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Bridge Bread founders Fred and Sharon Domke sell Bridge Bread at Lucky’s Market.
Bridge Bread provides employment opportunities to people living on the streets By Sara Hardin When a group of volunteers baked the first batch of Bridge Bread in September of 2011, it is likely that they hadn’t considered the possibility of opening the first Bridge Bread retail location four years later on Cherokee Street. Even so, the program, which employs formerly homeless individuals, has been consistent in its efforts to tackle homelessness and to provide formerly homeless individuals with job opportunities. Fred Domke, who founded Bridge Bread along with his wife, Sharon, created the program with the goal to provide disadvantaged individuals with fair wages and the possibility to establish a positive work record. These workers are trained to bake the various Bridge Bread products, which are then made available for sale at the new bakery location, or through the 35 churches in every corner of the St. Louis area that offer the program’s bread to their congregations. “The only paid employees of Bridge Bread are formerly homeless bakers,” explained Domke. “Every one of them
were on the street and homeless when they were hired, and every one of them has since found housing and is no longer suffering homelessness. Everyone else, including myself, works as a volunteer. About a dozen people volunteer here at the bake shop on Cherokee. We have volunteers that work with our marketing and our supplies, and we have the volunteers from each church that come and pick up the bread and sell the bread to their congregation.” Matthew Doyle, who began volunteering for Bridge Bread after introducing the program to his church, credits the advancement of the program to the generous donors who have helped supply Bridge Bread with the equipment necessary to meet its goals and expand. “From the community we have been blessed with many financial gifts and donations of most of the equipment needed to establish the bakery,” explained Doyle. “This came from individuals, local and national corporations, family trusts and foundations. Without
this help we wouldn’t be where we are today and growing.” Doyle, who also serves as Bridge Bread’s volunteer distribution manager See HOMELESSNESS page 2
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Around Town U.S. Army war hero and longtime Florissant employee laid to rest and more.
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Business Florissant Walmart Supercenter opens doors to community and more.
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School Jennings continues to focus on closing the achievement gap and more.
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Learn & Play Cindy Moore’s take on life; also, check out the Local Author Spotlight
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Movie New “Star Wars” movie links the past to the present.
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Sports Local sports with Gary B.
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Recipes Tips for creating healthy, homemade meals.
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and as a member of the program’s managing board, stresses the importance of finding volunteers willing to put their time and energy into expanding the program’s coverage. Volunteers, Doyle says, are absolutely crucial to the fulfillment of Bridge Bread’s mission and the exposure of homelessness. “The greatest gift anyone can give is their time,” said Doyle. “You can always make more money to replace what you give away, but you can’t make more time in your life. The people who unselfishly give their time to pick up bread from our bakery and sell it in their churches are what make us successful. They are the people truly giving hope to the disadvantaged. Churches participating for a while report that there is more is more understanding of the issues of urban poverty and greater desire to get involved in programs that offer hope and realistic pathways out of poverty.” Since its opening in July, Bridge Bread’s new bakery on Cherokee Street has in-
creased bread sales about 40 percent. The program has also begun to sell its bread through Lucky’s Market in Rock Hill, as well as the farmer’s market in Wright City. With the addition of the sales from these locations, Bridge Bread has more than doubled its sales within the past few months alone. “It’s going well!” said Domke of the new Bridge Bread bakery. “We’re still learning the rhythm of the street. We’ve exceeded our initial sales goals for the bake shop and we really like it here.” Bridge Bread offers something tasty for everyone, including several bread varieties and their famous cinnamon rolls. With every dollar earned from the sales of Bridge Bread products, 75 cents goes toward paying bakers and providing them with lunches and bus passes. Perhaps most importantly, the program’s exposure of urban poverty to people who come from various socioeconomic backgrounds is opening the eyes of its consumers and motivating more indi-
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viduals to take action against homelessness. “This ministry fosters cross-cultural relationships and understanding,” said Doyle. “As volunteers and bakers from different socioeconomic groups interact, a beautiful thing happens. They see each other as God’s people, not stereotypes. As we reach an increasing number of people on a repeated basis in their churches, most every Sunday a greater awareness of the issues of poverty, hunger and homelessness is created and more discussion about solutions takes place.” The new Bridge Bread bakery is located at 2604 Cherokee Street in St. Louis. For more information about Bridge Bread’s mission, visit bridgebread.org. Bridge Bread is also happy to facilitate the process of getting more churches involved in the distribution of Bridge Bread products. For inquiries about how to make Bridge Bread available at your church, contact Matt Doyle at matt.doyle@bridgebread.org.
COMMUNITY VOICES By Dr. Tiffany Anderson As the students in Jennings visited various colleges and businesses over the summer, they reflected on their possible career choices and the level of specificity in which they identified their future occupation was in a large part due to the businesses that allowed us to truly explore their profession. Students at Jennings Junior and Senior High visited Monsanto and explored biotechnology and genomics as one of the many trips over the summer. At Jennings Senior High, a partnership with Walgreens has led to students completing externships while in high school as they learn about the pharmaceutical occupation. Exposure is a significant factor in determining the outcomes for an individual. Therefore, if we seek to change outcomes for students in positive ways, exposure is critical in a real life setting. Another example of a partnership that has led to careers and various other opportunities in North County is the Jennings partnership with Regions Bank. Through the partnership, finance students from Jennings that have matriculated to college and those that have majored in finance have been employed at Regions Bank as bank tellers. Additionally, the
company’s area president Mike Hart, involved 44 bank employees with mentoring 44 middle school students in Jennings School District and students immediately learned that there were many career paths in the bank industry that included human resources, community engagement, management, and banking. Most individuals choose their career after being exposed to something or someone who helped lead them to their career path. If we know exposure plays a significant role in impacting the future, exposure to careers early is essential. The following are four basic things that can be done by any parent or educator to expose students to the career pathways available. 1. In elementary school, highlight careers and colleges individuals attended. In Jennings, our elementary schools have career days and every staff member has their name and college listed outside of their office or classroom to reinforce this concept of colleges and careers and to get students to inquire and learn about the career pathway of others from the adults they are surrounded by daily. 2. Select a company and research the various career pathways within one company that a student may have an interest
in to help them explore possibilities and research organizations that they want to become connected with. 3. Visit companies and become involved in externships and internships. Many companies have opportunities listed on their web page. 4. Expose students to the Missouri career pathways that can be found with resources on the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary website. Early exposure and access is a key factor in improving opportunities for youth and all adults as we help lead students into career pathways they will be successful in for the future. Dr. Tiffany Anderson has been a public school educator for 22 years. In July 2012, Dr. Anderson joined the Jennings School District as Superintendent. 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.
