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By Sara Hardin People of all ages from around the world can find entertainment through the creations of Graphite Lab, a game studio on St. Louis soil that has been gaining attention for its innovative and accessible games for a wide range of audiences. Opened in Westport Plaza in 2009, Graphite Lab has developed a reputation for building quality games for early childhood entertainment, but the studio’s talented team is committed to creating universally entertaining experiences. “We like to make games of all shapes and sizes for people of all shapes and sizes,” explained Graphite Lab Studio Director, Matt Raithel. “We have had a very good reputation for developing games for early childhood users and players. I have three daughters, so I’ve got three clients at home who tell me what they want to see and what’s fun and what’s not. I’ve got a personal connection with making games that young kids can play and learn from. At the same time I’m a gamer myself, so we make games that we as a studio would like to play as well, and those games may come out on platforms that may skew towards an older audience. We straddle that line a little bit. We’ve also gotten a lot of attention for a new original title we’ve been working on that’s called ‘Hive Jump,’ which is going to skew toward more of a teen audience.” Raithel explained that the success of “Hive Jump” has been a “game changer” for the studio, particularly after the game was touted in August by Nintendo at PAX (Penny Arcade Expo), a gaming festival in Seattle that connects game publishers from all over the world and showcases upcoming games. “(‘Hive Jump’) is still in development and it won’t release for a little while yet, but even as an early game demo people have been playing it and really responding well to it,” explained Raithel. “We were hosted by Nintendo at PAX and had thousands of people play the game. As far as our visibility and visibility for the game, it’s tremendous. That type of event brings publicity that we can’t manufacture ourselves, so it’s really flattering and really important to our team to have those opportunities, and to keep getting those as we get closer to (‘Hive Jump’s) release.” The game, a sci-fi multiplayer in

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Submitted photo Matt Raithel, Studio Director for Graphite Lab, a video game company who’s upcoming game “Hive Jump” has received international attention after being touted by Nintendo.

which the players take on the role of alien-fighting “space marines,” has already attracted a huge amount of attention within the gaming community despite the fact that its release isn’t expected until the first quarter of 2016. The game is expected to be released on PC, Mac, and Linux, as well as Nintendo’s WiiU. Despite the longtime success of the video game industry and the industry’s incredible number of consumers, the need for legitimate degree programs for aspiring game developers has been lacking. Raithel, who teaches motion graphics at Maryville University, explained that the demand for game design curriculums is being noticed, and said that Maryville itself will begin offering game design classes in the fall of 2016. “There are a lot of kids, as you can probably imagine, who play video games and would love to make them one day,” said Raithel. “It’s not something that parents can really advise well on because it has not been an established career path for the previous

generation. A doctor goes to medical school, a lawyer takes the Bar – what does a game designer do? It’s about educating kids, teachers and parents about how viable this industry really is and See DIGITAL FUN AND GAMES page 2

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Vol. 94 No. 38

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Around Town Citizens for Modern Transit and Great Rivers Greenway team up for Ten Toe Express program and more.

Business Curves/Jenny Craig centers in North County under new ownership.

School Hazelwood Parent University helps parents help students and more.

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

Movie “Everest” allows moviegoers to climb every mountain.

Sports Local sports with Gary B.

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

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how strong it is and how rewarding it can be to make fun games that people can enjoy, and there’s meaning behind that.” For more information about Graphite Lab, visit their website at www.graphitelab.com. Submitted photo. A screenshot from the upcoming Graphite Lab game “Hive Jump.”

COMMUNITY VOICES Mending fences between the police and the community By Dr. Rance Thomas Since the Michael Brown killing in Ferguson, there have been many issues brought to light in North St. Louis County including racial profiling, improprieties in some municipal courts, police being used as revenue generators in some of the smaller municipalities, etc. One issue that has been highly spotlighted is the lack of good relations between the police and the community, especially the African-American community or African-Americans generally. This has been identified by the U. S. Justice Department and other studies and observations made in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area within the last year. They concluded that there is mistrust between the two groups. The question now is what can we do about this? Since there have been some reforms made in the municipal courts and a restriction on the percentage of revenue generated by the police that can be used by municipalities in North St. Louis County, this creates an opportunity for the police and the African-American community to create a better relationship. Of course, one way to do this is for the police and the community to have contact with one another at times other than in times of trouble. That is, they can now get together and get to know one another as human beings

and as individuals. This is what North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice has been advocating since the Michael Brown shooting by holding general meetings, panel discussions, breakfast meetings, and committee meetings with mayors, police officials, clergy and others. Its Discussion and Solutions Committee consisting of police officials, clergy, and others has agreed that the police and churches need to get together, and churches can lead in this process by working with police departments and inviting them to attend their services and meet their members. Since we wanted to move beyond the discussion to the action stage, North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice urged my church, John Knox Presbyterian Church, to invite the Florissant Police to visit, participate in the service and mingle with the congregation during the coffee time following the service. A couple of weeks ago the chief, one of his assistants and his public relations office attended and participated. They met many of our congregational members and all had a good time. They were wellreceived and received a warm reception, and members were very friendly and still talk about how they were impressed by

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the friendliness of the police. I strongly urge other churches in North County to contact their police departments and invite them to attend one of their services and meet their members. There is no other way to overcome the distance or mistrust between the police and the community other than by having friendly contact. I would also urge police departments to have their officers get out of their cars and talk to people at times other than in times of trouble. This is what I call stop along, and I advocated this during my whole 30-year career of teaching police community relations. Improvement can be made, but it will require deliberate and committed action on the part of everyone concerned. Dr. Rance Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Criminal Justice and Co-founder and President of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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A new queen has been crowned as Miss Hazelwood 2015 The city of Hazelwood crowned a new Miss Hazelwood at the coronation ceremony held recently at Howdershell Park for this year’s Hazelwood Harvestfest. She is Alexia Rainey, age 16, a junior at Hazelwood West High School. Her sponsor was Divine Purpose Home Care Services. Rainey was one of six contestants competing for a chance to become Miss Hazelwood 2015. The First Runner-Up award went to Jessica Skinker, age 16, a junior at Incarnate Word Academy. The other participants included these young ladies who met the requirements of being a Hazelwood resident and were between the ages of 15 and 18: Katie Schramm, age 16, a junior at Duchesne High School (Sponsor: St. Ferdinand Fish Fry); Miranda Johnson, age 16, a junior at Hazelwood West High School (Sponsor: Fischer School Uniforms); Laura Adams, age 16, a junior at Hazelwood West High School (Sponsor: Babbs Home Daycare); and Nadi Rose Prasad, age 17,

