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Remington Traditional School students during production of their DreamBox video.

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Students at Remington Traditional School tell their By Shawn Clubb DreamBox story Gifted students at a school in Maryland Heights recently put their skills to work when they produced a winning video explaining about how a program helps them learn math. But it wasn’t just their math skills or even their video production skills that they showcased. “They were cooperating. They were using their writing skills. They were researching. They were thinking of good questions to ask their peers as to why DreamBox was helping them, and the students were coming up with thoughtful answers, more than ‘because it’s cool,’” said Tracey Robinson, teacher for the Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students (PEGS) at Remington Traditional School. While the PEGS classroom is at Remington, a school within the Pattonville School District, students in the class can be from anywhere in the metro area. The current class has students from school districts including Orchard Farm, Hazelwood, Ferguson-Florissant, Ritenour and Pattonville, Robinson said. The classroom has students from grades two through five, and Robinson said her room “is like a one-room schoolhouse.” She and a part-time colleague teach the students at their academic grade levels, which can sometimes be ahead of other students of the same age. These students, like others in the Pat-

tonville School District, use a math program called DreamBox Learning to help improve their math skills. DreamBox recently held a contest called “Tell Us Your DreamBox Story,” which asked for video submissions from classes that use its program. The contest asked them to tell hose the program positively affected their math instruction. The grand prize was 10 iPads. Robinson’s students had been asking for iPads, so she presented the contest to them and told them it was their way to win them. Because the fifth-graders in the program would not be back in the upcoming school year to use the iPads, Robinson told the fourth-graders they should take charge. “The fourth-graders came up with video style, the newscast idea, and they wrote out the script,” she said. “They told me they wanted to interview me, and they came up with roving reporters so they could ask students.” But the project had one problem. The students left for the summer and while Robinson was putting the clips together, she realized they didn’t have an ending. So she contacted the family of their “lead anchor,” Kalista Roades. They were on vacation, but they filmed a wrapup segment in their hotel room with a white sheet as the backdrop with her mom’s phone. Once the video had been submitted to DreamBox, it came time to get people

to vote for it. That’s where another student, Justine, and her mother, Mary Ann Gacho, came in. When Typhoon Yolando struck the Philippines last year, the PEGS class collected change to send to their family there. They contacted that family, which has other family members all over the world. The result from everyone’s efforts was to gain 5,248 votes for their video by the time voting ended. The next closest video had only 1,971 votes. Of the video the Remington PEGS students produced, DreamBox said, See “WINNING VIDEO” page 2

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Around Town Local news and events like the Muny’s upcoming production of Hello, Dolly and A Hazelwood Girl Scout exceeds goals and sells 2,036 Girl Scout cookies.

Business NCI celebrates anniversary at sold out event and Florissant names August City Council Appreciation Month.

School Elementary choir from Kyoto, Japan visits Bridgeton and two Hazelwood teachers finalists in Presidential Awards for Excellence.

Learn & Play Play Sudoku, discover a new book with Book Buzz, and try your hand at a Back to School Crossword Puzzle

Movie “One of Johansson’s best works to date, Lucy is not the typical adventure film.”

Sports Local sport authority Gary B fills you in on the weekend’s sporting events.

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Over the Fence Joe Morice is to Community News readers what Wilson was to Tim Taylor: enjoy a fresh perspective from our in-house blue-collar philosopher.

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“The creative student-designed-and-delivered video is presented as a news report, complete with anchorperson Kalista, reporters Zane, Thomas and Jacob, and fun student and teacher interviews. The video explains how the use of DreamBox has expanded at their school from being used exclusively for math remediation to now being used in the school’s Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students.” Robinson said DreamBox is an intense math program, that doesn’t just offer games. “It tests students, so it can determine where they really are mathematically. Then it sets a course for the student,” she said. “Each student who uses DreamBox, what they do is different. It meets their needs. For some, it helps them get caught up. The ones who are ahead enjoy it just

as much.” She said students can replay it until they understand it, and they can use it at home on their computers, because it is internet based. “That’s why we’re having so much success with it, because they can use it at home, and they want to,” she said. She said she was proud of her students for applying what they learned as they made the video and for giving thoughtful answers as to how DreamBox is helping them. “To me, this is exactly what we’re trying to do in education—find a real world application for using your talents and skills,” she said. To view the students’ video, visit www.dreambox.com/blog/dreambox-video-contest-winner5248-thumbs-up.

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Around Town Senior Tips A hat can make your summer outfit that much more attractive. It can also prevent melanoma or skin cancer, particularly if you are older and especially if your hairline is receding, adds the Association of Mature American Citizens. And, while you are at it, don’t forget to use a sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays, with an SPF factor of 15 or higher, when you go out of doors. By the way, those UV rays are not only harmful for your skin, they can damage your eyes, so get yourself a good pair of shades that block

those harmful rays. Besides, says AMAC, sunglasses will make you look cool.