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U.S. Army war hero and longtime Florissant employee laid to rest A funeral procession for Earl M. Szwabo was held on Aug. 31 after his funeral service at Hutchens Mortuary. He was to be laid to rest with honors at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Mr. Szwabo retired from the United States Army after 20 years as a Chief Warrant Officer and then served 40 years Photo courtesy city of Florissant as a police officer and department head with A funeral procession for Earl M. Szwabo was held on Aug. 31 after his funeral service at Hutchens Mortuary. the city of Florissant. He also served as a His funeral procession was led by over twenvolunteer at the Lambert USO facility. ty law enforcement motorcycles comprised of Mr. Szwabo served forty-two months as a POW Florissant PD, St. Charles County PD, Hazelwood in World War II in the hands of the Japanese be- PD, Maryland Heights PD, Webster Groves PD, fore finally being released and returned home. St. Ann PD and the patriotic guard.
Trailnet’s 2015 Share the Street Party and Ride the Rivers Century ride set Trailnet will hold its Share the Street Party and Ride the Rivers Century ride Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ride starts at 7:30 a.m.) The event will be one of the organization’s biggest annual fundraisers with all proceeds benefiting Trailnet’s advocacy work in the region. “We want to activate as many participating groups as possible in pursuit of building for better walking and biking in St. Louis,” said Ralph Pfremmer, Trailnet’s executive director. “Everyone is invited to this free event—which includes live music presented by the St. Louis Blues Society—to join the conversation and help us raise critical funds to benefit Trailnet’s advocacy work.” The party will be held at the Old Post Office Plaza in downtown St. Louis, where the Ride the Rivers Century starts and finishes. While the event will honor those participating in Trailnet’s 2015 Ride the Rivers Century, “this is not just a party for wild century cyclists,” Pfremmer said. He added the event is an opportunity to raise a glass with a broad network of folks who are driven to build on their visions for an energetic, thriving region in which people walk, bike, and have engaging conversations with their neighbors. The event will be family-
friendly. Downtown STL Inc., which serves to promote business interests in St. Louis’ downtown area, will help Trailnet turn the Old Post Office Plaza into a festival where people are invited to mingle and share the street. Attracting more than 700 each year, the Ride the Rivers Century is considered one of the best 100-mile rides in the Midwest. Those interested in riding can register at trailnet.org and stay at the Ballpark Hilton St. Louis for a special rider rate of $89 per night (typically $144) from Sept. 18, to Sept. 20. The cost includes breakfast for two. Secure 24-hour valet parking is available for $10. At the beginning the Ride the River Century, Trailnet will hoist Tibetan-style prayer flags made from donated bicycling jerseys meant to honor Missourians who have been killed in traffic crashes. As of July, that number for 2015 is 434—a six-percent increase from 2014. Jersey donations may be dropped off or mailed to the Trailnet office, located at 411 N. 10th Street, Suite 202. Ride packet pickup is at the Trailnet office on Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or at the Ballpark Hilton Sept. 19, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Wells Fargo Advisors donates $100,000 to the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis Wells Fargo Advisors and the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis (A&E) announced an expanded partnership in the areas of arts and culture. Wells Fargo Advisors’ total investment of $100,000 will expand access to creativity and expression opportunities for underserved youth and help build capacity for local arts organizations in the bi-state, metropolitan region. “Wells Fargo Advisors holds ‘Arts and Culture’ as one of its four key focus areas,” said Vanessa Cooksey, senior vice president of community affairs. “Our company also values maximizing human potential and studies increasingly show that youth participation in the arts improves overall academic achievement, school attendance and acceptance of diverse cultures. This investment with the Arts and Education Council helps Wells he stock market has cerFargo Advisors tainly been an interestmeet several of its ing place the last couple charitable priorities of weeks. These have been some and will make a sigof the wildest days and swings nificant impact in ever seen. With all this sudden our community.” The majority of the investment ($50,000) will serve
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as a lead contribution establishing and launching an “Arts Education Fund” managed by A&E. The Fund will provide tuition scholarships and transportation subsidies intended to remove financial barriers that may prevent talented high school art students in underserved or low-income areas from expanding their creative training outside the traditional classroom setting. The “Arts Education Fund” will partner with new and existing A&E grantee organizations that offer classes and workshops in visual arts, craft, music, and dance disciplines. “Too often A&E hears story after story of talented students with amazing amounts of creative and artistic potential who just can’t augment their studies or training due to financial strain or lack of transportation options,” said Cynthia A. Prost, president of the Arts and Education Council. “This fund will lift those barriers and demonstrate to these young people that anything is possible with expanded access to arts and culture in our community.” The “Arts Education Fund” scholarships will be awarded year-round to augment the academic year as well as summer studies.
Another portion of the grant ($30,000) will serve to expand A&E’s “Arts Leadership and Management Academy” (ALMA) which Wells Fargo Advisors has been supporting for the past three years. The remaining portion of Wells Fargo Advisors’ grant ($20,000) provides general operating support for the Arts and Education Council’s annual campaign which supports nearly 70 arts and arts education organizations that impact and entertain millions of people throughout the 16 county, bi-state region.
Florissant Walmart Supercenter opens doors to community
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Local Author Spotlight: René Vidal and Steve Finkelstein St. Louis sports and leadership experts René Vidal and Steve Finkelstein have launched a new book, “Play Smart to Win in Business: Leadership Lessons from Center Court to Corner Office.” The new book is based on Vidal and Finkelstein’s highly successful careers in both tennis and business coaching, applying sports principles to business and business principles to sports. Working with hundreds of clients and companies over the past 30-plus years, Vidal and Finkelstein have combined their insights and wisdom into a recipe for winning. The two authors have the requisite experience for writing this new book. René Vidal is a six-time NCAA championship coach and author/co-author of three books; and Steve Finkelstein has helped drive the performance of more than 300 companies, including many Fortune 500 companies, mid-size businesses, and nonprofits across many industries. According to Vidal and Finkelstein, “We believe that everyone has the potential to increase their level of performance by understanding and applying some of the best practices used in sports, specifically tennis.” In “Play Smart to Win in Business,” Vidal and Finkelstein take what readers think they know about readiness and execution, and through sports analogies, using online assessment tools and “Corner Office Challenge” end-of-chapter quizzes, bring these two principles to life in an immediately actionable plan for business leaders. “Play Smart to Win in Business” provides readers with a focused game plan to help them rapidly unleash their inner potential, develop their team’s talent and capabilities, and accelerate the overall success of their organization. Vidal and Finkelstein note, “When we began collaborating on ‘Play Smart to Win in Business: Leadership Lessons from Center Court to Corner Office,’ we quickly identified the inextricable link between readiness and execution.” The authors add, “Our commitment to the power of simplicity served as our guide in developing a systematic approach to improving productivity, performance, and results.”