a senior at Hazelwood West High School (Sponsor: St. Jude’s Flowers). When Rainey was asked what went through her mind when she heard her name announced, she said, “ I was in so much shock I literally started crying. Then I looked at my parents and they were crying as well. I could see my father beaming with pride for me. It was a great moment for our family.” Her parents are Craig Rainey and Kyndra Ward. Rainey is actively involved in several school activities which include the following: National Honor Society; West Prep; VIP, Volunteer; A+ Program; Women’s Choir; Drama Club; and the Wildcat News Network. She is a member of the variety cheerleading squad as well. Her other pursuits include participating in both the University of Missouri-St. Louis Scholars’ Program and Bridge Program. After she graduates from high school, Rainey plans to go on to college and study pre-med. Then she wants

Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood Alexia Rainey, age 16, a junior at Hazelwood West High School was crowned as Miss Hazelwood 2015.

to attend med school and become a pediatrician. “I love kids,” she noted.

Citizens for Modern Transit and Great Rivers Greenway team up for Ten Toe Express program Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) launched the fall session of its Ten Toe Express program, which helps older adults integrate walking with public transit use to explore many of the region’s cultural and entertainment hot spots. This time around, the organization is teaming up with Great Rivers Greenway to spotlight the links that exist between transit and local trails. Registration for the fall session of the Ten Toe Express program remains open and can be completed online at tentoes.cmt-stl.org. CMT worked closely with Great Rivers Greenway to develop five new walking maps that provide detailed directives on how individuals can utilize transit and walking to explore specific sections of Great Rivers Greenways’ interconnected system of greenways, parks and trails in Clayton, North and South St. Louis City and County, and the West End and Loop neighborhoods. Ten Toe Express program participants can gain access to these, and a catalog of more than a 100 other walk maps, to get to popular destinations region wide. Participants of this 12-week walk program also have the ability to take part in weekly, guided Ten Toe Express Walking Tours, led by trained volunteer walk leaders to help familiarize walkers with

the transit system and how it can be utilized to reach destinations. “Yesterday morning more than 30 program participants helped kickoff the fall Ten Toe Express session by taking part in a new, two-mile, guided excursion from the Shrewsbury MetroLink Station along the River des Peres Greenway,” commented Kim Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “It wasn’t just a stroll through the park, walkers explored a local destination within footsteps of a transit station that featured a ‘living wall,’ native landscaping, rain gardens and a host of shopping and dining options. I am excited about our partnership with Great Rivers Greenway and the opportunity for program participants to get out and experience all that our area greenways, parks and trails have to offer.” The cost to participate in the Ten Toe Express walk program is $10. New registrants receive a Ten Toe Express Walking Kit that includes a tote bag, a pedometer and a transit system map. Those interested in learning more about the Ten Toe Express walk program or registering for the current 12-week session currently underway, please visit tentoes.cmt-stl.org.

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Volunteers needed at Christian Hospital Christian Hospital is calling out for volunteers for a variety of duties as well as to run errands within the hospital. Discover the rewards of volunteering! If you’re looking for a rewarding way to spend your time, volunteering at Christian Hospital is an ideal match. Volunteer positions are available in many different areas. You’ll meet

a variety of interesting people while making a difference in our community. Applications are available at www.chrisitianhospital.org or in the volunteer office, located off the hospital’s main lobby. For more information, call the Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314-653-5032.

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Hundreds of fairgoers turned out to enjoy a full-day of fun activities and entertainment at Howdershell Park on Sept. 12. Several new activities such as the Human Sphere Races were offered at this year’s event to add excitement to the festivities. Other popular activities included free pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatable obstacle courses, a used book sale, bingo sessions and a four-hour concert performed by Griffin & The Gargoyles. Hundreds of fairgoers turned out to enjoy a full-day of fun activities and entertainment at Howdershell Park on Sept. 12. Several

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new activities such as the Human Sphere Races were offered at this year’s event to add excitement to the festivities.

The American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri and Disney prepare students for disasters

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As part of National Preparedness Month this September, the American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri and Disney renewed their commitment to help teach disaster preparedness to children and families through the Pillowcase Project initiative. The Pillowcase Project will expand across the country while continuing to support in-school and after-school curriculum to help 3rd to 5th grade students learn how to prepare for and cope with emergencies. Disney Friends for Change – a global initiative that inspires kids and families to take action and make a difference in their communities – will also highlight an emergency preparedness interstitial from Disney Junior’s Peabody Award-winning series “Doc McStuffins.” The Pillowcase Project curriculum is structured by three core principles: Learn, Practice and Share. Students will learn about hazards, how to prepare for emergencies, enhance coping skills, practice what they have learned and share their knowledge with friends and family. The program emphasizes the importance of developing an emergency communications plan, fire evacuation plan and emergency contact cards. The program also teaches students how to create their own emergency supply kits by packing essential items in a pillowcase for easy transport during an emergency. Students will have the opportunity to decorate and personalize their pillowcases during the presentation, and are encouraged to take them home to create a kit. “This amazing program for children is one that we are very proud to call our own.” said Cindy Erickson, CEO. “We are thrilled to con-

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tinue The Pillowcase Project in St. Louis area schools and after-school programs. The program gives local students the opportunity to learn about the science behind various hazards and the importance of preparedness in a fun and interactive way.” Created in New Orleans, The Pillowcase Project was inspired by the story of local university students carrying their belongings in pillowcases during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Through the program, the Red Cross aims to incorporate preparedness education into elementary school and after-school curriculums nationwide. The program is sponsored by Disney. “Kids are at a much higher risk of being hurt in a home fire or other disaster,” said Sebastion Lury, Disaster Program Specialist. “The Pillowcase Project helps them learn to prepare and protect themselves from emergencies in a fun way.” For more information about The Pillowcase Project, contact: Sebastion Lury at 618397-4600 or at Sebastion.Lury@redcross.org and visit www.redcross.org/prepare/location/ school/preparedness-education/the-pillowcase-project.

