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In the Valley of Flowers
Around Town Community Voices By Dr. Gloria J. Johnson. Pg. 2 Jim and Cathy Berges gift $400,000 to support Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s robotics program. Pg. 4
Special Section COME ON OUT TO THIS WEEKENDS FESTIVAL! Valley of Flowers Festival May 4, 5 and 6. Pg. 6
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The 2018 Valley of Flowers Queen Court.
Florissant’s Valley of Flowers Festival Celebrates the Muny’s 100th anniversary Since 1963, the Valley of Flowers Festival celebration has been the “first festival of spring” featuring a variety of events, including a superb parade. This three-day celebration taking place May 4, 5 and 6, has activities for everyone. It includes a flower and plant sale, culturally diverse performances, baseball games, a classic car show, vendor/craft fair, flea market, a pretty baby photo contest, children’s activities and, of course, good food. Carnival games and exciting rides are featured at the Duchesne Knights of Columbus Fairgrounds. The official parade on Sunday, May 6 is a highlight of the weekend that leads up to the crowning of the Valley of Flowers Queen and Court at the Duchesne Knights of Columbus Pavilion. This year’s parade will feature more than 100 participants beginning with mobile units departing from the James J. Eagan Center at 1:45 p.m.
Decorated vehicles and floats will proceed west on Parker Road to New Florissant Road where youth and walking units, as well as the marching bands will merge. The complete parade will then travel south on New Florissant prior to turning west on rue St. Francois past the official parade reviewing stands, then left on St. Ferdinand, proceeding then to Washington Street and concluding at the Knights of Columbus Fairgrounds. The theme for the 2018 Valley of Flowers Parade is “Muny’s 100th” and will feature many floats and units decorated to reflect themes of the Muny’s plays which have taken place over the last 100 years. Many city officials and local municipal emergency responder vehicles, the Valley of Flowers reigning Queen and Court, and all seventeen 2018 candidates as well as car clubs, walking units, horse groups, dog clubs, dance schools and scout groups, that
make up the fabric of our community, will participate to help create a colorful and fun parade. When the parade concludes at the Knights of Columbus Grounds, the candidates will proceed to the pavilion stage where Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider will crown the 2018 Valley of Flowers Queen and Court at 4 p.m. Prior to the crowning ceremony, awards will be presented to the various winning parade units and their sponsors, and the Pretty Baby Photo Contest winners. The Valley of Flowers Committee has selected Richard Cox, owner and operator of Danmark Tire and Auto Center at 735 N. Highway 67 in Florissant, as the 2018 Valley of Flowers Parade Marshall. Cox has operated the business since 1976. In the early 1980’s he submitted a competitive bid See ‘VALLEY’ page 6
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COMMUNITY VOICES Looking back on 24 years of help with Catherine By Dr. Gloria J. Johnson On January 1, 2018, Life Source Consultants began the celebration of “Twenty-Four Incredible Years” of service to victims and families of domestic and sexual violence. Twenty-four years ago all I had was a dream. Now 24 years later 9,089 lives have been touched through services provided by Life Source with 26,134 callers receiving assistance, resources and/or referrals on our crisis helpline. Catherine is part of that dream that began 24 years ago. She is 63 years old and has been married to Bill for 40 years. Bill was a good provider and he took very good care of their five children. The kids had a very nice home, a car at age 16, stylish clothes, and a dad who loved them very much. There was only one problem, he didn’t treat their mother with the respect she deserved. He beat her on weekends, called her stupid in front of others, degraded her by
making fun of her and then saying he was just joking. Now that all of the children are gone, Bill is constantly telling Catherine that one day the kids are going to stop by the house and find her body. He is threatening her because for the first time in their marriage she has decided not to accept his abuse any more. Can you believe that? At age 63, she has discovered that she really can live a life of peace, even at this stage of her life. She has also discovered that she is entitled to part of Bill’s pension so she can still live comfortably (of course he won’t have none of that). We have collaborated with legal services to assist her begin a new life that is free of abuse. Catherine didn’t leave while the children were young because she was a stay-at-home mom. She knew they would suffer financially and she could not provide the things they needed for a decent livelihood. And so the dream lives on. The dream to make it possible for women like Catherine to never feel alone again wondering if anyone understands what she is going through, or even cares. I want every victim and her family to know that someone does care about
your situation. Specialized programs and outreach services have been developed and are available to give abused women the resources, opportunities, restored hope, and courage to change their lives for the better. “Love Doesn’t Hurt.” Call Life Source Consultants: 314-524-0686. Dr. Gloria J. Johnson is the Founder/CEO of Life Source Consultants, the first non-residential African American domestic and sexual violence organization in the State of Missouri. Motivated by a deep love and commitment to abused women and to forever change images and perceptions toward domestic violence, family violence and abuse, Johnson shares true life stories of victims in her book “I Cried Alone.” Johnson received a Master’s in Biblical Counseling and a Ph.D. in marriage and family counseling from Biblical Life College and Seminary. 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.