2014 CYC Playoffs Conclude with North County Parishes Winning Multiple Championships On the weekend of July 19-20 the 2014 CYC City/County Softball Championships were held at St. Ferdinand Park fields No.1 and No. 6. Mayor Schneider attended many of the games and was pleased with the field conditions and extends appreciation to the Parks Maintenance staff on a job well done. Congratulations to the five local parishes that participated in this year’s softball playoffs; Sacred Heart, St. Angela Merici, St. Ferdinand, St. RosePhilippine Duchesne and St. Sabina. St Sabina was runner up in the 5th Grade Girls Midget Closed Division and St. Angela Merici was the runner up in the 6th Grade Girls Crusader Open Division. Congratulations to the 7th Grade Girls softball

team from Sacred Heart who defeated St. Justin 12 to 4 to capture the Cadet Closed Division CYC City/County Championship. Also congratulations to the 8th Grade Girls softball team from St. Angela Merici who defeated St. Joseph-Cottleville 15 to 2 to capture the Intermediate Open Division CYC City/County Championship. The Boys City/County Baseball Tournament was hosted on Florissant fields last year and by the South County CYC District this year. The 5th Grade Boys Midget Open Division was won by St. Ferdinand Parish, the 7th Grade Boys Cadet Closed Division was won by Sacred Heart and the 11th/12th Grade Division was won by St. Rose Philippine Duchesne.

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NCI seeks Nominees and Sponsors for NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirties North County Inc., and media partners the Community News and Gateway Television News Network, seeks nominations for this year’s NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties campaign. The 2014 campaign will recognize leaders who are making a significant positive impact on North County through their profession or community involvement and are in their 30s. Nominees should work or live in North County. They can be outstanding professionals, excel at their company, or be committed volunteers who use leadership skills for the betterment of a civic or charity organization. They also can be municipal employees who are proactively involved in helping create a more livable community, or

entrepreneurs who have become successful and who are giving back to North County. Anyone wanting to make a nomination should call NCI for a nomination form or go online to www.NorthStLouisCounty.com. All nominations are required by July 14. The 30 leaders chosen will be honored at the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties reception and luncheon at 11:30 am Sept. 26 at Norwood Hills Country Club off Lucas and Hunt Road. The public is invited to attend. Reservations are required and cost $45 per person. To make a nomination, make reservations, or sponsor this event, contact the NCI office at 314.895.6241 or www.NorthStLouisCounty.com.

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Tony® Award Winner Beth Leavel Stars with John O’Hurley in “Muny’s Hello, Dolly!” The Muny announced principal casting for the seventh and final show of its 96th season, Hello, Dolly!, directed by Rob Ruggiero, choreographed by Ralph Perkins, with music direction by Brad Haak. Tony® Award winner Beth Leavel stars as Dolly Levi and John O’Hurley as Horace Vandergelder. Also starring are Rob McClure as Cornelius Hackl, Mamie Parris as Irene Molloy, Jay Armstrong Johnson as Barnaby Tucker and Eloise Kropp as Minnie Fay. Joining them are Daniel Berryman as Ambrose Kemper, Berklea Going as Ermengarde, Rich Pisarkiewicz as Rudolph/Judge, and April Strelinger as Ernestina. “We are so thrilled to have Beth and John back, exactly where they belong,” said Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. “This incredible company is sure to do great honor to Jerry Herman’s classic American musical on its ‘50th Anniversary.’”

The Muny production features scenic design by Michael Schweikardt, costume design by Amy Clark, lighting design by John Lasiter, sound design by Jason Krueger, and video design by Rob Denton. The production stage manager is Monica Dickhens. This year, Hello, Dolly! celebrates its 50th anniversary, and The Muny closes its 96th season with a grand production of this classic musical comedy. Dolly has “always been a woman who arranges things,” and you’ll delight as she tries to win the heart of the well known half-a-millionaire, Horace Vandergelder. Hello, Dolly! features a book by Michael Stewart, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. To purchase season tickets by phone, call 314.361.1900, extension 550, or order online at www.muny.org.

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Ball Up Streeball Player Tryouts Aug. 16 at Fairground Park

