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May 31, 2017

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The new $30 million Maryland Heights Community Center had its grand opening celebration on May 20.

Maryland Heights Community Center hosts grand opening

By Nicholas Elmes Over 1,600 people had the chance to explore the new $30 million Maryland Heights Community Center during its grand opening celebration on May 20, and Maryland Heights Director of Parks and Recreation Tracey Anderson said they liked what they saw.

“The overall excitement was very positive,” she said. “It was a huge success. You cannot imagine the amenities from the outside. You have no idea until you come in about the vast amount of space that we have and all of the amenities that we offer.”

Those amenities range from unique aquatic experiences to a giant basketball and volleyball space, from brand new exercise equipment to an indoor track with great views, from a multi-room senior center to a self-contained preschool and play room.

Visitors during the grand opening were greeted by a bright, spacious two-story foyer backdropped with a glass wall offering views into the center’s 12,800 square-foot basketball and volleyball court area.

That court features 12 basketball hoops, three pickleball courts, and two volleyball nets.

“We have open gym time where you can do anything you like in the gym or we have specific scheduled times where you can come in and play volleyball,” said Ander-

son, noting that pickleball was also very popular. “We are doing open play times right now but hopefully by the fall we will actually begin to have scheduled leagues whether it is volleyball or basketball or pickleball.”

Anderson said a special scavenger hunt designed for the grand opening led visitors throughout the facility where they could participate in different activities to win prizes and learn more about what the facility offered.

Visitors got to see the new indoor aquatic center which features a main pool with three lap lanes, an indoor zip line which lets riders drop into the pool, a drop slide, a climbing wall, a spray area for little kids, a circular area that will be used for aqua Zumba and water aerobics classes and a current channel where members can walk with or against the current for exercise.

Above the pool, the center features an open weight room and fitness area with expansive views of both the aquatic center and the parking lot.

Equipment in the fitness center includes treadmills, ellipticals, power mills, recumbent bikes, stationary bikes, an interactive strike trainer, various weight machines, free weights, a rope trainer, a power rack, rowing machines, cycling bikes, an upper body ergometer, NuStep, a four stack jun-

gle, and various bands, balls, etc.

Surrounding the fitness center are rooms for group classes, including a mind-body studio and a group room which are used for yoga, tai-chi, PX90, Zumba, and a variety of other fitness courses.

Anderson said one of the most popular features of the center is a second-story indoor track.

“Seven laps around it is one mile and we have people running on it and walkers of all ages and abilities,” said Anderson.

While the about two-thirds of the space in the new center is focused on physical fitness, the other third provides space for people of all ages to gather and learn. The first floor provides a new preschool facility for children aged two to five. The preschool facility also features an outdoor play area with separate playground equipment for different age groups and a soft, bouncy rubber flooring.

The downstairs area also features a small dance studio for dance classes and a large event space which can hold 425 in theater style seating and has a catering kitchen attached and an outdoor patio area with wing walls to buffer noise from the nearby highway. Anderson said staff used that space during the grand opening to host a variety See ‘FITNESS’ page 2

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COMMUNITY VOICES An era of opportunity

By Dr. Mike Fulton Pattonville is on the dawn of a new opportunity.

Next fall, the Pattonville School District will work with students, parents, staff and community members to update our strategic plan. Basic assumptions like the belief that every child should be a proficient learner, responsible citizen and college/career ready will not change. We will more clearly define those expected outcomes and work to create more personal learning environments. Specifically, we will take on the challenge of ensuring every student is ready to master high-school-level content before they start earning high school credit; and that every student in sixth through 12th grades develops a personal learning plan that supports their success after high school graduation.

Why is Pattonville taking on this challenge? First and foremost, our students need a strong academic foundation that prepares them to use their strengths, talents and interests for a lifetime of learning and work. The foundation for success begins with the notion of being prepared to successfully take high school course content. Let’s use algebra as an exam-

ple. Algebra content and levels of mastery are easily defined and measured. The age at which a student demonstrates mastery is less important than the fact that foundational understandings of algebra occur.

Algebra is the first mathematics class Pattonville offers for high school credit. Currently students take algebra for high school credit as early as seventh grade. They can take it at a younger age if they are ready. At the same time, some students need two years during high school to master algebra. That’s perfectly fine. It is not about seat time. It’s about learning.

Helping students demonstrate understanding and application of important concepts requires making learning meaningful. Our attitude is, why wait for the “real world?” Do meaningful work now.

This year, culinary students have prepared food for multiple school and community events with rave reviews. Students in Pattonville High School’s computer science capstone course are creating an app for the Pattonville School District, which will be publicly available next fall. The app can be used on Apple

and Android smartphones and is customized to the needs and desires of the Pattonville community. Not to be outdone, students in the intro to computer science class at Holman Middle School are inventing an app to that can serve as a mini technology “boot camp” for students new to their school.

Great public schools contribute to strong communities. The Pattonville School District is committed to making the communities it serves even better places to live and learn.

Dr. Mike Fulton has served as the Pattonville superintendent since 2007; prior to his current post, he served as a director and assistant superintendent in Pattonville from 1995-2007 and as an assessment coordinator for the School District of Clayton from 1993 to 1995.

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Submitted photos The new $30 million Maryland Heights Community Center had its grand opening celebration on May 20.

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“It was really great because people actually got to see the room in use,” she said. “We already have wedding receptions, graduations, and birthday parties scheduled.”

Senior citizens will find their home on the second floor of the left side of the new community center where there is a senior lounge and a multi-purpose room. The second floor will also provide space for administrative offices. Anderson said the center had been open for about six weeks before the grand opening, noting that the community response had been wonderful during that time and that many area residents had purchased memberships.

She said memberships could be purchased on a monthly or annual basis with reduced rates for residents and people who worked in Maryland Heights ranging from $150 for seniors and youth per year to $450 per year for a family of four.

Non-resident rates range from $180 for youth or seniors per

year to $540 for a family of four.