Center for Hearing & Speech offers free hearing, speech and vision screenings on May 5 As part of National Better Hearing and Speech Month in May, the Center for Hearing & Speech will provide free hearing, speech and vision screenings for children ages one and over and free hearing screenings for adults on Saturday, May 5. The screenings are part of the annual “Free Clinic Day” at the center’s headquarters, 9835 Manchester Road in Rock Hill. Appointments are required and
can be obtained by calling 314-737-5091. Licensed, certified clinicians will perform the screenings and offer treatment and prevention methods for children from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and for adults from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Children ages one and up will receive free hearing screenings and free speechlanguage screenings, with children three and over also eligible to receive free
vision screenings. A 15-minute speech consultation can also be arranged by appointment. Free hearing screenings will be available for adults, including a one-on-one consultation with an audiologist. There are a limited number of appointments available for adults wanting to experience a temporary hearing aid and to learn about how to successfully live as an individual who is hard of hearing. Breakfast also will be included. Approximately 260,000 people in the St. Louis metropolitan area have some type of hearing loss. During National Better Hearing and Speech Month, efforts are made to draw attention to more than 28 million Americans who suffer from hearing loss, a number expected to double by 2030. The center’s audiologists and speech/language pathologists have doctoral or master’s degrees, are state licensed and nationally certified. Each year more than 15,000 people are served by the Center’s professionals, including thousands of children who benefit from the Center’s School Screening program. For additional information, call 314-968-4710 or visit www. chsstl.org.
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Hazelwood School District residents elect new school board directors The April 2018 elections are over and the ballots have been counted, residents of the Hazelwood School District elected the following individuals to serve a three-year term on the school board: Elizabeth (Betsy) A. Rachel is a stay-at-home mom who is actively engaged with the Hazelwood School District. She earned her master’s degree in social work from St. Louis University, and her bachelor’s Elizabeth Betsy Rachel degree in sociology from Maryville University. In addition, she maintains licensure by the State of Missouri as a clinical social worker. Rachel has several years of professional experience providing community-based social work services, assisting individuals throughout North St. Louis County to navigate through a multitude of challenging life circumstances. Rachel is married with two young sons. She and
her husband are active members of Florissant Valley Christian Church where their family attends and serves regularly. Diane Livingston is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, mathematics major. She received her master’s degree in education from Linden- Diane Livingston wood University. Livingston resides in Black Jack with her husband of 44 years. They have two children who attended Hazelwood Schools, K-12. Both her son and daughter are graduates of Missouri universities and still live within the Hazelwood School District. The board members-elect, were sworn-in prior to the board of education meeting on April 17. Photos courtesy Hazelwood School District
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Jim and Cathy Berges gift $400,000 to support Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s robotics program As six eastern Missouri Photo courtesy GSEM Girl Scouts from the Jennings school district prepare to attend a global, invite-only robotics championship in Houston, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is pleased to recognize Jim and Cathy Berges for their generous donation of $400,000 which will support the expansion of the organization’s robotics program. The six girls call themselves the Royal Queens and they are one of only two teams attending from eastern Missouri – they are also the only Girl Scout team going to the robotics championship. In 2017, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri supported 55 FIRST robotic teams, more than any other youth-serving organization in the region. By 2020, the organization will double that number to 110, thanks to an investment made by the Berges. The council’s robotics program offers G.I.R.L.s (Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, Leaders) across eastern Missouri hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) engagement and interaction at a young age and inspires them to become leaders in these fields. Ninety-three percent of eastern Missouri Girl Scouts report increased interest in STEM after participating in a STEM program. Last year girls earned 16,141 STEM badges. “Having a STEM-educated workforce is key to attracting great industry to this region,” Jim and Cathy Berges said. “The technical fields tend to be dominated by males. While women represent 52-percent of college graduates, only 20-percent are in technical fields. Getting more women into technical fields is one way to close the gap. We are excited to expand STEM-related opportunities for these girls.” The Berges family has been a strong proponent of Girl Scouting, donating more than a million dollars to Girl Scouts of Eastern
