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Fiesta in Florissant, a two-day event that celebrates Hispanic culture with food, music, dancing and activities and happens June 25-26.

The Fiesta in Florissant is a two-day event that celebrates Hispanic culture with food, music, dancing, activities and more By Wendy Todd As summer approaches, there will be plenty of opportunities for fun activities and outdoor events. One summer occasion is the Fiesta in Florissant, a two-day event that celebrates Hispanic culture with food, music, dancing, activities and more. The family fun festival, presented by the Hispanic Festival, Inc. of Greater St. Louis, happens June 25-26. Elisa Bender, a board member of the organization believes the festival is important for

the St. Louis community. “The Fiesta in Florissant is significant because it reflects the diversity of the Hispanic community in North County and Florissant,” Bender said. “The area is such a melting pot of residents from all types of nationalities and we’re happy to bring our arts and culture to a central location for everyone to experience.” The festival has grown to experience an average of 15,000 attendees a year. Its success, along with the planning of Hispanic Festival, Inc. of Greater St. Louis, is in large

part due to the support it receives from city of Florissant, its residents and the mayor’s office. The organization remains grateful for the city’s commitment to celebrate Hispanic culture in such grand fashion. It also continues its commitment to the health and safety of its attendees. Though COVID restrictions are beginning to loosen, the festival has kept safety protocols in mind. “The Knights of Columbus Park is such a See ‘FIESTA’ page 2

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Fiesta in Florissant, a two-day event that celebrates Hispanic culture with food, music, dancing and activities and happens June 25-26.

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By Dr. Rhonda Key and Dr. Miranda Ming

When it comes to education: no pain, no gain The pandemic has brought about much change in our lives, communities, and schools. In the educational landscape, the teacher shortage continues to expand, while many within the profession are finding it challenging to manage the demands of the role with personal health and responsibility. As the opportunity gap continues to widen within communities of color, how do we bring our all to our roles knowing that we have the ability to save our children’s lives? We must continue to show up, educate and model for our students who are coming to our door steps with heightened needs. Demonstrating citizenship, establishing connections with our families and with one another as colleagues and, most importantly, remaining diligent in the face of insurmountable challenges related to academic outcomes. Our overall health and wellbeing must be good to thrive in our profession. Both physical and mental illness are impacting those whose purpose and desire is to serve students. In addition, we have also realized the limitations of fixed mindsets within the profession. It may be fitting to use the analogy of physical fitness to demonstrate the focused attention we must give to ourselves in the field of education. Mindset coupled with physical and mental endurance equals improved health and wellness. We accept this as an expectation in our fitness regime. It is often stated and understood that if there is ‘no pain, there is no gain.’

We will train, meditate, practice mindfulness and dietary restrictions in order to accomplish our fitness goals. However, the same regimen must exist in our professional lives. What about our professional craft? Do we accept this no pain, no gain philosophy within our schools and school districts, especially in communities where our families demand so much of us? Much is required from our administrators, instructional and support staff to support, nurture and teach children. To create successful academic outcomes for students of color, it takes targeted, focused, strategic priorities. Those strategies include effective administrators who are healthy both physically and mentally; teachers who train for mastery in content, and are diligent in self-care to ensure de-escalation is a non-negotiable and, most importantly, modeling high expectations and a “no pain, no gain” mindset for our students. This creates an environment where staff, students, and families understand the expectations and are committed to putting in the work to reach their goals. We must be well to ensure our families are well. Strategies 1. Encourage leaders to be vigilant and purposeful (rather than doing it all). 2. Take time to rest and unplug thirty minutes prior to bedtime. 3. Create an environment where those with low expectations are uncomfortable.

