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Local scholars accepted into the Emerson STEM Academy

Hazelwood, Jennings, and Ritenour school districts into the Emerson STEM Academy for fall 2022.

Students are selected for the ESA after submitting an application, including essays and recommendations, and completing an interview. Selection for this dual enrollment program is competitive and requires students to meet the following goals by the time of high school graduation: 1.Be interested in pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) major or career. 2.Be willing to complete at least 12 hours of college credit before high school graduation. 3.Be willing to take and pass MTH:140 or place into

MTH:160 or higher STEM math. 4.Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher (3.0 recommended).

In addition to the academic benefits of taking dual enrollment courses, students in the ESA program also receive the following: • Textbooks, materials and supplies are covered for dual enrollment courses. • Students have access to the exclusive ESA Suite, which is complete with computers, a place to store belongings and a place to meet. • Students have access to all the benefits provided to

STLCC students, including Universal Pass (U-PASS enables students to ride the MetroBus and MetroLink at no extra cost.), student clubs and activities, academic success & tutoring services, instructional resources, etc. • Students have a dedicated STLCC faculty liaison to serve as a mentor.

Students selected are:

Ferguson-Florissant: Khyia Henderson, Kenia Rodesno, Lauren Sutton, Tyseanda Walker, Maya Ward, Raynn Warren, Oghenemega Emeje, Anyah Brown, Alexandrine De-Blaise, Honorina Ibucwa, Lesley Mendoza-Gomez, David Middleton, Dylan Rugerio, Ne´Miah Barnett, Donte Carter, Troy Ellison, Matthew Gaikins, La’Tahvia Williams, Derrick Beal, Elijah Echols, Grace Ford, Antavion Franks, Jossie Gates, Elijah Holman, Jordan Johnson, Kennedy Jones, Daniyah Laney, Kyle McKissick, Asia Moore, Taylor Phillips, Andrea Pool, Cai Tolliver, and Marke’La Worth.

Hazelwood: Michael Becton, Zuri Dozier, Rayven Phipps, Daniel Awodeyi, Maura Booher, Jamie Climaco, Dakota Harris, Raishaun Keys, Aryielle Metcalf, Jordyn Peebles, Kierstyn Utley, Jaloni Washington, and Tyleisha Washington.

Jennings: Danny Thomas, Antoine Chillers, and Bobby Lewis.

Ritenour: Hope Both, Pedro Garcia, Katie Kurtz, Samantha Lohnes, Tamika Maney, Diane Martinez-Mendoza, James Miller, Flor Maria Quiroz Rivera, Johnathan Torres-Martinez, and Kyla Williams.

“These scholars’ parents and teachers should be

proud of them for meeting the requirements of this competitive program. ESA scholars will have an opportunity to leave our campus with college credit, participate in hands-on STEM activities and connect with mentors while they are still in high school,” said Elizabeth Gassel Perkins, Ed.D., president and chief academic officer at STLCC-Florissant Valley. Districts with at least 10 students participating in the ESA program are also eligible to receive up to $15,000 toward the cost of student transportation from their high school(s) to STLCC for the purpose of participating in dual enrollment courses on campus for fiscal year Photo courtesy St. Louis Community College 2023. Nicholas Savery sharpens his math skills during an Emer- Three renovated engineering son STEM Academy session held April 12. classrooms on Florissant Valley campus house the academy. A $1million grant from Emerson awarded in 2016 made the dedicated space and enrichment program possible.

Ferguson-Florissant School District middle school teacher among ten chosen for national STEM scholar program

Tasha Jordan, a science teacher at Johnson-Wabash 6th-Grade Center in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, has been recognized as a 2022 National STEM Scholar.

She was one of ten middle school teachers from eight states selected to participate in the National STEM Scholar Program. Those selected as STEM Scholars are invited to take part in a unique professional development program aimed at providing advanced STEM training, national network building, and project support for middle school science teachers nationwide.

“Students deserve the best learning experiences possible. They also deserve teachers with the knowledge and skill to ensure that they receive the best education possible,” said Jordan.

Jordan has been a science teacher in Ferguson-Florissant School District for four years. She started as a student teacher in the district at Walnut Grove Elementary. She is a graduate of Chatham University with a bachelor’s degree in science. She also holds a master’s degree in social work and a master of arts in education from Washington University in St. Louis. She is working on her doctorate of education with a focus on STEM from the University of Pittsburgh.

