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April 6, 2016

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By Charlotte R. Beard

Submitted photo Members of the Ferguson Fire Department Explorer Post meet with members of the Ferguson Fire Department as a part of an Exploring program.

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A collaboration between Ferguson Fire Department and Boy Scouts gives youth a glimpse of emergency rescue careers

By Sara Hardin Youth in Ferguson are getting a glimpse into what life is like as a firefighter through an Explorer Post at the Ferguson Fire Department, put in place as part of a collaboration between the Ferguson Fire Department and the Boy Scouts of America Greater St. Louis Area council.

The Exploring program provides an opportunity for young men and women ages 14-20 to gain real-life experience and explore career options through hands-on learning. Youth involved in the Ferguson Fire Department Explorer Post attend biweekly meetings and participate in ridealongs and firefighter training, such as basic rescue and EMT skills.

Participants are able to learn from department personnel about the firefighting field, gain insight on the potential of firefighting as a career and understand how the department is involved in their community.

“It’s a breath of fresh air to see them excited to be here and excited to be a part of the city of Ferguson,” said Douglas Patrick, a fireman with the Ferguson Fire Department.

An Eagle Scout himself, Patrick ex-

plained that exposing Ferguson’s youth to positive sides of their community is an aspect of the program that proves to be just as important as exposing them to career opportunities.

“We started this program as outreach to the community. Our department has a heavy background in scouting. We thought it was a good way to reach out to the youth in the community, to guide youth into this field,” said Patrick. “[Firefighting] has been a very good career for all of us. The youth that we have participating are really excited about being here and enjoy being a part of the department. Seeing these young men and women come into this program wanting to be a part of us and wanting to further their lives in the fire service has been a wonderful thing.”

Several firemen currently with the Ferguson Fire Department went through the Explorer program at the St. Charles County post. This, on top of there being multiple Eagle Scouts in the department, solidified the decision to bring an Explorer Post to Ferguson.

As several new scout groups are be-

ing implemented into the North St. Louis County area, hopes are high that the reintroduction of the Boy Scouts into the area will increase exposure of the Explorer program and all of its benefits to the community’s youth.

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leaders making a difference in North St. Louis County and more.

7 School More than 100 Hazelwood

students complete UMSL’s Bridge Program and more.

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CORRECTION In the March 23 edition of the Community News in a story about a reunion for Beaumont High School it was incorrectly noted that this was the 50th reunion. It is in fact the 70th year reunion for the class of 1946.

The Community News regrets the error.

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SCOUTING OUT FIREFIGHTING from cover “When parents and teachers first hear about the Explorer Posts we typically get a reaction like, ‘How did we not know about this? This is such a great program.’ So, one of our goals is to make sure that we get more and more exposure,” said Julie Monken, Exploring and Learning For Life Executive with the Boy Scouts of America Greater St. Louis Area council. “The program keeps growing. We saw a 30 percent increase in 2014 and a 10 percent in 2015 in our membership.”

To learn more about the Exploring program, visit www. learningforlife.org.

Submitted photo Members of the Ferguson Fire Department Explorer Post meet with members of the Ferguson Fire Department as a part of an Exploring program.

COMMUNITY VOICES Filmmakers in ‘The Lou’

By Charlotte R. Beard Too often, we all hear the accusations those in the media and music industry receive for the woes in our communities. In February a friend invited me to attend a filmmakers’ showcase screening at Webster University. I was astounded to witness amazing work from some local filmmakers. The quality of work I saw left me wanting to see more. What is even more astounding is that we have quality filmmakers in our community having to look for funding to bring their visions to life on the television or the movie screen. Recently I heard an industry person say that it is very difficult to get networks to pick up certain projects because the ratings they seek do not come from “positive” projects. Basically, “positive” does not sell as well as the “negative.”

The controversial views of networks do not deter one of the filmmakers I met at the showcase. North County resident, writer and director, Lacey Turner, heads his own production business.

“4 Feet Off The Ground Productions came from me and my manager. It’s us putting our feet together to get our company off of the ground,” Lacey explains regarding the name of his company. Those who are familiar with hip-hop know that Lacey began his career as a local songwriter and performer under the name G Souldier. Not limiting himself to stereotypes, Lacey received his bachelor’s degree in film production with a minor in media and communications from Webster University.

The showcase I attended featured two of his productions. “ABHITA,” his short film about a girl constantly bullied by classmates due to her size, but had her family as a network of support, impressed me. The ending was very heartfelt and a film that I believe would have a great impact in our schools and the homes of victims.

His other short film, “Right Hand Man,” was full of suspense

and depicted the fatal tragedy that may occur in relationships when untamed emotions and negative assumptions trump open communication and trust. Currently, Lacey is working on a fictional six-part drama called “The Lou,” which explores the lives of eight friends during the aftermath of the Mike Brown verdict in Ferguson.

“I wanted to take a different approach and create a series that touches the soul of human beings and create healthy dialogue between everyone to heal our city and move forward,” says Lacey.

I think it says a lot when you hear both black and white cast members express how much it means to them to be a part of this production. While visiting one of the rehearsals I heard one white cast member voice that they’d heard some of the things being portrayed by the white cast members their whole life growing up. The cast member expressed they believe this drama is going to help encourage some much needed open dialogue.

Let’s hope it goes even further in supporting filmmakers here in our community.

Charlotte R. Beard, a St. Louis native, is a contributing writer for the Community News. In addition to having had her inspirational writing featured in The St. Louis American Journal, in her spare time she shares her writing on the open mic at local venues. Charlotte’s collection of inspirational poetry, “Inspirations by Char,” was released under Westbow Press in February 2016.

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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NCI honors community leaders making a difference in North St. Louis County As part of the organization’s 39th Annual Leadership Breakfast celebration, North County Incorporated (NCI) will recognize several area leaders for making a significant positive impact in North County. The event will be held on May 13 from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Marriott St. Louis Airport at 10700 Pear Tree Lane in St. Louis County. More than 600 business, civic and community leaders will gather to honor this year’s award recipients.

The Elmer Belsha Leadership Award is presented annually to an individual who has made a long-term commitment to NCI and North County, and has had a positive impact on the community. This year’s Elmer Belsha Leadership Award honoree is Ron McMullen, President, Christian Hospital.

Business Development Awards are presented to those whose efforts have positively affected the economic development and business climate of the North County area. NCI’s 2016 Business Development Awards will be presented to Centene Corporation, Materials Lifecycle

Management Company and SKF Lubrication Business Unit.

Community Development Awards are presented to those whose efforts positively benefit youth, residents, civic organizations or others through selfless acts. This year’s Community Development Awards will be presented to Metro’s North County Transit Center, Rev. Cedric Portis, Sr., Third Presbyterian Church, and the Zykan Family Partnership.

The Excellence in Partnership Award is given to organizations or companies that have partnered with NCI to make a significant impact on the North County community for the betterment of the area’s quality of life through special initiatives and/or projects. This year’s award recipient is the Great Streets - Natural Bridge Corridor Partnership. NCI partners include: the city of Normandy, East-West Gateway, Great Rivers Greenway, Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis County, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Public Service Awards are presented to outstand-

ing 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. Honorees this year are Doug Baum, CFO, Ritenour School District, Ruby Curry, Interim President, St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley, and Bob Russell, Economic Development Director, city of Florissant.

A Special Recognition Award will be presented to an individual or organization that has made a significant impact on the communities and citizens of North County. The 2016 honoree is Jennings School District, under the leadership of Dr. Tiffany Anderson.

The Sustaining Our Community Award is presented to an individual, organization or company that goes above and beyond their usual roles to positively impact North County with programs and resources that sustain or improve quality of life. Dr. Rance Thomas, President, North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice is this year’s award honoree.

Hawthorne Players open 71st Season with ‘Our Town’

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Photo courtesy Larry Marsh In the Hawthorne Player’s production of “Our Town” (from left) The Stage Manager (David Gibbs, a druggist in this scene) keeps a sharp eye on young George (Mark Neels) and Emily (Jessica Gillard Taylor).

Hawthorne Players will open their 71st season with Thornton Wilder’s classic American play, “Our Town,” to be presented at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre on April 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m. and April 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for students and seniors and may be purchased by visiting the box office, calling 314921-5678 or ordering online at www.florissantmo.com.

“Our Town” will be followed in July/August with the Tony Award-winning musical, “Hairspray.” In November, Hawthorne will present “Driving Miss Daisy.”

