CN: June 7, 2023

June 7, 2023

A Juneteenth celebration

Around Town

JUNE 17: Christian Hospital’s Summer Health Expo . Pg. 2

JUNE 16: Florissant and the Knights of Columbus to co-sponsor a food truck event. Pg. 4

JUNE 16: Nominations due for its beautiful home award program. Pg. 4

Features

Recipe, Movie & Sudoku. Pg. F-1

CLA SSIFIEDS AND HOME & GARDEN. Pg. F-2 /F-3

Moore On Life, Lifestyle & Crossword Puzzle. Pg. F-4

Weather

The third Juneteenth Celebration in the Delmar Loop will take place on June 10 to commemorate the holiday

By Wendy Todd

One of the biggest celebrations in June is Juneteenth, which marks the date of June 19, 1865 when Union Major General Gordon Granger delivered the news in Texas that President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation which freed enslaved people.

Also known as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth, a combination of the words June and nineteenth, became a federal holiday in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed it into law, and is typically celebrated with events in areas across the country, including St. Louis.

The holiday is an occasion for cultural celebration, education and reflection. Red (a

color that signifies strength and courage), is often worn and red delights, such as red velvet cake and hibiscus tea, are enjoyed.

This year the third Juneteenth Celebration in the Delmar Loop will be held on Saturday, June 10 from noon to 6 p.m. on Delmar and Hamilton to commemorate the holiday. The event is sponsored by the East Loop Community Improvement District.

The East Loop Community Improvement District was established in 2016 to assist the neighborhood in the areas of economic development, safety and security. It also works to build a welcoming community that features enhanced services, amenities and physical improvements, while promoting and preserving the area’s character and cul-

tural vitality.

The free event will open with a drum call by Baba Kunma and feature art, music and food. Performances include African dance by Spirit Angel of African Dance and the Red Black and Brass Band. There will also be live art including a community mural painting and activities at the nonprofit art organization, St. Louis Artworks.

“It is important for the Juneteenth celebration to be held and recognized in all areas of the St. Louis area,” said event manager, Celeste Grayer. “The Delmar Loop is such a special and rich area of the city. The street is acknowledged as one of the most known

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The third Juneteenth Celebration in the Delmar Loop will be held on

on Delmar and Hamilton to commemorate the holiday.

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streets in the country for its rich culture, art, community, music, food and joy. We want to keep this tradition relevant by incorporating all holidays, especially Juneteenth. Juneteenth represents more than the freedom of the slaves in 1865

but the richness of education, culture, love, education, peace and love. We want to continue to represent this in all aspects of life.”

At least 500 people are expected to attend the celebration featuring over 30 vendors and taking place at the 5800 block of the Delmar Loop, extending to Kingshighway.

The federal holiday, Juneteenth, is observed on Monday, June 19. For more information on the Juneteenth celebration and to register, go to www. thedelmarloop.com.

Christian Hospital’s Summer Health Expo is June 17

Christian Hospital will host a Summer Health Expo on June 17, the Juneteenth weekend, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Paul F. Detrick Building Atrium and surrounding grounds.

This health expo will provide an opportunity for the community to visit Christian Hospital for education and health care screenings. Community health nurses will conduct on-site screenings for children and adults. This will be a fun-filled day focused on your family’s health and well-being. There will be activities for the entire family to enjoy and musical entertainment by Dirty Muggs.

This free event will include the following:

Screenings:

• Cholesterol

• Glucose

• A1C

Conservation Corner: Eyeing the buckeye

Did you ever wish you had eyes in the back of your head?

That would be nature’s ultimate backup camera! While we humans only have one pair of eyes, there’s a creature that does have eyes on the back of its wings.

The common buckeye butterfly is a resident in Missouri during the summer, when it lives and breeds here. But they cannot survive the Show-Me-State’s colder winters, so each year a brand-new batch migrates here from states in the deep south, where winters are milder. A completely different generation of buckeyes arrives in Missouri sometime in mid-to-late May each year.

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While butterflies like monarchs get a lot of attention, common buckeyes are fascinating in their own right. Like their more famous counterparts, buckeyes also provide important pollination services.

They are not in any way related to buckeye trees, however. Though its rather drab brown color may not be too showy by itself, what set’s these butterflies apart are the unusual eyespot markings on their wings. Each wing has the spots, giving this butterfly as much as eight extra “eyes.”