Jordan will spend a week at the Gatton Academy be-

Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District

fore school starts to collaborate with the other STEM scholars selected and to develop curriculum. This year’s STEM Scholars will convene on Western Kentucky University’s campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky, during the summer for a week of advanced STEM training

“This program brings science teachers from around the country together to network and share ideas to better the science classroom,” Jordan said. “I am looking forward to using my knowledge to have a positive impact on student learning in the science classroom.”

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EVENTS

July 9: Bingo night

Florissant Presbyterian Church at 660 Charbonier in Florissant, will be having a beach themed bingo night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., start time is 7 p.m. Popcorn and soda provided. Cost is $10 per person and $5 per extra card. Bring in a package of diapers or feminine hygiene products and receive an extra card for free. Please RSVP by leaving a voice message for reservations at 314-837-8555 or sign up outside of office. Please give name and number of people attending.

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-tofour 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 314513-1674 or cbanaskavich@ jfcs-stl.org.

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 636-579-9227, 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: 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.

Mondays: A cappella singers

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 fourpart 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 314993-6134.

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.

Tuesdays: A cappella singers

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

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 636-634-6582 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.

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Corn harvest celebration returns to the Ferguson Farmers’ Market in July

Tomatoes, cantaloupes, and corn are all on the fresh-off-the-farm menu for July. Later in the month, we celebrate the corn harvest with a full day of activities on July 30.

Visit the market’s website for more details and for updates on vendors and events as they happen. The market operates 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, in the Plaza at 501 in historic downtown Ferguson.

Special Events:

• July 9: Wild Bird Sanctuary will be on hand with a special bird guest. Jacck Art Studio will be on hand with creative activities, 9 a.m. to noon. • July 16: Learn about Composting with Earth Dance

Organic Farm and School, 8 a.m. to noon • July 23: A Red Circle Resource Day • July 30: Fresh Corn Roast, Kids’ Corny Jokes Contest, and Corn Husk Doll Activity

Music:

• July 9: Cheri Evans, 9-11 a.m. • July 16: Readus Miller, 9-11 a.m. • July 30: Free Champagne Band – Uncorked, 9-11 a.m.

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, 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), Stretchin’ Issa Habit (stretch therapy)

Yoga at the Market:

• Every week, 9 a.m., by Expressions 4 U Yoga. Please sign up on their website: www.expressions4u.org/ events.

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 314298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

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

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314-921-2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 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. 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.

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.

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

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314-402-7025.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

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

Saturdays: Clothing sale

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m. For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support

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

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

Sundays: Meat shoot

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

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

Sundays: Jennings DoDads meeting

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

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

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

HEALTH

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

Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon–1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954.

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

Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@ sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

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UMSL golfers pick up awards

University of Missouri-St. Louis senior Joel Sylven and junior Juan Antonio Padilla were named to the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) Ping All-America Team on June 27. Sylven earned First Team honors while Padilla was named to the honorable mention team.

Sylven becomes the first player in program history to be a three-time All-American. He was a third team selection in 2018-19 and earned honorable mention honors in 2019-20.

Sylven paced the Tritons with a 72.88 scoring average, recorded six top 10 finishes and was individual medalist four times this season including win the GLVC and NCAA Championships. He recorded par of better in 17 of 60 rounds, including a season-low 67 which he achieved three times this season.

Sylven is the program’s career scoring leader at 73.28.

Padilla earns his first All-America honor after finishing the season with a 74.88 scoring average which was third best on the team. He recorded par or better in four of 32 rounds and his best finish of the season came at the GLVC Championships where he finished in a tie for sixth with a score of 217. Padilla shot a season-low 70 in the opening round of the Doc Spragg Fall Invitational and matched that in the opening round of the GLVC Championships back in April. * Well deserved

UMSL basketball player earns first scholar-athlete award

The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced on June 24 that University of Missouri-St. Louis graduate student forward Alex LaPorta has been selected as the GLVC Winter/Spring Sports Scholar-Athlete of the Year for women’s basketball.

She is the first Triton in program history to win the league’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year award and is the second Triton this year to be named a Scholar-Athlete joining Charlotte Richards who was named the winner for volleyball back in January.

