBigFatGreekTruck, Russo’s Trucktoria, Shell’s Coastal Cuisine, Sarahs Cake Stop, Completely Sauced, Cha Cha Chow, 2 Girls 4 Wheels, Steak Louie, Steamroller Bagel and Deli, The Southerner -StL, and Andrew’s Bayou Ribs.Proceeds will benefit local non-for-profit charities including the TEAM Food Pantry. Patrons are also

encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for collection barrels that will be on site. The next food truck night will be Aug. 19.

June 17: Pork steak dinner

Pork steak dinner 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. 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.

June 22: 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.

June 24: All-you-can-eat chicken dinner

All-you-can-eat chicken dinner, dinein only, 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.

June 29: 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 sup-

port Veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

July 30: Back-to-school fair

The Hazelwood School District (HSD) invites students, their families and the entire HSD community to the 10th Annual Back-to-School Fair at the St. Louis Outlet Mall from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Back-to-School Fair will feature information booths from all HSD school sites. School and department information booths, child nutritional services and information on new student enrollment will be available. In addition, the fair will feature free school immunizations to Medicaideligible students, other community resources and free school supplies. The Back-to-School Fair will also showcase music and dance entertainment from student groups as well as prize drawings throughout the event. The HSD Back-to-School Fair is free and open to the entire community.

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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • June 8, 2016 Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., 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.

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

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

Sundays: Meat shoot

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

Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine

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

Sundays: meeting

Jennings

Do-Dads

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

Church Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group

Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737

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

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

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed

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

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.

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

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

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

ilies are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org

Center for Senior Renewal:

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

Nutrition Education:

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

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

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314822-2066 or visit WWW.NicotineAnonymous.org.

Look Good…Feel Better

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

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:

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

Ongoing Support Groups Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

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

Diabetes Basics:

314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.

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

Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop:

Crisis Nursery:

First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

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

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose fam-

12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd.,

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Clayton, 314.968.3477.

Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

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

Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group:

Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765

Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389

Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034

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

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

Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am - 12pm, $30, 314953-6090

Wednesdays: STEPS phrenia Support Group

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6:30-7:30pm, 314.839.3171. SUDOKU answers from page 11

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Movie

“Fursonas”

By Steve Bryan

‘Fursonas’ explores the Furry movement If you’re in San Diego in July, you might see large groups of costume-wearing individuals heading to the Convention Center for Comic-Con. Furries, the people who dress up as animals, are most likely mixed in with convention goers as well. “Fursonas,” a new documentary from Dominique Rodriguez, examines the Furry movement and culture. When asked what inspired him to make the film, the director said there were two reasons. “The first being I needed to have a senior thesis film, so this began as a college project,” he explained. “I was a senior in film school and needed to work on a 12-minute short. So I wanted to do a documentary with my friend Olivia, who is the producer of the film.” Rodriguez and his producer were discussing this when Anthrocon was taking place in Pittsburg. As Rodriguez describes it, it is the biggest Furry convention in the world. The convention celebrates anthropomorphism, the process of assigning human characteristics to animals. Disney’s “Zootopia,” for instance, featured animals dressing and acting like ordinary people. “There hadn’t been a documentary about them and I thought there should be one. The other way to look at it was that I had been interested in this stuff since I was 12 years old. Only recently have I come up and identified directly as a Furry. But I have been into it for a very long time,” he added. “It was something I had studied from a distance.” Rodriguez and his crew started filming “Fursonas” back in 2012. The last round of interviews for the documentary was in 2015. “It was a four-year process, from the beginning to the end of the edit. One of the people in the documentary has a kid. It was so weird every time we would go back. Children grow up a lot faster than adults. She couldn’t talk at first and now she could talk,” he said.

Before making the film, Rodriguez’s interest in Furries was not something he shared with people. He wasn’t going to conventions and he didn’t own an animal suit: “It was like a private thing, basically. I didn’t know that much about the social side of Furry. I knew that people gathered, had costumes and conventions and all that stuff. But I didn’t know all the details.” As he got more into the film, the director got more into the fandom. “After enough time, I kind of leveled with everybody: ‘Yeah, so I’m pretty into this as well,’” he added. “It’s amazing that they would ever want to work with me again because I’m a liar. There were no hard feelings; it was funny that I was able to slip this by everybody.” Spend enough time with the Comic-Con crowd and you will learn how much time, effort and money goes into making a good costume. The same goes for the suits worn by those in the Furry movement. “I wish I could craft worth anything. I had to pay for [my suit],” Rodriguez admitted. “Certainly, unless you can be really creative with it, [a suit] can set you back a bit.” “Fursonas” is now available on VOD.

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Submitted photos Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.