Other distinctive markings include orange bars on the leading edge of the forewing and off-white forewing bands. Drab brown notwithstanding, the common buckeye overall is quite an attractive butterfly.

Despite having all these extra eyes, the only pair that can actually see anything are the ones on the buckeye’s head. The eyespots on the wings are merely markings.

Buckeye butterflies tend to be found in open, sunny areas, where avoiding predators is always a concern. Biologists believe that the bold eye markings on their wingbacks may serve to confuse or even scare off would-be predators, at least long enough for the buckeye to escape. You might say these butterflies give the evil eye to their enemies—or several of them actually. In any case, having eyes on the back of your wings can be a big help. It’s a “staring contest” that the buckeye must win to survive.

What protects the common buckeye when it’s in the larval, or caterpillar, stage of life are the host plants they feed on. While caterpillars, buckeyes live on and eat plants that contain toxins that turn off would be attack-

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Entertainment And Resources:

• Balloon artists for kids

• Bubble Bus

• Food trucks

• Healthy Food Truck

• Mobile Grocery Van

• Health education

• Workout sessions

• Giveaways

• Access to community resources

• And more

Registration is requested at christianhospital.org/events or call 314-7479355.

By Dan Zarlenga

ers. At this stage, the caterpillars are bluish black, with yellow to creamy orange stripes and spots with short spines that are metallic bluish black.

When the adult butterflies eventually leave the chrysalis, their wings are soft, making them highly vulnerable. At this time, they make further use of these toxins collected in their bodies by expelling them with waste products at potential predators. This is an important line of defense until the buckeye’s wings fully develop and those eyes “open up.”

As adults, buckeyes tend to hang out on plants of the aster-sunflower-daisy family. So next time you’re exploring some flowers in a warmer area, perhaps a glade or sunny field, don’t be surprised if you see several sets of eyes looking up at you. The common buckeye might be taking a good look at you without actually seeing. It’s just showing off a unique survival strategy. For this butterfly, the “eyes” truly have it.

Dan Zarlenga is the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Media Specialist for the St. Louis Region, where he’s served since 2008. He likes to dabble in nature photography, hiking, exploring Missouri and its night skies, and occasionally backpacking and kayaking.

The common buckeye butterfly is a resident in Missouri during the summer, when it lives and breeds here.

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The 46th Annual Leadership Breakfast hosted by NCI recognizes Florissant city employee

Mike Krankeola received the Public Service Award that is given to outstanding individuals, elected, appointed or employed by a public body whose long-time service and commitment has had a positive impact in the community and/or public body they serve.

Krankeola started working for the city of Florissant in the Parks Maintenance Department at the young age of 22 on June 26, 1972 and has worked over 50 years now for the city and is still going.

Born and raised in Florissant, he has lived his entire life in Florissant and still lives in the house he was raised in. Krankeola has worked and maintained almost every one of Florissant’s 19 parks over the years. He has been working and maintaining Koch Park for the past 30 years and he takes a lot of pride in how his park looks.

Krankeola enjoys fishing when he is away from work. Mike is the true definition of someone that continues

to be dedicated and committed to his profession even after 50 years and is proud of the community in lives in and the city he works for.

The 61st annual Valley of Flowers Festival helps Florissant Celebrate the first major event of

Large crowds came out to enjoy food, entertainment, tons of activities for kids and carnival rides at the 61st annual Valley of Flowers Festival. The festival started on May 5 and ended on May 7 with the traditional parade and the crowning of the 2023 Queen and her Court.

This year’s theme was “The Kentucky Derby.” The Grand Marshal this year was Lora Click, who was originally from the bluegrass state of Kentucky, was a perfect fit for this year’s theme.

She has been active part of the Florissant community for over forty years. Lora and her husband Pat opened Click

Heating & Cooling in 1976 in Old Town.

Lora says, “The city of Florissant is a wonderful community in which to live, to work and to raise a family.”

She has two children, Mary, and Patrick and six grandchildren.

Activities during the rest of the three-day festivities were geared to appeal to all ages. At the James J. Eagan Center fair-goers found culturally diverse performances, a vendor/craft fair, a pretty baby photo contest, and children's activities.

