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By Sara Hardin Displayed in the O’Fallon home of Roland “Bo” Sturhahn is a photo of his 19-year-old self, a young man called upon to defend his country in a time of desperation. Now 89, he reflects on his experiences as a World War II soldier, his youthful spirit resonating in his retelling. “In 1943 I got a notice to register for the draft,” said Bo Sturhahn. “Then, in the spring of 1944, I was a senior in high school, and in May I got a notice I am now to report for a pre-induction from the U.S. government. They told me that: ‘You’ve got no choice.’ Bo Sturhahn graduated from high school in June, 1944. Since the draft quota had been momentarily filled, thanks to many young men around his age volunteering to enlist, Sturhahn spent the fall attending Washington University. It wasn’t until December of that year that he received the notice to report for duty. “On Dec. 30, I was at the designated place with a lot of other guys, wondering what to do, wandering around, and finally I got to a desk. The guy that was there said, ‘Hello there. What do you want: Army or Navy?’ Talk about a quick decision!” he laughed. “So, I said Army. After that, I was sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky for basic training.” After a few months spent at Fort Knox and some time spent at home, Sturhahn was momentarily transferred to the east coast, then quickly transported to the west coast via a week-long ride on a troop train. A troop ship, traveling in a zig-zag pattern to throw off Japanese submarines, took Sturhahn and his fellow soldiers to the Philippines, were he would spend the rest of his deployment. “I joined an outfit called the 706th Tank Battalion. We joined another group of GIs that had just finished the Battle of Okinawa, and I was to replace some of their losses. This was a rest area in the Philippines, just south of Manila,” explained Sturhahn. “After a while, we started getting serious about learning about tank warfare and getting in shape and so forth, because they were starting to prepare us for a big push. Then, all of a sudden, the atom bomb came and knocked out Japan, and they surrendered because of that. We found out afterwards that [the Japanese] had the battle plans, and our tank outfit was going to be the first to hit the Japanese beaches.” While he waited in the Philippines to be sent back home, Sturhahn was as-

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Photo by Sara Hardin World War II veteran Roland “Bo” Sturhahn in his home in O’Fallon holds a photo of himself during his active duty military service.

signed jobs such as filling a water truck at the bay and watering the camp roads to combat the dust which resulted from the brutal tropic sun, or riding a jeep to sites where equipment had broken down, guided by a Filipino whose language barrier limited communication to points in the right direction. Sturhahn was honorably discharged in Chicago on Aug. 23, 1946 at the age of 21. He started college that September at Washington University under the GI Bill and graduated in 1950 with a degree in Business. “Washington University was really busy with GIs,” he said. “There were about 10 guys for every gal.” Among the artifacts and memorabilia collected from Sturhahn’s experiences is a collection of newspaper clippings of coverage of the war. His wife, Sue Sturhahn, explains that the ability to return to the articles and recollect on the events is a unique and valuable experience. “One thing that Bo did before he was drafted and left was keep track of articles from the St. Louis paper about the war, and he started a scrapbook. He has all of these old, original articles,” said Sue Sturhahn. “What he didn’t know until he got home, is that after he left, his dad continued to do that and cut the articles out about the war all the time he was gone and overseas. So we have boxes of original articles, scrapbooks, which Bo has gone through and

made some notes on. One of his main interests he has always had is history. So, he can recall a lot of this, whether he participated or not, and of course with all of this memorabilia he can go through it and put things together because he’s a history buff.” In 2011, Bo Sturhahn was an honored guest of the Honor Flight, an event which invites U.S. military veterans to visit the war memorials in Washington, D.C. When asked about his experience during the trip, he is momentarily at a loss for words. See A SOLIDER’S STORY page 4

