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Around Town Local doctors establish $100,000 endowment at Christian Hospital. Pg. 3 A SENIOR MOMENT. Pg. 4 VOTE NOW! for Best of Northwest County. Let your favorite businesses know. Pg. 9
Senior Living STILL IN THIS TOGETHER The Baby Boomer quiz. Pg. 6
School Normandy school to become home of seventh Believe Project literacy lab . Pg. 7
Features Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District Ferguson-Florissant School District marked the official opening of its new employee health care clinic with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration.
School-based health care services help keep students in the classroom and address health disparities frequently experienced in the community By Wendy Todd The Ferguson-Florissant School District has opened a health care clinic for employees with partner BJC Health Care. The clinic, located on the campus of Christian Northwest medical offices, will serve employees enrolled in the district health plan and pre-Medicare retirees. Employees will have access to primary and urgent medical care, disease management, women’s and men’s health services at no cost. Students in the school district will have access to free telehealth services. Though this is an innovative initiative for the school district, its employees and students, school-based health centers are not new. The first opened in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1967. According to the most recent National Assembly on School-Based
Health Care census, as reported by the Health Resources and Services Administration, nearly 2,000 school-based health centers operate nationwide. But school-based health care services in the region, particularly in North St. Louis can help address the health disparities frequently experienced in that community. An additional benefit of the service is the convenience of telehealth, as explained by Onye Hollomon, director of communications and marketing of the Ferguson-Florissant School District. “Parents are able to access quality health care for their children and not have to stress about leaving work,” she said. “Providing this service is a huge benefit to our families and our students.” The telehealth service, which has been utilized by over 200 students in its first month,
has offered swifter health solutions than what was previously available. Corliss Christopher RN, BSN is the nurse coordinator of the Ferguson-Florissant School District and states, “Students are able to receive immediate healthcare regardless of their access to a personal healthcare provider, appointment availability or insurance status at no cost to families. Students who have personal physicians have their visit information faxed to their physicians following each visit so the provider is not left out of the loop of their healthcare services.” The telehealth service has also helped keep students from missing time in the classroom. “Having telehealth services available has resulted in 90% of the students returning to See ‘HEALTH CARE’ page 2
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‘HEALTH CARE’ from cover class with about 750 hours of valuable classroom time saved,” Christopher said. Students with minor illnesses such as allergies or menstrual cramps can be prescribed medication by the telehealth providers which is then administered by school nurses. This results in students returning to class within about 20-30 minutes and avoiding having to be sent home and missing valuable learning.” Parents can also access telehealth services from home before or after school alleviating trips to the doctor’s office or urgent care. Dr. Sheila Powell-Walker, president of the Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education heavily endorsed the need for the healthcare center,
Photos courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District School-based health care services and clinics can help address the health disparities frequently experienced in the community.
the telehealth services and its holistic approach. “As a district, we are commit-
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THEATER REVIEW:
By Mathew DeKinder
You can’t stop ‘Hairspray’ “Hairspray” is one of those musicals that has gotten better with age. It debuted on Broadway 20 years ago and is one of the few musicals-based-on-anon-musical-movie that proved to be successful, inspired by the 1988 John Waters’ classic of the same name. (The musical was turned into a movie in 2007, bringing the whole thing into a head-spinning full circle). The show is back on the road and is just as fun as ever, and was at the Fox Theatre April 5-9. “Hairspray” follows the adventures of a plus-sized gal with plus-sized dreams in early 1960s Baltimore. Our plus-sized gal in question is Tracy Turnblad (Niki Metcalf), a high-school student who would love nothing more than to dance on the “American Bandstand”-esq “Corny Collins Show.” A place opens up on the show when one of the regulars has to take a “nine-month sabbatical,” so Tracy grabs her mousy best friend Penny Pingleton (Emmanuelle Zeesman) and heads down to audition. Tracy has some pretty nifty moves thanks to spending a great deal of time in detention with several African-American
viding resources to ensure our staff is taken care of physically and emotionally.”
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kids, including Seaweed (Brandon G. Stalling.) Tracy gets shot down at the audition because of her weight by snotty classmate Amber Von Tussle (Kaelee Albritton) and her mother Velma (Addison Garner) who produces the show. But Tracy gets her big break, so to speak, at a local dance when Corny Collins himself (Billy Dawson) spots her moves on the dance floor and puts her on the show. There she also catches the eye of not only the city of Baltimore, but of hunky teen idol Link Larkin (Will Savarese), who also just happens to be Amber’s boyfriend, as well.
