June 20, 2018
Fighting summer hunger Operation Food Search launches Summer Food Service Program to help feed children during the months when they are out of school and most vulnerable
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By Charlotte Beard Many children are attending a local area camp this summer or they are fortunate enough to enjoy an out of town vacation with their parents. However, for many other parents, those are expenses they cannot afford. More importantly, many parents have difficulty handling an increased food budget due to the summer break from school. A nonprofit hunger relief organization, Operation Food Search (OFS), is currently providing a remedy to both the shortage of food for children and lack of some activities. On June 4, OFS and area partners launched the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). SFSP is funded by the USDA and feeds children 18 years of age and younger. The program runs until Aug. 11. OFS has a goal to serve 100,000 meals this summer. Meals are provided every day from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (except Sunday). The Saturday service is an additional service for 2018. OFS launched its first SFSP in 2012 at a single location and served 5,000 meals to children. In 2016 they added the mobile meals concept which increased the access to healthy food. Executive Director Sunny Schaefer shared that there was an assessment conducted to determine what service was needed. “One of the barriers for the children in getting the meals is transportation,” Schaefer stated. “So, by using the mobile meals we can take it right into the neighborhoods where there is high need.” At the June 4 kickoff, 35 stationary sites were presented as well as 28 mobile sites. OFS hires staff during the summer months to provide the mobile service. The stationary
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Recipe, Movie & Sudoku. Pg. F-1 CLASSIFIEDS AND HOME & GARDEN. Pg. F-2 /F-3 Moore On Life, Yeggs & Crossword Puzzle. Pg. F-4 Submitted photo On June 4, Operation Food Search (OFS) and area partners launched the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). SFSP is funded by the USDA and feeds children 18 years of age and younger. OFS has a goal to serve 100,000 meals this summer.
sites include nine St. Louis County libraries and various partnering locations. The mobile sites include five St. Louis Public libraries, various parks and other locations. For details text ‘FOOD’ to 877-877 or visit: www.operationfoodsearch.org/summermeals-locations. For free summer activities and enrichment, Schaefer shared that there will also be ageappropriate reading books for children, arts and crafts, games, kickball, various athletic activities and STEM projects. Both stationary and mobile participants will be able to take part in these offerings at
the participating food service locations. AmeriCorps volunteers will provide educational interaction and entertaining activities. Through an offering of the St. Louis Reading Council, children will be allowed to select a book of their very own each time they visit the Food & Fun Club. The St. Louis Daily Council is providing educational materials for children to take home each day. Vroom, a program of the Lume Institute, will focus on learning opportunities for children See ‘HUNGER’ page 2
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five and under. Each Friday, families can expect a pop-up along the mobile routes called the Food & Family Fun Club. At these pop-ups, shelf-stable family meal kits will be distributed to parents in addition to fresh fruits and vegetables. The popup will also include a cooking demonstration and recipe tasting conducted by OFS’ nutrition team highlighting the produce that is distributed for Submitted photos the day. Schaefer stated, “We offer On June 4, Operation Food Search (OFS) and area partners launched the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). SFSP is funded by the USDA and a one-step solution for feeds children 18 years of age and younger. OFS has a goal to serve 100,000 meals this summer. organizations to focus on what they do best while we provide the outreach, educational services programs to serve their vision throughout the year. OFS provides and vendors to provide food. This program complements our after school meals during the school year as well as conducts their mission to end childhood hunger and combat the toxic stress that “Operation Backpack.” Wieher shared that the schools decide via application whether threatens our area’s youth, and we look forward to serving our they desire to participate in the weekend backpack program. At communities during the upcoming summer.” OFS, founded in 1981, has a strategic focus aimed at ending the school level, determination is made regarding which students childhood hunger that empowers families with a range of will receive the service. “We would talk to you,” stated Wieher, “and determine how programs and services to reduce what has become termed as “food many bags you need each week, how we would get them to you insecurity” and increase access to healthy and affordable food. At their kickoff to the SFSP on June 4, Child and Family Nutrition [or] how you would get them.” Other programs shared by Ragain were: the six-week nutrition Director, Brian Wieher and Community Engagement Director, Trina Ragain shared with attendees the wide spectrum of their education course which trains others to provide the demos at their own facility, emergency food distribution in which $30 million worth of donated food is dispersed through partnership with pantries and meal programs, a fresh food prescription program for expecting and new mothers in collaboration with Missouri Baptist Medical Center, the Breakfast in the Classroom program funded by the Walmart Foundation and their advocacy to prevent a decrease in SNAP for families with school age children. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Wieher stressed the importance of the public’s awareness that what OFS is providing in collaboration with partners, especially for the current SFSP is available to all children. “One thing that gets lost in a lot of this is that at any location where food is available it’s available to any child 18 or under. It doesn’t matter their background, where they live, their socioeconomic status…if food is available it’s available to anyone and everyone.” Operation Food Search’s headquarters is located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd. in St. Louis. For more information, call 314-726-5355 or visit http://www.OperationFoodSearch.org.
