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February 9, 2022

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Seven local teachers were recognized by the Challenger Learning Center in honor of the 36th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger accident that killed seven passengers.

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Challenger Learning Center celebrates seven local teachers in honor of the 36th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

By Wendy Todd Seven local teachers were recognized by the Challenger Learning Center in honor of the 36th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger accident that killed seven passengers. The teachers were nominated by current or former students they inspired to pursue careers in STEM. A virtual ceremony took place on Jan. 27th to acknowledge the following awardees: Dan Easterday, Nokomis High School (retired), Tanjanika Foster, seventh-grade math teacher, Collinsville Middle School, Tiffanie Fowlkes-Comninellis, biology teacher, Hazelwood Central High

School, Paul Wallis, physics teacher, Desoto Senior High, Christopher Sellers, physics and computer science teacher, Jennings Senior High, Martha Warren, science teacher, Jennings Senior High, and Cherron White, science teacher, Jennings Senior High. The keynote speaker was James Young, this year’s Missouri Teacher of the Year.

The Challenger Learning Center was created by family members of those who were killed in the Challenger space shuttle tragedy in 1986. The centers provide STEM programming which also includes simulated space missions. The mission of the Challenger Learning Center is to “inspire the future generation of innovators through

immersive space mission simulations and other transformational STEM experiences.”

The global organization began with its first center in the Houston Museum of Natural Science in 1988. It now has over 40 centers located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and South Korea.

The St. Louis Challenger Learning Center started in the early 1990s and is located in Ferguson.

The Challenger Learning Center’s Inspiring Teacher Awards aim to honor and appreciate educators who continue the important work of exposing students to the See ‘RISING’ page 2

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value of an education in STEM and also providing a strong pathway to learning. The students who nominated their teacher for the award were on hand at the virtual ceremony to offer their sentiments on why each teacher has meant so much to them.

Kayla Stevenson, who nominated Tanjanica Foster, explained the impact her teacher had on her education and her life.

“She was my seventh-grade teacher,” Stevenson said, “She was an outstanding mentor. I was shy and had a rough upbringing. I didn’t feel I was going to go very far and she led me to believe that I could go anywhere I put my mind to.”

Other honored educators like Dan D. Easterday, a retired teacher was grateful for the recognition.

“I feel very humbled and appreciative,” he says. “It is rewarding to know you’ve made a positive difference in students’ lives. My approach to teaching has always been that teaching was not a job for me, it was a way of life. I always felt I taught kids not subjects.

With my subject matter being science, I always tried to apply the principles of science to students’ everyday lives.”

Awardee, Martha Warren, of Jennings Senior High School, believes in maximizing each student’s ability to learn in ways that best benefit them.

“I don’t teach a student what to think, but to explore different ways for them to learn how to think,” Warren said. “Every student

has their own strength or area of expertise such as singing, drawing, or an affinity for sports, and I use that strength to guide them in other endeavors in my forensic science or biomedical courses.”

Cherron White, also of Jennings Senior High School, also supports the importance of recognizing students’ individual strengths and that learning is a journey.

“The correct answer is not always important,” she says. “It is more important to me that they understand the process which allows me to see their mistakes and redirect.

When students are comfortable and trust you, it is much easier to help them grow.

All students are individuals, and everyone learns in their own unique way.”

The Challenger Learning Centers and the Inspiring Teacher Award denotes the significance of quality education and teachers who invest in students.

“Educators pour their souls into teaching

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and learning,” said awardee Christopher Sellers of Jennings Senior High School. “We see glimpses of that satisfaction on a daily basis, but it’s fleeting and quickly displaced by another challenging moment. This award hits deeper. It’s durable. It withstands the ebb and flow of routine. Listening to the nominators reflectively talk about the impact a specific teacher had on them was striking.

It warmed my heart and revitalized my energy. For the Challenger Learning Center to listen to these students is special and I am honored to be a part of it.”

COMMUNITY VOICES:

By Dr. Larry A. Brown

Keeping a jolly spirit all year long It would be great if we found a way to be jolly throughout the year, but that, to many, seems impossible. If we can therefore, find a way to be loving, carefree, and caring for a period of time, like a season, then at least we have some joy for which to look forward (not to mention just what it means to each of us “to be jolly”).

There exists a tendency for people to get out more because the feelings are that the atmosphere carries with it joyful vibrations that the environment will show more good things than bad. Even bad things are dressed up to look appealing so that one can enjoy rather than bemoan their existence.

Some people take on new personalities or act differently during this period of time so that they are representative of the “feel good” season. Some go out of their way to provide some “cheer” or at least be part of the goodness associated with the times.

Then there are those who mix and mingle far more than they do normally because of the abundance of good tidings that exist almost everywhere. Even “nice” words are shared frequently by those who often haven’t spoken at all or have nothing but negative utterances to make.

