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Florissant Disability Awareness Leadership & Members of Your City Council

Council President Ward 4 Jeff Caputa My name is Quoran Brown-El and I am a efforts toward accessibility, transportation, 314-239-1568 member of the Florissant Disability employment, services or independent living. [email protected] Awareness Commission representing Ward If you know an establishment or individual Home 9. Though I do not have a disability, I was you would like recognized, please go to the drawn to this committee because I was Florissant city website at www.florissant - Council Vice President Ward 2 Improvement raised with a sibling with a disability. I mo.com to access our application which understand how some things often taken for gives more detailed information including Tim Jones Program (HIP) granted can have an impact on others and 314-220-8227 the criteria, deadlines, and ways to submit [email protected] The City of Florissant’s Community how a few small adjustments can go mean so the application. Development Office has applications much. The work we do on this Commission Our group is small but our work is extreme - available for the Home Improvement helps make life a little easier for the resi - ly important. A full commission with repre - Ward 1 Program. Applications can be found dents of Florissant who have disabilities. sentation from each Ward will allow us to Andrew Harris by visiting www.florissantmo.com Recent efforts include; ADA compliance serve more residents by offering a broader 314-246-9150 under the Community Development checks at some of the city governmental perspective of ideas on different issues. [email protected] Department page or at the buildings and facilities, a Service Animal In- Having a disability is not needed to be a part Service Review, and productive discussions of our team, just a passion for helping others Community Development Office Ward 3 located in the Government Building on ways to let residents know that we are a and a modest commitment of time. Meetings Joseph Eagan at 1055 rue St. Francois. resource to assist with various needs and are 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of every concerns they might have regarding disabili - other month (Next meeting is May 8, 2019) 314-395-6838 COMPLETED applications will be [email protected] accepted starting Wed., May 1, 2019 at ty/accessibility issues. at the 1055 Government Building, 1055 Rue 8am on a “First-Come-First Serve” basis We are extremely proud to announce the St. Francois, Florissant, MO 63031. until all funds have been awarded. creation of the Florissant Disability If you are interested in being part of the Ward 5 The Home Improvement Program Awareness Commission Accessibility Award. commission or have ideas on what we could Keith Schildroth offers forgivable loans to income eli - This award will recognize a local community do to better serve the residents of 314-839-2927 gible Florissant homeowners. establishment or individual making extraor - Florissant, we would love to hear from you. [email protected] Applicants must be Florissant home - dinary efforts on behalf of people with dis - We can be reached via email at disabil - owners and they must have owned abilities or their families. It recognizes [email protected]. Ward 6 and occupied the house for at least two years prior to application. Gerard Henke Homeowners accepted into the 2019 City of Florissant Beautiful Home Awards 314-831-1180 [email protected] program must remain in their home The City of Florissant is con - certificate of appreciation and a Beautiful five years from the date of comple - ducting its Beautiful Home Home yard sign. Previous winners must tion of the program requirements. Ward 7 Award Program again this wait three (3) years before For additional information contact year. The program was estab - consideration for another Jackie Bond Pagano the Community Development Office lished to recognize home - award. 314-837-1315 at 839-7622 or 839-7679. [email protected] owners who take pride in the Nominations must be appearance of their home submitted with a current and community. photo and may be mailed Ward 8 In order to be eligible for or hand delivered to the Home Robert Parson Jr. the contest a home must be an owner-occu - Community Development Office in the 314-422-2050 Improvement pied single-family dwelling. Residents may Government Building at 1055 St. Francois or [email protected] nominate either their own home or other sent via email to [email protected]. Mechanical homes in the city. The judging criterion All nominations must be received no later Program includes, but is not limited to, landscaping, than noon Friday, May 24, 2019. Ward 9 attractive exterior, overall curb appeal and Tommy Siam If you are a homeowner and find maintenance of the property. Sponsored by 314-757-2594 yourself trying to beat the heat with - One winner will be chosen from each of the City of Florissant [email protected] out Air Conditioning this city's nine wards. The winners will receive Citizen Participation Committee summer...The Home Improvement recognition from the City Council, including a Mechanical Program (HIP-M) could be your answer! The HIP Mechanical Program CITY OF FLORISSANT offers a limited number of grants to income eligible home owners for the 2019 BEAUTIFUL HOME AWARDS replacement of air conditioner units. I nominate the following home for a 2019 Beautiful Home Award: This Emergency assistance is avail - able June thru August. Contact the ______Community Development office for information 314-839-7680. Name (if known) Ward ______Street Address Phone # Submit to: Community Development Office Florissant Government Building 1055 rue St. Francois The Florissant Florissant, MO 63031 (Must attach a current photo) Focus DEADLINE: Friday, May 24, 2019 by Noon The Official Newsletter of Florissant, Missouri Articles & Photographs Down Payment Boyle Law Firm, LLC Provided by the City of Florissant Assistance Patrick O. Boyle & Daniel P. Boyle The City of Florissant is offering Attorneys At Law Published by Down Payment Assistance to income Goldmark Enterprises, Inc. eligible, first-time home buyers. The Down Payment Assistance Program Concentrations in Trust & Estates, Estate Planning, 549 N. Lafayette provides interest-free forgivable Education Law, Florissant, MO 63031 loans of $3,500 to be used towards Small Business Representation & Real Estate Law. the down payment and closing costs To Place Advertisements for the purchase of a home within Contact: Florissant city limits. Please contact 314-838-4500 the Housing and Community Development Office for more infor - 755 Rue St. Francois Goldmark Enterprises, Inc. mation. 