Missouri as individuals and through the Berges Family Foundation. In 2014, the Berges Family Foundation pledged a matching grant for the build out and ongoing support of the Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center. This 6,500 square-foot space serves as a hub for Girl Scouts with stateof-the-art equipment, demonstration kitchen, parents’ lounge, STEM lab and area for robotics competitions and simulations. “Jim and Cathy Berges have had a profound impact on Girl Scouting and we are very grateful for their continued support and commitment to our girls,” said Bonnie Barczykowski, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. “This gift will enable thousands of girls throughout our region to build their science and technology skills. At Girl Scouts, we encourage girls’ interest in STEM-related fields and develop unique K-12 curriculum that inspires girls to embrace scientific discovery in their lives.” Girl Scouts Kamille Anderson, Vita Baker, Amber Smith, Ashlynn Smith, Jahnya Watkins and Zoi Fraction Williams are presenting their clean water initiative at the FIRST LEGO League Jr. World Festival Expo in Houston. The Girl Scouts, who are in kindergarten through third grade, formed their robotic team, the Royal Queens, in September 2017 with the goal of sharing their STEM-related findings on this world stage.
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Leah Batton Hazelwood West High School Sponsored by John A. Leber Jr. Licensed Professional Counselor
Isabella Cortese Home School Sponsored by Old Town Donuts
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Rosati-Kain High School Sponsored by Handyman True Value Hardware
Incarnate Word Academy Sponsored by Kens Auto Repair and Towing
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Rosati-Kain High School Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council
Hazelwood West High School Sponsored by Hendel’s Restaurant
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McCluer North High School Sponsored by Johnny Londoff Chevrolet
Incarnate Word Academy Sponsored by Cannoli’s Restaurant
Emily Noonan Duchesne Catholic High School Sponsored by Citizens National Bank
Katie O’Brien Hazelwood West High School Sponsored by VFW Post 4105
Emma Fischer Trinity Catholic High School Sponsored by Dooley’s Florist and Gifts
Carly Ormsby Incarnate Word Academy Sponsored by Copal Construction
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McCluer North High School Sponsored by Strinni School of Dance
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VALLEY from cover for servicing vehicles for the city of Florissant. He was recently awarded a similar contract for the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District. Cox is a resident of Florissant with his family. He is a very active member of the Cornerstone Christian Church and dedicates much of his time and resources to the church. The Valley of Flowers Festival fairgrounds site offers something for everyone There will be many activities at the Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council grounds on Washington Street between St. Ferdinand and Lindbergh Blvd. (N. Hwy 67) next to St. Ferdinand Shrine. All weekend enjoy the rides, games, beverages, great food and famous barbeque. There are even more rides available for younger children as well as the grand Ferris Wheel for everyone. On Friday night only, all rides will be one ticket. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday treat yourself to an ice-cold beer from one of our beer trailers or a delicious margarita from the margarita stand. The Knights will serve their delicious barbecue ribs, pork steaks, walking tacos, boneless wings, brats, hot dogs and hamburgers Friday through Sunday. Other food
and game booths, all sponsored by local nonprofit organizations, will offer a variety of festival foods and games. The beer garden will be open Friday through Sunday. The Knights of Columbus grounds are open on Friday from 4 p.m. to close, on Saturday from 11 a.m. to close, and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to close. Please do not park on the local shopping center lots. There is ample parking in the field on St. Charles Street or at St. Ferdinand Park and walk the path to the festival. To maintain a family-friendly and neighborhood atmosphere, the festival committee will once again require that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. There are other short-term changes to better manage the crowds and traffic flow in and around the festival grounds. The plan includes temporary traffic regulations to prevent festival traffic from interfering with local businesses including the no parking policy at Florissant Meadows Shopping Center and Dierbergs, a well-enforced dress code and increased overall security. Additionally, no one will be allowed to enter the Knights Grounds after 8 p.m. on any evening.