In short, everything seems to be involved in making the season an enjoyable and effervescent time. The animals, the kids, the adults, the business owners, the tv shows, and nature seem to come together to make the season bright and joyful for all.

Now why can’t this be year-round? As the saying goes, “It’s so nice to be nice.” Is it too much to ask or is it too much to even raise this question? Have we, as a society become so used to life “in the doldrums” that we have decided that life should be unpleasurable for the majority of the time.

I don’t believe that this was the original plan, nor does it have to be the continual plan under which we live. It is a fact that all people like to have good feelings about themselves and their neighbors. The qualities that make us, as people, feel good are those that make sure that those around us are happy and that their needs are being met.

This seems to be attainable if we understand how simple it really is. We don’t have to be like Mr. and Mrs. Jones across the street.

We don’t have to achieve the same thing that our neighbor down the street has or that we see on television.

It really doesn’t cost anything but rather, it

pays to spread some joy into a bleak world. It helps to sweeten up our coffee, it is good to experience joy rather than sorrow. We know that into each life some rain must fall but we shouldn’t have storms or storm clouds all day every day. What can you do to make sure that you help the “Season to be jolly?”

If you are interested in seeing a better world around you, start by examining the person in your mirror. If you are looking for a project to help you along the way, visit our website at www.gracechapelministries.org.

Dr. Larry A. Brown is a retired Chairman of the Board and co-founder 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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Florissant to celebrate 1st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Festival and 5K Run Florissant St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is hosting the 1st Annual Florissant St. Patrick’s Parade, Festival and 5K Run on March 13.

The 5K run will start at 9 a.m., and will begin at the Duchesne Home Association (formerly the Knights of Columbus Grounds) located at 50 rue St. Francois. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will start at 12 p.m., beginning at Bangert Park located at 275 S. New Florissant Road and end at the Duchesne Home Association Grounds (at the entrance on rue St. Francois). This year’s Parade Marshal will be Carole Lowery. The festival will start at 11 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Duchesne Home Association Grounds.

Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery added, “I really appreciate the hard work and commitment the committee

members have done in getting everything planned and organized. We are proud to partner with the Florissant St. Patrick’s Day Committee. Everyone is looking forward to another great event in our city.”

Florissant is truly a city of festivals including the Hispanic Festival, Valley of Flowers & Fall Festival, just to name a few. Building on that rich tradition, a group of Florissant Residents have been meeting regularly and in January 2021 formed a nonprofit entitled "Society for St. Patrick's Day Parade Florissant MO".

The goal is to have another great event where everyone in the community can gather as one and enjoy everything that Florissant has to offer.

For more information on all the events that are planned for that day please visit www.florissantstpatricksparade.com.

Cinema St. Louis to receive $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Cinema St. Louis has been approved to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. Cinema St. Louis (CSL) is recommended to receive $100,000 and may use this funding to save jobs and to fund operations and facilities, health and safety supplies, and marketing and promotional efforts to encourage attendance and participation. In total, the NEA will award grants totaling $57,750,000 to 567 arts organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Washington, DC. “Our nation’s arts sector has been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Endowment for the Arts’ American Rescue Plan funding will help arts organizations, such as Cinema St. Louis, rebuild and reopen,” said Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, chair of the NEA. “The arts are crucial in helping America’s communities heal, unite, and inspire, as well as essential to our nation’s economic recovery.”

“Cinema St. Louis is grateful to receive the NEA’s invaluable support during this difficult period for the arts,” said Cliff Froehlich, executive director of CSL. “Cinema St. Louis plans to use the funds to sustain the organiza-

tion’s needs in staffing, marketing, and film-festival venues.”

The American Rescue Plan was signed into law in March 2021 when the NEA was provided $135 million for the arts sector. The funding for organizations is the third installment providing more than $57.7 million for arts organizations. In April 2021, the NEA announced $52 million (40 percent) in ARP funding would be allocated to 62 state, jurisdictional, and regional arts organizations for regranting through their respective programs. The second installment in November 2021 allocated $20.2 million to 66 local arts agencies for subgranting to local artists and art organizations.

The nonprofit Cinema St. Louis produces SLIFF, one of the largest and highest-profile international film festivals in the Midwest. The fest has been lauded in USA Today’s 10Best list. CSL also produces the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, QFest St. Louis, the Classic French Film Festival, and Golden Anniversaries (a series of films celebrating their 50th anniversary).

For more information on the NEA’s American Rescue Plan grants, including the full list of arts organizations funded in this announcement, visit www.arts.gov/COVID-19/the-american-rescue-plan.

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Transit riders can get a free day pass for posting a selfie to social media on Valentine’s Day Thousands of area residents rely on public transportation on a daily basis as it offers a safe, convenient, cost-effective and relaxing means to get them where they need to go.

