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May 23, 2018

Reaching out to veterans

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Over the past 20 years, The Kaufman Fund has raised and distributed over a million dollars to help local veterans and their families.

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The Kaufman Fund raises money and distributes it to organizations that support veterans across the St. Louis region

By Charlotte Beard In corporate America there is a concept for “training the trainer” – providing proper preparation for those who train or instruct other people. Perhaps in the nonprofit sector there should be an established concept for “funding the funder” – providing adequate financial resources for those nonprofits that fund other nonprofits.

Wayne Kaufman, President of The Kaufman Fund, shared that in the past 20 years the fund has raised and distributed over a million dollars to help local veterans and their families.

“The best part about that is that we have no employees,” stated Kaufman.

A Vietnam veteran, Kaufman went on to share the accomplishments as well as the challenges the nonprofit has faced in funding many veteran initiatives throughout St. Louis. At the end of every year, the grant committee sits down and reviews all the applications received from various 501c3 organizations for fund requests.

Kaufman stresses that his organization only funds organizations that support veterans; however, they never have enough money to fund all the requests. The fund’s money is primarily attained by way of fundraisers. The first fundraiser this year, CP Charities Poker Tournament/Casino Night, took place on May 4. The casino night was a benefit hosted by Casino Patron (CP) Charities at Spazio Westport.

CP Charites is a 501c3 organization that collects donations from within the casino industry to help support local charities.

Kaufman shared that there were over 200 people in attendance at the event.

The next fundraiser, The Ralph Kaufman Memorial Golf Tournament, will take place Sept. 6 at the Whitmoor Country Club in St. Charles. Ralph Kaufman, former Air Force veteran, was the brother of Wayne.

Kaufman shared what golfers can expect for $300: 18 holes of golf, a new pair of golf shoes, brunch, drinks and appetizers, a wine tasting, and dinner. There will also

be live and silent auctions. One guest per golfer may accompany for the latter three offerings. Registrations made by July 1 will benefit from a $25 discount and all registrations are $175 tax deductible.

“We have been so blessed,” stated Kaufman. “To have Tom Ackerman of KMOX, and Jay Randolph, Sr. who has been on TV and radio. Now we have Al Hrabosky who is a baseball star.”

Kaufman shared that in the past they have had 137 golfers and over 200 people for dinner.

The Kaufman Fund, which consists of four executive board members and an advisory board, has been making a great impact on veterans and their families since 1990. It was founded in honor of Ralph Kaufman, who volunteered with many charitable organizations, including presiding over several of them. With the help of many volunteers for its events, the See ‘VETERANS’ page 7

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Citizens for Modern Transit enhances guaranteed ride home program with ride-hailing services

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Citizens for Modern Transit’s (CMT) Guaranteed Ride Home Program is making it easier than ever for commuters who use public transit, ride their bikes or walk to work to gain access to more immediate transportation options if a personal need arises. Individuals are now able to utilize ride-hailing services, like Lyft, in the case of a personal emergency, sickness or unscheduled overtime. CMT subsidizes the cost of 80 percent of these types of rides, up to $60 per ride, for those eligible.

“While morning and evening traffic may indicate otherwise, there are a significant number or St. Louisans who ride the bus, take MetroLink, bike or even walk to work,” said Kimberly Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit.

“The Guaranteed Ride Home program is designed to give these individuals peace of mind knowing that, even if they don’t have a car at their disposal, they can still gain access to immediate, transportation options if an unexpected situation arises.

It basically serves as a safety net.”

Commuters must be pre-registered with CMT to take advantage of the subsidized ride home options. Those who are employed at one of the more than 200 local businesses or organizations currently enrolled in CMT’s Guaranteed Ride Home Program can complete the brief registration process at https://cmt-stl.org/. If a company is not yet enrolled in this free program, a quick online form must first be completed by the employer.

Through the Guaranteed Ride Home Program, commuters can also utilize a cab company or rent a vehicle from any of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations in the Greater St. Louis Region, Southern Missouri and Southern Illinois. Whether using a ride-hailing service like Lyft, arranging for a taxi cab or renting a vehicle through Enterprise Rent-A-Car, CMT reimburses the commuter 80 percent of the cost of the ride, up to $60 per ride. Commuters must pay upfront for the entire cost of the ride home and then submit the receipt to CMT for reimbursement.

