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Tutors and students participating in YourWords STL build bonds and bigger vocabularies By Sara Hardin Each Wednesday in June a small group of young men ages 16-19 file through into the Drury Training Room at Marygrove in Florissant for their weekly class with YourWords STL. Each is paired with a volunteer tutor as Program Director Anna Guzon begins instruction from the front of the room, asking the boys to shout out examples of idioms. After enough ideas have been thrown around, the boys begin a free writing exercise under the guidance of their assigned tutor. When asked to share what they’ve come up with as the class comes to a close, it is clear that the room is filled with very bright and capable minds. “Our sessions at Marygrove are a highlight in my week because I enjoy teaching and I especially enjoy teaching creative writing. But more importantly, the young men at Marygrove are among those who have the greatest need for our kind of services,” said Guzon, who co-founded YourWords STL. “Unlike other classes I’ve taught, these students are profoundly appreciative of the attention we can give them, even if it’s just for 90 minutes per week. And although some are reluctant to participate in our workshops, every student eventually develops an enthusiasm for writing. Our work allows me to feel like I’m affecting the lives of those in need and contributing to society as a whole... I receive so much from the work that it often feels like a luxury.” YourWords STL is a non-profit tutoring organization that provides free services to Marygrove, one of the larg-

est therapeutic residential treatment programs in Missouri. Students who have participated in YourWords classes have experienced increased confidence in their writing ability, better grades in school and better vocabulary proficiency. “I walk around using the words that we use here in class. I use bigger words and my vocabulary is better,” said Marco Simmons, one of the students in this year’s YourWords class. “I can express things more easily, and it really helps to get my creativity going. It helps with my writing, with poems, and with drawing. I also came in third place in a Poetry Slam contest last year.” Marygrove has been providing children, teens and young adults with a safe and healing environment for over 165 years. Oftentimes, its residents have come from disruptive family situations and have been through failed placements at other residential facilities. Marygrove’s mission to provide quality mental health services to severely disturbed children, young adults and their families who are economically disadvantaged is only strengthened by the programs that YourWords STL has been able to offer. “The program has had a profound effect on our young people. It offers a unique opportunity for creative expression,” said Kathryn Feldt, Chief Development Officer at Marygrove. “Young people at Marygrove have had so much chaos and disruption - and very few creative channels - in their lives, so it offers an important tool

for personal growth. YourWords gives young people a way of finding and using their authentic voice to process their feelings and emotions, and to feel hope and confidence about their future.” The volunteer tutors working through the YourWords STL program work closely with one or two students throughout the class’s duration, helping students with their vocabulary, grammar and spelling, as well as helping to develop their thoughts into cohesive pieces of writing. The relationships developed between the tutors and their students are invaluable in bridging any divide that may have otherwise existed without the introduction of YourWords STL. See WORDS page 2

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June 22, 2016 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com

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The St. Louis Swap Meet announces new Riverfront Marketplace

In This Issue... Town 3 Around April Showers brings in 1.1 million personal items and more.

7 School Pattonville earns Missouri’s Outstanding Board of Education award and more.

9 Business Metro Clubhouse

celebrates grand opening in Florissant and more.

10 Sports Local sports with Gary B. & Play 11 Learn Featuring recipe and crossword.

12 What’s Happening 14 Classifieds 16 Movie Chin Han defends Earth in “Independence Day: Resurgence.”

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“One of the most important aspects of YourWords is how we’ve been able to bridge divides through tutor-student relationships,” said Guzon. “We have people from all parts of St. Louis, the U.S., and the world coming together and enjoying learning about each other. Retirees get to understand teenagers in 2016. West County moms travel to parts of St. Louis they’ve been told are dangerous. We all get to learn that we’re not so scary, once we’re sitting next to each other, learning each other’s ways of speaking, writing, and thinking” To learn more about Marygrove, their mission and how to donate, visit marygrovechildren.org.

The St. Louis Swap Meet is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Great Rivers Greenway to develop a new feature at the St. Louis Arch - the Riverfront Marketplace. This two-day shopping, dining experience with biergarten is meant to bring new life to the Arch Grounds after its incredible reconstruction thanks to CityArchRiver. “With thousands of visitors each weekend the Arch Riverfront is the perfect place for a swap meet.” Says owner of the St. Louis Swap Meet Martin Casas. “This is the first place everyone imagines when they think of St. Louis – even Missouri – so we want to use it to showcase the best of what our small business owners in the region have to offer. We want people to spend more time down here and we think this is the perfect solution.” “We are thrilled to be welcoming the Riverfront Marketplace to our lineup of new events as part of our opening summer on the new riverfront.” says Matt Brinkman, Special Events Director for Great Rivers Greenway “I hope area residents will take this opportunity to see our new riverfront in action and catch up on the progress of construction on the Arch grounds.” The St. Louis Swap Meet is looking for crafters, artists, St. Louis cultural organizations, food, drink, boutique and food trucks, and musicians who want to help us show off what makes our region so great. To apply, interested vendors should go to http:// stlswapmeet.com/signup/. Additionally, sponsorship and branding opportunities are available. The Riverfront Marketplace takes place on the third weekend of each month (July 16 and 17, August 20 and 21, September 17 and 18 and October 15 and 16). For $150 vendors get a 10x20 space for Saturday and Sunday and the marketplace runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Deadline to apply is the first of each month. For more information contact info@stlswapmeet.com.