To reinforce this message, Citizens for Modern Transit, Metro Transit and St. Clair County Transit District are hosting a “Crushing on Transit” Valentine’s Day campaign, encouraging transit riders to take a selfie at a Transit Center or on board MetroLink, MetroBus

or Metro Call-A-Ride on Feb. 14, and post it to social media for the opportunity to receive a free day pass good for use on a future transit trip. The photo must be posted to either Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, and the rider must include #CrushingonTransit and #CMTSTL to be eligible.

The partnering organizations will reach out via direct message to the first 200 transit riders who post a selfie to determine if each individual would like the free day pass valued at $5 to be mailed or uploaded to

their Transit app account.

“This campaign is a fun way for St. Louisans to express their love for our region’s robustly integrated public transportation system that spans both sides of the river,” commented Kimberly Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “We look forward to seeing everyone’s smiling faces as they travel via transit this Valentine’s Day.” To learn more, visit www.cmt-stl.org, www.metrostlouis.org or www.scctd.org.

Still In This Together:

By Vicki Bahr

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We weren’t able to attend our nephew’s out of town wedding back in August because of COVID concerns.

The virtual coverage provided by the church was wonderful, and I cried just as I would have if we’d been there.

Ryan and Claire were in town visiting his parents, John’s brother Mike and sister-in-law Chris, shortly after Christmas, and wanted to gather the few aunts and uncles from St. Louis who hadn’t physically been able to attend wedding for a small brunch, and it was wonderful. Wonderful to see them, wonderful to share in their happiness, wonderful to watch them working together short-order style, whisking eggs and spreading cream cheese on bagels, slapping together beautiful creations while laughing companionably in the kitchen.

Ryan thanked us for coming, and hugged Claire close to his side as he proclaimed that day was their four-month anniversary. How wonderful, how happy, how hopeful the two of them were. And how blessed we all were to be together, enjoying the morning.

There were Christmas gifts to exchange, pictures to be taken, wedding stories to be shared, and at one point I was helping Ryan clean up some dishes in the kitchen when he asked me the most wonderful question: “What do you remember most from your first year of marriage, Aunt Vicki?”

Wow. What a wonderful gift he gave me wrapped up in those few words. Ryan is a perceptive young man, works as a behavior specialist with young adults in an outstate hospital, and has always been a wonderful listener, attuned to the wonders of the world around him and eager to tap into the energy around him.

I looked him in the eye and said, “It was wonderful.”

And then I shared the back story, because there is always a back story and Ryan is very aware of my love of story sharing.

The first words out of my mouth surprised me, “I did a lot of growing up. But it was wonderful.”

John was in the Navy, and had been stationed in Panama for a year and a half. There were no computers or cell phones, no Zoom conversations or weekend flights that could be arranged. We wrote letters. Every single day. When he was stationed stateside, he proposed. Six months later we were married, and I was leaving home for the first time, traveling to southern Florida to set up housekeeping in a pink concrete rental home I’d never seen…with stars in my eyes. It was 1972.

Ryan’s face was priceless. “Wow!” he said. “What was it like?”

I was on a roll, then, and I was so glad he allowed me to continue.

“Uncle John was a communications technician and

often worked nights,” I said.

There was no 24-hour tv, no VCRs or cable, no stores open past 9 p.m., so I read. A lot. And I sewed. Curtains for every window and door in the house, even a cover for the space heater that we found out didn’t work during a meteorically unheard of frigid few days in January. I still wrote letters…to my family and my grandma and my friends. Long distance phone calls were expensive then, and we were on a sailor’s budget.

We worked on the house, painting and patching, trying desperately to keep tiny lizards and frogs and big, ugly palmetto bugs from crawling in every small space around the door and window frames. One night, at 3 a.m., I saw a palmetto bug crawling down the hall into our bedroom, not knowing at that point what it was, and swearing I wasn’t going into the bedroom again until John found it. I was sure it was going to be in the bed or tucked into the toe of one of my shoes. We never found it, and we were there for six more months.

We planted flowers and worked on the yard. Picked up avocados from the trees in the backyard, with absolutely no idea what to do with them. They weren’t popular then. We visited the PX every Saturday and I drank so many frozen Cherry Coke drinks that I can’t even look at them now. We went to the movie theater and a public beach that was pretty pitiful, but was still a beach.

We learned a lot about marriage, and each other. I learned that John didn’t like creamed peas, nor parsley in his scrambled eggs. I learned to stop cooking for a family of five as I was used to doing, because my mom worked and I made dinner for our family. He found out that I wasn’t a softball player, and that I wasn’t crazy about being alone at night when he was at work, and bought me extra lamps for the spare bedrooms and three radios so I could have light and music in every room of the house to keep me company.

Nine months later, when John got out of the Navy, we came home, moved into a rented townhouse, and we were ready to be our own family.