Hawthorne president Larry Marsh says, “This is going to be a wonderful season of shows, produced in one of the nicest civic theaters in the Midwest. I encourage people to order season tickets so they won’t miss out — and they’ll save up to 25 percent!”

Season tickets are $42 for adults and $38 for older adults and students. They may be bought by visiting the box office or calling 314-368-9909.

The winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for drama, “Our Town” has frequently been called the greatest American play ever written. It follows events in the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage,” and “Death and Eternity.”

Director Lori Renna notes: “The characters are down-to-earth, believable people. ‘Our Town’ engages the audience emotionally and intellectually and reminds us that life is beautiful and precious–and transitory. We get caught up in the lives of the people in Grover’s Corners and are able relate their situations to our own lives.”

“As the season goes on,” notes Marsh, “you will meet other interesting families and characters, including “Hairspray’s” lovable, plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad, who has only one desire — to dance on a popular teen TV show. In November, we’ll meet Daisy Werthan, a rich sharp-tongued Jewish widow, who is not at all pleased with the man her son has hired as her chauffeur, a thoughtful, unemployed black man, Hoke, whom Miss Daisy immediately regards with disdain and who, in turn, is not impressed with Daisy’s patronizing tone.”

“In addition to our regular season, you might want to venture out into a cemetery on our “Voices of Valhalla” hayrides in October; you’ll meet lots of interesting dead folks, brought to life by Hawthorne Players. It’s going to be a great season.

Don’t miss out!” More information on the entire season, plus galleries from past productions, may be found at www.hawthorneplayers.info.

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Hazelwood Police Officers take back unwanted prescription drugs on April 30 The Hazelwood Police Department (HPD) will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in giving local residents their 11th opportunity in six years to participate in a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day onApril 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two collection points will be set up for them to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

Residents will be able to dispose of their prescription drugs at Hazelwood City Hall, 415 Elm Grove Lane, or inside the Hazelwood Police Sub-Station at St. Louis Outlet Mall. The collection container at city hall will be placed next to the street curb so people can drive up and deposit their medications. No questions will be asked. At the police sub-station, residents can walk in, drop-off their prescriptions and then leave to do more shopping.

Last September, Americans turned in 350 tons (over 702,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at more than 5,000 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,800

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state and local law enforcement agencies. When those results are combined with what has been collected in the previous 10 Take Back events, DEA and its partners have collected over 5.5 million pounds – more than 2,750 tons – of pills.

Please remember that this event is just for prescription pills. Make sure the pill bottles are securely closed to prevent spills. No needles, inhalers or liquids such as cough medicines will be accepted.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Prescription pills that are left in the medicine cabinet are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.

According to Hazelwood Police Chief Gregg Hall, “The number of people that are abusing prescription drugs has increased at an

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alarming rate. These dangerous pills are too easy to obtain. Each of us should make an effort to participate in this ‘Take Back’ program and empty our medicine cabinets of unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

Perhaps the effort will prohibit a family member or friend from secretly obtaining these drugs to feed their addiction. It’s unsafe and unhealthy to merely flush the pills or throw them away.”

Girl Scouts STEM the capitol

Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri The Viper Bots and team coaches meet with their representative, Rep. Margo McNeil, after participating in STEM Day at the Capitol on March 3.

The Viper Bots, a FIRST Lego League team sponsored by Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, attended STEM Day at the Capitol on March 3 to showcase their accomplishments and the various STEM programs Girl Scouts offers. The team, comprised of fifth and sixth graders from the Ferguson-Florissant School District, demonstrated a science experiment (using acetone to collapse Styrofoam cups), showed off the robot they designed and control, met with their representatives and witnessed House members voting on a bill.

The Missouri Mathematics and Science Coalition, a group of business, education and community stakeholders, hosted the event.

Mame Diarra Ndaw, an 11-year-old Girl Scout and Viper Bots team member, said she was excited to visit the capitol and meet her legislators, including Reps. Sharon Pace and Margo McNeil. By participating in the robotics team, Mame Diarra said she’s learned how to program a robot to complete tasks, as well as how to work together with her teammates. When she grows up, she said, she wants to build robots that act as helpers for the elderly.

Mame Diarra’s mother, Seynabou Ndaw, said all three of her daughters participate in FIRST through Girl Scouts. In addition to helping them gain an interest in STEM, Ndaw said it teaches them how to cooperate with their peers.

“I worked in IT in Senegal, where I’m from,

before coming to America,” Ndaw said. “I want my daughters to learn about technology early on — that knowledge will help them no matter what careers they go into.”

Ndaw said she was happy the Viper Bots were able to experience a day at the capitol, and learn about the legislative process, in addition to showing others their work with robotics.

“The girls were so excited,” she said. “Our representative introduced the girls to the senate, and they witnessed how a bill is passed. They loved every second of it.”

STEM is one of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s three programmatic focus areas, along with Money Management and Health. Girls in kindergarten through twelfth grade are invited to explore the fields of study through exciting, hands-on programming led by experts. Currently, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri sponsors 42 FIRST teams.

“Participating in STEM and robotics activities benefits girls in so many ways, from learning how to code to learning how to work as a team,” said Lauren Kornegay-Dollar, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Robotics Coordinator. “By displaying their projects at STEM Day at the Capitol, the Viper Bots practiced their communication skills, gained confidence and saw other technologies in action, spurring even more ideas for future projects.”

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Eighth Annual Confluence Trash Bash a great success On March 19, 31 volunteers turned out at Sunset Park to do their part to pick up litter along the banks of the Missouri River. The Florissant volunteers collected roughly eight cubic yards of trash.

This year nearly three cubic yards of the trash will be recycled.

The event was part of the Eighth Annual Trash Bash which was organized by MSD, Greenway Network, Great Rivers Greenway, Missouri American Water, St. Louis County, Missouri Photo courtesy city of Florissant Department of Conservaturned out at Sunset Park to do their part to pick up litter along the banks of the Missouri tion, St. Louis Audubon Volunteers River as a part of the Eighth Annual Trash Bash.

Society and various municipalities and agencies, including Florissant. Departments along with volunteers Missouri This year was the fourth year in a row that the American Water. city hosted a registration area and cleanup site.

Prizes were awarded for the biggest, most Other registration areas included Old Chain of valuable and most unique trash finds. This Rocks Bridge, Creve Coeur Lake Park, Hanley year’s awards included: Hills, Overland, and Bridgeton. Regionally, • Biggest: An eight-foot section of pipe several hundred volunteers participated in the • Most Valuable: A butane torch watershed cleanup effort.

• Most Unique: An old gas tank converted to The city’s litter pickup area focused on the a grill riverbank and wooded slopes of Sunset Park.

All were treated to a BBQ buffet while prizes Florissant’s location was staffed by city employ- were awarded before heading off to enjoy the ees from the Health, Parks and Engineering rest of a beautiful Saturday.

Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

Buffet buffoon There’s something about going to a buffet that makes people totally forget about their diets and surprisingly find mass amounts of stomachroom while losing all recollection of the second deadly sin — indigestion!

What’s a person to do? They had me at, “allyou-can-eat!”

Besides, the hefty price that’s forked (pun intended) over is a complete setup. For that amount of money, I gotta eat enough to get my money’s worth.

To prepare for the gluttonous feast, certain attire is necessary.

I call it “buffetwear” – sweat pants with a quick-release drawstring. After the third time up to plate, I’m gonna need to quickly pull the ripcord and extend those pants by another full six inches because the dessert bar is still to come. And there’s no way I’m going to pass it over if there’s money remaining on the tab to finish up!

Everyone knows it’s suicide to go to a buffet in tight clothing. There’s actually a security guard stationed at the entrance, due to the mass litigations filed from customers passing out afterwards from lack of circulation to the brain. So, if someone is caught in any kind of restrictive clothing, such as skinny jeans or those paintedon, poly-pant leggings, that person is forcibly removed from the line. They are given the choice to either go home and change or be shuffled to a backroom where they are promptly cloaked in a loose-fitting Snuggie.

And don’t even think about taking home a few

items for a midnight snack – there are NO doggy bags; and for good reason.

Once I lined my purse with plastic stretch wrap and filled it with a tasty chicken salad only to forget about it until weeks later, when my closet started reeking like a defunct poultry factory.