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Orphans invade the Florissant Civic Center Theatre

Hazelwood Police participating in National Drug Take-Back Day

It’s an orphan invasion when Oliver and his 25 orphan buddies take the Florissant Civic Center stage for five performances of Lionel Bart’s musical “Oliver!” The Tony Award winning musical is based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel “Oliver Twist” – which follows the orphan Oliver as he seeks his way in the world. On his journey he encounters a bumbling beadle, a macabre funeral parlor owner and his equally strange wife, and finally a gang of Photo courtesy AB Photography young pick-pockets Connor Johnson (Oliver) and Joe O’Connor (Fagin) Star in led by the conniving the Alpha Players take on “Oliver!” Fagin. Lionel Bart’s memorable score includes such iconic songs as “Where is Love?” “Consider Yourself ” and “Who Will Buy?” Oliver’s quest to find a home takes us on a heart-wrenching and heart-warming journey. This is classic entertainment for the entire family. The Alpha Players present the show on Sept. 25 and 26 and on Oct. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. A Sunday matinee will be presented on Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. All performances occur at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre at #1 James J Eagan Drive in Florissant. Ticket prices are: $12 (Child), $18 (Student/senior), $20 (Adult). A group rate of $14 per ticket is available for a purchase of 10 or more tickets to the same performance. For tickets or information, please call 314-921-5678 or visit https://florissantmo. thundertix.com. All seating is reserved.

The Hazelwood Police Department (HPD) is joining thousands of other law enforcement agencies across the country for the 10th National Prescription Drug TakeBack Day, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two collection points will be set up within city limits to allow residents to drop-off their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood medications for safe The Hazelwood Police Department will be participating in the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back disposal. Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents will be tal poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. able to dispose of their prescription drugs at the Hazelwood City Hall In addition, many Americans don’t know how to Complex, 415 Elm Grove Lane, or inside the properly dispose of their unused medications, Hazelwood Police Sub-Station at St. Louis Outlet often flushing them down the toilet or throwMall, 5555 St. Louis Mills Boulevard. The col- ing them away – both potential safety and health lection container at Hazelwood City Hall will be hazards. “We’ve participated in this public safety event placed next to the curb so people can drive up since it started because our police department and deposit their medications. No questions will be asked. At the Police Sub-Station, residents can cares about the welfare of our residents and their walk in, drop-off their prescriptions and then families. Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem and this is a great opportunity for us to leave to do more shopping. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back help reduce the threat,” Hazelwood Police Chief Program addresses a vital public safety and pub- Gregg Hall said. “Please clean out your medilic health issue. Many Americans are not aware cine cabinet and make your home safe from drug that drugs sitting in bathroom medicine cabinets theft and abuse.” In the previous nine Take-Back events nacan be abused by family members and friends. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are tionwide from 2010 to 2014, a total of 4,823,251 at alarming rates, as are the number of acciden- pounds or 2,411 tons of drugs were collected.

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City of Hazelwood urges more resident participation for ‘Celebrate Safe Communities’ The city of Hazelwood is encouraging more residents to participate in this year’s “Celebrate Safe Communities” event on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. They can either host a block party in their neighborhood or just show up with a food dish and mingle with neighbors while swapping summer vacation stories. Those interested in organizing a block party should notify the Hazelwood Police Department’s administrative secretary, Karen Cira, at 314-513-5201 by Friday, Sept. 25. This will give the city enough time to put together a schedule so that local law enforcement officers and firefighter/paramedics can make their rounds at each party to discuss how to reduce crime, keep everyone safe and respond to fire and medical emergencies. For the past seven years, Hazelwood Police Department (HPD) has partnered with the Neighborhood “Hello Jeremy. My wife and I are Watch Commisboth 62 and retiring this year. We sion, Hazelwood are debating on “when and how” to Fire Department start Social Security to maximize our benefits. On one hand, we are (HFD) and the Fire healthy, have longevity in our famiProtection Districts lies, and do not really need the inof Florissant Valley come now. So, sometimes we think and Robertson for this public safety

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event. “Celebrate Safe Communities” is crime prevention done the right way — local residents working with local law enforcement to reduce crime activity in their neighborhoods. The national sponsors of “Celebrate Safe Communities” are the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance at the U.S. Department of Justice. In partnership with the National Sheriffs’ Assocation, the program was launched in 2008 to help promote crime prevention in local communities nationwide. According to the NCPC, local police departments with strong community relationships tend to be more effective in reducing crime. “Neighborhood policing is a top priority in our department. We rely on the cooperation we get from residents who tell us about suspicious activities going on in their neighborhoods,” Hazelwood Police Chief Gregg Hall said. “Having residents meet our police officers at these block parties is a good way of fostering this bond of trust and cooperation needed to keep our streets safe.” Chief Hall adds that the department has been active-

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ly looking for ways to build a better repoire with local youth by having officers play basketball with them at Hazelwood West High School (HWHS), offering a Student Police Academy, and partnering with a local church to provide breakfast for the HWHS football team. The HPD has also stepped up its community outreach efforts by participating in events such as the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, which helps residents get rid of any unwanted, unneeded or expired medications. Two drop-off locations, one at City Hall and the other inside the Police Substation at St. Louis Outlet Mall, will be set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Business we should wait. On the other hand, we are concerned about the Social Security system and think maybe we should get it while we can. Can you provide us some insight and advice? Thank you very much. Ed” Hello Ed and thanks for sending in the question. Congratulations on your upcoming retirement. There are many factors in retirement income planning and Social Security is one of the biggest. Think about it – you have paid into this system for a long time and you deserve to get the most out of the system as you possibly can. To do this, however, you need to have the proper information and strategy. Since you stated that you do not need Social Security right away, then obviously you have other incomes and assets to access. The key to retirement income planning is figuring out “how, when and where” to draw from your nest egg the most proper way for maximizing income (with inflation) while minimizing taxes over you and your spouse’s lifetime while not running out of money. Unfortunately, this cannot be answered in this small column, even with further details. You need to work with a retirement income planning specialist. Remember, most financial advisors or investment people are not income planning specialists, so make sure you obtain proper professional help. Feel free to reach out to me for help with your income planning by contacting me at our 360 IRA office in St. Charles at 844-436-0472 or by email at info@360ira.com. Investment Advisory Services offered through Brookstone Capital Management LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Investments and/or investment strategies involve risk including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives. This information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation. Content is provided by third parties for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any products mentioned. Jeremy North and 360 IRA are not endorsed by or affiliated with the Social Security Administration or any government agency. Paid Advertisement