“It was wonderful, Ryan, and fifty years from now I hope that someone asks you the same question,” I said.

Vicki Bahr is an inveterate word lover and story sharer, a published author in magazine, newspaper and blog forms. As a mom of four, grandma of nine, and wife of one for nearly fifty years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere.

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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North County Inc. sets date and seeks nominations for annual leadership celebration North County Inc. (NCI) will host its 45th Annual Leadership Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., May 6 at the Marriott St. Louis Airport and seeks nominations for exemplary business, civic and community leadership for those who work in North County. Nominations are due Feb. 25 and honorees will be recognized at the celebratory event. To nominate a worthy candidate(s) for an award go to www.NorthStLouisCounty.com.

The Leadership Breakfast will also showcase current initiatives under way that are helping to enhance the region’s growth and quality of life.

“Our Annual Leadership Breakfast is an opportunity for NCI to recognize the many professionals, business-

• Community Development Awards are presented to those whose efforts positively benefit youth, residents, civic organizations or others through selfless acts.

• Public Service Awards are presented to individuals, elected, appointed or employed by a public body whose long-time service has had a positive impact on the community and/or public body they serve.

• Diversity and Inclusion Awards recognizes individuals or organization showcasing exemplary dedication to diversity and equity initiatives while promoting a culture of inclusion.

es and others who are making a powerful impact in North County,” said NCI President and CEO Rebecca Zoll. “There are very positive developments and work happening in the community, bringing our leadership together to celebrate this growth is always fun.”

Awards include: • Elmer Belsha Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has a positive impact on the North County community.

• Business Development Awards are presented to those whose efforts have positively affected the economic development and business climate of the North County area.

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Six Parkway schools named state schools of character Six Parkway schools have been named state schools of character for their dedicated focus on character development. In addition, the district has been recertified as a state district of character. Parkway’s six schools represent nearly half of the 13 schools in the region to be recognized this year.

Claymont and Mason Ridge elementary schools are new recipients. Carman Trails and Green Trails ele-

mentary schools and Northeast and Southwest middle schools have been recertified.

Character.org certifies schools and districts at the state level that demonstrate a dedicated focus on character development which has a positive effect on academic achievement, student behavior and school climate.

Normandy teacher nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award school to pursue a teaching degree at the age of 30.

Gwen Logan-Craig, fifth grade teacher at WashingShe’d always liked making a difference in the lives ton School, has been nominated for the LifeChanger of children but says at first, the of the Year Award. thought of going back to school The annual award recognizes K-12 educators and school emmade her feel embarrassed and ployees across the country, celincompetent after years out of the classroom. ebrating those who are making “You really never know your a significant difference in the lives of students by exemplifypurpose until you do what ing excellence, positive influyou’re supposed to be doing,” she said. “Now I am able to ence, and leadership. show my students and parents, “The nomination took me it’s never too late to get it right by surprise,” said Logan-Craig who is in her fourth year as a and invest in yourself, despite what you have gone through.” teacher with the Normandy Schools Collaborative. “HonWhile Logan-Craig said winning would mean a lot, she’s estly, I don’t do anything for students or the community for just excited to have been nomiPhoto courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative nated. recognition. I do it because it’s “This nomination is for all the educators. We are in my heart to, so a nomination is just like a way of some dope people and have the ability to truly make saying ‘well done.’”

Logan-Craig has been teaching since 2016. She a difference in our future, the students,” said Logangot a later start in education, deciding to go back to Craig.

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Riverview Gardens School District names new director of Federal Programs pal at Glasgow Elementary School. She has served as LaKena Curtis has been appointed as Riverview the principal of Central Middle, as assistant princiGardens School District’s director of Federal Programs. pal at CMS, and as a communications arts teacher at DanCurtis will coordinate and forth Elementary. monitor grant funds, includ“I’m excited to serve as the ing Title, Cares Act, ESSER new director of Federal Proand special projects to ensure grams,” Curtis said. “I’m gratecompliance with federal and ful for the support of the Spestate laws for improved acacial Administrative Board, Dr. demic performance. She will Joylynn Pruitt-Adams and disalso manage required federal trict leadership. I look forward and state reporting, secure fito continuing to serve and supnancial resources for the disport the RGSD community.” trict and provide support to Curtis earned a bachelor of schools through the procurescience in elementary educament of federal, state and prition from Harris-Stowe State vate grants.

Photo courtesy Riverview Gardens School District College and a master of science “We look forward to the skill in education administration and knowledge that LaKena from Saint Louis University. She also earned an edCurtis brings to the table as the new director of Feducational specialist degree in educational leadership eral Programs,” said Lavon Singleton, Ed.D, Chief Financial Officer. “As a former principal, she brings from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville.

Curtis is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta a proven track of success and effectiveness.”