“If you hail a ride and pay $20, you simply submit the receipt to CMT after your employer verifies employment, and we will send you $16 back,” said Cella. “It really is a great deal and a very simple process.”

“We know that St. Louisans are constantly on the go – whether they are taking public transit, biking, walking or driving,” said Joe Schlichter, St. Louis Market Manager at Lyft. “We also know that unexpected situations arise, and when they do, you need to get wherever you need to be fast and reliably. We are proud to partner with Citizens for Modern Transit to further expand St. Louis’ transportation infrastructure and help bring dependable transportation to all residents in every situation.”

To learn more about Citizens for Modern Transit, the Guaranteed Ride Home or one of the many other programs offered by the organization, visit https://cmt-stl. org/, call 314-231-7272, like the organization on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @cmt_stl.

COMMUNITY VOICES A place for second chances

By Brenda Mahr Did you knowAfrican-American males have a 32 percent lifetime chance of going to prison, that 11 percent of homeless adults are veterans and one in five experiencing homelessness have a serious mental illness or conditions related to chronic substance abuse?

Did you know approximately 17,375 offenders found in the St. Louis area face reentry challenges which include housing, employment, education and mental health? And, did you know it costs approximately $22,350 of your hard-earned tax dollars to incarcerate one person each year? It just makes since to help them become “tax payers” as opposed to “tax users.” And Employment Connection is just the place to help!

Since 1977, Employment Connection, a proud member of the United Way, has been fighting crime and homelessness with employment and housing by developing relationships with training, educational and mental health programs; employers, landlords and funders advocating for ex-offenders, veterans, youth “at-risk” and others who need a second chance. The goal is to not just help them find a job, but a job that leads to a career.

We define success when a client is free of reliance on public or government support, living independently, has a stable family life and/or is connected to their

children. They are financially self-sufficient and capable of seeing a future with hope, dignity and success.

Recently a former client said it best in a thank-you note to us: “At the time I came for assistance I was a homeless veteran with four years of service. I received support through Employment Connection with my housing and secured employment with Managed Work Service as a floor tech. I am now an Environmental Services Specialist working full-time and receiving benefits. If it wasn’t for the outstanding assistance that the Employment Connection staff rendered to me, I would still be homeless, jobless and maybe incarcerated. Working together with Ms. Jackie and Mrs. Colquitt, we were able to make sure I met every qualification and had everything I need to meet eligibility. I was determined not to be in the same state that I was when I first came through the doors and they were very eager and willing to help me. My sincerest thank you!”

If you or someone you know need a helping hand look no further than Employment Connection, a place for second chances! Call 314-333-JOBS (5627) for a reservation for services.

Volunteers are also needed and welcomed. Call Stephanie at 314-333-5645 for more information or please visit our

website for open volunteer positions.

From May through the end of June, Employment Connection will be collecting various household items and cleaning supplies to make each homeless family we place in new housing feel welcome in their new home. Our goal this year is to assist 175 families with donated “Welcome Home” packs. If you or your business is interested in holding a “Welcome Home” Drive or have a question about donations, please contact Stephanie Weinhaus at (314) 333-5645 or weinhauss@employmentstl.org.

Brenda Mahr, MWDP is Chief Executive Officer of Employment Connection, a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis.

Member: St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR); Community Advisory Board-St. Louis Regional Health Commission; National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice; Vashon Alumni Hall of Fame; 2015 Archdiocese St. Charles Lwanga Torchbearer Awardee.

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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Second annual Valley of Flowers Pickleball Tournament crowns champions The city of Florissant hosted its second annual Valley of Flowers Pickleball Tournament on May 5. There were a total of seven teams that participated at the Eagan Center gymnasium.

This was a coed random draw event that ended with Janet Bellm (left) and Peggy Dierker crowned as champions.