She added that some seniors may have insurance plans that will cover the cost of membership.

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Hazelwood City Council issues proclamation designating ‘Police Week 2017’ in community Hazelwood Mayor Matthew Robinson presented a proclamation to Police Chief Gregg Hall, which was approved by city council members, designating the week of May 14-20 as “Police Week 2017.” This document publicly salutes the city of Hazelwood’s law enforcement officers for their countless hours of dedicated service, and calls upon all citizens to observe this week with appropriate activities commemorating police officers both Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood past and present.

Hazelwood Mayor Matthew Robinson presents a city proclamation to Police Chief Gregg Hall In 1962, President John F. designating the week of May 14-20 as “Police Week 2017” in the community.

Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Me- lice Department. These fine men and women are morial Day and the week in which that date falls the people who make our organization exceptionPolice Week. Fifty years later, thousands of law en- al and one of the most respected law enforcement forcement officers converge on Washington, D.C., agencies in the state of Missouri,” Hazelwood Poto participate in numerous activities planned to lice Chief Gregg Hall said. “Through our staff ’s honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. competent and courteous service, we strive to enThree of Hazelwood’s police officers will be travel- hance the quality of life within our community on a daily basis.” ing to Washington, D.C., to attend the ceremony The police department has been successful in In observance of Police Week 2017, Hazelwood police officers wore a Thin Blue Line Pin on their forging a strong cooperative partnership between uniform shirt. A Thin Blue Line Flag was dis- its officers and the community built on trust and played in front of city hall as well. In addition, as mutual respect. Through programs like Neigha way to show gratitude to Hazelwood Police Of- borhood Watch, the Police Explorer Program, and ficers for their dedicated service, the Hazelwood Citizens on Patrol, local residents are partnering Police Wives Association will hosted an apprecia- with the department’s staff to help rid the streets tion luncheon in honor of National Police Week of criminal activity.

“We are grateful for the open communication on May 18 at city hall.

“It is an honor and privilege for me to serve with and generous support we receive from our citithe dedicated professionals of our Hazelwood Po- zens,” Hall noted.

Large crowds enjoy ideal weather for Florissant’s 55th annual Valley of Flowers Festival Sunny, warm days and cool, crisp nights helped attract large crowds who enjoyed the food, entertainment and festivities as Florissant celebrated its 55th annual Valley of Flowers Festival May 5 through May 7. This year’s theme, “The Wonders of the World,” was evident in the many floats that were prominently displayed in the annual Valley of Flowers parade, which Photo courtesy city of Florissant was followed by the coronation Pictured is the 2016 Valley of Flowers Queen and her court with Florissant Mayor Thomas of the 2017 Festival Queen and Schneider.

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“The Valley of Flowers Festival in Florissant provides voluntary veterinary services for the four traditionally offers three days of fun-filled ac- dogs serving the Florissant Police Department in tivities for families and children of all ages,” said its K-9 unit.

Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider. “This year’s The parade, which traditionally starts at the theme, ‘The Wonders of the World,’ brought out James J. Eagan Civic Center and concludes at all kinds of clever floats that delighted children Knights of Columbus Park, culminated in the and adults alike. With the perfect weather, the free crowning of the 2017 Queen Megan Pilla, who was events at our Children’s Celebration of Performing sponsored by The Locker Room and her court.

Arts were packed with families who enjoyed the Members of the Queen’s Court are Sophie Capra, entertainment provided by Nino the Clown and Morgan Kiel, Erin O’Brien and Mallory Sifford. his Old World-style circus as well as several others The festival, which was held at the James J. Eagan delightful acts.”

Civic Center, the Knights of Columbus Park and Schneider thanked “the team effort of all city other locations in Florissant, featured free events employees, the hard work of our employees be- for children, a variety of foods, carnival rides and hind the scenes that makes Florissant a better booths for the traditional first spring festival in the place to live.”

St. Louis metropolitan area. Other activities inDr. Randy Jones, owner of Cross Keys Animal cluded a “People’s Walk,” a car show, a Gardeners Clinic and a native of Florissant as well as a gradu- of Florissant plant sale, “live” music at the Hispanate of McCluer North High School, served as the ic Festival sideshow tent, a “Pretty Baby” photo 2017 parade marshal. A graduate of the Univer- contest, a craft fair, a vendor fair and flea market sity of Missouri’s veterinary medicine school, Dr. and tours of the historic St. Ferdinand Shrine.

Jones took over ownership of Cross Keys Animal “The Valley of Flowers Festival is known as a Clinic from his father several years ago. family event,” said Chief Lowery. “Since the rules In 1986, Dr. Jones began providing free vet- and regulations implemented in 2012 it has helped erinary services for the K-9 dog of his friend, ensure safety and security at all of our festival locaFlorissant police officer Tom Jost. Today Dr. Jones tions.”

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Missouri American Water’s 2016 Water Quality Reports now available Missouri American Water announced that the company’s 2016 Water Quality Reports are now accessible through its website at https://amwater.com/moaw/water-quality/water-quality-reports, as well as via printed copies that can be mailed to customers.

By providing two easy ways for customers to receive confirmation that their drinking water meets all federal standards for water quality, the company is working to increase the public’s understanding of the value of water.

Also known as the Consumer Confidence Report, this report compares the quality of water supplied by Missouri American Water against standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and enforced by the Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources. The report describes local drinking water sources and shares test results, including all substances detected in the water and their levels.

Missouri American Water treatment plants are members of the Partnership for Safe Water. The partnership is a national voluntary initiative developed by the EPA and other water organizations to recognize water suppliers

that consistently achieve water treatment standards that surpass EPA requirements. Less than one percent of water utilities in the U.S. have achieved this recognition. Five of the company’s treatment plants – including all four in St. Louis County and a fifth in Joplin – recently received 15-year Director’s Awards from the Partnership, while another in Jefferson City is expected to reach that mark next year.

