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Submitted photos On Sept. 28, volunteers from the city and community gathered behind the Ferguson Community Center at 1050 Smith Ave. to build a new playground the Ferguson Fraternal Order of Police raised funds for in a new initiative being called Play 4 All.

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By Nicholas Elmes The Ferguson Fraternal Order of Police have raised funds for, and helped build, a new playground at the Ferguson Community Center. The $30,000 project is a pilot program in a new initiative being spearheaded by Florissant native Victoria Babb called Play 4 All. “We talked to police associations in St. Louis City and St. Louis County to see if they would like to help bring playgrounds to their communities and then help raise dollars for it as well as bringing officers and families out to help build it,” said Babb, noting that the city of Ferguson was the first such build in the area. “The thing about a playground is it creates a common area for gathering, for exercise and for family bonding. It is something that is lasting and sustainable. I could not ask for a better place to start something that I think could have a really big impact.” On Sept. 28, volunteers from the city and community gathered to build the new playground behind the Ferguson Community Center at 1050 Smith Ave. The new ADA-compliant playground, which took about four hours to construct, features a variety of slides, activity panels, climbing options and various levels of decks for children to play on. Babb said Play 4 All provided the design for the playground because they wanted to get the pilot project up and running as soon as possible, but noted

that she hoped that future communitybuilt playgrounds in the region could incorporate community input on the designs. She noted that there was plenty of room to expand and improve the new Ferguson playground in the future if the community continued to support it. “This benefits the youth,” said Ferguson City Spokesman Jeff Small. “It is a way to bring smiles to kids and help parents do whatever they need to do in the community while the kids just play. “There are many kids in the community who do not have access to a safe playground and this will allow them to just be kids,” he added, noting that the community effort involved in the new playground was a good example of a community coming together two years after social unrest placed it on the national stage. “There is a focus on moving forward and the kids are certainly at the forefront of that,” said Small. “This lets them just be kids and not be bombarded by the serious things that we are forced to talk about in this community.” Babb said that sense of community was one of the key focuses of the pilot program. “The city had been discussing bringing a playground to the community center,” she explained. “They find that a lot of kiddos come and enjoy the computers and the fitness equipment inside

but they don’t have much to do outside.” But, she said, playgrounds can be quite costly. “Often it is the money that keeps communities from enjoying a nice playground or fitness area,” she said. “As a fundraiser of 20 plus years I am able to go and help identify investors for playgrounds.” She worked with the Ferguson Fraternal Order of Police to start calling potential investors in the middle of August. “It took about 48 hours of calling and asking for help,” said Babb. “People were already familiar with the impact of playgrounds, and with what happened two years ago and Ferguson being at the forefront of the media, people thought this was a novel way to bring different sectors together in hopes of better communication and building connections.” Small said the city was happy to help cut red tape to make the project a reality. “We tried to eliminate all of the obstacles and make sure it happened and that it happened as quickly as possible,” he said, noting that the new playground was a welcome addition at an already successful community center. “This center is something the community wanted and we have seen utilization with older and younger adults. There have been a number of improvements planned for outside and this just adds to that. Now if you have a family come here, mom can go do her See PLAYGROUND page 2

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PLAYGROUND from cover thing in one area, dad can play basketball and the kids can play on the playground. “There will also be volleyball courts and an outdoor track,” he added. “This place has been one of the highlights for me since I been with the city. You see families coming through the door, or maybe a neighbor bringing in kids from the neighborhood who all look different and are just there to play. It is white, it is black, and it looks like a community. That is representative of what this is supposed to be.”

Babb said it was possible that she could help the city to raise money to add even more to the outdoor facilities, mentioning that an outdoor “American Ninja” type obstacle course would be fun to explore. “Kids will typically eventually age out of playgrounds and that would be something where the older kids could come compete on an obstacle course,” said Babb. “Maybe after this we can engage some of the investors to build something like that. We can certainly look at another phase.”

She said anyone interested in helping to expand the playground should contact her at victoria@play4allcampaign.com, noting that she is also hoping to work with police associations throughout the region to spur community-built playgrounds. ”You can tell a lot about a community by what it provides for its children,” she said. “The fact that people can come together and put their differences aside for the children is something that we need more of.”

COMMUNITY VOICES Help celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month By Larry A. Brown October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and you have an excellent opportunity to help celebrate it in a very special way. Most of us probably know someone with a disability, either a family member, neighbor, friend or relative of a friend, church member or someone you have met in the past. In the United States there are more than 13 million people with disabilities who may be eligible for a special program called the Ticket to Work Program created by the Social Security Administration. This unique initiative allows a person receiving either an SSI or SSDI monthly income check from Social Security an opportunity to go to work and increase their income to the extent that they won’t need financial support from Social Security. During this transitional period of time, adjustments are made so that the recipient’s benefits remain intact, and if for some reason the workforce experience cannot be maintained, then the recipient may return to the monthly SSI or SSDI allotment. Employers receive a number of good benefits for hiring persons with disabilities who are part of the Ticket to Work Program. Most of these individuals are so happy to be afforded an opportunity to

