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Submitted photo The Lighthouse for the Blind Beepers were winners of the 9th Annual MindsEye Ultimate Beepball Tournament. This is their fourth championship in the last five years.

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By Sara Hardin “Ready, pitch, swing” is not something you would hear in your everyday baseball game, but it is common pitcher etiquette when the batter can’t see the ball. On July 11 at Assumption Church in St. Louis, 24 teams of unlikely players showed up to take a crack at the most beloved sport in St. Louis – with a twist. The Annual MindsEye Ultimate Beepball Tournament allows blind and visually impaired individuals to participate in their own variation of baseball where the ball literally emits a beeping sound, and provides the opportunity for them to be active players in a sporting event. “This was our 9th Annual MindsEye Ultimate Beepball Tournament,” said Jason Frazier, Development Director at MindsEye. “We started out with four teams our first year, and this year we had 24. We’ve grown to be the largest beepball tournament not only in St. Louis, but in the entire world. Our tournament has several teams composed entirely of blind and visually impaired players, but we invite sighted, blindfolded players as well.” MindsEye is a radio reading service for the blind and visually impaired. All programs, which include grocery store ads, local news, and more, are read by volunteers. Along with keeping the blind and visually impaired community informed, MindsEye also makes a point to spread

awareness throughout the sighted community. Frazier explains how beepball helps to do just that. “[Beepball] is one of our biggest community awareness activities that we do. What I like most about beepball is that is really ties into our mission. One of our teams, Lighthouse for the Blind, is one of our completely blind and visually impaired teams in the tournament. One of their players used to play sports all throughout high school, but he eventually lost his vision. He was no longer able to play sports until he started working for Lighthouse for the Blind and they became involved in the tournament. Through beepball, he was able to be active and participate in sports all over again. Those stories really touch me. Our sighted players realize through this experience what they take for granted as sighted people.” Brian Houser is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Lighthouse for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to employ blind individuals. He has has served as the LHB Beepers beepball team manager for the past seven years. “Our mission is blind employment because right now, in today’s society, 70-75 percent of individuals who are blind don’t work,” said Houser. “Our goal is to find products we can make and services we

can offer so that a blind person can actually do the work, earn a fair wage and get benefits.” The LHB Beepers have been in the Championship Beepball Tournament six out of their seven years participating, and have won four times. The team is made up entirely of Lighthouse for the Blind employees, and was one of two fully-blind teams out of the 24 teams in this year’s tournament. Houser explained that the See BEEPBALL page 3

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Around Town Hazelwood proclaims July as “Parks & Recreation Month” and more.

Business Historic venue receives $300,000 makeover and more.

School Pattonville co-sponsors regional workshop on Choice-Based Art and more.

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

Movie ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past The Rogue Cut’ debuts at Comic-Con.

Sports Local sports with Gary B.

Recipes Chilly treats for every summer occasion.

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What’s Happening Classifieds Over the Fence Joe Morice brings his unique views to the Community News.

July 22, 2015 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com

COMMUNITY VOICES Preparing all students to be future ready in a STEM world By Dr. Tiffany Anderson Missouri is an incredible place for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). As schools prepare students for the future and ensure they are truly future ready, STEM education must be embraced at all levels of education and policies encouraging STEM education in schools should be developed. Sparking the imagination and creativity of a child at the earliest levels contributes to brain growth and development and will contribute to a child’s future success in school overall. As students become actively engaged in learning how things work, and as they problem solve in scientific ways, they are using both inductive and deductive reasoning skills, which are higher order thinking skills. My husband, Dr. Stanley Anderson, the OBGYN Chair of one of the largest urban hospitals in Kansas City, began his career as an OBYGN. While he is still an OBGYN, he’s also become a robotic surgeon, using robots to meet the various surgical needs in women’s healthcare. Science, math, technology and engineering are the future and we must prepare the next generation for it to ensure this nation remains a global and economic leader. St. Louis is home to so many major STEM focused companies that are local and national leaders. Many of these companies that make the top list of companies in the regions include Boeing, Emerson, Macdonald Douglas, Sigma, and many others. Most major corporations have initiatives aimed at supporting public education. In addition to corporations in St. Louis, the area is home to nationally recognized universities, the largest free zoo in the world, an incredible science center, the botanical gardens, the FIRST (For Inspiration of Science and Technology) programs, the Arch and so many other STEM resources are available in St. Louis and in Missouri overall. An area, like St. Louis, that is rich in STEM resources, should be an area in which STEM education for students should be introduced at the earliest levels and that should be common practice in all school systems, regardless of the socioeconomic levels. In Jennings, a district serving 100 percent free lunch students, we began using tablets in the primary grades as a pilot and we also began piloting Project Lead the Way in elementary schools as a feeder to our middle school Gateway to Technology PLTW program. The middle school program feeds into our high school where our Biomedical and Engineering programs are nationally certified by PLTW. Students have embraced the STEM based initiatives and are leading projects in classrooms at the earliest of levels. In neighboring districts, such as Pattonville, one to one computers are in every classroom and students use learning management systems online daily. Pattonville also has a pharmacy tech pro-

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gram, which Jennings replicated, allowing high school students to train to become pharmacy techs while in high school and they complete externships in area pharmacies such as Walgreens. This is truly an example of preparing students for a future career in science. They also have nationally recognized Project Lead the Way programs as does several districts, which includes Ritenour, who is a leader in PLTW. Many other area districts have various forms of STEM initiatives in place tailored to meet the needs of their students. However, often, the higher the socioeconomic level of a district or a household, the greater the STEM initiatives are viewed in a systematic manner across the district. Similarly, the higher the income of a child, the more likely the student will be exposed to STEM initiatives in their household. When high poverty schools and high poverty families both do not expose children to STEM areas, the opportunity and skills gap widens. This is one reason why the achievement gap in Missouri and the gap nationally continue to grow for students in poverty. In Missouri, students in poverty are twice as likely to score below their higher socioeconomic counterparts in math and in science. As outlined throughout this article, all families in all socioeconomic levels can expose their children to science, technology, engineering and math. All schools can and should have systematic STEM processes in place that promote STEM education starting in kindergarten. In high poverty environments it does not have to rely heavily on expensive equipment given there are many corporate partners in the area who are often willing to support schools. It’s imperative that educators and families at all socioeconomic levels introduce science, technology, engineering and math at the earliest periods in a child’s life. Jennings, like many schools around the nation, signed the Future Ready Pledge, which is an initiative from the White House. If we all are going to prepare the next generation to be the innovators of the future, supporting STEM education is critical. Dr. Tiffany Anderson has been a public school educator for 22 years, 18 of those years have been as an administrator in the various roles that include being a principal, assistant superintendent, chief ac-ademic officer and she has been a superintendent for 11 years. She is currently the superintendent of Jennings School District. Dr. Anderson is from St. Louis, her husband is an OBGYN and she has two children in college. She has been a lifetime member of the NAACP for 12 years.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • July 22, 2015