“The focus of everyone here, every moment of every day, is providing safe, reliable water to our customers,” said Missouri American Water President Cheryl Norton. “These annual results aren’t just numbers, they are a testament to our teams of water quality, plant operation, and water distribution professionals who work hard to ensure the highest quality water and service for our customers. We’re proud to share these reports with the public in order to encourage greater awareness of all that goes into delivering our most precious resource.”

In addition to online access, customers can ask for a hard copy to be mailed to them by contacting customer service at 1-866-430-0820.

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St. Louis’ top culinary talents are going headto-head in a live “Top Chef ” cooking competition, all for a good cause.

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry will be hosting Top Pantry Chef – a live, “Top Chef ” competition – as their annual fundraiser. The St. Louis culinary talents include Michael del Pietro from Sugo’s Spaghetteria, Chef Brad Hartman, and an Executive Chef from Cardwell’s Plaza Frontenac, all of whom will be tasked to create dishes out of items commonly found at the food pantry.

A celebrity panel of judges will sample their work and decide a winner. Judges will include Mariella Funk from Operation Food Search, Ashley Rube from STL Food Bank, and Laura Silver from the Harvey Kornblum Foundation.

Carolyn Chivatta of Roth Distributing will be the Emcee for the evening.

“Three extremely talented, local celebrity chefs are going to come together to support the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. This

event and the donations raised are vital in continuing our services to the community,” says the food pantry’s director, Judy Berkowitz. “We are floored to be showcasing such talent for such a worthy cause.”

Top Pantry Chef will be held on June 11 from 3 to 5:00 p.m. at the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry (10601 Baur Blvd.) The event is free to attend and open to the entire public; however, donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds go directly to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.

Attendees can look forward to sips and snacks, tours of the facility, learning more about the food pantry’s impressive and far-reaching services, T-shirts, and of course, watching St. Louis’ most talented executive chefs compete live.

Anyone wishing to volunteer their time at the food pantry are welcome to contact Chelsey Banaskavich, Volunteer Coordinator, at 314993-1000.

Two Florissant police officers presented the National Public Service Award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4105 honored two Florissant Police Officers Kimberly Berry and Freddie Lee before the start of the Florissant City Council meeting on May 22.

VFW 12th District Commander Ken Allison presented the two officers the National Public Service Award.

Officer Freddie Lee and Officer Kim Berry are two of the department’s School Resource Officers (SRO) and both veterans of the Armed Forces, who are both assigned to schools within the Ferguson-Florissant School District. After recognizing the need for at-risk youth to have more positive interactions with law enforcement, both officers met with the principal of Combs School and proposed a mentoring program they had created.

The proposed program called for the school to identify approximately 12 at-risk students (Kindergarten through sixth grade) and Lee and Berry met with the kids for the length of the school year for one hour a week. The program

was capped off with a field trip to the police station and a pizza party thrown by Lee and Berry.

Both officers donated their own time to mentor the kids and money to purchase snacks for the kids each week and the end of year pizza party.

The 2015-2016 school year was the first year that the officers instituted the program and it was a tremendous success. The Combs School faculty also reported the mentored students’ behavior at school had improved greatly and they looked forward to their weekly meetings.

With the help of Police Chief Timothy Lowery, the Florissant VFW Post 4105 had entered these police officers for a National VFW Public Service Award. Lee and Berry finished in the top two for the state of Missouri. The State Department of the VFW forwarded their bios to The National Headquarters where they were both awarded The National Public Service Award signed by The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander in Chief, Brian Duffy.

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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

Lord of the Lawn My husband is doing the happy dance a lot lately. Quick, hide the children and shield your eyes with Duct tape if you know what’s good for your well-being! Those dad-moves cannot be unseen and will haunt your dreams for years.

Why is he so jubilant and willing to impair so many people’s vision? It involves a certain fourlettered word. Censors ready? L…A…W…N! Yes, this is the reason behind his, I’m-having-a-seizure, dances. STOP IT! Let’s review: In the beginning, he sweated, toiled and teared up about his lawn. Of course, our neighbor, Mr. Pilkinson, created this mental disorder. It happens to men of a certain age. They get involved with the price of gas and the appearance of their lawn and can’t think about much else. It’s known as getting OLD, and translated means: Obsessive Lawn Disorder. It began because Pilkinson’s grass borders on ours and its golf-course perfection created lawn-envy in my man. For lo these many years he has tried to crack the code. He finally got up enough nerve to ask Pilkinson his secret. (This was much like asking for directions.) My husband was consumed with getting that recipe even if it involved handing in his man card.

But Pilkinson held back and said, “I throw on a little of this, some of that. There’s really no system.”

Bunk! Pilkinson enjoyed being Lord of the Lawn and was purposely not about to give up company secrets.

Oh, it was on like Donkey Kong!

First, there was our grass color to contend with – brown. The only color brown is good for is chocolate and unless our lawn was made up of 95 percent cacao and I could mow it, rake it and eat it, then that was not acceptable. But after it greened

up a bit, it started falling out in patches. Kind of like my husband’s hair after reaching middle age.

Maybe the lawn was having a mid-life crisis too.

I told him to buy it a Corvette and it should pull through nicely.

Then there were grubs. Just when everything was coming together along came those pesky grubs. No, not the grandkids; I could always send them back. These were nasty little maggots, which burrowed underground wreaking all kinds of havoc--much like Congress only a lot less maggotier. They were handled vigorously and eliminated.

Wish we could do the same with Congress.

So after seasons of trial and error and multiple conferences with God and Google, he found the magic elixir. Now neighbors call and comment and want the secret. Even old man Pilkinson wandered over and asked for the special serum. My husband unselfishly handed him the valued formula.

Written down was: two parts Clorox and one part Round-Up. Afterwards he giggled like a schoolgirl and began dancing like one too.

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.