Once you’ve reached the buffet limit, meaning you’ve packed $19.99 worth of groceries into your gullet and the drawstring has been stretched to the end of it nubby little knots, the binge has officially ended.

Now it’s time for waitress to bring the bill and the detonation pill, a.k.a., the after-dinner mint.

Warning! Do not be tempted. If that thing is crammed into a stomach lacking room for even an ant’s eyeball; it’s critical mass time and will trigger the Big Bang all over again.

Better go home and sleep off that food hangover until noon of next Wednesday and begin dieting on Thursday.

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.

Around Town Local Author Spotlight: Brandon Dempsey

goBRANDgo! owner Brandon Dempsey recently published his first book titled “Shut Up and Go! – A Millennial’s Guide to Figuring Out What You Want and How to Get It.” The book was published by Lionscrest Publishing and is available through Amazon in print or Kindle version.

“Shut Up and Go!” is a handbook for life and work designed to help millennials set priorities in order to reach goals. Topics range from entrepreneurship and open-book management to telecommuting and brand development.

Dempsey, 32, has been featured as a thought leader in numerous online and print media. He currently is the managing partner and driving force behind the growth of goBRANDgo!, a St. Louis marketing firm that targets $10 to $100 million privately held growthoriented companies.

He is also the Chair of EO Accelerator, where he oversees a global program for entrepreneurship.

Dempsey’s past startup companies include a remote work consulting company, a professional employers organization, a business continuity planning firm and a website development agency which all were either sold or merged into larger organizations.

When he isn’t working, he spends his time training for Ironman triathlons and motorcycling in countries around the world. Dempsey lives in St. Louis with his wife Adriene and their three dogs.

“I wrote about lessons I’ve learned and adapted to craft my ideal life,” said Dempsey.

“The book, which took three years to write, chronicles how to realize your dreams and achieve a fulfilling existence.”

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The Color Run Tropicolor World Tour heading to St. Louis

CDC test confirms Missouri traveler infected with Zika virus

Submitted photo The Tropicolor World Tour marks the fifth anniversary of The Color Run. The St. Louis event on April 16 will kick off in the heart of Downtown.

The Color Run, the largest 5k event series in the world, announced details for the St. Louis stop on its 2016 world tour. Themed “The Color Run Tropicolor”, the popular run rolls into St. Louis on April 16. Thousands of runners are expected to converge in downtown St. Louis for the experience of a lifetime, while helping to benefit Autism Speaks, the local organization selected as the charity partner for this stop on the tour.

Each year, The Color Run introduces a new and exciting way to run – and 2016 is proving to be no different. The Tropicolor World Tour combines the enjoyment of a 5k with all the fun leisure of an island-style vacation – full of unforgettable memories, music and tropical colors.

“We are excited to share The Color Run Tropicolor World Tour with our runners and thrilled to bring this event to cities across the world, including St. Louis,” said Travis Snyder, Founder of The Color Run. “We hope that all our Color Runners will be able to step into paradise with us and enjoy a 5k vacation that only The Color Run can create.”

The Tropicolor World Tour marks the fifth anniversary of The Color Run. The tour will be making stops all around the globe and is anticipated to visit more than 40 countries worldwide in 2016. The St. Louis event on April 16 will kick off in the heart of Downtown at Poelker/ Kaufmann Park, located at 1315 Chestnut St. (Tucker Blvd. and Chestnut St.). The start line opens at 8 a.m. Ticket options to participate in the St. Louis run begin at $49.99 and include the run entry fee and a Color Run classic kit, featuring a commemorative T-shirt, headband, colorful powder for the giant color throw at the finish line and more.

The Color Run partners with a local or national charity at every event, with the primary goal of increasing cause awareness by shining a light on the amazing work its charity partners do within the community and society. The Color Run has donated more than $4 million to charity to date and hopes to build on that total as they partner with Autism Speaks for this event in St. Louis.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed a case of Zika virus in a pregnant Missouri woman who had travelled to Honduras, a known area of Zika transmission.

This is the second confirmed case of Zika virus infection reported in a Missouri resident. Nearly 80 percent of people infected with the virus will have no symptoms. Typically, symptoms are mild and include fever, rash, joint soreness and/or redness of eyes.

International health officials are examining the connection between pregnant women contracting the virus and a birth defect called microcephaly in their newborn infants. According to the CDC, babies with microcephaly often have smaller head sizes and brains that might not have developed properly.

According to the CDC, Zika virus has the potential to be spread through a mosquito bite, through unprotected sexual contact, through blood transfusion and an infected pregnant woman can pass Zika virus to her fetus during pregnancy.

There is not currently a vaccine for Zika virus. The best prevention measure is to avoid mosquito bites in areas with ongoing transmission. There have been no reported cases of Zika virus contracted from a mosquito bite in Missouri. Ways to avoid mosquito bites while outdoors include wearing EPA-registered insect repellent with DEET, wearing pants and long sleeves, or remaining indoors in an air conditioned environment.

The CDC is recommending pregnant women avoid traveling to Zika-affected areas which include countries ranging from Mexico into the Caribbean, Central American and South America.

Since the beginning of the year, DHSS has regularly updated health care providers and the public about Zika virus in addition to coordinating the approval of Missourians for testing by the CDC. Please consult CDC resources for a listing of all areas and other information about Zika virus: http://www.cdc.gov/zika/

Girl Scouts announces opening of Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri celebrated the opening of the Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center on April. A ribboncutting with elected officials, community leaders and Girl Scouts commemoratedthe 6,500 square-foot space, complete with a demonstration kitchen, science area, robotics lab, lounge space and adult hospitality room.

The Program Center exemplifies the community’s dedication to the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The space was funded by a transformative investment from the Berges Family Foundation, and was designed with input from community members and volunteers serving on the Program Center Task Force. Brad Hornburg, CEO of Landmark Contract Management, donated his services as project liaison, and Lisa Bell-Reim, president of Oculus Inc., gave an in-kind donation serving as architect.

“The investments made by our supportive community, totaling more than $440,000, covered the complete build-out of the Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center,” said Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri CEO Bonnie Barczykowski. “The true value of that investment, however, is priceless, as it provides for generations of future Girl Scouts to gain life-changing leadership experiences enabling their success on whatever path they choose.”

Construction on the Program Center, located next door to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s Service Center at 2300 Ball Drive, began last summer.

“The Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center will be a hub of activity for girls in kindergarten through 12th grade, from urban, rural and suburban areas, to discover their world and pursue their dreams,” Barczykowski said. “Through partnerships with top area businesses and organizations, we will provide opportunities at the Program Center to help Girl Scouts build skills and knowledge and grow their leadership abilities.”

The Program Center is the first of its kind for the organization, which has more than 43,000 girl members and 15,000 adult members in St. Louis City and 28 surrounding counties in eastern Missouri. Progressive programming in the three focus areas—STEM, Money Management and Health—prepare girls for success as future leaders, no matter what path they take.

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More than 100 Hazelwood students complete UMSL’s Bridge Program 120 Hazelwood School District students participated in the 30th Annual University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) Bridge award ceremony on March 12 at the America’s Center in Downtown St. Louis. Parents, administrators, teachers, and elected officials gathered to support HSD students along with other students who represent school districts from across the state.

The UMSL Bridge Program offers a Saturday Academy for ninth through 12th grade students, designed to build strong academic proficiency in math, science, writing and other areas critical for the successful transition to college. High school students throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area were selected to actively participate in the 2015-16 Bridge Academy Saturday program. All participants attended classes and workshops on the UMSL campus the first two Saturdays of the month from October through March.

“During the UMSL Bridge Saturday Academy, students benefited from math and science enrichment courses designed to support their current high school curricula,” said Natissia Small, UMSL assistant dean of students and Bridge director. “Students were also exposed to strategies to enhance writing skills, communication skills,

college-career exploration and ACT preparation. In addition, participants attended classes and workshops on UMSL’s campus, allowing high school students the opportunity to experience life on a college campus.”

“We will continue to strive to minimize gaps that remain a challenge for a student’s transition to college. We are pleased to honor these young men and women for their diligence in investing now for their future academic pursuits,” said Small.

Since its 1986 inception, the Bridge Program remains one of the most successful and widely emulated models for pre-collegiate programming in the St. Louis community.

“I am pleased that our students are taking advantage of opportunities that will give them an even greater boost in academic achievement,” said Dr. Ingrid Clark-Jackson, interim superintendent of the Hazelwood School District.