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Social change advocate and pastor named to United Church of Christ justice post The United Church of Christ announced Oct. 21 that it has appointed the Rev. Traci Blackmon, pastor of Christ The King UCC in Florissant, as acting executive minister of the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries. A prominent community leader, gifted preacher, and much-loved pastor, Blackmon was called by UCC General Minister and President the Rev. John C. Dorhauer, UCC Board Chair Ms. Dale Bonds, and Vice-Chair Frank Bolden, and appointed by an enthusiastic and unanimous vote of the UCC Board of Directors. She begins her new post Jan. 1, 2016. “I am extremely excited, a little overwhelmed, and honored by this new opportunity for ministry,” said Blackmon. “I have chosen to accept the challenge of acting executive minister of Justice and Witness at this time because I believe the United Church of Christ is uniquely positioned to

reimagine the welcoming table of Christ in ways that create space for all voices to be heard.” “Traci is a game changer. If we are talking about our promise to live out bold public witness, this woman lives that out to a level of which we can all be proud,” said Dorhauer. This is a woman who can make a difference.” Blackmon, the first woman pastor in the 156-year history of Christ The King UCC, became nationally recognized as a prominent voice for social change when Michael Brown was shot in Ferguson, just miles from her church. She was involved in organizing the Black Lives Matter movement, effectively assisting and collaborating with the people in the community working for justice. Blackmon says it’s very important to figure out the desire, direction and priorities around social issues, and listen to all the voices involved, so as to not leave anybody

behind. She hopes to bring that reasoning and direction to the UCC’s mission. “Traci has become a voice for new civil rights in America. I can’t think of a better person to lead Justice and Witness Ministries,” said UCC Board Member the Rev. Dwayne Royster. “The church is not a static organization that is transported from place to place, but rather that church emerges to meet the present needs of the people. The conversation must begin with a determination to listen and a willingness to be changed,” said Blackmon. “I welcome the opportunity to reimagine this table with the church, to create a table where we see ourselves simultaneously as both guest and host, a table where ownership is not bestowed but shared. A table where all are welcome to bring all of themselves and contribute to the feast that is served.”

Christian Kirksey, NFL player and Hazelwood alumnus, draws strength from faith and family Christian Kirksey, National Football League (NFL) Cleveland Browns player and Hazelwood East High School alumnus, was in town at the Edward Jones Dome in a game against the St. Louis Rams. This was the first time that Kirksey played in his hometown since joining the NFL in 2014. Kirksey is a 6’2” 236-pound linebacker from the University of Iowa. The Cleveland Browns selected him as their third round draft pick. He graduated from Hazelwood East in 2010 and was a member of the 2008 Class 5 state championship team, which he shared, is his fondest high school memory. “My most favorite memory at East High occurred during my junior year,” said Kirksey. “At that time I played outside linebacker and our team made it to the state-level, and we won the state championship that year! By far, it was a time that I will never forget.” Kirksey said when he has an opportunity to share advice with students, he shares

the same pearls of wisdom passed down to him through his parents and Mike Jones, Hazelwood East football coach, which he still lives by. “Education is first. You cannot make it to the next level without putting first things, first. Several of my former classmates who had great talent on the football field did not make it because of their low grades. Looking back, I appreciate my former coach for sitting me down and reminding me of the importance of my education,” said Kirksey. He also spoke on drawing his strength from faith and family. “My father passed away shortly after I graduated and I was devastated. However, I found myself drawing strength from his memories, lessons taught, and from my mother.” Kirksey went on to say, “My faith is also very important to me because with God all things are possible. Actually, my favorite scripture reads, “I can do all things

Photo courtesy Christian Kirksey Christian Kirksey, NFL Cleveland Browns Player and Hazelwood East High School 2010 graduate.

through Christ who strengthens me.” Kirksey is proud to call St. Louis his hometown, where his mother, two brothers, three sisters, and extended family still reside. While cheering on the St. Louis Rams during a match-up against the Cleveland Browns, fans, family, and friends were also cheering for North County’s very own, Linebacker Kirksey #58.