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Ball Up is giving local basketball players throughout the St. Louis area the chance to go pro during the 2014 Ball Up Summer Tour. Players are invited to bring out their best skills as they compete for a contract worth $100,000 and a spot on the Ball Up All-Star roster, awarded at the conclusion of the tour. While cheering on the local basketball players as they go head to head against the Ball Up All-Stars at 7 pm Aug. 16 at the Mark Twain Arena - The University of Missouri, 1 Uni- Take a shot in the Ball Up “Search for the Next” Summer Tour. Visit BallUp.com. Photo courtesy versity Blvd. in St. Louis. Fami- Ball Up Streetball lies can take in the excitement players will be selected to represent St. Louis in a including guest NBA all-star coaches, musical competition against the Ball Up team in a thrillentertainment, and special guest appearances. ing, heart-pounding display of talent and skill. Local untapped streetball talent throughout Throughout the tour, two MVPs from each city the St. Louis area can take their shot and come will be invited to participate in a two-day comout to Fairground Park, 3715 Natural Bridge Rd. bine camp in which 10 finalists will be selected to in St. Louis at 11 am on Aug.16 to participate play against the Ball Up All-Stars in a championin the open run tryouts for the opportunity to ship game in Las Vegas. At the end of the chamcompete against the very best in streetball. Ten pionship game one MVP will win a multi-year contract and become a Ball Up All-Star. “This year, we anticipate some of the toughest compeDRIVEWAYS tition that Ball Up has faced, especially with a stop in St. PATIOS Louis,” said Demetrius SpenPOOL DECKS cer, CEO of Ball Up. “The level $ of skill and talent we find each ROOM ADDITIONS Any Job Over $4,000 year grows exponentially and OR FOUNDATIONS $ we always look forward to Call Now to Take Advantage of 00 discovering new talent on the $7,0 r Any Job Ove STAMPED Our “EARLY BIRD” Specials Must present ad. court.” Not valid with other offers. EXPOSED AGGREGATE Expires: 9/30/14 The 2014 Ball Up All-Stars roster includes: The Professor, RETAINING WALLS AO, Baby Shaq, Air Up There, ACID STAINS Bone Collector, Special FX, Springs, Sik Wit It, Violator, G Smith, Mr. Afrika and the newCall for a FREE Estimate! est member to the team “Too Easy” from Maryland. NBA 636-795-2865 or 636-345-3554 Residential/Commercial • Licensed, Bonded & Insured players, past and present that Locally Owned and Operated Since 1956! have participated in previous Ball Up events include: James Harden, Derek Fisher, Julius “Dr. J.” Erving, Allen Iverson, Dennis Rodman, Tracy McGrady, Matt Barnes, Rick Fox, DeMar Derozan, Rafer “Skip To My Lou” Alston and Eric Bledsoe to name a few. To pre-register for the open run tryouts, or for more information, visit www.BallUp.com.

The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 2014 Scholarship Bowl from 6 – 9 pm Aug. 6 at Crest Bowl, 650 N. Florissant Rd. in Florissant. The proceeds from the Scholarship Bowl fund the Chamber’s scholarship program, which annually awards scholarships to area high school seniors. The following students each received a $1,000 scholarship in 2014: Tiara Gibson, Incarnate Word Academy; Kristen Henderson, Hazelwood West High School; Olivia Rivers, McCluer High School; Marrio Roberts, Riverview Gardens High School; Michaela Sutherlin, McCluer High School; and Brenden Stealey, Christian Brothers College High School.

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The outlook is bright for Missouri’s early teal hunting season, but state officials say some hunters will need to make different arrangements than in years past to buy federal duck stamps. The length of the early teal season depends on the number of bluewinged teal (BWT) counted in early-summer breeding bird surveys. This year’s surveys showed 8.5 million BWT, triggering a 16-day season from Sept. 6 through 21 for BTW, green-winged teal (GWT) and cinnamon teal. Bag limits remain at six BWT, GWT and cinnamon teal in the aggregate daily, and 18 in possession. Missouri will have a 16-day early teal season this year thanks to a third consecutive year of high duck numbers. With teal numbers near record levels, 2014 could be an excellent year for the early teal hunting. Teal are early migrators, and the passage of cool fronts between Sept. 6 and 21 would increase the number of teal available to hunters. Conversely, stable, warm weather during the early teal season could limit hunting action. The Missouri Department of Conservation wants to alert teal hunters and other waterfowl hunters to changes in federal policy regarding where and how duck stamps are sold. In the past, paper duck stamps were sold at U.S. Post Offices, Conservation Department offices and some retail permit vendors, however, this year, paper stamps will still be available from post offices and Conservation Department offices, but not from other permit vendors. Duck stamps will be sold online for the first time this year. Starting on Aug. 1, hunters can buy the stamps at mo.wildlifelicense.com. Retail vendors will be able to process the transaction for hunters. An electronic stamp, or e-Stamp, will be issued at the time of purchase, and a paper duck stamp will be sent through the mail.

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Support Dogs Inc. Receives $5,000 Gift from PetSmart Support Dogs, Inc. (SDI) recently received a $5,000 gift from PetSmart at its headquarters located at 11645 Lilburn Park Rd. Proceeds will benefit Support Dogs’ programs and activities. “All of Support Dogs’ programs are provided free of charge to those we serve in Metropolitan St. Louis and surrounding areas. It’s because of corporations like PetSmart that we are able to offer our programs at no charge to people with disabilities and to the local community. We greatly appreciate this monetary gift from PetSmart,” said Bill Dahlkamp, executive director of Support Dogs. PetSmart provided this charitable donation through its PetSmart Gives Back initiative. This initiative focuses on giving back to local communities throughout the nation in support of organizations that enrich peoples’ lives through the power of pets. Support Dogs, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that offers dignity, hope and independence by providing highly skilled service dogs to indi-

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viduals with disabilities and uniquely trained dogs to serve the community. For more information, call 314.997.2325, or visit www.supportdogs.org.