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Housebreaker I told my kids long ago that I hoped they had children just like themselves one day as payback for all the stress they caused me over the years. So far, they have thwarted my evil plan by producing some angelic offspring. Now what? How am I ever going to secure my pound of flesh if they don’t spit out some red-headed terrors? I vividly recall the exact moment my gray hairs began propagating. It was a hot, windless summer night. The window of our second-story bedroom was wide open to allow a smidgeon of breeze to enter. I lay in a semi-conscious trance when I visualized a pair of gangly legs making their way through the window followed by a dark torso. My brain zapped awake and immediately sent out a red alert to my scream-maker to produce mass amounts of noise. The rest of my body did not get the message as I froze Popsicle-still. My tongue puffed up while my throat collapsed allowing only an anemic gasp to escape as I lay quivering and defenseless. Then the midnight murderer crawled up to my bed and lowered its maniacal face slowly towards mine. A sadistic vampire, no less, ready to plunge his thirsty fangs into my feeble neck. Too bad I didn’t make a trip to the bathroom earlier because my faucet was definitely running now. I had always imagined what I would do in such a circumstance. Ha! Let me at the burglar who attempted to take my life and loot. It would be a day he would not forget. First, I would administer a neck-crunching headlock along with a foot-stomping so severe he couldn’t wear shoes again in his lifetime; then a few quick immobilizing elbow jabs to the gut followed by a couple of finger stabs to the eyeballs. And just to make sure he never reproduced a miserable spawn such as himself, a solid knee to the groin. Boom! Neuter the intruder. Problem solved. But there I lay trembling like a tower of Jell-O ready to receive my deathblow and return to Jesus. The stranger’s foul breath was up against my cheek. Its mouth opened and spoke: “Hey Mom, it’s me. I forgot my key and didn’t want to wake you up. Go back to sleep.” My husband continued his song-of-the-dead snoring and, no doubt, dreaming of sandwiches, oblivious that our lives had almost being snuffed out, as I lay wishing ten demonic kids upon my son in the future. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two selfindulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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Jennings continues to focus on closing the achievement gap in high poverty schools In addition to Jennings having a balanced budget and ending the year with a surplus for the third consecutive year in 2015, district science scores improved by 8 percent and district wide, Jennings students outscored all high poverty districts with above 90 percent free lunch in the areas of English and math. Additionally, Fairview Primary students scored 61 percent proficient and advanced in math and recently they were informed they received the St. Louis American Salute to Excellence in Education Monsanto School of Excellence Award in 2015. Woodland Elementary, which traditionally has all students struggle to close literacy gaps, had above 50 percent proficient in English, with 56 percent scoring proficient or above. Jennings continues to focus on replicating best practices across schools within the high poverty district. This was the first year the math and English Common Core standards were aligned to the new state test. Therefore, the Common Core test scores cannot be compared to last year. This serves as a benchmark year for performance on the standards and as a district, Jennings has continued to outperform all local districts with similar poverty and minority demographics in literacy and in math. Jennings has continued to stress the district is a
work in progress. However, the district was prepared for adverse academic impacts following the many days out of school after the Ferguson unrest and after the increased poverty levels in the district which led to a 100 percent free lunch rate. The performance in literacy being above all districts with a similar demographic is promising, and the district attributes part of the results to the various academic initiatives and focus on early childhood giving early exposure to literacy. This year, due to the increased technology knowledge needed for academic success on the new online state test and as a result of the district’s focus on being future ready, the district continues to explore ways to increase student’s exposure to technology in an area where the digital divide has a negative impact on high poverty families. As additional supports to close the opportunity gap, the district has redirected funds to increase math teachers, they have increased tutors during the school day and they have maintained a focus on mental and physical health services during a year of unrest to ensure basic needs were met first. “Jennings remains a work in progress that has shown some positive results in various academic areas,” shared Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Anderson.
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Leader.org awards Hazelwood Elementary Schools $80K in grants McNair and Garrett Elementary, both in the Hazelwood School District, have been selected from hundreds of schools across the country to receive more than $40,000 each from Leader.org. The grants, each covering a five-year period, will be used by both schools for training, coaching and implementation of the national The Leader in Me initiative. Leader.org is an independent 501(c)3 grantmaking charity dedicated to sponsoring programs like Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District FranklinCovey’s The Leader Garrett Elementary staff participates in the Leader in Me training at a professional development in Me. session during the summer. Hazelwood School District’s Garrett and McNair Elementary schools “Last year we incorpo- were awarded five-year grants to develop and implement student leadership programs. rated ways to give students their community and for themselves.” more of a voice by developThe Leader in Me, according to FranklinCovey, ing school-wide leadership jobs, having students lead assemblies and organizing a student advisory differs from other whole-school transformation committee,” said Dr. Jennifer Roper, principal at processes in that it offers a holistic, school-wide McNair. “It is our goal to help build a leadership experience for staff, students, and parents, and culture at McNair, where students see and strive to creates a common language and culture within the school. The leadership principles and lessons are reach their potential.” According to FranklinCovey, The Leader in Me not taught as a curriculum, but instead are incoris a whole-school transformation model — devel- porated into coursework, traditions, systems, and oped in partnership with educators — that em- culture. “I congratulate Dr. Roper and Dr. Melton on powers students with the leadership and life skills this extraordinary achievement and thank Leader. they need to thrive in the 21st century. It is based on secular principles and practices of personal, in- org for their generous support,” said Dr. Ingrid Clark-Jackson, HSD interim superintendent. “As terpersonal, and organizational effectiveness. “The Leader in Me helps schools create a culture we know, leaders can be developed. Because the and an ‘operating system’ that unlocks the poten- seed will be planted at an earlier age, the more tial of children,” said E. Boyd Craig, chairman of likely these students will become the next generaLeader.org. “It equips and prepares them with the tion of leaders in their schools and communities. character and competence to lead in an era of tre- I applaud the Garrett and McNair administrators mendous challenge, complexity and opportunity.” and staff for recognizing this and for their reGarrett Elementary will also implement the sourcefulness in making it happen.” Dr. Roper is looking forward to the work and Leader in Me program this school year. “I have seen what Leader in Me can do for stu- the results to come. “We will continue to refine, review, and create dents through past experiences and my hope is even more opportunities this year,” she said. “Our that it will do the same for our students here in Hazelwood,” said Dr. Eric Melton, Garrett El- job is to help nurture successful and happy indiementary principal. “Leader in Me gives students viduals while they are students here and far into the power to make a difference in their school, the future.”