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Local Author Spotlight: Anthony Fonte Anthony (Tony) Fonte is a new beginnings coach, author, speaker, vulnerability and shame expert, and most importantly a dad. Inspired by the tragic loss of his wife in 2011 and the many life experiences he walked through, Tony began a journey of intense personal growth and vulnerability where he learned tools to help him create a new beginning for he and his daughter.

He was, and still is, intentional about overcoming tragedy and his past so he can be the man, and dad, he wants to be. Now he teaches these same tools to help others achieve their new beginning and transform their lives and relationships.

Tony recently published a book titled “New Beginnings: Step Into the Life You Were Created to Live.”

This book shares Tony’s journey from tragedy to transformation. While reading “New Beginnings,” you will encounter four themes. 1. Embracing vulnerability to rediscover you. 2. Building a resilient mind to weather any storm. 3. Creating happiness that lasts, 4. Walking through grief. You can pick up a copy of “New Beginnings” at www.amazon.com.

Tony’s passion is to help men find the courage to embrace vulnerability and build a resilience to shame. By embracing the courage to show up and be seen, they rediscover who they really are and create a new beginning in life. Tony helps men realize they are enough, which allows them to become the dad, husband, and leader they were destined to be.

Weather from Nick’s Window

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Memorial Day signals the start of summer and the opening of many municipal pools across the region. Vacations are taken and outdoor exposure is increased. The sun, which provides those warm summer days along with helping to get a sun tan, also poses several risks to us.

In my last column I talked about the air quality report and like the air quality report, the UV Index (ultraviolet index) indicates the amount of UV exposure on any given day across the United States.

Due to ozone depletion along with seasonal and weather variations the UV index can range from zero to 11 or more. The higher the more danger it presents to the human body.

The UVI is calculated using current ozone amounts over the entire globe combined with the angle the sun (the latitude and the day and time of the year). Using computer models the UVI output is received and broadcast.

There are three types of UV Radiation, which include UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA are wavelengths of UV rays that are not absorbed by the ozone layer and have a significant impact on our health. UVB wavelengths are mostly absorbed the ozone layer in the stratosphere, but some do make it close to the Earth’s surface. Finally, UVC rays are completely absorbed by the ozone layer and atmosphere and don’t pose a risk to human health.

The UV levels are dependent upon several factors including the ozone layer, the time of day, time of the year, latitude, altitude, weather conditions and reflection. Believe it or not, when it is cloudy you can still burn because some UV rays make it through the clouds and the reflection of the rays on snow and water also can enhance UV exposure.

UV rays are not just a summer focus, but become more apparent because of outdoor exposure and the angle of the sun (in summer the sun is closer).

Using the UV Index scale developed by the EPA, 0-2 is low and thus the danger is low

to average person. A 3-5 index is moderate and so the risk of harm from the sun is possible. When you see a 6-7 index we have made it to the high level – the danger level to harmful sun exposure is high and caution should be exercised. An index between 8-10 is very high and extra precautions should be taken because unprotected eyes and skin will be damaged and can burn quickly. When an 8-10 index is given, one should minimize sun exposure during the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun is the hottest. Extreme UV exposure occurs when the index hits an 11 or more. The human skin can burn within minutes of exposure and eyes can become damaged if not protected properly. Even though you may be in the pool or on the beach, the suns reflection on bright objects (buildings) and water/beaches can enhance your exposure.

Protection is important from UV exposure.

Wear sunscreen of 30SPF or greater and apply it every two hours. Wear light colored clothing including a hat and protective sunglasses. Reduce outdoor activities during 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunshine.

The UV Index is a valuable tool that can protect you from burning and protect your eyes from damage. This summer as you venture out to the pool or beach make sure you know the UV index for the area and remember just because it is cloudy, you can still get a sun burn.

Nick Palisch is a meteorologist and Missouri native who understands the weather here in our area. He currently resides in Lake Saint Louis and can be reached at nick-wx@sbcglobal.net and you can always get the most up-to-date forecast from the FirstWarn Weather page at www.facebook.com/nickswx 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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Home Builders Association donates $10,000 to Rebuilding Together-St. Louis

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A grand reopening held for remodeled Burger King restaurant in Florissant

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On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2017 HBA President Ken Kruse of Payne Family Homes (left) and HBCF President John Eilermann of McBride & Son Companies (right) presented a $10,000 donation to Dave Ervin, executive director of Rebuilding Together-St. Louis (second from left), and Mark Jansen, Rebuilding Together Board Member.

The donation will be used toward Rebuilding Together-St. Louis’ Rebuilding Day program. Rebuilding Together revitalizes neighborhoods in partnership with the community by rehabilitating the houses of low-income home owners, particularly the elderly and the disabled, so that they may continue to live independently in comfort and safety. Rebuilding Day is the organization’s annual one-day blitz where volunteers make home repairs for low-income, elderly and disabled home owners in the St. Louis Metro area.

The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

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Photo courtesy city of Florissant Pictured (from left) are Brad Eaton CEO/ Chief Development Officer for the Broadway Restaurant Group and Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider at the grand reopening of the remodeled Burger King. In the background is the Hazelwood Central Marching Band who performed for the occasion.

The Broadway Restaurant Group has reopened the newly remodeled Burger King restaurant located at 3121 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant.

On April 22 a grand reopening celebration was held to give thanks to the members of the community of Florissant for their unwavering support and to showcase the fresh, modern restaurant image.

This remodel marks Broadway Restaurant

Group’s commitment to continue to serve the guests in Florissant for many years to come.

Broadway Restaurant Group is also committed to growing the Burger King brand in the metropolitan St. Louis area with multiple new restaurants scheduled to open later this year. Broadway Restaurant Group currently operates 10 restaurants in the metropolitan St. Louis area.

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Deadline to vote is June 28, 2017 The weekend before the flood Byerly employees hosted the spring campout for over 200 campers. It was a bit soggy, but nothing to compare with what was coming. When the rains continued, this time Eureka was more prepared and most of downtown was protected. Lessons learned and professional advice devised a successful plan. Hundreds volunteered to save the main street businesses.