Hazelwood Girl Scout Sells More than $8,100 Worth of Girl Scout Cookies Laura Adams, a Girl Scout Senior in Troop more ways than one. 3186, sold 2,036 packages or more than $8,100 “If I don’t walk down my street during cookie worth of Girl Scout Cookies this year, earning top season, the neighbors knock on my door to ask if individual cookie seller honors. I’m selling cookies this year.” Like postal carriers, Adams doesn’t let rain, Formerly shy and scared to knock on her first heat or gloom of night deter her door when selling cookies as a from her appointed rounds in Brownie, Adams describes what Hazelwood. “If the US Postal Serchanged her behavior since joining vice can deliver, Girl Scouts can, Girl Scouts. too,” she said. “I told myself, ‘I’m “Girl Scouts has opened me up. I going to get there [to 2,000].’ Cusalso mentor a Daisy troop, [kindertomers have to buy and I want to garten and first grade Girl Scouts] set that goal.” and plan and run their meetings, Goal setting is one of the five so I have to talk.” skills Girl Scouts learn from sellAdams said the communicaing cookies that they can use for tion skills she learned from selling the rest of their lives. Adams sold cookies pay dividends in school as about 1,850 Girl Scout Cookie well. packages in 2013 and this year, she “Thanks to Girl Scouts, I’m not told herself she would break the Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri scared to raise my hand and talk to 2,000 mark. The other skills girls my teachers,” she said. learn are decision making, money management, After last year’s cookie sales, Laura took part people skills and business ethics. in this year’s Girl Scout cookie commercial and “I walk so many streets and knock on every she was invited to take part in filming the movie, single door,” said the sophomore, who attends Marshall the Miracle Dog. Hazelwood West High School. “When people anBesides her Girl Scout participation, Adams swer, I tell them who I am and what I’m doing.” also collects canned goods and volunteers for The Adams said her grandmother, Carole Babb, Emergency Assistance Ministry or T.E.A.M. Food walks with her but it’s Adams who does all of the Pantry, located in Florissant. Her school district selling. requires students to complete 50 hours of comIf no one answers, Adams makes sure she leaves munity service prior to graduation; she met that one of the thank-you cards she created on or near number last year as a freshman. the door. She also creates and sends thank-you “I can’t wait for school, I love biology and I’m notes to customers who reorder from her. If a studying to be a doctor,” she said. She hopes to beprospective customer declines to order, she sim- come a pediatric oncologist and she is attempting ply responds with a “Thank you” and moves on to to get a cheerleading scholarship at a school that the next door. Her sales consistency has paid off in offers a pre-medical program.

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Saint Louis Crisis Nursery Celebrity Waiters Night Finds New Home in West County Center The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery will host its 24th Annual Celebrity Waiters Night 4 to 11 pm Thursday, Aug. 7 at West County Center, 80 W County Ctr. in Des Peres at the following participating restaurants: BRAVO! Cucina Italiana; J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks And Seafood; and McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood and Steaks. Guests can see and be seen with celebrities including KMOV’s Sharon Reed, Corey Adamson of St. Louis Attack and St. Louis Sharon Reed of KMOV. Photo courtesy Saint Louis Crisis Nursery Ambush and many more, while dining at three restaurants in West County Center’s Restaurant Village, the new home of Saint Louis Crisis Nursery largest summer fundraiser Celebrity Waiters Night. Menu prices prevail, but 100 percent of Red Envelope Donations will help vulnerable children, birth through age 12, cared for by the Crisis Nursery. This year, the agency, which saves the lives of more than 7,000 children each year, will celebrate its 28th birthday on July 28. Since its establishment, Saint Louis Crisis Nursery has provided crisis intervention services to more than 81,000 children and 100,000 families in need.

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VoIPLINK Ribbon Cutting The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for VoIPLINK on Wednesday, July 23 at 2465 Centerline Industrial Dr. in Maryland Heights. There were several members in attendance from the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce and employees of VoIPLINK. VoIPLINK is a reseller of Voice-Over IP equipment with over 20 years of experience. For more information call 866.987.8647, or visit www. voiplink.com.