Curves/Jenny Craig centers in North County under new ownership Eileen Dyall recently purchased the two Curves/Jenny Craig centers in North County. Eileen brings three years of prior ownership experience to the women’s fitness franchise. “I grew up here,” said Eileen. “Florissant and Ferguson are where we lived and I graduated from McCluer North. I married and we raised our two kids here.” I was already a member of Curves when the opportunity arose, and I just couldn’t pass it up. Curves helped me lose 91 lbs, so I know about fighting the battle. It changed my life. I knew I wanted to help others get healthy, just like Bonnie (the previous

owner) did with me, and that’s what it’s really all about; helping the women in our community lead a healthy, happy life!” A ribbon cutting/open house will be held at the Vaile location on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the all new state-of-the-art strength training circuit equipment recently installed there. Dyall’s two locations are: Curves/Jenny Craig at 1817 Dunn Road in Florissant, 314-839-0077 www.facebook.com/ Submitted photo curvesjennycraigMO and Curves at 3833 Eileen Dyall recently purchased the two Curves/Jenny Craig cenVaile Ave. in Florissant, 314-837-1103 ters in North County. www.facebook.com/curvesflorissantmo.

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Student honored for academic achievement Sarah Bolton was honored at the Northwest Chamber of Commerce membership meeting on Sept. 19. Sarah is a senior and has attended North County Christian School since fifth grade. She maintains a 4.1 GPA, is on the Principal’s List, a member of the National Honor Society and serves as president of the student council. Athletics is important to Sarah and she especially loves volleyball. Last year, she made All-State Team and is presently the captain of the NCCS varsity volleyball team. Sarah is undecided as to where she will attend college but certain on her plans to major in occupaSubmitted photo tional therapy. Congratulations Sarah, from all your friends, fam- Greg Clark, NCCS Superintendent stands with Sarah Bolton, Student of the Month along with Barry Herring, Chairman Elect. ily and the staff at North County Christian School.

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Hazelwood Parent University helps parents help students Hazelwood School District teachers Jessica Patterson and Kathie Eckelkamp provide tips to parents and guardians at a recent Parent University Homework Help session at Keeven Elementary School. The session is one of several offerings under the Parent U umbrella, which provides workshops for parents, caregivers and students to improve student achievement and increase parent engagement. Upcoming sessions will include elementary math workshops, ACT preparation, vocabulary, and pho-

Photo courtesy Pattonville School District Pattonville High School senior Sarah Hirschbeck won several honors during a national baton competition held this summer at Notre Dame University.

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nics. To register for a session, call 953-5160 or email, ParentU@hazelwoodschools.org.

Hazelwood School District ALPS program provides staff leadership development opportunity Professional development is one of the primary goals for the Hazelwood School District and in keeping with that, the district’s human resources department has selected its second group of participants for the HSD Aspiring Leaders Preparation System (ALPS). Human Resources worked with managers and other administrators to select 10 staff members with varied roles and backgrounds. Julia Burke, assoPhoto courtesy Hazelwood School District ciate superintendent for human resources, says this initiative of- Hazelwood Northwest Middle teacher Seneca Allen (center) was selected to participate in fers staff an opportunity to build ALPS, the District’s leadership development program. He is congratulated by Dr. Jeff Haug, leadership skills and take on assistant superintendent; Dr. Tiffany Slater, director of human resources; Nicole Huffman, NWMS principal; and Lynette Jackson, HSD director of federal programs. meaningful leadership roles. sources; Dr. Jeff Haug, assistant superintendent; “The program will provide professional development and exposure to leadership and Lynette Jackson, director of Federal Prosituations that will prepare them to pursue future grams. The group hand-delivered a congratulaleadership roles,” Burke said. “In addition to our tory letter along with the materials needed for the teaching staff, we also know that there are support program, which included some of the foremost roles within the District that require strong lead- literature on management and leadership, e.g., ership and this is one way we can develop our staff “The Starbucks Experience,” and “The Five Dysto be ready when opportunities become available.” functions of a Team.” The Hazelwood staff members selected for the The 10 staff members will participate (from October 2015 to October 2016) in three developmen- 2015-2016 ALPS class are: • Seneca Allen, teacher, Northwest Middle tal cycles. The participants will attend leadership training throughout the school year, along with a School • Ed Beckmann, teacher, Central Middle School host of targeted learning opportunities during the • Christopher Brandriff, teacher, East Middle summer, followed by an end-of-program culmiSchool nating experience. • Raymond Butler, teacher, Armstrong ElemenIn addition, participants will receive ongoing feedback from a range of leaders as well as oppor- tary • Tashea Clark, secretary, The Learning Center tunities to reflect on their developing skills. • Rachel Quintana, teacher, East High School “The goal is to make sure that future leaders • Teron Sharp, teacher, Central High School have the skills they need to take the Hazelwood • Sharifah Sims-Williams, communications School District to the next level of success,” Burke specialist, The Learning Center said. • Jenna Sladek, teacher, Garrett Elementary Participants received notification of their ac• Marsha Wallace, teacher, Central Middle ceptance into the program during an on-site visit School from Dr. Tiffany Slater, director of human re-

Pattonville High School senior Sarah Hirschbeck won several honors during a national baton competition held this summer at Notre Dame University. In her age category, Hirschbeck placed second in the National World Championship Show Twirling Contest and seventh in the National and World Open Three Baton Championships. Both competitions were held during the America’s Youth on Parade (AYOP) National Baton Twirling Competition at Notre Dame. She also won another five “Top 10” medals for her team performances with the Kelly’s Kuties Baton Corps.