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Monitoring of the Bridgeton and West Lake Landfills The city of Florissant is aware of and is actively monitoring the ongoing situation at the Bridgeton and West Lake Landfills. The city has strived to sort through the available information in a professional manner to separate informative and actionable information from the sensational. City staff continues to perform a technical review of information as it becomes available. The city has experienced staff that are knowledgeable on the subject matter with two licensed Professional Engineers, Director of Public Works Louis B. Jearls, Jr., PE (33 years) and City Engineer Timothy Barrett, PE, CFM (four years with the city and four years prior as a Geotechnical Consulting Engineer) in addition to Mayor Thomas P. Schneider who holds a degree in Civil Engineering and formerly served as the city engineer. City staff members have had extensive conversations with Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 Personnel as well as local and federal government officials. City staff and city council members have attended numerous community meetings, both agency-sponsored and community-organized on this subject for more than five years. Both the administration and the city council have been vocal on this topic. The administration went on record in 2012 with a professionally

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prepared position statement regarding concerns with EPA’s 2008 Record of Decision and the 2011 Supplemental Feasibility Study which resulted in further study by the EPA. The city council has passed resolutions on the topic, the most recent in March 2014 supporting removal and proper disposal of the impacted materials. The city’s first responders are in communication with their regional counterparts as well as St. Louis County Emergency Management to stay abreast of any and all potential emergency situations that would merit urgent action. The city maintains a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan to assess risks and plan for all potential threats to the city. This plan is updated on a routine basis to factor in new or changed information. The city will continue to stay up to date on the evolving issues at the landfills and to give due consideration to the potential risks associated with the situation. The city also encourages concerned residents to seek out the available factual and rational information on this issue. Sources of information include the EPA and MDNR websites as well as local community groups. We have also found that a good summary of the information has been compiled by St. Louis Public Radio and it is available on their website.

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Local faith-based leaders recently participated in the Hazelwood School District’s (HSD) Annual Interfaith Clergy Fall Breakfast Meeting. The group was comprised of local pastors and clergy who represented more than 12 different churches within the district’s geographic boundaries. Board of Education members took time from their busy schedules, along with HSD administrators, to participate in the meeting. They all worked side-by-side with the faith-based community to explore ideas to further enhance the HSD Heroes initiative, a volunteer outreach program which was developed by the HSD clergy community back a little over a year ago. HSD Board President Desiree Whitlock and HSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Ingrid ClarkJackson also presented two “Kids Are Our Business” awards. The first award went to Rev. Cedric Portis of Third Presbyterian Church for chairing and coordinating our first charity golf tournament/HSD Heroes Mentor. The second award went to Rev. Karen Anderson of Ward Chapel AME Church for helping to implement and sustain the HSD Heroes Volunteer Program and serving as a HSD Heroes Mentor Rev. Anderson commented that we should all

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be more proactive in our approach with helping and listening to our children, even if they are not our biological children. “We must be proactive in helping our children and teachers, we are seeing so many issues right now in our neighboring school districts and surrounding communities, if we are not careful, it could be our district,” she said. “It’s wonderful that we all come together in this forum, now let’s work together. Let’s stay together as a community and be a part of the solution,” Anderson said. In addition to joining the HSD Heroes program, some of our faith-based leaders are spearheading other initiatives to benefit students and the Hazelwood Bright Future programs. Reverend Portis, pastor of Third Presbyterian Church and Hazelwood Bright Futures Advisory Board member, is once again championing a charity golf tournament, to benefit the Hazelwood Foundation, which supports student programs. For those wishing to join the HSD Heroes volunteer program, please contact the District Communications office at 314-953-5045 or email: info@hazelwoodschools.org.