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tournament provides an incredibly inclusive experience for the participants that isn’t often given to them. “Most of our players had sight and eventually lost it through disease or accident, and they can’t participate in sports anymore,” said Houser. “What beepSubmitted photo ball allows them to do is participate in a sport The Derminators won the runner up trophy at the 9th Annual MindsEye Ultimate Beepball Tournament. and the tournament al- They represent Dermassociates Ltd. located in Belleville, Illinois. lows those players to get teams of sighted, blindfolded players.” a chance to be an active part of the team. There’s a For more information about MindsEye or sense of pride when they get to play sports again Lighthouse for the Blind, visit mindseyeradio.org and participate as a teammate, to have a team and or lhbindustries.com. to have that team spirit and to do well against

Mayor and police chief remind the public that fireworks are prohibited by law in Florissant According to the police department, the city of Florissant experienced a noticeable increase in the amount and size of the pyrotechnics that individuals were using on this past 4th of July and for several days before and after which has resulted in complaints of peace disturbance. Over 200 people go to the emergency room on or near the Fourth each year. Last year, nine people died from eight different fireworks related accidents. Two NFL players lost fingers in fireworks accidents this past 4th of July. This wet summer prevented an increase in the potential of fireworks induced fires but we may not be as fortunate in the future.

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The sale, possession and use of fireworks are prohibited by law in section 215.020 of our City Code which was enacted by the city council several decades ago. This administration intends to place a renewed priority on enforcement of this ordinance in an effort to prevent death, injury, fires and disturbance of the peace. The city of Florissant provides a safe, professional fireworks display each Independence Day. This year’s display after a Northwinds Patriotic Concert at the James J. Eagan Center Grounds was fantastic and officials invite citizens and guests to enjoy Independence Day fireworks safely next year at the Eagan Center.

Hazelwood City Council issues proclamation declaring July as ‘Parks & Recreation Month’ In recognition of the vital role parks and recreation plays in maintaining the quality of life for local residents, the city council has approved issuing a proclamation declaring July 2015 as Parks and Recreation Month in the city of Hazelwood. Parks are the places where citizens can get healthy and stay fit. Recreation programming offers a variety of fun activities for people of all ages to enjoy. The city of Hazelwood maintains 16 different parks with over 158 acres of parkland. These common areas Photo courtesy the city of Hazelwood within the city limits feature athAt a recent city council meeting, Hazelwood Mayor Matthew Robinson presented a procletic fields, tennis courts, basketball lamation to the city’s parks and recreation division staff. (from left to right) Recreation courts and playground equipment. Supervisor-Aquatics Travis Vancil, Recreation Supervisor Greg Viehman, Parks & RecreThey also have plenty of wide-open ation Superintendent Doug Littlefield, Mayor Matthew Robinson, Recreation Super Darspace for relaxation and pavilions ryl Miller and HCC Facility Manager Pam Reynolds. where families can gather for cookgenerates waves; two lightning-fast water slides; a outs, picnics and reunions. giant bucket dumping water on a children’s play Hazelwood is one of only a handful of local mu- structure; a little tot wave pool; and a 25-foot menicipalities that operates two recreation centers for ter competition pool with two diving boards. It its residents. One is the Hazelwood Community also offers a full-service concession stand. Center, located in White Birch Park at 1186 TeNot only do parks and recreation programs son Road. The other is Civic Center East at 8969 contribute to the environmental well-being of a Dunn Road. Both facilities offer a gym, fitness/ community, but they help build healthy, active weight room, plus game and meeting rooms that communities that aid in the prevention of chronic can be reserved. Civic Center East is the only one diseases such as obesity and diabetes, and provide with an indoor track. therapeutic services for those who are mentally In addition, the city of Hazelwood opened a and physically disabled. They also improve the brand new, $5.7 million dollar White Birch Bay mental and emotional health of all citizens by reAquatic Center in 2007, which is ranked as one of ducing stress levels, lowering blood pressure and the best municipal waterparks in the St. Louis area. breathing fresh air in the great outdoors. Among its many popular amenities is the first-ofIt is for these reasons why the city council folits-kind bubble slide, manufactured in Sweden, lowed the example of the U.S. House of Represenever to be used in the Midwest. Other features tatives in declaring the month of July 2015 as Parks include the following: a 600-foot lazy river that and Recreation Month in the city of Hazelwood.

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July 22, 2015 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com

We Are All Ferguson: what’s next It’s been a tumultuous year surrounding the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson on Aug. 9, 2014 and subsequent events that followed not only in the Ferguson and St. Louis region, but throughout the U.S. and world. What took place has drawn attention to racial and economic justice issues in the immediate community and across the nation. We Are All Ferguson, a series of workshops and conferences starting Aug. 2 through Aug. 9 aims to bring people together in productive ways. Created by Ferguson clergy leaders Steve Lawler and Pastor Willis Johnson of St. Stephen’s Episcopal and Wellspring Churches, respectively, in Ferguson, We Are All Ferguson will bring community business leaders, schools, nonprofits, clergy and others to spearhead discussions, panels, conversations, workshops, prayer, and more. All programs will take place at Wellspring Church, 33 S. Florissant Rd., Ferguson, 63135. To register and for up-todate information visit: WeAreAllFerguson.org. Pastor Johnson stated, “We Are All Ferguson is not just about the ZIP code. It’s about the shared human experience and the realities we’re all faced with across the country of immense inequities, injustice and the need for us to work toward the eradicating of them. We Are All Ferguson is our hope and effort; inviting folks from across the community, the nation and internationally to a place where we saw humanity touched. And at this place where there was trauma and tragedy, we’re trying to encourage, inspire and even renew the human spirit through engagement, education and enterprise.” Reverend Lawler adds, “In my work in the parish and with community organizations, it is the spark of innovation that most often makes the big change, and can offer the greatest impact. We Are All Ferguson is a platform for people of all ages, races and backgrounds to continue to engage and grow. We’ve identified from a grassroots level what kinds of things are going to give us the most leverage and impact.” We Are All Ferguson schedule of events (all programs will take place at 33 S. Florissant Rd., 63135): August 2. Sunday of Solidarity Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. A time of worship and a call to grow productive impact in Ferguson beyond, this is a gathering for local, regional and nation people of good will to gather at the beginning of this week of remembrance and renewal. The official unveiling of the Center for Social Empowerment and Justice will also take place during worship at Wellspring Church in Ferguson. Light refreshments will be served following the service. August 3. Man Up. Back 2 School Supply Drive and Distribution 1-3 p.m. An ecumenical gathering focusing on developing young men for leadership through training and mentoring. 3-5 p.m. Request that people donate school supplies to fill 500 backpacks (donated by Salem United Methodist Church). Items needed for the backpacks include: pencils, safety scissors, water based colored markers, notebook paper, composition books, glue sticks, highlighters, pencil sharpeners, crayons, and pocket folders. 4-8 p.m. Community Back 2 School Blessings Join others at Wellspring Church for an opportunity to get free school supplies for youth, haircuts and health screenings. A community dinner (at 5 p.m.) and worship (at 6:30 p.m.) blessing school staff, students and parents will also take place. Register online at: http://www.eventbrite. com/e/agents-of-change-empowering-families-and-communities-to-thrive-tickets17623168371?aff=es2 www.greaternorthcountychamber.com