314.839.7680 Florissant, Missouri 63031 at 314-921-2323 May 2019 Community News 3 Mosquito Season is Upon Us Here come the pesky mos - • Make sure gutters and down - “THIS PLACE MATTERS” quitos again. The City of spouts are free of debris to Florissant is already tak - allow water to flow properly Sunday, May 19, 2019 ing measures to control • Change water in bird baths mosquito populations. and plant pots or drip trays A Cooperative Presentation of Community Events! We will continue to do at least once each week so, but our residents • Keep grass cut short and Between need to assist us by using shrubbery well-trimmed Historic these helpful tips: around the house so adult • Get rid of old tires, tin mosquitos will not hide there. Florissant, Inc. cans, buckets, drums, bottles or Products can be purchased through any water holding containers a hardware store that can help treat • Fill in or drain any low places yards and plants to help deter mos - (puddles, ruts) in yard quito populations. Also remember to • Keep drains, ditches and culverts use products with DEET during peak clean of weeds and trash so water mosquito times. will drain properly The CDC has several website links • Cover trash containers to keep out with information on mosquitos and rainwater diseases that are caused from them. Ferguson and Florissant are so excited to be included in this • Repair leaky pipes & outside faucets Here is the best site we have found: • Empty plastic wading pools at least www.cdc.gov/westnile. Here are Missouri statewide roadshow! – Come enjoy these great events! once a week and store it indoors some additional sites for persons when not in use traveling outside of the United 10:00 am • Make sure your backyard pool is States: www.cdc.gov/dengue and Historical Wood Window Repair and Restoration Demonstration properly cared for while on vacation www.cdc.gov/chikungunya and 485 Airport Rd, Ferguson MO – Main Street District • Fill in tree root holes and hollow www.cdc.gov/zika. stumps that hold water with sand or Always remember we as residents fergusonmainstreet.org concrete are the best defense. 12:00 Noon High Tea & Tours of The Gittemeier House -1860's Farmhouse 1067 Dunn Rd, Florissant MO • historicflorissant.com FINANCIAL FOCUS Cost $5 For 2:00 pm Old St Ferdinand Shrine Tours, Reenactors, Music & Food Reported by 1 rue St. Francois, Florissant MO • oldstferdinandshrine.com Gary Meyer - Investment Representative 1080 rue St. Francois Cost $5 Florissant, Mo 63031 314-839-9385 Florissant Old Town Partners 601 rue St. Charles • Florissant, MO 63031 Should You Borrow (314) 837-0033 • FlorissantOldTown.com For more cities in Missouri participating in the roadshow go to from Your 401(k)? www.momainstreet.org

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ADVERTISEMENT 4 Valley of Flowers Festival News The Florissant Focus - Valley of Flowers Edition Visit Historic St. Ferdinand Shrine Old Town Partners Presents the During the Valley of Flowers Festival Valley of Flowers Car Show The Valley of Flowers Festival is the perfect time to visit Florissant’s most On Saturday, May 4, from 8:00am famous landmark, St. Ferdinand Shrine, until 3:00pm Florissant Old Town home of St. Philippine Duchesne. Partners will host the ever-popular Located at the foot of Rue St. Francois, and spectacular Car Show which is St. Ferdinand is the oldest standing set against the backdrop of the his - Church in the Louisiana Territory. toric business district of Old Town During the annual Valley of Flowers Florissant along rue St. Francois. Festival, the friends of Old St. Ferdinand The open-class show will feature host a variety of activities with the money about 150 cars from St. Pierre raised going toward the preservation of Street to Lafayette Street. Through the Shrine. traffic will be closed and only cars The activities at the Shrine grounds will in the show will be allowed admit - begin Saturday May 4th 11:00am – 5:00pm tance before 8:00am until shortly and Sunday May 5th 11:00am – 5:00pm. after the end of the show at • Tours of the Shrine 3:00pm. Enjoy the cars and take • Food, Activities & Gift Shop time to visit the retail shops in Old • Used Book Fair on the Second Floor of Town. the Schoolhouse There is plenty of parking avail - • Booth space is available starting at $100 able on the side streets with a short walk to the fun. Registration Come join us! for cars is $20.00. Trophies will be awarded at 3:00pm. Call the office at 314-837-0033 or 314-537-3425 for pre-registration and information (If Log Cabin Open House necessary, a rainout date has been Saturday, May 4, 10:00-3:00 • 1065 Washington Street planned for May 10). The Florissant log cabin originally belonged to the Cougot family who owned the plot of land between St. Catherine and Visit Kid’s World Washington Streets. In its original state the Kid’s World will be on the grounds of the James J. Eagan Center. It will feature cabin had two floors and according to an many activities to stimulate young minds and bodies. Children will enjoy the interview with Mrs. Cougot in 1982, 13 chil - opportunity to “Make their own Crafts,” participate in the many ongoing activ - dren were raised in it. Through the years ities or just enjoy a day in the park. Kincaid Karacter Puppets among others will additions were added and the log cabin perform for free in the area. In addition to all the free entertainment and activi - began to look like all the other homes in the ties there will be inflatable rides, face