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri supporting our troops Girl Scout Fall Product Booths are coming soon to a supermarket near you. Starting Nov. 17, girls will sell delicious, crowd-pleasing products, including three new treats: Dark Chocolate Caramel Caps with Sea Salt, Honey Mustard Pretzel Mix and Black Forest Trail Mix. Visit girlscoutsem.org to see the full product lineup. Once again, customers can participate in Project Thank You, where every $5 donation from customers provides one can of nuts or candy to United States military personnel. Last year, with help from the community, Girl Scouts donated more than 5,400 cans. Cookie season kicks off in January, and two lucky Girl Scout troops will host a special “Milk and Cookies” event at the USO of Missouri. On Feb. 26, Girl Scouts will bring milk and cookies to the USO of Missouri to share with military personnel to thank them for everything they do. Thank you for supporting Girl Scouts!

The Community News’ own Catherine Armbruster was recently selected as Pin-Up of the Day for Pin-Ups For Vets on their website www.pinupsforvets.com. Pin-Ups For Vets raises funds to improve veterans’ healthcare, donates funds to VA hospitals for medical equipment and program expansion, improves quality of life for ill veterans across the United States through personal bedside visits to deliver gifts, promotes volunteerism at Veterans Hospitals, supports homeless veterans with clothing and calendar gifts delivered to shelters, boosts morale for military wives and female veterans with makeovers and clothing, and boosts morale for deployed troops through delivery of care packages.

versity Women. Connie Abein will also speak. She is a veteran, having served in the Army in several assignments across the US; she retired as Major. The Nov. 16 meeting will be held at Immanuel UCC Church Educational Building at 211 Church Street in Ferguson at 7 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 314-921-5120, 314-831-6884, or 314-831-5359.

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A SOLIDER’S STORY from cover “It was just rather astounding, how great it was. That’s all I can say about it,” he said. “He might have a little bit of trouble telling you what his experience was,” said Sue Sturhahn. “I would say very emotional, very moving. That’s only seeing what happened once they got off [the plane].” Bo Sturhahn spent his Honor Flight experience vis-

iting memorials with other World War II veterans and his daughter, Christy Parks, who accompanied him as his escort. He recalls that when photos were taken at each memorial, an empty chair with a folded flag was placed among the veterans to represent the soldiers who lost their lives. His emotions peak when he remembers a ceremony he attended at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where a group of firemen who survived the 9/11 terrorist attacks shook his Photo by Sara Hardin hand to thank him for his Memorabilia collected by Roland “Bo” Sturhahn from his experiences in World War II and as a vetservice. “Being a World War II vet, eran. no matter whether it is in a social setting, about his life,” explained Sue Sturhahn. perhaps at a store, in any setting where As we honor our veterans for their service, consider there are people, and it comes up that he one of the key takeaways Bo Sturhahn says of his expeis a World War II vet, the first thing out rience: “One of the main things I got out of my experiof the people’s mouths, no matter who it ence was meeting people from all walks of life: rich, is, ‘Thank you so much for your service.’ poor, well-educated, completely ignorant - we’re all in Invariably. They’re very respectful of that it together there. That’s rather unique.”

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Area corporations partner with Normandy Schools for Student Safety Day Students from two Normandy elementary schools spent the day learning the tools of the safety trade. Students from Barack Obama and Jefferson Elementary Schools took part in Safety Day, held at Barack Obama Elementary in the Normandy Schools Collaborative. According to one of the event’s organizers LaVerne Ferguson, the event is a fun way to help reinforce safety tips and important life skills. Approximately 245 students in grades three through six participated. “Safety Day allows students to participate in interactive activities that will reinforce the importance of taking responsibility for their own safety, respect their parents’ safety rules, and to share safety tips with their family and friends,” said Ferguson, who is a guidance counselor at Barack Obama Elementary School (BOES). She said this year’s Safety Day focused on fire safety, firearm and stranger danger, electricity, internet, bicycle, health and wellness and safe touch (with parental permission). This year’s Safety Day also featured a keynote from Karon Bolden, a St. Louisbased youth motivational speaker and author. Bolden shared with students his story and life strategies with invigorating energy to propel the students into taking responsibility for choices in life. He also provided the students a copy of his new book titled “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” ontinuing on our HalThe Safety Day activities are made possible by loween theme, and