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Hazelwood Firefighters host Safety Day to showcase equipment and offer fun activities
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The Hazelwood Firefighters’ Community Outreach Program will be hosting a Safety Day on Saturday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Safety Day will be held at Hazelwood’s Fire House #2 at 6800 Howdershell Road, next to Howdershell Park. Admission is free and open to the public. This event offers residents a great opportunity to meet the firefighter/paramedics who service their area with fire protection and EMS calls. The kids will enjoy seeing the fire trucks and ambulance on display and get a red firefighter helmet to wear. In addition, several organizations such as DePaul Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center, HFD’s STARS Program, The Salvation Army, CRUSH and Bringing Families Together will have tables set up with representatives on-hand to answer questions and give out informational literature. Plus, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors will be available to any property owners who need them. There will be tons of fun activities for families to do throughout the event. Starting at noon, an
Arch Air helicopter will land behind the firehouse, giving everyone a chance to look inside and sit in the pilot’s seat. At 1 p.m., the excitement level erupts with a visit from the St. Louis Cardinals’ mascot Fredbird. From 1 to 3 p.m., kids will be able to pet the animals provided by Cindy’s Zoo, enjoy pony rides and watch a man make balloon animals. And, free food will be provided for everyone. Other forms of entertainment planned for the event include a bounce house, kids’ obstacle course, and a chance to dress up like a firefighter. The firefighters will also demonstrate how they can cut and peel away parts of a vehicle in order to get a crash victim out with as little movement as possible. In addition to providing a static display of a police motorcycle and the department’s D.A.R.E. vehicle, the Hazelwood Police Department will have a K-9 and his handler do demonstrations. Plus, a radar throwing speed trailer will give kids a chance to see how fast they can throw a baseball.
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Florissant hosts senior citizen dance Entertainers Scott Laytham and Karl Holmes will perform all your favorites by Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Dean Martin, Elvis, Prince, Johnny Mathis, Alan Jackson, Frank Sinatra and many
more. Enjoy a delicious dinner of salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, glazed sliced carrots, garden salad, rolls and butter, and ice cream and cookie for dessert. Light snacks will be provided, chances for a pot of gold will be sold and beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. Dance the night away or sit back and watch this great performance.
The event takes place June 29 from 5 – 9 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for residents is $12, for non-residents is $15. Tickets will be sold in the Florissant Senior Office in Florissant City Hall through June 25, to residents and non-residents. Call the Senior Office, 314-839-7605, for more information.
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The Walk Through History program unveils its 32nd plaque in honor of repatriated ‘Unknown Soldier’ is one of the 42 KIA/MIA names engraved on the Vietnam Memorial Obelisk at Koch Park which was dedicated in 1969.