4. Find time to connect with mission-aligned individuals. 5. Streamline instructional practices using common instructional strategies at the building level to decrease teacher stress from teaching a wide variety of avenues. 6. Learn how to celebrate small wins (academic growth) opposed to waiting to celebrate big wins (State Assessment Scores). 7. Implement mindfulness (Ex: meditation, yoga, and mental health activities) during the school day for staff and students. Dr. Rhonda M. Key has served as a teacher and administrator in suburban, rural, and urban school districts throughout her career. Currently, she serves has Principal/ Director of Secondary Education- Community Partnerships in Jennings School District. Dr. Miranda Ming, Assistant Principal, at Jennings School District’s College &Career Prep Academy is a devoted educator. She attended Alabama A&M University, but obtained her Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate Degree from the University of Missouri St. Louis. 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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Ferguson Farmers’ Market announces schedule of events and live music The June schedule of programming, live music, and special events for the Ferguson Farmers’ Market is now available – below and on the market’s website. The market operates 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, in the Plaza at 501 in historic downtown Ferguson. Returning Vendors (most weeks): • Farmers/Food Producers: Earth Dance Organic Farm and School, Howie Farms, Missouri Honey, Mandi’s Micro Greens & Mushrooms, Bridge Bread Bakery, Cheery Cherry (bakery), Lissy’s Confections, Dumbbells and BBQ (bottled sauce), Herbal Phoenix, Kentzo Koffee (bagged coffee) • Fresh Foods: B Juiced (cold-pressed juices and

smoothies), Paninis by Carlynn’s, Rootberry (cold foods), That’s So Good (breakfast), Idle Roasting (bagged coffee and freshly brewed cups of coffee) New Vendors: Pour Decisions (cocktails), Rootberry (salads, wraps) Yoga at the Market: Every week, by Expressions 4 U Yoga. Please sign up on their website: https://www.expressions4u.org/events Special Events / Programming: June 18 – Father’s Day and Juneteenth Giveaway: • Father’s Day Drawing for a BBQ Basket, 11:00 a.m. • Juneteenth Giveaway: Free Juneteenth Fans for first

Third Annual Mayors for Meals food collection event will be held from June 20 to June 24 The city of Florissant will once again participate in the Third Annual Mayors for Meals collection event. This year will be a week-long event that will take start on Monday, June 20 and end on June 24. You will have the opportunity to drop off your items inside various city facilities that week. Below are the locations and times you can drop your items off: • City Hall – 955 rue St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Police Department – 1700 N. Hwy 67 anytime • James J. Eagan Center - #1 James Eagan Center Drive from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. • JFK Center – 315 Howdershell Road from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Florissant Municipal Court Building – 4575 Washington Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Senior Center – 621 rue St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Here are some of the most needed items: canned

meat and fish, mac and cheese, canned fruits and veggies, canned chili, cereal and oatmeal, granola bars, crackers, personal care and household items, baby care products and feminine care products. The summer months are often a time when donations to the foodbank are low but the need for food is high. Families who may rely on schools to provide breakfast and lunch to their children are now trying to figure out how to make their dollars stretch further and their food last longer. That is why food drives are so incredibly important this time of year. Since the first Mayors for Meals event in 2020, this food drive has brought in 70,411lbs which provided 57,478 meals to those the foodbank serves. The St. Louis Area Foodbank is the region's largest nonprofit food distributor. They partner with more than 500 organizations and pantries to feed almost 400,000 people in their 26-county service territory, including St. Louis County. For more information visit their website at www.stlfoodbank.org.

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District offers customer assistance programs to its customers Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) offers a customer assistance program (CAP) to qualified low-income, elderly and disabled customers. A customer’s total annual income for the previous year must be less than 200% of the most recent Health & Human Services (HHS) poverty guidelines, based on the size of household. If approved, MSD will reduce the customer’s wastewater bill by 50%. Applications can be found on MSD’s website at msdprojectcIear.org/CAP or customers can call the billing department at 1-866-281-5737 to request that an application be mailed to them. In addition to MSD’s customer assistance program, there are two federally-funded programs for which customers may qualify. The Low-Income Housing Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) provides a onetime payment for water and/or wastewater bills up to the maximum benefit of $750 per federal fiscal year. LIHWAP is administered by the Missouri Department of Social Services. Customers can apply online and find more information at mydss.mo.gov/utility-assistance

or call 1-855-373-4636 to ask a team member to mail them an application. The criteria for eligibility for LIHWAP are tied to federal poverty levels and the size of the household. The program is scheduled to end in September 2023, although consideration is being given to making it a permanent program. The second program, the Missouri State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR) Program, is funded by federal stimulus funds and administered by the Missouri Housing Development Commission. SAFHR provides rent and utility assistance for eligible Missouri residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides up to 12 months of utility assistance to eligible tenants. Individuals are likely eligible if they are a Missouri renter with income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Applications are open now and expected to remain open until at least September 2022. The application and more information on this program can be found at mohousingresources.com/safhr.