Gardeners of Florissant plant sale The Valley of Flowers plant sale is sponsored by the local Gardeners of Florissant, a nonprofit organization, which is committed to protecting and beautifying the environment and sharing their knowledge with others. The 2018 sale will once again feature another huge selection of flowering plants, (both garden and indoor), vegetables and herbs at reasonable prices. Visitors to the sale will find offerings that bloom from spring through late fall and are suitable for most home environments whether sunny, shady, moist or dry. There will also be various lovely foliage and flowering hanging baskets and preplanted decorative containers. The plant sale will also have several raffles for valuable garden-related prizes. Anyone interested in growing a vegetable garden this spring will find tables of different types of tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. Club members are happy to help decide on varieties that will grow well in their gardens. Several members are certified as Master Gardeners and are always willing to share their expertise with patrons. The Gardeners of Florissant plant sale will be held in the ice rink pavilion at the
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James J. Eagan Center beginning at noon until 9 p.m. on Friday, May 4. It will then continue Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additional information about the club, its activities and various plants can be found at www.florissantmo.com - then search “Gardeners of Florissant,” when it opens to select “Projects/Events”. Walk in the “Volksmarch” The St. Louis Stuttgart Volksmarch Club will sponsor this free “People’s Walk” through interesting and scenic areas. This is a non-competitive, recreational, family-time stroll. Volksmarchers may (for a small fee) keep track of their event/distance in official record books that are available. The Volksmarch will be held Saturday, May 5, with registration from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the pavilion on the path behind the Old Town Partners and Valley of Flowers house at 601 rue St. Charles. The “Peoples Walk” begins on the path adjacent to the pavilion and continues through the friendly streets of Old Town Florissant. Along the way, many of the activities of the festival will be highlighted as well as some of the historic homes located throughout Old Town Florissant. Old Town Partners car show Florissant Old Town Partners invites you to come
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and enjoy a car show set against the backdrop of the historic business district of Old Town Florissant. The car show will be on Saturday May 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. along rue St. Francois. The Open Class show will feature approximately 150 cars. The car show line up will be from St. Pierre Street to Lafayette Street on St. Francois. Through traffic will be closed and only cars in the show will be allowed admittance to the street beginning 8 a.m. Registration for cars is $15. Trophies will be awarded at 3 p.m. Call the Old Town Partners office at 314-837-0033 or 314-537-3425 for pre-registration and information (If necessary, a rainout date has been planned for May 12). Pretty Baby Photo Contest The Pretty Baby Photo Contest will be held on the ice rink of the James J. Eagan Center on Friday, May 4, from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The contest is for children two years of age or younger. View all the photos and cast your vote to help decide the winner. Entries are judged in two categories: “Personality” – as depicted in the photo and “Popularity” – demonstrated by donations from the public who vote at the booth. To enter your favorite baby, send in a four-inch
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by six-inch photo (or smaller) featuring one child per photo along with a $5 registration fee by May 4. Entries after this deadline will be charged a $7 entry fee. Make checks payable to the “Valley of Flowers Festival.” On the back of the photo include the name of the child, parents’ names, address, phone number and age of the baby. Send the photo with info and the entry fee to: Valley of Flowers Festival, 601rue St. Charles, Florissant, MO 63031. To have your photo returned, please include a selfaddressed stamped envelope with your entry. The winners will receive an award and gift basket at the awards ceremony on Sunday, May 6 preceding the crowning of the queen and the court at the Knights of Columbus Pavilion. The Valley of Flowers Festival Committee sponsors this contest and the proceeds are used for the Valley of Flowers Children’s area. Craft and vendor fair and flea market The annual craft and vendor fair will be on the ice rink pavilion of the James J. Eagan Center on Friday, May 4, from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. At this ever-popular event, See ‘VALLEY’ page 8