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One of the largest crowds came out and celebrated the first Wednesday Night Out event of the year in Florissant that was hosted by the VFW Post 4105 on May 30 with the theme “Proud to be an American.” At approximately 7:45 p.m., many family and friends gathered on the sidewalk in front of the VFW Post 4105 on rue St. Francois to unveil the 32nd Walk Through History plaque in honor of First Lieutenant Michael J. Blassie, repatriated Vietnam Era “Unknown Soldier.” Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider welcomed everyone that was in attendance as the 12th District Guard presented the colors and Lady J. Huston with the Daughters of the American Revolution sang the National Anthem. Martha Richardson, the incoming VFW 4105 Auxiliary President, gave the POW presentation. George Blassie, the brother of First Lieutenant Michael J. Blassie, said a few words and with Army recruit Anthony Schmuth who is leaving for basic training on June 5 assisted in unveiling the plaque. At the conclusion of the plaque dedication members from the American Legion Post 444 performed “Taps” as the sun was setting. First Lieutenant Michael Joseph Blassie (April 4, 1948 – May 11, 1972) was an officer in the United States Air Force. Prior to the identification of his remains, Blassie was the unknown service member from the Vietnam War buried at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery which is guarded by a special military detail 24 hours, 365 days a year. Advances in DNA identified remains in 1998 and he returned home to Florissant for funeral at St. Dismas, internment at Jefferson Barracks. Michael Blassie
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St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness announces 12th Annual Families Run for Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) is inviting St. Louisans to support the organization and its
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mission at the various events and activities planned during the St. Louis observance of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September. The 12th Annual Families Run for Ovarian Cancer (Families ROC) – presented by TESARO – is a 5K and one-mile run/walk which will take place in downtown St. Louis on Oct. 14. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. at Soldiers Memorial at 1315 Chestnut Street. Sponsors and SLOCA supporters will have booths at the event. The Families ROC event was started in 2006 by the Jorgensen family as their wife and mother, Brenda, fought her own battle with ovarian cancer. Sadly, she lost that battle in 2011 but the event continues to honor her spirit and to raise funds for ovarian cancer research and ongoing awareness programs. The Race Day Schedule will run as follows: • 7 a.m. - Registration and final chance to pick up packets • 8:30 a.m. - Survivor Ceremony • 8:40 a.m. - National Anthem • 8:45 a.m. - Race Start
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• 9:30 a.m. - Awards Ceremony • 10 a.m. - Raffle Drawing Participants can register for a timed 5k run/walk or even “ROC It from Home” if they cannot make the event. Event registration includes a t-shirt for all participants as well as snacks and beverages. The event is family-friendly and will include entertainment by the School of Rock House Band, the Bubble Bus, the Photo Bus photo booth, appearances by Fredbird and Louie, plus much more. Registration is now open to the public! Register for the race on the Families ROC website -https://www. sloca.org/events/familiesroc. Note: registration fees will increase Aug. 1. SLOCA will also need volunteers to help plan, set up and provide runner assistance during the Families ROC event. Many volunteers are needed on the day of the race including race registration, race setup, course marshals, water stop management, parking attendants, help at the finish line, entertainment and race clean up. For more information, please contact SLOCA at volunteers@sloca.org or fill out the Volunteer form at sloca. org/familiesroc. Commenting on the annual “Families ROC” event, SLOCA Executive Director Susan Robben notes, “We need to spread the word about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. It www.alexanderstlouis.com is the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers, mainly because there is no diagnostic test for it.” She continues, “Approximately 22,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with the disease each year, and about 14,000 women die from it annually. We want women and their doctors to begin recognizing the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer – bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, urinary urgency or frequency, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly – much earlier, for better outcomes.” Additional information about St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness and the 2018 Families ROC event is also available online at www.sloca.org or by calling the SLOCA office at 314966-7562.
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1,197 graduate from Hazelwood Two Hazelwood schools receive Aaard School District Hazelwood Northwest Middle School and Mc- with staff members. Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District
The Hazelwood School District class of 2018 earned more than a record $33 million in college scholarships. Hazelwood Central High School had 457 students who earned $13,391,596, Hazelwood East High School had 263 students who earned $5,015,221, and Hazelwood West High School had 477 students who earned $14,884,419. On May 19, HSD graduated 1,197 seniors in three ceremonies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The class competed a total of 130,863 hours of community service. Hazelwood West High School completed a total of 68,310 hours, Hazelwood Central High completed a total of 44,862.50 hours, and Hazelwood East High School completed a total of 17,690 hours. In addition to students attending college and universities, 42 students have enlisted to serve our country by joining a military branch. “This serves as a reminder for educators on why we chose this profession, to help prepare students to be college ready or equipped for whatever path they choose after high school,” said Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, superintendent of schools. “Congratulations to the scholars in the Hazelwood class of 2018.”