COMMUNITY VOICES Amateur boxing has a proud tradition in St. Louis By Earl McWilliams Jr. St. Louis, for years, has been very prolific in producing top amateur boxing talent that has led to legendary boxing careers. Henry Armstrong, Sonny Liston, Michael and Leon Spinks and Archie Moore are some of the St. Louis talent that came up thru the amateur program; which led them to the prestigious Boxing Hall of Fame. Each one of them honed their skills locally. In more modern times, we’ve had Corey Spinks and Devon Alexander who won professional world boxing titles. Anthony “Big Hands” Willis was a four-time Golden Gloves champion, along with Carl Daniels, Arthur Johnson (seventime golden glove winner) and William Guthrie. All St. Louis products. Now there is a new class of amateur fighters. Young men and women who put their

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skills and wills to the test. Randy Cannaday Jr., Kam DeBow and Jamesha Poke are just a few of the boxers who compete at a high level of excellence. There are more. Many more. If only more people came to see these young warriors perform. Local areas like Wentzville, St. Charles and Dellwood all put on several shows a month where 30 to 40 boxers ages eight to 40 participate on the fight cards. One of the reasons for the often sparse crowds, is the lack of awareness. Amateur boxing is not publicized locally as much as some of the other sports. My belief is that the once-popular sport will fly high again. Trainers like Keith Debow, Saul Washington, Kirk Douglass Jr. and others are all dedicated to making St. Louis number one again in boxing. Amateur boxing

still exists in St. Louis. It’s alive and well. Come join the fun. You’re invited. Earl McWilliams Jr. is a life-long boxing fan who boxed for Mathew Dickies boys club from 1990-92. He is now a proud member of USA Boxing as a Level 1 official and professional boxing judge, in addition to being CEO of Elite Boxing Promotions and cooridinator of Dellwood recreational boxing program. He currently resides in Florissant. 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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April Showers brings in 1.1 million personal care items This year, April Showers brought in more than May flowers. With help from community members and businesses, Girl Scouts throughout eastern Missouri collected more than 1.1 million personal care items through this year’s April Showers, the organization’s annual collection drive and largest community service project. The items, ranging from toothbrushes and shampoo to bandages and diapers, benefit hundreds of food pantries and homeless shelters throughout the region. Girl Scouts spent Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri more than 36,000 hours on the project, with adult volunteers and family members pitching in more than 26,000 hours. The annual collection began in 1998, and takes place over two weekends. The drive kicks off with Showering the Community, an event where community members are invited to donate items at select Walmart stores. Also during this first weekend, girls go door-to-door distributing recyclable plastic bags in their communities, and return the following weekend to collect the filled bags, which residents have filled with personal care items. Girl Scouts also works with Operation Food Search, Schnucks and Dierbergs to collect items, and receives sponsorships from Ameren Missouri and Macy’s. April Showers addresses an important community need: almost a quarter of Missouri households eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which do not apply to the purchase of personal care items. Consequently, thousands of families and individuals count on donations to their local shelters and food pantries for these essentials. “Every year, communities, families and organizations show they stand with girls and support Girl Scouts by contributing to this crucial initiative, and we are grateful for their support,” said Bonnie Barczykowski, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri CEO. “The impact of these 1.1 million items will surely improve quality of life for so many children and adults across our region.”

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Florissant schedules July 4th festivities

Florissant’s proud tradition of celebrating Independence Day continues this year on the grounds of the James J. Eagan Civic Center at Florissant Valley Park, which is located at the intersection of Parker Road and Waterford Drive. Festivities begin with an outdoor concert performance by the Northwinds Concert Band at 7:30 p.m. Following the concert, the city of Florissant is sponsoring its renowned fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. This year’s extravaganza features a dazzling fireworks presentation combining brilliant shells, color sequencing, dimensional frontage, and low and high level aerial combinations. Florissant’s show has always been very heavily attended and is widely honored and acclaimed by thousands of Florissant and North County sightseers. So bring out the blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy top notch, free entertainment for the entire family. In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks display only will be held the following evening (July 5 at 9:15 p.m.). For additional information, please call the James J. Eagan Center at 314-921-4466.