Musical entertainment was provided on both Friday

spring

and Saturday that started with the band Array Band. On May 6, Soulard Band performed followed by the band Trilogy and to close the day out Power Play performed.

Carnival games and rides for families were featured at the Duchesne Home Association Grounds. To maintain a family friendly and neighborhood atmosphere, the Knights once again required that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Also, this year was a new layout for rides and ticket booths. Other events included the Old Town Partners Classic Car Show, a Volksmarch, and a chance to visit the Historic Log Cabin at Tower Court Park on Washington St. at South New Florissant Rd.

The Second Annual Washers Tourney was a huge success that was held on May 6 at the James J. Eagan Center.. Also, on that same day and at JJE, the popular Touch-A-Truck was held.

Planning for the 2024 Valley of Flowers Festival will be starting soon. For information on the Valley of Flowers Festival, call 314-837-0033 or visit www.florissantvalleyofflowers.com

The awards were presented at the 46th Annual NCI Leadership Breakfast that was held at the Airport Marriott. The event was sold out.

2023 Valley of Flowers Queen Caylee Moore is joined by First Runner-Up Laura Westberg and Special Maids Lily Scanlon, Grace Gitau and Margaret Houston.

Photo courtesy city of Florissant

Pictured (from left) is Class A Foreman from Park Maintenance Dave Klaus, Park Maintenance Superintendent Kevin Green, Director of Parks & Recreation Cheryl Thompson-Stimage, Park Maintenance Employee Mike Krankeola, Mayor Tim Lowery and Ward 2 Councilman Paul Manganelli.

Photo courtesy city of Florissant

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Still In This Together:

Love and longevity

A few weeks ago, I mentioned that one of our youngest three-year-old grandtwins, Ellis, asked if we were bringing out 40-something year old Fisher Price little kitchen with us when we moved.

And, of course, we were.

That innocent treasure that no one could have foretold would become as important as our real kitchen has to all of our kids, grandkids and visitors young and old alike is proudly sitting in the corner of our great room right now, just waiting for another playtime of house, restaurant, school cafeteria or picnic.

It takes on a different persona for each of its guests, and when the older kids get involved, there are inevitably cute cafe menus created and lengthy organizations of all the plates, utensils and food items involved until everything is in its proper place.

Ellis and Brady, the twins, could care less about the organization part. They just hustle on their three-yearold invariably scratched up little legs to different sides of the big plastic kitchen and shove all manner of collected cups and plates, plastic McDonald’s food and good old standbys of apples, oranges, chicken legs and baby food into the refrigerator, oven and freezer compartments, no matter where any of it actually “belongs.” When their big brother, seven-year-old Adler, is here, too, he invariably tries to explain that chocolate milk doesn’t go into the oven and that they’ve put the taco fixings into the waffle container again. They simply do not care.

Ellis is ready to pack a pretend picnic lunch to carry into our bedroom. Then he lines up all the pieces on the windowsill and insists that I sit with him on the

By Vicki Bahr

floor to pretend that corn on the cob and bacon are perfect picnic companions and a waffle is an excellent choice for dessert. It’s his routine.

Brady, on the other hand, is fond of shoving things into a big tote bag and trudging to the bottom of the carpeted basement steps, where Grandpa and I should sit for our pretend picnic.

How can I help but remember all the fun we’ve shared with these same pieces of plastic that our kids begged us to buy every time we went to K Mart or Venture? A box with sandwich pieces one time, a set with a pretend TV dinner the next, all the while John and I tried to explain that we couldn’t buy more little kitchen supplies every time we went shopping.

Now, I’m so glad that we did. Because even though the hard plastic green McDonald’s visor never fit a single child’s head, they all had to try, and the questions from the grandkids about why the phone has a cord and there is no microwave are fun ones to answer. We watched the kids struggle to see over the top of the little sink, and then transition to easily slipping each utensil onto the pegs over it.

The toaster has been ‘popped’ hundreds of times, and the shrieking tea kettle still has to be hidden to keep from setting every last nerve on edge.

I don’t know whose tiny teeth marks are on the pretend donut and the plastic peanut butter blob, but they belong to someone we love.

Guaranteed.

And while I know I’ll never be able to explain why pancake syrup looks like it’s disappearing from the little pourer when it’s tilted, I’ll be delighted to keep trying.