In the midst of all this are Tracy’s parents, her equally buxom mother Edna (Andrew Levitt) and her goofy, joke shop owner father Wilbur (Christopher Swan), who try to help Tracy keep an even keel while she becomes the toast of the town. But Tracy’s world can’t stay so rosy, and she runs into trouble when she tries to integrate the show so she can dance with her African-American friends, which is easier said than done in 1962. Three main ingredients make “Hairspray” such an undeniable joy. First is the songs, which have all the catchiness and pep of
early 1960s pop music. Second is theme of inclusiveness and acceptance that permeates the show. Outsiders of all stripes are celebrated as heroes. Lastly, the dedication of the show to cast a man in the role of Edna Turnblad in honor of Divine, the drag queen who originated the role in 1988. Levitt performs as the drag queen Nina West and is a veteran of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and is absolutely fabulous as Edna. “Hairspray” has cemented its place as a timeless show and a guaranteed good time. It doesn’t get much better than that.
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Local doctors establish $100,000 endowment at Christian Hospital Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, second only to lung cancer. Yet when detected early, studies have shown that the chance for successful treatment is almost 100%. Smita Parikh, MD, is a spirited radiologist who solely focuses on breast imaging at Christian Hospital. Unfortunately, the volume of cancers she detects is shockingly high because of the growing breast cancer inequity gap in north St. Louis County, especially in African-American women. "I read approximately 10,000 mammograms last year at Christian Hospital." Dr. Parikh explains, "African-American women present with later-stage disease, more aggressive subtypes and larger tumors. Their survival rates are worse than white women. It is known that women who did not have health insurance are much less likely to get a mammogram.” Visibly troubled by the unsettling statistics, she says, "We need to help more women get regular mammograms." Parikh and her husband, Sharad Parikh, MD, requested a meeting with
the Christian Hospital Foundation to discuss their mission to improve survival of women with breast cancer in north St. Louis County. "Our main focus is to encourage women to come earlier for mammograms to save more lives," says Parikh. As a result, Smita and Sharad Parikh have announced their plans to establish a $100,000 endowment to support mammogram assistance for women in need. The fund will support uninsured and underinsured women living in Christian Hospital's catchment area. "We are so grateful for the Parikhs’ decision to stand up to cancer in our community through education and early detection," says Necole Cheung, Christian Hospital Foundation & Community Engagement executive director. “Through their generosity, women in our community will receive mammography services despite their inability to pay.” “The big-heartedness demonstrated by Drs. Smita and Sharad Parikh truly advances our mission to address the disparities of breast cancer screening and survival rates within our community,” says Rick L. Stevens, FACHE,
Normandy School Board swears in two new members, elects new officers The Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board swore in two new members and elected new officers at the public meeting on April 12. Dr. Christopher Petty and Harlan Hodge were sworn in as the JEGB’s newest members. Petty and Hodge were elected to the JEGB April 5, the first time the community has elected school board members in eight years. During the April 12 meeting, the JEGB also held elections for board officers. Ronald Roberts was elected to serve as the JEGB’s president, with member Valerie Patton winning the vice president seat. Hodge was selected as the board’s secretary/treasurer. Other members of the board are Petty, Sheila Grimes Williams (past vice president), Sara Foster, Anthony Neal, William Humphrey (past president), and Michael Jones. Roberts, Patton, and Hodge assumed their new roles immediately after the vote.
president of Christian Hospital and the Christian Hospital Foundation. “St. Louis unfortunately has the highest late-stage breast cancer diagnosis rate in the country, according to data from Susan G. Komen, with some of the highest mortality rates in north St. Louis County zip codes where one-infour households are uninsured.” The Parikhs’ life, work and mission will ensure that the Christian Hospital Foundation continues to build Hope + Health + Community. To take advantage of the "Mammogram Assistance for Women in Need" fund, please call 314-653-4333 to schedule your appointment.
Delta Dental of Missouri’s president and CEO, Rob Goren, presented the grant check to GTOHF Drs. Smita and Sharad Parikh have announced their plans to establish a $100,000 endowment at Christian Hospital to support mammogram assistance for women in need.