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The legacy of Charles M. Schulz A highly influential cartoonist, Charles M. Schulz passed away on February 12, 2000, leaving behind a legacy of cartoon strips, animated specials plus lots of common sense. Debuting in the 1950’s, his “Peanuts” four-panel strip became a comic page staple in newspapers. His influence was so great that on May 27, 2000, approximately 50 other cartoonists paid homage to the late artist and his work in their own strips. His characters continue to delight and enchant new generations of fans. Snoopy, his highly imaginative canine, even shows up in entertaining ads for MetLife, especially during annual insurance enrollments at many companies. Peanuts merchandise featuring the likenesses of Snoopy, his pal Woodstock and other characters is still in high demand. Even though it uses computer-generated animation, “The Peanuts Movie,” a new adventure, should still hold true to the values that Schulz put in his work. Nicknamed “Sparky” by an uncle, the cartoonist spent his adult life documenting the trials and tribulations of Charlie Brown, a good soul who rarely catches a break in life. This new film brings to mind “A Boy Named Charlie Brown,” which was first released in theaters in 1969. With a talent for spelling, Charlie Brown is on the fast track to becoming a winner. Snoopy and Linus become his coaches, reinforcing the “I before E except after C” rule through a catchy song. Charlie gets to enjoy the spotlight for once, albeit briefly. Though he loves baseball, Charlie typically is bowled over by at least one line drive during a typical game. In one memorable series of

strips, his love of the game actually gave him a rash that made his head look like a baseball. Even when the team enjoyed a rare win, something typically would happen to ruin the moment. Schulz and his characters have enjoyed a long run in television specials, most notably “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Airing for the first time 50 years ago, the humor and lessons in the story remain as timely as ever. While Lucy embraces the joys of a “shiny aluminum Christmas tree,” Charlie Brown picks a small tree that needs some love and attention. Linus, ever the philosopher, puts the holiday into the right perspective. CBS and Schulz weren’t afraid to shy away from difficult topics in these specials, though. In 1990, “Why, Charlie Brown, Why?” focused on a new classmate who was diagnosed with cancer. The gallant Linus became her friend, defending her against insensitive students when treatments caused hair loss. The Emmy-nominated special does end on a positive note, though. Here’s hoping that “The Peanuts Movie” does Sparky proud. Charles Schulz was a rare talent and his words and art remain a constant daily inspiration to many of us. “The Peanuts Movie” photos courtesy of Blue Sky Studios 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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Bacon debacle I recently gathered all of the signatures I needed to pass my petition on to Congress to demand that bacon be recognized as a national holiday each and every day – 24/7. Genius! That way, when there are those days that feel neglected because nothing major has been assigned to them, they too can feel included. Take for instance, Aug. 7— nothing going on, but instead we could now say, Happy Bacon Day! This way, all days will feel special and besides, Hallmark needs another excuse to sell more greeting cards, and I need another excuse to eat bacon. But of course, some Debbie Downer just had to come along — probably a vengeful vegan — and put the ol’ wrench in the cogs; the old turnip slice in the cheeseburger. Recently, someone had the nerve to put bacon, hot dogs and sausage in the same category as…ready…tobacco smoking and asbestos. Great! There goes my meal plan for the year. Who could have done such a dastardly deed? Who? WHO, that’s who. Yes, WHO, a.k.a., the World Health Organization. Who do they think they are besides some universal bureaucracy that decided to poop on my parade? And nothing’s worse than a poopy parade, just ask the marching band members who follow behind the horse procession. Hey, WHO-dips, while you’re at it, why not just cancel Christmas and broadcast the lie that eating a quart of Ben and Jerry’s while drinking a diet