Because the little kitchen is a fixture in our house. Has been for over 40 years. And I’ll be thrilled to give it a place of honor for many, many more.

Florissant and the Knights of Columbus to co-sponsor a food truck event

The Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council #2951 and the city of Florissant will be co-sponsoring a Food Truck Knight June 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. on the lot near the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine located at 50 rue St. Francois.

The trucks will serve until 8 p.m. and performing at the June event will be Dave & Blake who will perform until 8 p.m.

The truck line up for the evening is: Mann Meats, Angie Burger, Truck Norris, Seoul Taco, Crooked Boot, Destination Desserts, The Tamale Man and Doughboy’s Wood Fired Pizza.

Proceeds will benefit local nonprofit charities including the TEAM Food Pantry. Patrons are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for collection barrels that will be on site.

Florissant is seeking nominations for its beautiful home award program

To be eligible for the contest a home must be an owner-occupied single-family dwelling. Residents may nominate either their own home or other homes in the city.

The judging criterion includes, but is not limited to, landscaping, attractive exterior, overall curb appeal and maintenance of the property. One winner will be chosen from each of the Florissant’s nine wards.

The winners will receive recognition from the city council, including a certificate of appreciation and a Beautiful Home yard sign. Previous winners must wait three years before consideration for another award.

Nominations must be submitted with a current photo and may be mailed to the Community Development Office in the Government Building at 1055 St. Francois or sent via email to communitydevelopment@ florissantmo.com or online at www.florissantmo.com/ beautifulhome. All nominations must be received no later than June 16.

MoDOT closes westbound I-270 entrance ramp at New Halls Ferry Rd.

Drivers who regularly access westbound I-270 near New Halls Ferry Road should be aware that the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) closed the entrance ramp for three months beginning May 22.

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This ramp closure will allow crews to safely reconstruct the ramp. Once completed, the newly constructed ramp will give drivers more room to enter the highway.

Drivers can detour by traveling Dunn Road to West Florissant Avenue and accessing the westbound I-270 entrance ramp near West Florissant Avenue.

The work is part of the $278 million I-270 North Project’s overall strategy to improve safety within the I-270 North corridor. To stay current on the status of this closure and to view a project overview and graphic displays of planned construction, please visit the I-270 North Project website at: www.i270north.org. Travelers can also contact MoDOT’s customer service center at: 314-275-1500 or the I-270 North Project Team at: I270North@modot.mo.gov.

Vantage celebrates 2023 Quest For Education scholarship recipients

St. Louis area automotive and collision industries join to raise $11,145 for technical schools

On April 25, St. Louis-based automotive and collision repair businesses participated in the first-ever Clays for Careers sporting clays event.

The clay shoot brought together 15-plus companies from throughout the industry with one goal: assist students pursuing trades by supporting local tech schools’ automotive and collision repair programs.

The three schools benefiting from Clays for Careers were Lewis & Clark Career Center, North Tech High School and South Tech High School. Each school will receive $3,714.90 to purchase new equipment and/or repair existing tools.

“The Collision Industry has a unique opportunity to strengthen the future of the trade by actively supporting technical schools and their programs. Events like Clays for Careers raise much-needed funds for schools and foster partnerships and collaboration between industry leaders and educational institutions,” says John Helterbrand, National Program Director at Collision Engineering. “This ultimately enhances the quality of education provided to students and ensures a skilled workforce for the future.”

Vantage Credit Union awarded ten area high school seniors Quest For Education (QFE) scholarships. During an awards reception on May 2 at Main Event in Chesterfield, Vantage executive team members celebrated their achievements and presented the honorees with $1,000 scholarships.

Founded by teachers, Vantage is committed to the educational community. Recognizing the impor-

tance of higher education for a successful future, Vantage gives back in a variety of ways including the QFE scholarship program. Over the years, Vantage has supported the pursuit of higher education by presenting more than $720,000 in QFE scholarship funds to graduating high school seniors.

“With the cost of higher education showing no signs of going down, access to resources that help ease the burden is paramount in assisting students in pursuit of their goals,” said Eric Acree, President & CEO, Vantage Credit Union. “Through our Quest For Education scholarship program, we’ve awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in college scholarships, helping both parents and students make the transition to college easier.”