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www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • July 22, 2015

2015-16 Chamber Directory is now available The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce recently published its 2015-16 Member Directory. The 48-page Directory includes a listing for each of the chamber’s more than 400 members. The directory makes it easy for fellow members and the community to “Shop Chamber First” when looking for services or products. It’s a great resource to use when you’re looking to do business locally. The directory also contains a listing of orga-

nizations and service clubs in the Greater North County Chamber service area, which includes Bellefontaine Neighbors, Black Jack, Cool Valley, Ferguson, Florissant, Hazelwood, Jennings, Old Jamestown, Spanish Lake and surrounding areas of unincorporated St. Louis County. Free copies of the directory can be picked up at the chamber office at 420 W. Washington in Florissant. For more information, call the chamber office at 314-831-3500.

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Jeremy Ihler appointed Chief of Police for Bellefontaine Neighbors

Five-year-old girl receives Hazelwood Chief’s Award for saving brother from drowning At a recent city council meeting, Hazelwood Fire Chief Dave Radel presented a Chief ’s Award to five-year-old Aubreigh Rhian Eagan for her heroic efforts in saving her little brother, one-year-old Ryan Eagan, from drowning. She received the award from both Chief Radel and Mayor Matthew Robinson, as well as a standing ovation from a roomful of people in the Council Chambers. Aubreigh and her three-year-old sister, McKenna, were out in the yard playing while their Grandma was pulling weeds. Their little brother Ryan was outside too, kicking a ball around. Aubreigh heard a splash and looked over to her Grandma’s hot tub and noticed Ryan in the water. Both girls started screamPhoto courtesy the city of Hazelwood ing and Aubreigh yelled, “Grandma, Ryan fell From left, Hazelwood Fire Chief Dave Radel presents a Chief’s Award to Auin!” She immediately got in the hot tub and breigh Rhian Eagan with assistance from Mayor Matthew Robinson. grabbed Ryan by his armpit and held him up brother up out of the water and immediately callabove the water level until Grandma ran over to help. Ryan’s eyes were bulging and wide open, ing for the attention of an adult,” said Hazelwood Fire Chief Dave Radel. “Because of what Aubreigh and he was gasping for air. “Aubreigh deserves to be recognized as a hero did, she saved her baby brother, Ryan, from a posfor her quick, decisive actions in pulling her little sible drowning accident.”

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Photo courtesy the city of Bellefontaine Neighbors Mayor Robert Doerr (left), and the Board of Alderman for Bellefontaine Neighbors recently appointed Lt. Commander Jeremy Ihler (right) to the position of Chief of Police for the city of Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Mayor Robert Doerr, and the Board of Alderman for Bellefontaine Neighbors recently appointed Lt. Commander Jeremy Ihler to the position of Chief of Police for the city of Bellefontaine Neighbors. Ihler replaces Chief Robert Pruett, who retired after 51 years in law enforcement. Ihler has over 20 years of law enforcement experience, including 12 years in leadership and management. His education includes a Master’s in Business Administration, Graduate Certificate in Achievement, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. In addition he is completing a Master’s degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice. Ihler’s record in Bellefontaine Neighbors includes being the first police officer in Bellefontaine Neighbors to be appointed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation – National Academy, and the first Bellefontaine Neighbors police officer to be appointed to the Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation’s Executive Command College. He also managed the first Crime Prevention Unit for the Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department. Ihler is a member of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis, and the Missouri Police Chiefs Association.

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July 22, 2015 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com

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between the South Ballroom and Grand Ballroom are three of the major improvements. With this new drapery, the area can accommodate both intimate gatherings and large events. The removal of carpet in The Bradshaw Room unveiled an original terrazzo floor. Carpet tiles have been installed in a harlequin pattern, mimicking the authentic terrazzo floor in the Ballroom, as an ode to the building’s history and charm. The Bradshaw Room boasts an LCD projection screen and accommodates up to 130 guests. “It has been a privilege working on this historic venue,” said Richard Nix Jr., President of Butler’s Pantry. “We pride ourselves in our attention to detail and our top priority was to refresh the remarkable features of this cherished landmark.” Local experts assisted with the project, including Commercial Installation Construction; independent architectural de-

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signer, Mark Herman; Flooring Systems Inc.; Sunshine Drapery & Interior Design; PayneCrest Electric; Edward Simon Painting Company; and Aries Company. The building, built in 1926 by Preston Bradshaw, received an extravagant renovation in 2003. Restorations included a breathtaking barrel-vaulted Ballroom, state-of-the-art kitchen facilities, illuminating floor tiles and a majestic Grand Lobby with a large stone fireplace. The 10,000-square-foot Ballroom hosts one of the few remaining terrazzo floors in the United States.

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www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • July 22, 2015

School

Hazelwood School District names new communications and early childhood directors The Hazelwood School District BOE has selected Kimberly McKenzie as Director of Communications and Media Relations; and Teri Harding as the Director of Early Childhood Education. McKenzie joined HSD in 2013 as a communications and community relations specialist. In her new role, McKenzie will be responsible for executing effective internal and external communications strategies that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the District. Prior to joining HSD, McKenzie served as Vice President, Public Relations and Communications for Citigroup’s Credit Cards division in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. She served in various communication roles during her 14-year career with the Fortune 500 Corporation before relocating to St. Louis. McKenzie, a native of Chicago, earned her bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management from Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois. She will complete the final coursework for her master’s degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University in July. She has also completed coursework toward her master’s degree in Divinity from Northern Theologi-

cal Seminary. In addition, McKenzie also serves on the board of several organizations including the Hazelwood Bright Futures, Care to Learn-Hazelwood, Rotary Club of Florissant, Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Partners in Education Committee, and Christian Hospital’s Legacy Leaders Dinner Committee. Harding will join the Hazelwood School District as its new Director of Early Childhood Education. Harding comes to HSD from the City of St. Charles School District where she has served in a variety of roles, most recently as principal of Harris Elementary and district communications arts facilitator. Prior to that position, Harding was the assistant principal at Boone Elementary School in the Lincoln County R-III District. She has also worked as an adjunct professor at Missouri Baptist University, and an educator in the Francis Howell School District. Harding is a candidate for her doctoral degree in education with an emphasis in Instructional Leadership from Lindenwood University. She also has master’s degrees in educational administration and education, and a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education,

Photos courtesy Hazelwood School District Left: Teri Harding. Right: Kimberly McKenzie.

all from Lindenwood University. “This is an exciting time for our district,” said Dr. Ingrid Clark-Jackson, HSD interim superintendent. “There were many highly qualified candidates for both opportunities, but the Board and HSD Leadership Cabinet are confident that Kimberly and Teri are great additions to our team to ensure the success of our students and to help the Hazelwood School District to move forward.”