Sorority, Inc. Prior to her appointment, Curtis served as princi-

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Clayton License Office opens

Two Parkway students get perfect score on ACT

The Clayton License Office, located at 141 N Meramec Ave., Suite 201, opened on Jan. 26. For office hours and days of operation for the Clayton License Office, please visit the License Office Location Map at dor.mo.gov/license-office-locator/ or call 314-499-7223.

The management contract for the Clayton License Office was awarded to Esto Vir Foundation on Nov. 15, 2021. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process. License offices are operated by independent contractors but overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue.

Idan Lerner, Parkway Central High and Mazin Nadaf, Parkway South High recently learned they scored a 36 – the highest possible score – on the ACT college admissions and placement exam. Both students took the test in December.

Idan Lerner Nadaf, a sophomore, has not determined where he will attend college but is interested in studying computer science-related engineering. After university, he wants to be an entrepreneur.

At this time, Lerner, a senior, is not sure where he’ll attend university but Mazin Nadaf plans to study something Photos courtesy Parkway School District in math or science.

Nationally, while the actual number of students earning the top score varies from year to year, on average, fewer than 1% of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2020, only 5,579 out of nearly 1.67 million students who took the ACT earned a composite score of 36.

The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science, each scored on a scale of 1–36.

A student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores. The score for ACT’s optional writing test is reported separately and is not included within the ACT composite score.

The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement exam that measures what students have learned in school.

Students who earn a 36 composite score have likely mastered all of the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in first-year college courses in the core subject areas. ACT scores are accepted by all major four-year colleges and universities across the U.S.

Parkway Board Candidate Forum is March 30 The League of Women Voters of St. Louis is sponsoring a forum for candidates running for the Parkway Board of Education. All the candidates who have filed for the two open board positions have been invited. The candidates, in order of filing and as their names will appear on the ballot, are: 1. Jeffrey Spector 2. Robert Riti 3. Hallie Baker 4. Phillip Caldwell 5. Barbara Butchart 6. Wayne Hartmann 7. Kathryn (Marla) Čolić 8. Jacob (Jake) Wagoner 9. Tony Spielberg 10. Scott Winfrey The forum will take place March 30 from 7-9 p.m. at Parkway Welcome Center (behind/attached next to South Middle) at 760 Woods Mill Road in Manchester. Candidates will be available to present their views and address questions from the public.

The forum is free and open to the public.

The election is April 5. The terms of Pam Hill and Sam Sciortino expire in April 2022.

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Sababa returns to Washington University on Sept. 18 Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the J announced that the area’s largest Jewish arts and culture festival will take place Sept. 18 at Andrew and Ann Tisch Park on the east entrance of the Washington University campus.

“We are thrilled to announce that we have the opportunity to celebrate the vibrancy of contemporary Jewish culture again,” said Brian Herstig, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis.

Sababa (which means “cool” in Hebrew) features local, regional, and national visual art exhibitors, culinary experiences and musical performances, as well as activities from local Jewish organizations. New this year, the festival will feature a dedicated pavilion area for families and children’s activities and entertainment.

Among the musical headliners expected to take part this year are the Jewish a cappella group Six13, Sheldon Lowe, and the Brothers Lazaroff.

The festival, last held in 2018, is planned and coordinated by the J with generous support from the federation.

“Now, more than ever, we are all in need of reuniting as a community. The J could not be more excited to orchestrate this celebratory gathering to showcase Jewish culture for the entire region,” said Lynn Wittels, President & CEO of the J. Plans to bring Sababa back last year were postponed because of COVID. Organizers said they will continue to monitor guidance from public health officials but are hopeful that the outdoor festival will be able to return safely in September.

For up-to-date information, to volunteer, or to receive Sababa news visit sababastl.com or contact Judy Kramer at jkramer@jccstl.org. All Jewish organizations, congregations, schools, and other groups are asked to designate a representative and contact Kramer with the name and contact info.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! mation call 314-831-0988.

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The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info.

RECURRING EVENTS

information call Al at 314993-6134.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients.

Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Mondays: Choral Arts Group meetings

Choral Arts Group practices every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Connection Christian Church at 1332 Feise Rd. in O’Fallon. Auditions not required. Ages high school and older are invited to join.

There will be spring and fall public concerts. For more information call Marty at 636-579-9227, or email concertartsa@gmail.com.

Mondays: City council meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-9212132. For a limited period the Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.

M o n d a y s -T h u r s d a y s : Volunteers needed

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.

Tuesdays: Bingo

City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Florissant Elks Bingo takes place at 16400 New Halls Ferry every Tuesday. Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. No outside food or drinks allowed per St. Louis County. Food and drinks available for purchase. Maximum 150 players. Must wear mask to enter. Social distancing followed.