In 2023, Vantage awarded $1,000 scholarships to the following recipients (listed in alphabetical order):

• Katie Anth – Incarnate Word Academy

• Erin Ashford – Fort Zumwalt South High School

• Layla Fouche – Ritenour High School

• Mary Grumich – Nerinx Hall

• Payton Guffey – Liberty High School

• Kalyan Krish – Parkway North High School

• Jersey Moonier – Festus High School

• Allison Schrumpf – Pattonville High School

• Emma Valli – Eureka High School

• Aaron Woody – Marquette High School

Scholarships are judged by a group of dedicated volunteers made up of local educators, Vantage Board and Supervisory Committee members and select employees.

QFE Selection Committee judges reviewed applications that consisted of a student essay answering the question, “If you could have one do-over in your life, what would it be and why?” and a combination of appropriate awards, extracurriculars, recommendation letters, community service and volunteer activities. Vantage membership is required.

The event at Top Gun Sportsman’s Club in Lonedell, Missouri, featured 14 shooting stations with each shooter receiving 100 clay “birds” or projectiles to shoot. Participants were split into teams of four in morning and afternoon flights, with the winners of each flight – or the teams who broke the most clay birds – receiving a cash prize. Other activities included 50/50 raffles, a barbeque lunch, and opportunities for event sponsors to meet industry professionals and promote their own brands. Hand and eye coordination is paramount in sporting clays, but thankfully many of the participants have been working with their hands on vehicles most of their lives.

“It’s refreshing to see the collision industry come together supporting a much-needed venture. The trade industries have long needed replenishment, and supporting the schools that are training the next generation entering the field is vital to our future success,” says Terry Kammler, Regional Vice President of Operations at Caliber Collision. “The collision industry has so much to offer, working with the latest technologies in the automotive world and providing excellent career opportunities for young men and women.”

Building upon that sentiment, Jaime Matthews, Vice President of Schaefer Autobody Centers, adds, “Everyone in the industry recognizes the importance of training the next generation of automotive technicians. Through community events like Clays for Careers, we can ensure there are plenty of young people properly trained to service vehicles of the future.”

For students still undecided on a career path, the automotive and collision repair trades are seeking dedicated individuals interested in a challenging, lucrative career without the burden of excessive student loan debt. Both the automotive and collision repair industries put workers in control of their future, as automotive technician jobs are in-demand across the country.

In 2024, Clays for Careers’ event organizers plan to expand the field of participants and invite even more businesses to participate. To learn more about Clays for Careers and be the first to learn about future activities, please visit www.claysforcareers.org.

During an awards reception on May 2 at Main Event in Chesterfield, Vantage executive team members celebrated their achievements and presented the honorees with $1,000 scholarships.

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Ladue senior named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar

Ladue Horton Watkins High School senior Max Yang has been named a 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as a demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership; Yang is one of 161 scholars selected this year, and one of only three in Missouri.

Along with his academic achievements, Yang has excelled in several activities during his time as a Ladue Schools student including Scholar Bowl, International Geography Bee, and local art showcases, among others.

Of the 3.7 million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 5,000 candidates qualified for the 2023 awards de-

termined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT or ACT exams or through nominations made by chief state school officers, other partner recognition organizations and YoungArts, the National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists.

The 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars are comprised of one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and U.S. families living abroad, as well as 15 chosen at-large, 20 scholars in the arts and 20 scholars in career and technical education.

Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored more than 8,000 of the nation’s top-performing students. The Presidential Scholars Class of 2023 will be recognized for its outstanding achievement this summer with an online recognition program.

Reed Elementary named 2023 Missouri Gold Star School

Reed Elementary School in the Ladue School District has been named a Missouri Gold Star School by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

The award recognizes schools for outstanding academic achievement or for performing at high levels while serving a significant proportion of disadvantaged students.

“Reed Elementary thrives because of the rich diversity of its students and staff, the support of its families, and the various innovative ways in which the school meets student needs,” said Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke. “This achievement is well-deserved and I know the Reed Elementary community will only continue to build on this recognition as a future-ready school.”

This is the second time Reed Elementary has earned Gold Star recognition; it was first recognized in 2005. The school also previously was recognized as a Mis-

souri Exemplary Professional Learning Communities

School in 2014 and a National School of Character in 2018.