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Florissant’s Walk-Through History program unveils its 49th plaque

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Photo courtesy city of Florissant Pictured above are members of the Kellett Family that attended the plaque dedication that was held on May 25 in honor of the late Richard “Dick” Kellett.

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espite a brief heavy down pour, family and friends gathered on May 25 on the sidewalk in from of VFW Post 4105 to unveil the 49th Walk Through History Plaque in honor of the late Richard “Dick” Kellett. The plaque dedication took place before the start of the first Wednesday Night Out festivities that was held at the VFW Post 4105 located at 410 rue St. Francois in Florissant. Kellett proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a longtime pipefitter and business agent for Plumbers & Pipefitter Local 562. Kellett had retired as the longest-running president of the North County Labor Club which was one

of the most effective labor clubs in the state. Under Kellett’s leadership, the North County Labor Club has been the go-to organization for politicians hoping to be elected or re-elected in North St. Louis County voting districts. He was very influential and active with political campaigns, civic endeavors, Daily World Missionaries, White House retreats and was an usher at the St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church. He loved his time with the “Sunshine Boys,” the pursuit of goals on behalf of his union brothers and sisters, but most importantly he loved spending his time with his family. Dick Kellett will always be remembered as North County’s Labor Ambassador.

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Lane of Pershall Road closed for six months Drivers who regularly use Pershall Road between New Halls Ferry Road (Route AC) and West Florissant Avenue should be aware of a lane closure. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) closed the westbound lane of Pershall Road for six months. During the six-month closure, only one eastbound lane in this section of Pershall Road will remain open to traffic. After construction is completed, this portion of Pershall Road will reopen as a two-lane eastbound only outer road. Signed detours will direct motorists

from New Halls Ferry Road (Route AC) to access Dunn Road to travel westbound to West Florissant Avenue. The closure and construction work are part of the $278 million I-270 North Project infrastructure upgrades. To stay updated 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 1-314-2751500 or the I-270 North Project Team at:I270North@modot.mo.gov.

THEATER REVIEW: ‘The Lion King’ still feels the love

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By Mathew DeKinder “The Lion King” is a fantastic stage musical, but not because of the songs or the story. Oh sure, those are very good, but Disney already knew that with the success of the animated film that the musical is based on. The songs by Elton John and the plot loosely based on “Hamlet” were already iconic when the show made the leap from the screen to the stage. But an important decision was made when it came to bringing to life the African animals that are the focus of “The Lion King.” Instead of just putting actors in costumes, the show leans heavily on complex, life-sized puppetry and inspired set design. The result means that the show, now playing at the Fox Theatre through June 19, is dependably impressive whether you’re seeing it for the first time or the 30th. “The Lion King” is the story of a young lion named Simba (played by Jaylen Lyndon Hunter or Jordan Pendleton depending on the performance) who learns the ropes from his father Mufasa (Gerald Ramsey), the king of the Pridelands. Things are idyllic in the natural harmo-

ny of the kingdom, but Mufasa’s sinister brother Scar (Spencer Plachy) has his eyes on the throne and rallies sneaky hyenas to his side. When tragedy befalls the kingdom, Simba leaves the Pridelands and finds unlikely friends in the form of meerkat Timon (Nick Cardileone) and warthog Pumbaa (John E. Bradley) who live by no-worries motto of “hakuna matata.” As Simba grows up (adult Simba is played by Darian Sanders) he’s forced to pick between his carefree lifestyle with Timon and Pumbaa and his responsibilities back in the Pridelands. What’s impressive about the stage production is that none if it is particularly revolutionary, it’s just incredibly well-done. A stunning wildebeest stampede is accomplished with little more than threetiers of forced-perspective, various sized puppets and costumes and a whole lot of drums. “The Lion King” is a consistent marvel that never fails to deliver and is not to be missed. “The Lion King” is now playing at the Fox Theatre through June 19. For tickets call 314-534-1111 or go to metrotix.com.