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Summer food program feeds kids for free Summer is here and it’s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. Operation Food Search provides free meals to kids during the summer. Meals are served weekdays through mid-August at various locations throughout St. Louis. Any child under age 18 may come to eat. A listing of locations may be found by texting FOOD to 877-877. Meal sites will be updated throughout the summer. For more information, visit

www.operationfoodsearch.org/summer-meals/. Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture partners with local organizations such as Operation Food Search to provide free meals to children when school is out for the summer. For more information about the national Summer Food Service Program, please visit http://www. fns.usda.gov/cnd/summer, or www.OperationFoodSearch.org.

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tas and Dora the Explorer, pony rides, inflatable rides and a chance for children to make their own World Traveler Passport. Information booths from several cultural organizations will acquaint the public with their programs and services. Hispanic Heritage Fashion Show showing native traditional costumes of all the Latin and South American countries will also be on Saturday, June 25. The 4th Annual Miss Chiquita Bonita Contest will be held on Sunday, June 26. The Fiesta “Car Show” which will be Saturday, June 25 starting at 12 p.m. Expect giveaways, and more! One of the fair’s purposes is to celebrate the common heritage of Hispanic nations particularly because of the rise of the Hispanic population in North County. The funds raised are used to fund scholarships distributed to college-bound students and underprivileged children. The entire St. Louis community, both Hispanic and non-Hispanic, is invited to come and share in this festive weekend celebration of fun and fiesta for the whole family. Admission and parking is free. For more information call 314-837-6100 or visit www.hispanicfestivalstl.com.

Local Author Spotlight: Dee Livers

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Dee Livers lives in Ellisville with her husband and three beautiful cats. She is mother to two wonderful, grown sons and grandmother to the very special Maxwell and his wonderful baby sister Eva. Dee had been a Montessori school teacher for pre-school and kindergarten children. Her experience with teaching young children was paramount in her decision to write this book as a means to show children the importance in doing good deeds for others. Dee’s book is published through Tate Publishing. Have you ever petted a corn snake or watched a polar bear play? Follow Eva and her teddy bear Boo as they explore the St. Louis Zoo in “Eva and Boo at the St. Louis Zoo.” They watch a sea lion play Frisbee, a pelican swim in a beautiful lake and much more. Along the way, they learn all about animals in the wild and have fun in the process.

Florissant’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church celebrates 150 years Over 750 parishioners, friends, family and dignitaries came out to celebrate 150 years that the Sacred Heart Catholic Church has been in the beautiful city of Florissant. Archbishop Robert Carlson along with the current Pastor, Msgr. Mark Ullrich and Associate Rev. Paul Hamilton celebrated mass. Many past pastors and associates attended to Photo courtesy city of Florissant help celebrate mass and to continue the Over 750 parishioners, friends, family and dignitaries came celebration with out to celebrate 150 years that the Sacred Heart Catholic Church has been in the beautiful city of Florissant. dinner and fellowship afterwards. 150 years ago on June 3, 1866 at 3 p.m. Archbishop Peter Kenrick led a Corpus Christi procession from St. Ferdinand Shrine to the new church site and laid the cornerstone of the first church of Sacred Heart. And on Oct. 6, 1866 famous Jesuit missionary, Fr. Pierre Jean DeSmet, visited and blessed Sacred Heart Church. Prior to a church being built, Sacred Heart Catholic School opened first in September 1866. The present Sacred Heart gothic church was built in 1893, (123 years old). The steeple is 175 ft. high. Thousands of people have been baptized, catechized, anointed and buried from this great parish. Today nearly 1,600 families are members and the school has 370 children in kindergarten through eighth grade.

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Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

Wheel and deal My annual yard sale has come and gone and it reminded me just how tough customers can be. They will haggle your price down even if it’s beneath rock bottom. I put out a mint condition oak table. It originally cost $150. I marked it at $25, but reconsidered and reduced it to $20. It was heavy and I didn’t want to haul it back inside. An interested buyer looked at the discounted price then asked if I could do any better. Really?! So I offered to pay her ten bucks to take it and tossed in a free back massage. She looked at me quizzically and replied, “Let me think on that and get back with you.” As she started to walk away I threw in one of my grandbabies to seal the deal. Don’t worry; I gave her the ornery one. She returned him within an hour. I guess I’m the same way at yard sales. When it’s a quarter, I’ll try and get it down to twenty cents because I can always use that extra nickel towards the high cost of living. I love the sellers who have emotional attachment to their junk and can’t part with it. I once perused a sale for something to use for a costume party. I spied some pants gleaming out from a pile. They were a ghastly array of plaid with colors that would render kryptonite impotent and make a clown puke–perfect! I approached the dealer while holding in my giggles to prevent a leakage accident down south and asked, “How much for the hideous pants?” (Note to rookies: A shrewd buyer should firmly

insult the object in hand. The seller will realize you are making a supreme sacrifice by taking the horrendous item away and accept any price.) I expected a flush of embarrassment to hit the woman as she begged me to remove the offensive item at no expense. Instead she grabbed it and lovingly began to relate the history of the garment from the time her dearly departed husband bought the prized pair of golf pants, which were made from the finest fibers of mountain yak and hand-dyed by aborigines off the coast of Burma. The original price was one hundred dollars and she couldn’t go for less than seventy-five. I snickered and offered her 75 cents. She reacted as if I had just compared her firstborn to a gargoyle then snapped around and marched off in an angry huff. At the time, I was fresh out of grandbabies or I could have easily swung that deal. 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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Hazelwood Police Department targets impaired drivers with sobriety checkpoints