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Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

Stock it to me We citizens everywhere recently took a ride up, up, uphill only to then race downward with such force that it tore at our stomach linings, so much that we just knew our morning breakfast burritos were going to make a sudden reappearance. No, we weren’t on a roller coaster. That crazy thing eventually ends. We were on a scarier adventure that never ends—The Stock Market Elevator of Doom. All the uncertainty has someone a bit cranky; the money manager in our house – namely my husband. So, why of all things, is he bellyaching about wildlife? He grumbles about bears and says he prefers bulls. Someone’s got their undershorts in a bunch and is acting like a bear. And that’s no bull! He’s really mad at the market. I have no problem with the market, except when they won’t accept my coupons just because they happen to be expired. Now that puts my panties in a wad, leaving us both with underwear issues. He says he needs to discuss the volatility with his “broker.” I say, if the man you’re entrusting our life’s savings with has a title indicating he has “less money” than us, then that’s the problem. He’s also upset with some guy named Jones, Dow Jones. For reasons unknown, this man has meddled into our affairs and somehow made our 401k spiral into a 201j and fast becoming a 101a. As for me, I’m not concerned one bit. Long ago I made our future secure. I invested in something

guaranteed to quadruple in value. Few people took note at the time, but I being a savvy investor, dumped my savings into this product in the early 90’s. My husband should have listened to me and moved all our assets into this sure thing. If Wall Street crashes, the population will be devastated because their retirement will have evaporated and gone the way of Paris Hilton’s career…Paris who? But, I will be basking in riches beyond compare because, unlike others who put their money into risky ventures like real estate, gold, and Apple stock, (Really? Don’t people know apples ferment after a week at room temperature?) I diversified our portfolio and stockpiled Beanie Babies— the future currency. I expect to make a windfall right after my payoff comes in from my unicorn horn securities and Bigfoot pelts commodities. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Local Author Spotlight: Barbara Taylor Blomquist Barbara Taylor Blomquist’s work reflects her 30 plus years of experience working with hundreds of adoptive families. Barbara’s insight, wisdom, compassion, and empathetic counseling style have endeared her to the families she has worked with. Her passion is to strengthen adoptive families by helping prevent them from experiencing some of the traumas her family experienced while raising their adopted children. To help achieve that goal, during the past 30 years she has served as an adoption consultant, created and coordinated adoption support groups, and was a board member of several children’s organizations. She also was employed by Epworth Children’s Home, as well as a children’s counseling service. She is a published author with four books to her credit, all centering around adoption. Through the years, Barbara’s books have been listed on multiple adoption sites as recommended reading. “Embracing the Adoption Effect: 29 Stories of Families Touched by Adoption,” is a powerful collection that inspires hope, healing and redemption for those on adoption’s life-long road. Terry never felt like he fit in, Nick identified himself as an outsider and, at 15, Meg ran away from home. Terry’s, Nick’s and Meg’s stories are part of the 29 profiles in “Embracing the Adoption Effect.” Some remarkable people shared their riveting, thought-provoking experiences in personal interviews for this project. These individuals have lived with secrets, misunderstandings and misconceptions. However, all interviewees believe that because they are a part of the adoption world, they have developed into deeper, more compassionate and tolerant people. They feel they are far better individuals today because of their adoption experience. This intimate collection, featuring accounts of adoption occurring from the 1940s to the 1990s, highlights adoption’s emotional enigma that is a part of America’s story. Periodically, Barbara appears on local St. Louis television and radio shows as a featured guest.

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Movie

“Everest”

By Steve Bryan

Climb every mountain In 1953, Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzig Norgay became the first climbers to reach the top of Mt. Everest. More than 50 years later, climbers continue to strive for the summit, but many lose their lives in the attempt. In 2015, Everest remains a beautiful, unforgiving mountain that serves as the final resting place for a sizable number of adventurers. The new film “Everest” looks back at the 1996 Mount Everest disaster. The tragic events surrounding that event can be found in many books, including Rob Hall’s best-seller “Into Thin Air.” Beck Weathers, who was on the same expedition as Hall, also published his own account, “Left For Dead: My Journey Home from Everest.” Over the years, Hollywood captured the passion and drive of climbers, but not always with adult characters. Look, for instance, at the 1969 film “My Side of the Mountain.” The main character, a young boy named Sam, shows his independent side by heading into the mountains alone. As winter descends upon him, Sam faces many dangers, including being snowed inside his shelter. Renny Harlin directed Sylvester Stallone in the 1993 adventure “Cliffhanger.” Stallone plays Gabriel Walker, a mountain climber who rescues people who are trapped or injured during a climb. A failed rescue shatters his confidence and almost ends his career. A potentially lethal situation involving kidnappers and climbers gets Walker back in the game, however. “Alive,” a 1993 survival story, looks at the Uruguayan rugby team whose plane

crashed into the Andes Mountains. With few provisions and no sign of rescuers, the survivors take extreme measures in order to survive their ordeal. With a cast featuring Ethan Hawke and Vincent Spano, this is an intriguing adventure that raises many ethical

questions. In 1975, Clint Eastwood took things to a higher lever in “The Eiger Sanction,” a film focusing on a challenging mountain in Switzerland. Eastwood plays a college professor and mountain climber who also performs assasinations for the government. His latest target is a member of an expedition scaling the Eiger. Mountains don’t always have to be dangerous, though. Earl Hamner, Jr., who became famous for “The Waltons” TV series, wrote the novel that became the basis of the movie “Spencer’s Mountain.” Henry Fonda plays Clay Spencer, the patriarch of a large family living on the mountain. He dreams of building a bigger house for his wife and children, but he may have to sacrifice his plans to help his oldest boy. In real-life and at the movies, mountains can be beautiful and deadly. Climbers on the big screen – and off – need to respect Everest – and other mountains – before taking that all-important first step to the top. “Everest” photos courtesy Working Title Films 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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t wit ter.com/mycne ws Rascals fall in league championship 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 Traverse City Beach Bums clinched the best-of-five championship series by defeating the River City Rascals last Friday 4-1 to take the Frontier League Championship. This is the first championship for the Beach Bums since the team debuted in Traverse City in 2006. The team also became the 19th different team to hoist the Frontier League Cup since the league’s inaugural season in 1993. The Rascals just could not get any offense against Traverse City as they dropped three straight games to the eventual champions. Go to the Rascal’s website www.RiverCityRascals.com for all the details. * Soooooo close