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Still In This Together:

By Vicki Bahr

Sharpened pencils One of my dad’s favorite mottos when helping me with my math homework was, “Just get away from it for a little while.” I would be agonizing over a problem, and right in the middle of it, Dad would often send me downstairs to the old-fashioned pencil sharpener to resharpen a pencil that we’d been working with for a while. I understand now that it was really a ploy to get me away from the homework for just a couple of minutes to help clear my brain. It didn’t really matter if we had three or four sharp pencils sitting in a row at the dining room table. The magic wasn’t in us-

ing sharpened pencils; the magic was the ritual of it all: the belief that Dad’s help would make all the difference, and the few minutes it took to clear the air, clear my brain and sharpen the pencils. And it was truly a magical time with my dad. My father-in-law had his hallowed seat at the end of the kitchen table, where he sat every night after the dinner dishes were cleared and worked on his paperwork from the day and his customers’ orders for the next day, painstakingly drawing perfect columns, entering numbers and double-checking and triple-checking is work…with sharpened pencils. Frank was a meticulous worker, a fun-loving family man who worked at the table every evening as example to his children of the importance of honesty and work ethic, and kept promises at all costs. He would never fully relax for the evening until the sharpened pencils were worn and the next morning’s plans were in order. My third “Dad” had been a part of my life from the very beginning. Harold loved telling the story of my dad’s excitement and disbelief when he told him and his wife, Thomasine, my mom’s high school friend, that Mom was expecting. “I didn’t know a man’s face could grin that big!” he would always laugh when remembering. A few years after my dad died of cancer, and Harold lost his Thomasine, Harold called my mom with a question about dealing with taxes. They shared a few dinners and quietly reconnected, and a very long friendship became a rare second chance at love for both of them. He became stepdad to me and my sisters, and a wonderful grandfather for all the grandkids my dad would never know. Harold was still working at that time, and bowled every Friday night on a league close to our house. He could come over every Friday after work before bowling and many weekends to help John and our boys build rooms in the basement for them as our family grew. He patiently explained the designs and blueprints, writing numbers for the boys that really only existed in his head, with a sharpened carpenter’s pencil that perched behind his ear so that the boys could be a vital part of the build of their rooms. I’ve no doubt that those days of being included in the renovation of our basement influenced Adam in his later choice of college degree in computer aided drafting and design. This Father’s Day and every day that I write, I cherish the lasting legacy of my three dads and their sharpened pencils with my own writing tool of choice: sharpened pencils. They taught me well. Vicki Bahr is an inveterate word lover and story sharer, a published author in magazine, newspaper and blog forms. As a mom of four, grandma of nine, and wife of one for nearly fifty years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere.

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Fun, easy ways to keep kids learning during summer With school out, summertime brings long, carefree days of play and fun. It can be easy to forget how much children learn through play, but they have a natural sense of curiosity. With a little thought and a few supplies, summer is a perfect opportunity to revitalize their innate love of learning that may be a bit squashed after a year of academic pressures, tests and schedules. “At this time of year, we often hear families express concern about children losing academic skills during summer break,” said Sue-Ann Lively from KinderCare’s education team. “The pressure to add academic learning to summer can lead to increased anxiety, which isn’t helpful for parents or children. Children retain what they learned best when they’re engaged and interested in what they’re doing. As we head into summer, think about the skills your child learned during the school year and how you could incorporate those skills into activities your child enjoys doing.” Consider these three tips to help your family incorporate learning classroom concepts in summer fun and nurture your children’s love of learning through real-life applications. 1. Build on classroom skills: Practicing writing may not be at the top of your children’s summer activities lists. However, writing might be more appealing if it led to something fun, like a card or letter from a relative or friend. By encouraging your children to write to pen pals, like friends or family members, they will not only practice their literacy skills by writing letters and reading replies, but also work on important executive function skills by learning to manage

anticipation while waiting for a response. Even children who are too young to write can participate by drawing pictures and dictating the captions to family members. 2. Go outside: A walk around the neighborhood can turn into an opportunity to build STEM skills by observing changes over time. As you and your children walk, ask questions, make predictions and discuss what you see. This way, you’ll be forming hypotheses and analyzing your results, just like scientists. 3. Find learning opportunities in regular activities: Cooking provides a variety of opportunities to work on math skills. For younger children, that could mean getting two carrots and one apple for a recipe. For children who are learning fractions and multiplication, that might mean figuring out how much of an ingredient to add, such as “If the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of flour and we’re doubling the recipe, how much flour do we need?” Board games are another opportunity to build academic skills, like math and literacy; executive function skills, like waiting for their turn; and social skills, such as being a

gracious winner.