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Lucas Crossing teacher uses education and medicine to make a difference in community As a child, Colette Taylor-Moore saw a future in that over two-thirds of the people you see in this medicine, bringing new life into the world as an class won’t make it through.’”

OB-GYN physician. She began her undergraduate Taken aback by his comment, Taylor-Moore was studies in biology/pre-med at the University determined to prove him wrong. She completed of Missouri at Columbia before transferring to the program and is now approaching her third DePaul University in Chicago. year working evenings (and some weekends) as Her biology professor at DePaul recommended a board-certified E.M.T. She says organization that she apply for the Health and time management are Careers Enhancement For key to balancing both careers.

Minorities (HCEM) internship Whether it’s inside the at Case Western Reserve classroom or an ambulance, University, a top-ranked Taylor-Moore says she’s private research university in prepared to meet any challenge Cleveland, Ohio. head-on.

The program gave participants Any mention of a student an opportunity to prepare for the not feeling well or a fall on the Medical College Admission Test playground, she immediately (MCAT) and an opportunity to checks for high temperatures shadow medical doctors. and broken arms. Other times, “But, life has a way of turning she takes a motherly nurturing out the way it does,” said TaylorPhoto courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative approach with students. This Moore, a first-grade teacher Colette Taylor-Moore is an E.M.T. and Lucas school year, she says that two at Lucas Crossing Elementary Crossing Elementary Teacher. students each lost a loved one.

Complex. “I stayed at DePaul “Sometimes they need an until I became pregnant with my first child.” extra hug,” said Taylor-Moore, a mother of two.

Taylor-Moore returned home and enrolled “You have no idea what the situation is until you at Harris-Stowe State College (now Harris- get into the trenches.”

Stowe State University). There, the St. Louis Ambulance calls Taylor-Moore responds to native eventually earned a bachelor’s degree in range from routine transfers to extreme cases education and a master’s degree in education from like one she said she’ll never forget – the suicide Lindenwood University. She had served more call of a 16-year-old boy. His parents reported than 20 years as an elementary educator when she that they had no previous knowledge of him decided to return to school. being distraught and to find him in that state was “I had an undying need to test the waters indescribable. in medicine,” she said. “So, I figured I would “At the time, my own son was 16,” she said. “You try being an Emergency Medical Technician never know what children are going through. My (E.M.T.) to see if medicine was something I was heart was torn as a teacher and a parent.” still interested in.”

Despite the emotional tolls and physical She was teaching in the Ferguson-Florissant demands of her two careers, Taylor-Moore says School District when she took a year off to focus it’s rewarding making a difference in the lives of on her E.M.T. studies at St. Louis Community so many.

College at Forest Park. It was during her first class “I’m truly blessed to have both careers,” she that her professor made a dire prediction. said. “Wherever I’m needed to help, that’s what “He said, ‘Look around you. I guarantee you I want to do.”

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St. Louis HELP Medical Equipment Donation Drive generates record-breaking results The nonprofit St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (St. Louis HELP) that loans home medical equipment for free to any person who needs it, generated record-breaking results during its Medical

Equipment Donation Drive conducted on May 5.

St. Louis HELP collected 1,419 home health equipment items from 352 donors during its equipment donation drive. The successful nonprofit event involved 98 St. Louis HELP volunteers, seven staff members, seven board members and two pet dogs at collection sites including 14 Walgreens store parking lots in metro St. Louis and southwestern Illinois.

“We collected 16.22 tons of used home medical equipment that we will clean and revitalize for free loans to any person or caregiver for as long as they need to use it,” said Executive Director Laura Singer, who founded the nonprofit organization in 2008.

“This record-breaking number of home health equipment items that were donated have a cumulative collected value of

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$362,127,” she said. “We will turn that used equipment into an asset for people by revitalizing it and loaning it to them unconditionally.”

“From this drive we are diverting more than 16 tons from the solid waste stream by cleaning, reconditioning,

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recycling and loaning all of this donated equipment, as well as more than 130 tons throughout the year,” she said.

“We express our deepest gratitude for all donors and our amazing volunteers for making this event a success. We are now busy cleaning and reconditioning the equipment at our warehouse in St. Louis County.