Reed Elementary is led by Principal Dr. Chris Schreiner and Assistant Principal Dr. La’Kendra Garrett and has an enrollment of 369 students in kindergarten through fourth grade.

“Being named a Gold Star School is such a tremendous honor,” said Schreiner. “This recognition is a wonderful acknowledgement of the hard work and stellar effort demonstrated by our students, teachers, and staff every day. What a wonderful way to celebrate at the close of this school year!”

The Gold Star Schools program was established in 1991 and aligns with the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. Recipients of the Gold Star award are nominated for National Blue Ribbon recognition; Blue Ribbon schools will be announced this fall.

Photo courtesy Ladue School District

Photo courtesy Ladue School District

What’s Happening

EVENTS

June 8: Hazelwood School District to host recruitment fair

The HSDt is hosting a Support Staff Recruitment Fair from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Galactic Multipurpose Room. The district is seeking bus drivers, counselors, nurses, custodial staff, food nutrition workers,

and more for the 2023-2024 school year. Interested applicants are encouraged to register for the fair by visiting bit.ly/WorkWithHSD and submitting a recruitment fair application. Walk-ins welcome, and there will be on-site application stations. Participants are encouraged to bring copies of resumes, credentials, and other professional documentation.

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: 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: Choral Arts Group meetings

Choral Arts Group practices every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Connection Christian Church at 1332 Feise Rd. in O’Fallon. Auditions not required. Ages high school and older are invited to join. There will be spring and fall public concerts. For more information call Marty at 636-5799227, or email concertartsa@ gmail.com.

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.

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 Raoad 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-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: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 10 – 11 a.m. at Expansion Church at 11150 Old Saint Charles Rd. in St. Ann. For more info, contact Pat Pinson 314-428-1168 or 314-435-5898.

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 Kirk at 314-954-7920 .

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.

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 636634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/ Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul McConnell, 314-8315476.

2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Show-me 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 8:00 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314921-2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314-994-3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314-839-7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4 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 314-8310988.

Thursdays: Quilting guild

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. in the old school at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, 1 Rue St. Francois, Florissant.

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

Thursdays: Women’s chorus meeting

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

Fridays: Fish fry

St. Ferdinand Fish Fry at 1765 Charbonier Rd. in Florissant, has resumed every Friday from 3 - 7 p.m.

Fridays: Fish fry

A fish fry takes place every Friday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314660-1813.

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 314831-3752.

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.

Sports you see with Gary B...

UMSL woman golfer named in the All-American group

The University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s golfer Wilma Zanderau was named to the Women’s Golf Coaches Association’s All-America Honorable Mention team on Thursday.

Zanderau finished in a tie for fourth at the NCAA Division II Championships which is the highest finish for a women’s golfer in program history. She shot a 54-hole score of 215 (74-6774) at the championships.

She is the GLVC’s Freshman of the Year and First Team All-GLVC selection, finished the season with a scoring average of 74.77, shot par or better in 10 rounds and had a low round of 67. She had three top five finishes, six top 10 finishes, eight top 15 finishes and 11 top 20 finishes this season.

Zanderau was joined on the All-America team by Tove Brunell who earned First Team All-America honors that were announced at the NCAA Championships.

The Tritons finished the season with a 15th place finish at the NCAA Championships.

* Great accomplishment

Lindenwood pounds SIUE in baseball

Lindenwood University’s baseball team (12-42, 7-16 OVC) poured on the runs in an 18-13 victory over SIUE (26-26, 9-14 OVC) on Friday night at Lou Brock Sports Complex.

Prior to the game, the Lions honored head coach Doug Bletcher, who is retiring after the season.

Freshman Carson Subbert pitched well out of the bullpen, going three shutout innings while allowing two hits, walking none and striking out four.

In addition to his four hits, Landon Willbrand had a walk and three RBI to lead the Lions. Sophomore Dawson Hokuf put together a standout day at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two walks and four RBI. Junior Logan Stevens also helped

out for Lindenwood, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding a home run, two walks and four RBI.

The Lions were trailing 5-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Lindenwood’s offense started clicking and put up 12 runs, including a tworun single off the bat of Stevens and a two-run single from Willbrand.