Pattonville co-sponsors regional workshop on Choice-Based Art Pattonville’s elementary and middle school art teachers collaborated with art teachers from the Clayton School District to host a regional conference on Choice-Based Art June 1 through 4. Choice-Based Art, also called Teaching Artistic Behavior, is an instructional approach to teaching art in which students are allowed to choose what type of art they want to pursue, based on their own interests and creativity. Choice-Based Art transforms a traditional classroom where everyone works on the same type of art piece using the same parameters to one where students are able to engage in a variety of activities based on their interests - from sculpture and painting to sewing and architecture. The concept is based on the work of authors Katherine Douglas and Diane Jaquith, who created an organization to support teachers using this method. The regional Choice-Based Art conference was held at Holman Middle School and Willow Brook Elementary School in Pattonville, as well as schools in Clayton. The highlight of the event was an appearance by Douglas, the Choice-Based Art expert and author from Boston, and Clyde Gaw, another expert in the Teaching Artistic Behavior from Indianapolis. “Both Clyde and Katherine consider the work and enthusiasm in St. Louis and the Midwest ‘groundbreaking,’ so they both gave up their time and traveled to St. Louis to be a part of it all,” said Dawn Lynn, an art teacher at Willow Brook who helped organize the conference along with Montie Richter, art teacher at Holman. Approximately 50 teachers from 34 school districts in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota attended the conference, along with two Pattonville students who are interested in becoming art teachers one day. “The exciting thing is that the professional development (PD) was groundbreaking,” Lynn said. “Teachers who have taught over a decade, 15 years, 22 years said it was the best PD they have ever attended. All the feedback was extremely positive, and we are in the planning stages for more professional development in 2016. To think of how many children this will impact is amazing.” Lynn began using Choice-Based Art in her classroom at Willow Brook for the first time during the 2014-2015 school year. After being featured in the local news for using this new teaching approach, she was contacted by teachers both in Pattonville and beyond to visit her class and see how choice art works. Lynn started an online group for teachers in the Midwest to communicate and share ideas. In March, Lynn led a professional development session for art teachers in Pattonville on the subject. Richter also tried choice art on a small scale last year as well.

Photo courtesy Pattonville School District Attending and/or planning a Choice-Based Art conference co-sponsored by Pattonville were, from left, Choice-Based Art expert Katherine Douglas, Kari Schepker-Mueller from the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District, Dawn Lynn from Willow Brook Elementary School, Elizabeth Williams and Maryellen Picker from the Clayton School District and Montie Richter from Holman Middle School.

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Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

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Local Author Spotlight: Candace Carrabus Candace Carrabus is a multi-published author of fantasy, mystery and metaphysical fiction. A native LongIslander who has called St. Louis home since 1987, she’s written stories and ridden horses – simultaneously – for as long as she can remember. Now, she shares a farm with her family, two dogs, three cats and two goats. Her horse lives at a nearby stable. Not surprisingly, her stories are infused with the mystery and spirituality horses have brought to her life. “We are all immigrants in spirit, with our minds, hearts and souls the final frontier,” Carrabus says. Her characters – by choice, accident, or design – immigrate, and their journeys lead to discovery and growth that is within each individual. Her latest book, “The Roar of Smoke,” tells the story of Tressida, a smoke-spinner and meldborn who should have been killed at birth. Now she’s seventeen, wanting only to be a member of her land’s vanished Horseguard and discovering she is more than she ever knew as first her eyes and then her hair turn to smoke. But her talent awakens an ancient and deadly feud. Some claim the honor of destroying her. Others intend to use her for their own ends. Is she strong enough to master her power in order to save those she loves? Or will the roar of smoke consume her? Meet Candace and three other local authors who write about young men and women with the power to change the world for good at The Power and the Paranormal book signing 1-3 p.m., Sept. 5, Main Street Books, 307 S. Main St., St. Charles. Candace invites you to come along for the ride and believe in the unbelievable – yourself. A portion of her profits are donated to animal shelters/ rescues and Therapeutic Horsemanship. More at www.candacecarrabus.com.

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Moore On Life

Hairy situation During these hot, muggy summer days nothing feels better than to release the feet from the confines of hot sticky socks and baked-on shoes to allow those sweaty puppies the freedom to wiggle and breathe. Of course, once they come out it’s not a pretty sight and that means major maintenance: pruning those gangly toenails, buffing away the callouses with cheese-grater devices and of course, lopping off that embarrassing toe beard–ugh! Really? Hair should not be allowed to grow in certain places where it serves no other purpose than to disgust and annoy. We can only assume while The Man Upstairs was constructing people, His hairmaking machine suffered a malfunction causing it to switch into high gear and mass produce. Of course, this required those on the assembly line to take the leftovers and hurriedly stuff them into oddball places rather than suffer the wrath of the Almighty. Because of this heavenly slip-up, we now see hair coming out of men’s nose and ear holes, bushing out of their eyebrows, necks and knuckles and carpeting their backs in deep-pile shag. Men have enough hair as it is; there is no need for it to sprout out of additional places. Likewise, there is no need for women to be dragged into their personal tor-

ment. But somehow the blunder that occurred did not escape certain females – me being one of them. I find this celestial catastrophe especially unamusing as wiry whiskers rear their ugly heads from the tip of my chinny-chin-chin to the tops of my furry little toes. What’s a girl to do? This happened overnight. One day I was as hairless as a grapefruit and the next day… BOING – Bigfoot! So while summer is typically a bare-it-all season; we stubbly girls have to be cautious while donning our flip-flops, especially around the dreaded, “five-o-clock shadow” time. Nothing’s worse than rushing out the door only to stand in line at the store as kids behind me giggle at the bearded lady while one points at my chin and the other towards my toes; which explains why you’ll often see me in a turtle neck and combat boots running to pick up a gallon of milk when the temperatures are in the 90s. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