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Photos courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative Dr. Christopher Petty is sworn in as a member of the Normandy JEGB. Administering the oath to Dr. Petty is Missouri Board of Education Member Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge.
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Harlan Hodge is sworn in as a member of the Normandy JEGB. He was also selected as board Secretary/Treasurer. Administering the oath to Hodge is Missouri Board of Education Member Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge.
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St. Louis Alumnae Deltas celebrate founders and legacy during sorority’s sisterhood month The St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Founders Day celebration was a lively display of inspirational messages and performances, as over 200 members came together for a weekend of events held to pay homage to the 22 women on whom the organization’s legacy is built. Due to the pandemic, all activities were held virtually, Mar. 25-27, aligning the festivities with DST’s Sisterhood Month. The chapter’s Founders Day theme, “The Legacy of the 22: Giving Back, Paying it Forward and Making a Difference,” was elevated throughout the weekend. The SLA Founders Day Committee, led by members Shelia Jones, chairperson, Cheryl Armstead-Batey and Carol Primm, co-chairs, along with the Program Planning and Development Committee, planned and coordinated an interactive three days. “Whenever we can come together to pay homage and observe the contributions of our beloved 22 founders, it’s a wonderful occasion,” said DeJeanette Williams, SLA president. “During the weekend’s celebrations, our commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, service and social action was evident as we devotedly tapped into what it means to keep our light shining in the name of our founders. The pandemic changed our programming a bit, but it didn’t keep us from recognizing the strong legacy of our chapter and the remarkable women who made it all possible.”
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Simple tips to attract hummingbirds to your yard
hroughout the warmer months, many backyards play host to a variety of birds, including hummingbirds. When you see flowers and trees begin to bud and bloom and other migrating birds, like warblers, that’s nature’s way of letting you know it’s time to ready your yard for hummingbirds. It’s enchanting watching hummingbirds – named for the humming sound of their fast-flapping wings – as their tiny size and speed make them natural wonders. Hummingbirds can fly 25-30 miles per hour, flapping their wings an estimated 70 times per second. They fly in every direction, even backwards, which only hummers can do, and float majestically in midair. The birds get their brilliant color from the iridescence in the arrangement of their feathers, not color pigment. Plus, they have the fastest metabolism of any animal on Earth, burning 1-2 times their body weight in food daily. Hummingbirds draw nectar from its source into their mouths, lapping it up almost 12 times per second. To increase your chances of observing these petite powerhouses at home, consider these tips from the experts at Cole’s Wild Bird Products:
Be conscious of beneficial insects. Hum-
mingbirds rely on insects, which provide essential protein, to complement the nectar they crave. To attract insects, try placing rotting fruit near feeders and leave it until insects arrive for hummers’ easy eats.
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Offer a water mister: Hummingbirds adore bathing; a mister gives them the fine spray they prefer. Once soaked, they’re off to find a preening perch. Provide tiny perches. Leave small, sturdy,
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swiftly pounce on insects. Once hummingbirds find a favorite perch, they’ll use it repeatedly.
Hang hummingbird feeders first. Feeders are one of the most effective ways to consistently entice and encourage hummingbirds to come visit. Since birds drink from the moat, never use any repellents or additives. Hummingbirds are territorial and not likely to share feeders, so hang multiple feeders far enough apart to attract more birds. To ensure a steady stream of birds, hang feeders in the shade to avoid fermentation of sugar-based liquids, check feeders bi-weekly to keep food fresh and clean feeders as needed with onepart white vinegar to four-parts water. Plant flowers. Trumpet honeysuckle, bee balm and sage plants are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and provide rich nectar. Hummingbirds consume 1 1/2 times their body weight daily, eating every 10-15 minutes and visiting 1,000-2,000 flowers per day. Choose the right nectar. Not all nectar is
alike, and hummingbirds can taste the difference. Almost all commercial nectars contain one sugar source – sucrose – because it’s cheaper to make. However, real flower nectar contains three sugar sources – sucrose, fructose and glucose – in varying amounts depending on the flower. Don’t forget, hummingbirds have memories like elephants; once they discover your hummer-friendly habitat, they’ll come back every year if there’s a reliable food source. Learn more at coleswildbird.com.
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Ten Parkway students selected for Missouri Scholars Academy Ten Parkway students have been selected to participate in the Missouri Scholars Academy this summer. The Missouri Scholars Academy is a three-week academic program for 330 of Missouri’s gifted students who are ready to begin their junior year in high school. The academy is a residential program held on the campus of the University of Missouri. Students are selected by GPAs, standardized test scores, IQs, recommendations, and formal essays.