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work, that they make very good and reliable employees. They also tend to stay with the employer longer. Employers may also be eligible for a first year tax credit of at least $2,400. All persons in this program have their own medical insurance. There are so many stories of persons with disabilities who have been given the opportunity to enter the workforce and have far exceeded all expectations. It is certainly in the best interest of everyone in this country to assist in the process of educating and/or referring potential candidates for this program. To help someone become independent, and not have to rely on the government for some meager income on which to exist, is very American and it helps improve our economy, as well as the feeling one gets from being self-sufficient. It also creates an opportunity for someone else with more severe disabilities to take advantage of the support offered by the government. To qualify for this program, a person must be between the ages of 18-64 and currently receiving a monthly SSI or SSDI check. The two ways you can help are: 1. If you know someone who might be qualified as a client for the program or 2: If you know

an employer who might be willing to hire a qualified and capable person with a disability. In either case they may contact WORKNET, an employment network of the Social Security Administration, at 314621-6300 www.worknetnow.com, or email worknetnow2@gmail.com. In the St. Louis metropolitan area alone, there are more than 65,000 persons who might be helped through this program. Please do what you can. Let us know how you will help. Larry Brown is Chairman of the Board and cofounder of Worknet, Inc., which has a national ten year contract with the Social Security Administration to find jobs for people with disabilities who are interested and qualified to enter the traditional workforce. He is also co-founder and president of Grace Chapel Ministries, former president of National Cable Training Centers, and president of Woodstock Industrial Products Group. 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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Greater St. Louis area military mothers unite to support military and veteran community Military mothers in the greater St. Louis area are banding together to offer support to the military and veteran communities, and to each other. The Gateway Blue Star Mothers, chapter MO4 of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., have been building momentum since their 2014 membership charter and are making an impact in the area. The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., is a congressionally chartered military support organization comprised of more than 4,000 active mothers of military service members and veterans. The organization was formed in 1942 and officially chartered by Congress in 1960. The Gateway Blue Star Mothers chapter, one of two active chapters in the state of Missouri, was formed in February 2014, officially chartered by the national organization in May of the same year, and currently serves 48 members from eastern Missouri and Western Illinois. The goals of the organization are simple: support our military, veterans, their families, and each other in any way they can. Throughout the summer, the Gateway Blue Star Mothers have also seized every opportunity to bring awareness to their signature activity, Cards for the Troops, where they invite all ages to show their appreciation to those who serve by making a thank you card. Gateway Blue Star Mothers President, Julie Rodgers, is inspired by the success of Cards for the Troops and the group as a whole. “Cards for the Troops gives members of the community the chance to show their thanks for the brave men and women who serve with a simple, heartfelt gesture,” said Rodgers. It also gives our members a chance to connect with the community, sharing stories and pride for their children. As military moms, we crave these opportunities to help the military community because

it helps us feel like we are helping our kids. That’s so important, especially when it’s been months or even years since we’ve seen them. We have such a great group of amazing ladies here that genuinely want to help and support this community.” This year, the Gateway Blue Star Mothers have partnered with Wreaths Across America to raise awareness and support for their cause. Wreaths Across America is Submitted photo an organization that places ChristThroughout the summer, the Gateway Blue Star Mothers engaged with the public to promote their signature activity, mas wreaths on the graves of mili- Cards for the Troops, where they invite all ages to show their appreciation to those who serve by making a thank you tary heroes to honor their service card. and sacrifice and ensure that they are not forgotten. The Gateway Blue Star Mothers are accepting donations for Wreaths Across America and will be volunteering their time on Dec. 17 to place wreaths at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery. Janelle Eveld, a chapter officer and leader of their Wreath Across America campaign, says the cost is minimal. “Wreaths cost just $15 each. This is such a small amount to give in comparison to what these heroes have given us. This is a great way to let our veterans and families know that we value their service and we will never forget what they’ve done,” Eveld said. If you would like to donate a wreath, a link to the Gateway Blue Star Mothers donation page can be found on Wreaths Across America tab on their website, www.gatewaybsm.org, or their Facebook page at Gateway Blue Star Mothers. If you or someone you know has a child serving in the military, the Gateway Blue Star Mothers would love to hear from you as well.

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Renowned oceanographer to receive World Ecology Award

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National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle will receive the World Ecology Award from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Called “Her Deepness” by the New York Times and “Hero for the Planet” by TIME magazine, the 81-year-old Earle continues to dive for segments shown on the National Geographic channel. During her acceptance of the award, Earle will talk about her decades-long adventures Submitted photo and research to preserve global National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle will receive the World Ecology Award marine ecosystems. from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Missouri Botanical The World Ecology Award is Garden. presented at the center’s annual Goodall and Harrison Ford. World Ecology Gala to individuals who have Tickets start at $250. Money raised from the made significant contributions to the protection event is used for scholarships and research at the of the global environment and to a better under- center’s three partner institutions – University of standing of the balance between human habita- Missouri–St. Louis, the Missouri Botanical Gartion and the Earth’s biodiversity. Past recipients den and Saint Louis Zoo. For more information include John Denver, Jacques Cousteau, Jane contact 314-516-5442 or umsl.edu/~hwec.