Riverview Gardens doubles compensation for summer school staff On May 24, the Riverview Gardens School District’s Special Administrative Board approved significant salary increases to help fill vacant summer school positions. The SAB approved a recommendation to increase summer school pay to the following rates: • Summer School Facilitator Stipend: Increased from $35/hour to $70/hour • Summer School Teachers Stipend: Increased from $25/hour to $50/hour • Support Staff: Hourly rates doubled The salary increases were necessary to assist with recruiting qualified staff members to meet the needs of scholars attending the Jump Start Reading and Math Program and other summer school programs throughout the district. The funding was made possible after RGSD learned that the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary

Education increased the district’s Summer School Allocation by $1,010,430 to support summer school programs. The salary increases will apply to all nine- and ten-month employees who work one of the district’s summer school programs. Internal and external applicants may apply for open positions at rgsdmo.org/ jobs. Also at the May 24 meeting, the SAB approved a recommendation to implement an amended summer schedule for 12-month employees. Impacted employees now have the option to work a standard eight-hour day, Monday – Friday; or work an additional one-hour daily Monday – Thursday, and work a half-day on Friday. Exemptions to the amended schedule include Food Service directors at the building-level and maintenance/ custodial workers.

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Additionally, read with your children daily and help them find opportunities to practice reading skills, such as reading signs aloud at the park or reading books out loud to other family members. For more ideas to help children learn through play, visit kindercare.com.

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RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Mondays: Choral Group meetings

Arts

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 re-

quired. 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: 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: meetings

Workshop

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.

new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.

Mondays: singers

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

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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 314-921-2132. 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.

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Tuesdays: singers

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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

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: Choir rehearsals

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

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

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.

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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 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.

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 checks

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 8313752 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 bistate region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

and participants should bring hand sanitizer with them. For further information call Angela at 314-801-8594.

Fridays: Fish fry

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 314-402-7025.

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 314-660-1813.

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 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

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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.

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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.

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Sports you see with Gary B... Hoots looking to recover from a three-game losing streak The O’Fallon Hoots play baseball in the Prospect League in the Prairie Land Division. Recently they have hit a skid they are looking to recover from with the topnotch team that that they have assembled in their roster. Check out www.OfallonHoots.com to get all the details. * A promising group of players

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Lindenwood Women’s rugby team excel Lindenwood University’s women’s rugby defeated Life University 19-7 Sunday night in New Orleans to win a fourth straight CRC March Madness Sevens title. In doing so, Lindenwood completed a triple crown of championships this spring, having already won the Collegiate Rugby Association of America (CRAA) Women’s D1 Elite 15’s title and the USA Rugby Collegiate Sevens title. Demi Allen Named Co-MVP with Sativa Tarau-Peehikuru The Lions and Running Eagles not only arrived at the championship game undefeated, but neither had given up a single point in the previous three games at the event, so something had to give. It looked like it might be Lindenwood as Life controlled most of the possession the first two minutes. A few minutes into the second half featured multiple drives from both teams, but they all ended in turnovers. With about two minutes remaining, the Lions brought in several “finishers” to put some fresh legs on the pitch, but another yellow card left Lindenwood short-handed again. Life pushed the ball deep into Lions territory and ultimately was rewarded with a penalty try with no time left on the clock. The conversation gave the Running Eagles seven points, but the outcome was decided with a Lions title. Kathryn Murrell, Sativa Tarau-Peehikuru and Demi Allen were named Co-Most Valuable Players at the championship and Tarau-Peehikuru, Eti Haungatau, and Amy Brice were selected to the Top Seven Tourna-