Central High Rachel Li Matthew Wehling
North High Charlotte Brod Phillip Pernik
West High Yena Ahn Serena Liu Aristuto Paul
South High Katherine Fourtner Kassandra Martinez-Rivera Allen Zheng
Ladue Schools Board of Education incumbents to serve three more years During the April 5 election, Ladue School District residents voted to reelect incumbents Sheldon Johnson and Jeff Kopolow to serve for three more years on the Ladue Schools Board of Education. Johnson has served on the school board since April 2016 and has served in the role of treasurer. He will begin his third three-year term. “I look forward to serving on the board of education to help keep Ladue as the best school district in St. Louis County and top-tier district in Missouri,” said Johnson.
Kopolow has served on the school board since April 2010 and has served in the roles of president, treasurer, and secretary. He will begin his fifth three-year term. “As a member of a very effective team, I am pleased to continue my service on the school board to move the district forward. We must build upon our successes, particularly as we must focus on providing a safe environment for our students and staff,” said Kopolow. Johnson and Kopolow were sworn in to serve a new term on April 11, during the board of education meeting held at Ladue Horton Watkins High School.
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Join Assistance League of St. Louis as they present the 17th Annual Authors Brunch on Saturday, April 30, at Meadowbrook Country Club in Ballwin. The annual event welcomes New York Times Bestselling Author Elizabeth Berg back to St. Louis to inspire guests with the stories within the story and her journey from a registered nurse to a world-renowned author. The event features three books with a connecting theme of “acts of kindness.” Assistance League of St. Louis, located in Ellisville, is no stranger to acts of kindness and coming together to make a difference in the community. The organization is unique compared to many nonprofits because it has no paid employees. Instead, it relies on the generosity and passion of 496 volunteers to transform the lives of children and adults through its five community programs.
“It is an honor to welcome Elizabeth Berg to St. Louis to help us celebrate Acts of Kindness and all that we have accomplished this year. Assistance League of St. Louis would not exist without the life-changing acts of kindness from our volunteers combined with the support of our donors and community partners. Together, we have transformed the lives of 35,000 women and children in St. Louis.” said President, Yolanda Perez-Cunningham. Funds raised at Authors Brunch will help support Assistance League of St. Louis’ programs. They provide athletic shoes, socks, school uniforms and over 15,000 books to more than 39 public schools in St. Louis. They also provide personal care items for women and children in shelters and household items to help families through tough times when they cannot find help elsewhere.
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Still In This Together: The Baby Boomer quiz I still remember the night our youngest asked what we used to do before cell phones if we had a flat tire or a car problem “back in the old days.” She was incredulous when I told her you either tried to get to a pay
phone or you went up to someone’s door and asked politely if you could use their phone to call for help. “And they let you in?!?” she shrieked. “A complete stranger? I can’t even imagine what you would say if I went up to a random house and asked to go in. That’s just ridiculous. That’s so unsafe! And what’s a pay phone?” I tried to explain that there was no other choice, times were different then, but she had that glazedover look on her face that told me she’d heard enough about the dinosaur days. She would never understand that her grandparents lived on a particularly busy street near the airport and probably averaged two motorists a week for a while, or that sometimes her own father would go out and help somebody change a tire or check their spark plugs when he was a teenager. I warned her that there would come a time in her life when new inventions would be coming so fast that her head would spin, and she just looked at me with the certainty of a teenager that nothing was ever going to be any better than it was right then. The same way I knew as a teenager that “The Twist” was never going to go out of style and The Lettermen would be the most popular singing group forever. My grandmother frequently mused about all of the things she had seen in her life, from the invention of the automobile to watching airplanes first appear in the sky, a cure for polio and seeing a man step onto the moon. I’d love to talk to her now and apologize for being so naïve that I never thought I’d say things like that to my own grandchildren, or watch their faces glaze over as they tried to understand something as simple as metal roller skates that clamped onto my shoes and needed to be adjusted with a metal key that I wore around my neck on a string or that I learned to type on a huge metal typewriter that had individually inked keys that you hit with your fingers HARD
By Vicki Bahr to push the keys onto a piece of paper on a roller and imprint what you were trying to produce. And they didn’t even want to imagine how difficult it was to correct a typing mistake. This whole subject came to mind because I was reading a news story on my phone the other day (try to imagine that possibility fifty years ago) and there was a Baby Boomer quiz at the bottom of the page. I never open those things up…well, nearly never, because I’ve learned that they’re filled with ads and it’s impossible to get anywhere in the quiz in a reasonable amount of time. This one promised, however, that only a true Baby Boomer would know what the objects pictured even were, and I was intrigued by the first one. I thought everyone would know what a rotary telephone was and how it worked. And then I realized that none of my grandkids would, unless they came across one in an antique store. And I was hooked. I smiled as I saw black and white pictures of View Masters and Mr. Potato Head (when you actually used a real potato to stick the pieces into). I randomly remembered most of the words to the