Mondays: singers

Tuesdays: singers

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All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing fourpart harmony a capella (without accompaniment).

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The Gentlemen of Sound are looking for men who like to sing or want to learn. They practice Tuesdays at Lady of the Pillar school at 401 S. Lindbergh from 7 – 9 p.m.

They try to do public events monthly. Always looking for new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more infor-

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information visit www.lifepointministries.church/celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

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 McConnell, 314-831-5476.

2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Show-me Stitchers:

Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m.

Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 314298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m.

- 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant.

For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. 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.

Show-me Stitchers is the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We meet on the second Tuesday, Sept.-June at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO. Learn needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, and more.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes.

For more information call 314-831-0988.

6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Bingo takes place every Wednesday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland.

Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community

3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314-653-5331.

Thursdays: Bingo

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Quilting

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.

Thursdays: Blood pressure checks

Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-

3752 for more information.

Thursdays: Women’s chorus meeting

Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis.

Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

Fridays: Fish fry

A fish fry takes place every Friday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-6601813.

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314-731-9330.

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.

Saturdays: Yoga

Yoga returns to Calvary UCC at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30.

Masks and social distancing are required in the building and participants should bring hand sanitizer with them.

For further information call Angela at 314-801-8594.

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314-402-7025.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org.

Saturdays: Clothing sale

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m. For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys.

Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support

On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314-605-3949.

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 4445 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. between Sinks Rd. and Lindbergh starting noon Sept. 15 thru Nov. 17; and in the spring, Feb. 2 thru March 8 rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

Sundays: Jennings DoDads meeting

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

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CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group

Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314-741-3737.

HEALTH Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation

Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon–1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954.

1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting

Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@ sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital

11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts.

Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314-344-6873.

Wednesdays: Schizophrenia Group

ACES Support

6:30 - 7:30pm, 314-839-3171.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

Diabetes Basics:

314-344-7024 for info or 314344-7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides shortterm, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region.

24-hour helpline: 314-7683201. Or 636-947-0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org.

Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314653-5123.

Nutrition Education:

Free Mammogram Screenings:

SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance.

Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636-947-5617.

Speaker’s Bureau:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314344-6157.

SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636949-7159.

Christian Hospital Recovery Center:

ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314-953-8100.

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call

314-653-5032.

Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit www.Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

Look Good…Feel Better

SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314-344-6090.

SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre

A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training.

Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers. com or call 314-738-2599.

Smoking Classes:

Cessation

Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866-SSM-DOCS to register or for more information.

SSM DePaul Center:

Wellness

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314-344-6177.

Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314-993-5421.

First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 12:30 - 2 p.m., 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314-968-3477.

Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9 a.m., 314.355.1516, Helpline 800-272-3900.

Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group:

Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314-383-4765.

Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1 p.m., 314-340-6389.

Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636-755-3034.

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse:

Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@ gmail.com.

Wednesdays: New Choices Nar-Anon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9 p.m., www.

Nar-Anon.org

Thursdays: Grief Share

Support Group

Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 - 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net.

Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/for people with pulmonary disease

Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am 12pm, $30, 314-953-6090.

Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program

SSM DePaul Health Center.

This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits. This screening, in combination with other heart

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disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314-344-6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment.

Wednesdays: STEPS Schizo-phrenia Support Group 6:30-7:30pm, 314-839-3171.

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Sports you see with Gary B...

Student-Athletes commit to next level from Holt Recently, seniors at Holt High School in Wentzville announced several individuals that have committed to their future in sports.

These athletes have signed letters of intent to colleges for next year: • Cooper Brown and Colin Bunner will play football at

Missouri Baptist University.

• Isaiah Slaughter picked Southwest Baptist for his future football play.

• Jackson Smith will go to Lamoni, Iowa, attending Graceland University with visions to be their quarterback.

• Kyle Wuebling has chose Truman State University for his future football career.

• Alex Lindewirth has signed with Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky where she will play soccer.

• Meghan Nolte will attend Westminster College playing volleyball. * The very best to you

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Local woman hockey player heading to the Olympics In May, O’Fallon native and Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) defenseman Jincy Dunne was named to the U.S. Women’s Hockey national team selection camp ahead of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games following the PWHPA Dream Gap Tour Showcase.

The defensive hockey player made a name for herself at Ohio State University.

Accolades in college included• 2020 Ohio State Female Athlete of the Year • 2020 Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient * Check out the Olympics to see her in action St. Louis Ambush, Storm and Steamer’s alumni gathering The St. Louis Ambush play professional indoor soccer in the MASL with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

The Ambush are holding an Alumni party this Saturday before their contest with Utica City FC at 7:05 p.m.

Many of the former St. Louis Steamers Storm and Ambush players will hold meet and greet activities.

Autograph and pictures sessions start at 6 p.m. on the concourse. A mini soccer game with the former players will take place at halftime. Send emails to info@

STLAmbush.com.