ment Dream Team. Lindenwood advanced to the title match with a convincing 27-0 win over rival Penn State earlier on Sunday. The two teams played a competitive first half, but as the game continued, the Lions took over and raced away from the Nittany Lions. The Lindenwood Lions started the tournament with two shutouts on Saturday, stopping Boise State 38-0 in the opening round and then adding a 31-0 victory over Notre Dame College in the quarterfinals. Head Coach Billy Nicholas reflected on the season, “Speaking from experience, this team has overcome a lot of adversity over the course of the year and it hasn’t been an easy ride by any means, but with our growth-minded focus, we stayed patient and took things day by day and ended up with the results we were hoping for. The seniors went out with the perfect season, a feat that is ever elusive in any sport, and for everyone else in the program here, it was an incredible experience to be a part of. I’m very proud of the team and coaching staff, not just for the results, but for their drive to continue to want to be better and grow alongside one another. It’s truly a special thing to be a part of and I’m grateful for that’.” The Lions completed the 2021-22 season undefeated in both 15’s and sevens play, continuing a regular season streak that began several years ago. Women’s rugby has now won national titles in 11 straight championships in which the team competed. With the 2022 “triple crown,” the Lions have now accomplished that feat in three different seasons. * Very impressive 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.

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Recipe: Celebrate Dairy Month with cheesy treat

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une Dairy Month honors hardworking farmers who produce wholesome dairy foods. 2022 marks a milestone anniversary for St. Louis District Dairy Council, the organization charged with promoting dairy on behalf of farmers in Missouri and Illinois. As we move through June Dairy Month, remember the health benefits that milk, cheese and yogurt deliver. Starting your day with a hearty breakfast will keep you moving along to finish all of your chores (or to-do’s). Bake ahead and reheat in the morning to save some time on your way to the barn (or the office).

Cheesy Breakfast Pizza Directions:

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls

5 eggs, beaten ¼ cup milk

1 cup frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed

½ tsp. salt

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 ½ Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

½ tsp. black pepper

½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 X 13-inch baking pan. Unroll crescent roll dough and press into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle hash browns, mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the crescent roll dough. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour over potato-cheese layer. Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set in the middle and cheeses are melted, about 30 minutes.

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No crying in baseball? Amazon will reboot ‘League of Their Own’

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.

lthough it might be hard to imagine, in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s Geena Davis had more star power than Tom Hanks. The actress starred opposite Jeff Goldblum in the well-received 1986 remake of “The Fly” and followed that with “Beetlejuice, a funny 1988 film about the afterlife where Michael Keeton played the title character. Davis made her mark in 1988’s “The Accidental Tourist,” a comedy-drama where she was the love interest of William Hurt. Davis’ portrayal of the eccentric Muriel Pritchett in that film earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Coming off 1991’s groundbreaking “Thelma & Louise,” Geena Davis starred in “A League of Their Own,” a Penny Marshall film. The plot honored the women of the All-American Girls Profession Baseball League (AAGPBL), a baseball league founded by gum magnate Philip K. Wrigley. The league and the dedicated players kept baseball alive during wartime and continued to play until 1954. Thirty years later, Amazon revealed plans for an eight-episode series set in 1943. Although billed as a comedy, the TV series, like the original movie, won’t shy away from the deadly impact of World War II. When looking back at Marshall’s “A League of

ceptional baseball player for a local dairy. After a scout (the hilarious Jon Lovitz) arrived to look at the “farm girls,” Dottie and her little sister Kit (Lori Petty) traveled to baseball tryouts and became part of the Rockford Peaches. Dottie emerged as the brightest star in the league and received press coverage, which made sister Kit rather jealous. Hanks’ portrayal of Jimmy Dugan, a former Cubs player who had a drinking problem, was intriguing. The friction between Dugan and Dottie was very evident at first because she thought he was washed up. Dottie finally shamed him into doing his job and they eventually ‘A League of Their Own’ photo courtesy Columbia Pictures became friends on the road. In later scenes, it seemed that something romantic between them Their Own,” it indicated how Hanks and Davis while her husband Bob (Bill Pullman) was overheaded in different directions after the film. Da- seas. Years later, a visibly saddened Dottie came vis took roles in “Cutthroat Island” and “Stuart across Jimmy’s player photo, which showed the Little” while Hanks left comedies such as “Joe vs. date of his death. the Volcano” to take a serious role in “Philadel“A League of Their Own” had the perfect blend phia.” of characters, especially when it came to Dottie His interpretation of Forrest Gump, a charac- and Jimmy. Davis and Hanks inhabited those ter created by author Winston Groom, became characters quite well and, whenever I thought of so memorable that it spawned a chain of seafood the film, their relationship always came to mind. restaurants. Hanks also won Oscars for his work Here’s hoping the Amazon series finds that same in “Philadelphia” and “Forrest Gump.” kind of chemistry. In 1992, though, Geena Davis had the star power and talent to play Dottie Hinson, an ex-