TEAM Food Pantry seeks volunteers

Members of the Hazelwood Police Department will be conducting numerous high-visibility DWI sobriety checkpoints throughout the city this upcoming summer. Several checkpoints have been scheduled for July and August with plans to supplement them with saturation patrols. This effective nationwide drunk driving crackdown will be supported by national paid advertising, creating a comprehensive campaign to reduce the number of impaired drivers on local streets and highways. Police Chief Gregg Hall said Hazelwood Police Officers will be aggressively looking for drunk drivers during the crackdown and will arrest intoxicated drivers. “Every year, about onethird of all motor vehicle traffic deaths involve one or more impaired drivers or motorcycle operators,” said Chief Hall. “Research has shown that high-visibility enforcement like sobriety checkpoints reduce drunken driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent. By joining this nationwide effort, we will make Hazelwood’s roadways safer for everyone. We will continue to encourage drivers to make a simple, smart choice to drive sober,” he added. Chief Hall noted that being arrested for driv-

The Emergency Assistance Ministry (TEAM) is celebrating 30 Years of Service for those in need in Florissant and Hazelwood. TEAM Food Pantry opened in October 1986 at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement in Florissant, after a year of planning with local churches and civic organizations. Following a second move to Hazelwood, it finally relocated in 2001 to its current location at 265 Rue St. Catherine (in Florissant). TEAM has 3,000 client families currently registered, serving between 30-40 families daily Monday-Friday, and another 20 on Saturdays. It relies heavily on monetary support and food donations from local churches, residents, businesses and civic organizations; but it also conducts fundraising events and food drives throughout the year. Donations are much lower May through October. However, it wouldn’t be able to operate without TEAM volunteers to help distribute food. There are more than 90 volunteers working six days a week as case workers, pantry workers, drivers and warehousemen. Any day of the week, more volunteers are needed. There is a shortage of warehouse people - men or women - who can lift up to 40 lbs., stocking and restocking food for orders filled each day, along with sorting food donations. If anyone is interested, please call 314-831-0789 and/or stop by from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday thru Friday to fill out a volunteer application and tour the facility.

ing drunk brings a wide range of negative consequences into one’s life. Drunk drivers face jail time, loss of their driver’s license, and steep financial consequences such as higher insurance rates, attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of employment. When family, friends and co-workers find out, violators often face personal embarrassment. “Driving drunk is simply not worth the risk, so don’t take the chance. Remember, we will be out in force and we will be watching, so drive sober,” advised Chief Hall. Funding for this effort was provided through a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division.

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Hazelwood West senior overcomes adversity When Tatye’na Delaroche, Hazelwood West High senior, received word that she was accepted to the University of Michigan, she realized all of her hard work and perseverance had paid off. Delaroche, who has relocated to three states and has attended 17 different schools that she can remember, graduated on June 4 with a 3.82 grade point average (GPA). Delaroche shared that her family moved several times throughout her school life as her mother pursued better opportunities. She also shared how the frequent moves has taught her valuable life lessons. “My mom had me at a young age. We were always moving because my mom wanted me to have the best opportunities in life. This motivated me to be my own person; I learned that I did not have to depend on others. It also taught me that I can achieve whatever I set my mind to,” said Delaroche. Delaroche finally settled in at Hazelwood West High, where she met Stefanie Klamm, business technology teacher. “Ms. Klamm has made a tremendous impact on my life. She helped me to create a resume and she shared interviewing tips to help me during my search for a job. She also taught me how to balance a checkbook. Ms. Klamm also helped with my school credits by making sure I understood what classes I needed. I am thankful for everything that she has done for me to help me succeed,” said Delaroche. Klamm speaks highly about her student and is

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excited about Delaroche’s future opportunities. “Tatey’na is one of the hardest working and most dedicated students I’ve had,” said Klamm. “Her drive and self-motivation is truly inspiring. She has a tremendous work ethic and is always ready for her next challenge. I am proud of her and excited to see what her future brings.” Delaroche recently received a $500 scholarship from the Northwest Chamber of Commerce. She has plans to attend the University of Michigan in the fall and major in Business.

Pattonville earns Missouri’s Outstanding Board of Education award

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Photo courtesy Pattonville School District Members of Pattonville’s school board and Superintendent Dr. Mike Fulton (right) are shown with Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) Executive Director Melissa Randol after accepting the MSBA Outstanding Board of Education Award. Shown are, from left, Ruth Petrov, board president; Jeanne Schottmueller, board vice president; Mary Kay Campbell, board director; Ralph Stahlhut, board secretary; and Andrea Glenn, board treasurer.