“We are extremely grateful for support from St.

Louis County that enabled our May 5 equipment drive, which was funded by a grant from the St. Louis County Department of Public Health utilizing county landfill surcharge funds,” Singer said.

“And we are extremely thankful for participation by Walgreen’s, which permitted our volunteers to collect equipment donations at 14 designated Walgreen’s parking lots in four counties in metro St.

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Donated items included manual and power wheelchairs, electric hospital beds, shower chairs, canes, crutches, walkers, grab bars, elevated toilet seats, portable commodes, lift chairs, seating cushions, back supports, folding ramps and other devices, Singer said.

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Christian Hospital now designated STEMI Level II Center The Missouri State Department of Health and Senior Services has designated Christian Hospital as a STEMI Level II Center. As a regional resource center, Christian Hospital has met the rigorous guidelines to receive this designation in treating heart attack patients.

Through the Christian Hospital HeartWatch program, led by Usman Qayyum, MD, STEMI medical director, the team coordinates closely with Christian Hospital Emergency Medical Services in collaboration with other area first responders and clinicians.

The HeartWatch program mobilizes the catheterization lab, interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and specialty teams.

This ensures the best possible outcomes for cardiac patients with care that is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Annually, Christian Hospital cardiologists perform more than 2,200 cardiac catheterizations and our cardiac surgeons perform more than 400 surgeries, including open heart, coronary artery bypass grafts, and valve repairs and replacements.

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‘VETERANS’ from cover fund has supported over 100 local veterans and children’s charities in a host of ways. A few of the charities they have funded are: Visions for Vets, UMSL Veteran Programs, FOCUS www.camprint.com Marines Foundation, and Fisher House at the Jefferson Barracks Campus of the St. Louis VA Medical Center.

The fund has been a catalyst in homeless veterans and their families receiving housing. Thanks to the fund veterans with PTSD have received therapy as well as benefited from support programs for “mental” wounds. The fund has also enabled veterans and their family members to receive scholarships.

In addition, Kaufman shared that unless a veteran is 100 percent disabled they are not entitled to dental care from the Veterans Administration. To remedy this problem the fund has partnered with a group of St. Louis dentists and the Dental Life Network to provide pro bono dental services. Another beneficial program is the fund’s Legal Referral Program which provides free or low cost legal assistance for veterans in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. These are just a few of the ways that the fund is making a difference in the lives of veterans

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and their families.

One special holiday that the fund has used to make a yearly impact is Christmas. Since December 2014 the fund has distributed over 1,400 to trees to families as part of their campaign called Trees for Vets. Enterprise Bank and Trust and Bommarito Automotive Group are named as its major sponsoring partners. Money that is left over from the sponsorships of the Christmas trees go into the general fund for the grants the organization awards.

“My greatest challenge has been finding a volunteer grant writer and raising awareness [of this fund].”

Kaufman went on to explain that raising more awareness will contribute to the increase in funds for the organizations they support. Kaufman estimates that a grant writer for their initiatives might invest time in an average of four to six grants a year.

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much money as I can and give it all away. My second goal is – I want to become the United Way for all these [veteran] organizations.”

To register for the golf tournament, donate, volunteer or receive assistance visit www.thekaufmanfund.org.

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What’s Happening

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EVENTS Now - June 2: Book sale

June 2018 Book Sale for Friends of Ferguson Library (FLIERS) takes place May 31 from 4 to 7:30 p.m., June 1 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and June 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ferguson Library Auditorium at 35 North Florissant Road. Books include: children’s, history, art, sci-fi literature, how-to, health, fiction and many others.

May 23: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

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Florissant Senior Citizens will honor our brave men and women who have served our country from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center.

American Legion Post 444 will have a presenting the colors ceremony.

The Florissant Men of Harmony will entertain with a patriotic program.

An all-American lunch will include: country fried chicken breast, creamy potato salad, home style baked beans,

tossed salad, rolls and butter and all-American apple pie. Attendance prizes will be given away, a pot of gold and gift baskets will be raffled bingo. Tickets are $12 for residents, $15 for non-residents, and includes lunch, entertainment, attendance prizes and bingo. Call the senior office, 839-7605, for more information.