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Area Leaders Celebrate North County Inc.’s Anniversary To commemorate North County Incorporated’s to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future. Let’s continue to (NCI) service to the community, NCI recently had an Anstrengthen the economic base of our community by supniversary Fundraiser at Hendel’s Market Café & Piano Bar. porting North County businesses” said attendee Senator At a sold out event on Sunday, Gina Walsh. July 27, more than 80 business, civic, and community North County Incorporated is a regional development orleaders including Sen. Gina Walsh, Rep. Keith English, ganization, which acts as a catalyst to define and advoRep. Jill Schupp, County Executive Charlie A. Dooley, and cate economic and community development for North County Councilman Steve St. Louis County. NCI was esStenger enjoyed an elegant tablished in 1977. The Board dinner with wine pairing and NCI President/CEO, Rebecca Zoll and Rep. Jill Schupp is composed of community silent auction. at the NCI Anniversary Fundraiser on Sunday, July “I’m proud to support North 27. Photo courtesy NCI leaders and business owners. Chief Michael Gantner with County, Inc.’s Anniversary Fundraiser because local businesses are owned by Black Jack Fire Protection District is the current people who live in this community, are less likely Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Florissant Mayor Schneider Declares August to be Florissant City Council Appreciation Month With former Florissant City Council members Donald L. Bond and David L. Reynolds scheduled to have Walk Through History plaques dedicated in their honor in August, Mayor Thomas P. Schneider is pleased to announce that August has been designated Florissant City Council Appreciation Month. Mr. Bond and Mr. Reynolds, both now deceased, will have the 17th and 18th Walk Through History plaques dedicated to someone who has made a valuable contribution to the City of Florissant. Reynolds’ plaque will be hosted by the City of Florissant and the Florissant Rotary Club on Aug. 12. Bond’s plaque unveiling will be hosted by the City of Florissant and Old Town Partners on Aug. 27. Bond and Reynolds will be the first former City Council members to be so honored. Dedication for Reynolds’ plaque will take place at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at St. Francois and St. Charles Streets—directly across from 100 rue St. Francois. The ceremony will occur prior to a special outdoor Florissant Rotary Club meeting to honor deceased Rotarians who put others above self in service to the community. Bond’s plaque will be dedicated at 6 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the beginning of the monthly Old Town Florissant Wednesday Night Out festivities, at 301 rue St. Francois in front of Stems’ Florist and Bunker’s Tavern. His plaque is in site of the building which his insurance office occupied at 320 rue St. Francois. “We are honored to include both of these distinguished gentlemen in Florissant’s Walk Through History series of memorial plaques,” said Mayor Schneider. “As both Donald Bond and David Reynolds served selflessly for many years representing their constituents on the Florissant City Council, we think it is appropriate to designate August as Florissant City Council Appreciation Month in their memory. “It’s an opportunity for all residents of our city to thank our former and current City Council members for their countless hours of dedication to making Florissant a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family,” added Mayor Schneider. Bond, who was known as Mr. North County, served as a Florissant City Council member from 1959 to 1977. From 1977 to 1990 he served on the St. Louis County Council. Don was a successful businessman, running his own insurance office in Old Town Florissant for many years. He and his wife Lorraine raised four children, including a son, Ken, who served on the Florissant City Council from 1977 to 2000 and a daughter, Jackie BondPagano, who has served as the City Council representative for Ward 7 since 2012. Don Bond died in 1990. Reynolds, a U.S. Navy veteran, served on the Florissant City Council from 1976 to 1994, including a year as City Council president in 1979 and a year as president of the St. Louis County Municipal League in 1988. He also was elected to four consecutive terms as a Missouri state representative from 1995 to 2003. Dave, a former owner and editor of the Florissant Valley Reporter, belonged to many community organizations, including the Florissant Rotary Club, the Knights of Columbus and the North County Chamber of Commerce. He died in 2003.

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Kids Return to Class Ready to Give to Others As St. Louis area schools prepare to open their doors for another year of learning, most parents are shopping for back-toschool bargains using a school-issued supply list as their guide. But this year, kids are thinking beyond their own backpacks and buying supplies for kids they have never met. Families in St. LouPhoto courtesy Samaritan Purse is are stocking up on items for Operation Christmas Child—a massive year-round project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization—where participants fill shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, necessity items and letters of encouragement for kids overseas. “Back to School sales provide a great opportunity to purchase items to pack in shoe box gifts. The low prices on crayons, pencils, paper, and other school supplies, allow you to help more children in need,” said Operation Christmas Child St. Louis area coordinator, Vicki Stamps. This shoe box packing effort, requiring months of organization and preparation, will reach some 9,950,000 kids who are suffering because of natural disaster, disease, war, terrorism, famine and poverty. For many of these children, the shoe box will be the first gift they have ever received. Since 1993, Operation Christmas

Child has hand-delivered shoe box gifts to more than 100 million hurting children in some 130 countries. Helping others through Operation Christmas Child is simple: Prepare: Help enlist families, churches, scout troops, community groups and businesses to take advantage of back-to-school sales by collecting school supplies for shoe box gifts. Pack: Fill shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, necessity items and a letter of encouragement and drop off the gift boxes at a collection site near you during National Collection Week. Step-by-step shoe box packing instructions are available at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ. For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call Vicki Stamps, area coordinator, at 314.838.0462, or visit www. samaritanspurse.org/occ. National Collection Week for gift-filled shoe boxes is Nov. 17-24.

Hazelwood Educators Named Finalists in Presidential Awards for Excellence Hazelwood School District teachers Georgene Collier and Lisa McPherson have been selected as state-level finalists for the 2014 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Program. The program recognizes K-6 grade teachers of science in Missouri. Collier and McPherson are two out of five science teachers in the state selected as finalists for this honor. Georgene Collier is a fifth grade teacher at Russell Elementary. “Mrs. Collier’s passion for incorporating relevant learning experiences is exemplary,” said Dr. Paul Alvord, Russell Elementary principal. “On a daily basis, students look forward to coming to her science lessons. It’s never dull in her room!” Lisa McPherson, who also teaches fifth grade, is a member of the Cold Water Elementary staff. “Lisa is an outstanding teacher who is dedicated to making science exciting and fun for students to learn. She is committed to creating interactive lessons that involve critical thinking and are relevant to the lives of her students,” said Dr. Christa Warner, Cold Water principal. “She is highly respected by her colleagues as a leader and professional educator who always puts students first.” As state-level finalists, nominees are automatically a candidate for the state Presidential Award. If selected for the state award, which is determined by a distinguished panel of the National Science Foundation, the state Presidential Awardees will be notified officially by the White House, receive $10,000 and an all-expensepaid trip for two to Washington, D.C., where Presidential Awardees will be honored in a variety of recognition events. The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the nation’s highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science (including computer science). According to the PAEMST website, awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.