Crossword Puzzle Theme: TV Classics ACROSS 1. *It featured Mr. T 6. Middle-earth dweller 9. Slavic monarch 13. Paparazzo’s quest 14. India’s smallest state 15. Haul with a tackle 16. Raja’s wife, pl. 17. Address abbreviation 18. *Bert’s roommate 19. *Gilligan’s domain 21. *Andy Griffith, e.g. 23. *Alex P. Keaton accessory 24. Coal miner’s layer 25. Part of overalls 28. Give up 30. World-wide 35. *Fonzie’s comeback: “Sit ____ ____” 37. On bottom of coffee mug 39. Swelling 40. “No problem!” 41. Brown with a tinge of red 43. Like an ear infection 44. Server’s request 46. Like Gulf Stream 47. Driver’s road display? 48. Complicated situations 50. Air of allure, slang 52. Popular sauce on Chinese food 53. Louboutin’s creation 55. Ford Explorer, e.g. 57. *”Cheers” spin-off 61. Characteristic to consider 64. Cured item popular on bagels, pl. 65. *”Doctor Who” broadcaster 67. ____ Jane 69. Audience’s approval 70. Charged particle 71. Two under on one hole 72. Increases or adds to 73. Foot digit 74. Chased up a tree DOWN 1. Credit card rate 2. Bangkok native 3. Ages and ages 4. Not upright 5. Tessarae artwork 6. “Goodness gracious!” 7. Chop off 8. Casper the Friendly Ghost’s uncle

9. Unit of pressure named after Torricelli 10. Pueblo tribesman 11. “Clueless” catch phrase 12. Coral barrier 15. “The Love Bug” 20. Must-haves 22. Take greedily 24. Oozing 25. *Kind of buddies 26. Accustom 27. They flock together? 29. *He took over for Bob Barker 31. O in b.o. 32. Greek Bs 33. Friend from Mexico 34. *Cagney’s partner 36. Phil Mickelson’s ball prop 38. *”That ____” with Marlo Thomas

42. Aggregate 45. Withstand 49. Female 51. *Kermit, e.g. 54. Galactic path 56. Type of consonant 57. Bolt 58. *Third from the sun 59. Car shaft 60. Neptune’s realm, pl. 61. Teenager’s woe 62. Zoo room 63. Bathroom flooring 66. Fan’s discontent 68. *____ Flanders of “The Simpsons”

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“X-Men Days of Future Past The Rogue Cut”

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‘X-Men: Days of Future Past The Rogue Cut’ debuts at Comic-Con While watching “X-Men: Days of Future Past” in theaters last year, it was painfully obvious that Rogue, played by Anna Paquin, had her screen time reduced to a single scene at the end of the film. As part of the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con, Bryan Singer unveiled what is now called “The Rogue Cut” at a special screening of the film. Singer himself was on hand at the Reading Cinemas in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter to introduce the film. As the director pointed out, this new cut adds 17 minutes to the running time, so he apologized in advance if anyone has to leave to go to the bathroom. Directors like Singer sometimes have to make the hard choices about story and narrative at the expense of some intriguing scenes. DVD’s and Blu-ray’s are good ways to watch films, but it was a special Comic-Con treat to see “The Rogue Cut” with a packed house of X-Men fans. The lines outside the theater wrapped around the building and at least five auditoriums were filled with convention goers ready to see what had changed. “Days of Future Past” draws upon an extremely popular two-part “X-Men” story first published in 1980. Originally, the consciousness of an older, battle-weary Kate Pryde, played by Ellen Page in the film franchise, is sent back in time. The inexperienced teenage Kitty shocks her X-Men teammates with her sudden poise and command of her powers. The older Kate came from a dystopian future where Sentinels rule a bombed-out landscape. Conceived as a way to control the mutant population, the Sentinels exceed their programming by classifying and containing all humans. Kate, in Kitty’s body, wants to stop the creation of these machines and save humanity. The cinematic “Days of Future Past” uses the original story as a framework, but this time Kitty sends Wolverine’s consciousness back in time. Though it’s believed his mind can take the strain, the time transitions are incredibly painful. Arriving in 1973, his goal

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is stopping Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) from killing Bolivar Trask (Peter Dinklage), the creator of the Sentinels. Without giving too much away, Anna Paquin’s restored footage gives “X-Men: Days of Future Past” more balance. Rogue had been such an essential part of the film franchise and comic books that her reduced screen time took something away from the film. Though it would have been nice to have Kitty Pryde do the timetraveling, Hugh Jackman is fun to watch navigating 1973

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in his younger body. With her return and an additional 90 minutes of special features, “The Rogue Cut” can be a great addition to a superhero collection. “X-Men: Days of Future Past The Rogue Cut” is now available on Digital HD. Blu-ray and DVD. “X-Men Days of Future Past The Rogue Cut” photos courtesy Twentieth Century Fox 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.

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Sports St. Louis Rams announce free training camp schedule The present professional NFL football team in St. Louis has opened the gates this year for all to watch the preseason activities. It will be held at Rams Park just north of I-70 on highway 141 at 1 Rams Way in Earth City. The times below are tentative depending on weather conditions: Friday, July 31 | 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 1 | 3:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 2 | 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4 | 3:30 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 6 | 5:30 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 7 | 5 p.m. Scrimmage at Lindenwood U; Sunday, Aug. 9 | 3:30 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 10 | 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 11 | Practice 5:30 p.m. If you happen to be in Oxnard, California around mid-August, the team will practice against the Dallas Cowboys. Make sure you look for me, Gary B at the practices, as I will be part of “Ram’s Watch” again this year. * And so it begins Athletic director at Lindenwood retires Lindenwood University’s athletic director has guided the school’s move to the NCAA and as a track coach helped earn Lindenwood’s first national championship. John Creer will retire at the end of 2016. “John Creer has provided leadership and service to the NCAA, through his early years in the NAIA and most recently with the Division II MIAA Conference,” said Lindenwood President Michael D. Shonrock. “John is a respected member of the intercollegiate athletics community and recognized for his commitment to studentathlete academic success.” “It’s the people,” Creer said. “It’s the athletes, who get their education and come back and see me and introduce me to their children, and the great staff members and coaches I’ve had the good fortune of working with over the years.” He has been a member of the Lindenwood community since 1991 when he was named the school’s dean of students, a position he held until 1999. In 1996, Creer also became the head

coach of Lindenwood’s cross-country and track and field teams, and in 2001 he was named the school’s athletics director. In retirement, Creer will get to enjoy more time with his wife, Liz, and his three daughters, four grandsons, and one granddaughter. * Enjoy life Rascals knock team out of first place The River City Rascals play their professional baseball at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon in the West Division of the Frontier League. In their last 10 games as of Sunday, the River City team has notched seven wins that places the team one game behind the league leader. The recent weekend series saw the club sweep the Rockford club in two double headers 8-7, 10-0 & 6-4, 3-2. Hitting stars in the first twinbill sweep saw Curran Redal and Brian Hansen each having five hits total with Redal driving in six runs. Also Danny Canela and Jackson Slaid each had four hits and a home run. Manager Steve Brook was able to have five players make their Rascal debut in the twin bills. For more information, go to the Rascal’s website www.RiverCityRascals.com HOME SCHEDULE: (Start time 6:35 p.m., Sunday’s 4:05 p.m.) • July 22, 23, Wed, Thurs against Schamburg Boomers • July 24, 25, 26, Fri, Sat, Sun against Frontier Greys * Starting their move