Coke will not actually cancel out the calories. Wait… you mean it really won’t? Well, that explains my muffin top. So according to WHO, they say processed meats are carcinogenic, meaning: a significant change has been made to modify the meat by pumping chemicals into it to radically extend its shelf life. And here I thought they were just exposing the Kardashians’ beauty secrets! Actually, too much of anything can be dangerous; standing on linoleum has been proven to shorten one’s life…if you forget to breath while doing it. So why just single out these tasty meat products? I submit that if the Kardashians can survive after being injected with multiple canisters of Botox and basting in all manner of plastic oozes and ointments and still function, I think I can dodge the bullet over a slice of bacon. I’m totally gonna risk it. 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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In her memoir, “From Pigtails to Chin Hairs: A Memoir & More,” Becky Lewellen Povich takes us from her young Midwestern childhood in the 1950s & 60s, throughout parts of the USA, Europe, and back home again to her current life in St. Charles County. Each chapter is a vignette from Becky’s life, both happy and sad. She includes delightful stories about neighborhood friends, school days, summer vacations, Christmases, and receiving a handwritten note from one of her favorite movie stars! But she also writes about teenage angst, her parents’ divorce, a distant yet smothering mother, and other heartbreaks. Readers will immediately feel as if they’re sitting at a table with their best friend, having cookies, a favorite beverage, and chatting about anything and everything, with laughter and tears. Becky’s warmth, humor, and love of life shine brightly from every page—even the sad stories. In today’s climate of “what my parents did wrong” kind of memoirs, “From Pigtails to Chin Hairs” is a breath of fresh air. Becky’s memoir can be purchased online at: www. amazon.com (in both print and Kindle version) www. barnesandnoble.com, and her own website www.beckypovich.com, using either Pay Pal or instructions on how to pay by check.

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Sports Woman’s soccer team takes title again The St. Charles Community College (SCC) won their second-straight Region XVI Championship title on Oct. 31 defeating cross-town rival St. Louis Community College (SLCC) 1-0. Seven minutes into the second half, SCC freshman Kayla Collie scored the game-winning goal with an assist from freshman Miranda Clamors. “We are the only two community colleges in the St. Louis area, so there is a natural rivalry there,” said Josh Tyler, SCC women’s soccer head coach. Coach Tyler was awarded Region XVI Coach of the Year for the second straight season. The team is shooting to play in the NJCAA national tournament in Melbourne, Florida Nov. 16-21. * Thanks to Brynne Cramer Lutheran St. Chares High volleyball takes state title The school completed their season winning the Missouri Class 2 State Title. The Cougars beat Fatima in two sets to secure a trip to Missouri Class 2 State Championships enjoying a 10-game winning streak. The ladies dispatched Arcadia Valley in two sets and then after an hour break the team took on Strafford and got beat in two sets. Their next opponent was Bishop LeBlond whom they tied. With both teams with a 3-3 record, a head-to-head playoff was captured by the Cougars to qualify for the state finals. The team took on Strafford again with a different outcome, winning both sets. Tori Vogt led the team with 15 kills and seven digs and Savannah Kluesner added 10 kills, 11 points from the serving line, and one block. Alli Gueck tallied 29 assists and five points from the serving line. * Thanks to Sasa “Sas” Vasiljevic, National Club Director

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A bold take on seasonal classics Push your taste buds’ boundaries as the holiday season approaches with bold flavors and new spins on classic seasonal favorites, including savory pork recipes. As host of the Food Network’s “Chopped,” Ted Allen knows a thing or two about experimenting with different flavors in seasonal dishes, making heartburn an occupational hazard in his line of work. Savor these recipes and learn more about how to enjoy end-of-meal moments this holiday season by visiting facebook.com/Pepcid.