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Red Cross seeks area transportation specialists The American Red Cross is seeking volunteer transportation specialists in the St. Louis and southwestern Illinois areas to deliver lifesaving blood products to hospitals. Transportation assignments include delivering blood products to area hospitals for patient use as well as delivering them to the Red Cross office for processing. Transportation specialists play a very important role in providing ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need. A transportation specialist is a specially selected and trained volunteer who transports blood and blood products. Transporting blood products is among the most important volunteer assignments within the Red Cross. “We are looking to add to our staff of volunteers to help us deliver these life-saving products,” said Kelly Loepker, Manager, Volunteer Management, Missouri-Illinois Region. “I encourage anyone interested in making a direct impact on people’s

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lives to contact us.” Volunteers must meet certain requirements to be eligible for the transportation specialist position, including: • A valid driver’s license with a minimum of three years driving experience is required. For those with a Missouri license you must have a class “E” license, per state requirement, to transport products or people. • Volunteers must be at able to verify a safe driving record with state record or insurance. • Transportation specialists must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 45 pounds for hospital deliveries. • Volunteers bust be available for two to four shifts per month (flexible schedules available). If interested please contact Marie Rantz at 314658-2122 or via email at marie.rantz@redcross. org. In addition go to www.redcrossblood.org for more information.

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In due time My daughter is nearing week two of being overdue with her second child. The first one came as ordered on the due date. After a couple of vigorous pushes and a few well-placed punches to her husband, out popped the little guy – howling and happy. However, this one has decided to take up permanent residence. The baby is getting way too comfortable in her rent-free womb. It’s time to evict the little freeloader and bring her out to face the harsh realities in this world of messy faces, messy diapers and messy elections. What a time to be born, huh? At this point, mom is so uncomfortable and ready to be done with her pregnancy that she has threatened to grab a vacuum and extract the little sweetie manually. It’s on occasions like these that rational minds must intervene and prudence is warranted. So naturally she came to me, her mother, asking for sage wisdom. As any dutiful provider of common sense would do, I readily gave her the best possible advice available. I recommended she post it to Facebook and let the community of experts have a stab at it. Within moments, the suggestions came rolling in from acupuncture to eating pineapple. Someone recommended castor oil mixed with orange juice. Bleck, a castor oil smoothie? My daughter did not plan on throwing up the baby, but delivering it via the old-fashioned route and passed on that. Another said to eat spicy food. But enough ac-

tivity was already going on in those lower parts without a turbulent case of Montezuma’s revenge. Pass again. One suggested a long walk. I remember back when I was in my 8 .9th month of pregnancy and ready to crack open like a ripe waddling watermelon; my husband came to me with some words of assistance. He proposed that I try mowing the lawn and washing the car. “Oh thanks, sweetie,” I said. “Do you really think it will bring on labor?“ “Probably not,” he answered, “but it would really help me out so I can watch the game tonight.” And this is why husbands get punched during childbirth. At wits end, I turned on the TV. Suddenly, the great presidential debate appeared. It was enough to make a barren women break her water. I called in my daughter. If this didn’t send her inner parts into a churning fit of painful contractions and hysteria nothing would. With any luck, the baby would be here by the next commercial break.

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Metro Theater Company visited Jury Elementary in Hazelwood School District to present the play “New Kid.” The play highlights issues such as bullying, and the importance of diversity and inclusion.

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In honor of Patriots Day, members of the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District, and the Florissant Valley Police Department celebrated with Lusher Elementary, in the Hazelwood School District, at a flag ceremony. Patriot Day in the United States is observed as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, occurs on Sept. 11 of each year, in memory of the 2001 September 11 attacks, across the nation.

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North County gears up for 19th Annual Florissant Old Town Fall Festival Florissant Old Town Partners has teamed up with the City of Florissant and the Missouri and Regional Arts Councils to announce the date of their 19th Annual Florissant Old Town Fall Festival. Each year the attendance for this festival is estimated at over 30,000 people. The Fall Festival on rue St. Francois in Old Town Florissant will be on Oct. 9. It begins at 11 a.m. this year and runs until 5 p.m. on rue St. Francois. Look for all of your favorite activities including a chili cook-off, live entertainment on each block, Fido Follies, children’s activities, large flower show and competition, celebration of our cultural heritage, craft fair, flea market, food booths galore, wine and cheese garden and many other booths and displays. St. Ferdinand Shrine will be selling a variety of Old Shrine items as well as several activities in the shrine area. Again this year, the Florissant Police Welfare Association will be hosting a benefit car show on the Knights of Columbus grounds. The craft fair area is always a big hit with over 60 crafters getting you ready for holiday shopping. MoChips – free child identification kits