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local crafters and vendors will have a wide variety of products that make for the perfect gift for any occasion. Returning favorites include: jewelry, one-of-a-kind gift baskets, gourmet food mixes, unique accessories, and garden ornaments. To reserve a booth, call the Valley of Flowers office at 314-837-0033 or apply online at www.florissantvalleyofflowers.com. Florissant Old Town Partners will host their annual flea market on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center on Friday, May 4, from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This event will offer a wide variety of items that includes antiques, garden items, Christmas items and more. A food court with multicultural flavors The food court tent on the James J. Eagan grounds is a culinary delight. Enjoy the variety of foods from the many nationalities that includes: old-fashioned, American-style, barbecued meats and side dishes; kettle corn; funnel cakes chicken strips; nachos; ice cream; foods of various cultures and much more. Various beverages will also be available. The food court opens Friday, May 4, from noon to 9 p.m. and
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The Florissant Police Department and the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District will be onsite and hosting various first responders’ demonstrations at the James J. Eagan Center along Waterford Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be canine demonstrations, one at 10:30 a.m. and the second at 2 p.m. Suburban XII North Varsity High School baseball games
Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kid’s World Kid’s World will be on the grounds of the James J. Eagan Center and will feature many activities to stimulate young minds and bodies. R. W. Magic among others will perform for free within the area. “Eddie” the Florissant K-9 Community Service dog will be in attendance. In addition to all the free entertainment and activities there will be a petting zoo, pony rides, and a bounce house for a small fee. Kid’s World will be on Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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All six teams in the conference will play. Location: Koch Park Field #2. Enjoy the competition of high school baseball games during the Valley of Flowers Festival week. The schedule is as follows: • Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. – Hazelwood West (Home) vs. Riverview Gardens • Friday, May 4 at 4 p.m. - Hazelwood East (Home) vs. Hazelwood Central • Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m. – McCluer (Home) vs. McCluer North Pitch Hit and Run Thursday, May 3, 6 p.m. Location: Koch Park Field #4 Children ages seven to fourteen are invited to participate in the Pitch, Hit and Run competition. Participants compete in three stations; pitching, hitting and running with a chance to advance to Sectionals, Team Championships. This program is free but requires pre-registration by May 2. To register, call the JKF Community Center at 314921-4250 or the James J. Eagan Center at 314-921-4466.
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The Hazelwood School District is partnering with the Spanish Lake Community Association and St. Louis County for the 12th Annual Youth
and Family Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Twillman Elementary School at 11831 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County. Families will be able to obtain information to help them provide a safe and enriching summer for their children. They can also con-
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nect with organizations and resources that support the entire community. There will be fun activities, free books and a complimentary lunch will be served (while supplies last).
May 5: Run/walk fundraiser
The Hazelwood Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Council invites students, families, and the entire community to participate in the 37th Annual Hazelwood PTA Scholarship Run/Walk event. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The first race begins at 8:30 a.m. All activities will take place at Hazelwood Central High School at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. This year, the goal is to raise $50,000 to provide scholarships for another 100 students, valued at $500 each. This community event has something for everyone: quarter-mile, half-mile, one-mile, 5K race, and a color blast run. The event will also include a health and wellness fair with several vendors, student entertainment and concession stands. Interested participants can register today for $5 by visiting http://bit.ly/HSDRun-
Walk18. If you would like to make a donation toward the scholarship fund, go to the Hazelwood PTA Council website at http://www.hazelwoodptacouncil.com. Volunteers are needed to make the run/walk event a success. Many opportunities are available to assist the PTA Council as the race approaches. For details, please call 314953-5000.
May 12: Meat shoots
Florissant Eagles Meat Shoots take place every Saturday through May 12. There will not be a shoot on St. Patrick’s Day. There is a barrel length limit, no bull barrels. Shoots start at noon so get there early.