Thai Pork and Herb Salad with Crispy Shallots Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 12-15 minutes | Serves: 1

Ingredients: 1 cup grape seed or other neutral oil 1 large shallot, sliced into thin rounds 3 tablespoons fish sauce 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 3 tablespoon oil (from frying shallots), divided 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced into thin 1/2 moons 1 1/2 pounds pork loin, sliced into 1/2 inch slices, each slice quartered 1 cup Thai basil leaves 1 cup mint leaves 1 cup cilantro leaves 3 tablespoons sliced scallion greens

Ribs with Homemade Raspberry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 3 hours, 40 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients: 4 1/2 pounds pork ribs Salt and pepper 1 package (6 ounces) fresh raspberries 3 chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo more if you like things extra spicy 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce from the peppers 1 tablespoon tomato paste from a tube 5 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce

3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons water or more if your sauce is extra thick Directions: Heat oven to 400 F.

While ribs are cooking, combine remaining ingredients in blender and pulse on high. Once thick, scrape into bowl. Reduce oven to 325 F and baste ribs with sauce. Cook for another hour.

Place ribs on roasting pan and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Cook for 20 minutes.

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Flip ribs and cook for 20 more minutes.

Serve with extra sauce on the side and plenty of paper towels, as these are finger licking good and messy fun.

Directions: In skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add shallots when it starts to shimmer and stir with slotted spoon until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, drain on paper towels and set aside to garnish top of salad. In salad bowl, add fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar and 1 tablespoon oil from shallots and whisk to combine before adding red onion. Place wok or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of

shallot oil. Heat until almost smoking and add half the pork strips and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once so strips brown, and add bowl of dressing. Repeat with the rest of the remaining pork and mix to combine. Add basil, mint, cilantro and scallions and toss to combine. Garnish with fried shallots.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events Nov. 11: Veterans Day program Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, in conjunction with the city of Bellefontaine Neighbors and the Missouri Veterans Home, St. Louis will host a Veterans Day program. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at the Missouri Veterans Home at 10600 Lewis and Clark Blvd. After the ceremony food and refreshments will be served and there will be opportunities to visit with many of the veteran heroes residing in the home. Everyone is welcome. Nov. 11: 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

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Nov. 13: Chicken fried steak dinner Chicken fried steak dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Nov. 14: Maryland Heights service day Tasks will primarily be raking and bagging leaves, and may include some weeding and minor shrub trimming. Leaf bags will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a rake and yard work gloves. No special skills are necessary and all willing volunteers are encouraged to sign-up. Boy and Girl Scout groups, civic organizations, businesses, church groups and students looking to fulfill volunteer hours are all encouraged to get involved. Volunteers will meet at the Community Center at 8:30 a.m. for sign-in and a brief orientation. All work will be wrapped up by noon.

Nov. 14: Flea market Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Richard at 314-837-7057. Nov. 14: Breakfast Breakfast at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 to 10 a.m. All profits go to support vet-

Lunch will be provided for volunteers following the event. Registration remains open through Nov. 6. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Social Services Coordinator Megan Herman at 314-738-2599 or mherman@marylandheights.com. Nov. 14: Craft fair Sponsored by the Overland Community Center, City of Overland Fall Arts & Craft Fair will be held at the Overland Community Center located at 9225 Lackland Road in St Louis County from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This fall craft fair will feature hand-made items or items of a craft nature. A food concession will be available to customers and all vendors between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Vendor applications are available at the Overland Community Center. The registration deadline is Nov. 12 and the cost for the first table, whether it is one eight-foot rectangular table or one 60” round table with two chairs, is $30. Any additional table after the purchase of the first table is $10 at table or you can save and buy four tables for $50 for the same vendor. For more information or to request an application, contact the Overland Community Center at 314428-0490. Nov. 18: 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. Nov. 19: Recruitment drive The Air Force recruiter will be at the VFW. We are also having a recruitment drive starting at 4:30 p.m. We need members and community help at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois. All profits go to support veterans. For more informa-