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‘Star Wars! If they should bar wars…’
I had the odd fortune of being a St. Louis teenager during the summer of 1977. All my friends were talking about “Star Wars,” this great new science-fiction movie. My folks took us to the theater when they could, but it seemed like all my classmates saw it before me. In the Southtown Famous Barr, I even read part of the novelization on their bookrack to see what the fuss was all about. Our first attempt to see the film at the Mark Twain Theater in South County (now a banquet hall) ended in disappointment, but the second attempt was a success. I ended up in the first row and, I have to say, Princess Leia and Luke looked awesome even at that angle. George Lucas and his film made me even more of a cinema buff than I already was. All the current buzz about “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” brought back those great memories. Will Dec. 18, 2015 become as historic a date as the original’s opening on May 25, 1977? If nothing else, it’s a license to print money for Disney Studios. This one could set the bar even higher for opening weekends and repeat viewings of the movie. (Should I get in line now?) My high school years were punctuated by talk of Jedi Knights and the Force. The classic “Donny and Marie Osmond Show” even featured dancing Storm Troopers in one musical segment (“We’re Darth Vader’s raiders!”). Bill Murray, playing his lounge singer on “SNL,” even warbled the beautiful lines “Star Wars! If they should bar wars, would they let these ‘Star Wars’ stay?” The merchandising for “The Force Awakens” makes me smile,
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though. During one San Diego Comic-Con, a Fox executive recounted the time when the “Star Wars” booth at the convention was three guys promoting this great, unknown movie. Nowadays, Lucas’ fingerprints are all over the convention floor in the action figures, costumes and massive displays. Back in 1977, the marketing machine struggled to create merchandise for the Christmas holidays. Kenner created an “Early Bird Kit,” which was basically an empty box containing the mail-order form for four “Star Wars” action figures. The news media chided Kenner for basically selling a box for Christmas. My colleagues at work and I are looking forward to the new film. I am visualizing the line at the Irvine Spectrum near me on opening day. You might need a land speeder to actually find a decent parking spot in that mall. The Spectrum has 21 screens, including IMAX and RPX, a premium format plus luxury seating, which will all have the Force in them. May the Force be with you always, especially in December. “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” photos courtesy Lucasfilm 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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
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2015 Hazelwood Harvestfest Saturday, September 12 | 9 am - 6 pm
Howde rshe ll Pa rk a t 6810 How d e r s h e l l Roa d i n Ha ze l w oo d , n ex t t o t h e F i r e S t at i o n NEW ACTIVITIES ADDED Human Sphere Races: Get ready to roll! Step inside a 7’ diameter clear vinyl sphere and feel what it’s like to be a hamster. Players use their hands and feet to rotate and move the spheres from the inside as they race against their opponent. Two people will be competing against each other for each race. Trackless Train Rides: All aboard its time to catch the Hazelwood Cannonball Express. A mini Train Station will be set up where kids and adults can board and get off this delightful choo-choo train as it loops around the park. Other features include a whistle, a bell to ring and an engine that puffs smoke. Inflatables: To help kids use up that abundance of energy and get some good exercise, Hazelwood is offering these fun inflatables at Harvestfest: • Boot Camp Blitz – Get ready for the ultimate challenge of basic training with this 91-ft. long obstacle course. Challenge your opponent through climbing, sliding, jumping through hoops, cross the pit, then grab and swing on the industry’s only fully inflatable rope, crawl up the mountain and then slide to the finish. • Wacky World Obstacle Course – Enter the world of craziness by having fun running, climbing, crawling, sliding, jumping, dodging, doing Hopscotch, squeezing, and twisting yourself Wacky. The excitement never ends. • CrayonLand 6 in 1 Combo Inflatable – For smaller kids with hoops inside and outside, a jumping area, pop-ups, steps to get to the slide, and finally, a slide down to the landing. Violin Music by Justin Meaux: Meaux is currently a Hazelwood resident who began studying violin at the age of three using the same Suzuki Method he now uses to teach both children and adults. Over the years, he has performed with many professional groups such as the Illinois Symphony Orchestra and the Trans Siberian Orchestra. In addition, Meaux is pursuing an MBA at Webster University. He will be performing “live” under the Howdershell Park pavilion at 11:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
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unteerism. It’s not based on beauty or talent. A $500 scholarship and other nice prizes will be awarded to the new queen. She will also get to host her own celebration dance party, starting at 12 p.m. Live Entertainment: Griffin & The Gargoyles:
Young women between the ages of 15 and 18, who are Hazelwood residents, will be competing for a chance to be crowned as the new Miss Hazelwood 2015. The outgoing Miss Hazelwood 2014 Briana Barr will be hosting this event, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the main stage area set up near the tennis courts. A special master of ceremonies will be asking questions to each of the candidates during the final qualifying round in front of a panel of judges. When the judges leave to make their final decision, Mayor Robinson will welcome everyone to the event and Briana Barr will share some of her exciting experiences as Miss Hazelwood 2014. The competition is based on the following factors: poise; personality; communication skills; willingness to represent Hazelwood; school activities; and community vol-
At 2 p.m., St. Louis’ premier high-energy party and dance band, known as Griffin and The Gargoyles, will begin rockin’ the park with favorite song hits for a four-hour period. Recently awarded “Best Cover Band” by the St. Louis Riverfront Times, their musicianship and dynamic sound are the reasons why they’ve played to packed houses for many years. This band plays the widest variety of music in the St. Louis area, including Usher and Lady Gaga to Frank Sinatra, Elvis, The Temptations and everything in between. They like to mix it up so that everyone has a good time. Griffin & The Gargoyles has shared the stage with The O’Jays, Nelly, Karmin and Fredbird, to just name a few.