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• Craft Fair • Live Music • Hands on Crafts • Chili Cook-off • Fido Follies • Pony Rides

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Activities Will Include:

200 Block • Lenny Frisch Band

rue St. Ferdinand 100 Block Kincaid Puppets • Fire Department •

100 Block • Bob Cuban Band • Chili Cook Off • Restrooms

rue St. Charles • Gardeners of Florissant Flower Pot Painting • Flint Knapping • Military Vehicle Show • Car Show • Antique Tractor Display • Restrooms

St. Ferdinand Shrine

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Antiques, pull tabs, books and children’s activities at the Shrine during Florissant Fall Festival Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, the Gem of Florissant, located at #1 St. Francois Street has tons of fun planned for the entire family at the 2016 Florissant Fall Festival on Oct. 9. An antique and collectible sale will be held on the grounds with individuals showcasing and selling anything and everything antique (this is not a flea market). Children can enter to win a prize in one of many games available in the Kids’ Corner for only 25 cents per game. The always popular pull-tabs are back. Lucky individuals can win up to $50 for only a 25 cent chance!. Individuals can also try their luck at one of the basket raffles and/or quilt raffle too. Great food will be available for purchase at the least expensive price anywhere on the street, including roast beef sandwiches, chili dogs, nachos, ice cream and snow cones. Cookies in a jar will be offered for sale, which make great gifts for family and friends. Shrine gift shop will be open. Love books? The book shop will offer special Fall Festival pricing of $4 per bag of books Visit the Shrine before, during or after touring the street. Behind the scenes Shrine tours will be offered. What is going on with the “Save the Shrine” campaign? Shrine board members will show individuals what repairs need to be done to save the

200 year-old Gem of Florissant. For more information call 314-8372110 or go to www.oldstferdinandshrine.com.

Stop by the Sacred Heart Museum

700 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-1121

Mississippi Valley Roofing 27 St Anthony Lane Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-4451 www.mississippivalleyroofing.com

Denise Outlaw-Adams 1050 Saint Francois St 314-442-8881 office 314-650-9682 cell www.NextHome2BUY-R-SELL.com

Nimmons Wealth Mgmt. Howard A. Nimmons CPA, CFP 760 Rue. St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-972-1818 www.nimmonscpa.com

North County Foot & Ankle Dr. Samuel T. Wood 662 rue St. Ferdinand 314-921-1020

Sacred Heart Museum, 751 N. Jefferson, will be open during the Oktoberfest on Oct. 9 from 12:15-5pm. Stop by to see pictures and artifacts that have been collected during the past 150 years. A wedding dress worn by Helen Keeven 101 years ago is on display. Also a chair that Saint Mother Teresa sat in when she was at Sacred Heart may be viewed.

The Fall Festival is hosted by Florissant Old Town Partners and the city of Florissant. As of print time, sponsors of the Festival are... Baronwood Kennels Bathfitter BJ’s Bar Christian Hospital Click Heating and Cooling Dooley’s Florist and Gifts Florissant Glass Co. Fritz’s Frozen Custard Kay-Bee Electric Meridian Waste Services Nimmons Wealth Management Paul Cerame Auto Group SSM DePaul Hospital

Midwestern Termite & Pest Control

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Community Sponsors: Boyle Law Firm Show Me Now Zykan Family Partnership Neighborhood Sponsors: Goldkamp Heating & Cooling Hazelwood School District Knight of Columbus 2951 Improved Performance J Optical TEAM Food Pantry Stems Florist Rock Paper Sissors Salon

(View up-to-date sponsor list at www.florissantoldtown.com)

Northernstar Adult Day Care Center

12916 New Halls Ferry Road Florissant, MO 63033 314-837-3494 www.northernstaradultcare.com

Olde Towne Lawn Mowers 3242 Parker Road Florissant, MO 63033 314-831-9112

Parker Furniture & Discount Outlet 12926 New Halls Ferry Road Florissant, MO 63033 314-921-2110

Paul Cerame Auto Group 314-838-2400 www.cerame.com

Paul Managanelli

American Family Insurance 505 Paul Ave 314-972-6000 pmangane@amfam.com

Pet Planet

Grooming and Supplies 131 Flower Valley Florissant, MO 63033 314-838-1417

Pulaski Bank

8008 N. Lindbergh Blvd. Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-317-4745 www.pulaskibank.com

Raw Elegance Hair Solutions 2955 Patterson Road Florissant, MO 63031 314-299-8926 www.HREHairSolutions.com

Salon 67

2121 Charbonier Florissant, MO 63031 314-921-9112

Sam’s Meat Market 9241 W Florissant Ave Ferguson, MO 63135

Sandie’s Interiors-Blind Corner 302 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-921-6700 www.Sandiesinteriors.com www.Blind-corner.com

Stems Florist

210 Saint Francois St. St. Louis, MO 63031 314-972-7836 www.stems4flowers.com www.stems4weddings.com

St. Louis Woodwind

& Brass Instrument Repair 1777 N New Florissant Road Florissant, MO 63033 314-921-0012