May 25: Chicken dinner

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

June 8-9: Collectables show

40th Annual Swap - A – Rama Breweriana & Beer Can Collectibles Show takes place June 8-9 from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Grounds at 50 Rue St. Francois in Florissant.

June 23: Golf tournament

The Jennings Do-Dads are excited to announce the 25th annual Juvenile Justice Scholarship Golf Tournament.

This year’s tournament will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Normandie Golf Club at 7605 St. Charles Rock Rd. in St. Louis. The tournament format will be a four-player team, 18-hole scramble. Prizes will be awarded to

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There will be refreshments available during the event and all participants are invited to the Normandie Golf Club pavilion for food and beverages following the tournament. There will also be attendance prizes and plenty of fun for everyone. Team entry (four players) cost is $350 and includes greens fees, cart, limited beverages at course, attendance prizes and the post-tournament food and refreshments. Limited to the first 36 teams, entry forms and fees are preferred by May 31, although you may register and pay up to the day of the tournament. You can also pay online with a major credit card via PayPal at www. jenningsdodads.org. Register and pay

by May 31, 2018 and the cost per foursome will be reduced to $320. Credit cards will be accepted the day of the tournament as a form of payment this year. All participants and donors will receive a tournament program. Golfers will receive a packet of gifts, handed out when registering on the day of the tournament.

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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 cbanSUDOKU answers from page F-1

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Weekdays: Volunteer drivers

The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 314-615-4516.

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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.

Mondays: Workshop meetings

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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Special School District honors two Hazelwood West students The Special School District (SSD) recently honored two Hazelwood West High School students with the Rosemary Zander award. Collin Fiore and Ryan Friend received the awards at the Annual Commitment to Kids Banquet in early April.

Fiore and Friend were honored for their achievements in academics, arts, athletics, communications, vocational training, independent living skills, and community service.

Fiore is a senior at Hazelwood West. He serves as team manager for several of the school’s sports teams, he is a member of the swim team, and he is an office assistant at the school. After graduation, Fiore plans to attend St. Charles Community College and major in film studies.

Friend is also a senior at West High. He is a member of the yearbook staff, produces his own

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videos, works on web design, and is a member in the Special Education Foundation’s Fred Saigh Leadership Program. After graduation, he plans to attend Lindenwood University and major in sports management.

The Rosemary Zander Awards were named in honor of an SSD teacher who dedicated her career to the success of her students.

Normandy celebrates new building addition with ceremonial groundbreaking

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The Normandy Schools Collaborative held a ceremonial groundbreaking April 17 at Washington Elementary School, celebrating the construction of a new building entrance, library media center, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) studio. These improvements at Washington are possible due to the voters’ approval of Proposition N, the no-tax-rate increase bond issue. Event highlights included a letter of congratulations presented on behalf of St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger by his Education Liaison Barbara Fraser. Pictured here (from left) are Fraser; Sheila Williams, treasurer, Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board; Sara Foster, director, Normandy JEGB; Dr. Charles Pearson, Normandy superintendent; Daviara Ross, Jahdai Wade, and Marissa Halbert, Washington students; Pamela Hollins, Washington principal; Chris Krehmeyer, president/CEO, Beyond Housing and Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge, vice president, Normandy JEGB.

Hazelwood School District’s Fine Arts Show attracts more than 600 attendees

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621 students, staff, families, and members of the community recently enjoyed works of art ranging from digitally created works of art to 3D artwork at the Hazelwood School District’s Fine Arts Show held at Hazelwood Central High School.

The fine arts show was a presentation of artwork by HSD art students in Pre-K through 12th grade. The show included works of art from all courses, including art and design, drawing, painting, 3D, and more.

“The 2018 art show was a big success,” said Dr. Stacy Ray, HSD curriculum coordinator and art show coordinator. “We had a fantastic turn out on a beautiful Saturday morning and I heard many compliments from our guests who stopped by to view the work.”

The Fine Arts Show exemplifies the district’s value of forming partnerships with parents and community members to ensure the success of each student.

