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April 28, 2021

Honoring an educator

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COMMUNITY VOICES

By Dr. Rance Thomas. Pg. 2 21-day racial equity and social justice challenge to run through May 20. Pg. 3 New routes plus new limits equals safety at Ferguson Twilight Run . Pg. 5

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Features Submitted photo On April 19, Rose Mary Johnson ended her role as the 2020-21 Board President with a ribbon cutting signage ceremony for Johnson Jennings Junior High School – renamed in her honor.

Jennings Junior High School renamed Johnson Jennings Junior High School in honor of board member’s 27 years of service to the district

By Charlotte Beard Jennings School District honored 27 years of service from one of its board members with a change of school names for Jennings Junior High School. On April 19, Rose Mary Johnson ended her role as the 2020-21 Board President with a ribbon cutting signage ceremony for Johnson Jennings Junior High School – renamed in her honor.

“On the inside of the school there is a metal plaque showing her over 27 years of service,” stated Superintendent Dr. Art McCoy, who hosted the outdoors ceremony.

Johnson attended St. Louis Public Schools before receiving her bachelor of arts degree from Webster College and master of arts in teaching degree from Webster University.

Johnson, whose children she stated graduated from the now Johnson Jennings Ju-

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‘HONORING’ from cover and say, ‘Wow – that’s African American, we have hope. I can do something, too.’”

According to the district, Johnson has served in each board officer role multiple times during her years of service. Before she retired from St. Louis Public Schools, she served as a principal, assistant principal, and teacher.

Among this United States Army Reserves veteran’s many endeavors is membership in the Urban League Guild, participation in the March on Washington for Justice when the Urban League took a bus to DC with other organizations, a Lifetime member of the St. Louis County NAACP and Chairman of the Education and Voter Registration Committees.

In addition to the ribbon cutting ceremony, McCoy took time to honor 17 community partners and staff members that would have been honored last year at the district’s annual gala. Due to the pandemic, plans were cancelled. As McCoy called on the recipients, he presented each person with a Bonefish Grill $50 gift certificate.

Among the recipients was Meredith Knopp, President and CEO of the St. Louis Foodbank. McCoy credited her partnership with providing over 100,000 lbs. of food to families during the pandemic March-August 2020 and every other Friday after August 2020.

To watch the district’s footage of the ceremony search for Jennings School District on Facebook or visit https://www.facebook.com/JenningsSchoolDistrict/videos/829816994300147/.

Submitted photos On April 19, Rose Mary Johnson ended her role as the 2020-21 Board President with a ribbon cutting signage ceremony for Johnson Jennings Junior High School – renamed in her honor.

COMMUNITY VOICES

By Dr. Rance Thomas

Getting vaccinated can be difficult, but it is well worth it For approximately two months I was very frustrated by not getting even a call or email about getting an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. I had pre-registered at five or six different agencies, but I did not receive a notification that my registration had been complete or successful. After filling out the registration forms, I assumed that everything was taken care of, but since I did not hear anything, I was not certain.

Further, after hearing about others in the same category over 65 years of age feeling frustrated that they also had not been contacted or received appointments, this became even more uncertain. I also heard about some individuals traveling two to four hours away from home to receive the vaccine; of course, this did not make the situation any easier. It was also reported that in some rural areas there was more vaccine available than the total population in these areas; therefore, since the vaccine could not be refrozen, saved, and reused thousands of vaccines were being thrown away. As people in vulnerable categories and in categories that were being given the vaccine, a number of individuals traveled to these areas and were able to be vaccinated rather than the vaccine being thrown away. Of course, this encouraged more individuals to travel to these locations in the hope of receiving the vaccine.

In fact, it has been reported that some Missouri residents have traveled to Illinois

in an attempt to get the vaccine, and a few from Illinois have traveled to Missouri as well in an attempt to get the vaccine. People, or at least the most vulnerable, are getting desperate to receive the vaccine and protect themselves from the virus.

This made some of us even more frustrated because we had been waiting a long time to receive the notice to make an appointment. We became very anxious because many of us were also vulnerable as well as being in the categories selected for the vaccine. This was especially troubling for those of us living in urban and suburban areas, because only a small percentage had been vaccinated.

In fact, it was and still is a small percentage of the population was even pre-registered.

Because of this, St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page organized a St. Louis County Outreach Group of which I am a member to reach out to members of the community to pre-register even if their category is not currently eligible to receive the vaccine. This was done in order to prepare individuals to be ready when their category was selected in the future. This is being done to speed up the process, make it more efficient, and provide assistance to those who have special needs. In fact, there is even now and ongoing effort to vaccinate homebound individuals in their own homes.

Just for your information, I received my second vaccine a couple of weeks ago. A

couple days later, I received a call from the state health department and emails from two hospitals to make appointments to get the vaccine. Therefore, if everyone pre-register at as many agencies that are available, they will eventually receive a call or email to make an appointment. Of course, it is not easy to wait when you are among the vulnerable population, but it is critical to continue to wear masks, maintain social distance, and wash our hands frequently. These are also important for those of us who have been vaccinated as well.