Byerly RV is on high ground, but was in jeopardy of becoming an inaccessible island. Over 30 rental customers had plans for Talladega, the Kentucky Derby and an event at Purina Farms. Employees worked extra to deliver vehicles to Purina early. Several employees spent the night at Byerly without knowing if they would be able to leave during the flood.

One route remained open from the west service road and all but one rental vehicle was successfully delivered to customers. Byerly was lucky. But then it wasn’t all luck. It was the dedication of Byerly employees to serve our customers. Access directions were posted on Facebook and our website. Success. Dedication. Pride.

In spite of the challenges, a regular-scheduled lot promotion followed and the following Tuesday evening the monthly RV School class was held. Eureka is a phenomenal city in which to do business.

Pride rallied against the tide. The mood of the people on Central Avenue was positive and inspiring. Now the cleanup.

Now summer has arrived. Sales and rentals are exceeding all records. People are eager to hit the road. Visit our open lot and discover what it’s all about. We offer RVs to fit almost any budget.

Your second home on wheels is waiting for you at Byerly RV, the Center of the RV World. Check out our offerings and our hours at www.byerlyrv.com.

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Six schools receive the FFSD 2017 Green Ribbon Schools Award Six schools have been recognized with the FergusonFlorissant School District 2017 Green Ribbon Schools award. Green Ribbon Schools awards are part of the district’s Green Schools initiative designed to educate students, outreach to the community and improve practices to reduce negative effects on the environment.

Awards are given annually for sustainability in energy usage, gardening, recycling/waste reduction, reducing water run-off/erosion and promotion of sustainability practices.

This year, Airport and Robinwood Elementary Schools, along with McCluer South-Berkeley High School received their first Green Ribbon Award; while Halls Ferry and Parker Road Elementary Schools and Ferguson Middle School are returning honorees as they continued efforts to improve sustainability. McCluer South-Berkeley is the first high school to receive the award. All six Green Ribbon Schools received a certificate and an ecology flag at Little Creek’s Earth Day celebration in April.

Efforts that assisted the schools in receiving the Green Ribbon Schools award are listed below: Airport Elementary • Started a “Here We Grow Club” with 50 students. The club supports gardening and recycling.

• At the beginning of the school year, recycling at Airport didn’t exist. Now, Airport has classroom recycling that occurs daily.

• Through the “Here We Grow Club” and local garden experts, students have planted a butterfly garden and a vegetable garden.

Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District Halls Ferry Elementary School students and staff accept their Green Ribbon Schools award which was given during the district’s Little Creek Earth Day Celebration.

Robinwood Elementary • Robinwood has a comprehensive recycling plan that is implemented mostly by students. They recycle materials in their classroom and lunchrooms daily to a localized spot.

• Robinwood’s garden plots are beautifully installed with lots of harvesting of cabbage, Swiss chard, spinach, green beans and the list goes on.

• Students and staff recycle aluminum cans for Little Creek, which provides funding for animal care and feed at Little Creek.

Halls Ferry Elementary • Halls Ferry was chosen to participate in the Sustainability for Education Program, which was sponsored by the Missouri Botanical Gardens. This aligned with science standards and student involvement for change.

• Fourth-grade students visited every classroom at the school to discuss the importance of recycling and even shared a recycling song. A paper audit was also completed.

• Halls Ferry started its gardening initiative in 2014 with eight garden beds and now have 16 total beds. Second-grade students use and learn from the garden. Produce from the garden is eaten in the cafeteria for all students to enjoy.

Parker Road Elementary • Sixth-grade girls at Parker Road take the recycling container to a common bin, on

their own time before school starts.

• A STEM Club has been formed and students focus on solutions to ending pollution and pick up litter.

• Sixth graders have visited farms in the community to allow them to witness food production and how careful the local farmers are to care for their environment.

They even hatched three chickens this year.

Ferguson Middle School • Ferguson Middle School students promote their recycling efforts through their own PBIS lessons and TV station broadcast to help their peers understand the benefits.

• Each team at Ferguson Middle has a plan to empty their classroom recycle bin.

• A beautiful vegetable garden has been built with raised beds, high tunnel house, green house, shed for equipment storage, and a place for students to learn and reflect. Students utilize the garden in various ways that help support the curriculum of each class.

McCluer South-Berkeley High School • Recycling in a high school is tough, but they accomplish this task through student leadership and making sure recycle bins are located in every room and office.

• Raised Garden beds are now a part of the MSB campus. The beds are in place and will be utilized by various classes.

• Environmental awareness has been going on at MSB by awareness posters, competitions for recycling materials, and reusing material or equipment when possible.

Grannemann staff participate in Showers of Service Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District

Staff members from Grannemann Elementary School, in the Hazelwood School District, and students from St. Louis University recently participated in “Showers of Service.” Showers of Service is a day of service sponsored and planned by Alpha Phi Omega fraternity at SLU. Staff and SLU students repainted and added col-

or to Grannemann’s existing four square courts.

They also painted a hopscotch and twister game board on the playground for students to enjoy. In addition, SLU students helped Grannemann staff to create a database for books that are housed in Grannemann’s reading book room.

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Students contribute to FFSD’s Billion Word Reading Challenge by individually reading over one million words With only a few days left before the end of the school year, Ferguson-Florissant School District students were well on their way to meeting the districts Billion Word Reading Challenge. Dr. Joseph Davis, superintendent of Ferguson-Florissant School District, issued the challenge at the beginning of the school year, with school librarians leading the charge.

To meet the billion word challenge, each school set a reading goal and district students are encouraged to

read at least one hour each day. Many of the schools have surpassed their goals contributing to the more than 977 million words that have been read to date, with students throughout the district individually reading one million or more words. Prior to the start of the May 10 Board of Education meeting, librarians recognized those students who have read one million or more words. PROBE sixth grader Jadzia Renaud, leads the readers,

having read over five million words. Leslie Tuck, a fifth grader at Parker Road Elementary School and McCluer High School senior Dylan Sneed, closely follow Renaud with over four million words read.