tion call 314-831-6121. Nov. 20: Pork steak dinner Pork steak dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Nov. 21: Charity dinner The Rotary Club of Florissant, a notfor-profit civic organization, is hosting its Annual Charity Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser at 6 p.m., at the Paul Detrick Building on the campus of Christian Hospital at 1113 Dunn Road. This event is open to the community. Tickets are $85 which includes: dinner, open premium bar, and dessert. To purchase tickets, donate auction items or for sponsorship or advertising opportunities, please email florissantrotary@ yahoo.com. Proceeds from this event will help support the Rotary Club’s philanthropic programs, student scholarships, and funding for other North County not-for-profit organizations. Nov. 21: Concert Pakinson Twins will perform at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois at 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Nov 21-22: Unique boutique Celebrating 20 years of exceptional holiday shopping is John Burroughs School’s Unique Boutique. Fine, handcrafted items by more than 45 locally and nationally known artists, plants and baked goods will be available for sale. Open to the public, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 at S. Price Road. All proceeds will go towards scholarships and classroom needs. For a complete listing of exhibitors or to learn more please visit www.jburroughs.org.

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Nov. 27: Chicken dinner All you can eat chicken. Dine in only at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-8316121. Nov. 28: Fall barbecue Fall barbecue with ribs, pork steaks, brats, hamburgers and hotdogs 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. Dec. 19: Blood drive The city of Bellefontaine Neighbors with the American Red Cross will be conducting a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hazelwood Central High School at15875 New Halls Ferry Rd. This event is sponsored by the city of Bellefontaine Neighbors and Sickle Cell Association. The purpose of this drive is to promote registration of minorities with the National Registry for Bone Marrow. Jan. 23: STEM Extravaganza The Hazelwood School District STEM Extravaganza is a showcase of educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The event will take place on from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Hazelwood Central High School at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. At the STEM Extravaganza, attendees will participate in demonstrations and hands-on activities for all grade levels, exhibits, speakers, college representatives and more. Participants scheduled to attend include: Boeing, Ameren Missouri, and Washington University in St. Louis, BJC Healthcare, U.S. Navy, Danforth Plant Science, St. Louis Community College, FIRST Robotics, Project Lead the Way, and Hazelwood School District math and science departments. This event is free and open to the public. 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. 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

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Parents’ discontent; grandparents’ amusement If there was ever a better example of life’s changing outlooks, becoming a grandparent would be hard to beat. We sometimes think that when our children are grown and gone we’re all done with them and can go on to do some fishing, or travel around seeing things we didn’t have time or money for before. Wanna’ bet? We’re never really done with our children even after they’re middle-aged. Of course, I’m referring to grandchildren, which I often quip as being the best “Geteven” there ever was. One example is hugging the tiny tots but after they fill their diapers, we hand them back to their mother or father and say, “Hey, your kid smells terrible…snicker.” Grandkids grow up to be teenagers and if we’re fortunate enough to still be around, it’s even more fun. I had the honor of having my teen-aged granddaughter stay with me for a while to finish the school year after her mother was transferred. She’s a great kid and I loved

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were like?” I’m sure I’m not alone here. I was very lucky as a parent and now a grandparent. None of my brood ended up standing on street corners drinking cheap wine or doing drugs. My grown children are quite successful and have done well. When they were kids, I could take them anywhere and seldom had to correct them or be embarrassed by naughty behavior. They were still children and had their mischievous times, but usually it didn’t amount to much. Like I said, “Lucky.” Having my granddaughter stay with me for a few months was indeed a privilege, even though I had to quit stomping around in my skivvies in the mornings. It not only brought back memories, it taught me that some things never change like tripping over dirty clothes, shoes and bath towels. It also gave me the opportunity to review how young people can watch modern TV programs while texting their friends, doing homework, cuddling the dog, slurping Dr. Pepper and remain completely oblivious to the dirty clothes, shoes, slippers, empty soda cans and dirty dishes strewn about the room as if a tornado touched down. It’s amazing…as is my amusement. 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.

Editor’s note: Joe Morice is currently recovering from illness and has taken some time off. Until his return we will run some of Joe’s favorite columns.