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Connect Hearing Jonathan Bushman, H.I.S. 745 Dunn Rd. Hazelwood, Mo 63042 314-839-8500 www.connecthearing.com Crystal Creek Health & Rehabilitation 250 New Florissant Rd. South Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-2211 www.communicarehealth.com Curves/Jenny Craig 1817 Dunn Road Florissant, MO 63033 314-839-0077 Facebook.com/curvesjennycraigMO Curves 3833 Vaile Ave Florissant, MO 63034 314-837-1103 www.curves.com Darren Nelson TRC Agency 7220 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Ste. 100 Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-445-1511 Deavers Restaurant & Sports Bar 2109 Charbonier Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-0002 www.deaversrestaurant.com Deer Valley Home Health Services 8600 Airport Rd. St. Louis, MO 63134 314-355-3679 www.deervalleyhomehealth.com Dr. J. Tim Flynn Chiropractor 5976 Howdershell Rd., Ste. 104 Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-895-8700 Ehrlich’s Kitchen & Bath and Heating & Cooling 5995 Howdershell Rd. Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-837-9999 www.ehrlichskitchensandbaths.com Fogarty’s House of Vapor 452 Howdershell Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-942-1360 Fogarty’s House of Vapor 2318A N, Hwy 67 Florissant, MO 63033 314- 736-5268 ITS Computers 1101 Howdershell Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-839-3000 www.ITSComputersonline.com
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Parking will be available at Howdershell Park, as well as at White Birch Park, 1186 Teson Road, with shuttle buses running back and forth on a regular basis.
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9 am – noon 10:30 am & 1:30 pm 10: 30 am 11 am & 1:15m 11 am Noon & 2 pm 12 pm 1 – 5 pm 1 – 5 pm 9 am– 5 pm 9 am – 5 pm
Petting Zoo Horseshoe Tournaments Miss Hazelwood Coronation Violin Music by Justin Meaux Home Run Derby, Ages 7-12 Free Bingo (hosted by Hazelnuts) Miss Hazelwood Dance Party Free Pony Rides The Bubble Bus Boot Camp Blitz Wacky World Obstacle Course
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES Used Book Sale: At Harvestfest, the Community Enrichment Commission plans to host its annual Used Book Sale under a big tent. Fairgoers can browse through hundreds of donated books in good condition and purchase them at a bargain price. All proceeds benefit the Commission’s Reading Is Elementary Program as well as the Community Art Fair in Hazelwood. Arts & Crafts Show/Information Booths: Crafters who purchase booth space for $35 can showcase their home-made creations at an Arts & Crafts Show on the north side of the park. Non-profit groups will be running carnival games and selling food items as fund-raising projects at the event. Organizations and businesses will be handing out literature at information booths set up in the park as well. In addition, The T.E.A.M. Food Pantry will be manning a booth and accepting donations of non-perishable food items to help needy families living in the Hazelwood and Florissant areas. Children’s Activity Area: This section of the park, located inside the tennis courts, provides an area for kids to use their imagination and create things like draw-string backpacks and candy tubes. City Services Tent: The Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division staff plans to give away exercise bands, reflective slap bracelets, candy key chains, and tumblers showing the “H” logo with lid and straw. There will also be sign-up sheets for residents interested in becoming a member of Hazelwood’s volunteer ad-hoc Green Committee. Literature about the importance of recycling will be available as well. The Green Committee meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Hazelwood Community Center, starting at 5 p.m. Community Service Opportunity: The Hazelwood Harvestfest is an excellent opportunity for area high school students to earn some of the Community Service time required for graduation. Interested students should contact their high school community service coordinator or call the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Office at (314) 731-0980.
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Sports University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s golf team ranked 15th The team begins the 2015-16 season ranked in the Golf World/Nike Golf Preseason Division II College Coaches’ Poll. Troy Halterman is in his seventh year as the head coach of the Tritons as they start their quest for another NCAA appearance. His credentials include the 2015 GLVC and Midwest Region Coach of the Year. After finishing 12th in the championships last year, UMSL has been in the ‘big show’ three of the last four years and is ranked second on the program’s single season charts. Coach Halterman has all five golfers returning from last year that includes: Seniors Colby Yates, Anthony Cope, juniors Matt Barry, Julien de Poyen and sophomore Markus Lindberg. Yates, a two-time all-region and two-time allGLVC honoree and Cope owned a team scoring average with Division II PING All-Midwest Region honors. Barry led the Tritons at the NCAA Division II Championships and Poyen picked up all-league honors. Lindberg accomplished three top-10 finishes. * The little white ball is flying Sunday is charity softball in Cottleville The event will be held Sept. 13 at the St. Charles Community College at 2 p.m. The St. Charles Community College Police Department and Cottleville Police Department takes on Cottleville Fire Protection District and Central County Fire Protection District. The benefit aids the ‘Unlimited Play’s McAuley Playground’ and the SCC Student relief fund. Go to www.CityOfCottleville for all the details. Steve Runge is your emcee. * A lot of excitement
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Rams are ready for the start of the season Sunday The St. Louis football Rams open the 2015 regular season campaign this Sunday at the Edward Jones Dome against the Seattle Seahawks at noon. The team is ‘lean and mean’ and down to the 53-man roster with five
on the taxi squad. Head coach Jeff Fisher discusses cutting players. “Well our personal philosophy here is I prefer to talk to everybody. I don’t know if that’s the case around the league, but I’ll have individual conversations with every single person that we’ll release. Like we discussed, I want them to feel good about their efforts and they helped this team get better and they got better and they should feel good about it. Doors are opened elsewhere.” For more information on the team go to www. StLouisRams.com * New faces...hopefully different results Rascals getting ready for playoffs The River City Rascals play their professional baseball at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon in the West Division of the Frontier League. The Rascals along with the Normal CornBelters, Travis City Beach Bums and the Southern Illinois Miners will compete in post-season games. For post season schedule, go to the Rascal’s website www.RiverCityRascals.com * 2nd season starts Rascals stadium naming rights available When Nov. 1 rolls around, the stadium will have a new name. Besides River City baseball, the location has seen Presidential rallies, Pujols vs Shaq home run derby, celebrity appearances, 5k runs, auto shows, Ram’s Head Coach Jeff Fisher’s Celebrity Softball game and MSHSAA baseball championships to name a few. To apply, go to the Rascal’s website www.RiverCityRascals.com * Gary B Stadium sounds good Tune into Your Health Plus Radio Show, Every Saturday at 8 a.m. on KSLQ 104.5 FM
For more information go to www.YourHealthPlus.info. One-hundred percent natural products to help focus, reduce stress, more energy, curb your appetite, healthiest coffee, anti-aging serum and more… Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.