“At HSD, we have been long time supporters of UMSL’s Bridge program and look forward to our continued partnership. A record number of HSD students who participate in this program not only go on to the colleges and universities of their choice, but many are recipients of scholarships to help fund their education.”

North Technical crowned champion of Ninth Annual Culinary Cook-Off

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North County Christian School announces Student of the Month

Photo courtesy North County Christian School Pictured from left are Kyah Harris, Student of the Month and Garalyn Farmer, Secondary Principal.

Kyah Harris was honored at the Northwest Chamber of Commerce membership meeting on March. Kyah is a senior and has attended North County Christian School since her freshman year.

She maintains a 3.23 GPA, is on the Honor Roll, student council and serves as secretary of the senior class.

Sports and being physically fit is Kyah’s passions. She serves as volleyball manager and cheerleading captain. Kyah has earned the honors of being Heart and Hustle in track and field and MVP of the varsity cheerleading team.

Kyah is very involved in the community by volunteering at St. Luke’s Hospital, Loaves and Fishes Girls Home, Grace Church and the NCCS summer camp program.

Kyah has been accepted at the University of Alabama where she will major in pharmaceutical sciences and nursing.

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Submitted photo North Technical captured the Levy Cup at the ninth annual Culinary Cook-Off. With the team members are judges Don Yamauchi, Timothy Montgomery, Catherine Klene and Dan Neman along with Kathleen “Kitty” Ratcliffe, President of Explore St. Louis.

With the coveted Levy Cup as the top prize, North Technical won Explore St. Louis’ ninth annual Culinary Cook-Off on Thursday, March 17 at St. Louis Community College-Forest Park.

“Congratulations to North Technical and all the students who put their hearts and souls into this intense, pressure-filled competition,” said Tony Paraino, Director – Communications, Explore St. Louis, whose organization sponsored the event. “It was a spirited, educational challenge and a fun stage for young St. Louis chefs to showcase their skills toward a possible career in the culinary arts.”

Held by Explore St. Louis in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 1-7, 2016) and based on the Food Network’s “Iron Chef ” competition, the Culinary Cook-Off requires each team to create a three-course meal over a two-hour period without knowing the ingredients beforehand.

To capture the gold medal and the Levy Cup, North Tech garnered the most overall points

from a panel of four judges. Clyde C. Miller finished second (silver medal) while South Technical placed third (bronze medal).

In addition to the Levy Cup, individual awards were also bestowed. Camille Durr of South Tech received the Elijah Moore Culinary Leadership Award, presented to the student who demonstrates outstanding leadership. She also received a $1,500 scholarship from Explore St. Louis to the culinary institution of her choice.

Serving as judges were Don Yamauchi (Executive Chef at Ameristar), Timothy Montgomery (Executive Chef at The Barn at Sappington House), Catherine Klene (Sauce Magazine) and Dan Neman (St. Louis Post-Dispatch). Tammie Holland of 100.3 The Beat served as emcee.

Assisting Explore St. Louis with the event were Guy Reinbolt (Executive Chef at Levy Restaurants), Ellen Piazza (Chef, Instructor at STLCC-Forest Park), George Guthier (Chef at Companion Baking) and Thomas Elkin (Chef, STLCC-Forest Park).

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Hazelwood School District educator Vogt Elementary fifth is selected for Google’s Certified grader is FFSD spelling Innovator Program champ Hazelwood School District Education Technology Specialist Jolie Kwedar was selected as a participant in the Google for Education Certified Innovator Program. Only 34 participants nationwide were selected for the program. The program included an innovation academy held at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California.

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Participants from across the country were selected based on their professional experience, their passion for teaching and learning, their innovative use of technology in school settings and their potential impact on other educators.

“This is such an honor,” said Kwedar. “To be one of 34 people nationwide to be a participant in this program is not only an honor for me but for the district as a whole.”

At the Innovation Academy, participants discovered how to unlock creativity, translate insights into solutions, experiment rapidly and build an effective innovation culture in schools and organizations.

“I am proud of Jolie for taking our district’s number-two goal seriously,” said Dr. Bruce Green, assistant superintendent for high school education. “Certified Innovators are ambassadors for change and empower other educators and students. After completion of the Innovation Academy, Jolie will become a Google Certified Innovator and will become an even greater asset to our students and staff.”

St. Louis Cardinals awards scholarship to Hazelwood Southeast Middle student

Jadzia Renaud, a fifth grader at Vogt Elementary School, is the Ferguson-Florissant School District’s 2016 Spelling Bee Champion. Renaud competed against elementary and middle school students who represented their respective schools as building level winners. As the district winner, Renaud will compete in the annual Post-Dispatch Spelling Bee. Jonathan Hinton, a seventh grader at Berkeley Middle School, is the runner-up in this year’s competition.

American Heart Month in Hazelwood School District February was American Heart month, and a great time to build awareness on the importance of maintaining a healthy heart.

The Hazelwood School District community recognized American Heart month by participating in Jump Rope for Heart, an initiative sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Society of Health and Physical Educators.

Jump Rope for Heart promotes physical education and provides children with knowledge of heart Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District disease and stroke while raising funds for cardiovascular disease Russell Elementary in the Hazelwood School District raised $3,000 for the American Heart Association through Jump Rope for Heart, an initiative that promotes physical education research, and health education. and teaches children the importance of maintaining a healthy heart.

Russell Elementary participated in the Jump Rope for Heart initiative on in Jump Rope for Heart for over 14 years,” says Feb. 25, and raised $3,000 through donations. The Principal Paul Alvord. “This initiative raises funds will benefit AHA with their effort to further awareness on the importance of taking care of educate the public on the importance of heart our health, in this case our heart. I’m grateful for this opportunity to teach our students about health.

“Russell Elementary has been participating community service.”

FFSD names 2016 Teacher and Support Employee of the Year

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Tamia Durley, eighth grade student in the Hazelwood School District, received a college scholarship from the St. Louis Cardinals. Durley was awarded the Redbird Rookies Saigh scholarship, given to students who have demonstrated outstanding integrity and leadership.

Tamia Durley, eighth grader at Hazelwood Southeast Middle School received an $8,000 scholarship from the St. Louis Cardinals.

Durley was awarded the Redbird Rookies Saigh scholarship from Cardinals Care, the charitable organization of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Redbird Rookies is a children’s baseball league sponsored by Cardinals Care. Cardinals Care, established the Redbird Rookies Saigh Scholarship to recognize the achievements of students who have demonstrated outstanding integrity, leadership and teamwork as members of a Redbird Rookies team.

“This is an excellent opportunity for Tamia,” said Principal Chauncey Granger. “It’s not every day that an eighth grader gets awarded a college scholarship, we are very proud of her.”

To celebrate her selection as a member of the newest class of Redbird Rookies Saigh Scholars, Cardinals Care invited Durley and guests to attend a luncheon in her honor. Durley was recognized at the 2016 Winter Warm-Up that was held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown St. Louis.

For her accomplishment, Durley was featured on the Hazelwood School District Kids on the Move cable show, and was presented with a certificate of appreciation from the Hazelwood School Board.

The Ferguson-Florissant School District has to the honor. named Sheila Carves as its 2016 Teacher of the Miller, a telecommunications specialist, is the Year and Thomas Miller as the Support Employee district’s lone phone maintenance technician. He’s of the Year. worked in the district for almost Carves, a sixth-grade teacher 11 years. He is responsible for at Johnson-Wabash Elementhe entire telecommunications tary School, has worked in the infrastructure. district for eight years. She “Tom represents the departserves as the school’s Teacher in ment well as he comes in conCharge and has consistently fatact with most all stakeholders cilitated professional developgiven his role,” said Kyle Hagament workshops for colleagues. man, the district’s network suAccording to Johnson-Wabash pervisor. “The district is fortuPrincipal Robin Witherspoon, nate to have an individual like Carves teaches each child as Tom. People need to communiher own. cate, and Tom helps the district “I accept all children as to meet that objective.” they come to me in their own In her nomination of Miller, unique packages. As a teacher, Margie Reale, executive secrePhoto courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District tary to the superintendent, statI have to be flexible and creative enough to try different teach- The Ferguson-Florissant School District has ed that Miller is a true profesing techniques,” said Carves. named Sheila Carves as its 2016 Teacher of the sional who provides top-level “I impress upon my students Year. support. that they need to strive to do their best always “The scope and impact of his work is felt in evand meet each challenge with a positive frame of ery area of Ferguson-Florissant,” said Reale. “He mind. The heart of my teaching philosophy is to not only provides technical support, but makes give students strategies from which to construct a every effort to know how to search for better solumore substantial education.” tions, anticipating the needs at the building level Under this philosophy, Carves’ 2015 class of as well as district level.” sixth graders performed at the highest academic Carves and Miller were recently surprised with level in English Language Arts in the district. the announcement of their recognition by dis“Ms. Carves is very invested in her students and trict administrators and staff who visited their works closely to ensure they reach their full po- respective work sites. They will also be recogtential. She knows they can achieve greatness and nized at the April 13 Board of Education meetexpects nothing less,” said Henan Hamden, school ing. Carver will be nominated to the Missouri nurse at Johnson-Wabash, who nominated Carves Teacher of the Year.