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Normandy freshmen take second place in youth entrepreneurship competition, advance to national finals “They’re good kids, I’m so proud of them. They’ve come a long way,” said Obinno Coley, Entrepreneurship Teacher at Normandy High School. “(Raheem) Larry at the beginning of the year, he wasn’t a bad kid, just a little all over the place.

Since he started on this project, I haven’t had any problems out of him. He’s been extremely focused.”

Coley was recalling the progress of his student Raheem Larry, who along with his business partner Deimon McKinney, won second place in the NFTE St. Louis Metro Regional Youth Challenge held May 3 at St. Louis University.

Larry and McKinney are freshmen at Normandy High who will go on to the national competition in New York City in October. There they will put their business plan for the Double Backer Packer up against teams from across the country.

This is the first time Normandy students competed at the rePhoto courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative gional level. The first place winObinno Coley (center), entrepreneurship teacher at Normandy High, with his students Raner, Nathanael Wheadon, is a heem Larry (left) and Deimon McKinney at the recent NFTE regional competition at Saint senior at McCluer North High Louis University. Larry and McKinney placed second in the contest and are advancing to the School, and will also compete national competition in New York City. in New York.

For the NFTE – Network for Teaching Entre- could see the progress made from the first Norpreneurship – regional finals, the freshmen had mandy presentation earlier this year to the one to present a full business plan, complete with given during the regional finals.

“I’m so proud of how far they’ve come,” she marketing data, profit/loss margins, prototype of their product, and long-term business pro- said. “They’re learning how to do research, jections to a panel of judges from various cor- analysis, public speaking, and critical thinking, porations including MasterCard, Citibank, and skills critical to any career path they eventually Clayco. After the teams presented their plans, take.”

NFTE is fairly new to St. Louis, bringing their the judges asked the students pointed questions about a variety of topics such as their target unique offering to the region just four years markets, supply/demand challenges, and pro- ago. Its mission is to equip students “with the tools and mindset necessary to prepare them duction costs.

McKinney says there were some initial nerves for successful futures in school, college and the he had to contend with, but once he started workforce.” More than 1,000 students have participated in the program since 2013. NFTE St. talking, he said he just rolled with it.

“This will be my third time presenting this so Louis has also recruited a distinguished advisoI’m fine,” he confidently said prior to the com- ry board which includes executives from a variety of businesses and organizations like Express petition.

Larry and McKinney pitched their idea, the Scripts, St. Louis University, and Wells Fargo.

There’s five months until the competition in Double Backer Packer. The Double Backer Packer is a two-sided backpack that allows stu- New York City, but Larry and McKinney have dents to carry and separate their athletic gear already started to brainstorm ways to improve from their classroom materials. Larry says the their presentation and their product.

“We’ve got to come up with a better protoidea is a solution to a real-life issue he and other type, a website, and more surveys (referring to student-athletes deal with.

“I came up with the idea after I had to bring a judge’s question after the presentation),” said two backpacks to school,” he explained during McKinney.

“We’re going to work our butts off,” Larry his presentation. “It was basketball season and I had to carry practice [gear] in one backpack added.

“We came in second place in St. Louis, we’re and my books in another.”

Angela Lewis, director for NFTE St. Louis, going for first in New York,” McKinney said.

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Hazelwood Central takes District 5 championship

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On May 16 the Hazelwood Central Hawks defeated the Hazelwood West Wildcats 7-6 to take the District 5 championship. The Hawks are coached by Tracy Schmidt and Brian White. This is the first time in seven years that the Hawks are district champs in baseball.

Pattonville earns fourth time on U.S. News Best High Schools list

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Pattonville High School is listed among the top high schools in Missouri and the nation on U.S. News and World Report’s 2017 Best High Schools ranking. Pattonville earned a bronze medal in this year’s list and was ranked as No. 26 out of 517 high schools in Missouri, placing it in the Top five percent of high schools in the state. This is the fourth time Pattonville earned a spot on U.S. News’ Best High Schools list in the last five years.

“Pattonville High School is consistently ranked as a top-tier school in Missouri and the U.S.,” said Dr. Mike Fulton, superintendent.

“The school is a high-performing, caring environment by design. Our students, staff, parents and community work hard every day to ensure learning needs are met and our graduates are college and career ready. This recognition is a

testament to the dedication and perseverance of our entire school family. Congratulations on a job well done.”

U.S. News evaluated more than 28,000 public high schools in the nation, and 146 in Missouri made its rankings. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on their performance on state assessments, graduation rates and college readiness. The college readiness index is based on participation in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which U.S. News says “measures the degree to which students are exposed to and pass some college-level material while in high school.”

To see Missouri’s Best High Schools list, go online at: https://www.usnews.com/education/ best-high-schools/missouri

Hazelwood School District’s Fine Arts Show attracts record-breaking number of attendees

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On a rainy Saturday, 751 students, staff, families, and members of the community recently enjoyed works of art ranging from drawings to 3D art work at the Hazelwood School District’s Fine Arts Show held at Hazelwood Central High School.

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

“The 2017 art show was a big success,” said Matt McClellan, HSD curriculum coordinator for special areas. “We had fantastic turn out on a rainy and chilly Saturday and I heard many compliments from our guests who stopped by to view the work.”

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

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Recipe: A standout graduation menu

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f you’re like many families, this time of year is filled with celebrations including everything from graduations to weddings, and they all have one thing in common: food, food and more food.

Whether you’re organizing a party of your own or taking a dish for a potluck, these ideas are perfect for creating a standout dish that fellow revelers will truly enjoy: Make a DIY delight. Guests of all ages enjoy creating custom treats, and it’s easy to set up a DIY station for all kinds of snacks. Grab a handful of coordinating containers for all the ingredients and supply serving-size bags then let your imagination soar with a candy medley, trail mix or even a popcorn bar.