The Pattonville Board of Education was named a 2016 Outstanding Board of Education for Teaching, Learning and Assessment by the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA). MSBA’s Outstanding Board of Education awards encourage effective board practices and recognize outstanding board performance in six categories. To be eligible for the award, a district had to earn at least 85 percent (out of 100) on the state’s annual performance review (APR), which measures how well a district is performing against state standards related to academic achievement. Pattonville earned a 96.8 percent in 2014 and 2015 on its APR. Pattonville’s board is one of 12 school boards selected by MSBA as Missouri’s Outstanding Boards of Education for 2016. Winners in the respective categories were selected by a committee made up of school board members from districts throughout the state. The awards were announced at the 2016 MSBA Leadership Summit

on June 4. Since 2013, MSBA’s outstanding board awards program has recognized outstanding performance in six categories: teaching, learning and assessment; human and organizational capital; climate, culture and organizational efficacy; school finance resources; physical and environmental resources; and governance, leadership and accountability. Previously, MSBA awarded one overall award to school boards for effective leadership. The Pattonville Board of Education won MSBA’s Outstanding Board of Education Award for Governance, Leadership and Accountability in 2013 and the MSBA Outstanding Board of Education Award in 2002. Pattonville’s board was also a finalist for the award in 2011 and 2008. Members of Pattonville’s Board of Education are: Ruth Petrov, president; Jeanne Schottmueller, vice president; Ralph Stahlhut, secretary; Andrea Glenn, treasurer; Mary Kay Campbell, director; Brian Gray, director; and Ron Kuschel, director.

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Area artist and former bobsledder visits Brown Elementary

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Hillary Werth, a St. Louis area artist, recently visited Brown Elementary in the Hazelwood School District to help students with art work that will be shown in their new vegetable garden. Werth showed students how to create graffiti, layer, and properly use spray paint for their art work. Werth is also a former US.. National Bobsled Team Member. However multiple concussions forced the Olympic hopeful to give up bobsledding and retire from professional sports in 2012.

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Hazelwood teacher writes grant to fund music program

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Katie Hernandez, music teacher at Jana Elementary in the Hazelwood School District, received the Training and Projects grant award from the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA). AOSA granted Hernandez $2,588, in addition to two soprano xylophones and three alto xylophones. The money from the grant will be used to purchase additional instruments, Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District including five more Studio 49 Pictured: Jana Elementary students play with musical instruments in class. Katie Hernandez, xylophones. music teacher at Jana Elementary in the Hazelwood School District, received a $2,588 grant “I wrote this grant because we from American Orff-Schulwerk Association to fund music program. have a limited amount of instruments, and I wanted my entire class to be able The Training and Projects grant provides fito play at the same time,” said Hernandez. “After nancial aid to AOSA members who are teachers receiving the grant we now have a total of 17 xy- of elementary and junior high school students of lophones. That means we can have 100 percent low-income populations. AOSA specifically supclass participation!” ports music education.

‘Fun 4 Purpose’ community carnival draws more than 500 On May 21 approximately 500 students, HSD administrators and community members attended the first annual “Fun 4 Purpose” community carnival sponsored by Kingdom State University (KSU). The carnival was hosted by Hazelwood East High School. The event included over-sized inflatables, carnival games, complimentary food and beverages, a scholarship presentation and more. “For our first community carnival, this event was a huge success,” said Paul Robinson, Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District founder of KSU. “Several attendees told me that this carnival was During the “Fun 4 Purpose” community carnival, Kingdom State University presented two scholarships to Yolander Pittman, East High School principal. Each scholarship is valued at something that the community $1,200. needed, a family-oriented event to bring our community together. This was truly Drum Line during the event. The Gentlemen of a worthy cause. I am thankful to Hazelwood staff, Vision, a nationally known step team, were among our vendors, and alumni volunteers who helped other invited entertainment. to make this event possible. We look forward to During the carnival, KSU presented two scholhosting the carnival again next year!” arships to Yolander Pittman, East High School During the carnival, community members had principal. Each scholarship is valued at $1,200. the opportunity to compete in a supreme obstacle “I want to thank Rev. Paul and Ebony Robincourse, human foosball, field games, face paint- son and KSU for these two scholarships,” said Piting and more. There was also a free performance tman. “These scholarships will be awarded to two by the Reaching Our Children and Community deserving students, who participate in our dual(R.O.C.C) Starz Drum Line, under the direc- enrollment program.” tion of Jacqueline Hooker, teacher at Larimore The “Fun 4 Purpose” community carnival saElementary School. Dr. Brenda Youngblood, lutes education and supports the Hazelwood Hazelwood School District Board member and School District’s goal of, “increasing parent and special guest, also performed with the R.O.C.C. community engagement.”