The Lions then held the Cougars scoreless before getting back on the board the very next inning. The Lindenwood offense exploded for four runs, highlighted by a one-run single off the bat of junior Anthony Stellato, which brought the score to 16-5 in favor of the Lions.

SIUE narrowed Lindenwood’s lead to 16-11 before the Lions stretched the advantage to 18-11 in the sixth inning. The Lions added two to their tally on Stevens’ two-run homer to right. SIUE put two runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Lindenwood still coasted to the 18-13 win.

* Great win for the coach

Hoots getting season started

The O’Fallon Hoots play their home games at CarShield Field in O’Fallon and play in the Prospect League.

With the season just getting under way, the team picked up their first win of the season.

Ryan Bailey, Manager is optimistic with several new players on the squad that they will gel simply because of the quality of play everyone has been displaying.

* It’s a long season

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.

RECIPE : Sipping on summertime sweets

Whenit’s summertime and you crave something cold and fruity, try using your favorite frozen fruit for a refreshing drink.

For example, strawberries with frozen pink lemonade concentrate combine to make a spritzer recipe worth sharing. This fizzy Strawberry Spritzer can delight your taste buds and keep you quenched while enjoying the summer sun.

INGREDIENTS:

1 package (10 ounces) frozen sliced strawberries, sweetened and thawed

2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled

1 can (12 ounces) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed

DIRECTIONS:

In blender, process strawberries until blended thoroughly.

Pour strawberries into large pitcher; stir in soda

Movie:

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.

In“The Raiders Minimization” episode of “The Big Bang Theory,” Amy Farrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik) and boyfriend Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) watched “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” the 1981 summer blockbuster in which Harrison Ford starred as college professor and archaeologist Indiana Jones.

He went in search of the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred relic that the government wanted to keep out of Nazi hands. While discussing the film, Amy said there was a “glaring story problem” where Indiana Jones played no role in the outcome of the story, but her answer may be subject to interpretation.

“Raiders of the Lost Ark” was an iconic film worthy of multiple viewings, as was 1994’s “The Shawshank Redemption.” Based on a novella by Stephen King, Frank Darabont wrote and directed the compelling story of two men: wrongly accused banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) and longtime prisoner Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding (Morgan Freeman). They were incarcerated in Shawshank State Prison and dealt with the realities of hard time behind bars. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and earned two Golden Globe nominations: Morgan Freeman for Best Performance by an Actor

Strawberry Spritzer

Strawberry Spritzer

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home

and pink lemonade.

Serve immediately.

Substitution: Ginger ale may be used in place of soda.

in a Motion Picture and Frank Darabont for Best Screenplay.

Dustin Hoffman technically played three roles in Sydney Pollack’s 1982 cross-dressing hit “Tootsie.” Hoffman played Michael Dorsey, a New York City actor who, though talented, can’t get a break. To help his roommate with his play, Dorsey put on a dress and wig to become “character actress” Dorothy Michaels. Dorsey landed the role of hospital administrator Emily Kimberly on the daytime drama “Southwest General” and soon attracted devoted viewers. For this film, Dustin Hoffman won an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor while Jessica Lange won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Created in the 1930’s by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman was a comic book hero who later appeared on radio shows, in

films and on TV shows. In 1978, Richard Donner’s “Superman: The Movie” arrived in theaters with Christopher Reeve playing the Man of Steel. “Superman II” introduced audiences to Kryptonians General Zod (Terence Stamp), Ursa (Sarah Douglas) and Non (Jack O’Halloran) who wanted to settle a score with Superman. Christopher Reeve was in top form for “Superman II,” dealing with rogue Kryptonians as well as an obnoxious truck driver at a diner.

For 1989’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” Sean Connery came on board as Henry Jones, Sr., Indiana’s father who referred to his son as “junior.” After the elder Jones disappeared while searching for the Holy Grail, businessman Walter Donovan (Julian Glover) sent Jones to search for both his missing father and the grail. The interactions between Connery and Ford were amazing and incredibly funny. Though they didn’t appear in “Temple of Doom,” both Denholm Elliot and John Rhys-Davies reprised their roles from “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is heading to theaters on June 30. It will be interesting to see Harrison Ford playing Indiana Jones for the what should be his final time on the big screen.