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St. Louis-based Across the Board is off to the races with their Kentucky Derby game Game to reach stores after creator’s untimely death Kim McDaniel and her extended family are not only keeping her husband Ryan’s memory alive, they are racing to the finish line with Across the Board’s new officially licensed Kentucky Derby board game.

In February, St. Louis-based Across the Board, a handcrafted wooden board game company, received the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs license to produce the official horse racing board game for the event known as the “most exciting two minutes in sports.”

The excitement of the news was only dampened by the fact that McDaniel’s husband, Ryan, did not live to see his dream come to fruition. After battling colon cancer for 20 months, Ryan passed away in May 2015 at the age of 44. He left behind his wife, Kim, and their three young children: Ayden, 11; Mallory, 10; and Jake, 4.

After getting inspiration from playing a game at Ryan’s mom’s home during an after-dinner party in 2008, the couple began making games in their garage.

“Ryan had so many ideas and couldn’t wait to create something different,” McDaniel said. “He was a perfectionist when it came to woodworking and it shows in all of the game designs.”

The couple combined Ryan’s construction background and interest in woodworking with Kim’s experience in marketing and business.

“Then in 2012 we decided to take a leap of faith and moved the business from our home to a workshop in Crestwood,” McDaniel said.

“It was just the two of us and we had big hopes and dreams for our Across the Board’s new officially licensed Kentucky Derby board game in play. family.”

But then tragedy struck.

Ryan was diagnosed with colon cancer The game board is a maple wood veneer and their plans to pursue licensing of their playing surface built for longevity. A comvarious games were abandoned and Kim puterized router cuts out the wood frames was forced to take a full-time job. Friends, for all the company’s board games. Mcfamily and especially their brother-in-law, Daniel, Wilson and their five employees Bill Wilson, helped keep the company hand-sand every game, personally insert running while McDaniel tended to her job the metal eyelets into each hole and asand family and took care of her husband. semble all the game pieces. The games are Today, Wilson is a partner in the company. finished with an environmentally friendly In January, Kim pitched Ryan’s custom- water-based clear acrylic. designed, handmade wooden board game Additionally, unbeknownst to Mcto Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs Daniel, Wilson asked that Ryan’s initials officials and was granted a license. The - RMM - be placed on the front of the game is a redesign of the couple’s first packaging for the official Kentucky Derby board game, a horse racing game. game as a tribute to him. It is now in pro“To receive the license now is so bit- duction just in time for the May 7 “Run tersweet,” McDaniel said. “This is the re- for the Roses” in Louisville, Kentucky. sult of Ryan’s talent and hard work and The cost of each officially licensed Kenwe wish he was here to see it. It’s exciting tucky Derby horse racing game is $110. for our entire family. And I love that his The Kentucky Derby and all other Across legacy lives on in our children and in the the Board games are available for purchase business we built.” at www.acrosstheboardgame.com.

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In the process of “just sign here” make sure you are not paying for something you didn’t request.

The business office also coordinates and explains the delivery process and offers other opportunities.

They have answers to frequently asked questions like “What if we have a flat tire?” (What if we can assure that you never have one?) “Do you sell insurance?” (Yes, especially written for RVs.) “Where can I get service on the road?” (Road service or complete service agreements are available.) “How can I protect my $1,500 windshield from chips and breaks?” (Thanks to space-age technology we can almost eliminate the hazard.)

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defined benefit pension plan, where a company promises to pay a retiree a set amount each month during retirement, has been a staple in many people’s retirement plan for a long time. However, things have changed a lot lately for pension plans. Do you currently or have you previously participated in a

defined benefit pension plan? Are you retired and receiving a monthly pension check? If you are one of the estimated 40 million Americans who can answer yes to either question, be on the lookout for a notification announcing important changes to your benefits.

Many companies have been freezing or terminating their defined benefit pension plans as they move to 401(k) plans that not only cost them much less, but also transfers all the investment risk to the worker. In fact, many companies started doing this over the last several years, including General Motors, American Airlines, Bank of America, Sysco and NBC Universal to name a few.

When a company makes a move to freeze or terminate their pension plans, they have to notify all their current and past employees who will be affected, including those who have a vested contractual benefit owed to them from the plan.

There are three types of changes you might be confronted with: a company freeze of the pension plan, a termination of the plan or a combination of both including lump sum buy out options.

When receiving a notification for an existing pension or plan on taking a new pension, you have to give it serious thought. There are many options and alternatives to consider before making this very important decision. Give us a call or email for help on your pension options and the factors you need to consider.

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Sports

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Raiders impress hometown fans with 81-14 whipping The River City Raiders professional indoor football team plays in the Northern Division of the American Indoor Football League with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

The team played Sunday afternoon, welcoming the Cincinnati Bulldogs, but immediately displayed who was in charge. After the first quarter the Raiders had a commanding 41-8 lead with an incredible offensive attack and a very stingy defense.

After the third quarter the River City team added another 20 points to extend the score to 61-14.

After that the Raider defense totally shut down any scoring from the Bulldogs as the home team racked up another 20 points in the last quarter to take a 81-14 victory.

A few highlights include Tarean Austin with two TDs and interceptions, Tyler Batts’ five rushing TDs, Patrick Wells with three interceptions taking two for TDs and Dre Jackson’s two receiving TD’s and a kick return for TD. The team will take on the Chicago Blitz Saturday April 23 for a 7:05 p.m. contest at the Family Arena.

For more details go to www.IndoorRaiders.com.

You can listen to the game with Todd Blackstock and David Solomon on 590 AM or www.590TheFan.com. * You wanted offense

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Lindenwood lacrosse squad become spoilers The Lindenwood men’s lacrosse team concluded its spring break trip with an 8-7 upset win over No. 7 Mercyhurst on Saturday. The Lions entered the game at No. 17 in the Nike/USILA Division II rankings.

The Lions will take a week off before stepping up to another lucrative matchup with a rankedopponent. The No. 8-ranked Lake Erie College will roll into Hunter Stadium on Saturday, April 9 at 1 p.m.

For more details go to www.Lindenwood.edu. * Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information

41 days to River City Rascals baseball in O’Fallon!

UMSL Player of the Week in softball University of Missouri-St. Louis senior outfielder Erin Walker has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Week in the sport of softball.

Walker impressed from the batter’s box last week, leading the Tritons to a 6-0 record. She tallied 12 hits, including four doubles, a triple and two homeruns. The senior also served up seven RBIs from her leadoff position while scoring 11 runs, posting a batting average of .600, an on-base percentage of .652 and a 1.200 slugging percentage. She also finished with multiple hits in four of the six games.

In a sweep at Lindenwood, Walker went a combined 6-for-8 at the plate with five RBI and five runs scored. She was a combined 3-for-6 in two wins over William Jewell with a pair of doubles and a home run, while scoring four runs before another 3-for-6 combined performance against Rockhurst where she additionally drew a walk apiece in each victory.

Walker is in playing softball for the first time since high school after playing four seasons of collegiate volleyball, including the last two at UMSL. UMSL has an impressive 33-2 record and is 11-1 in the GLVC. For more details go to www.UMSLTritons.com. * Leading the pack I will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, has hosted many radio shows from Health to Sports to Baby Boomer news. He was the EMCEE of the River City Rascals and St. Louis Swarm basketball team inaugural seasons and broadcasting for the indoor football teams over a decade. Has been writing sports since 1999 for the paper.

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Good for you quick-fix dinners

Busy weeknights call for quick family meals, but with the right ingredients fast food can actually be good for you, too.