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Recipe:

Chilly treats for every summer occasion

After splashing in the pool, rooting on your favorite team or playing in the backyard, nothing beats the end of a long summer day like a cool, classic treat. So grab the kids, some bowls, spoons and the trusty old ice cream scoop — and dig in. July is National Ice Cream Month, and aficionados agree that when it comes to the best tasting ice cream, “fresh” is the must-have ingredient.

Cherry Vanilla Crumble Squares Prep time: 25 minutes | Freeze time: at least 8 hours | Makes: 9 servings

Honey-Peach Frozen Yogurt Sundaes Prep time: 15 minutes | Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients: 1/3 cup walnut halves 2 medium fresh peaches, sliced 1/4 cup honey 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch ground cloves 4 scoops (1/2 cup each) Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt 2/3 cup fresh raspberries Directions: In medium skillet over medium heat, cook walnuts until toasted, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool. When cool enough to handle, chop very coarsely. Set aside. In same skillet over medium heat, combine peaches, honey, cinnamon and cloves; cook and stir until peaches soften. Cool several

minutes before spooning equally over frozen yogurt.

Top each serving with about 4 raspberries. Serve immediately.

Fruit Salsa Sundaes

Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats (rolled oats) 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 package (12 ounces) frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed and well drained 1/3 cup all fruit black cherry fruit spread 4 cups Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream, softened

1/2 cup and set aside; pour remaining crumb mixture in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.

Directions: In medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar and butter; mix thoroughly. Remove

Cover and freeze at least 8 hours. Cut into squares to serve.

Coarsely chop cherries and transfer to medium bowl. Add fruit spread, stirring to blend. Pour over crust, gently spreading evenly in bottom. Spoon ice cream over top, gently spreading evenly. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

Prep time: 10 minutes | Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 6 medium fresh strawberries, diced 1 large kiwi, peeled and diced 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 4 small firm bananas, cut in half lengthwise 8 1/3 cups Banana Split Ice Cream Fat-free whipped topping, optional Chocolate sprinkles, optional 4 maraschino cherries, optional Directions: In medium skillet over medium-low heat, cook pineapple and brown sugar just until pineapple is softened, 5 minutes. Add strawberries, kiwi and cumin; cook several minutes until fruit is heated through. Arrange 2 banana halves in each of 4 des-

sert bowls; top each with 2 scoops ice cream. Spoon glazed fruits equally over ice cream. Garnish with whipped topping, chocolate

sprinkles and a maraschino cherry, if desired. Serve immediately.

Cool Party Cubes Prep time: 30 minutes | Freeze time: at least 1 hour | Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients: 2 squares (2 ounces) white chocolate baking squares 1/2 cup prepared vanilla frosting 4 Ice Cream Sandwiches 2 medium firm kiwi, peeled 1 3/4 cups halved small strawberries (or large strawberries cut into chunks) 3/4 cup fresh blueberries 3 tablespoons peach preserves (pineapple, mango or apricot could be substituted) Directions: Grate or shred white chocolate with box grater onto large plate. Thinly spread frosting on one side of one ice cream sandwich, keeping remaining sandwiches in freezer. Press frosting side into white chocolate, spread frosting on unfrosted side, turn and press into white chocolate. Return to freezer; repeat with remaining ice cream sandwiches. Freeze at least 1 hour, until solid. (May be kept covered in freezer overnight.) Thirty minutes before serving, cut kiwi into thick slices, then cut slices into quarters. Place in medium bowl along with other fruit. Heat preserves in microwave-safe bowl, just until melted (20 seconds in a 1250 watt microwave), breaking up large pieces of fruit. Pour over fruit and toss to coat; chill 15 to 20 minutes. Remove prepared ice cream sandwiches from freezer, cut each into bite-size squares; arrange with glazed fruit in 4 dessert bowls or plates.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events July 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. July 23-25: Vacation bible school Black Jack Baptist Church at 4906 Meuse in Black Jack will host vacation bible school on July 23-24 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. with a VBS picnic on July 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. To sign up or for more information contact Sister or Brother Hines at 314-210-4272. July 24: Summer jazz festival Summer Jazz Festival from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. with free food and drink at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information call 314-831-3752. July 24: Catfish dinner Catfish dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. July 25: Convoy of Hope community celebration Convoy of Hope will partner with local businesses, churches, government agencies and nonprofits during a community celebration in Ferguson at Forestwood Park. During the celebration, Convoy of Hope and the Ferguson community will provide more than $1 million worth of goods and services including free: food, health services, haircuts, family portraits, job services, a carnival and more. Identification is not required to attend and participate in the event. In 2014, more than 400 cities were served by Convoy of Hope across the United States. Learn more about the event by visiting www.convoyofhope.org/ ferguson or contact Priscilla Visintine at 314-422-5646. Convoy of Hope partners the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and Plum Organics will also be at the event. The NBCF provides education, support and early detection services to underserved women in the community. Plum Organics will distribute organic food specifically created for babies, toddlers and school-aged children.