LaPorta, a two-time First Team All-GLVC selection, is the program leader in rebounds with 1,130 and is third all-time in scoring with 1,509 points, assists (427), steals (205) and free throws made (204). She helped lead UMSL to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2013-14 this past season and a school-record 23 wins. LaPorta averaged 11.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game this past season. Her 113 assists were tops in the league this season while her 3.9 assists per game were second best in the conference.

The Highland, Illinois native’s on-the-court accomplishments were not the only accolades she picked up during her final season, as she was named Academic All-District by CoSIDA, Academic All-GLVC and is a recipient of the GLVC’s Council of Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence, finishing with a 3.85 GPA while pursuing her MBA. * Excels in classroom and on the court

Ambush setting up tryout camp

The professional St. Louis Ambush soccer team plays their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

They will be conducting an opportunity for additional players at the Vetta Sports Complex in St. Charles for the 2022-2023 season.

All the details will be forthcoming but the dates are Sept. 4 and Sept. 5.

Go to www.STLAmbush.com for additional information. * Start working out now for September

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: Cool off with creamy lemon goodness

Celebrate warm weather outdoors with a refreshing treat like Cool Lemon Lush.

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Cool Lemon Lush

Ingredients:

Nonstick cooking spray 2cups flour 1cup butter, softened 2packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese 1cup sugar 1lemon, juice only 2instant lemon pudding mix packages (3 ounces each) 4cups milk 1container (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed chopped pecans

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine flour and butter using pastry cutter. Press into bottom of baking pan. Bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Juice lemon into mixture; continue mixing until blended. Pour mixture over cooled crust. Set aside. In medium bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until thickened. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Spread whipped topping over pudding layer. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

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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.

‘Back to the Future’ sends Marty and Doc to Broadway

After travelling back and forth in time, Doc Brown and Marty McFly made their way to the theater stage. “Back to the Future: The Musical” became a popular production in London’s West End that will soon head to Broadway.

In 1985, Michael J. Fox, who starred in “Family Ties” at that time, teamed up with Christopher Lloyd to become one of the most iconic duos in history. The franchise kept them busy with trips to the Hill Valley Circa 2015 as well as the Wild West. In the early 1990’s, an animated version of “Back to the Future” became part of the CBS Saturday morning lineup.

Transforming movies into live productions has become rather common over the years. In 1988, for instance, John Waters directed “Hairspray,” a look back at the teenage dance shows of the 1950’s. Ricki Lake played Tracey Turnblad, a girl who became part of the ensemble of one of those shows. Years later, the film was adapted into a musical and in 2007, Nikki Blonsky and John Travolta took the lead roles of Tracey and her mother. Watching Travolta dance his heart out in drag was worth the price of admission.

In the 1994, Walt Disney Studios released “The Lion King,” an animated adventure inspired by Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Matthew Broderick supplied the adult voice of Simba, son of Mufasa, who avenged the death of his father and took his rightful place as King of the Pride Lands. The film later became a wildly successful stage play. In 2019, Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”) directed a live-action version of “Lion King” with the voice talents of Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor and the inimitable James Earl Jones.

Shakespeare also was on hand for “West Side Story,” a contemporary retelling of “Romeo and Juliet.” The original Broadway production was nominated for six Tony Awards and, a few years later, the film adaptation won ten Academy Awards, including an Oscar for Rita Moreno’s performance as Rita. In the movie, Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer played Maria and Tony, two young people who fell in love and wanted to get married, but the rivalries of two gangs stood in their way. Known for “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein” and other comedies, Mel Brooks directed the satirical film “The Producers” in 1967. Zero Mostel starred as Max Bialystock, a greedy Broadway producer who did unethical things to avoid bankruptcy. Max’s fortunes changed after meeting Leopold “Leo” Bloom (Gene Wilder), an accountant who believed they could make more money with a big budget flop than a hit. Years later, Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick played the characters on Broadway and in a 2005 feature film adaptation.

“Back to the Future,” “Hairspray,” “West Side Story” and “The Producers” showed how well movies and stage productions could be adapted for different venues and audiences. With more films now in the pipeline, the trend could certainly continue.

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Who’s running the asylum?

“Come and babysit your grandkids while we go on a 10th anniversary get-a-away,” my daughter begged.

“Let me think,” I said. “Naturally, the positive will be the bonding, the memories and the fun. But then there’s also the downside of the fractures and twisted ankles.”

“Oh pshaw, we’re next to a quickie clinic. If anything breaks on them then medical help is around the corner.”