A meal that includes dairy is right in line with the recently released 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommend three servings of dairy foods every day. That’s because dairy foods such as cheese, milk and yogurt provide a unique package of nine essential nutrients: calcium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, vitamins A, D and B12, riboflavin and niacin.

Individuals and families that want an extra

reminder about the importance of integrating three servings of dairy into their daily diet can take the Dairy 3 for Me pledge as motivation.

There are many delicious and creative ways to get your three servings of dairy every day, such as using plain Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise in your favorite recipes or substituting syrup on pancakes and waffles with flavored yogurt.

For more deliciously quick dinner recipes, and to take the Dairy 3 for Me pledge, visit MidwestDairy.com.

Beef Burrito with Pepper Jack Cheese and Black Beans Servings: 6 | Total time: 9 minutes

Hot and Sweet Grilled Cheese Servings: 4 | Total time: 16 minutes

Ingredients: Peach Jalapeno Jam: 3 tablespoons peach preserves 1/2 fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (about 2 teaspoons) Grilled Cheese: 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened 4 slices 12-grain bread, divided 2 slices white cheddar cheese, divided 2 slices pepper jack cheese, divided 2 slices smoked Gouda cheese, divided 1/2 small avocado, thinly sliced, divided Directions: To make peach jalapeno jam: in small saucepan over medium heat, combine peach preserves and jalapeno. Stir mixture constantly until preserves are melted.

Remove from heat and set aside.

jam side on cheese. Spread remainder of butter on bread on top of sandwiches.

To make sandwiches; heat large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Butter one side each of 2 slices of bread. Turn buttered slices over, buttered side down and spread peach jalapeno jam over second side of each bread slice. On top of jam side of each bread slice, layer 1 slice cheddar cheese, 1 slice pepper jack cheese, half the slices of avocado and 1 slice of Gouda. Spread jam on remaining slices of bread and place

Place sandwiches buttered side down in pan.

Partially cover with lid, allowing steam to escape, and cook for 1 1/2-2 minutes, or until bread is toasted and browned. Flip sandwiches over with spatula. Partially cover with lid and cook for additional 1 1/2-2 minutes, watching carefully for bread to brown and cheese to melt. Remove lid and check for doneness. Remove sandwiches from heat and cut in half. Serve warm.

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

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Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground beef sirloin 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 cup chunky salsa, divided 2 cups cooked brown or white rice 6 whole wheat flour tortillas (9 inches) 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed, divided 1 can (11 ounces) corn kernels, drained, divided 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided sliced green onion, including green tops

Drain fat and stir in 1/2 cup salsa; set aside.

Directions: In medium nonstick skillet, brown ground beef and garlic over medium heat, breaking beef mixture into smaller chunks with spoon.

Repeat with remaining tortillas. Place burritos in microwave and heat 1 minute, or until heated through. Serve with remaining salsa.

9. Island east of Java 10. Norse deity 11. Residue 12. Japanese monetary unit 15. Alligator’s cousin 20. Indian bread, pl.

22. Liquor store pony 24. Kind of can 25. Echo sounder 26. Prized for its horns 27. Address to a woman 29. *Played on horseback 31. Fairies 32. Diesel and natural gas, e.g.

33. Cereal killer 34. *____ union or _____ league 36. *Played by Rory 38. John Dillinger’s girlfriend, e.g.

42. “____ Express” movie 45. Portrait painter 49. It often precedes “chi” 51. Plural of #18 Across 54. Theater guide 56. “Bravo! Bravo!”, e.g.

57. Short-term employee 58. Major European river 59. Sometimes you get what you ____ 60. Porcinos 61. Pacific Islands’ ceremonial drink 62. And others 63. Rossini’s William ____ 64. Communist Zedong 66. Put to work

Spread 1/3 cup rice in center of tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Scatter about 2 tablespoons of beans and 11/2 tablespoons corn over rice. Spread 1/3 cup beef mixture and 1/4 cup cheese over corn. Top with 2 teaspoons salsa and a few pieces of green onion.

Fold in two opposite edges of tortilla 1 inch each and roll up. Place, seam side down, on microwave-safe dish.

Crossword Puzzle Theme: Name the Sport ACROSS 1. Something proclaimed true without proof 6. Trigonometry abbr.

9. *____surfing with no board 13. Shrek and Fiona, e.g.

14. “____ the Games Begin!”

15. Core of personnel 16. Motion picture 17. Baseball stat 18. Spock or Mork 19. *Mask and epee 21. *Pistes and moguls 23. Santa ___ winds 24. Attention grabber 25. *____-wrestling, like in “Over the Top” 28. Openmouthed astonishment 30. Hollywood’s lighting person 35. 1970s carpet 37. “Cheers” regular 39. a.k.a. Pleasant Island 40. Queen of Carthage 41. *____ racing, on a single-mast vessel 43. Slang for safecracker 44. Altogether 46. 1952 Olympics host 47. No neatnik 48. Candy containing fruit or nut 50. Spanish earthen pot 52. Porky’s home 53. Log splitter 55. A in IPA 57. *Scored with love 60. *Most popular sport in India 64. Battle royal 65. Color quality 67. Fill with happy spirit 68. “... for _____ waves of grain...”

69. Sixth sense 70. ____ Academy in Annapolis 71. Popular newspaper page 72. Hi ____ monitor 73. Market booth DOWN 1. Remove, as a hat 2. Eye rakishly 3. Sheepish expression 4. Hajj destination 5. Inquiring 6. Horsefly 7. Old-fashioned “over” 8. Squirrel away

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What’s Happening

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Events April 6: Karaoke

Karaoke at the 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.

April 6: Women’s interfaith conference

You are cordially invited to attend the 36th Annual Women’s Interfaith Conference, “Women of Faith: Explore the Miracle of Birth and the Mystery of Death.” We will gather from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Cardinal Regali Center at 20 Archbishop May Drive in St. Louis. The conference costs $12 per person, including lunch. When you register please indicate your preference for either the tuna or the vegetarian meal provided (upon request you can receive a strictly kosher meal). This year the conference is pleased to announce again that registration can be completed online by going to www. womeninterfaithstl.org, click registration and simply enter the necessary information. If registration fee is being paid online the cost is $14 because a $2 service fee applies. For those not applying online please contact Jerri Livingston at 314-469-3553. To guarantee your reservation your payment must accompany your completed registration form.

Your reservation must be postmarked

by March 28.

April 7: Gala fundraiser

April 8: Chicken fried steak

Chicken fried steak dinner at the Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m.

All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

April 8-9: FDRS National Conference

Dr. Thomas Wright, Board Certified physician and specialist in Venous & Lymphatic Medicine, will be a featured speaker on Lipedema Disease at the Fat Disorders Research Society Conference – April 8 – 9 at the St. Louis Marriot Hotel.

April 9: Tea with princesses

Come have Tea with the Princesses at the Enchanted Sunset Park Nature Lodge. We will make a craft, play and enjoy tea and a snack with the princesses. Princesses will entertain us with an interactive story. Photos with our special guests will be taken, so they can cherish this memory forever. Event is for children ages three-to-seven years old from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost for residents is $11, non-residents is $15.50.

For more information contact the JFK center at 314-921-4250 or JJE center at 314-921-4466.

April 9: Texas hold ‘em

Texas hold ‘em at the 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.

United 4 Children announces their annual gala event, “Lighting The Way.” This important event raises over $100,000 to help children who are atrisk develop and thrive regardless of their fragile environments. The event will be held at Marriott’s St. Louis Grand Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a seated dinner, awards, auction and cocktail reception.

Individual tickets for the event are $125 and may be purchased at United4Children.org.

April 9: Breakfast

April 7-10: Theater production

April 10: Theater auditions

UMSL’s Department of Theatre presents “How We Got On” with performances April 7-10 at 7:30 p.m. and April 9-10 at 2 p.m. at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at One University Blvd. in St. Louis County. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for students with valid ID. St. Louis’ DJ Kut will be honored after the April 10, 2 p.m. performance.

Breakfast at the Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 to 10 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

April 9: Flea market

Flea market at the Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information contact Richard at 314-837-7057.