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Lindenwood women’s field hockey on a roll The Lady Lions field hockey extended its winning streak to three games with an upset 4-3 victory over eighth-ranked Limestone recently. This was the Lady Lions’ second conference win of the season. The scoring all started with Tara Robben off a penalty shot at the early in the game. A goal by the Saints knotted the score just before halftime. The Lady Lions started pouring it on after that point with Robben scoring again this time with a feed from Amelia Rodriguez. The Limestone group immediately tied the score again but Karlie Quinn of the Lions took a pass from Greta Banholzer to regain the lead, but the Saints again tied the score. At this point Robben decided to take things into her own hands as she netted her third goal of the game with one minute remaining to notch the victory. * Perseverance

Rams drop first game of season The St. Louis football Rams traveled to Washington D.C. to take on the Redskins this past weekend. They were favored by 3½ points but that didn’t seem to help the team pick up a win. Dropping behind early, the team just could not get their offense attack going and lost 24-10. A few highlights: Quarterback Nick Foles completed 17-of-32 passes for 150 yards and one touchdown for a 76.3 rating. Wide receiver Kenny Britt hauled in a 40-yard touchdown reception from Foles. Wide receiver Tavon Austin led the team in rushing yards with four attempts for 40-yards. Defensive end Robert Quinn forced Redskins running back Matt Jones to fumble, and it was recovered by safety T.J. McDonald. That was Quinn’s 13th career forced fumble and he leads the league in forced fumbles since the start of the 2013 season. Linebacker Alec Ogletree led the team in tackles with 16 (eight solo). Linebacker James Laurinaitis holds the Rams’ all-time record for tackles as he recorded nine tackles (four solo). He needs seven tackles to tie Merlin Olsen (915) as the Rams’ all-time leader in tackles. Kicker Greg Zuerlein converted a 52-yard field goal-he is now 3-for-3 for the season * Steelers this Sunday at the Edward Jones Dome at 12 p.m.

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Youth In Need receives $12.3 million federal Head Start and Early Head Start grant With a plan to use the funding to provide the highest quality care and help every child in care reach their true potential, St. Louis area youth services agency Youth In Need announced today that it has been awarded a $12.3 million grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services to expand Head Start and Early Head Start services in the St. Louis region. “At Youth In Need, we have a philosophy that focuses on helping children and their families build on their strengths to find success in life,” said Pat Holterman-Hommes, President and CEO of Youth In Need. “This funding will provide more and better-paid Head Start and Early head Start teachers, who will be able to provide more individualized instruction and care to each child to help them discover those strengths.” With the new school year, Youth In Need is now able to offer a total of more than 1,300 Head Start and Early Head Start slots in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Montgomery Counties. In addition to center-based services, which involve the fam-

ily and community in meeting the needs of young children and their working parents by providing educational services in a free full-day classroom setting, a portion of the funding also will be used to provide home-based services, which facilitate family engagement in meeting the needs of young children within the child’s primary learning environment: their home. Additionally, Youth In Need will be able to serve more children in Early Head Start (0-3 years of age) as more and more public schools offer pre-kindergarten instruction for 4- and 5-year-old children. “This is particularly good news for our communities because research shows that the sooner we invest in quality early childhood education, the greater the financial return for the community in terms of better outcomes in education, health, economic productivity and reduced crime,” said Melissa Chambers, Youth In Need’s Vice President for Head Start and Early Head Start. According to James Heckman, a Nobel laureate economist, the rate of return for investments

in quality early childhood development for disadvantaged children is seven to 10 percent per year because of these better outcomes. Youth In Need has served the greater St. Louis area since 1974 and currently employs more than 400 full- and part-time staff that serve more than 13,000 of the area’s most vulnerable children, teens and families each year at more than 40 locations in six counties in eastern Missouri. “This grant will increase the number of children and families we serve in our community and help us fulfill our mission of working with each child and family to discover and build upon their strengths so they find safety, hope and success in life,” added Holterman-Hommes.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events 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 314-831-6121. Sept. 23: Health seminar If you have chronic shoulder pain, you need to know your treatment options so you can feel like your old self again. Join Katherine Burns, MD, SSM Health DePaul Hospital orthopedic surgeon, for an informative discussion on treatments shoulder pain from 6 to 8 p.m. at Syberg’s at Dorsett, 2430 Old Dorsett Rd. She will explain non-surgical and surgical procedures, including the latest techniques and newest technology for shoulder replacements. Here’s your chance to truly understand the options when it comes to managing shoulder arthritis pain. Enjoy a light dinner and ask questions about treatment options for shoulder pain. The program is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 1-866-SSM-

DOCS (1-866-776-3627) to register by phone or register online at ssmhealth. com/orthopedics. 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: North County Golf Tournament NCI will host a North County Golf Tournament and Auction with registration beginning at 10 a.m. and an 11 a.m. shotgun start. The outing will be held at Emerald Greens Golf Course. The cost for a foursome is $600 and the cost per player is $150 which in-

cludes drinks, lunch and dinner. Cost for just dinner and the auctions is $50 per person. Sponsorship packages are still available. Please call 314-895-6241 for more information or go to www. NorthStLouisCounty.com. 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 314-837-9404 to reserve a table as we expect a sell-out. 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 toll-free 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 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 314-4284321 or look us up on the web at www. overlandbusinessassociation.org. Sept. 26-27: Quilt show The Flower Valley Quilting Guild, with members throughout St. Louis and St. Charles counties, will hold its 16th biennial show on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sept. 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church at 1285 New Florissant Road in Florissant. Admission is $7 for those 18 and over, at the door. The show will feature over 200 quilted items including full-size quilts, wall hangings, miniatures and clothing. Visitors can vote for their favorites in several categories on Saturday and ribbons will be in place on Sunday. Also featured will be a brown bag raffle for gift items, demonstrations of quilting techniques, and a vendor aisle with fabric, patterns, books and accessories. Certified quilt appraisals by Ann Hazelwood will also be available. The Atonement Men’s Club barbecue wagon will provide meals and concessions on site during both days of the show. For more information about the show, call Sarah Carr-Jordan at 314-395-6089 or Debby Hughey at 314-723-5753. Sept. 27: Poetry slam Come out to The Essential Playzone Tutorial Resource Center’s very first poetry slam. We want people ages 1321 to come express their thoughts in poem, spoken word, or song. It will be a good time and snacks will be available from 3 – 4 p.m. at The Essential Playzone Tutorial Resource Center at 640 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information visit: www.essentialplayzone.com call: 314-830-3836 or email: jade@essentialplayzone.com Sept. 27: Car show The Third Annual Olivette Car Show will be held (rain or shine) from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. No entry fee required as all automotive categories are welcomed. Trophies will be given out at the conclusion of the event. Area-wide first responder vehicles will also be on display. Registration begins at 9:15