May 17-18: Golf fundraiser
The Hubert H. Hoosman, Jr. Circle of Excellence Scholarship Foundation goal is to assist students in their quest for obtaining licenses, certifications, and degrees through institutions of higher education. The foundation’s first “official” fundraisers will happen May 17 from 6 – 9 p.m. and will be the “Circle of Excellence Recep-
tion” at Lowes Café at 8911 Natural Bridge in St Louis. The admission is $25 per person. On May 18 at Old Florissant Golf Course, shotgun start at 12 p.m. The cost is $200 per golfer, sponsorships and golf packages are available by visiting www.hhhcoesfoundation.org. Tickets and sponsorship details are available at www. eventbrite.com/e/hubert-h-hoosmanjr-first-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-43316836825.
May 19: Rummage sale
Calvary UCC’s Spring Rummage Sale is from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at 2501 Hartland Ave., one block from Ritenour Middle School. There will be clothes, linens, books, CD’s, VCR tapes, household and many other interesting items. Food will also be available for purchase. Call 314-429-7464 with questions.
May 19: Food drive
Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host its 10th annual Shop Out Hunger Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The region-wide food drive is held to restock the shelves of both its distribution center located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd. and its 220 community partner agencies. Volunteers from over 220 agencies will be staffed outside of more than 130 grocery stores – including Dierbergs, Schnucks, Shop-n-Save and Straub’s – collecting non-perishable food items and donations that will stay in each area’s community. OFS also teams up with numerous community partners including Franklin County Hunger Task Force, Jefferson County Hunger Task Force, St. Charles Community Council, and area food pantries across 12 counties. Volunteers are needed to greet customers and collect donations at various grocery store partners. For further details on volunteering or donating food, call 314-726-5355 or visit ShopOutHunger.OperationFoodSearch.org.
May 21: Golf tournament
Christian Hospital Foundation is hosting their eighth-annual Golf Outing at Norwood Hills Country Club. The day includes lunch, 18 holes with shotgun start, on-course refreshments/snacks and games, auction with mobile bidding and an awards reception with cocktails and dinner immediately after play. Proceeds from the outing will help the foundation continue in its mission to provide service, compassionate care and clinical excellence to directly improve the health and wellness of our community. Sponsorships are still available and cost for a foursome is $1,000; individual play is $250; or cocktail/dinner only is $80. For more information, please visit the website at http://www.christianhospital.org/golf or contact Mindy Copp at 314-653-4410 or Mindy.Copp@bjc. org.
June 8-9: Collectables show
40th Annual Swap - A – Rama Breweriana & Beer Can Collectibles Show takes place June 8-9 from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Grounds at 50 Rue St. Francois in Florissant.
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The Jennings Do-Dads are excited to announce the 25th annual Juvenile Justice Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Normandie Golf Club at 7605 St. Charles Rock Rd. in St. Louis. The tournament format will be a four-player team, 18hole scramble. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each of four flights. There will be refreshments available during the event and all participants are invited to the Normandie Golf Club pavilion for food and beverages following the tournament. There will also be attendance prizes and plenty of fun for everyone. Team entry (four players) cost is $350 and includes greens fees, cart, limited beverages at course, attendance prizes and the post-tournament food and refreshments. Limited to the first 36 teams, entry forms and fees are preferred by May 31, although you may register and pay up to the day of the tournament. You can also pay online with a major credit card via PayPal at www.jenningsdodads.org. Register and pay by May 31, 2018 and the cost per foursome will be reduced to $320. Credit cards will be accepted the day of the tournament as a form of payment this year. All participants and donors will receive a tournament program. Golfers will receive a packet of gifts, handed out when registering on the day of the tournament.
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: A cappella singers
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 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.
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Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed
The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.
Weekdays: Volunteer drivers
The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 314-615-4516.
Mondays: Choral Art Singers
Mondays: City council meetings
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.
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Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.