painting, balloon animals, and pony rides area complete with multiple rooms, wood small fee. Eddie the K-9 Community Service dog will be in attendance. In addi - siding, and a cedar shake roof. tion to all the free entertainment and activities there will be a petting zoo, pony The Cougot family donated a portion of rides, and a bounce house for a small fee. Kid’s World will be on Saturday, May cabins. In an attempt to be as authentic as 4, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. land to the City of Florissant. At this time possible, chinking and wood shakes were the home had deteriorated and the city had used. A volunteer from the brick layers plans for demolition to pave the way for a union (name unknown), built the working new water tower and tennis courts. Mrs. fireplace and chimney. As the roof was Rosemary Davison, a local historian and added, Keith English and boy scouts added founder of Historic Florissant, fought to shakes for a more realistic look. preserve the original log cabin lost inside Today the Florissant log cabin continues the depreciated home. Mrs. Davison being to be owned and maintained by the City of a persistent woman, was eventually able to Florissant and is managed by Historic convince the city of the cabin’s historic sig - Florissant, Inc. It is opened for tours, field nificance. Soon, the city agreed, during the trips and special events by appointment. demolition, to save the logs belonging to Saturday, May 4 the log cabin with be open the cabin for the purpose of rebuilding. 10:00-3:00 for a Valley of the Flowers Open Volunteers from the community came House. Suggested donation is $5 per fami - together to recreate a one story log cabin at ly; however, any donation is greatly appre - Water Tower Park; the area the cabin is ciated. Proceeds will be used by Historic located today. Bernie Steinbruegge, Nelson Florissant, Inc. for the continued preserva - Crank, Danny Crank, Josh Crank, Andy tion and restoration work taking place in Lucas, Steve Siebe and others volunteered our city. Walk in the “Volksmarch” countless hours recreating the first floor of For more information about the log cabin. Some of the original logs Historic Florissant Inc., visit: The St. Louis Stuttgart Volksmarch were usable, yet many were disintegrated. Club will sponsor the free “People’s Bernie Steinbrueggee located and used www.historicflorissant.com Walk” which is a non-competitive, replacement logs from other dismantled recreational, family-time stroll through interesting and scenic areas. Volksmarchers may (for a small fee) Suburban XII North Varsity keep track of their event/distance in official record books that will be available. The Volksmarch will be High School Baseball Games held Saturday, May 4, with registra - Enjoy the competition of High Friday, May 3, at 4:00pm tion from 9:00 am to 11:00am in the tinue through the friendly streets of School baseball games with local - Hazelwood East vs. Hazelwood Central gazebo on the path behind the Old Old Town Florissant. Along the way, team during the Valley of Flowers Friday, May 3, at 7:00pm Town Partners and Valley of Flowers many of the activities of the Festival Festival at Koch Park Field #1. – McCluer North vs. McCluer house at 601 rue St. Charles. The will be highlighted as well as some of The schedule is at right: (Home team is listed first.) “Peoples Walk” will begin on the path the historic homes located through - adjacent to the gazebo and will con - out Old Town Florissant. Pitch, Hit & Run Thursday, May 2 6:00 p.m. First Responders Competition Koch Park Field #4 We invite children ages seven to The Florissant Police fourteen to participate in the Department and the Pitch, Hit and Run competition. Florissant Valley Participants will compete in three Fire Protection stations; pitching, hitting and run - District will ning and they will have chance to host and will be onsite at various advance to Sectionals, Team First Responders Championships! This program is Demonstrations at FREE but requires pre-registration the James J. Eagan Center along by May 1. To register, call the JKF Waterford Saturday, May 4, from 10:00am to Community Center at (314) 921- 4:00pm. Various demonstrations will be held at 10:30am 4250 or the James J. Eagan Center and at 2:00pm. Be sure to visit the ARCH Helicopter, St Louis at (314) 921-4466. County Bomb Squad, Fire demonstration and much more. May 2019 Valley of Flowers Festival News 5 Gardeners of Florissant Plant Sale Craft and Vendor Fair

The local Gardeners of Florissant, a Anyone interested in growing a veg - The annual Craft and Vendor Fair will vendors will have a wide variety of not-for-profit organization, will spon - etable garden this spring will find be on the Ice rink pavilion of the products, the perfect gifts for any sor the Festival plant sale. The organi - tables of different types of tomatoes, James J. Eagan Center on Friday, May occasion. Returning favorites include: zation is committed to protect and to peppers, and herbs. Club members 3, from Noon to 9:00pm and Saturday, jewelry, one-of-a-kind gift baskets, beautify the environment, and to are happy to help decide on varieties May 4, from 9:00am to 6:00pm. At this gourmet food mixes, unique acces - share their knowledge with others. that will grow well in their gardens. ever-popular event local crafters and sories, and garden ornaments. Available for purchase at reasonable Several members are certified as prices they will have a huge selection "Master Gardeners" and are always Visit with some of the many businesses that help financially sponsor the fes - of flowering plants, (both garden and willing to share their expertise with tival. These local businesses offer a variety of excellent goods or services. indoor), vegetables, and herbs. There patrons. The Gardeners of Florissant They will have booths set up in the crafts and flea market area in the James J. will be plants and flowers which plant sale will be held in the ice rink Eagan Ice Rink from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. bloom from spring through late fall pavilion at