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scratch, and options like Armour Original Meatballs are terrific for entertaining because the work is already done for you. With a few simple additions, you’ll have a delish dish to share in no time. Barbecue Glazed Meatballs make for a simple and easy recipe. If you’re looking for something fun and creative, try these Barbecue Meatball Bites.

Get clever and sweet. Every party needs dessert and if you’re honoring “one smart cookie” of a grad, why not sweeten things up with a table filled with cookies of every flavor. The sentiment will earn almost as much appreciation as all those guests who get their taste buds tickled.

These recipes and more can be found at ArmourMeats.com.

Barbecue Glazed Meatballs Prep time: 20 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes | Servings: 16

Ingredients: 1-1 1/2 cups grape jelly 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 bag (14 ounces) meatballs

Directions: In large saucepan, combine jelly and barbecue sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until jelly melts.

low heat for 15 minutes, or until meatballs are hot and glazed, stirring occasionally.

Serve in slow cooker set on low, if desired.

Add meatballs and heat over medium-

Barbecue Meatball Bites Prep time: 10 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes | Servings: 12

Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent dough 1/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 12 meatballs chopped dill pickles crispy fried onions

Directions: Heat oven to 425 F. Coat 12 muffin tin cups with nonstick cooking spray. Roll out dough and cut into 12 squares; press into bottom and up sides of each muffin cup.

teaspoon barbecue sauce over meatballs and sprinkle with more cheese.

Spoon 1 teaspoon barbecue sauce into bottom of each cup and top each with about 1 tablespoon cheese. Place meatballs on top of cheese. Spoon another 1/2

Bake 13-17 minutes until dough is browned and meatballs are hot. Let stand 10 minutes before removing from muffin tins to serve.

Top with desired amount of dill pickles and fried onions.

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17. Sinatra’s ____ Pack 18. LDS missionary 19. *Exclusive high school circle 21. *Goal of those four years 23. Break bread 24. Musical finale 25. A great distance away 28. Oscar of sports 30. Like Simon who met a pieman 35. Fleur-de-lis 37. Timeline divisions 39. Kick back 40. Offensively curious 41. Printer contents 43. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 44. Change, as in Constitution 46. Actress Sorvino 47. Maple, to a botanist 48. Doctor’s tool 50. Roasting platform 52. #37 Across, sing.

53. Wry face 55. “____ Te Ching” 57. *Post-grad get-together 61. *Cap adornment 64. Bat dwelling?

65. *Pep rally syllable 67. Harassed 69. Thin mountain ridge 70. Rocks in a bar 71. Be of one mind 72. Surveyor’s map 73. *Adult involvement org.

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DOWN 1. Recipe label 2. Ear-related 3. Be a snitch 4. Island off Manhattan 5. Courtly entertainment 6. Homesteader’s measurement 7. *Academic concern 8. Beat the Joneses 9. ____ Mall, London 10. Backward arrow command 11. Give an impression 12. Zeus’ sister and wife 15. *Taught to do this in shop class 20. Cinderella’s win 22. Dog tags 24. Peoples Temple poison 25. *End of semester assessment 26. Wafting pleasantness 27. Like Phoenix 29. *Junior ball 31. Prefix with phone 32. Person, thing or ____ 33. Sometime in the future 34. *____ credit 36. Pop group “’N ____” 38. “Que sera ____” 42. Yogurt-based dip 45. End 49. Likewise 51. Move sideways 54. Same as rip 56. Meryl Streep’s “August: ____ County” 57. Gather harvest 58. James ____ Jones 59. Eye part 60. As opposed to gross 61. Short for Theodora 62. Poet Pound 63. Lecherous look 66. *Pre-college challenge 68. Bear’s room See answers on page 13

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EVENTS May 31: Karaoke

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

June 1: Storyteller performance

Barbara Kay, storyteller, in costume as Katie Luther, wife of Martin Luther (for the 500th anniversary of the Christian Reformation) will perform at Church of the Master at 1325 Paddock at Parker in Florissant at 11:15 a.m. Free will offering accepted. Bring a sandwich; salad, desserts and beverages served. For more information call 314-831-8127.

June 2: Steak dinner

Steak dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits

go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

June 5: Youth Computer Academy registration

North County Churches Uniting For Racial Harmony and Justice/ToyotaBodine Aluminum Youth Summer Computer Academy will be held from June 14 to July 8 at John Knox Presbyterian Church at 13200 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There will also be a class in the afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. that is limited to five students. Students in grades six to 10 will be accepted in both morning and afternoon classes.

Students will be taught to build a computer, use software and be given a computer or digital power stick free of charge upon completion of the training. Registration fee is $60, but a few scholarships are available for those who simply cannot afford the

registration fee. First come will be accepted in the program. Registration ends on June 5. For application information, contact Kim Chandler at 314 921-5833 or Don Holt at 314 537-0274.

June 7: Karaoke

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

June 9: Country fried steak or meatloaf dinner

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

June 14: Karaoke

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

June 16: Pork steak dinner

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

June 17: Charity golf tournament

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The Jennings Do-Dads are excited to announce their 24th annual Juvenile Justice Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will begin with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start at Normandie Golf Club at 7605 St. Charles Rock Rd. in St. Louis County.

The tournament format will be a fourplayer team, 18-hole 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) is $340 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 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.

June 21: Karaoke

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

June 22: Tasting event fundraiser

Kids In The Middle will host its 11th annual “Swirl, Sip & Savor” fundraiser from 6:30-9:30 pm. The tasting event will be held at The Magic House at 516 S Kirkwood Road in St. Louis County. The evening features hors d’oeuvres from various local restaurants, unlimited wine tastings, beer tastings from Urban Chestnut and a raffle prize of a vacation for two to Sonoma Valley wine country. All proceeds provide counseling services for kids and families in the middle of a separation, divorce or remarriage.