No matter how difficult it is to wait, your turn will come soon, if you have pre-registered at various agencies. The general population will be called to receive the vaccine soon, and those who are pre-registered will be first.

In any case, this is a needed to ensure that all those who are elderly and vulnerable are protected from the virus.

Dr. Rance Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Criminal Justice and co-founder and President of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice.

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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Operation Food Search creates gleaning partnership with Eckert’s

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21-day racial equity and social justice challenge to run through May 20 JOIN THE CHALLENGE! YWCA Metro St. Louis, YWCA Alton and the Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis are sponsoring The Challenge, which encourages better understanding of the issues surrounding race, power, privilege and leadership, and to do so in a way that builds a habit of learning by stretching the experience over 21 days.

The free, virtual event kicked off with a Stand Against Racism town hall meeting on Zoom on April 22. Dr. Karla Scott, St. Louis University professor and author of “The Language of Strong Black Womanhood: Myths, Models and Messages and a New Mandate for Self Care,” was the keynote speaker.

Registration for the kick off and The Challenge can be found at ywcastl.org.

“Science tells us that it takes 21 days of doing something consistently to form a habit. The 21Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge asks participants to make daily time and space

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Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, recently announced a new gleaning partnership with Eckert’s Belleville Farm located at 951 S. Green Mount Rd. in Belleville, Illinois. The family farm will donate peaches and apples from gleaning events to assist OFS’s Greater St. Louis Area Gleaning Program, which is in conjunction with the Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE).

The gleaning – which involves harvesting or picking up already harvested food that would otherwise be unused – will be conducted by volunteers from US Foods, a restaurant supplier for St. Louis and more than 300,000 operations across the country. The donated gleaned food is then quickly distributed to OFS’s network of more than 200 food pantries, shelters and food sites located throughout the bi-state region.

Eckert’s Country Store & Farms is the largest family-owned and operated pick-your-own orchard in the U.S. Eckert’s Belleville Farm is open year-round and offers seasonal pick-your-own fruit and vegetables. The sixth and seventh generations of the Eckert family operate retail, entertainment, and farming entities in southwestern Illinois.

“Eckert’s partnership with Operation Food Search represents a longstanding commitment to help nourish the bodies of those in need, and it’s one that we have taken to heart for over 25 years. Previously our Eckert’s team members harvested the fruit and worked with Operation Food Search to receive and distribute the donations. We’re excited to welcome US Foods team out to Eckert’s for the gleaning initiative and are thrilled to continue to provide our homegrown peaches and apples to feed so many in our region,” said Eckert’s Marketing Director Amanda Morgan.

“US Food is proud to partner with Operation Food Search and Eckert’s in their efforts to address food insecurity across St. Louis,” said Andy Stein, Area President for US Foods. Eckert’s has been a valued partner of US Foods for more than 20 years, and it’s an honor to provide them additional support wherever it’s needed. US Foods has a longstanding commitment to supporting hunger-relief efforts across the country, and it’s a pleasure to be involved in such a wonderful event.”

To learn more about how farms and volunteers can participate in gleaning efforts, call 314-726-5355.

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LAST CHANCE!

to build more effective social justice habits,” said Adrian Bracy, CEO of YWCA St. Louis. “They will receive a task every day, like watch this podcast or read this article. Then a facilitated group discussion will take place every Friday to review the week’s materials.”

Every week will focus on a different topic: Week 1: The Value Gap Week 2: Systemic Racism & Voting Laws Week 3: The Racial Wealth Gap Week 4: Disparities in HealthCare and Mental Wellness The challenge wraps on Day 21 with a Disparities in Education Call to Action forum.

This event is sponsored by BJC HealthCare and Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery. For more information, please visit ywcastl.org.

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New routes plus new limits equals safety at Ferguson Twilight Run A sure sign of spring is the Ferguson Twilight Run on May 15. Spring also means change. For the health and safety of the community as we still face the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are several changes for the event, including new routes, a limited number of in-person participants, and a partnership with HOKA Northern Arizona Elite. Although there will not be an in-person celebration at the race, nor spectators, there will be plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend online.

New routes: To accommodate necessary changes for in-person events in St. Louis county, Ferguson Twilight Run will start and finish at McCluer South Berkeley High School, 201 Brotherton Lane, in Ferguson. The 5K (3.1 miles) and 10K (6.2 miles) routes will use most of the Ted Jones Trail. Routes are USATF-certified by Big River Running Company.

Limited in-person participation: Ferguson Twilight Run will welcome up to 700 participants to run or walk the one-mile, 5K, or 10K distances. Due to limited capacity, registration is encouraged in advance.

Virtual participation, 10-mile virtual only All distances are offered virtually with unlimited participation; virtual races can be completed on your own

schedule. Please note: The 10-mile distance will only be offered as a virtual race due to limited course capacity.

Staggered starts: For the safety of in-person runners and walkers, there will be staggered starts between pace groups. The one-mile distance starts at 4 p.m.; the 5K and 10K distances start at 5 p.m.