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School Choir from Notre Dame Elementary in Kyoto, Japan Performs in St. Louis In honor of the 60th anniversary of the estab- in honor of Sister Clarea Hotze, SSND, who has lishment of The Notre Dame Elementary School been a Sister for 73 years and spent nearly 50 of in Kyoto, Japan, 16 girls from its award-winning those years of ministry in education and adminchoir recently visited St. Louis to perform for istration in Kyoto, Japan, where she served as the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) in ap- the principal at Notre Dame Elementary from preciation of the congregation of women reli- 1959-1964 and 1976-1971. gious that founded Attendees at the and continues Theresa Center to sponsor their Chapel included school. On Satseven Sisters who urday, July 26 the served previouschoir sang for the ly in Japan, and SSND, and other three Sisters from residents, living Japan who now at the expansive live in St. Louis. continuum of care “Everyone I community for spoke with fololder adults in lowing these two Bridgeton, Mo., concerts was so known as The In honor of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of The Notre Dame Elemen- impressed by Sarah Community. tary School in Kyoto, Japan, 16 girls from its award-winning choir visited St. Louis these singers,” They then headed this past weekend to perform for the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) in ap- commented Sisto the SSND’s The- preciation of the congregation of women religious that founded and continues ter Jean Schmid, resa Center Cha- to sponsor their school. This included some of the Sisters currently residing in the SSND, who expansive continuum of care community for older adults in Bridgeton, Mo., known pel in South St. as The Sarah Community. served in Japan Louis County for for 35 years and a repeat performance on Sunday, July 27 at the attended both concerts at The Sarah Communilocation where four of the school’s founding Sis- ty and Theresa Center Chapel. “The overall imters were blessed prior to the start of their mis- pression was how beautiful and powerful their sion in Japan in 1948. voices were and how children at this young age The choir, which received first place at the could perform in such a professional manner.” 2013 NHK Music Competition sponsored by While in St. Louis the school girls, and their Nihon Housou Kyoku, the main broadcasting chaperones did sightseeing in downtown St. system in Japan, was comprised of 4th, 5th and Louis, ate at the Old Spaghetti Factory, attended 6th grade girls. They performed Ave Maria, Ag- Mass with the SSND, and toured their historic nus Dei and Tantum Ergo in Latin; Kyrie Eleison home in South St. Louis County that was esin Greek; a Hungarian folk song; and Zui Zui tablished in 1895 and overlooks the Mississippi (a children’s song) and Sakura Sakura (Cherry River. The girls returned to Japan on Monday, Blossoms) in Japanese. During the concert at July 28. The Sarah Community, the students ended To learn more about the School Sisters of their performance by singing the school song Notre Dame, visit www.ssndcentralpacific.org.

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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.

Lazy Daisy, Cranky Frankie Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

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It’s madcap mayhem at the farm in Lazy Daisy, Cranky Frankie, a charming barnyard yarn by Mary Ellen Jordan. Catchy rhyme will charm the spots off a Holstein, and have kiddos begging to have this book read time and again. There’s nothing predictable about the animals on the farm. “None of the animals do what they should.” The pig doesn’t wallow in the mud—“instead she stares at her reflection, “My oh my, you are perfection.” The piggy has nothing on Lizzie the chicken. She’s supposed to be egg sitting but instead cavorts around on her toes, dancing “in her purple underwear.” The animals’ strange behavior gets the narrator’s goat. Readers of all ages will fall for this fun book with equally endearing illustrations by Andrew Weldon.

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ACROSS 1. Eat quickly and greedily 6. Store sign, abbr. 9. Life saver 13. Gastric woe 14. Poetic “before” 15. *Geometry tool 16. Mood disorder somewhat opposite of depression 17. Pitching stat 18. Fill with optimism 19. *Not needed for an oral test 21. *Jeff Spicoli’s history teacher 23. Blue feeling 24. *Do it to term papers, pre-word processors 25. Insane 28. Adherent of Sikhism 30. African snake whose bite can be fatal, pl. 35. Lode deposits 37. Change for a five 39. Make a logical connection 40. Plural of velum 41. Customs, values and behaviors acceptable to a social group 43. Astronaut’s insignia 44. “Vide _____” or “see below” 46. *Mrs. Krabappel’s naughty student 47. Big ____ at 7-Eleven 48. *Lunch period activity 50. A secret look 52. Casual attire 53. Sports award 55. Goose egg 57. *Teacher who made “wha wha wha” sound 60. *One for each class? 63. Very, in music 64. ___-Wan 66. Enter a computer 68. Sauvignon _____ 69. National University of Singapore 70. It follows the strophe and antistrophe 71. Electricity pathway 72. “C’___ la vie!” 73. Torn down DOWN 1. *Math class total 2. *Done after school play 3. *High school breakout 4. Secretariat’s controls