Mr. Machine commercial (and I looked up the rest of it on Google). Google in itself is an amazing thing. Remember calling the library for answers or looking things up in the encyclopedia? Or trying to call a friend to find out who the star of an old movie was when there were no answering machines and the friend wasn’t home and it was driving you crazy? The Baby Boomer quiz also featured such oddities as Green Stamps and milkmen who brought milk in bottles right to your doorstep, twice-a-day mail deliveries and old-fashioned bottle openers. There were pictures of carbon paper and transistor radios, TV dinners and Tang, mood rings and those little plastic adaptors that fit inside 45 rpm records. And I’m betting that if you’ve remembered even some of those things, you’re smiling. We didn’t think we’d ever see fashions that we wore in high school become popular again, either, just as our mothers told us they would. And isn’t it wonderful we’ve made it long enough that that’s exactly what happened?
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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Normandy school to become home of seventh Believe Project literacy lab The Normandy Schools Collaborative will become the newest home to a Believe Project literacy lab, an initiative of the St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature organization that’s dedicated to improving reading proficiency in elementary students. The lab will be at Barack Obama School, which serves students in grades one-through-eight. STL Black Authors of Children’s Literature will be able to bring the literacy lab to Normandy after receiving funding from Nike and its Black Community Commitment Initiative and the Nike St. Louis AirMI Black Employee Network. Funds will be used to provide teacher training and transform the room that will host the literacy lab. The major partners recently toured the school and a potential space, which will feature a library of diverse titles and a colorful mural by St. Louis-based artist Bill Williams. The lab is designed to improve reading proficiency, especially in students in grades K-3. Research shows if students are not strong readers in third grade, they are four times more likely to drop out of school. Ninety percent of the characters or authors featured in the reading space will be people of color.
“As an honoree of Nike, Inc.’s Black Community Commitment, we’re thrilled to be part of a national movement of transformative change. We are especially excited to have Nike as a partner; an organization dedicated to leveling the playing field and providing access to opportunities that allow everyone to be successful in life,” said Julius B. Anthony, president, Photo courtesy of 4Macs Photography St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature Julius B. Anthony, president of STL Black Authors of Children’s Literature, speaks to a group at Barack Obama School. and The Believe Projects. and Normandy, as Craig Williams, President of Jor“Together, St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Litdan Brand at Nike, is a Normandy graduate. erature, Nike, and Normandy Schools Collaborative, A ribbon cutting will be announced at a later date. we can ensure all children become confident and competent readers by the end of third grade.” The project is particularly meaningful for Nike
Riverview Gardens names new elementary school principals Riverview Gardens School District named Domiin secondary administration and an educational nic LeNoir as the new principal at Danforth Elemenspecialist degree in educational administration from tary and Kasia Landa as principal at Glasgow Elethe University of Missouri - St. Louis. LeNoir is an mentary for the 2022-2023 school year. active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. LeNoir is a highLanda is an acly-skilled and stucomplished edudent focused educator with expericational leader who ence in curriculum is driven to create development and an environment of i mp l e m e nt at i on . student engagement She is skilled at anand ownership of alyzing data and learning. LeNoir identifying instrucwill be tasked with tional strategies to providing instrucimprove the quality tional leadership of instruction. and direction to Landa has served support the proas interim principal Photos courtesy Riverview Gardens School District fessional growth of at Glasgow since Left: Riverview Gardens School District named Dominic LeNoir as the new principal at Danfaculty and staff to forth Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year. Right: Riverview Gardens School District January. She previachieve positive ed- named Kasia Landa as principal at Glasgow Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year. ously served as an ucational change at instructional coach Danforth. He will also develop and implement plans at Glasgow from 2017 until her appointment as infor meeting the educational needs for scholars. terim principal in January 2022. Landa also served as “Dominic LeNoir is a talented and committed a classroom teacher in the district from 2014-2017. educational leader who will help us reach the new “Kasia Landa has proven to be a gifted and effecview on the horizon at Danforth Elementary,” said tive educational leader during her time as the interJoylynn Pruitt-Adams, Ed.D., superintendent of im principal at Glasgow,” said Pruitt-Adams. “I look schools. “I am confident that Mr. LeNoir will make a forward to seeing and supporting her growth, as well positive impact at the elementary level.” as the growth of the scholars and staff at Glasgow as LeNoir currently serves as the principal at Westshe leads into the 2022-2023 school year.” view Middle School. He has held that position since Landa earned a bachelor of science in education2018. LeNoir previously served as an assistant prinal education from the University of Missouri - St. cipal at Riverview Gardens High School. Louis. She also earned a master of education in edLeNoir earned a bachelor of science in applied ucation administration and a educational specialist mathematics and statistics from the University of degree in education administration from UMSL. Missouri - Rolla. He also earned a master of science
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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. EVENTS