St. Sophia Health & Rehabilitation Center

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The Valley

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Tinder Box / Vino 100 2714 N. Hwy 67 Florissant, MO 63033 314-741-0899 www.tinderboxstlouis.com

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TOPOS Surveying Corp. 790 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-5806 www.topos-surveying.com

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Superior Bank

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SureVision Eye Centers 7934 N Lindbergh Blvd, Ste A Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-921-2020 WWW.SUREVISION.COM

The Bridge at Florissant 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. Florissant, MO 63033 314-831-0988 www.bridgeatflorissant.com

The Flower Pot

#5 St Anthony Lane Florissant, MO 63031 314-921-3880

The Jewelry Shoppe 1020 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-831-9200 Cell: 314-824-9367

Rhonda Link 1147 N. Hwy. 67, Rallo Plaza Florissant, MO 63031 314-831-5465 Visit us on Facebook: Travelink

Valley Industries

143 B James S. McDonnell Blvd Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-731-1771 www.ValleyInd.net

Weather Control, LLC Orlando Mondaine Florissant, MO 63033 314 813-8407

Wholesale Mattress Center 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-227-5610 www.wholesalemfo.com

Williams Home Health Care, Inc 716 S Florissant Road Ferguson, MO 63135 314-522-6414 www.williamshomehealthcare.com

Young Expressions 2939 Patterson Road Florissant, MO 63031 314 837-3700

Zykan Family Partnership 1080 N. St. Jacques Florissant, MO 63031

Sports

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Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com

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Sports you see with Gary B... Roundup of Rascals 2016 season The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. The team completed the baseball season second in the Frontier League Championship with a 1-0 loss in game five of the championship series against the Evansville Otters recently. The skipper Steve Brook has had that distinction for the past three years in a row and five of the past seven seasons. This year in particular was an incredible feat as he had only three everyday players from the 2015 roster: Josh Ludy, Josh Silver and Johnny Morales. Most of his starting pitchers returned, including Joe Scanio, Tim Koons, Lucas Laster and Zeb Sneed. Pitchers added during the season were Josh Wright and Jason Ziegler. June was a tough month for the Rascals due to injuries, specifically to starting pitcher Joe Scanio and shortstop Johnny Morales, along with a few other key players. Another setback was when the Chicago Cubs bought the playing time of Josh Silver. At the time he led the League with a .455 batting average and ranked in the top five in home runs (5) and RBIs (19). At that point the team was heading in the wrong way, as they would lose 14 of their next 18 games before the much-needed Frontier League All-Star Break. After the break the team put it in high gear as they went on a historic eleven-game winning streak; and following the final win of the streak, the Rascals were 48-42 and three-and-a-half games up for the final wild card spot. The official date for the Rascals playoff clincher was on Sept. 4, the final day of the regular season where they defeated the Southern Illinois Miners by a score of 5-1. PLAYOFFS In the divisional round, the O’Fallon squad took on the Miners again to win three games to put the

Rascals into the Frontier League Championship Series for the third year in a row. The Championship series saw the Evansville Otters win three of the five games. NEXT HOME GAMES: Sometime in May 2017 For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * Very proud of the ‘boys of the summer’ Lady Lions of Lindenwood set season high record Lindenwood University field hockey squad played a solid game the second straight day after shutting out new-ECAC Division II Field Hockey member, Mercy College, by a final score of 7-0. The scoring feat is tops for the season thus far. The Lady Lions have scored at least five goals in three different games this season. Scoring goals were Noor Fons, Greta Banholzer, Bridget Hoogendijk, Victoria Buysschaert, Karlie Quinn (with two) and Tara Robben, who had her ninth goal of the season (which leads the ECAC). Goalkeeper Skylar Starbeck kept all three of the opponents’ shots from reaching the back of the net. For more information, go to www.LindenwoodLions.com * Thanks to Andrew P. Morris of Lindenwood Sports Information for the information Free soccer event at the Family Arena The St. Louis Ambush plays professional indoor soccer in the Central Division of the 17-team Major Arena Soccer League with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The team has announced their annual Fan Fest will be held Saturday, Oct. 8 with the Ambush taking on the Cedar Rapids Rampage. One of the best parts about the Fan Fest is the cost that is free for attendance and parking at the Family Arena. For more details go to www.STLAmbush.com. * Soccer season is about here Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, has hosted many radio shows from Health to Sports to Baby Boomer news. He was the EMCEE of the River City Rascals and St. Louis Swarm basketball team inaugural seasons and broadcasting for the indoor football teams over a decade. Has been writing sports since 1999 for the paper.

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Recipe: Feel-good foods for fall Spice Cake Whoopie Pies

Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Vegetables Ingredients: 2 pounds pork loin salt pepper 1 large red onion 11/2 pounds baby potatoes 1 pound baby carrots 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup apple butter 1/3 cup Dijon mustard 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 cup beef broth

Ingredients: 1 box spice cake mix, dry 1 1/2 cups apple butter 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat liner. In large bowl, mix together dry cake mix, apple butter, oil and eggs until smooth. Let stand 3-4 minutes.