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Partnership with Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite: For the first time in its history, a professional sports team is joining Ferguson Twilight Run as ambassadors, Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite. The NAZ athletes are promoting the local race to running fans around the globe, and are actively involved in planning the 2021 race. The team, based out of Flagstaff, Arizona, has a connection to St. Louis through head coach Ben Rosario.

“2020 was a year that forced our athletes to do a lot of soul-searching about why exactly it is they do what they do, and for not only what they want to get out of the sport of running but also what they can do to give back,” Rosario said.

Ferguson Twilight Run Race Director Dwayne T. James said, “Our goal has been to provide an experience where seasoned

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runners are able to showcase their expertise, and those yet to experience the joy of crossing a finish line can see the possibilities that come with running and walking.

We are so happy to partner with the Hoka NAZ Elite team to share this vision to an extended audience while still focusing on community.”

A run for everyone Ferguson Twilight Run debuted in May 2010 as the first evening race in North St. Louis County. Since the beginning, the run encourages a sense of community while supporting a common interest. Proceeds are donated to nonprofits in North St. Louis County that promote the healthy and sustainable benefits of fitness. To date, more than $100,000 has been given to community organizations through the Donnie White Sr. Memorial Beneficiary Award.

The 2021 recipients are A Red Circle, Emerson Family YMCA, Girls on the Run St. Louis Ferguson-Florissant School District, and St. Vincent Home for Children.

Northwest Views: Parkway School District rises of the

challenges of an unprecedented year

By Keith A. Marty, Ed.D. It has certainly been a challenging year. I want to share some of our response to the challenges as we served 17,000 students in our 29 schools across the community.

• We deployed 1,200+ WiFi hotspots for families.

• Over 9,300-plus Chromebooks and devices were distributed to students.

• The district launched full-time virtual learning platforms, led by Parkway educators. Over 5,000 Parkway students chose full-time virtual learning this year. Nearly 30 percent of our students received virtual teaching and learning services from Parkway educators throughout the year as a choice of families.

• Our food service staff prepared hundreds of meals each week for students, as we were virtual, as well as thousands of meals for families from our Parkway Food Pantry.

• We provided teachers, staff and students with personal protective equipment (PPE), masks, cleaning and sanitizing products, plexiglass barriers and many new school health and safety procedures.

Whether in-person or virtual, our students had ongoing quality learning experiences, as well as counseling, social work and mental health services. We carefully brought back high school com-

petitive sports and other extracurricular activities.

Our teachers, nurses, staff and leaders looked after students and families in need.

During the dark days of Nazi bombings during World War II, Winston Churchill proclaimed this was “Our Finest Hour.”

This has been a “proud and fine moment” for Parkway teachers and staff and so many of the adults who served children in public and private schools, educational institutions, academies and daycare centers. As you would expect, teachers stepped up because they care. They continued to provide learning in new ways and, most importantly, stayed connected with students.

I am proud of our Parkway teachers and all educators. I am proud of our parents who had to work alongside teachers in new ways to ensure students were supported and successful. When the world stopped around us, they all kept going. And because of you, educators and parents, our kids never stopped learning.

Keith A. Marty is Superintendent of Parkway School District.

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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Laurie’s Shoes celebrates 70th anniversary Laurie’s Shoes, a fourth-generation family owned and operated footwear store, recently marked its 70th anniversary.

Laurie’s Shoes was founded in 1951 by Wally and Joan Waldman along with Joan’s father Morris Goldman. Wally passed away in 1984, and Joan remained heavily involved in the business. She introduced the company’s “Balloons for the Kids and Dad’s Cookies for All” policy plus worked as a courier to transfer shoes among store locations and customer’s homes.

Joan continued as the business matriarch until passing in 2011.

Wally and Joan’s children Mark, Patty and Scott joined the family business in 1976. Mark serves as president of the companies, and Patty and Scott are both vice presidents. Great grandson Jacob Waldman joined the company in 2016 as assistant web manager, and great grandson Sam Baker became involved in the business in 2019 as sales and associate manager.

The Laurie’s model has remained the same for the past 70 years. Its skilled sales team, including certified Pedorthists, measure each customer’s feet to determine the best shoe based upon various factors including walking tendencies, arch attributes, and foot

shoe shopping at 145 Midwestern length. The staff are knowledgehospitals. A portion of all in perable in terms of the latest footson and virtual shoe sales by medwear technology, fashion trends, ical employees and their families and Pedorthic insight. serve as a year-round fundraiser At one time Laurie’s Shoes had to subsidize the hospital’s chosen a total of six stores, four of which philanthropies. were located in Missouri and “For the past 70 years, our Illinois shopping malls. Today steadfast commitment has rethe business has two storefronts mained the same in terms of pro– the original Manchester locaviding excellent customer service tion and its Birkenstock & More and offering the best product lines in Creve Coeur that opened in available in the marketplace,” said 2006 – in addition to a sweepLaurie’s Shoes president Mark ing online presence that serves Waldman. “This is a remarkable customers located throughout milestone our multi-generational the U.S. with free delivery. The family has achieved, and we look stores carry a total of more than Submitted photo forward to serving the St. Louis 60,000 pairs of children and community and our online cusadult brands, as well as a variety Laurie’s Shoes president Mark Waldman. tomers for many years to come.” of accessories.