the James J. Eagan Center and which are suitable for most home beginning at 12 noon until 9:00pm on Please support our festival sponsors. Without them we could environments whether sunny, shady, Friday, May 3. It will then continue not provide this great community festival. moist, or dry. There will also be vari - Saturday, May 4, 9:00am to 6:00pm. ous lovely foliage and flowering hang - Plan to arrive early for the best plant ing baskets and pre-planted decora - selections. Additional information tive containers that make outstanding about the club, its activities and vari - Mother's Day gifts. The plant sale will ous plants can be found at You might be ready for summer, also have several raffles for valuable www.florissantmo.com - then search garden related prizes. “Gardeners of Florissant,” when it but is your Air Conditioning Ready? opens to select “Projects/Events”. The best way to tell if your air conditioning system is ready for intense summer heat is to have it checked by a qualified air condi - Food Vendor Rows tioning service person. Food vendors from all areas A check-up can spot potential issues that will be lined up on the James may cause a failure when the system is J. Eagan grounds. Enjoy the working its hardest. But the discussion goes culinary treats including: old- beyond the chance of a system failure dur - fashioned, American-style, ing a hot spell. Preventive maintenance of barbecued meats and side your air conditioning system components dishes; kettle corn; funnel can improve the efficiency of the sys - cakes chicken strips; nachos; tem and result in significant energy ice cream; and foods of many cost savings as well as extend the life nationalities and various cul - of the system by years. An AC check- tures. Various beverages will up can easily save you more than the also be available. Food ven - cost of the preventative maintenance dors will be open Friday, May service. Most of us know that it is a 3, from Noon to 9:00pm and good idea to have our automobiles checked over by a good mechanic before tak - unmaintained system. Saturday, May 4, from 9:00am With many older AC units, the cost to upgrade to 6:00pm. ing a really long drive, getting the AC system of your house checked before the hot weath - them with one of the newer-technology high- er arrives is the same idea. efficiency units easily pays for the upgrade in Most AC systems are a big investment, pre - a short time with the energy cost savings. Pretty Baby Photo Contest ventative maintenance protects that invest - Let our experienced and reputable service technicians give your AC system a check-up The Pretty Baby Photo Contest will ment. A well-maintained AC system can last up to 15 years as opposed to about 7 years and we can help you stay cool in hot weather be held on the ice rink of the James along with saving you money. J. Eagan Center on Friday, May 3, for systems which have the maintenance from Noon to 8:00pm and Saturday, totally ignored. FREE ESTIMATES! May 4, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Homeowners can help by changing the air contest is for children two years old filters 4 times a year. Those filters get dirty Call Kevin Kelly at or younger. View all the wonderful and constrict the airflow of both the heat photos of the children and cast your and AC systems. That constriction reduces 314-324-3012 vote to help decide the winner. efficiency and worse, it can result is dam - Entries are judged in two categories: age to the system. Unmaintained systems “Personality” – as depicted in the tend to lose capacity. In general, the costs of photo and “Popularity” – demon - maintenance are far cheaper than the strated by donations from the public resulting cost for energy and repairs of an who vote at the booth. NEED EXPERTISE? To enter your favorite baby, send in a 4-inch by 6-inch photo (or smaller) Give Goldkamp Heating and Cooling a try featuring one child per photo along you’ll be glad you did! with a $5.00 registration fee by May 1. Entries after this deadline will be To have your photo returned, Report Provided by Kevin Kelly, Comfort Specialist charged a $7.00 entry fee. Make please include a self-addressed checks payable to the “Valley of stamped envelope with your entry. Serving the Greater St. Louis Area Flowers Festival.” On the back of the The winners will receive an award Since 1992. photo include the name of the child, and gift basket at the awards ceremo - parents’ names, address, phone ny on Sunday May 5 preceding the 890 N. Lafayette St. number and age of the baby. Send crowning of the queen and the court Florissant, MO 63031 the photo with info and the entry fee at the Duchesne Home Association Missouri: (314) 839-3332 to: Fairgrounds. The Valley of Flowers Valley of Flowers Festival Festival Committee sponsors this www.goldkamphvac.com Illinois: (618) 465-3050 601rue St. Charles contest and the proceeds are used for Florissant, MO 63031 the Valley of Flowers Children’s area. • Air Conditioners • Furnaces • Duct Cleaning • Indoor Air Quality • Fireplaces ADVERTISMENT 6 Valley of Flowers Festival News The Florissant Focus - Valley of Flowers Edition Florissant Civic Center Theatre Presents 2019 Valley of Flowers Children’s Celebration of Performing Arts May 3 & 4 – Outdoors – James J. Eagan Center (Parker Rd. and Waterford Dr.) Theatre, Music and Comedy! – FREE Admission to ALL Performances! The Children’s Celebration of Performing Arts is a fun-filled, excit - from many local area businesses have allowed the FCC Theatre to coordi - ing family-oriented event. Performances in the Big Top and Sideshow nate this “Children’s Celebration of Performing Arts.” Tent will begin Friday evening and continue throughout the day Saturday. (See Schedule Below) Young people will have abundant opportunities to enhance their festival visit with demonstrations and plenty of space just to play and have fun using their own imagination. SPECIAL THANKS to Hispanic Festival, Inc. for their support and participation. The City of Florissant, Florissant Fine Arts Council, Valley of Flowers Festival Committee and volunteers and donations