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Back-to-school basics : Tips for creating healthy, homemade meals
The start of a new school year means less time to think about dinner. The good news is, with just a little advance planning and these three easy tips, in no time you’ll be whipping up wholesome “A+” meals your family will love. Stock Your Pantry: Add canned fruits, vegetables, proteins and soups to your back-to-school shopping list. Like home canning, cans seal in foods’ natural goodness and nutrition, making hearty, homemade meals simple and delicious. Get Creative: For a healthy, home-cooked dinner, all
you need is a can opener, a strainer and some imagination. Canned crushed tomatoes, sliced carrots and chopped spinach create a savory Vegetable Lasagna worthy of seconds, and canned chicken with white beans, hominy and chicken broth combine for a White Chicken Chili that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Involve Kids in Meal Prep: Moms face a number of challenges when trying to get their kids to eat more fruit and vegetables. According to a recent study conducted by Cans Get You Cooking, canned foods help a
majority of moms (76 percent) get fruits and vegetables on the table, and into kids’ diets. Another way to encourage kids to eat healthy meals is to include them in meal preparation, which also teaches skills like measuring, counting and following directions.
Vegetable Lasagna Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 40 minutes | Servings: 12
Ingredients: 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 large garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese 1 large egg 12 no-boil lasagna noodles 1 14.5-ounce can sliced carrots, well drained 1 13.5-ounce can chopped spinach, well drained 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions: In 2-quart saucepan over high heat, heat tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce to low and simmer uncovered 10 minutes to blend flavors. Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 12-by-8-inch baking dish. In medium bowl combine ricotta cheese and egg until well mixed.
Place 3 uncooked noodles lengthwise across the pan. Top with 1/3 of tomato sauce. With spatula, spread 1/3 of ricotta mixture. Scatter 1/3 of carrots and spinach on ricotta and 1/3 of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with uncooked noodles, tomato sauce, ricotta, vegetables and mozzarella two more times. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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Cover dish with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover dish; bake 10 minutes longer. Let cool before cutting.
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Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, diced 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 10-ounce cans chicken breast, drained and flaked 1 15.5-ounce can small white beans, drained and rinsed 1 15.5-ounce can white hominy, drained and
rinsed 1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth 1 4.5-ounce can chopped green chiles, drained 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or cilantro Sour cream Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
onion, celery and garlic in hot oil about 5 minutes until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
Directions: In 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, cook
To serve, garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with sour cream and shredded cheese.
Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook 1 minute. Add chicken, white beans, hominy, chicken broth, green chiles, salt and pepper. Over high heat, heat to boiling; reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events Sept. 9: 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 314-8316121. Sept. 10: Square dancing Learn square dancing at a 10 week class starting Sept. 17 at 7:15 p.m. at Florissant Valley Christian Church at 1325 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. Cost is $5 per night per person. Call for registration 314-839-2134 or 314-837-4729. Visit us at www. missouripromenaders.com. Sept. 10: Military reunion Employees, friends and relatives of the 1960-90s Army Aviation and Troop Commands – PEOs, DFA, UNCLE, FMS, SOS and DMIS – stationed 4300 Goodfellow Boulevard in St. Louis are invited to a reunion. Activities include a picnic at Shelter 3 at Blanchette Park at
1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles at 11 a.m. Bring lawn chairs and a dessert to pass around if you want. Attendees are asked to bring a memento that could be used as a door prize – such as an old AVSCOM/ TROSCOM logo item or a gift from where you live. Tickets are still available for $20. Make checks payable to AVSCOM Reunion; and mail to 1108 St. Charles Ave., St. Charles, MO 63301. All monies must be received by Sept. 1. Include an email address if available. For more information, contact Steve Bossomo on Facebook, call Gary Nenninger 704-9683 or email Pat Guy at pguysmile@yahoo.com. Sept. 11: 9-11 ceremony A commemorative ceremony will be located at the parking lot of the VFW. Mayor Schneider will be the guest speaker. Please join us for this solemn tribute at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois starting at 7 p.m. For more information call 314831-6121.
Sept. 11: Chicken fried steak dinner Dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Sept. 12: Recycling event The Pattonville School District in partnership with the Midwest Recycling Center will host an electronic recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon at the Pattonville Learning Center at 11097 St. Charles Rock Road in St. Ann. The recycling event will be held rain or shine. Most items - whether working or not - can be recycled for free, however fees will be collected for televisions sized 27 inches and up. Sept. 12: Community shred event This event is free to the community so feel free to bring old tax returns, old credit card statements, old bank statements, etc. and have those documents containing important personal information securely shredded on-site at Provident Insurance Agency LLC at 2875 Patterson Road in Florissant from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. We will also raffle off some great gift certificates; as well we will be collecting donations for T.E.A.M (The Emergency Assistance Ministry) to help keep the shelves of our local food bank stocked. We just ask that participants limit their shred contents to two banker sized boxes (13 x 13 x 17 inches each). Sept. 12: Table and tailgate sale Table and tailgate sale at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church at 2615 Shackelford Road, in Florissant. Sale runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Indoors the suggested donation is $15 per table. Parking lot space the suggested donation is $15 for three adjacent parking spots (you will have to provide your own tables). Call the church at 314-831-1300
for more details and to sign-up. Sept. 12: Flea market Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Richard at 314-837-7057 for more information. Sept. 12: Breakfast Breakfast served at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 to 10 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-8316121. Sept. 12: 3rd Annual Taste In Ferguson Annual Taste In Ferguson takes place 3 – 6 p.m. at Savoy Banquet Ctr. at 119 S. Florissant Rd. in Ferguson. Tickets available, $20 per person, children U10 free. Over 20 culinary vendors will be present. For more information visit www. TheTasteInFerguson.com. Sept 12: Sock hop A sock hop, featuring the “Hot Flashes,” will take place 7 – 10 p.m. at St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church at 2900 St. Catherine Street in Florissant. Donation cost is $20 in advance; $25 at the door (includes 3 drink tickets) or, a table of 8 for $130. Call 314-837-7113 for tickets or more information. Sept. 13: Fall festival St. Mark’s United Methodist Church at 315 Graham Road in Florissant is having their annual Fall Festival at 12 p.m. Activities include, bobbing for apples, crafts, three-legged races, hula hoop and pie eating contest, cake walk, bounce houses, face painting, food truck and many other fun events. This is a free event. Sept. 13: BB gun meat shoot Meat shoot along with food available to purchase will take place at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 1 to 4 pm. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Sept. 15: Free blood pressure screenings Free blood pressure screenings will be held beginning Sept. 15 at Life Care Center of Florissant. The screening will be held the third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. For more information please call 314-8313752. Sept. 16: 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 314-8316121. Sept. 17: City of Florissant’s Town Hall Meeting for Senior Citizens Enjoy a free Breakfast with Mayor Thomas P. Schneider as he addresses the Senior Citizens of Florissant from 9 – 11 a.m. at the James J. Eagan Center. City of Florissant Department Heads will be present as well as organizations such as the fire department, the school