April 30: Trivia night
The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will host “Movies & TV” Music Trivia Night at the James J. Eagan Center at 1 James J Eagan Drive in Florissant. Doors open at 6 p.m., with Music Trivia starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $200 for a table of eight, which includes beer and soft
drinks. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drinks. The Chamber will also be collecting packs of children’s diapers and formula in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month and will be donating the items to the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. Reservations can be made online at www.gnccstl.com or by phone at 314-831-3500.
Youth In Need’s Young Professionals Group will hold its annual trivia night to benefit Youth In Need at the Bridgeton Recreation Center at 4201 Fee Fee Road in Bridgeton. Doors open at 6 p.m., and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Registration is $185 for tables of eight or $25 for a single seat and includes beer, wine and light snacks. Outside food and drinks are permitted; just no glass, please. Register or secure your sponsorship online at https:// www.youthinneed.org/giving-volunteering/young-professionals-group/. For more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities or to make an auction donation, contact Emily Birgenheier, Development Servi-
ces Manager, at ebirgenheier@ youthinneed.org.
RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed
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 Group meetings
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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 636-5799227, or email concertartsa@ gmail.com.
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 four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.
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.
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Mondays-Thursdays: 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.
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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.
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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.
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Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.
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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.
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Sports you see with Gary B... Hoots change former baseball Cardinal for the Home Run Derby event The O’Fallon Hoots, members of the Prospect League, announced that Cardinals’ broadcaster and former Cardinal great Rick Ankiel will take part in the Second Annual MLB Alumni Home Run Derby at CarShield Field on June 4. Ankiel replaces Brian Jordan as the final MLB Alum to be announced after Jordan was forced to withdraw due to injury, joining Ray Lankford, Daniel Descalso and Rafael Furcal. “It’s always exciting to have Rick back at CarShield Field,” General Manager David Schmoll said. “Cardinals fans love Rick and when the opportunity came up to have him back, we jumped at it. We can’t wait to see him compete in June!” He was a second-round selection of the Cardinals in 1997. He quickly rose through the minor league ranks, earning Minor League Player of the Year in 1999 by both Baseball America and USA Today and made his Major League debut that same season. Ankiel helped the Cardinals to the 2000 National League Central Division championship and to the NLCS. After injuries, Ankiel returned to the MLB as an outfielder in 2007 where he played until 2013. He finished with 76 home runs including a career high 25 in 2008. * Mark your calendar Ambush review leaders for the season on offense and defense The St. Louis Ambush play professional indoor soccer in the MASL with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The defensive side has the following at the top: • Sam Guernsey - 32 blocks | 5 goals | 3 assists • Pepe - 19 blocks | 6 goals | 9 assists • Jeff Michaud - 18 blocks | 2 goals | 7 assists • Christian Briggs - 18 blocks | 2 assists
• On the offensive attack there are: • Mohamed Ndiaye - 43 points | 19 goals | 24 assist • James Thomas - 29 points | 19 goals | 10 assists • Will Eskay- 25 points | 19 goals | 6 assists • Robby Kristo - 25 points | 18 goals | 7 assists Overall the Ambush clinched a wildcard position seeded No. 7 scoring the second highest goals in their division. For more details go to www.STLAmbush.com * Exciting year of indoor soccer UMSL duo excel in on the links Freshmen Tove Brunell and Juliette Lecomte earned All-Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) honors, while helping the University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s golf team secure a spot in medal/match play as stroke play concluded recently at the GLVC Championships. Brunell finished as the league’s runner-up, shooting a 228 (74-780-76), while Lecomte was fifth with a score of 236 (77-78-81). The top-five finishers were named All-GLVC, while the remaining golf awards are determined by season results and a coach’s vote later. The Tritons are the No. 3 seed in the inaugural GLVC medal/match play and will face No. 2 seed Lindenwood, while No. 1 Indianapolis and No. 4 Drury will square off in the other semifinal with the winners meeting in the finals. * Great accomplishments 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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Herbed Spanish Omelet Reprinted with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research | Servings: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced or shredded water 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup diced red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 large whole eggs, lightly beaten
2 egg whites, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives salt, to taste (optional) fresh herb sprigs, for garnish (optional)
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Place potatoes in large pan. Cover with water. Bring to boil and cook, uncovered, 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand about 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Drain well.