Hawthorne Players announce auditions for the musical “Hairspray” at 2 p.m. at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre at 1 James J. Eagan Drive. Prepare a oneminute comedic monologue and 32 measures of music. Please bring your music in the key you intend to sing. An accompanist will be provided. The audition will include cold readings, vocal audition and choreography. For more information visit www.hawthorneplay-

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ers.info and complete and download the audition form. Larry Quiggins will direct, with musical direction by Marc Strathman. Performance dates are July 29 – Aug. 7.

April 10: Meat shoot

Jennings Do-Dads Spring Meat Shoot takes place from 1 p.m. until ??? at Sievers Park Pavilion at Jennings Sta. Rd. and Hord Ave. in Jennings rain or shine. Guns and ammo furnished by the Jennings Do-Dads. Cost is $3 per shot per round. Food and refreshments are available for purchase at the park. If you would like more information about our organization, please visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

April 12: Aging My Way Resource Fair

The 2016 Aging My Way Resource Fair will be from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center at #1 James Eagan Drive in Florissant. The city of Florissant has partnered with Memory Care Home Solutions, St. Catherine Retirement Community, Bent-Wood Nursing & Rehabilitation and Life Care Center of Florissant to provide this free event for all North County senior citizens. Gift cards will be raffled, there will be give-a-ways at the booths, free donuts and coffee will be served, and there will be over 75 booths of senior citizen information. The goal of this fair is to provide information and resources to senior citizens who are “aging in place” in their homes and senior citizens who are considering senior living options such as retirement communities, assisted living and long-term care facilities. This is a free event for all North County residents. Call the city of Florissant Senior Office at 839-7604 for more information.

April 13: Karaoke

Karaoke at the 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.

April 15: Pork steak dinner

Pork steak dinner at the Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

April 16: Benefit fundraiser

Benefit Fundraiser of Mark Puckett, Pirrones, takes place from noon – 9 p.m. Buffett costs $20 per person and runs from noon – 4 p.m. Silent auction

and raffle closes at 8 p.m. Live DJ Dave will be spinning tunes. Call Lynn Durning for info at 314-630-6378.

Florissant Health Department at 314839-7655 or visit Midwest Recycling Center’s website at www.midwrc.net

April 16: Women’s empowerment gala

April 16: Service day

Imagery International will be hosting its 10th Annual Women’s Empowerment Gala. This year the host, gospel recording artist Lady Eneazer Layne and The Ladies of Imagery, will be celebrating with a theatrical production “Dear God” inspired by Alice walker’s novel “The Color Purple.” “Dear God”, explores some of Imagery’s members’ journey to empowerment with an allstar cast. Join Imagery International for a night of food, laughter, music, dancing and empowerment at Norwood Hills Country Club at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $75. For more information or tickets visit Imagery International online at www.imageryintl.org.

April 16: Legacy fundraising dinner and silent auction

North County Christian School (NCCS) will host their annual Legacy Dinner and Silent Auction at 5 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The fundraising dinner will celebrate the ongoing legacy of excellence in Christian education established by the school in its year history. Current families, alumni, friends and business partners are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $25 per person, or $200 for a table of eight and must be purchased by April 8. Call 314-9726227 for more information or to purchase tickets. NCCS is located at 845 Dunn Rd. in Florissant.

April 16: Electronics recycling event

The city of Florissant along with Midwest Recycling Center will be hosting an electronics recycling collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in St. Ferdinand Park at the rear parking lot … rain or shine. Signs will be posted at park entrances to direct the people on where to go. The event is open to the public.

Acceptable items to be collected are computers and all of their accessories, networking and telecommunications equipment, phones (home and cell), clocks, TVs (one per vehicle), VCRs, DVD players, stereos, A/V equipment including cable and satellite boxes, home electronics, rechargeable batteries, fax machines, adapters/chargers and household appliances. Midwest Recycling Center will have equipment and employees on hand to assist in the drop off process. If you need additional information feel free to contact the

Maryland Heights is hosting its third service day from 8:30 a.m. to noon to assist elderly and disabled residents with leaf clean-up and related yard work. 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 encouraged to get involved. Registration closes on April 8. Volunteers will meet at the Community Center at 8:30 a.m. for sign-in, breakfast and orientation. All work will be wrapped up by noon.

April 19: Wine, olives and cheese pairings

Wine, olives and cheese pairings at 6:30 p.m. at 1970 Trotterway in Florissant.

Cost is $20 and RSVP’s are required.

For more information contact 314-5501641 or thevinoexperience@att.net

April 20: Karaoke

Karaoke at the 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.

April 22: Spaghetti or chicken alfredo dinner

Spaghetti or chicken alfredo dinner at the Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m.

All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

April 23: “Focus on Love, Neighbors and Forgiveness”

First Baptist Church of Ferguson, at 333 N. Florissant Road, will host a special event featuring shoebox gift recipient, Alex Nsengimana from 2 – 4 p.m.

Growing up in the throes of an unstable Rwandan government, Alex experienced first-hand the travesties of his nation’s genocide. In 1994 he witnessed the murder of his grandmother and uncle. Fleeing for his life, he escaped and ended up in an orphanage. A year after arriving at the orphanage Alex received a shoebox from Operation Christmas Child and remembers being so excited to have a gift to call his own. Alex now serves with Operation Christmas Child as a national spokesperson, sharing the story of hope and love he received through a shoebox gift.

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The annual Trivia Night Fundraiser for TEAM will be held in the parish hall of Sacred Heart Catholic Church located at 751 N. Jefferson St. The trivia night is being sponsored by the Florissant License Office – Florissant Rotary Club. Entry fee is $200 per table with a maximum of eight people per team.

Entry fee includes drinks, popcorn and attendance prizes. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., trivia starts promptly at 7 p.m. Checks should be made payable to TEAM and mailed to Pat Piotrowicz, TEAM Trivia Night, 9 Beaujolais, Florissant, MO 63031. To register, volunteer, sponsor, or make a donation, please contact Pat Piotrowicz at p.piotrowicz1@yahoo.com. All proceeds benefit TEAM – The Emergency Assistance Ministry, a 501c3 organization. The mission of TEAM is to serve the poor and the hungry in the Florissant and Hazelwood areas. To learn more about how to donate or receive assistance, please visit our website teamfoodpantry.com.

April 23: Free document shredding

The Fifth Annual Florissant Resident “Free Document Shredding Day” will be held at St. Ferdinand Parkrear parking lot from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. Bring your sensitive tax, bank or financial records from home to be shredded right in front of you. Cintas Document Management Company will professionally shred your information. All information will be destroyed in a manner to which it cannot be recognized or recreated. All paper will then be recycled. What to bring to be shredded: bank statements, tax records, credit card statements, invoices, anything with your name and address on it and no need to remove paper clips, binder clips or staples. You may bring up to five bags or boxes. Types of boxes include copy paper boxes, banker boxes and shoe boxes. Types of bags include shopping bags, grocery bags and trash bags. No three ring binders, hanging file folders, CD’s, DVD’s or hard bound books. Open to the public.

April 26: Card and game party

Annual card and game party will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 3400 St Gregory Lane in St Ann. Doors open at 11 a.m., games start at noon. The cost is $7 which includes cake and coffee or tea. Other food items will be available for purchase.

Many great attendance prizes will be awarded. Also Pot of Gold and raffle prizes, including a quilt raffle. For reservations call Mary Cornwall at 314428-3236 to reserve your table.

April 27: Karaoke

Karaoke at the 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.

April 29: All-you-can-eat chicken dinner

All-you-can-eat chicken dinner (dinein only) at the Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

April 30: Trivia night

St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church Trivia Night takes place at 2900 St. Catherine Street in Florissant. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $160 per table, maximum eight people per table with a 16 table limit. To reserve a table call Marlene at 314-8377113.

April 30: Florissant Garage Sale

Florissant residents can haul down the clutter from their attics and treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns for the 6th Annual Florissant Garage Sale. The garage sale will be held at the James J Eagan Ice Rink area from 9 a.m. – 12

p.m. Each applicant will only receive one space. Only Florissant residents receive a space to sell. The selling of craft items will not be approved. Fill out an application and return it by April 22.. Applications will be available at the JJE and JFK Center and at www. florissantmo.com. Space is limited.

The fee is $20 per table. The Florissant Garage sale is free to attend. For additional information call 314-921-4250 or 314-921-4466.

April 30: Florissant Garage Sale

Florissant residents can haul down the clutter from their attics and treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns for the Sixth Annual Florissant Garage Sale.