Sponsorships are available. Tickets are $75 per guest or $100 at the door.

For more information visit www. kidsinthemiddle.org or call 314-9099922.

June 28: Karaoke

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Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to

support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

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June 30: Chicken dinner

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

July 4: Bridgeton 4th of July festivities

The theme of this year’s 4th of July parade is Honoring First Responders. The parade begins at 10 a.m. The parade route starts on Benedetta at Lockport. The parade will proceed on Benedetta to Tideland, turn on to Majella, then on to Natural Bridge, ending at Target. Participant entry forms can be found online at http:// www.bridgetonmo.com and are being accepted at the Bridgeton Recreation Center 314-739-5599 through Monday, June 5. A $250 cash prize will be awarded to the best float. Welcome are citizens, businesses, clubs, churches, walking groups, bands, musicians and friends showing the patriotic spirit of America. Evening activities will be held at the Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex (BMAC) beginning at 6 p.m. The evening will include music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. Be aware that road work on St. Charles Rock Road may cause some traffic issues so don’t delay, plan ahead to reach BMAC by 8 p.m.. Watch for more details on the Bridgeton website www.bridgetonmo.com.

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.

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: 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 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 inter-

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Alcoholics Anonymous Informational Meeting takes place every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at 7222 N. Lindbergh Blvd. (behind the Holiday Inn Express off the Taylor Rd. exit) in Hazelwood.

This free meeting is for anyone who is interested in learning more about Alcoholics Anonymous, how it started, what it’s all about and how it works.

This is an hour-long meeting with a short presentation, followed by a question and answer session with current members. For more information call 314-731-4854.

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: Lung cancer support group

The Lung Cancer Networking Group is open to anyone affected by lung cancer and meets at Christian Hospital at 11133 Dunn Rd. every second Tuesday of the month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in Room 2100. No RSVP required. Christian Hospital has partnered with the Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis to provide this group meeting. Drop-in to the monthly meetings to discuss, ask questions and learn how others manager side effects, symptoms and the day-to-day of cancer. Connect with other care partners who are learning about cancer and how it impacts their friends and family members. Share and hear stories from others who “get it.” Discover the power of group support when you meet with a licensed facilitator, other people (family, friends, patients) affected by a cancer diagnosis.

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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 or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting

6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • May 31, 2017 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

3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.

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 831-3752 for more information.

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

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.

Fridays: Celebrate Recovery

For 25 years Celebrate Recovery has been helping everyday folks find freedom from whatever difficulty you are experiencing in your life. This Christcentered, 12-step program is based on the Beatitudes. We meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. for dinner ($5); 7 p.m. large group meeting; 8 p.m. Small groups sharing; 9 p.m. dessert at First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269 or visit http://www.fccf.org/ or Facebook page Celebrate Recovery-FCCF.

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 group

A Way with Words Grief Support Ministry meets the fourth Saturday each month at Community Christ Fellowship (in the rear) at121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. For more information contact Pat Ryan at 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 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday in February and March in the spring and every Sunday in October through the second-to-last week in November in the fall - 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.

Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine

#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com

Sundays: meeting

Jennings

Do-Dads

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.

CHURCH 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–

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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.

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Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed

11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.

4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

2nd 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 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public.

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital

Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

Diabetes Basics:

314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.

Center for Senior Renewal:

Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug In-

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.

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“Baywatch”

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By Steve Bryan

Movies breathe new life into old TV shows

ecycling, reusing and repurposing have become important ways to cut down on waste and pollution. Hollywood has done its share of repurposing as well by turning old television shows into brand-new movies.

“Baywatch,” based on the long-running David Hasselhoff series, made its debut over the Memorial Day weekend with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson filling the Hoff ’s swim trunks. Cancelled by NBC after one season in 1990, it came back strong in syndication. The series survived cast turnover and changes of venue, even spawning the spinoff “Baywatch Nights.”

The movie pokes fun at the way the characters became involved in what clearly was police business. This series was a good choice for a big-screen adaptation, but there are other shows patiently waiting their turn. “Quantum Leap,” for instance, left the NBC airwaves in 1993, but people are still waiting for the cinematic version. It has thrived in reruns and in book form, though.

In 1995, St. Louis native Scott Bakula returned to his hometown to promote the movie “Lord of Illusions” and, quite naturally, he fielded questions about the show. At the time, Bakula talked about the possibility of a “Quantum Leap” movie, which has never materialized. Thanks to winning performances from Bakula and Dean Stockwell, the show survived four seasons with a final episode that left the door wide open for a movie.

Scott Bakula also had a featured role in “Chuck,” a beloved series with a strong San Diego Comic-Con influence. For five seasons, Zachary Levi played the title character, an under-employed college drop-out whose brain is loaded with the Intersect, a computer database of government secrets. Chuck became a reluctant spy before embracing the abilities the Intersect gave him.

Like “Star Trek” and “Quantum Leap” fans before them, “Chuck” enthusiasts lobbied NBC to keep the show going.

Bakula, Linda Hamilton and other notable guest stars livened up the cast through the end of season five. Earlier this year, Zachary Levi talked to Larry King about his efforts to get a “Chuck” movie together, but no definite plans have materialized.

There are other cancelled shows; however, that might be best left alone. “2 Broke Girls” had a decent six-season run on CBS that ended oddly enough, with a finale entitled “And 2 Broke Girls: The Movie.” The racy dialogue and situations could give the “Baywatch” movie a run for its money, but the premise of the show seems too thin to support a movie.

Still, if Chuck Barris’ notorious “Gong Show” could earn its own

OLD vs. NEW

movie in 1980, just about any TV show is ripe for a cinematic rebirth.

Top:“Baywatch” tv series photo courtesy GTG Entertainment Bottom: “Baywatch” movie photo courtesy Paramount Pictures 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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