Laurie’s Shoes is headquartered at 9916 Manchester Shoe Roads Productions, a division of Laurie’s Shoes, was founded in 2002. The company brings a Rd., and Birkenstock & More is located at 12350 Ollarge selection of footwear directly to medical pro- ive Blvd. in Creve Coeur. For more information, call fessionals at hospitals, providing time-saving on-site 314-961-1642.

Greater North County Chamber has successful 2021 Music Trivia Night Submitted photo

More than 225 guests enjoyed Greater North County Chamber’s sold-out “Party like it’s 1999” Music Trivia Night at the James J. Eagan Center on April 17. Usually held at the JFK Center, Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery and the city of Florissant helped the chamber transition to the Eagan Center to allow for more guests while adhering to St. Louis County COVID restrictions.

The evening was a huge success, thanks in part to Music Trivia DJ, Big Papa G. Guests bought tickets for raffles that included a Booze Bucket donated from the chamber’s board of directors, a Beach Bum Millionaire Lottery Umbrella and much more. Guests also brought diaper donations for the St. Louis Crisis Nursery.

The evening volunteers were Dana Grimm with the Daniel and Henry Co, Scott Palermo with A Skeetz Production, Tom Gilliland with Vivial, Mike and Lisa Moehlenkamp with Gary’s Auto, Derick and Ronna Wellman with

Amore Pizza, Carl Lathan with Hope Hospice, Mary Keirath with Seniors Helping Seniors, Rebecca Zoll with North County Inc, Heike Janis with the Ferguson-Florissant School District, Lisa Collier with Grand Center Toastmaster’s Club 5000, Mikey Berliner and Joe Jenkins.

The chamber thanked their 2021 sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: SSM Health DePaul Hospital – St. Louis; VIP Tent Sponsors: Brennen Sowa – State Farm Insurance Agent, Dedicated Senior Medical Center, and Resler-Kerber Optometry; VIP Food Sponsor: Ferguson-Florissant School District; Round Sponsors: City of Florissant, Daniel and Henry Company, Gary’s Auto Service, Hope Hospice, Robinwood Automotive and Tire, SSM Health DePaul Hospital, and St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley; Lottery Tree Sponsor: Vivial. VIP Food was donated by Amore Pizza, Catering To You, and Pirrone’s Pizzeria.

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Senior Living

April 28, 2021 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com

Still In This Together: On becoming a grandmother A blogsite editor asked me a while back if I ever write about my impressions on becoming a grandmother.

“We have nine grandchildren; where would I start?” I laughed.

But the more I’ve thought about the question, the more I think I should just start at the beginning: the first thing that comes to mind with each of the occasions of becoming a grandmother. The beginning. As good a place as any.

Allow me one small divergence from that decision, if I may. A favorite moment that starts it all. Two expectant daughters-in-law, standing belly to belly, just a couple of weeks away from the actual beginning of my grandmotherhood.

Granddaughter Makena, named after the Maui beach where her parents married, has a birthday very soon. Fifteen. My strongest memory of the night she was born was sharing the waiting room with her other set of grandparents well into the wee hours of the morning,

watching the doctor race by without a word, and worrying. Our son, Adam, finally came in with the biggest smile I’ve ever seen on his face. “She’s here; she’s beautiful and Debby did a great job.”

Truer words were never spoken. When we were invited into the room a few minutes later, our soccer jock son was sitting in a rocking chair holding Makena, her tiny fingers wrapped tightly around his.

And he was in love again.

Six weeks and a day later, my memory again is one of waiting. Daytime this time, and both of us expectant grandmothers kept surreptitiously sneaking past the nurses’ desk to just outside the birthing room anxiously waiting for the sound of our grandson’s cry and the gift of his name, which had been kept a secret. Colin was so very handsome, and the nurses had known exactly what we were up to the whole time.

Makena’s little sister, Kaylee, was next in line. My strongest memory of that

By Vicki Bahr

day was meeting Adam at KFC because he knew from experience that he needed to eat something so he wouldn’t feel as skittish as he had when her big sister was born. He had walked the few blocks to the restaurant, and we drove back to the hospital together, nervous, excited and prepared to welcome baby Kaylee.

Our older daughter was in labor a couple of months later. “Go home,” they said. “It’s going to be hours,” they said. And then, Conor decided to prove all the doctors and nurses wrong. I raced to the hospital in the middle of the night in fog, missed the driveway of the hospital and missed being there for his birth because of fog!

Colin’s little sister was coming soon, and John and I talked at length from our rented Florida vacation condo the evening of Maureen’s doctor visit. “Nothing going on,” our son Chris told us. The next morning, he called from North Carolina to share the news of the fastest he had ever driven, the ten minute-after-theyarrived-at-the-hospital delivery, and the picture of sweet Caroline.

I spent the afternoon calling everyone to share the wonderful news from the beach, and nearly ruined my phone when I left it high upon a sand dune and returned from a walk to find it floating in the high tide. But Caroline was so very worth it!