a.m. The event itself will take place at Stacy Park at 9750 Old Bonhomme Rd, in Olivette. Registration is available on-line at: www.olivetteonthego.com or phone at 314-991-1249. Sept. 30: Karaoke Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Oct. 1: Accordion music St. Louis Button Box (4 Accordionist’s) will be performing at 11 a.m. at Church of the Master at 1325 Paddock Dr. in Florissant. They will be playing oldies, sing-alongs and taking requests from the audience. Bring a brown bag for lunch and join us for fellowship. Desserts and beverages will be served. A free will offering will be taken to defray expenses. Directions/Info: 314831-8127 Oct. 1: Health symposium To celebrate International Day of the Older Person ACTIVE individuals over 60 years of age are invited to participate in a new educational event called “VillAGE Symposium: Empowering Ourselves to Impact Our Diverse Senior Communities.” Sponsored by Bi-Lingual International Assistant Services and the St. Louis Minority Advocacy Coalition (MAC), with generous support from the Missouri Office of Minority Health, the event will feature inspiring presentations, including “Laughter for the Health of It,” “Senior Financial Savvy,” “Eating WELLness” and “Making a Difference.” Lunchtime keynote speaker, Loretta M. Davis, “The Face of AARP” will recognize area older adults who have demonstrated exemplary efforts in service to other. Reservations are required. Suggested $4 donation includes lunch and will be accepted at the event. Check in at 9 a.m., event activities from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Ferguson Community Center at 1050 Smith and Annex at 1072 Smith at Ferguson. For information and reservations, please contact: 314-645-7800; VillAGE.registration@bilingualstl.org. Oct 1: Operation Food Search open house Operation Food Search, the largest distributor of free food in the bi-state region, welcomes the public to an open house at its headquarters facility at 6282 Olive Blvd. in University City in commemoration of its 35th anniversary of nourishing the St. Louis region. Visit www.OperationFoodSearch.org for a list of activities. The open house will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. From 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. or until food runs out, Olive Garden restaurant will host a “pop-up lunch” for 100 people at Operation Food Search. RSVPs to the lunch are required. To make a reservation, contact Derek.May@OperationFoodSearch. org. The open house also will feature a family-friendly happy hour/ice cream social from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. sponsored by Pinnacle Imports LLC and Prairie Farms. Throughout the day, visitors will have the opportunity to see how Operation Food Search feeds 190,000 people each month by touring its 25,000-square-foot operations center. Oct. 3: Rummage sale Large indoor rummage sale will run from 7 – 11 a.m. at Florissant Presbyterian Church at 660 Charbonier Rd. in Florissant. Housewares, toys, tools clothing and more will be available. Parking is at the rear of the church. Oct. 3: Vendor fair 2nd Annual Vendor Fair sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church at 2900 St. Catherine in Florissant from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 314-837-7113.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • September 23, 2015 Oct. 3: ADA 25 STL ADA 25 STL is the St. Louis celebration of the 25th anniversary of passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act in 1990. Organized by Starkloff Disability Institute, ADA 25 STL is presented by Centene Corporation and in partnership with the Missouri History Museum and St. Louis’ disability community. The celebration will occur from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Forest Park featuring the Disability Rights Museum on Wheels, the ADA Legacy Tour Freedom Bus, live music, food trucks, vendors, and fun for the entire family. The festival will include a celebration march in Forest Park at 11 a.m. More information is available at www. ada25stl.org or call Lori Becker at 314588-7090. Oct. 12: World Cup Heroes luncheon To recognize the many accomplishments and contributions of U.S. Women’s National Team members and St. Louis natives Lori Chalupny and Becky Sauerbrunn, the St. Louis Civic Pride Foundation will host a special luncheon at the Missouri Athletic Club in their honor. The event will include a Q&A session with Chalupny and Sauerbrunn, hosted by St. Louis soccer legend, Bill McDermott. Proceeds will benefit the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and the St. Louis Civic Pride Foundation. For tickets and more information on the event, visit www. stlouiscivicpride.org/soccer. Oct. 14: Women’s Empowerment Seminar Sharon Stevens, an award-winning journalist with more than 30 years of experience in the St. Louis area, will be the host of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce 2015 Women’s Empowerment Seminar. The seminar, sponsored by The Bridge at Florissant and presented by the Chamber’s Women in Networking group, will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Catering To You at 12775 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. Justine Craig-Meyer with Doorways Housing will speak on “Marketing in a Digital Age,” and Tamiko Cuellar with Pursue Your Purpose will speak on “Building Your Personal Brand.” The event will include a fashion show, vendor tables, and giveaways. Ticket price is $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Ticket includes continental breakfast and lunch. To register for the event, call the chamber at 314-831-3500. Oct. 14: Women’s seminar Sharon Stevens, an award-winning journalist with more than 30 years of experience in the St. Louis area, will be the host of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce 2015 Women’s Empowerment Seminar. The seminar, sponsored by The Bridge at Florissant and presented by the Chamber’s Women in Networking group, will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Catering To You at 12775 New Halls Ferry Road, in Florissant. A limited number of vendor tables are available. Cost is $75 for member; $100 for non-member, which includes one ticket to event. Early Bird Special is $30 for members/$35 for non-members until Sept. 15. Regular price is $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers. Ticket includes continental breakfast and lunch. Reservations can be made online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com or by phone at 314-831-3500. No “walk-ins” will be accepted. Oct. 16-17: The 9th Annual Calhoun County Quilt and Church Tour The 9th Annual Calhoun County Quilt and Church Tour takes place Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 onsite. For more information and to purchase tickets, call Robbie 618-232-1268 or Jane 618883-2578. Oct. 17: Brew in the Lou School Association (LESA) – a recognized service organization of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod – is proud to present the 3rd Annual “Brew