Combine whole eggs and egg whites. Stir in parsley, basil and chives. Season with salt, to taste, if desired. Pour mixture over potatoes in hot skillet. Reduce heat and cook, uncovered, about 10 minutes, or until bottom of omelet is golden.
In deep, 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes and
If desired, brown top under toaster oven. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs, if desired.
Nutritional information per serving: 260 calories; 12 g total fat (2 g saturated fat); 28 g carbohydrates; 11 g protein; 2 g dietary fiber; 106 mg sodium.
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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.
uring the pandemic, the airline industry was amongst the hardest hit as people who would normally have traveled for fun opted to stay safe at home. In 1903, however, Orville and Wilbur Wright were the original pilots on the aircraft they created. Orville made the first trip on their invention, but other would-be aviators questioned the brothers’ status of making the first manned flight. Still, the duo opened the door for a new era in travel. The “Age of Aviation” brought with it engineers, pilots as well as films about their exploits. “Wings,” a 1927 film that won the first Academy Award for Best Picture, contained state-of-the-art special effects at that time. Actress Clara Bow, Charles Rogers and Richard Arlen led a cast that, according to Wikipedia, contained 300 pilots. Director William Wellman shot impressive aerial footage that still looks amazing in the 21st century. In the 1960’s, Rogers and Arlen even made a cameo appearance on “Petticoat Junction” playing themselves at the much-delayed Hooterville premiere of “Wings.” 1957’s “The Spirit of Saint Louis” examined the flying prowess of Charles Lindbergh. Jimmy Stewart played Lindbergh and showed his quest to win the $25,000 award offered by Raymond Orteig for the first successful nonstop transatlantic flight between New York City and
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Paris. Lindbergh’s plane, “The Spirit of St. Louis” was a single-engine, single-seat monoplane but, because of the large gas tank in front of the cockpit, Lindbergh had to look out his side windows for guidance. 2009’s “Up in the Air” followed a man whose job was firing people. George Clooney played Ryan Bingham, a smooth-talking, seasoned traveler hired to make reductions in a workforce tolerable. Bingham also loved air travel and his expressed goal was racking up 10 million frequent flyer miles. During his trips, Ryan met Alex Goran (Vera Farmiga), another seasoned traveler that seemed like the perfect
woman for him. On Jan. 15, 2009, pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and co-pilot Jeff Skiles flew through a flock of Canadian geese that damaged both engines. The pilots kept their cool and Sullenberger relied on experience to ditch the plane in the Hudson River. Although there were some injuries and cases of hypothermia, all the passengers survived. Clint Eastwood’s 2016 film “Sully” told the story of the now-famous captain and what he endured after the flight. In 2022, Tom Cruise’s iconic Pete Mitchell character will return flying aircraft that the Wright brothers could only imagine. “Top Gun: Maverick” has been slated for a Memorial Day Weekend release and will contain more intriguing special effects. Thirty-five years after the first movie, Maverick has been called back to train select “Top Gun” graduates for a special assignment. One graduate is Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of Maverick’s deceased best friend, Goose (played in the first film by Anthony Edwards). You can almost imagine that the Wright Brothers were there in spirit when Sully and Skiles landed their plane. Pete Mitchell may always have a special “need for speed,” but aviators like the Wright Brothers, Lindbergh and Sully did it better. “Maverick” opens in theaters on May 27, 2022.