The Garage Sale will be held at the James J Eagan Ice Rink area from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each applicant will only receive one space. Only Florissant residents receive a space to sell. The selling of craft items will not be approved.

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by April 22. Applications are available at the JJE and JFK Center and on our website www.florissantmo.com. Space is limited. The fee is $20 Per table. The Florissant Garage sale is free to attend!

For additional information call 314921-4250 or 314-921-4466.

April 30: Purse auction and pamper party

Beauty Impact Accessories and Mizz Piggys’ presents “All Moms Matter” Purse Auction & Pamper Party at 1F North Oaks Plaza in St. Louis County.

This event will have a live auction of items from various local small businesses. For entertainment several serviced-based businesses have volunteered their services for women who have lost a child. The proceeds from this event are being donated to St. Louis Children’s Hospital Parent Bereavement Program. The organizers of the event, Brittany Raji and Catherine Harvey, hope to give the grieving women time to relax, feel appreciated and supported. This event is free and open to the public. Women who have lost a child can come and receive massages, manicures and mini- makeovers.

May 2: Hospice volunteer training

Mercy Hospice will be conducting new volunteer training in St. Louis on four consecutive Mondays; April 11, 18, 25, and May 2 from 12:30 – 4 p.m.

Trained volunteers provide a variety of different services including companionship and caregiver relief for patients and families, administrative assistance and grief support. To register or inquire, please contact Paula Minogue at 314-729-4415 or Paula.Minogue@ mercy.net.

May 5: Pitch, hit and run

Kids ages seven-14 (as of July 17, 2016) are invited to participate in the Pitch, Hit & Run competition at 6 p.m. at Koch Park field number four. Participants compete in three stations: pitching, hitting, and running with a chance to advance to sectional competitions, team championships at a Cardinal’s game, and the national finals at the 2016 MLB All Star game. Metal spikes are not allowed. For further information, please call 314-921-4466.

May 14: Washers tournament

Florissant Eagles at 15245 New Halls Ferry Rd. will be holding the 5th Annual Washers tournament. There will be five lanes to choose from with a payout of first place 50 percent, second place 30 percent and third place 20 percent payout. Event starts at 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per two-person team.

Come enjoy our beer garden and have some fun. Get there early to register your team.

May 14: “Shoot for a Cure” event

TE! Make plans now to join the Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center for the Eighth Annual “Shoot for a Cure” fundraising event

at the beautiful Strathalbyn Farms Club. Located on 140 pristine acres in the Weldon Spring area of St. Charles County, Strathalbyn Farms Club offers a unique private club environment for this benefit shooting event. The event is geared towards intermediate and experienced shooters. Event registration begins at 8 a.m. with a required safety meeting at 9:15 a.m. and shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 8:15 a.m. Sponsorships are available at various investment levels – for more information, contact the Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center at 314-576-3078. Teams may register for the event at a cost of $1,250 for a four member team, 100-shot course with 14-stations. Included in the team price is breakfast, clays and shells and beer and pretzels after the shoot. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center. For more information about the “Shoot for a Cure” event and associated sponsorship opportunities, or to register a team, please contact the Friends organization at 314-576-3078 or via email at lduff@friendsoftheslulc.org.

May 16: Golf fundraiser

The Christian Hospital Foundation is hosting their sixth-annual Golf Outing at Norwood Hills Country Club.

The day includes lunch, shotgun start, on-course refreshments and games, and an awards reception with cocktails and dinner immediately after play.

Proceeds from the outing will help the foundation continue in its mission to provide compassionate care and clinical excellence to more than 160,000 patients who visit Christian Hospital each year. The foundation also provides more than 10,000 area residents with free education and screenings each year. Sponsorships are still available and cost for a foursome is $800; individual play is $200; or cocktail/ dinner only is $70. For more information, please visit the website at www. christianhospital.org/golf or call the foundation office at 314-653-5162.

May 20: Charity golf tournament

Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis is pleased to announce its 18th annual All Women’s Charity Golf Tournament at the Golf Club of Florissant. Individual entry fee is $65 and includes nine holes with cart, dinner, attendance prizes and awards for longest drive and closest to the pin.

Registration begins at 1 p.m., shotgun start scramble at 2 p.m. with dinner and awards at 5 p.m. The Golf Club of Florissant is located at 50 Country Club Lane in Florissant. This year’s theme is Tropical. Proceeds from the golf tournament benefit women and children’s charities. For more information please contact Margie Heppermann at 314-839-0565, Grace Zykan at 314-837-4881 or visit their website at http://www.soroptimiststlouis.com/.

June 11-12: Beaumont High School Reunion

Beaumont High Schools graduating class of January and June 1946 will be holding their 70th reunion this June.

This will be the final reunion for the Beaumont graduating classes of 1946.

The reunion will consist of dinner at Clayton Plaza on June 11, followed by a lunch at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield on June 12. For more information contact Martha Strehle at 636-386-5587 or Marsha Hoeman 314-839-5156.

June 20: Coed softball leagues registration

The city of Overland will offer adult coed recreational slow-pitch softball leagues Monday through Thursday at a cost of $450 per team for six week double headers and $300 per team for eight week single-header games. All leagues will be recreational and do not include playoffs. League games are set to start on August 1 - 8, 2016. Registration will be accepted starting June 20 through July 22 at the Overland Community Center at 9225 Lackland

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To reserve you spot in our upcoming leagues a 50 percent deposit or full payment is required along with a completed registration form. All remaining league fees must be paid before your second game. To obtain more information, please call 314-428-0490 or check us out online at: http://www.overlandmo.org/231/Adult-Softball-Leagues.

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July 14: Charity golf tournament

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

United 4 Children announces their Annual charity golf tournament will be held at the Norman K. Probstein golf course in Forest Park at 6141 Lagoon Drive. This important event raises over $50,000 to help children who are at-risk develop and thrive regardless of their fragile environments.

Golfers will join us beginning at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start, followed by 18 holes of golf and an awards banquet at the club house. Tickets are $125 per player. Check out United4Children. org to register.

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: 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 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.

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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.

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.

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

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By Steve Bryan

‘Batman v. Superman’: What was Zack Snyder thinking?

Editor’s note: This column contains spoilers Non-comic book fans may feel lost watching “Batman v. Superman,” a film that DC Comics hopes will hold its own against the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Unfortunately, despite the presence of three iconic heroes, this epic showdown was a confused, disorganized mess of bad storytelling Director Zack Snyder (“Watchmen”) should have known better, but like “Spider-Man 3,” this piece contains too many classic storylines competing for attention. The plot should have been laser-focused on Batman confronting Superman and forming the core of the Justice League. Batman’s obsession with creating a deterrent for Kryptonians was a little out-of-control here for sure, but it is the one thing that advances the story.

Ben Affleck does a nice job as the Dark Knight, but his character enjoys killing way too much. Bruce Wayne became Batman after witnessing the brutal death of his parents. He follows a policy of bringing criminals to justice, not gutting and shooting them in gory street fights. This Batman also has a penchant for branding criminals with his symbol.

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The question of whether the world needs a Superman actually belongs in another movie, not this one.

In the comics, the Guardians of the Galaxy (organizers of the Green Lantern Corps) questioned whether the Man of Steel was doing more harm than good with his heroics. Snyder could have filled 90 minutes with that ethical question on its own instead of stuffing it into this plot.

Throwing Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman into the fray also was an exercise in bad timing. This film is meant as a smack down between the two biggest kids on the playground. Trying to work in Wonder Woman simply doesn’t work in this context. Snyder, who is producing several other DC movies, should have waited until the Amazonian warrior appeared in her own solo movie.

The most grievous Snyder sin is the appearance of Doomsday, the character that apparently beat Superman to death. In the 1990’s, this was a huge event in the comic book world: fans put mint condition copies of the 75th issue of “Superman” into safe deposit boxes as a potential investment. Once again, this is an event that deserves its own feature film.

Why Lex Luthor was credited for the creation of Doomsday remains a mystery. As portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg, Superman’s arch-enemy acted more like the love child of the Joker and the Riddler than a ruthless businessman and cunning scientist. Here, Luthor gets unprecedented access to Kryptonian technology and knowledge in order to create a monster.

Zack Snyder has plenty of superhero movie experience, so his failures with “Batman v. Superman” don’t make sense. If he continues on as director of “The Justice League,” here’s hoping that he learns from his obvious mistakes with this film.

“Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” photos courtesy Warner Bros.

Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.