ZOPPÉ: The Chef An Italian Family Circus... Bananas Show Chef Bananas will cook up the with Nino the Clown recipe that guarantees everyone is having the time of their lives. With a focus on comedy, chef's family magic show recipe is unlike any - thing you have seen before. He will have you rolling on the floor laugh - ing one minute, and on your feet clapping the next. His typical show includes hot dogs, fire, carrots, frogs, cupcakes, balloons and a load of BANANAS! Kincaid Karacter Puppets The Kincaid Karacter Puppets tour live nationally and present fast- paced family oriented puppet shows featuring slapstick comedy, classic one liners, audience partic - ipation, and plenty of thrills and surprises, all presented and per - formed in a style and manner rem - iniscent of the classic festival per - Zoppé: an Italian Family Circus, formances of the 1800’s. featuring Nino the Clown, has all the story and excitement of a Circus Big Top-complete with clowns, 2019 Children’s Celebration of Performing Arts acrobats, aerialists, horses and per - forming dogs-just the way it used to Performance Schedule be when Florissant was called the village of St. Ferdinand. “No seat is Date/Time Performer Location further than 20 feet from the Friday, May 3 action,” in the 500-seat black-out 4:00 pm ...... Zoppé Family Circus tent says Giovanni Zoppé, a 6th gen - eration performer and now the with Nino the Clown ...... Big Top patriarch of the family-run circus. 5:00 pm ...... Babaloo Music and Fun ...... Sideshow Tent This up-close, personal and partici - patory circus even has a storyline 6:00 pm ...... The Chef Bananas Show ...... Sideshow Tent evolving from Nino, a gentle, funny 7:00 pm ...... Zoppé Family Circus and endearing clown played by Zoppé, who has been trying unsuc - with Nino the Clown ...... Big Top cessfully to join the circus. Saturday, May 4 11:00 am ...... Zoppé Family Circus “Babaloo” with Nino the Clown ...... Big Top 11:30 am ...... Babaloo Music and Fun ...... Sideshow Tent 12:30 am ...... The Chef Bananas Show ...... Sideshow Tent 1:30 pm ...... Babaloo Music and Fun ...... Sideshow Tent 2:00 pm ...... Zoppé Family Circus Music and with Nino the Clown ...... Big Top 2:30 pm ...... The Chef Bananas Show ...... Sideshow Tent “Babalooing” is best described as a Fun 3:30 pm ...... Babaloo Music and Fun ...... Sideshow Tent stand-up comedy act for 4:30 pm ...... The Chef Bananas Show ...... Sideshow Tent kids. A “Babaloo” show is a raucous, fast-paced, high-energy event, involving 5:00 pm ...... Zoppé Family Circus original songs, slapstick, one-liners, and loads with Nino the Clown ...... Big Top of audience participation with kids (and parents) singing, dancing, throwing bean bags, beating on 5:30 pm ...... Hispanic Festival Inc. - music ...Sideshow Tent buckets, and laughing – lots of laughing. Children are kept happy with funny, irreverent songs; they will also sing uplifting songs dealing with sharing, Saturday on the Grounds acceptance, and character issues. Every show is different and tailored to the • Kincaid Karacter Puppets – 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 3:30pm particular audience. • The Bubble Bus – 10:00am to 5:00pm Contract negotiations are underway. Programs and performers are subject to change. Contract negotiations are underway, all programs and performance times are subject to change. For additional information please call (314) 921-5678 For additional information please call (314) 921-5678 Or visit our website: www.florissantmo.com and click on the Valley of Flowers link. May 2019 Florissant Civic Center Theatre 7

Hawthorne Players Present: Box Office Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; FOOTLOOSE The Musical Arrangements to purchase tickets can be made by phone at (314) 921-5678, online at www.FlorissantMO.com, or by mail addressed to: FCC Aug 2 – 7:30 p.m. Aug 3 – 7:30 p.m. Theatre, #1 James J. Eagan Dr., Florissant, MO 63033. Call 314-921-5678 for more Aug 9 – 7:30 p.m. Aug 10 – 7:30 p.m. Aug 11 – 2:00 p.m. information 24 hours a day. Based on the movie full of Top 40 hits Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. and with dynamic new songs! Ren and his mother have moved from Chicago Individual tickets go on sale 45 days prior to the opening of any production. to a small town. As the new kid, he finds himself at odds with most of the town and struggles against the local SPRING/SUMMER 2019 preacher’s ban on dancing. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets Northwinds Concert Band presents: her sights on Ren, her boyfriend tries Northwinds Spring Concert to sabotage Ren’s reputation. What emerges is a heartfelt story of longing. May 4 – 7:30 p.m. ADMISSION: $20.00 Adults; $18.00 Seniors/Students; Group rates available Information and reservations: 314-921- 5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com

*Florissant Fine Arts Council Presents: Saint Louis Musicians Orchestra with Charles Glenn & Patricia Scanlon May 27 – 2:00 p.m. Northwinds Concert Band, under the direction of Larry Marsh, will present a Journey through the history of the American musical with the area’s top special spring concert on May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in a program that includes a theatre musicians featuring Charles Glenn and Patricia Scanlon! This unique wide variety of exciting music, ranging from marches and pop tunes to orchestra joins our series in cooperation with the American Federation of thrilling symphonic works. The program will also highlight soloists from the Musicians Local 2-197 to bring audiences the brightest moments in band, including a duet for piccolo and tuba (entitled “High-Lo”), a tribute to Broadway history from the inception of musicals to the current day. The Scott Joplin, and “Blessed Bones” featuring the trombone section. Jesse son of an accomplished opera singer, Charles received early musical train - Frederickson returns with another soaring tenor aria. Marsh is pleased to ing in both voice and percussion. Charles has utilized both his strong vocal announce that Northwinds’ principal clarinetist, Michael