The Ambush returns to The Family Arena to host The Savage on Friday, Feb. 11 prior to Saturday’s activities.

Visit www.STLAmbush.com for more details. * Bringing back the past Lindenwood women’s lacrosse team named the favorite in the 2022 GLVC preseason poll Lindenwood University’s Lady Lions received 47 points and five first-place votes to bump them up to the top spot over Indianapolis and Mckendree.

Lindenwood was also atop the ICWLA 2022 preseason poll that was released on Monday, and Indianapolis came second to the Lions on that list as well.

Lindenwood won their first National Championship in program history in May 2021 under reigning IWLCA Division II National Coach of the Year and GLVC Head Coach of the Year Jack Cribbin.

The Lions finished their season 17-1, starting the year with 13 straight victories and outscoring opponents by a 235-89 margin.

The No. 2 seed in the tournament marked the seventh-consecutive tournament appearance for the Lions, which is the longest current streak in Division II. After three tournament victories, Lindenwood moved on to its first-ever National Championship game against the Queens Royals. After the game was tied 2-2 early on, the Lions went off and took a 12-5 lead into halftime. Although Queens made a push in the second half, the Lions held on for the 14-12 victory, winning their first National Championship in program history. * Only the beginning Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL.com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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dding salmon to your weekly menu can take dinnertime from drab to delicious. Combining it with bright, fresh veggies heightens the savory experience even more for a burst of seafood flavor.

Loaded with salmon and shrimp, this Salmon and Shrimp Coconut Curry is a perfect option for putting together a quick yet delicious meal.

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Recipe courtesy of MOWI on behalf of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council

Servings: 2

Ingredients: 2 pieces of MOWI Pure portions salmon 1 cup wild rice 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 clove garlic, sliced 1/4 cup red onion, diced 1 cup pumpkin or butternut squash, diced 1 tablespoon lemongrass, finely chopped

Directions:

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Cut salmon into 1/2-inch cubes. Cook rice according to package instructions.

tablespoons red curry paste

1/2 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon fish sauce

In large skillet, heat coconut oil over mediumhigh heat. Add garlic, onion and pumpkin or squash; saute 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent. Mix in lemongrass and curry paste.

Cook 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant.

1/4 cup tomatoes 4 shrimp 1 lime, quartered 2-3 cilantro leaves, for garnish

Add coconut milk, fish sauce and tomatoes; mix thoroughly. Add shrimp and salmon; cook until done.

Serve with rice and lime quarters. Sprinkle with cilantro.

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Dr. Johnny Fever has left the building

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By Steve Bryan

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.

hroughout his career, Howard Hesseman played various characters, including a hippie on NBC’s “Dragnet” that ran afoul of Jack Webb’s stone-faced Sergeant Joe Friday as well as a patient of Dr. Robert Hartley on “The Bob Newhart Show.” Arguably, the actor/comedian’s great triumph was playing the bleary-eyed, morning disc jockey on the CBS sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati.” In interviews, Hugh Wilson, the show’s creator and a former radio sales executive, said he created the character based on a real-life DJ. The talented Mr. Hesseman passed away from complications from colon surgery on Jan.29, and increased the ever-growing comedic void left behind by Betty While, Louie Anderson and others. Hesseman, a former disc-jockey himself, played Johnny Fever, a once-popular DJ who landed at a struggling Midwestern station. According to Fever, he was fired from one lucrative job for saying “Booger” on the air. At WKRP, however, that kind of behavior was encouraged.

Over four seasons, Hesseman explored his character in depth with coffee mug firmly in hand. Though people underestimated him, Johnny Fever was no one’s fool. In one epi-

played Avis Dropkin, Johnny’s “Gotta Dance” boss.

“WKRP” did not get a lot of love from CBS and left the air in 1982.

Hesseman soon joined the cast of “One Day at a Time” as Sam Royer, the man who married Ann Romano (Bonnie Franklin) near the end of the series. In 1991, “The New WKRP in Cincinnati” spent about two years in syndication and everyone’s favorite morning man returned for a handful of episodes.

Photo courtesy Company Four Other original cast members joined the series, but it just wasn’t the same. sode, he even went toe-to-toe with Mrs. CarlDr. Johnny Fever was a great character, but son (Carol Bruce), the station’s owner and mother of the station manager. When she Howard Hesseman’s role in ABC’s “Head of planned to change WKRP’s format to all news the Class” left a lasting impression on me. He and use the station as a tax write-off, Johnny played Charlie Moore, a history and social studies teacher assigned to instruct a classshowed her the error of her ways.

Fever’s own moral code was tested during room of gifted students. Though the principal the Disco Era in an intriguing two-part epi- wanted him to simply babysit the students, sode. In addition to his morning slot, Johnny Charlie gave them lessons on life. Hesseman had agreed to host “Gotta Dance,” a televised stayed with the series for four seasons and was disco dance show. He balked at the music at replaced by Scottish comedian Billy Connolly.