Spoon batter onto prepared baking sheet, one heaping, rounded tablespoon at a time. Space about 2 inches apart. Bake about 14 minutes and let cool completely. To make cream cheese frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla, and beat another 1-2 minutes. Frost flat side of each “pie” half with frosting and place halves together. Store in sealed container in refrigerator. Note: Marshmallow creme can be substituted for cream cheese frosting.

Directions: Place large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. (If using regular skillet, add 1 tablespoon oil.) Season pork loin with salt and pepper, and place in skillet. Sear pork loin on all sides to seal in juices, about 8-10 minutes. Peel onion and cut into large chunks. Cover bottom of large, 6-quart slow cooker with half the chopped onion, potatoes and carrots.

Cover slow cooker and cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-6 hours. Once potatoes are tender, cut tenderloin into thin slices and place on platter, surrounded by veg-

etables. Taste gravy, and season with salt and pepper, as needed, then pour gravy over pork and serve.

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

Lay seared pork loin over top and surround with remaining vegetables. In small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, apple butter, mustard, soy sauce and broth. Pour mixture over pork and vegetables.

Crossword Puzzle Theme: Horror Movies ACROSS 1. Necklace lock 6. Put into service 9. Slovenly one 13. Center of iris 14. “Platoon” setting 15. Ben Franklin’s invention 16. Naked protozoa 17. First prime number 18. Trail follower 19. *Norman Bates/Janet Leigh movie 21. *2002 horror flick starring Naomi Watts 23. Actress ____ Michele 24. Potato’s soup mate 25. Not hook or cross 28. Fodder holder 30. Before Reuse and Recycle 35. Reunion attendee 37. Baptism or shiva 39. Enter user name and password 40. Delhi wrap 41. Abominable snowmen 43. Swine and avian diseases 44. Signs of things to come 46. “Will be,” according to Doris Day 47. Cohen brothers’“Barton ____” 48. Public announcement 50. Bit attachment 52. #9 Across’ digs 53. Like pinkish cheeks 55. Boston ____ Party 57. Go off on a ____, or deviate 61. *Jeff Goldblum’s unfortunate teleportation experiment 64. La ____ opera house 65. Freudian topic 67. Sag 69. Per ____, or yearly 70. Black and white sea bird 71. “Number the Stars” author 72. None of this for the weary 73. Soap-making ingredient 74. English county DOWN 1. Number cruncher 2. Coal in a stocking 3. *Killer ones attacked in 1995’s “Congo” 4. Female oracle

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5. “Oh, The ____ You’ll go!” 6. “Do ____ others as...” 7. *Movie featuring the killer Jigsaw 8. Be theatrical 9. Recipe command 10. Mischievous Scandinavian god 11. Baker’s baker 12. Shipping hazard 15. Israeli money 20. *Like “The Wolf Man” 22. Of a female 24. 50-50 draw, e.g. 25. *Avenger in a hockey mask 26. Remember this battle site? 27. Chemistry lab glass device 29. *”What ____ Beneath” with Michelle Pfeiffer 31. Remove, as a hat 32. a.k.a. tangelos 33. *Dracula’s title

34. Glorify 36. Short skirt 38. Michael Collins’ country 42. Says, archaic 45. *Neve Campbell vs. Ghostface flick 49. Long period of time 51. Found in a haystack? 54. Diamond datum 56. 1970s big dos 57. Russia’s 1917 abdicator 58. High school breakout 59. Grannies 60. Pig out 61. Puff of marijuana 62. Blues 63. Bygone era 66. Laroche or de Maupassant 68. Eucharist vessel See answers on page 13

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Oct. 5: Community forum

The Hazelwood School District Community Forums and Conversation will take place from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Central High School Library at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant.

Forums will be a panel consisting of Superintendent Dr. Collins-Hart, three board members, and moderated by the Hazelwood PTA Council with the purpose of building capacity and coalition in our schools. The entire Hazelwood School District community is invited to attend and to join in on the conversation. If you have questions, please email

info@hazelwoodschools.org

Oct. 6: Mercy Hospice new volunteer training

Mercy Hospice is currently seeking volunteers to offer support and comfort to patients and families in your community. Volunteers are matched with opportunities to serve according to their schedules, skills, comfort levels, and geographic areas. Volunteer opportunities include: caregiver relief, companionship, bereavement support, administrative assistance, and other opportunities. The next free four-week training will be Thursdays— Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 1 - 4:30 p.m. To register or ask any questions please contact Mercy Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Paula Minogue, at 314-729-4415 or Paula.Minogue@mercy.net.

Oct. 6: Square dancing

MO Promenaders Square Dancers with caller Stan Mangogna will hold at dance at Church of the Master at 1325 Paddock Dr. in Florissant at 11:15 a.m. Free will offering will be held to defray costs. Bring a sandwich for lunch. Refreshments and beverages will be served. For more information call 314-831-8127.