July 25: Flea and Farmers Market Florissant Old Town Partners is hosting their annual July Flea and Farmers Market. You can become a part of the day by registering for a booth at the Flea Market open from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Spaces for the Flea Market are 10x10 and the cost is $10. The sale will be held at the Knights of Columbus Grounds and Pavilion. You will need to supply your own tables. Call the Florissant Old Town Partners office at 314-837-0033 and request an application. You may also go on line at www.florissantoldtown.com to obtain a form. Shops on rue St. Francois will be open for their usual Saturday hours. July 25: Boeing Science Zone The Boeing Company has partnered with the Ferguson-Florissant School District and United Way to offer the Boeing Science Zone. The Boeing Science Zone is a free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) event focused education event for children ages 8 through 18 who reside throughout the North St. Louis County area. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at McCluer South-Berkeley High School at 201 Brotherton Ln. Student drop-off time is 10 a.m. and activities will start at 10:30 a.m. Through the Boeing Science Zone, students will participate in a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities including hands-on science experiments, basics of aerospace, applications of mathematics and other interactive STEM activities. Lunch will be served to all participants. To register for the Boeing Science Zone, visit the Ferguson-Florissant School District website at www.fergflor.org and click on the Science Zone SignUp button. Registration is open to the first 200 North St. Louis County students who sign-up. The first 150 students registering will receive gift bags. July 25: “Christmas in July” party The St. Louis Area Team of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is hosting a “Christmas in July” party from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at Parkway Baptist Church, 12465 Olive Blvd in Creve Coeur. OCC is a project of Samaritan’s Purse that since 1993 has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 113 million needy children in 150 countries. At the “Christmas in

July” party, guests will enjoy holiday refreshments and the chance to pack shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and stuffed animals. They can learn more about Operation Christmas Child and how the simple gift of a shoebox is changing children’s lives all over the world. Individuals, families and organizations are welcome to participate in this festive afternoon. If you have any questions or if you would like more information, contact Rachel Wisdom at wisdomrr@gmail.com or 636-3871929. For more information on OCC, visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ July 26: Barbecue lunch Calvary United Church of Christ, “Loving God By Serving Neighbor,” is hosting an BBQ from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults in advance until July 19, $11 at the door. $5 for children 4-12, $5.50 at the door and children 3-and-under eat free. We will be severing pork steak- chicken dinner includes: entree/German potato salad or mustard potato salad/ baked beans/ bread / dessert/ coffee, iced tea or lemonade. Carry out will be available and there will also be a quilt raffle. Calvary UCC is located at 2501 Hartland Avenue. For reservations or questions call 429-7464. July 27-31: Vacation bible school An icy expedition awaits your kids at our Vacation Bible School, July 27-31, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Gateway Church of the Nazarene at 11703 Old St. Charles Road in Bridgeton. Our VBS is for children who have completed 6th grade through age 4. Each night is filled with high-powered music, crafts, games, snacks and much more. For more information or to register, call the church office at 314291-1763 on Tuesday through Thursdays. Our regularly scheduled events include Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday Worship at 10:45 a.m. “The Underdogs” is our free summer children’s program on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. July 28: Immunization clinic The Hazelwood School District (HSD) Health Services department is partnering with Affinia Healthcare (formerly Grace Hill Health Centers) to provide Tdap (whooping cough) immunizations to district students on

Medicaid or without health insurance. The Tdap clinic will be held at the HSD Learning Center at 15955 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Tdap immunization is required for all students entering 8th grade. Please provide proof of the immunization during student registration. For more information, please contact your physician. July 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 31: Free lunch The Ferguson-Florissant School District is partnering with Operation Food Search to feed children 18 years and under in the community. A free and nutritious lunch will be served from 12 - 1:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday through July 31 at Robert Hoelzel Memorial Park at 5501 Bermuda Dr. and Jackson Park at 6231 Washington Ave. July 31: Chicken dinner All you can eat chicken, dine in only at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314831-6121. Aug 1: Back to school fair The Hazelwood School District invites students, their families and the entire community to the 9th 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 32 HSD school sites. School and department information booths, child nutritional services and new student enrollment staff will available. In addition, the Fair will feature free school immunizations to Medicaid eligible students, and afterschool activities and other community resources. The Back-toSchool Fair will also showcase music and dance entertainment from student groups as well as prize drawings throughout the event. Aug 1: Back to school fair and unity celebration The Ferguson-Florissant School Dis-