Montague, has writ - and percussion talents as the opening act for such national groups as ten a lovely new book, “The Science of Music and the Music of Science,” Smokey Robinson, Huey Lewis and the News, and the Allman Brothers. which will be released at the concert. Dr. Montague, who is himself a scien - Charles can often be seen and heard singing the National Anthem for the St. tist and musician, will be on hand for a book signing, and the concert will fea - Louis Blues home games. Patricia has been a soloist, cover soprano, and ture his arrangement of themes from Alexander Borodin, the famous Russian section leader for 14 years with the St. Louis Symphony Chorus. She is also composer who was also a world-class chemist. The program will take a Latin a soloist with the St. Louis Theatre Musicians Orchestra since 2003 and has turn with music from Santana, the rock band that first came to public atten - worked extensively with the Florissant Northwinds Concert Band and the tion 50 years ago at Woodstock. Northwinds has presented concerts in the Hawthorne Players of Florissant. (This event was originally scheduled for Civic Center Theatre for over thirty years. Maestro Marsh, who has directed February 10 but was postponed due to inclement weather) the ensemble since 1982, hopes that the large crowds who attended the hol - iday concert in December will find their way back into the theatre this May ADMISSION: $28.00 Adults; $26.00 Seniors; $13.00 Students w/ID; for this great spring concert during Valley of Flowers weekend. Group rates available Information and reservations: 314-921-5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com ADMISSION: $8.00 Adults; $6.00 Seniors/Students Information and reservations: 314-921-5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com

Alpha Players present: Exit Laughing May 17 – 7:30 p.m. May 18 – 7:30 p.m. May 24 – 7:30 p.m. May 25 – 7:30 p.m. May 26 – 2:00 p.m. If you like your jokes bold and laugh- out-load funny and your plays to be full of surprises, Exit Laughing might be just the show for you! Exit Laughing focuses on a single night in the lives of three middle-aged women, who meet weekly for a game of cards. When their fourth player, Mary, pass - es away, the ladies "borrow" her ashes from the funeral parlor for one last game. Surprisingly, Mary still has a lot to say and she unleashes it upon them through after-life messages and gifts - setting into motion a new path for her friends. This is a feel-good comedy with plenty of laughs and appeal to any - one who is part of a group of old friends. ADMISSION: $18.00 Adults; $16.00 Seniors/Students; $10.00 Children 12 & under; Group rates available Information and reservations: 314-921-5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com

Alpha Players Summer Show Auditions: WIT May 19 For more information: Find them on Facebook or go to www.alphaplayers.org

Alpha Players Musical Auditions: Bridges of Madison County July 7 For more information: Find them on Facebook or go to www.alphaplayers.org

Missouri Pageant Alumnae Club Presents: Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant July 14 – 2:00 p.m. Lovely ladies will compete for the title of Ms. Missouri Senior America. The four areas of competi - tion are a personal interview before the pageant, a talent presentation on stage, poise in an evening gown and her philosophy of life. ADMISSION: $15.00 in advance, $12.00 for groups of 10 or more; $17.00 at door Information and reservations: 314-921-5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com Congratulations & Best Wishes to All Candidates! Good Luck from Serving the Community We and Since 1946 Wish Best (314) 921-3001 All Wishes 512 N. New Florissant Rd. of the Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-2304 Queen Candidates Proud Sponsor of 599 St. Denis • Florissant, MO Mayor Tim Lowery the Valley of Flowers hendelsrestaurant.com the Best of Luck! The City of Florissant

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Vietnam Memorial obelisk and the Federal Schneider enthusiastically continued the Building on Page Ave is named for Green program with input from many individuals Beret Special Forces Staff Sgt. Charles F. with historic ties to the city. Prevedel. On August 28, near St. Francois The Walk Through History recognizes those and Clark, a plaque will honor Hal individuals who have made valuable contribu - Schuchmann, who was a former Florissant tions to the wholesome fabric of our beautiful Councilman, a member of the Board of city and North County as well as historically Freeholders who drafted our current City significant individuals with a connection with Charter, and who was honored as a Lord of Florissant. The program provides an interest - the Valley of Flowers. ing feature that attracts visitors to Old Town Eleven plaques were commissioned by Florissant who reflect on our rich history and Mayor Lowery and twenty-nine plaques were hopefully frequent Old Town businesses. commissioned by Mayor Schneider; two men - The first plaque was dedicated in honor of tioned above still to be dedicated in 2019. The Francois Dunegant dit Borosier who in 1786 Walk Through History is located along Rue was appointed military commandant of the St. Francois Street between Florissant Road new village of St. Ferdinand by the Spanish and St. Ferdinand Shrine. Walking west from Governor of the Louisiana Territory. On Florissant Road, the first plaque you will August 23, 2008 a ceremony was held encounter is shown at right. The texts below presided by then Councilman, Tom are from the 38 plaques as they appear by Schneider, Mayor Bob Lowery and Florissant walking west on the north side of the street Historian Rosemary Davison. to the Old St. Ferdinand Church and then Paul F. Detrick, Sr. Donald R. Zykan, Sr. Two more plaques are scheduled to be ded - returning on the south side of the street. Christian Hospital Founding Father 25 September 1932 – 1 March 1999 article submitted by former Mayor Tom Schneider 6 September 1923 – 31 August 1999 “If Nobody Can - Zykan” Paul Detrick named President of