Oct. 8: Rummage sale

11th Annual Rummage Sale will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 3400 St. Gregory Lane in St. Ann. Free admission from 9 a.m. to noon. Early Bird Sale from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. with $3 admission. Housewares, furniture, collectables and much more.

Oct. 8: Free flu shots

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SSM Health DePaul Hospital will offer free flu shots from 8 a.m. to noon on a first-come, first-served basis in DePaul Hospital’s May Conference Center at 12303 DePaul Drive. Those nine years and above are eligible to receive the vaccine. In addition to free flu shots, the hospital will offer a health information

fair featuring a stroke risk assessment, and information on subjects including diabetes, cardiology, breast care and weight loss. Light refreshments also will be available.

Oct. 9: Flower show

At the Florissant Old Town Festival the Sprig and Twig Garden Club presents a Small Standard Flower Show “GoodBye, Summer and Hello, Fall” from noon to 5 p.m. in the Florissant Senior Center. Admission is free. Also look for the “plant sale” booth in front of the Senior Center building.

Oct. 9: Blessing of pets

Annual Blessing of Pets, sponsored by Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd will be held from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Truman Park pavilion in Hazelwood. Pets must have immunizations and be leashed or crated. Donations of quality pet food, new toys for animal shelters accepted.

Oct. 9: Fall Festival Flea Market

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Oct. 12: Fall family festival

Hazelwood School District will host its annual Fall Family Festival from 5-7:30 p.m. at Hazelwood Central High School, located at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. HSD will provide entertainment, free family photos and a complimentary light meal for the family. During the festival, families will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for free haircuts and gather valuable information and services during the community resource fair. In keeping with its number three goal, HSD is dedicated to increasing parent and community engagement. The Fall Family Festival is free and open to all HSD families.

Oct. 12: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Fall Festival Flea Market takes place at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 12 to 5 p.m. Food and drinks available. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Oct. 13: Educational forum

Oct. 11-21: RISE Above Workforce Training Workshop

Oct. 14: Chicken fried steak or meatloaf dinner

RISE Above Workforce Training Workshop is offered weekdays from Oct. 11 to Oct. 21, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Ferguson Municipal Public Library at 35 N. Florissant Rd. in Ferguson. Training topics include keys to professional and personal success, resumes, practice interviews, interpersonal and communication skills, and more. Interested in participating in this opportunity or have questions? Contact Jobs And More STL at jobsandmorestl@ outlook.com or 314-992-5059 or visit

The Mid-East Area Agency on Aging is hosting an educational forum at their South County Senior Center from 6:30 7:30 p.m. Information will be presented by a Seniors Count representative.

Chicken fried steak or meatloaf 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.

Oct. 15: Vendor sale

Annual Shop ‘Til You Drop Vendor Sale, see the sign on the lawn, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church at 2900 St. Catherine in Florissant from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission is free. For more information contact 314-837-7113.

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Pink Posse Roundup for a Cure-Our main fundraiser allows it to continue The Breakfast Club programs and provide information and education to African American women and their families about breast cancer. The Breakfast Club, Inc. Fifth Pink Posse Roundup for a Cure takes place from 8 p.m. to midnight at St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation Complex at 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in St. Louis. For more information contact us 314-972-8883 or visit www.breakfastclub-stl.org.

Oct. 15: Diabetes program

SSM Health DePaul Hospital will offer Diabetes 101: Staying Healthy, Cooking Healthy from 9 a.m. to noon in the May Conference Center at DePaul Hospital. The free event will feature cooking demonstrations by celebrity chef Curtis Aikens from the Food Network and SSM Health executive chef Apollo Pasia, as well a panel discussion about healthy living for diabetics with Dr. Christy Richardson, diabetes specialist, diabetes educators and dietitians. Continental breakfast and a light lunch with samples from the cooking demonstration will be served. The program is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 1-866-SSM-DOCS (1-866776-3627) to register by phone or register online at ssmhealth.com/depaul.

Oct. 15: Movie screening

donated to Special Olympics and Gateway to Hope. It is $10 a person - 12 at a table or $120 a table. For reservations call 314-838-9573 or for more information call 314-731-5359.

Oct. 16: BB gun meat shoot

BB gun meat shoot at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, starts at 1 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Oct. 18: Educational forum

The Heman Park Community Center is hosting an educational forum at 3 p.m. Information will be presented by a Seniors Count representative in collaboration with the University City Commission on Senior Issues.

Oct. 19: 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.

bonier Rd in Florissant. Twelve beautiful quilts, cash prizes, raffle, pull tabs and refreshments available.

Nov. 19: Meat shoots

The Florissant Eagles Aerie3638 at 15245 New Halls Ferry Rd. will be hosting meat shoots starting Sept. 17 and running through Nov. 19. No bull barrels, 670 minimum chokes. Shooting # 9s. The

Nov. 20: Meat Shoot Sundays

From Sept. 18 through Nov. 20 there will be Meat Shoot Sundays at Florissant Valley American Legion Post 444 at 7090 Old Jamestown Rd. from noon until dusk. Food and drinks will be available. There will be a children’s play area as well.