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Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Louis Riverport-Airport West unveils multi-million dollar renovation Homewood Suites St. Louis Riverport-Airport West is pleased to announce the completed renovation of the 104-suite hotel. The property renovated all guest rooms, public spaces, business center, meeting space as well as the back patio. Homewood Suites St. Louis Riverport-Airport West provides fully-equipped kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas. Guests are also provided with all of the essentials they need for a

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Metro Clubhouse celebrates grand opening in Florissant

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Metro Club House held its grand opening on June 6. Metro Club House is located at 11 Patterson Plaza in Florissant. Metro Club House who is owned and operated by Florissant resident Sonja Dulick. They offer personable, creative event space for every occasion. Whether you are planning a reception, meeting or party... their party spaces can accommodate small to large groups up to 125 guests. If you want to host a kid’s party The Plum Factory party space which creates a memorable celebration for your Photo courtesy city of Florissant child’s special day with themed Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider (left) stands with Metro Club House owner Sonja Dulick. party packages to choose from. There are also monthly family-oriented pro- to all age groups. For more information call 314-724-1452 or grams, classes and workshops are held ongoing to inspire the inner selves and spark motivation visit their website at www.metroclubhouse.com.

Emerson Awards $60,000 to six St. Louis-area schools through the 2016 Emerson Gold Star Grants Emerson surprised teachers at six local schools by announcing it will award them Emerson Gold Star Grants to fund projects in the classroom. The grants, which are awarded annually through a competitive application process, open to past recipients of the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award, will support a range of projects that would otherwise not have been funded. This year’s winners include 14 teachers from Barack Obama Elementary, Keeven Elementary, Sappington Elementary, Campbellton Elementary, Belle Valley and Immaculate Conception School. “Emerson is proud to award Gold Star Grants to these dedicated and inspiring educators,” said Patrick J. Sly, executive vice president for Emerson. “These teachers have turned brilliant ideas into actionable initiatives that will enhance the learning experiences inside and outside the classroom for their students and schools. This year’s recipients truly grasp how the pillars of the Emerson brand – technology, innovation and leadership are essential tools for educating the bright minds of tomorrow.” Brunetta Blackshear, a teacher at Barack Obama Elementary in St. Louis, is the recipient of a $2,500 grant, which will fund two 3Doodler classroom sets for hands-on learning in order to address the two largest struggles for students in mathematics – numbers and operation and geometry. The program will allow students to create concrete examples of mathematical situations in order to not only better understand, but also demonstrate their understanding. Students will also be able to create the manipulative needed to solve both simple and difficult problems they encounter in numbers and operation, and also build models to show how to solve these math problems. The success of the program will be evaluated by student engagement and increased knowledge of mathematics. This

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grant will fund two 3Doodler classroom sets and jetpacks, along with 10 different colored modeling packs. Barack Obama Elementary will also receive a $2,500 grant from Emerson. Johnna Connors, a teacher at Keeven Elementary in St. Louis, is the recipient of a $2,500 grant, which will fund a school-wide, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) coding curriculum through Tynker School. The program is self-paced, individualized and uses online puzzles and games to teach each lesson. It also provides automatic assessment and tools to measure learning outcomes. Keeven Elementary will also receive a $2,500 grant from Emerson. Mary Driemeyer, a physical education teacher at Sappington Elementary in St. Louis and team member Chris Thomson, a teacher at Sappington Elementary, are recipients of a $10,000 grant, which will fund the purchase of a HeartZone System. This groundbreaking technology in elementary physical education will measure and encourage physical activity along with lifetime fitness habits. Armbands act as heartrate monitors and accelerometers to measure steps, distance traveled and step intensity. The HeartZone system takes the data and projects it on a screen so students can see their levels of intensity. The system allows for students to customize their activities and do what works for them to get their heartrate in the right zone. It also allows for customized feedback from the instructors focused on forming healthy fitness habits that continue outside the classroom. This grant will fund the purchase of a HeartZone System, Blink Armbands, two bridges to send the data to the iPads, an iPad for each bridge and all the accessories needed to support the technology. Sappington Elementary will also receive a $5,000 grant from Emerson.

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Sports you see with Gary B... ‘RIVER CITY RASCALS REPORT’ Player of the week in the Frontier League is from the Rascals The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. River City Rascals’ outfielder Kyle Gaedele was named Frontier League Players of the Week, chosen by a group of the Frontier League and the Independent Professional Baseball Federation for the week of June 6. Gaedele is in his sixth season of professional baseball and first season in the Frontier League collected 11 hits in his 24 at bats. To start off last week, he went 4-5 against the Freedom, with two RBIs, one stolen base, one double, and three runs scored. He followed that up with a 3-3 night later in the week with one double, three RBIs, one run scored, and one walk. In the weekend series verses the Miners, Gaedele went 4-12 with three homeruns, four RBIs, and three runs scored. NEXT HOME GAMES: • June 22 and 23 against the Southern Illinois Miners • June 24, 25 and 26 against the Gateway Grizzlies All games are at 6:35 p.m. with Sundays at 4:05 p.m. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * Leading the pack Former St. Louis Baseball Cardinal at Rascal’s game Saturday Chris Carpenter Appearance Night with the Rascals will be on Saturday, June 25 and it will be highlighted with a limited Carpenter bobble head giveaway. The former Cardinal will be making a historic appearance at CarShield Field, where fans will have the opportunity to see one of the most in-