Christian Don Zykan, Sr. co-owned Zykan Bros. Solid Francois Dunegant dit Borosier Robert G. Lowery, Sr. Hospital 1960, Paul & Mary raised three Waste with his brothers Ed and Joe. Their b. Canada 1752 Police Chief 1979-2001 Mayor 2001-2011 29 children in North County, their home for Florissant based business was founded in d. Florissant September 13, 1825 December 1938 - 30 July 2018 life. His vision & leadership instrumental 1932 by their father John M. Zykan. In 1951 Commissioned by the Spanish Governor as Bob Lowery began his 50 year career of developing Florissant healthcare services Don married Florissant native Grace the Military and Civil Commandant of the service to Florissant residents as a opening Christian Hospital Northwest 1968 Ebbesmeyer and they raised 5 children and Village of St. Ferdinand de Florissant Patrolman in 1961 advancing to Chief in & Northeast Campus 1973. served their community on the boards of throughout I the Spanish regime, often 1979 & excelling in that position until elect - Worked with Florissant civic leaders & many civic organizations with a passion for described as a man of honesty and integrity ed Mayor in 2001. He loved Carole & his board member of community organizations philanthropy. His priorities were Family, who shaped and guided the little settlement family. He loved people & always placed a including Boatmen's Bank. Committed to Friends and Community Service with a mis - of Florissant in its earliest days. priority on their safety. the prosperity & well being of Florissant sion to always give back and help others. Mayor Lowery delivered excellent municipal area residents & businesses. He & family Gregorie Aubuchon services, completed major renovations to were proud to serve the community. Henry F Hendel Florissant’s First Mayor recreations facilities, business development 11 October 1917 – 1 August 2011 He was a descendant of Joseph Aubuchon thrived & surrounding subdivisions were Philip A. “Phil” Foeller A life-long resident of Florissant and World who was in Florissant as early as 1799. In annexed increasing the size “Business Owner & Community Volunteer” War II Army Veteran. He was an active 1857 when the Missouri State Legislature prestige of Florissant. 5 December 1929 - 25 November 2013 member of American Legion post 444 and changed Florissant’s form of government One of the original German families of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Henry oper - from trusteeship to mayor-council. James J. Eagan Sacred Heart Church. A lifelong community ated Hendel’s Market for forty-seven years He became the first mayor under the Born March 4, 1926 oriented resident & businessman of as a popular neighborhood grocery store. Special Charter. Died in office November 2, 2000 Florissant. He & his wife Rose Marie raised He loved Florissant and was an Ambassador He was the first Mayor elected under the five children in Old Town & founded for the City. Charles Castello 1963 Charter. During his administration a Florissant Auto Radiator still at 865 N. The Legacy of Hendel’s Market continues. 22 May 1839 – 11 December 1893 new Community Center and Civic Center Lafayette. U.S. Army Veteran, 1979 Chamber Elected twenty-seven times to the office of were built. He initiated the LSV program President, 1980 Sacred Heart Man of the Paul J. Kohnen Mayor he served from 1865 to 1890 and and free bus service for older residents. Year, 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. 17 April 1922 – 31 October 2009 then again from 1892 to 1893, dying in Proud of his Irish ancestry, he was affec - He never met a stranger & was always Paul was a lifelong resident of Florissant. In office. He helped to bring the West End tionately referred to as the "Jolly Green willing to lend a helping hand to his 1945 he married Thelma Korte & raised 6 Narrow Gauge Railroad to Florissant and Giant". A lawyer and judge, he served as Florissant friends. children. Sergeant Kohnen served with the under his leadership Florissant offered land Mayor for thirty-seven years. US Army Air Corps in England during WWII. and $10,000 if it were made the county seat. Arthur Bangert In 1955 he opened Bergjan’s Dairy later While Charles remained in Florissant his Jules Oneil Mayor of Florissant 1938-1950 renamed Kohnen’s Dairy. Past President father who is believed to have been the first He served as Mayor from 1955 to 1959. Called the Father of Modern Florissant. He Florissant Rotary Club & Chamber of Republican Sheriff of St. Louis County trav - He was a staunch supporter of the 1821 St. gave the City piped water, a sewer system, Commerce. Board member Florissant Bank, eled to Colorado, settling there and giving Ferdinand Church recognizing its historical the first City library and established the Citizens Bank, & Christian Hospital. the name of his hometown to Florissant, significance. Through his efforts and with Planning and Zoning, Public Works and Lifelong parishioner at Sacred Heart Colorado. Charles was Chairman of the St. community support, the building was saved. Police Departments. He brought financial Church. Paul lived for his family & invested Louis County Democratic Committee from The preservation movement in Florissant stability and legally changed the name from in his church & community. 