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Nair Elementary School, in the Hazelwood School District, were recently recognized for receiving the School of Character – Promising Practices Award. Promising Practices are unique and specific exemplary practices that can be used by others to address one or more of Character.org’s 11 principles. At Hazelwood Northwest Middle, students created a leadership group that promotes character values throughout the school. McNair Elementary supports and honors student leadership by using student assembly leaders for all school-wide assemblies and creating leadership families for cross-grade level students to meet
“Congratulations to Northwest Middle school and McNair Elementary on receiving the School of Character-Promising Practices awards,” said Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, Hazelwood School District superintendent. “This award not only recognizes our students but our teachers and staff for serving as School of Character role models.” In schools of character, adults embrace their critical role as models for students. Teachers work together as professionals—and with parents and community members as partners—to positively shape the social, emotional, and character development of the students entrusted to them each day.
Local teacher accepted into prestigious Supreme Court Summer Institute Dr. Stacy Ray, a curriculum coordinator, in the Hazelwood School District, will travel to Washington, D.C. this June to attend the prestigious Supreme Court Summer Institute. After a highly competitive application process, 60 teachers were selected to participate this year. The Institute, open to teachers in the fields of law-related and civic education, is co-sponsored by Street Law, Inc. and the Supreme Court Historical Society. The institute offers teachers the opportunity to study recent U.S. Supreme Court cases in detail and learn innovative teaching methods for conveying this information to students. Well-
known Supreme Court lawyers, reporters, scholars, and educators will be among the speakers and instructors for the institute. Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Teachers will visit the court to attend decisions and a reception. Upon the completion of the program, attendees will be available to present workshops about the U.S. Supreme Court and to meet with media to discuss how the new skills and information will apply in their classrooms.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS June 20: 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 21: “Talking Transit” event
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Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and the St. Louis Regional Chamber are inviting area residents to take part in a special “Talking Transit” event highlighting the MetroLink Security Assessment currently underway in the St. Louis region. The presentation will be led by Lurae Stuart and Angela Starr of the New-York based consulting firm hired to execute the eightmonth, $400,000 study. The event is being held at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Louis Regional Chamber Collaboration Center, located at One Metropolitan Square, Ste. 1300. Registration for the Talking Transit event can be completed online at https://cmt-stl.org/ or by arriving early to the event. The cost is free for CMT members and $10 for non-members. To learn more about
the event, or for more information on Citizens for Modern Transit and its efforts to further transit development in the St. Louis region, call 314-231-7272, find the organization on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @cmt_stl.
June 23: Fundraiser
DEPJ Fund Raiser, “Spades & Bid Whist,” takes place from 6 – 10 p.m. at 432 Chez Paree in Hazelwood. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information call 314-736-5458 or visit www.depjfoundation.org.
June 23: Golf tournament
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, 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) 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.
June 23: Art exhibit
Good Shepherd Arts Center, at 252 S. Florissant Road in Ferguson, is hosting “Triad Inspiration,” an exhibit by three Colombian artists - Alejandra Velasco, Luisa Otero Prada and Oscar Agudelo through June 23.
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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.
June 29: Chicken dinner
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.
RECURRING EVENTS Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314-921-7582, Vicki Wittman Email: vicray01@aol.com.
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.
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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 interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.
Tuesdays: Chair Zumba
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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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.
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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, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.
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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
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.con-
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UMSL athletes excel in classroom too While the University of Missouri-St. Louis athletic teams were successful in their respective sports this past semester, the Tritons were equally as impressive in the classroom as the nearly 200 student-athletes combined to boast a cumulative grade point average of 3.3. To move to a higher level, 12 of 13 athletic teams earned at least a 3.0 GPA, while 78 percent of student-athletes did the same. There were also 26 who recorded straight-As in their spring classes. One other impressive statistic is that the top three team GPAs were by teams who all qualified for the NCAA Championships, including: *Women’s golf, which led the department with a 3.611 GPA, while recording a program-best sixthplace national finish. *Men’s golf team followed with a 3.589 GPA and recorded a 13th place finish at the NCAA Championships *Women’s tennis team produced a 3.582 GPA and advanced to the national quarterfinals for the first time in program history. * Great combo Rascals continue at top of league as summer starts The River City Rascals professional baseball team play in the West Division of the Frontier League with their home games at CarShield Field in O’Fallon. At the time of this writing, the club is one-half game in first place as we start the week. Catcher Mike Jurgella leads the team with a .289 average and is second in the league in doubles. Lefty Hector Hernandez, has started six games this season on the mound and has a won five of those games and has lost none. His 2.00 earned run average is good enough for second place in the league. Infielder Clint Freeman has been close to flaw-
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less on defense. Playing over 30 games, he has 255 putouts with only three errors along with 15 assists. As a team the club is only hitting at a .235 club however the pitching has only allowed 3.27 runs a game setting them ahead of the entire league. Right-handed pitcher Josh Kimborowicz continues his torrid strikeout pace with 43 strike outs in 41 innings placing him fourth in the league. NEXT HOME GAMES: • Jun 20, 21 -Wed, Thur against the Gateway Grizzlies • Jun 22, 23, 24 - Fri, Sat, Sun against the Florence Freedom Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more details. * Team is working together well LWCS soccer girls get accolades The Living Word Christian School of O’Fallon announced the 2018 Missouri Class 2 All-Star Honors • Hailey Hickerson (‘18)-Player of the Year • John Wagner-coach of the Year • Rachel Curran (‘18), Hailey Hickerson (‘18), Abby King (‘18), Eylesa Kellam (‘20) and Chloe Hall (‘18)—1st Team • Mercedes Schroer (‘21)—Honorable Mention Recognition for Conference, Regional and State awards are done by members of the Missouri State High School Soccer Coaches Association (MSHSSCA) * Thanks to Mike McMullen Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.