My very first mem-

ory of Conor’s little brother, Aidan, was when the neighbor across the street from our daughter and son in law’s house came over to stay with sleeping grandson Conor so that I could get to the hospital just minutes after grandchild No. 6 was born. The looks of awe on our daughter and son-in-law’s faces are permanently etched in my memory.

Our youngest child, Becca, didn’t want us hanging out at the hospital when she was in labor, but we did. We heard Adler’s first cry and argued with our tall, thin daughter when she told us he was 9 lbs. 8 oz. “You mean 8 lbs.,” I smiled. She and Andy just shook their heads, laughed in the midst of happy tears, and pointed to the bassinette where our 9 lbs. 8 oz perfectly content grandson lay sleeping.

Adler was the tie-breaker: four grandsons, three granddaughters.

Twin boys, grandchildren No. 8 and No. 9 Ellis and Brady, arrived in October 2019, to the same couple. My most indelible memory was of two bassinettes, each holding a perfect baby boy, and each with a picture of big brother Adler inside so they would know they will never be alone and never have to be afraid. Who could ask for a better welcome to the world?

The beginnings have led to so much wonder and joy over the past fifteen years, and I have been so blessed to be their grandmother.

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 49 years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere.

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FFSD principal receives area middle Normandy Music Education Program receives national recognition for second consecutive year school principal of the year honor The St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals (SASSP) has named Dr. Katy Chambers, principal of Wedgwood Sixth Grade Center, as the SASSP Middle School Principal of the Year for the 2020-21 school year. Chambers was surprised

by SASSP members and Ferguson-Florissant School District administrators during what she thought was a virtual planning Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District meeting.

“It is an absolute honor to be named as the Middle School Principal of the Year by the St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals,” said Chambers. “Thank you SASSP for the recognition and great surprise announcement.”

Candidates are selected based on their performance in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students, as well as contributions made to staff and the community. Along with the Middle School Principal of the Year recognition, Chambers will be provided a $250 scholarship of which can be given to the student of her choice.

Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative The music education program in the Normandy Schools Collaborative has earned national recognition for the second consecutive year. The district has been recognized as one of the Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. Shown here are Thomas Moore, Normandy EleMiddle band director, with Washington School 5th graders Asa Reese (drums) and Orlandis Singleton (piano).

Normandy Schools Collaborative has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education for the second consecutive year. Now in its 22nd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Normandy answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

“We have been extremely fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented music faculty who are able to bring out the very best in our students,” said Marcus C. Robinson, Normandy Superintendent of Schools. “Music is a motivating factor for many of our students which allows them to develop critical skills that serve them in whatever endeavors they pursue after graduating. Congratulations to our students and music teachers on earning this well-deserved honor.”

Since the passage by Congress in 2015 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and a stated emphasis on a well-rounded education, many school districts have re-committed to music and arts education programs and found that in this time of a national pandemic, provides a valuable way to keep students engaged in school. ESSA provides designated funding for well-rounded educational opportunities through Title IV Part A Student Academic Success and Achievement

grants. NAMM Foundation research has revealed that these grants are being widely used by school districts to address instructional gaps in access to music and arts education.

“The last year has been extremely challenging but I want to send a ‘shout-out’ to our EleMiddle (grades 1-8) music teachers, Suzanne Palmer and Thomas Moore, who led students in reading and creating music on the virtual platform not just this year, but before the end of last school year,” said Duane Foster, Normandy Fine Arts coordinator. “Their innovative approaches to instruction continue to serve as a model and inspiration for other teachers throughout the district.”

Research into music education continues to demonstrate educational/cognitive and social skill benefits for children who make music: After two years of music education, researchers found that participants showed more substantial improvements in how the brain processes speech and reading scores than their less-involved peers and that students who are involved in music are not only more likely to graduate high school, but also to attend college as well. Everyday listening skills are stronger in musically trained children than in those without music training. Significantly, listening skills are closely tied to the ability to: perceive speech in a noisy background, pay attention, and keep sounds in memory. Later in life, individuals who took music lessons as children show stronger neural processing of sound: young adults and even older adults who have not played an instrument for up to 50 years show enhanced neural processing compared to their peers. Not to mention, social benefits include conflict resolution, teamwork skills, and how to give and receive constructive criticism.

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What’s Happening

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Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

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.

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.

Mondays: A cappella singers

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

the public.

May 8: Canned food drive

Mondays: Workshop meetings

Sept. 11: Fundraiser

Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host Feast for Change at 5:30 p.m. The fundraiser, which commemorates OFS’s 40th anniversary, will be held at Kuhs Estate & Farm located at 13080 Spanish Pond Rd. in Spanish Lake.

The farm-to-fork experience includes fresh, locally sourced food, fine wine, and a live auction. Proceeds from the evening benefit OFS’s services that focus on finding solutions in response to the region’s food systems challenges. Tickets are $150 per person and $1,500 for a table of 10. For ticket details or to become a sponsor, call 314726-5355.

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: TOPS meeting

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. T.O.P.S.=Take Off Pounds Sensibly has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) 9135 Shelley Avenue, Overland, MO 63114. (Entrance is in the back on East Milton). TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight.