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Asparagus Crust White Chicken Pizza

Recipe courtesy of Gina Ferwerda on behalf of the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board | Servings: 4 Ingredients: Asparagus Crust: 2 cups cut-up fresh or frozen Michigan asparagus, blanched 1 egg 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning White Sauce: 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped leeks 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon flour 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed 1/2 cup cut-up fresh or frozen Michigan asparagus, blanched and seasoned with avocado oil and lemon pepper seasoning 1/4 cup chopped prosciutto fresh chives, for garnish fresh basil, for garnish

Directions: Heat oven to 375 F.

Bake 12-13 minutes.

To make Asparagus Crust: In food processor, puree blanched asparagus until smooth. In large bowl, mix asparagus puree, egg, Parmesan, mozzarella and lemon pepper seasoning until thoroughly combined.

Press asparagus mixture into circular shape on parchment paper-lined pizza stone or baking sheet. Place layer of paper towel over crust and gently press down to remove excess moisture. Repeat until paper towel is no longer absorbing moisture. Discard wet paper towels.

To make White Sauce: In saucepan over medium heat, cook butter, leeks and garlic 3-4 minutes. Slowly whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes. Slowly add in milk, continue whisking and cook until thickened. Add Parmesan then remove from heat and set aside.

Pour white sauce over partially baked asparagus crust and top with chicken and mozzarella. Add peas, asparagus and prosciutto. Bake 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is thoroughly melted. Garnish with fresh chives or basil.

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Is 2018’s ‘Overboard’ a reboot or sequel?

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Imitation, as the old saying goes, is the sincerest form of flattery, at least in Hollywood. Reboots and sequels have become commonplace as studios find inspiration in classic films. “Overboard,” a romantic comedy starring Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez, is the latest cinematic retread to hit theaters. The story is the same as the 1987 original, right down to the setting of Elk Cove, Oregon.

The only difference here is a gender swap: Faris plays Kate, a hard-working single mom who runs afoul of the obscenely wealthy Leonardo, played by Derbez. After cleaning the carpet on his yacht, Leonardo insults her and pushes her off the boat. Later that day, he falls overboard and loses his memory. After he washes up in Elk Cove, Kate sees a real chance for serious payback.

In the 1980s, Garry Marshall directed the original, which starred real-life partners Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell as Joanna and Dean. It was a funny and touching film with plenty of heartwarming moments.

Amnesiac Joanna becomes a great mother to Dean’s rowdy sons and sees the good side to the man claiming to be her husband. They fall in love, of course, just before her memory returns.

Is this “Overboard” a sequel or a reboot? In an early scene, a doctor tells Leonardo’s sister that he saw a pretty blonde woman with a case of amnesia like Leonardo’s in Elk Cove back in the 1980s. That would indicate a sequel, especially since director Rob Greenberg recreates many key scenes from the original.

To his credit, though, Greenberg puts as much heart into this one as Marshall did back in the day. Leonardo is pretty much a playboy until he

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falls overboard. A vengeful Kate makes him take a day job and, when he returns home exhausted, he has to cook dinner for the whole family. Surprisingly, Leonardo adapts to the hard work, exhausting schedule and all the chores while becoming a model husband.

Even with the similarities, this “Overboard” actually is more satisfying than the team-up of Hawn and Russell. Anna Faris does a great job as Kate, who works multiple jobs while studying to be a nurse. Eugenio Derbez gives Leonardo some depth and heart after he falls overboard. He even demonstrates protective instincts around Kate’s daughters, keeping the oldest away from boys who act like he used to on the yacht.

It’s too easy to dismiss the 2018 “Overboard” as just another reboot since the stars and director have managed to make it something special.

If it’s still in theaters over the Memorial Day weekend, give it a chance.

Photo courtesy MGM

“Overboard,” rated PG-13 for suggestive material, partial nudity and some language, currently is playing in theaters.

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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: Mountains and Ranges

‘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 Recently, the state of Utah signed a law to become the first in the country to protect freerange parenting. This style of child-rearing encourages kids to put down their handheld devices, get up off their squishy back sides and see what lawn feels like. It demands they maneuver themselves across the street to see if they can safely make it back home without the aid of an Uber driver or Google Maps; both apps on their handheld devices, which have been taken away.