“I was talking about me. My bones are brittle. If I try and lift one of those overfed dumplings my spine will compress into sawdust.”

“Naw. It will be an adventure,” she coaxed. “Besides, there’s unlimited access to the pool next door.”

Hmm, how hard could it be to watch three little munchers under the age of seven with one still drooling and in diapers? After all, didn’t I raise three kids and survive? Well…there was that fourth one. But it was a simple mistake of leaving the little bugger at a rest stop in Des Moines. Hmph, one slight blooper and it’s held against you for the rest of your life. There’s still the possibility that he’ll find his way home.

Crushed vertebrae and mangled joints be darned, I packed up and headed out to watch the little tot-lets and enjoy that heated pool.

Day one proved uneventful. The fridge had dinners ready to microwave; the house was orderly; the kids were thrilled to see me.

The coming days saw a crack in the stability of things. There was no milk for the baby. If I ran to the store I’d have to lift and belt three kids in the car and that would be the end of my backbone. I substituted some blueberry soda for the baby. She loved it, but no longer drank her milk.

“Blue juice, blue juice!” she cried as she tossed her bottle angrily at my face.

The kids soon became cranky. It could have been from staying up late watching shows and snacking on popcorn with M & M’s. I felt fine. Probably because I fell sound asleep two minutes into the movie while the kiddies stayed up all night wide-eyed.

I quickly let myself go. I stopped wearing makeup and slept in my clothes. But that was because if the police came in the morning at least I’d be dressed. I glanced in the mirror and noticed I only had one hoop earring in. I looked like a crazed pirate.

I awoke one morning to a crash in the kitchen. The toddlers stacked up boxes and got the raspberry ripple from the freezer top. They didn’t’ understand that ice cream for breakfast was a one-time deal. They were covered in sticky goo and needed a bath. Thank goodness for the 24-hour pool next door.

Days into sitting, someone accidentally let the cat out and we didn’t see him again. But it made me feel better. That just proved unintended accidents happen all the time – at home and at rest stops.

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: Classic Children’s Books

ACROSS

1. Kitchen boss 5. Churchill’s “so few” 8. Epochs 12. “Watch out!” on a golf course 13. East of Java 14. *Pinocchio’s state of being 15. Hard currency 16. Emanation 17. TV and radio 18. *Mr. Popper’s birds 20. Newspaper piece 21. *Like “Goosebumps Classic” 22. “What?” 23. *Richard Scarry’s Things That Go 26. Oxygenate, as in lawn 29. Skin cyst 30. Middle Eastern meat dish, pl. 33. Antonym of “yup” 35. Dispatch boat 37. Female sheep 38. Throat infection 39. Searching for E.T. org. 40. *”I think I can, I think I can...”, e.g. 42. *”____ Spot run!” 43. Accounting journal 45. *The Plaza Hotel resident of kids’ book fame 47. Long, long time 48. Caffeine-containing nut trees 50. Off-color 52. *Ludwig Bemelmans’ Parisian boarding school resident 55. Middle Eastern porter 56. Movie “____ Brockovich” 57. Karl of politics 59. In a cold manner 60. Obscenity 61. Middle of March 62. Fringe benefit 63. *Side for Green Eggs 64. Put in the outbox

DOWN

1. Chlorofluorocarbon, abbr. 2. Obstacle to jump through 3. Great Lake 4. Tiny fox with large ears 5. Two halves of a diameter 6. Like one in isolation cell 7. Evergreen trees 8. *Babar, e.g. 9. Thumb-up catch 10. Full of enthusiasm 11. *”The Little Mermaid” domain 13. Stock exchange, in Paris 14. Affair, to Emmanuel Macron 19. Michael Douglas’ 1987 greedy role 22. “For ____ a jolly ...” 23. *Clement Clark Moore’s famous beginning 24. Live it up 25. Join forces 26. Aid in crime 27. Bodies 28. *Athos’, Porthos’ and Aramis’ swords 31. *Corduroy or Paddington 32. Stiff grass bristle 34. *D’Artagnan’s sword 36. *It ends, according to Shel Silverstein 38. North American purple berry 40. ____ at Work, band 41. Give in 44. Worshipful 46. Isis’ brother and husband 48. Cause and effect cycle? 49. Abhorrence 50. RBG’s collar, e.g. 51. Arabic for commander 52. Screen 53. Lymphatic swelling 54. Like certain Steven 55. Senior’s fragile body part 58. New York time