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore on Life The world is getting pretty messed up out there. Between weird viruses and wars and inflation it’s becoming a total creep out. I’m old enough to remember a bad day. It happened when the tape on my cassette recording became unwound. I’d have to grab a pencil and stick it into one of the little cartridge holes then manually rewind the thing. Of course, there would always be that one annoying crease formed that wouldn’t unwrinkle. It caused a permanent hiccup in the tape; usually in the middle of the best song. The struggle was real, but we pressed on. Yes, those were hard times during the good old days. But today we’ve got an issue that has plagued the country with a vengeance! It has spread faster than creamy peanut butter on hot toast. What is it? Corona virus? Pshaw! That was so last year…and the year before…and...nope. Omicron virus? Omi-who? Nah, a mere blip. What we’ve been hit with is more troubling. It is far more disturbing. What I’m talking about is “on-hold music”! Every single time I make a call and need to be put on hold the most ear-grinding, nerve-rattling, mind-grating noise pollution is played as I wait! It’s never jaunty little ditties to make my waiting a pleasure…NO! It’s the worst! Jarring, tinny noise that sounds like it’s been lifted from one of my dusty old cassettes after the tape has been pulled out and tangled up then placed in the microwave. Here we are with the greatest inventions of

all time to include electric cars, smart phones, and stuffed crust pizza. We have advanced so far since my tunes in that plastic box, BUT we still cannot get decent sounding on-hold music. Why is that? Why can I take a funny video of my cat with my telephone and send it instantaneously to my daughter six states away, but technology still hasn’t advanced enough to get an adequate sound system through the phone lines? I know. I’ll ask a teenager. They know everything. “Teenager, why is it that the on-hold music has not advanced with the 21st century?” “Dude, it’s stuff left over from the Civil War. No one’s replaced it ‘cause no one actually uses the phone anymore except you Boomers. “ Question answered.

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Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the

ACROSS 1. Fountain treat 5. Pharaoh’s cobra 8. “____ the Woods,” movie 12. Gulf V.I.P. 13. Native American tent 14. Rapper Dogg 15. Hindu princess 16. *Used to alert when driving 17. “____ ____ me, then who?” 18. *Corvette, e.g. 20. Cambodian money 21. *Like Stephen King’s Christine 22. “Some Nights” (2012) band 23. *Aston follower 26. State legislature’s home 30. 7th letter of Greek alphabet 31. *What I used to step on the gas 34. Lowest brass 35. Salon offerings 37. Exclamation of surprise 38. Fathered 39. Do like phoenix 40. Underarm 42. The Jackson 5’s “____ Be There” 43. 3 or 6 in 3+6=9

45. Knit cap 47. Shed tears 48. Winter Olympics participant 50. Embarkation location 52. *Earth traveler (2 words) 56. 2-time NBA Champion Rajon 57. Double-reed instrument 58. Muscovite or biotite 59. Lopsided 60. Undesirable dwelling 61. Causing pain 62. Like certain military tent 63. Between “ready” and “go” 64. #63 Across, pl. DOWN 1. J. Lo’s ex 2. Wet nurse 3. *Don’t cross it when driving 4. Hot dish stand 5. Garlicky mayonnaise 6. Shopping ____ 7. Pub offering 8. *Car name that sounds like “unending” synonym 9. Opposite of all 10. Hammer or sickle 11. Choose or select 13. Like a rosebush 14. Maple goo, alt. sp.

19. French city, popular coronation location 22. Like a certain Tuesday 23. First ‘M’ in MGM 24. Aweigh 25. Turn toddler into an adult 26. Chicken house 27. Home of famous shroud 28. Obelus, pl. 29. Soup server 32. *Car company founded by a Henry 33. Unit of electrical resistance 36. *German luxury car 38. *Driving maneuver 40. Take your pick 41. In the same place, in a footnote 44. Cupid’s ammo 46. Smells 48. Expensive fur 49. Type of whip 50. Do like a model 51. Squid’s defense, pl. 52. Death, to some 53. Kamala Harris, e.g. 54. Not counterfeit 55. Dose of sunshine, pl. 56. *Car name that also means Aries SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9