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‘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.
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Moore on Life Why is it that when our adult children come to visit we remember all too well why we booted them out in the first place. Speaking of boot… On a recent extended visit they entered the house with the grandkids in tow. Immediately after the hugs and happy laughter were over, the juvenile habits settled back in quicker than I could say, “Who left the milk out?!” I knew their old ways had returned because I was immediately encircled by a shoe pile that reached up to my belly button. “Everyone…shoes!” I said. No answer. “Ahem, no shoes in the house. Rules haven’t changed. Leave them in the garage. Hello? Anyone?” I needed to pick my battles. It was too early to start a rampage, so I got a snow shovel and scooped up the nest of shoes and deposited them onto the garage floor. By then the throng had scampered off into the kitchen to ransack the pantry. They know I stock it up with all their favorite treats. They unloaded and left a trail of plates, glasses and utensils like Hansel and Gretel leaving crumbs to lead them back home. Later, the swarm followed their path and returned to raid the refrigerator like it was Sir Gorge-A-Lot’s all-you-can-eat-buffet. They believed it was their personal cafeteria opened all hours complete with a waitress on duty to clean up and magically restock the empty shelves just like when they were ten. Back then the laundry fairy mysteriously made their putrid undershorts wearable again and somehow restocked their sock drawer with fresh
ones. They still have no idea how it happened. There were other telltale signs that the squatters had taken up residence. Someone forgot to close the toilet lid and the paper roll was empty. That left me wondering what kind of substitute wipes were used. I made a mental note to toss out the hand towels. I wasn’t taking any chances with these barbarians. I wandered into the den a.k.a., the toy war room. I suggested, “How about we pick up the kids’ playthings sometime this week?” One daughter paused the TV and stopped dipping into her bowl of popcorn to say, “Why? They’re just going to get them out and make a mess again. Mom, haven’t you learned anything from raising kids?” The big ones have been evicted, but I kept the little ones behind. Somebody’s got to teach them how to properly install a roll of toilet paper.
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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. Urban haze 5. Da, oui, or si, e.g. 8. Drug-induced state 12. UK art museum 13. Molten rock 14. Hip-hop or classical, e.g. 15. Sportscaster Andrews 16. Angle between branch and offshoot 17. Bioweapon 18. *Reaper inventor 20. Muslim holy man 21. Dampish 22. *The invention of hand sanitizer centered on alcohol as this 23. Stitched again 26. Decipherable 30. United Nations labor agency, acr. 31. Armed robber, on an Indian subcontinent 34. Heart of the matter 35. Impertinent 37. Be in arrears 38. Belgian port city 39. European erupter 40. Popular women’s magazine 42. Back then 43. Make a new sketch 45. Canine’s coat 47. Digital audiotape, acr.
48. Corner joint 50. ____ crazy 52. *Ground beef steak inventor 56. Nordic glühwein 57. Substance abuser 58. Kind of testimony 59. Soft twilled fabric of silk or rayon 60. Casanova, e.g. 61. Anger on road 62. Flock’s affirmation 63. Short for ensign 64. NBA shot DOWN 1. Flower part 2. Painter Chagall 3. Ear-related 4. DNA sequence 5. Vertical coordinate axis 6. Put out on a curb 7. *Poliomyelitis vaccine inventor 8. *Life-saving maneuver inventor 9. Machu Picchu group 10. Sinister 11. Pecking mother 13. Thin layer 14. Romantic Norwegian composer 19. Disturbing public peace 22. Acquire
23. Early one 24. Carry away, in a way 25. *Edison invented things for its reproduction 26. Stead 27. Flesh of fish 28. Foot-forward squat 29. Glorify 32. *First commercial revolver inventor 33. Harry Potter’s mail carrier 36. *Knitted sweater with open front inventor 38. #4 Down matter, pl. 40. Back of the boat 41. Withdraw from working life 44. Frustration, in print 46. Pergolas 48. *Wide-mouth jar inventor 49. Intestinal obstruction 50. Undesirable location 51. Ruptured 52. Certainly 53. Russia’s mountain range 54. Indian music 55. Big Bang’s original matter 56. Geological Society of America SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9