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Recipe: ADD SIZZLE TO SUMMER SALADS
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Cherry-Glazed Duck Breast Salad Recipe courtesy of Chef Ted Cizma on behalf of Maple Leaf Farms Prep time: 40 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients: 2 boneless duck breasts 6 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves, washed and trimmed 2 cups blue cheese 2 cups slivered almonds
Cherry Vinaigrette: 2 cups dried cherries, divided 3 cups hot water 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions: To make Cherry Vinaigrette: In small saucepan over low heat, cover 1 cup cherries with water. Bring to simmer, cover pan and remove from heat. Let cherries soak in hot water 15-20 minutes. Strain cherries and reserve liquid. In food processor or blender, puree cherries until smooth, adding reserved liquid as necessary. Add raspberry vinegar to cherry mixture. With blender or food processor on low, slowly add olive oil, reserving about 2 tablespoons. Season mixture, to taste, with salt and pepper. Set aside Cherry Vinaigrette. Heat grill to medium heat. Remove skin from duck breasts. Rub with remaining olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Pour some Cherry Vinaigrette into separate container to use as glaze; reserve remaining for dressing. Using pastry brush, coat duck breasts with Cherry Vinaigrette. Cook duck until crisp and dark brown (about 5-6 minutes), turn
over and recoat. Continue cooking until second side is crisp and brown, brushing with vinaigrette as needed, about 4 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 155 F. Remove to cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes. Place spinach in mixing bowl. Toss spinach with enough dressing to coat leaves. Add blue cheese, almonds and most of remaining dried cherries, reserving some of each for garnish. Season with salt and pepper. Divide spinach mixture among four bowls. Slice duck breast thinly on bias, starting at one end of each breast with knife at 45-degree angle. Fan slices of duck on top of each salad. Sprinkle each salad with crumbled blue cheese, almonds and dried cherries.