trict will host a Back-to-School Fair and Unity Celebration from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the grounds of the district’s Administration Building at 1005 Waterford Dr. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive health screenings, student immunizations and vital information on curriculum and resources; enjoy fun and educational activities for children and teens, main stage entertainment and music; purchase appetizing food from several of the food trucks that will be set up; and interact with district staff and administrators. Staffers from the admissions office will also be available to register students. A limited number of book bags filled with school supplies will be offered, and parents may register their child for the opportunity to receive one. In addition to the above activities, attendees will also be encouraged to sign a giant unity puzzle. After the event, each school will receive a piece of the puzzle to display. The Backto-School Fair is free and open to all Ferguson-Florissant School District residents. Aug. 1: Lung cancer walk 6th annual St. Louis Free To Breathe, Lung Cancer Walk is a 5k walk and one-mile walk that begins at 8:45 a.m. at Creve Couer Park in Maryland Heights. 7:30 a.m. registration and silent auction opens. Register at freetobreathe.org/stlouis or at the event. Aug. 2: “Schnauzer Day” Gateway Miniature Schnauzer Club is sponsoring “Schnauzer Day” at the AKC Museum of the Dog at 1721 South Mason Rd. in Queeny Park from 1:30 till 3 p.m. Meet miniature, standard and giant schnauzers. There will be grooming tips and performance demonstrations. The cost is the usual nominal museum entrance fee. Aug. 5: Scholarship Bowl The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 2015 Scholarship Bowl from 6 to 9 p.m., at Crest Bowl at 650 N. Florissant Road in Florissant. The proceeds from the Scholarship Bowl fund the chamber’s scholarship program which annually awards scholarships to area high school seniors. The cost for individual bowlers is $25 per person, which includes three games, shoes, slice of pizza and unlimited refills on soft drinks. A team of six bowlers is $150. Sponsorships are available: Strike Sponsor, $300, which includes team of six bowlers; Drink Sponsor, $150; Lane Sponsor, $100; Pizza Sponsor, $75; and Frame Sponsor, $75. To register to bowl or for more information on sponsorships, call the chamber office at 314-831-3500 or visit www.greaternorthcountychamber.com. Aug. 5: 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. Aug. 7: Steak fry Steak fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Aug. 8: Flea market Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Richard for more information at 314-8377057. Aug. 8: Breakfast Breakfast will be served at the 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 314831-6121.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • July 22, 2015 Aug 8: Pub Crawl The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce will host their 1st Annual Wrangle Around Westport Pub Crawl sponsored by Westport Plaza and Grey Eagle Distribution at 3 p.m. The pub crawl will begin at Trainwreck and continue to Fuzzy’s Tacos, Patricks, Paul Mineos, and Jive & Wail. This event is open to both members and non- members and is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The proceeds will benefit the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce. The event will begin at Trainwreck located at 314 Westport Plaza. Registration starts at 2 p.m., with crawl starting at 3 p.m. The first 50 people registered and paid will receive a complimentary “Cowboy Cocktail” at each stop and commemorative T-shirt .All participants will receive a complimentary cowboy hat. The event will sell out fast so secure your spot today! Call the Chamber office for more information or to reserve your space at 314576-6603 or www.mhcc.com. Aug. 12: 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. Aug. 14: Pork steak dinner Pork steak dinner will be served at the Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314831-6121. Aug 14: North County Gala Tickets are on sale now for the North County Gala. The cities of Florissant, Ferguson, St. Ann, Hazelwood, Bridgeton and Maryland Heights plan this wonderful dress-up event-of-the year for senior citizens. Dance to, or sit and listen to, the beautiful sounds of the 18-piece, Sentimental Journey Dance Band. Fantastic attendance prizes will be given away, delicious hors d’oeuvres will be served and senior citizens from all over North County will be having a great time. Tickets will be sold to any resident or non-resident for $15 each and can be purchased in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall. This year’s event will be from 7 – 10 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center at #1 James Eagan Drive in Florissant. There are a limited number of tickets sold, so get your tickets now. For more information call the Florissant Senior Office at 314-839-7605. Aug. 15: Thousand Woman March and community fair “The Thousand Women March & Community Fair”, this event will take place in North St Louis City. March participants will begin assembling in Fairground Park at 7 a.m. at the corner of Natural Bridge and Grand Boulevard. Registration will be available for those interested in being place on the registry for this Historical Event. Our peaceful march will begin moving at 9 a.m. South on Grand Blvd down to St. Louis Avenue, East over to 19th St. in Rauschenbach Park where the Community Fair will begin. We have invited over 100 human and social service providers, companies and organizations to be a part of this community event, to empower men, women and children with information that will lead to a brighter future through job training and placement. There are still opportunities available for sponsorship, donors, volunteers, retail and food vendors contact 314680-5800 for information. Aug. 15: Concert The Parkerson Twins LaVeada and LaVina will perform and food is available for purchase all at the Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Aug 20-23: Overland Lions Community Fair Don’t miss the 76th Annual Lions Fair this August. This year volunteers will once again transform Norman Myers Park at 8700 Midland Blvd. in Overland, into a fun filled carnival extravaganza that will run from Aug. 20 through Aug. 23. The Overland Lions Fair has been a tradition for generations. It’s known for a wide array of carnival rides and games for all ages and this year will be no exception. This year’s fair will again have arm bands for unlimited rides available on Thursday evening (5 – 9 p.m.), Saturday (12 – 5 p.m.) and Sunday (12 – 5 p.m.). Sept. 1: Lumiere Casino Day Trip A full, fabulous day of slots, roulette and cards is scheduled for Overland residents. Join us for a trip to the Lumiere Casino in Downtown St. Louis and take advantage of round trip transportation, five hours of fun, a $5 Food Voucher for your restaurant of choice in the casino, and a $5 Free Play Coupon. The bus will depart from the Overland Community Center, 9225 Lackland Road, at 9 a.m. and return around 3 p.m. This trip is limited to the first 36 people who sign up at the Overland Community Center and cost is set at $15 per person, must be at least 21 years of age to participate. Your name, address, date of birth, and payment will be needed at the time of registration. Plan to tell your friends and join us for a wonderful day at the casino. For more information, contact the Overland Community Center at 314-428-0490. Recurring Events Mondays: A cappella singers Men of Harmony a cappella singers meet at Salem Evangelical Free Church at New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road at 7 p.m. Not church affiliated. Group is always looking for new members. Call Al at 314-993-6134 for more information. Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476. Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316. 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 Lisa Erlinger at 314.653.5331. Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330

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

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.

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Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752. Every Friday: The Bridge at Florissant Hot Diggity Dog Build your own hot dog. 11:30am, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. To RSVP, call 314.831.0988. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Sundays: Meat shoot Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded. Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com Church Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737 Health Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032. 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. Every Monday, Health Tips With Mary Swip 11am,. The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. Sales Director Mary Swip will have a guest speaker come talk about health and wellness tips All Bridge events are free, but require reservations. Please RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. Now: SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599. 2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Al-

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By Joe Morice

Cell phones and the Me Generation While waiting behind a fashionably dressed young woman at the pharmacy counter in Dierbergs, I was reminded of the “Me Generation” I often gripe about. During the entire time this attractive young woman ignored the signs prohibiting cell phone use and stood at the counter while she jabbered on a cell phone. I was tempted to jerk it away from her and stomp on it but I’m older now. I’ve long since learned that stomping on cell phones and locking up the Me Generation users until middle age wasn’t practical. There’s too many. She continued jabbering on her phone all the way out the door. I felt bad for the pharmacist who, like most Dierbergs employees, are always friendly no matter how lousy the customers. He pointed at the signs prohibiting cell phone use and said, “If I told her to hang up until we were done, she would’ve yelled at me if she’s like the others that come in here jabbering on cell phones. Then management would’ve gotten involved. It just isn’t worth it and besides, her parents probably do the same thing.” So the young woman was a second generation narcissist. Our seniors’ crowd who still talk to each other in person often discuss the reasons we believe have divided the American people more than any other behavioral aberration, although it may rival what passes for the U.S. legislature. Several believe cell phones are the root cause of our country’s giant split. I can’t argue with it. Even our middle-age friends stop in our favorite hangout and immediately start texting or fingering iPads. It’s as if they’ll auto-destruct if they

suddenly lose their electronic security blankets and discover real people. Others argue that it’s two-income families buying dream homes and expensive gas-hogs leaving no time for rearing children except to make them the center of attention out of guilt. One can see the validity of that argument as well. Thank heaven they aren‘t all like that.

stead and give the spoiled employees a second chance to learn communicating in person. Sometimes I’m reminded of the old TV series with a talking horse that seemed considerably smarter than its owner. Horse sense? I wish it was real and Mr. Ed became a Supreme Court justice. I’m sure court custodians won’t mind cleaning up the extra manure after a session but moving right along… One of our senior geniuses believes the division started long before Mr. Bell invented phone bills. He points out the KKK originated right after the Civil War when plantation owners were forced to pay their help. Bitterness ensued and our bloodied fledgling society begat a hate group marching in bed sheets. They didn’t have telephones to organize midnight meetings to burn crosses or elect Grand Lizards who could tie hangman knots while blindfolded. IQ testing wasn’t invented yet and bigot education was limited to learning beer-brewing techniques and marching without tripping on anklelength, bed-sheet dresses. Well no wonder! And all this time, I thought the Me Generation began in recent decades! Perhaps the earliest begat the latest.

“She continued jabbering on her phone all the way out the door.”

Employers often complain about this aberration. They hire a youngster who immediately starts expecting the same special treatment they received at home and they end up firing them. Then they speed dial their lawyers. Maybe the Supreme Court should judge cell phones, iPads and any other social network gadgets as people like they did corporations. I’m sure the justices that believe corporations barbecue hamburgers, clean gutters and join happy hour would go for this. Then the employers could fire cell phones in-

Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.