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Cross Keys Middle School receives grant to revitalize performing arts program Cross Keys Middle School (CKMS), in the Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD), has received a grant from STAGES St. Louis’ JumpStart Theatre program. JumpStart is a three-year program that will equip CKMS faculty and administrators with the skills and resources to produce the school’s first musical theatre production. CKMS is one of three middle schools across the St. Louis region to receive this grant. “I hope that our kids grow, have fun, and they discover the possibilities in the arts, not just on stage, but behind stage also,” said Talya Perry, choir teacher at CKMS. “I know, first-hand, that the arts can be very beneficial for students. This grant will jump start our theatre program by providing us with the training and resources needed to put on quality productions.” The JumpStart Theatre Program equips nontheatre teachers with the skills and resources to produce musicals through a proven combination of hands-on mentoring and boot-camp style training. Because of their success in producing Broadway-quality productions over its 32-year
history, and its commitment to performing arts education through the STAGES Performing Arts Academy, STAGES St. Louis was chosen as one of two theatre companies in the country to spearhead the initiative, offering mentorship, training and guidance to selected schools. To qualify for the grant, schools must not currently have a theatre or performing arts program. Although, CKMS does have choir and drama clubs as after-school activities, there is no designated program that marries the two to produce high-quality theatre performances. Students who participate will be more effective problem solvers and enhance their creativity. “We have untapped potential at CKMS, and in all of our FFSD schools which have so much talent and creativity that can often go unnoticed,” said Christopher Clark, principal at CKMS. “This is a chance for children to shine and literally take center stage. I am certain that our students, CKMS, and FFSD will reap the benefits of this programming for years to come.”
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Jalapeno Brownies Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 15 min | Servings: 16
Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapenos, pureed 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup, plus 3 tablespoons, all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt powdered sugar (optional) Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In medium bowl, whisk oil, sugar, eggs, jalapenos and vanilla until blended. In separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Mix just until combined.
Pour into greased 8-by-8-inch baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until brownies pull away from sides of pan easily. Cool in pan on wire rack.
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Darkly comic ‘Cobra Kai’ continues ‘Karate Kid’ saga
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Several iconic movies helped define the 1980s, not the least of which was “The Karate Kid.” Ralph Macchio starred as Daniel LaRusso, a teenager from New Jersey who comes to sunny California with his mom. Daniel finds love, but also runs afoul of Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), a member of the Cobra Kai karate dojo. After conflicts and beatings, Daniel, with the help of his new mentor Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), faces Johnny and his friends at a karate tournament. After three movie sequels, one of which starred Oscar winner Hilary Swank, and a reboot with Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, the saga continues in “Cobra Kai,” a new series on YouTube Red. The first two episodes show Johnny barely making a living as a handyman for rich clients. Johnny’s stepdad, played by Ed Asner, is tired of helping him out, so he gives him one last check before walking out of his life. In contrast, Daniel has become a successful automobile salesman, using his karate skills in ads for LaRusso Motors. He has left Reseda behind and now lives with his lovely wife and children in upscale Encino. Daniel’s living the American dream until he sees a resurrected Cobra Kai dojo preparing to open. Johnny is using his stepdad’s money to bring the “Way of the Fist” to a new generation, which throws Daniel for a loop. The original “Karate Kid” was violent for its time, but the new “Cobra Kai” series is harder and gritter than any of the movies. In a recreation of the scene where Mr. Miyagi saved Daniel from the Cobra Kai members, Johnny saves Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) from a parking lot beatdown. Unfortunately, Johnny switches from defense to offense, beating these bullies until the police arrive.
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Daniel’s idyllic life also is shown to have some flaws. His son Anthony (Griffin Santopietro) is addicted to video games while daughter Samantha (Mary Mouser) keeps secrets from her father. Seeing Johnny and the Cobra Kai dojo once again puts Daniel into an emotional tailspin. Both he and his high school rival continue to have flashbacks about their conflicts back in the day. Subsequent “Cobra Kai” episodes " promise to be even darker. The trailPhoto courtesy Sony Pictures Television ers hint that Miguel, now one of Johnny’s students, may embrace the Cobra Kai mantra too much. Wishing his Okinawan mentor was still around to guide him, Daniel loses his way, and there’s the promise of another showdown with Johnny. There are even accusations that the famous final kick to the face in “Karate Kid” might have been illegal according to tournament rules. Based on the first two episodes, “Cobra Kai” is a satisfying online reboot of the film franchise. The producers are making good use of YouTube Red to push the outside of the envelope. The series becomes available online on May 2. 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.
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Crossword: MOTHER’S DAY
‘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.