strumental players in bringing home the Cards’ 10th World Series crown. Tickets are limited, so fans are encouraged to get tickets in advance. He will also sign autographs with a certain package offered. Carp will also be throwing out the first pitch and addressing the crowd prior to the start of the game. * Exciting night Rascal’s player signed by Chicago Cubs organization The O’Fallon club has sold the rights of third baseman Josh Silver to the Chicago Cubs and he will be assigned to a minor league affiliate shortly. Silver is the first Rascal since Taylor Ard last October and is the third Frontier League player to be sold to a Major League organization since the season began on May 12. He was in his second year with the Rascals and got off to the hottest start in the Frontier League with his latest batting average at .455 in his 20 games. Also he was placed in the top five in homeruns with five, RBIs at 19 and led the Rascals in multiple other categories. Silver’s professional career began in 2015 with the Rascals and he was a key part of their run to the 2015 Frontier League Championship series. His historic Rascals career came to end a few Sunday’s ago as Silver’s final hit was a home run. * Cardinals missed a good one 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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ired of the same old go-to grilling recipes? Shake up your backyard barbecue with fresh pork this summer. From tender ribs to mouth-watering tenderloins and juicy chops, the options are endless. Take your cookout to the next level with these grilling tips and recipes from award-winning celebrity pit masters Tuffy Stone and Moe Cason: • Use fresh, high-quality cuts of meat, like

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Smithfield Fresh Pork, which is available in a variety of cuts and seasonings. • Allow cooked meats to rest three-to-five minutes before serving to lock in natural juices. • Check for proper doneness with a meat thermometer. Remember meats will continue cooking after they’re removed from the grill. These and other great grilling recipes are available at SmithfieldThrowdown.com.

Maple-Glazed Black Pepper Chops Recipe courtesy of Moe Cason Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons minced shallots 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup dark agave nectar 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons sea salt, plus extra for seasoning 4 bone-in New York pork chops, 1-inch thick Directions: In small saucepan, combine butter, shallots, thyme, garlic and pepper. Cook over low heat until garlic has browned. Stir in vinegar, agave nectar, maple syrup and salt; heat until slightly thickened. Remove pan from heat. Heat charcoal grill to medium; lightly oil grates. Lightly sprinkle surface of chops with sea salt; grill 6 minutes per side. Brush glaze on both sides of chops and grill until

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internal temperature reaches 150 F and glaze is caramelized.

Smoked Back Ribs with Roasted Tomato, Honey and Chipotle Glaze Recipe courtesy of Tuffy Stone Prep time: 10 minutes, plus 1 hour stand time | Cook time: 3 1/2-4 hours | Servings: 3-6

Ingredients: Dry Rub: 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

all ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Pat ribs dry with paper towels; generously coat both sides with rub. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.

Ribs: 3 racks pork back ribs Apple juice, in spray bottle

Meanwhile, saute tomatoes, onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; cook 15 minutes until onions are tender; let cool. Carefully pour glaze into blender and pulse until smooth. Add water to thin, if needed.

Glaze: 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 cup diced onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 teaspoon chile powder 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup honey 3 tablespoons pureed chipotle chiles in adobo sauce Directions: One hour before smoking, make dry rub. Combine

Heat grill for indirect cooking at 250-275 F. Place the ribs, meaty side down, over drip pan and cook 2 hours, spraying both sides with apple juice every 30 minutes. Add about 12 coals to grill every 45 minutes to maintain heat.

Remove ribs from grill; brush both sides with glaze. Double-wrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Return wrapped ribs to grill and cook 1 1/2-2 hours over indirect heat, until tender. Add more coals as needed to maintain temperature. Remove ribs from grill and unwrap. Place over indirect heat on grill and brush with more glaze. Cook 5 minutes until glaze is set. Turn ribs and repeat with more glaze.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events 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 25: Free concert

Outdoor summer free concert takes place from 6:30 – 8 p.m hosted by DeSmet Retirement Community at 1425 N. New Florissant Rd. in Florissant. Music by Musical Memories Duo. For more information call 314-838-3811.