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Fred Rogers is still everyone’s best neighbor
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Hollywood creates superstars and “It Girls” that arrive on the scene and capture the viewing public’s imagination. Often, these newly-minted celebrities are popular for a time but are soon replaced by the next one. Some, such as Tom Hanks, John Wayne and Lucille Ball, even become icons and legends in their chosen profession. Fred McFeely Rogers, on the other hand, was in a class by himself. A Presbyterian minister, musician and puppeteer, Mr. Rogers quietly appeared on public television with the expressed purpose of providing a quality educational show for children. Rogers recorded “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” from 1968 to 2000 and passed away in 2003. Episodes from the popular series are still available online. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” a new documentary from director Morgan Neville, examines the life and work of Fred Rogers. Now playing in theaters, the film captures the essence of the television host. The title is especially appropriate since the tone of his show was about welcoming people and accepting everyone for who they are, not what we want them to be. Being a good neighbor was the central theme of his work. While going to school for the first time in the late 1960s, I fell in love with “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” and watched it for years on KETC Channel 9 in St. Louis. In addition to life lessons, I learned something about economic hardships when the show left the air due to budget cuts at the station. Fortunately, that issue was resolved quickly. Contrary to very popular internet rumors, Mr. Rogers was never a Navy SEAL, did not rack up any kills in Vietnam and did not have tattoos on
his arms. “People” magazine’s online edition pointed out, though, that the beloved TV host tackled racism in his own way with the help of his co-star Francois Clemmons. This was during the 1960’s, when racial tension was at an extremely elevated level. One of Fred Rogers’ mantras was “You are my friend,” which also is the title of an upcoming film about the iconic television host. Director Marielle Heller’s film focuses on the friendship between Rogers and reporter Tom Junod. Writing for Esquire magazine, Junod intended to submit Photo courtesy Tremolo Productions a simple article for the publication, but his life was changed after meeting Rogers. Appropriately enough, Tom Hanks has been cast as Fred Rogers in this film. Among the dozens of children’s television hosts, Fred Rogers stood out because he was just being himself. His beliefs and attitudes were simple yet profound in their effect. In one instance, Rogers mentioned that his mother always told him to “look for the helpers” in scary situations because someone will always come forward to help. In my humble opinion, Fred Rogers was one of the biggest helpers of all. 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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Yeggs
John Hanna
Crossword: Pro Sports
‘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 Did you see this? Kim Jong Un crawled out from beneath his hermit kingdom and made an attempt to join the 21st century. In other news, it was also announced last week that the place of flames and cinders down under had finally frozen over. The president and Mr. Kim had a summit and after some polite head nods and a gazillion photo ops they took off for a secret meeting. Just what went on in that meeting to bring him to his senses? More important, if he does come to his senses and joins the civilized world, where am I going to find another bat crazy dictator to make fun of in my columns? Oh sure, there’s always Putin. But do I really want my computer compromised for attacking Russia? You can be certain I’ll open it up one day only to find that my email address has been given to every politician in the country. It will be loaded down with bazillions of invitations insisting on money? Oh wait, that’s already happening. Curse you Putin! Back to the secret meeting. With Trump’s shrewd deal-making talents, we can guess with certainty how this all went down: Trump: “Listen up, Kim; do you want to go on living in a country with only one lightbulb? Sweet mother, you’ve still got Betamax, but no TVs to play it on. Dude, you’ve got issues! I can help.” He then hands Kim an IPhone and accesses funny cat videos on YouTube. “See this? It’s what we give our citizens. You
don’t even have to be an evil dictator to have your people under your complete control. One look at it and they’ll sit quietly and never give you any trouble. You won’t hear a peep out of them for years plus it saves on the cost of those lavish prison camps.” Kim: “Me like kitty. Taste like chicken.” Trump: “Oh, and we’ll fix that too.” He hands Kim a Happy Meal. “We’ve got plans to get Golden Arches on every street corner as soon as we make a deal. Go ahead. Eat. It’s supposed to make you happy.” Afterwards Kim was pictured giddily signing stacks of I-surrender documents faster than a seventh grade cheerleader autographing her picture on yearbook day. And that’s how modern world peace is achieved. Cat videos plus McSnacks equals… the art of the deal!
Deal maker
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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47. Hauling truck 48. Sanrio’s “____ Kitty” 50. Great Depression drifter 52. Most pleasing to the eye 56. Saintly glows 57. Owl’s cry 58. Stringed instrument 59. Like old cracker 60. Prefers 61. *The Browns and Indians play near this lake 62. Hurt a muscle 63. Don’t waste 64. College dwelling DOWN 2. *Type of matchup 3. Dry as dust 4. Cause of wheezing 5. “Snorkel” wear 6. Type of window 7. Say it isn’t so 8. *Known for its diamonds 9. Celestial bear 10. Figure of worship 11. Chester White’s home 13. King’s order 14. If you can hum, you can play it!
19. Beat the Joneses 22. Stallone’s nickname 23. Spring holiday honoree 24. *Yankees manager 25. Not rights 26. *Know for its tour 27. Opposite of ecbatic 28. Call forth 29. One of the crew 32. *When athletes get this, they become pros 33. Fleur-de-____ 36. *It includes safeties and ends 38. Coral reef island 40. Feline sound 41. Specks in the sea 44. Like change in a pocket 46. Folded like a snake 48. *Popular colloquial sport name 49. Be theatrical 50. Rwanda’s majority 51. Kind of surgeon 52. Cabbage in France 53. EU currency 54. Recipe direction 55. Team homophone 56. Nile viper SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9