5. Brawl 6. Obedience school command 7. *Short for reading, writing and arithmetic 8. Squalid 9. Waikiki dance 10. Distinctive flair 11. Retired, abbr. 12. Iron ___ 15. Heat again 20. “Pulling my leg,” e.g. 22. Dashboard abbr. 24. Health problem remediation 25. *”Back to School” or “Blackboard Jungle,” e.g. 26. “Gladiator” setting 27. Dutch pottery city 29. Door ____ 31. Chinese dynasty (1368-1644) 32. An outstanding example of its kind 33. Bridal path

34. *Hogwarts’ potions professor 36. Delhi wrap 38. Arid 42. Dictation taker 45. Lacking vigor or energy 49. General Services Administration 51. ______ whale 54. Lying facedown 56. Parkinson’s disease drug 57. 1952 Olympics site 58. Boris Godunov, for one 59. Full house, e.g. 60. Pugilist’s weapon 61. Prima donnas’ problems 62. Was a passenger 63. *Early hit from Michael Jackson 65. *Its business is picking up and dropping off 67. Netherlands in the Olympics See answers on page 13

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“Lucy”

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One of Johansson’s best works to date, Lucy is not the typical adventure film.

Scarlett Johansson sometimes is dismissed by moviegoers as another pretty face, especially after her appearance in The Avengers. Late last year, though, Johansson demonstrated her acting range in the critically-acclaimed Her without even showing her face. Her imagined a world where computer operating systems developed personalities, becoming companions—and more—to their users. Lucy, Johansson’s latest outing, can be considered the flip side of that technological coin. The actress plays the title role, a young woman studying overseas who gets involved with the wrong guy. Forced to act as a “drug mule” for an international cartel, Lucy carries a packet of synthetic hormones in her abdomen. Unfortunately, the package leaks, which triggers dramatic changes in her brain. Writer/director Luc Besson typically creates powerful roles for women. From Natalie Portman’s role in 1994’s The Professional to Michelle Pfeiffer’s hilarious turn in 2013’s The Family, Besson respects and writes for female actors. The results often are startling. That’s especially true in Lucy, where Scarlett Johansson undergoes an amazing transformation. Though Besson uses special effects to show Lucy’s growing abilities, Johansson’s talent truly illustrates the changes. Lucy uses less than 10 percent of her brain at first, but as slides on the screen show, her capacity increases over time. Johansson shows Lucy’s naïveté before the drugs leak into her system, but her facial expressions and attitude change as she attains each mental level. Morgan Freeman provides solid support as Professor Norman, a scientist who has been charting the brain for decades. Lucy seeks him out for consultation, even though she already absorbed decades of his research in seconds via computer. Though she is brilliant, she needs a human scholar who is grounded. Amr Waked gives Lucy necessary protection as French police cap-

tain Pierre Del Rio. After seeing her abilities in action, Pierre becomes a bodyguard and friend as she continues her transformation. In one telling scene, as Lucy feels her humanity slipping away, she kisses Pierre as “a reminder” of what she is losing. But this is Scarlett Johansson’s show from start to finish. In Her, Johansson gave childlike qualities to her voice as her operating system character came online. Lucy possesses those same qualities before the drug enters her bloodstream, but this time audiences can see the changes in her face. One of Johansson’s best works to date, Lucy is not the typical adventure film. With Scarlett Johansson in the title role, this is an intriguing twist to the action/adventure genre and a triumph for the actress. Lucy, rated R for strong violence, disturbing images, and sexuality, currently is playing in theaters. Lucy photos courtesy of EuropaCorp 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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St. Charles Community College Signs Top Baseball Recruits SCC recently announced the addition of Dakota Maus and Andrew Davis the 2015 roster. Head baseball coach Chris Gober will have the two new student-athletes for the spring 2015 season. “We are excited about the new talent signed to SCC baseball,” Gober said. “Both new signees will contribute to the success of our team, and I look forward to hitting the field this season.” Maus is a pitcher who comes to SCC from Valmeyer High School, where he recorded a 7-1 season with a 1.37 earned run average and 88 strikeouts in 67 innings pitched. This past spring he batted .395 with 20 stolen bases. Davis comes to the St. Community College from the St. Louis Patriots, where he posted a .366 batting average with 18 doubles, two home runs and 22 runs batted in. * Great guys for the team Rascals Add Outfielder with Experience The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the Western Division of the Frontier League at T.R. Hughes in O’Fallon. The team announces the acquisition of outfielder Jon Myers from the Atlantic League Long Island Ducks in exchange for three players. Myers played was with the Gateway Grizzlies for two stints and spent his first professional season with the then Florida Marlins Rookie level affiliate in 2011. As a Grizzly he belted a combined 45 Home Runs while driving in 121 and hitting over .330 each year.

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Tackle a Winning Taste with Korean Pork Skewers

It’s not just a Spanish, tapas-style thing anymore. At all different types of bars and restaurants across the United States, you’ll find menus that continue to explore ways to feature favorite foods–like pork–in more bite-sized, snack-able ways. Beyond the walls of those eateries, street vendors, food booths and food trucks also are featuring portable, easy-to-eat dishes like kabobs and sliders. One of the great things about street food is that it’s typically an easy way to sample a variety of dishes and global flavors without having to travel far or sit down to a formal meal–which is what makes these on-the-go options the perfect choice for your next tailgate, especially if juicy, tender pork is on your menu. Whether at the game or in your backyard, a tailgate party is the perfect opportunity to share small but tasty plates with your neighbors, friends and family–perfect bites to enjoy while keeping a close eye on the action on the field.