districts, St. Louis County Library, Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, Chamber of Commerce, AARP, OASIS, the Veterans Administration, the County Older Resident Program, Christian Hospital, the Center for Hearing & Speech, the Community Action Agency, and CLAIM. Call the city of Florissant Senior Office at 314-839-7605 to make your breakfast reservation for Mayor Schneider’s Town Hall Meeting for Senior Citizens. Sept. 18: Country Western Dance Get your boots on for this Country Western Dance featuring the Gene Maynard Band playing all your country favorites at the Florissant Community Center, the James J. Eagan Center from 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets are $8 each if purchased before the event in the Senior Citizen Office in Florissant City Hall. All residents and nonresidents are invited. Ticket price includes admission, light snacks and dancing. Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. Call the Florissant Senior Office at 314839-7605 for more information. Sept. 18: Pork steak dinner Dinner served 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 314-8316121. Sept. 18: Parkwood Elementary School 50th anniversary celebration Parkwood Elementary School will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a family and alumni event from 6 to 9 p.m.at the school, which is located at 3199 Parkwood Lane in Maryland Heights. All current and former students, families and staff are invited to attend. The event will include a photo booth, games and prizes, food (including popcorn, cotton candy and cake), face painting, temporary tattoos, bounce houses and a hula-hoop contest. Presale tickets will be available soon via the Parkwood website (parkwood.psdr3.org). Parkwood’s PTA is also spearheading a 50thYear Outdoor Classroom Commemorative Project. Those interested in volunteering or making a donation for the project should contact the PTA at ParkwoodPTA@hotmail.com. Sept. 19: Suicide prevention awareness event The 7th Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Fundraiser includes a 5K race and a one mile fun run, as well as a men’s and coed softball tournament at St. Ferdinand Park in Florissant. There will also be a barbeque hosted by the Florissant Youth Advisory Commission. All proceeds from the tournament walk and barbeque will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This event is held in loving memory of Alex McArthur. Registration is open online or at the James J. Eagan and John F. Kennedy Community Centers. For a link to online registration, visit www.florissantmo.com click Recreation tab, and click “Suicide Prevention Awareness Fundraiser” under Topics of Interest. For additional information call the JFK Center front desk at 314-921-4250.
www.mycnews.com • Community News • September 9, 2015 Sept. 19: Book signing Nancy Kibens will be signing copies of her book “An Unfinished Life” from 11 am - 1 pm at 6 North Café at 14438 Clayton Road in Ballwin. For more information call 636-527-0400 or visit www.6northcafe.com. Sept. 19: Luke’s Legacy run Luke’s Legacy, Inc. will be holding its 5th Annual Run/Walk to help carry out its mission and to benefit the Gateway Affiliate of MADD. “Hope 4 Tomorrow” is a 5K run/ one mile MADD Dash in celebration of Luke’s life as we remember his 22nd birthday. The run/walk will be held at Legacy Park, 5490 Church St. in Cottleville, Missouri at 8 a.m. For more information and to register online visit lukeslegacy.org. Sept. 20: Interfaith concert Arts & Faith St. Louis is presenting its annual free concert Fifth Annual Interfaith Concert: Building a Harmonious St. Louis to bring together people of all backgrounds and faiths. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Sheldon Concert Hall at 3648 Washington in St. Louis. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.artsfaithstl.org and www. facebook.com/artsfaithstl. Sept. 20: Celebrating AAUW The American Association of University Women FergusonFlorissant Branch (North County) opens its program year with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. All individuals interested in women’s equity are invited to attend. State President Diane Ludwig will be in attendance. An overview of AAUW\s mission, programs, and activities will be featured and the latest research report dealing with women in STEM fields will be distributed. For additional information and directions, call 314831-6884, 314-831-5359 or e-mail sbreeze@mindspring.com. Sept. 20: Author appearance Nini Harris, local historian and author of 13 books about St. Louis history and architecture, will appear at Taille de Noyer at 1896 S. Florissant Rd. (on McCluer High school campus) at 2 p.m. She will speaking about her latest book “A Most Unsettled State, First Person Accounts of St. Louis During the Civil War.” Admission for this fund raising event for the ongoing upkeep of Taille de Noyer will be $10. Reservations can be made by calling 314-409-9478 or 314838-4536 or by sending a check to FVHS, P.O. Box 298, Florissant, MO 63032. Refreshments will be served and Nini Harris’ books will be available for sale Sept. 21: Health seminar If you suffer from back pain or headaches that impact your daily life, join SSM Health DePaul Hospital neurologist, Sid Kaul, MD, and neurosurgeon, Victor Williams, MD, for an informative discussion about various treatments to successfully manage your pain. The seminar will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at DePaul Hospital’s May Conference Center at 12303 DePaul Drive. Dr. Kaul will discuss the causes and current treatments for migraines, including Botox. Dr. Williams will discuss several
options to address back pain such as injection therapies, medication management, spinal cord stimulation and minimally invasive back surgery. Enjoy a light dinner and ask questions about treatment options for headaches and back pain. The program is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 1-866-SSMDOCS (1-866-776-3627) to register by phone or register online at ssmhealth.com/neurosciences. Sept. 22: Square dancing Free Modern Western Square Dance introduction sponsored by West County Spinners Square Dance Club on Tuesdays, Sept. 15 and 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church at 14088 Clayton Rd. in Chesterfield at the southeast corner of Clayton Rd and Hwy 141. Our square dance program continues on subsequent Tuesdays at $5 per person with free snacks. Children ages 8-18 are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Couples and singles of all ages are welcome. No experience is necessary. Wear casual clothes and be prepared to have fun square dancing! Register or just show up. Go to www.westcountyspinners.com. Sept. 23: Red Cross blood drive Blood drive at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church at 2615 Shackelford Road in Florissant from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. Call the church at 314-831-1300 or sign up on line at redcrossblood.org sponsor code BlessedSavior. Sept. 23: 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 314-8316121. Sept. 24: Wine At The Warehouse “Wine At The Warehouse,” an evening of savory food, fun, live music, raffles, and great wines is hosted by St. Louis HELP, the nonprofit Health Equipment Lending Program that freely loans home medical equipment to any person or family in need. “Wine At The Warehouse” will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Louis HELP’s warehouse in Olivette at 9709 Dielman Rock Island Drive. The evening includes dinner catered by the Seoul Taco Food Truck, live music by the Ulysses Hoff Band, a “Corks for A Cause” Wine Pull and raffle prizes. Tickets for “Wine At The Warehouse” are $45 per person, a portion of which is tax deductible. For more information or reservations, contact St. Louis HELP at 314-567-4700, email cannonstlhelp@yahoo.com or see the website http://www.stlhelp.org. Please RSVP by Sept.21. Sept. 25 – Oct. 4: Alpha Players production of “Oliver” Performances at the Florissant Civic Center Theater will take place Sept. 25, 26, Oct. 2, 3 and 4. Tickets are on sale at the Civic Center Theater box office. Sept. 25: Chicken dinner All you can eat chicken, dine in only, three-piece available to go 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.