Nov 6: Quilt bingo

St. Ferdinand Ladies Sodality Quilt Bingo, doors open 11 a.m., games begin at 1 p.m. in the school gym at 1735 CharSUDOKU answers from page 11

The 10th annual Calhoun County Quilt and Church Tour will take place Oct. 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Quilts are located in the villages of Brussels, Hamburg, Hardin and Kampsville. For information and tickets call 618-883-2578 or 618-232-1268.

Oct. 21: Pork steak dinner

Oct. 16: Bunco party for charity

Nov. 5: Fashion show

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Pork steak 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.

Oct. 26: 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. 28: Chicken dinner

All-you-can-eat chicken dinner, dine in only, at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-8316121. Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis is pleased to announce its 41st Annual Fashion Show at Orlando’s in Maryland Heights. This year’s theme

shoots run from noon until dusk.

Oct. 21-22: Quilt and church tour

“The Hunting Ground” is a documentary film about the incidence of sexual assault on college campuses in the United States and what is perceived to be a failure of college administrations to deal with it. This film will be shown at the meeting of the Ferguson-Florissant (North County) Branch of the American Association of University Women. The presentation will begin at 10 a.m.; it is about one and one-half hours in length. Refreshments will be available at 9:30 a.m. prior to the showing. It will be shown in the lower level meeting room of the Lutheran Church of the Living Christ at 2725 Concord Drive (at New Halls Ferrry Road) in Florissant. Parking is available at the rear of the church. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 314-517-8973, 314-831-5359 or 314-831-6884.

Our Lady of Fatima Auxiliary #4429 will host a bunco party for charity at the K of C Fatima Hall at 1216 Teson Road in Hazelwood at 1 p.m. Proceeds will be

is “Women Stepping Up to Help Other Women.” Tickets are $30 per person. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and a buffet lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. A cash bar will be available. In addition to the fashion show there will be basket raffles, silent auctions and pot of gold. Orlando’s is located at 2050 Dorsett Village Plaza in Maryland Heights. Proceeds from the fashion show benefit St. Louis area women’s and children’s charities. Visit their website www.soroptimiststlouis.com for more information on the fashion show, including payment via PayPal, or contact Paula Russell at 314-355-1516 or info@ soroptimiststlouis.com.

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By Steve Bryan

Can ‘Mr. Smith’ still go to Washington in an ‘Idiocracy?’ American politics translate beautifully to the big screen. Look back, for instance, at Frank Capra’s brilliant “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” Released in 1939, this political film still resonates well almost 80 years later. Jimmy Stewart plays Jefferson Smith, a wide-eyed patriot asked to take over a deceased senator’s seat. Smith holds on to his ideals, but political machines almost take him out of the game. Speaking of machines, the actual voting process sometimes fails, as it did with the “hanging chad” ballot controversy 16 years ago. In 2008, Kevin Costner starred in “Swing Vote,” which showed that every single ballot really does count. Costner is Bud Johnson, a fairly apolitical guy who, through an odd turn-of-events, has the power to select the next POTUS. Bud leverages his position for money and other goodies, but his daughter pushes him to do the right thing. The late Robin Williams gave a nice performance in 2006’s “Man of the Year.” The comedian played Tom Dobbs, the witty host of a news satire show who runs for president as a lark and actually wins. A computer programmer (Laura Linney) discovers, however, that a technical glitch was the reason for his extraordinary win. Many voters hope that elected officials would have the ideals of Jimmy Stewart’s Jefferson Smith, but that is sadly not the norm. In 1972, Robert Redford tackled political idealism in “The Candidate.” His character, lawyer Bill McKay, ran for office to bring attention to civil rights, the ecology and other vital issues. When it looks like McKay actually could win, his idealism crumbles in the rush to get elected. “Beavis and Butt-Head” and “King of the Hill” creator Mike Judge has a definite talent for satire. His hilarious “Office Space” became a cult hit because of its relat-

able worker bee themes. In 2006, Judge released “Idiocracy,” a film that many are now calling a documentary of the current political climate. Luke Wilson plays Joe Bauers, a man who testing shows is “completely average.” He’s frozen along with a prostitute named Rita (Maya Rudolph) and revived five centuries later. During those years, smart people didn’t reproduce as much as less intelligent folks, resulting in a dumbeddown culture. Joe applies logic and reasoning to problems, but people think he’s just weird. When he tries to save vital crops from dying, he’s sentenced to death. The fact that Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are both making a run for the White House is screenplay gold. This election is going to be dramatized and parodied for years to come, no matter the outcome. Even Sarah Palin’s behavior during the 2008 election did not produce as many juicy scenarios as the Trump/Clinton battle. The saddest part is that this is real life, not fiction. ‘Swing Vote’ photo courtesy Touchstone Pictures, ‘Man of the Year’ photo courtesy Universal Pictures, ‘The Candidate’ photo courtesy Warner Bros. 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.