Free-ranging first became a problem after two young children were caught walking home alone from a park in Maryland. They were picked up by the police and held by Child Protective Services and their parents were charged with neglect.

Neglect? For walking home from a park?! Oh, when I think of my “tortured” childhood. My mother would be behind bars for life serving hard labor for her crimes.

Here’s how summer began in my neighborhood: The sun came up; the rooster crowed; the doors down the street simultaneously opened. Children were deposited on the porch and the deadbolts all clicked behind them at the same time. We were not allowed back in until the North Star shone.

Yes, the occasional door opened to fling out a cold wiener and a cheese slice for lunch. If a dire emergency occurred, such as a protruding bone, a Band-Aid would be tossed out the window, other than that, we were abandoned to fate.

Fate included going to the swimming pool unattended and without proper certification. Being taught by an expensive swim instructor at some

swanky community center was unheard of and a ridiculous waste of resources. Our swimming pool was an irrigation canal. Kids learned how to sink or swim on their own without costly documentation. It saved our moms lots of money, which they could spend on extra packages of cold wieners for dinner.

We built forts out of crates from the nearby cannery in fields marked “no trespassing;” we rode our bikes to parts unknown until our calves and backsides were tighter than steel railway ties, which we flattened pennies on as speeding freight trains flew by inches from our scalps. We frolicked in community parks unaware that unaccompanied playtime was unlawful and hazardous.

If my mother were alive today and told about the Maryland incident she would have been stark-raving livid and had this to say, “You’re telling me that today they’ll haul your kids away for free if you just leave them outside. I was totally cheated!”

Home on the free-range

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. Meat jelly dish 6. *Sierra Nevada country 9. Cut the crop 13. Bake an egg 14. Cattle prod 15. Notre-Dame sounds 16. Orange type of tea 17. Hula dancer’s necklace 18. Door fasteners 19. *North American Cordillera’s highest peak 21. *Himalayan peak 23. *Type of resort 24. Monetary unit of Xi Jinping’s country 25. Nothing alternative 28. Big rig 30. Bloody Mary juice 35. Byproduct of combing wool 37. Hermes and Apollo 39. Whitman’s famous flower reference 40. Small European freshwater fish 41. “This ____ ____” on a box 43. Country dance formation 44. ____ vs. pathos 46. Swing seat?

47. Long adventure story 48. Japanese warriors’ religion 50. Red Cross supplies

52. Duke of Cambridge to Prince of Wales 53. Foot curve 55. Boiling blood 57. *Highest mountain in Cascade Range 61. *Highest peak in Russia 64. “____ ____ a high note” 65. Increase 67. Shrek and Fiona 69. Deals 70. Just one of #61 Down 71. Annie Oakley’s show 72. What Simon does 73. “Swan Lake” steps 74. Lumberjack’s leftover DOWN 1. Nile reptile 2. Type of outbuilding 3. Toothy freshwater fish 4. Jordan Spieth’s 3-9 5. Floorboard sounds 6. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid 7. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 8. Farewell in France 9. ____-view mirror 10. Alleviate 11. *Strictly European mountain range 12. “____, over here!”

15. ____ red, in a chemistry lab

20. City in Belgium 22. Giant pot 24. “Fiddler on the Roof” language, originally 25. *World’s longest mountain system 26. Averse 27. Chinese fruit 29. *____ Blanc 31. One thousandth of a liter, pl.

32. Spy’s cover 33. Argentine dance 34. *____ Ridge, word’s longest underwater range 36. Kings of ____ band 38. “Why not?”

42. Jeopardy 45. “Tide” target 49. Mine deposit 51. Pergolas 54. Move like ivy 56. Cereal killer 57. Cold War enemies 58. Dwarf buffalo 59. Lazily 60. Rejections 61. Unagi, pl.

62. Pakistani language 63. Give an impression 66. *Mauna ___, Hawaii’s highest peak 68. Oreo to milk SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9