Sept. 26: Trivia night St. Marks United Methodist Church at 315 Graham Road in Florissant is having their 13th annual Trivia Night starting at 6:30 pm. Cost is still only $10 per person with up to 10 people at a table. We have a terrific silent auction and snacks and soda are provided. You can bring any food items for your table; this is a really fun family event with babysitting provided by our certified staff at only $2 per child. You must sign up for babysitting by Sept. 23. Call Debbie or April in the church office at 314837-9404 to reserve a table as we expect a sell-out.
more. Autumn in the Park will start Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will conclude on Sept. 27 from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Overland City Hall at 314-428-4321 or look us up on the web at www.overlandbusinessassociation.org.
Sept. 26: Lau out Lau at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois. All profits go to support Veterans. Ask for Melody at 314-831-6121. Sept. 26: Trivia night Lung Cancer Connection, Inc., the only lung cancer advocacy and support group in the greater St. Louis area, is excited to announce its 1st Annual Rock ‘n Roll Trivia Night at The Pavilion at Lemay at 305 Gregg Road. This fundraiser is being organized to raise awareness of the devastating toll lung cancer takes on those in the greater St. Louis community and to honor and support those affected by the disease. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Bring your own snacks and beverages – no glass bottles are permitted. Join the fun as we give prizes for the best decorated table in the Rock ‘n Roll theme and for the best dressed team in the Rock ‘n Roll theme. There will be raffle baskets, booze wagon raffle, 50/50, head or tails and lots more fun. Gather up your friends and purchase a table of eight for only $180. Single space is available for $25 per person. Sponsorships are available for business and we are looking for items for our raffle baskets. Sept. 26: Orthopedic Fair Christian Hospital’s Graham Medical Center Rehabilitation Services is hosting a 25th anniversary celebration and open house on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m.1 p.m. at the Graham Medical Center at 1150 Graham Rd. in Florissant. Stop by and learn about the extraordinary orthopedics and rehabilitation services that Christian Hospital has to offer, and help celebrate 25 years of helping people get their lives back with the help of Graham Medical Center Rehabilitation Services. There will be lectures, screenings, refreshments, tours, demos, informational booths and so much more, including the opportunity to sign up for a mammogram. Register for the event by calling 314-747-WELL (9355) or tollfree 1-877-747-WELL (9355). Sept. 26-27: Autumn in the Park Festival Fall into autumn as the city of Overland and the Overland Business Association proudly present their Annual Autumn in the Park Festivities at Norman Myers Park in Overland. There will be live music, craft booths, food and drinks, cake and pie contests, Calvary Encampment with demonstrations, activities for the kids, mechanical bull rides, a movie in the park Saturday night and much
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Rambling about gambling Practically everyone has something they regret from their past including me. One of them concerns the boat in a moat. Before the St. Charles casino became fenced in by sheet piling and turned into a huge kajillion dollar monstrosity, it started as a gambling boat that actually plied the Missouri river with a load of gamblers. With the losses of gamblers, it became bigger and bigger until it rivals something you might see in Las Vegas. My regret is, I once wrote in favor of a gambling boat. I reasoned that all the area’s gambling money was going to Illinois. If we had our own boat, it would furnish many jobs and tax dollars for our area. I conveniently disregarded the profits that would go elsewhere. I also disregarded claims some people would gamble away their homes, fortunes and businesses. Even after discovering friends and acquaintances lost everything, I found it hard to believe. But it happened and some claim it happens frequently. I often countered this discovery with what I still consider a valid surmise, “We can’t save people from
themselves”…or more to the point, I can’t. A retired man I know explained that his late wife was another of those victims of gambling disease and, in her case, it was severe. She gambled away their savings and was on the brink of losing their home when she contracted a fatal disease and died. He told me she even signed herself out of the casino, something gambling addicts can do and the casino no longer allows them in. If they sneak in, the county sheriff is called and they pay a fine. She did that four times. Like I said, severe. I often wonder if this is caused by a separate gene of some sort or a brain secretion since others gamble but seldom get carried away. I also wonder how many others lost everything in casinos. One friend not only lost his vehicle and home, his wife and children gave up and left him. Another elderly widow lost her late husband’s fortune and house and her grown offspring had to grocery shop for her. If they gave her the
grocery money, she would head straight to the casino. Sometimes, I would hear stories from someone who made a killing on the boat. One such man won about $16,000 playing a slot machine. After that, the casino rolled out the red carpet for him. He received special VIP treatment like free meals and other favors. It worked well. He lost the entire $16,000 and a lot more during following visits. These aren’t stupid people. They’re at least average intelligence and many are above average. Just looking at the monstrosities called casinos around the area that were financed and built from gamblers’ losses one would think it was insanity to challenge casino tables. Yet many do. I’ve tried it and broke out in a sweat if I was $20 down. After a few attempts at the beginning, I left it to others with better skills and nerve …or is it insanity? I realize at first, it was some sort of rush if I won a few bucks. However, I got the same sort of rush when I won my class in what used to be auto crosses on slalom courses on empty big store parking lots before Sunday closing laws were repealed. It was a one-car-at-a-time, low-speed slalom race against a clock for sports cars; basically harmless and inexpensive. Do I have a sports car driving gene of some sort…or a brain secretion? Probably just a lead foot. 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.
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