From Johnny Fever to Rip Tide to Charlie first, but then created his alter ego, Rip Tide, to host the show. The money and popularity Moore, Howard Hesseman’s performances turned his head, but he realized that he sold and characters were always great. Thank you, himself out for fame and glory. Shortly be- Mr. Hesseman, for your characters and hufore starring on CBS’s “Newhart,” Mary Frann mor. And, by the way, “Booger!”

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: Valentines Day

‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

By Cindy Moore

Moore on Life It was one of those typical evenings at our house.

Husband: “Hey, what’s a guy gotta do to get some dinner in this place?”

Me: “Dinner? I just fed you.”

Him: “That was lunch – six hours ago. What is this, Cell Block B?” “What’s with all this constant eating?” I thought.

“Okay, well it’s too late to thaw hamburger. Let’s go out.”

We drove to our favorite fast foodie place and went in and ran into a line of people fifteen deep.

By the time we’d get up to the counter it would be breakfast time. Just then, a customer at the counter stormed past us and flew out the door in a rage.

Hmm, wonder what got his shorts in a knot?

Pretty soon the same thing kept happening until we made it to the front. A sign we’ve been seeing a lot of lately was posted. It said: Be kind. We are short staffed.

A frazzled young lady greeted us with hair dyed that new trendy shade of gray. I detected a quiver in her lip and a look of exhaustion. I thought a compliment might help things.

“Your hair is such a fun color. I dye mine to get rid of all that.”

She pointed to her head. “See this hair, that’s no dye job. It was brown at noon. We’re already short staffed and the night crew just called in sick. We can’t fill the positions we have open and there are only two people here tonight. Here are your options, soda and all the ketchup packets you want

or man the grill and cook your own.”

My husband and I looked at each other and shrugged.

We donned aprons and headed toward the grill.

Soon, my husband had our burgers sizzling away while I made a yummy batch of fries.

The gal up front came back and took one look at our work and said, “You’re hired,” then started yelling orders. “Gimme a bacon ranch belly buster with extra cheese, hold the mayo: a triple heart attack stack, no onion; two henny penny cluck meals with a large fry and speed it up. This line ain’t getting any shorter and my hair can’t get any grayer!”

Next time I’ll definitely remember to thaw my own hamburger.

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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.

ACROSS 1. Fantasy sports data 6. Accounting acronym 9. Stark daughter on “Game of Thrones” 13. Branch of economics 14. All talk, no action type of service 15. Relating to symmetry, in geometry 16. Base-8 numeral system 17. “____ the land of the free...”

18. Lots and lots 19. *Actor Ryan of “Blue Valentine” 21. *Desdemona’s suspicious husband 23. Big fuss 24. Nose-in-the-air type 25. Uber alternative 28. One on a pedestal 30. Moderately wide 35. Eye layer 37. Twelfth month of Jewish year 39. Cheese-covered chip 40. Popped relief?

41. *”Love, ____” movie 43. Splints site 44. Muhammad’s teachings 46. Orchestra instrument 47. Past of heave 48. Avoids work, in British slang

50. Give off 52. Dose of sunshine 53. Back seat 55. Hair-raising product 57. *____ valentine, an opposite of love note 61. English author perhaps best known for “The Canterbury Tales” 65. Like Mary-Kate and Ashley 66. Pooh’s “wise” friend 68. Bring to an end 69. Potassium nitrate 70. Farm sound 71. Arm bones 72. Back talk 73. Uniting conjunction 74. Imposter DOWN 1. Smoke plus fog 2. Comes in hard or soft shell 3. Parts of a play 4. ____-____-la 5. Plural of solidus 6. Heidi’s shoe 7. *Sweetie follower 8. Cook’s cover 9. Wheel holder 10. Cambodian money 11. Two-masted vessel 12. “The Sun ____ Rises” 15. Trash can for fireplace (2 words)

20. Source of lymphocytes, pl.

22. Pull along 24. Dormant state 25. *Famous archer 26. Dispatch boat 27. “____ and whistles” 29. Hodgepodge 31. Mr. and Mrs. Incredible’s son 32. Blood of the gods, Greek mythology 33. Seven days postmortem 34. *Hive-related endearment 36. Unfortunately, exclamation 38. Rumpelstiltskin machine 42. Stallion’s cry 45. Business combination 49. Old Man’s turf, according to Hemingway 51. Darjeeling server 54. Smell, usually pleasant 56. Calms 57. Ford Transit and such 58. Pelvic parts 59. Lice eggs 60. Augments 61. Oaf 62. Scoop holder 63. Biblical twin 64. Donna or Lou 67. Got a blue ribbon SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9