You may visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314540-5223.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

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

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

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

EVENTS The Mayors for Meals canned food drive takes place at the JFK Center at 315 Howdershell Rd. in Florissant from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information visit STLFoodbank.org or call 314-292-6262.

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.

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: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

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

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.

Tuesdays: Bingo

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.

Tuesdays: A cappella singers

The Gentlemen of Sound are looking for men who like to sing or want to learn. They practice Tuesdays at Lady of the Pillar school at 401 S. Lindbergh from 7 – 9 p.m. They try to do public events monthly. Always looking for new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.

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: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting

Chapter 794 Vietnam Veterans Association meets on the third Tuesday of each month at VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-9212132. Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.

Tuesdays: TOPS pounds sensibly)

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From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul McConnell, 314-831-5476.

2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Showme Stitchers:

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

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

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

Wednesdays: Bingo

Bingo takes place every Wednesday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton,

welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 314-298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314-921-2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314994-3300. 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 3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314-653-5331.

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.

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

Blood

pressure

Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

Fridays: Fish fry

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

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.

Saturdays: Yoga

Yoga returns to Calvary UCC at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30. Masks and social distancing are required in the building and participants should bring hand sanitizer with them. For further information call Angela at 314-801-8594.

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314402-7025.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org

Saturdays: Clothing sale

Thursdays: Quilting guild

Thursdays: checks

American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

A fish fry takes place every Friday at

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m.

For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support

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

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

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

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes.

The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-6302671 or 314-330-7269.

Sundays: meeting

Jennings

Do-Dads

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

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

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

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

Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center.

Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954.

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

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

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm.

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

Wednesdays: ACES Schizophre-

nia Support Group

866-SSM-DOCS to register or for more information.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

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

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

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314344-6177

Diabetes Basics:

Free Mammogram Screenings:

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

Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314-768-3201. Or 636-947-0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org

Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314-653-5123.

Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314-344-6157.

Christian Center:

Hospital

Recovery

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314953-8100.

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314-653-5032 Nicotine Anonymous

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

Look Good…Feel Better

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

Info: 314-344-6090.

SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre

A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314-738-2599.

Smoking Cessation Classes: Free

ongoing

8-week

sessions,

SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636947-5617

Speaker’s Bureau:

SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636-949+7159

ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314-993-5421.

First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

12:30 - 2 p.m., 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314-968-3477.

Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9 a.m., 314.355.1516, Helpline 800-272-3900

Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group:

Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314383-4765

Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

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

Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group

H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636-755-3034

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

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

Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church

12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9 p.m., www.Nar-Anon.org

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

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Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/ for people with pulmonary disease

Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am - 12pm, $30, 314953-6090

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Every Tues. 6:30–8 p.m. Chemical Dependency Mtg. Christian Hospital. 314-839-3171.

Every Tues.: 9–10:30 a.m. TOPS Meetings

Wednesdays: STEPS Schizo-phrenia Support Group

Take Off Pounds Sensibly. John F. Kennedy Community Center, 315 Howdershell Rd., Florissant. 314-921-7582.

Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program

Every Tues.: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free Pilates Class for Cancer Patients & Families

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

SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits.

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

SSM St. Joseph Health Center & Hospital West Auxiliary

Non profit organization assisting the hosp. by holding fund raisering activities, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians and acting as good will ambassadors to community. We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636-9475466.

The Barnes St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary is looking for New Members

If you would like to become a member please call 636-916-9664.

Gateway to Hope Program

The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314-5691113 or www.gthstl.org.

Every Wednesday Take Off Pounds Sensibly Group

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 414 S. Church St., St. Peters. Weigh-ins at 8:30 a.m.

Business mtg at 10 a.m. Call 636.397.1727 or 636-272-4995 for more info.

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Bring own mat. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636-9219920.

4th Tuesday of each month: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group

Hear from experts on how to better manage diabetes & enjoy a healthier life. Located at the H.W. Koenig Medical Bldg., St. Joseph Hospital West. Call 636-625-5447 for more info.

First Thurs. 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Caregiver Class from BJC Home Care Services

Free to public, Topics: care, stress relief, legal issues, Siteman Cancer Cntr., Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital conference rm. Info. 314-575-3983.

Every Sun.: 6:30 p.m. Every Mon.: 9:30 a.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Meetings

Women only. Sundays at Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 7601 Delmar, U. City. 314-993-5421 or 636561-1407. Mondays in Wentzville, call 636-561-1407.

1st Thur.: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Conquer: A Support Group for Adults with Cancer

Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp, 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636-916-9920.

1st Thur.: 7 p.m. Parents W/O Partners, North County Chapter

General Mtg, 2435 Creve Coeur Mill Rd. 314-739-0880.

2nd Wed. 6–7:30 p.m. Talking Man to Man about Prostate Cancer Support group for men diagnosed w/ prostate cancer at any stage. Barnes St. Peters. 636-916-9947.

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Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B...

Men and women’s Lindenwood track and field excel Lindenwood University showed their best in their completion at the Dick Cochran Classic recently.