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Moore On Life Oh that I could be a cat. And not because I could lick my toes in public; everyone knows that’s supposed to be done in private. No, it’s because cats can fall into the deepest of sleep with the twitch of their tail. Cats sleep on average 12-16 hours a day-sweet, restful sleep. I haven’t had a good night’s sleep since 1995. I remember it clearly because it still haunts me. There I was in a lovely, comatose-like slumber when all of a sudden my husband bolted upright in the dead of night and blurted out, “What’s that?! Did you hear that noise?” As suddenly as he yelled out this alert, he just as suddenly twisted over and fell back onto his pillow then began snoring like a chainsaw as if nothing had occurred. Of course, by then I was fully awake and in a state of absolute panic. For the remainder of the night, my heart beat like a caffeinated woodpecker that had ingested a bag of coffee beans. I dared not move an eyelid muscle knowing the apparition which he had detected was perched within arm’s length and glaring at me. I knew the slightest of movement would cause it to lunge, grab me by the throat and twist my head off like pop bottle cap. After an eternity, daybreak came and I saw that the coast was clear. The demon with its long knives had evaporated. Bleary-eyed, I jabbed the snoring lump beside me. He unglued one eyeball to look at the clock. “What’s the big idea waking me up,” he snarled. “The alarm won’t go off for another 10 minutes.” He then rolled over and again fell into a sound
slumber. Oh no he didn’t! “I’ll tell you what the big idea is Mister!” I said, giving him a sharp rib poke. “I have been up all night waiting and watching for Hatchet Man to mutilate me in cold blood because you bellowed out in the middle of the night that you heard something!” He looked at me like I was missing a few noodles from my lasagna then explained, “I was probably just talking in my sleep. My Mom said I used to do that a lot as a kid. Pay no attention,” he said yawning. Since then I have not slept through the night and blame him completely. But I have been planning my revenge lo these many years. Tonight when it’s dark and in the midnight hour; when he’s in a catatonic state of blissful rest, sawing Z’s, I will blurt out loudly, “I’ve converted your man cave into a nursery. I’m pregnant!”
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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 owners or staff of Community News.
ACROSS 1. “____ Mouth” band 6. *Special day honoree 9. Gumbo pod 13. Santa Maria companion 14. *Ovine mom 15. “He’s ____ ____ nowhere man,” Beatles 16. SAG member 17. *Sean Lennon’s mom 18. Bottled up 19. *TV’s “Blackish” mom 21. *President who designated official Mother’s Day 23. Thou, today 24. ____ of Man 25. *Rebecca Pearson’s and Clair Huxtable’s network 28. CISC alternative 30. Kismet-related 35. Winglike 37. Audience’s rejection 39. Dinero 40. Yorkshire river 41. Tree in Roman Republic 43. Seating section 44. Poet’s concern 46. “Better Sound Through Research” company 47. Foul substance 48. Angry 50. Pharaohs’ cobras 52. German river 53. “____ in Show”
55. Wade’s opponent 57. *Carrie Fisher’s mom 60. *Gifted arrangement 64. Shelf material 65. Mate 67. Supercharger 68. Artist’s model 69. U.N. labor agency 70. Was dressed in 71. Like one showing reverence 72. Mentally quick 73. Like a backpack DOWN 1. Practice in the ring 2. Flexible mineral 3. Opposed to 4. Expressionless 5. Harbour, alt. sp. 6. Feline line 7. Have title to 8. #6 Down, pl. 9. Loads from lodes 10. Lotto variant 11. Kind of delay 12. Belgian brew 15. Radiant 20. Hair-raising board game 22. Kind of person 24. Watercraft with skis 25. *Ashley and Wynonna’s mom 26. Gloomier
27. Social class 29. Balkan native 31. Campus military org. 32. Wavelike patterned silk 33. Part of small intestine 34. *Sent en masse 36. Snorkeling site 38. *#19 Across’ real-life mom 42. Reproduction, for short 45. Waterproof material 49. Luau souvenir 51. Compass point, pl. 54. Photo tint 56. Peer 57. Lateen-rigged sailing vessel 58. Dexterity 59. Had been phlebotomized 60. To dry ink, in the olden days 61. Pakistani language 62. Deep black 63. Chinese immigrant association 64. *Treat mom to this type of relaxing day 66. European peak
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