in the Lou and Fine Wine Too” Event on from 1 until 5 p.m. at Koburg Hall at Concordia Seminary at 801 Seminary Place in St. Louis. “Brew in the Lou” will showcase St. Louis’ best beer, spirits, wine, coffee and good eats. New this year, attendees can vote for their favorite beer in the Home Brew “People’s Choice Award” competition. The festivities planned include the Deutschmeister German Brass Band, costumed dancers and other live entertainment, arts and craft vendors, a silent auction, plus special food exhibits, a wine pull and chili cook-off. Wristbands for “Brew in the Lou” are on sale for $30, now through Oct. 1 ($40 on and after Oct. 2). Each wristband includes tastings for beer, spirits, wine, coffee and food, along with a commemorative glass. The public can purchase wristbands online at www. lesastl.org. Proceeds from this event will benefit LESA’s 8,300 students and 400 faculty members in 35 Lutheran schools across the St. Louis metropolitan area through tuition assistance, student services and professional development. For more information about “Brew in the Lou” or to purchase wristbands, please call (314) 268-1525 or visit LESA’s website at www.lesastl. org. Oct. 30: Kids Halloween party Costume contests by age groups, pizza and a drink for the kids, scavenger hunt, games and prizes, and candy! This is a free, safe, indoor trick-ortreating event open to children ages 2 to 12 of Overland Residents, Overland Business Owners, and city of Overland Employees and their families. Parents are required to accompany their children for the entire duration of their stay. Registration will start on Oct. 1 and will end on Oct. 29, or until the maximum number has been registered. This event will be held on Oct. 30 in the gymnasium at the Overland Community Center at 9225 Lackland Road in Overland from 6 - 8:15 p.m., with check in time between 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. only. All participants must be in costume and donate at least one can food item to enter the event. Register on Oct. 1 and be one of the first 175 overland kids entered into this year’s extraordinary Kids Halloween Party. Recurring Events Mondays: A cappella singers Men of Harmony a cappella singers meet at Salem Evangelical Free Church at New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road at 7 p.m. Not church affiliated. Group is always looking for new members. Call Al at 314-993-6134 for more information. Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476. Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316. Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight? Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at Bethel Providence Christian Church located at 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1. Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331. Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330 Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752. Every Friday: The Bridge at Florissant Hot Diggity Dog Build your own hot dog. 11:30am, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. To RSVP, call 314.831.0988.

Every Monday, Health Tips With Mary Swip 11am,. The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. Sales Director Mary Swip will have a guest speaker come talk about health and wellness tips All Bridge events are free, but require reservations. Please RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. Now: SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599.

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873. Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll. Crisis Nursery: Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org

2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Sundays: Meat shoot Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded. Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com Church Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737 Health Nicotine Anonymous Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314822-2066 or visit WWW.NicoteneAnonymous.org Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032. Look Good…Feel Better SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090.

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Beware of road construction safety Driving on Illinois and Missouri Interstate highways can be frustrating at times. Besides the traffic jams caused by crazy people having wrecks, we have (blare of trumpets): ROAD CONSTRUCTION…Tada! I appreciate the various transportation departments and contractors out there improving our highways and byways. I’m sure they’re doing the best they can under somewhat dangerous circumstances. They must contend with crazy people driving through construction zones as if they were rabid NASCAR drivers in the final lap. The states have finally put their legal, revenue-enhancing foot down by doubling fines and putting radar cars on these stretches to slow traffic down to a mild roar. Without it, construction workers sometimes have to jump around like a matador without a cape to keep from getting run over by fast moving SUV’s the drivers often use as phone booths. However, I have a bone to pick with those respective DOT’s. Slowing for road construction is understandable but why are they putting the lower speed limit signs miles before it starts? I’m sure they have their reasons but reality confounds them. What I’ve wit-

nessed is a few drivers slowing from highway speeds to whatever the signs say. After driving for another mile and seeing no construction, they begin to speed up. Others who are aware of this phenomenon are already passing the law abiders until they’re forced to slow down where the actual construction begins; often at a bottleneck. Soon, everybody is back to high speeds until they have to jam on the binders in tire-burning, screeching, panic stops to avoid crashing through barriers and hitting a construction vehicle or worse yet, a worker. Having done this sort of work makes me wonder about this method even more. My sympathy is with the workers but I’ve driven many miles in my lifetime and this safety measure stumps me. What it seems like the transportation officials are demanding is something that makes drivers angry and Heaven knows they’re already angry St. Louis - 636-294-3012 St. Charles - 636-333-9788 enough, if not a bit jaded. We’ve elected www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/stlouiscentral www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/stcharles www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/stlouiscentral to own and drive personal vehicles rather

than subsidize public transportation and having someone tell us to slow down raises some rancor levels at times. It’s silly of course but there it is. Raising those levels to outright road rage doesn’t encourage much in the way of safety, me thinks. I would suggest the warning signs remain out there as always but merely warn of slower speed limits ahead instead of posting them miles before the construction is encountered. I haven’t offered my suggestion of signs that say “Beware of Sniper Ahead” or “Firing Squad Zone.” It might slow traffic but the survivalist gun crazies and wannabe Wyatt Earps offering their services might crowd the respective city halls and scare the clerks. I’m sure some would argue that if drivers would obey the laws, there would be no problems. They probably expect everyone to slow down to the posted limits without fail. From my experience, that’s like expecting a clutch of chickens to slow down to the same speed as a pursuing fox. I’ve also never seen highway traffic going the same speed unless a police car is in front of them. What I’ve encountered more and more are drivers with no talent for driving, no sense of speed or of anyone being around them, tooling along in the monster lanes while jabbering on cell phones and subsequently driving everyone else to vehicular homicide. The hope they’ll slow down miles before a construction zone seems fantastically witless. But then, this seems a familiar trait of many state safety endeavors. 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.