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“Raiders of the Lost Ark” photo courtesy Paramount Pictures

John Hanna Yeggs

Moore on Life

“Oh my gosh!” I yelled to my husband in a hysterical kind of voice.

“Who? What?!” he called back.

“Where’s the fire?”

I had jolted him up from a nap in front of the TV and he was in a half-dazed condition. I came in carrying my phone and showed him the source of my hysteria. “Take a look at this!”

He donned his glasses and stuck his nose into the screen. “I don’t know what I’m looking at.”

“You will, just describe what you’re seeing.”

“I see purple and red and maybe ketchup and some stitching…like a bad sewing project.”

“Correct…almost. It’s Mrs. Pilkinson’s latest post on Facebook – her appendectomy.”

My husband turned visibly green and shoved the phone away so hard it almost popped out of my hands.

“Ugh! Why would someone post something so disgusting and personal?”

“That’s what I want to know. Just be glad she didn’t go in for a colonoscopy. I’m telling you I’m getting off social media. That’s all I see any more are weirdo posts. It’s like everyone is flying their freak flag and they also happen to be my friends on Facebook! Now just see what this lady posted.”

He took a look and said, “Seems mild enough. What is it, plastic bags filled with some kind of cream?”

“Close, but incorrect. That would be twelve plastic bags of pumped breast milk. She’s proud.”

This time he let my phone drop to the ground like a dirty diaper.

“Why in the name of infant formula would someone share that?”

“I’m telling you; they’ve gone nuts. It’s like they

By Cindy Moore

Dumb as a post

want the entire world to be exposed to their most private details. The other day I read blow-by-blow the specifics of a fight between another friend and her mother-in-law. You wouldn’t believe the nasty things she posted for all the world to see.”

“It wasn’t you, was it?” he asked.

“Don’t be silly. I’d only share that with you, and you better not say anything to her either or else!”

Just then a message came in on my husband’s phone.

“Who’s that from?” I asked.

“Our daughter. She wants me to tell you to quit posting annoying pictures of your cats. She says you’ve gone nuts and it’s getting embarrassing.”

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.

CROSSWORD: AT THE MOVIES

ACROSS

1. Mother Earth, to Ancient Greeks

5. Barrel, unit

8. Foot the bill

11. Quiet time

12. Nemo's forgetful friend

13. Horace's poem

15. One thing on a list

16. Ophthamologist's check-up, e.g.

17. Range of hills in England, pl.

18. *Ticket booth (2 words)

20. "Odyssey," e.g.

21. Biased perspective

22. Azog or Bolg in Tolkien's Moria

23. *Siskel or Ebert

26. To the degree

30. Brick and mortar carrier

31. Governing authority

34. Key component of a loan

35. Highly skilled

37. E in CE or BCE

38. "____ ____ a high note"

39. End of the line

40. Like certain yellowish hair color

42. Compass bearing

43. Ambled

45. Warhol or Samberg,

formally

47. Churchill's sign

48. Anna Wintour's magazine

50. "Heat of the Moment" band

52. *Like some seats

56. More slippery

57. Initial bet in poker

58. Popular dunking cookie

59. "Little ____ fact"

60. Simon and Gurfunkel, e.g.

61. *Sentimental movie, or ____-jerker

62. Literary "even"

63. *Shooting location

64. ESPN award

DOWN

1. Not intellectually deep

2. ____pilot

3. Holly family

4. *Kate Hudson's "____ Famous" (2000)

5. Put someone in a bind (2 words)

6. Modified leaf

7. Tick-born disease

8. Ralph Lauren's inspiration

9. Puts two and two together

10. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" band

12. Vandalize

13. Pitchers

14. *Tub contents

19. Behave like a coquette

22. Comes before first Mississippi

23. Bracelet add-on

24. Barrel racing meet

25. Think tank output, pl.

26. *Widescreen cinematography abbreviation

27. Dimmer, e.g.

28. Do penance

29. Re-establish

32. Neuter

33. Investment option acronym

36. *Movie ad

38. Boredom

40. *Upcharge for an online ticket purchase, e.g.

41. Aerie baby

44. Pine

46. Indicate

48. *Movie theater, e.g.

49. Set of eight

50. Teenager's breakout

51. Land of Israel

52. X-ray units

53. Wraths

54. Type of tide

55. *Like a bloody horror movie

56. Short of Isaac

‘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.