Spicy Korean Pork Skewers deliver snack-sized game-winning flavor without a lot of preparation time, and without messy plates and silverware, the clean-up is something to cheer about, too. Marinated in an Asian sauce that gets a bold kick from chili garlic, soy and fresh ginger, bitesized cubes of pork ribs are skewered and then grilled for an unbeatable addition to your gameday spread. If you want to keep your menu authentic, serve these Korean pork skewers with white rice. Combine them with other small-plate pork dishes to offer your guests a variety of great-tasting choices. Need more pork inspiration? Visit www.PorkBucketList.com to learn how to create a personal Pork Bucket List and see what tasty adventures pork fans across the country are taking with pork. You can also find more ways to integrate flavorful, juicy pork into your next tailgate or backyard gathering at www.PorkBeinspired.com.

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Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup chili garlic sauce* 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 inches fresh ginger root, skins removed and chopped (or substitute 2 teaspoons ground ginger) 4 tablespoons filtered sake or dry sherry (optional) 2 tablespoons sesame oil* 3 tablespoons brown sugar Directions: In large bowl combine chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, ginger, sake, sesame oil and brown sugar and whisk to form a marinade. Add pork to marinade and

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let sit for 20 minutes. Heat indoor grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated pork on skewers, about four to five pieces per skewer. Transfer skewers to grill and cook uncovered, turning to brown evenly every two to three minutes until tender, about 10 minutes total. Serve immediately. *You can find chili garlic sauce and sesame oil in the ethnic or Asian section of most major supermarkets. Quick Tip: Make sure to leave plenty of room on the grill between each skewer to avoid overcrowding the meat and to ensure even cooking.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events Aug. 7 & 21: Blood Pressure Clinic 10am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. Refreshments served. RSVP by calling 314.838.3877. Aug. 7: Music From 1959 Presented by Nostalgia John 9:30am, complimentary Breakfast at 9am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. RSVP by August 1 by calling 314.838.3877. Aug. 9: Music Under the Stars 2014 Summer Concert Series: Bil-

ly Peek Band 7:30pm, St. Ferdinand Park, 25 St Ferdinand Park Dr. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.4466. Aug. 14: Hot Summer Night Wheel of Fortune 6pm, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. Enjoy a Root Beer float and win some great prizes. RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. This free event is for adults 55 years and older. Aug. 15: Fish Fry Bellefontaine Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd. Children

under 6, free. Single plate, $7.50, double plate, $8.50. For more information, call 314.867.0800. Aug 15-16: Doggie Pool Party Fri., Aug. 15, 6:30-8:30pm, Sat., Aug. 16 10am-noon, Koch Park Family Aquatic Center, 315 Howdershell Rd. in Florissant.The cost will be $10 for dog and owner and $3 for each additional guest. For more information call the James J. Eagan Center at 314.921.4466, or call the JFK Center at 314.921.4250., or visit us at www.florissantmo.com. Aug. 16: Music Under the Stars: SmashBand Superhits 7pm, St. Ferdinand Park, 25 St Ferdinand Park Dr. in Florissant. 10 piece band plays the hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s! Aug 21: Healthy Living Series Complimentary Breakfast at 9, series begins at 9:30am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. RSVP by Aug. 15 by calling 314.838.3877.

Aug. 21-24: 2014 Lions Community Fair Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5pmmidnight; Saturday, 1pm-midnight in Norman Myers Park, 8700 Midland Blvd. in Overland. For more information, call 314.749.1885 or visit www.overlandlions.com. Aug. 22: Food Truck Knight Friday 5-8pm, Knights of Columbus Grounds, 50 St. Francois St. in Florissant. Featuring over 20 food trucks, sponsored by the Duchesne Knights of Columbus and co-sponsored by the City of Florissant. Aug. 24: Understanding Veterans Benefits 6-7pm, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. The seminar will explore Veterans benefits in relationship to the Veterans Aid and Attendance. Aug. 26: Labor Day Happy Hour 11:30am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Entertainment by The Joy Notes. RSVP by Aug. 22 by calling 314.838.3877. Every Friday in Aug: Fiesta Friday Taco Salads 11:30am, Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. This free event is for adults 55 years and older. RSVP on Tuesdays to the receptionist or call 314.831.0988.

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www.mycnews.com • Community News • August 6, 2014 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 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 Every Sundays: 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 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.

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-theart fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599. 2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-2915210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-2913021 Email: dbland@sarahcare. com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net.

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Are Older Adult Movies Really Returning? Rumor has it movie producers are turning back to making movies for older adults instead of teeny-boppers. I wonder. The producers may be older but their staff writers probably aren’t old enough to remember their grandparent’s two-ton Buick. Someone asked me what my favorite movie of all time was. My answer was almost instant; Shawshank

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