The women and men pushed to compete in the meet. The following shows some great results: Women’s Highlights: • Nicole Barton finished first in the Pole Vault.

• Ashley Shoemake and Halo Kanengiser finished first and second, respectively, in the Hammer-Shoemake moved into eighth in the program’s all-time NCAA list.

• Najwa Chouati finished the 3,000, good for first place.

• The 4x100 A team finished first.

• Rachael Morrison finished first in the 1,500.

• Tomi Bamigbade raced in the 100 M.H., finishing

first – she also finished first in the 200 M.D. • Keely Gustafson and Tea Siehou finished the 100 M.D. in first and second respectively.

• Rosette Hoyte earned first in the 400 M.D., while Jessica Markel finished in third.

• The team’s 4x400 squad also earned first place.

Men’s Highlights • Armani Modeste raced to first in the 200 M.D. • Jacob Opdahl continued his reign of dominance in the javelin with a first-place throw.

• The 4x100 A squad earned first.

• Ju’Qui Womack notched a mark of 1.80 in the High Jump, good for third place – he also secured thrid in the T.J. • Jarom Alexander earned third in the long jump.

• Logan Kulinski finished third in the hammer throw.

• Edward Kipruto slotted himself in 10th all-time in the team’s NCAA record book in the 10,000. * Leading the pack

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Indoor football Bandits drop a game on the road The St. Louis Bandits football team plays their home games at the Family Arena in the American Arena League.

Last Saturday, the Bandits traveled to the Charlotte Enforcers where they lost the contest 72-33 evening their record to 1-1.

The St. Louis team will play their next game at home against the Dallas Pride at 7:05 p.m. this Saturday.

The May 1 contest has been slated as Military Night.

For more information, go to www.StLouisBanditsFootball.com * Get back to the winning way

Hoots sign former Holt High School standout pitcher The O’Fallon Hoots are members of the Prospect League, playing in the West-Prairie Land division and began play in O’Fallon in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season.

The Hoots recently announced the signing of future Missouri State University pitcher Jack Hunke for the 2021 summer season.

Hunke, a right-handed pitcher, is committed to join the Missouri State Bears in the 2021-22 school year.

At Wentzville Holt High School, the six-foot-three athlete pitched in four games during the 2019 season, recording 15 strikeouts with a 2.1 ERA. Go to www.OfallonHoots.com to get more details. * Warming up for MO State Homerun Derby slated with former baseball Cardinals The Hoots organization wants to make you aware of a special event.

Mark your calendars for the activities with Jim Edmonds, Rick Ankiel Brandon Moss and Adam Kennedy who have signed on for the 2021 MLB Alumni Home Run Derby on June 5 at CarShield Field in O’Fallon.

Visit www.OfallonHoots.com for all the information. * It will be a blast, one after another

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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Carey Mulligan seeks revenge in ‘Promising Young Woman’

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By Steve Bryan

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

ack when “Movies of the Week” were quite common, the multi-talented Stockard Channing starred in “The Girl Most Likely To…,” a darkly comic, made-for-TV movie about a young woman seeking sweet revenge. Channing played Miriam Knight, an intelligent and talented college student who wasn’t taken seriously because of her appearance and weight. After recovering from a car accident, Miriam, now conventionally pretty, sought revenge on those who hurt her.

That movie came to mind when I watched “Promising Young Woman,” an Oscar-nominated story of revenge and retaliation that’s very relevant in the “Me Too” era. Like Channing’s performance, Carey Mulligan’s character is cold, calculating and, at times, darkly funny, but an overwhelming sadness overshadows her actions.

Mulligan plays Cassie Thomas, a former medical student who now works at a coffee shop. While she was in medical school, Cassie’s best friend Nina was raped by a classmate name Al Monroe (Chris Lowell), but the school administrators and the legal system failed to find Al guilty of any wrongdoing.

Cassie now struggles to make a living and

cry. Neither he nor his friends are willing to admit wrongdoing.

Alfred Molina, on the other hand, leaves quite an impression as former lawyer Jordan Green.

Years earlier, Green had coerced Nina into dropping the charges against Al. When Cassie confronts Green in the present day, his reaction is nothing like she ‘Promising Young Woman’ photo courtesy Focus Features expected. Bo Burnham also is nohelp Nina while hatching plans to get revenge table as Ryan Cooper, a former classmate of on the ones who hurt her friend.

Cassie’s who wants to start a relationship with Carey Mulligan takes charge of “Promis- her. ing Young Woman” from the opening credits “Promising Young Woman” is an intriguand doesn’t let go until the screen goes dark. ing, complicated piece that raises multiple Her character, Cassie Thomas, is highly in- questions. Cassie Thomas has every right to telligent, but most men underestimate what be angry for what happened to her best friend she will do to protect her friend. More often but her method of seeking justice involves than not, Cassie dresses and acts in a certain violence. Outside of lawyer Al Green, classway as to appear intoxicated at a bar to attract mates of Cassie and Nina are morally ambigpredators so can take out her anger and frus- uous and only concerned about their careers tration on them. and appearances. This film will make audiMulligan is a powerhouse and makes the ences reexamine their own moral code when male cast members pale in comparison. leaving the theater.