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June 25-26: Fiesta in Florissant

Hispanic Festival, Inc. of Greater St. Louis will be presenting “Fiesta in Florissant” at the Knights of Columbus Park located in Florissant near the corner of Lindbergh and Washington St. The event will take place on June 25 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on June 26 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The colorful and festive Welcoming Ceremony will begin on June 25 with remarks from the City of Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider. The two-day celebration will feature non-stop entertainment with live Latino Bands and Folkloric dancers from various countries including Panama, Colombia and Mexico. Local and regional bands will take the stage this year. There will also be a wide variety of foods and beverages from Latin & South America available for purchase such as tamales, tacos and empanadas. Other attractions include folk arts and crafts, Los Niños Kids Corner with piñatas and Dora the Explorer, Pony Rides, Inflatable Rides and information booths from several cultural organizations to acquaint the public with their programs and services. Hispanic Heritage Fashion Show showing native traditional costumes of all the Latin and South American countries will also be on June 25. The 4th Annual Miss Chiquita Bonita Contest will be held on June 26. The Fiesta “Car Show” which will be June 25 starting at 12 p.m. One of the Fair’s purposes is to celebrate the common heritage of Hispanic nations particularly because of the rise of the Hispanic population in North County. The funds raised are used to fund scholarships distributed to college-bound students and underprivileged children. The entire St. Louis community, both Hispanic and non-Hispanic, is invited to come and share in this festive weekend celebration of fun and fiesta for the whole family. Admission and parking is free. For more information call 314837-6100 or visit www.hispanicfestivalstl.com.

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

July 30: Back-to-school fair

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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.

July 15: North County Gala

The 16th Annual North County Gala, an outstanding dress-up event sponsored by the cities of Florissant, Ferguson, Bridgeton, Hazelwood, Maryland Heights and St. Ann, will be held at the James J. Eagan Center from 7 – 10 p.m. featuring the 18-piece band, The Sentimental Journey Dance Band. Outstanding attendance prizes will be raffled, “Dance Angels” will be present, delicious appetizers will be served, and beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. This year, let’s celebrate our great nation with the theme “Stars & Stripes Forever.” Tickets are $15 for residents and non-residents. Tickets can be purchased in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall. Call the Senior Office, 314-839-7605, for more information. No ticket sales at the door.

July 17: BBQ lunch

The Overland Historical Society is having a BBQ from 12 – 3 p.m. at the corner of Lackland Rd. and Gass Ave. in Overland. In addition to a great meal, docents will be available for tours of the 1850’s log house and barn. Please call 314-429-0815 for additional information.

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.

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Recurring Events Mondays: A cappella singers

Men of Harmony a cappella singers meet at Salem Evangelical Free Church at New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road at 7 p.m. Not church affiliated. Group is always looking for new members. Call Al at 314-993-6134 for more information.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

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

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

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

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

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

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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 314-291-3021 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 Chris-

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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

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.

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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

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“Independence Day: Resurgence”

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Chin Han defends Earth in ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ In 1996, “Independence Day” defeated the competition with its intriguing characters and stunning visuals. Two decades later, after Earth’s surviving population apparently defeated the aliens, the planet is once again under siege during “Independence Day: Resurgence.” Because many original core cast members reprised their roles, the sequel is a chance for audiences to revisit those characters. In the words of actor Chin Han, it also is a reunion for him in more ways than one. “I worked with [director] Roland Emmerich before on ‘2012’; it was nice to work with him again,” Han explained when reached by phone for an interview. “Secondly, [it was] because I have been so familiar with all the characters in the original film. I have seen it so many times that when I got on set and just meeting Jeff [Goldblum], Bill Pullman and Judd Hirsch, I felt like I had known them for years already.” Han plays Commander Jiang Lao, commander of the ESD (Earth Space Defense) Moon Base. “Since the invasion of 1996, they set up this coalition of countries that are tasked to defend the world. There are the ground forces led by the general played by William Fichtner. I am the commander of the space defense, so I protect the Earth from above. The sets were just unbelievable. The Chin Han

sets for the Moon base are just stunning.” Emmerich didn’t contact Han immediately, though, about his role as the ESD Commander. “I think it was more important to get the right actor for the role,” he added. “At one point, the character was a lot older than I was. I think as the script evolved and the characters evolved, there came a point where it just seemed like a good fit.” During filming, Han shuttled back-and-forth between Los Angeles and New Mexico for about three months in 2015. “[Albuquerque] has one of the biggest sound stages in the world; it’s very impressive. Obviously, the natural environment is stunning, too. They shot a part in the Salt Flats; some of the sets were the biggest I have ever seen,” he said. Han points out that Emmerich is a big fan of scale and the use of practical effects: “So when you are

standing in a giant hanger, you actually are standing in a giant hanger with hybrid fighters built to scale. There’s this thing called the ‘Moon Tug’ that’s also built to scale that weighs like 40 tons; you can actually climb into it. It was just a fantastic playground to be in.” When speaking of working with the director again, Han calls Emmerich a master of scale. “I do enjoy working with him because he also has an affection for actors. He’s very concerned about capturing human dynamics, family relationships. I have never seen a director who is so meticulous in capturing even the extras. I think he understands that technical means nothing if you don’t have human elements. So when you shoot a big scene with hundreds of extras, we do many, many takes.” “Independence Day: Resurgence,” rated PG-13, arrives in theaters on June 24. Submitted photo 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.