Chris Lowell’s Al Munroe, for instance, is the By the time you read this, Carey Mulligan textbook definition of a wealthy pampered may well be polishing up a well-deserved Oschild of privilege. He escaped judgement car for a “Promising Young Woman.” This for his actions in medical school, but when film is currently playing in some theaters and reminded of his youthful misbehavior on the available on Prime Video and other platforms. eve of his wedding, he starts to whimper and It’s definitely work the time to watch it.

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April 28, 2021 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: Fictional Mothers

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life Here’s something new at my favorite grocery store: masks are now encouraged, but not required.

Does this mean we’re winning the battle against the evil Rona?

I removed mine the next time I went to the store. I’ve had my shots; I should be safe. Inside, many others still wore their masks, but there were also a large number that went maskless.

At the checkout counter I gave a big smile to my favorite cashier.

“Hi, Angie.”

“Hi, Mrs. Moore. It’s nice to see your entire head for once,” she said and then gave me a weird look. “But what’s happened to your face?”

Oh no, had I left a big blob of breakfast ketchup dribbling on my chin? I took a quick look with my pocket mirror. Eek! Even worse!

I then realized the pros and cons of removing my mask.

Pro: I can breathe now. Only after being oxygen deprived for a year can one appreciate how nice air actually smells.

Con: I have to remember to apply make-up to the lower portion of my face.

For a year now I have been able to only do my eyes and call it good. There was no use applying foundation or lipstick, which would end up smeared on the inside of my mask.

No wonder Angie was staring at my face. The top did not match the bottom.

“Have you undergone a face transplant re-

A kick in the face

cently?” she asked.

Curse Angie and her youth and annoying honesty.

My bill came to $19.72.

I handed her a twenty.

“Sorry, exact change

only. There’s a coin shortage.”

“Okay, hold my purchase and I’ll be back in a second.”

I ran to my car and pulled out an old two-byfour my husband kept in there for a project long ago forgotten.

I dashed back and handed it to Angie.

“Holy moly an actual piece of lumber! This stuff is rare and priceless nowadays. Are you sure you want to part with it?” she asked.

I patted her on the hand and said, “I was going to use it to fund my face transplant, but decided to get donuts and milk instead.”

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. Build a collection 6. Economic measure acronym 9. *Beverly Goldberg’s schmoopie 13. Use an épée 14. Neither here ____ there 15. Tall ancient monument 16. Daisy-like bloom 17. Much of it about nothing?

18. Commotions 19. *She’s ‘Bow’ to Dre in TV sitcom “Blackish” 21. *Mother to Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth March in novel and movie 23. Before tac 24. Ripped 25. Part of Super Bowl entertainment, pl.

28. Homesteader’s measure 30. *”Game of Thrones” Lannister and mother to Joffrey, Myrcella and Tommen 35. Douses 37. Adjutant 39. Article of faith 40. Genuflecting joint 41. *TV mother to Alexis and David, “friend” to Jocelyn Schitt 43. “Will be,” as sung by Doris Day 44. Perform in a play 46. Load sixteen tons, e.g.

47. Peacock’s pride

48. *Mowgli’s adoptive mother 50. Apartment 52. Skeleton in a lock 53. Part of a jousting outfit 55. Spelling competition 57. *Mother to Carlton in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” 60. “Well, I’m a-standin’ on a corner in ___, Arizona,” from the Eagles “Take it Easy” 64. Country’s LeAnn ____ 65. Hoover’s agency acronym 67. Piano practice piece, e.g.

68. Church song 69. What Usain Bolt did 70. Poisonous substance 71. *Wife to Papa, mother to Baby 72. Sum it up 73. Go on a buying spree DOWN 1. Way, way off 2. ____ Verde National Park 3. Naysayer’s favorite prefix?

4. What bloodhound is after 5. Croatia’s neighbor 6. Nibble away 7. Affirmative action 8. Movie trailer, e.g.

9. Elementary particle 10. *Claire Dunphy and Mitchell Pritchett’s mother 11. Soothing lotion ingredient 12. Bell and Barker, e.g.

15. Christopher Kimball’s “Milk ____”

20. ____’s razor 22. Part of a circle 24. Tiresome 25. Questioner 26. *”Mamma Mia!” mamma 27. Do this or forever hold your peace 29. ‘80s band “Quiet ____” 31. Catch one’s breath 32. ____ a peak 33. Bone-chilling 34. Europe’s “boot” 36. Short for seconds 38. *She played Ricky Schroder’s stepmom on “Silver Spoons” 42. Defendant’s excuse 45. Religious belief 49. ____ Khan 51. Plural of #39 Across 54. Below, prefix 56. Impede 57. “Everywhere you want to be” credit card 58. Muslim holy man 59. Plural of velum 60. *Ellen, Scarlett’s mother in “Gone with the ____” 61. Like the best accommodations 62. War god in Norse mythology 63. Make one’s way 64. Dashboard acronym 66. *Kunis, Hahn and Bell as “____ Moms”

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