1888 to 1892 and a street in Florissant has began during his administration. St. Ferdinand to Florissant. been named for him. James E, Fischer John H. “Johnny” Londoff, Sr. Henry F. Koch 29 March 1924 - 1 August 2012 Joseph Peters “Family Businessman, Veteran, Born September 2, 1921 Co-Owned Fischer’s Department Store with 1832 – 1913 Philanthropist & Celebrity!” Died May 21, 1988 his brother Al, the oldest business in A founder of the first bank in Florissant and 24 August 1924 – 11 May 2010 He was Florissant’s first full-time salaried Florissant still in operation. Served as a of the Florissant Canning Factory, he owned In 1940, John Londoff Sr. founded a Motor City Clerk, serving from 1950 to 1960. In Flight Engineer on a B17 Crew during World the Joseph Peters Furniture Company in St. Co. with his dad Harry. Then joined the that ten year period, the population of War II. Charter Member and past President Louis. He has been described as “one of the Marines in WWII. Famous jingle, Florissant Florissant increased 921%, In 1960, he was of Florissant Rotary Club and Rotary District industrial builders of St. Louis.” building and lot and scholarships circa elected as the first full-time Mayor and the Governor. He was active on many Boards His home stood on the grounds of the 1970 1960. Variety Club Telethon Man of the last Mayor under the 1857 Charter. and had a strong passion for the Business City Hall and he is responsible for many of Year, raised millions for children helped by He spent 10 years with the St. Louis Community in Florissant and the people its beautiful trees. celebrity friends. Cardinals as a pitcher. that live here. His newspaper column promoted citizen - John Mullanphy ship, philanthropy & community In 1999, Sidney R. Garrett Judge Timothy W. Kelly, Sr. Born 1758 In Enniskillen, Ireland John Londoff, Jr. became President of 1864-1933 Presided over Florissant Municipal Court Died In St. Louis September 29, 1833 Johnny Londoff Chevrolet & with his sons Served Florissant first as Town Marshal, for thirty-two years (1979-2011) It has been said “One man's name towers continues his father’s legacy of customer then Postmaster and from 1915 to 1929 as 5 October 1947 - 4 June 2011 above all others as a giant among the great satisfaction & community service. men of North County's past.” When Mayor. He was a partner in the St. Second son of Florissant Judge John J. Kelly Missouri became a State, he offered to Richard “Dick” A. Weber Ferdinand Milling Company and as Mayor (1956-1958). Tim grew up in Florissant build the State House at his own expense if 23 December 1929 – 14 February 2005 had the first street lights installed and attending Fatima and St. Thomas Aquinas. Florissant were made the capital. He found - Dick moved to Florissant in 1955 and established the Volunteer Fire Department. He presided over a firm but fair court and ed the first hospital west of the Mississippi opened Dick Weber Lanes in 1971. was elected eleven times. Tim Kelly inspired and paid one-sixth of the cost of building Founding member and longtime star of the troubled young adults to strive to be good St. Ferdinand's Church. He acquired Taille Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) citizens and promoted leadership through de Noyer in 1804 and his descendants lived from 1950’s to 1990’s. He was a bowling leg - athletics. Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Kelly served in there until 1961. end and one of the sport's most popular fig - the US Navy J.A.G. Corps Reserve. ures. Dick promoted bowling around the world and was a frequent competitor on the ABC broadcasts of PBA events. Along with his son Pete Weber, he is a member of the US Bowling Congress Hall of Fame. He is in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. May 2019 Florissant Walk Through History 11

Donald L. Bond Rosemary Straub Davison First Lieutenant Michael J. Blassie Frank B. Korte “Mr. North County” 7 August 1918 - 23 September 2014 Vietnam Era Unknown Soldier 8 Sept. 1916 – 5 Nov. 2002 17 June 1931 - 21 April 1990 “Preservationist & Historian” 4 April 1948-11 May 1972 Josephine “Jo” Korte Florissant Councilman 1959 - 1977 Rosemary was committed to preserving his - Florissant patriot graduated Air Force 23 Jan. 1920 – 12 April 2015 St. Louis County Councilman 1977 -1990 torically significant homes and buildings Academy, fighter pilot 8th Special Ops Frank and Jo married in 1943 and opened Don earned a reputation for fighting for his that helped shape Florissant. She was on Squadron Vietnam. Silver Star, Korte Hardware, 610 St, Francois, in 1946. constituents, and for a high quality of life in the Board of Freeholders that formed our Distinguished Flying Cross Air Metal. May Devoted to family and faith they put a prior - Florissant and North County. Always easily current city charter, was City Clerk from 11, 1972 his A-37 Dragonfly was shot down ity on community service with leadership accessible, he hosted annual picnics that 1963 -1979 and was a founding member of during his 138th combat mission. His roles in Fire Department, Hospital, are legendary. First and foremost a family the Missouri Heritage Trust, Florissant remains, classified “unknown but to God”, Chamber, Valley of Flowers, Historical man, he and Loraine raised four children. Valley Historical Society, Friends of Old St. randomly chosen Vietnam Unknown Soldier Preservation, St. Ferdinand Shrine, Knights, Son Ken and daughter Jackie also served on Ferdinand, Heritage Foundation, and at Arlington with full military honors, Medal Rotary, Marygrove and others receiving the Florissant City Council. Don was also a Historic Florissant, Inc. For years she was a of Honor by President Reagan. prestigious recognition. successful businessman with an insurance columnist for the Florissant Valley Reporter Advances in DNA identified remains in Married over 50 years raising 11 children, office on St. Francois Street. and was the author of the book “Florissant, 1998 & he returned home to Florissant for their successful hard work and commitment Missouri” published in 2002. funeral at St. Dismas, internment at is an example of dedication to inspire St. Ferdinand III of Castile Jefferson Barracks. future generations of Florissant Families. b. 1199 – d. 5-30-1252 Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne King of Spain from 1217 to 1252, he was b. 8-29-1769 – d. 11-18-1852 Thomas Jefferson John M. & Pearl Dooley canonized by Pope Clement X in 1671. To the Native Americans, she was the 13 April 1743 – 15 May 1927 – 5 March 1986 He was a capable and just administra - Woman Who Always Prays. Born in France, 4 July 1826 (50th annv. of 1776) 18 June 1924 – 13 May 2015 tor, spreading Christianity throughout she came to Florissant in 1819. Her convent Third President of the United States from John & Pearl opened Dooley’s Florist July, his kingdom. He drove the Moors out of home still stands and with Old St. 1801 to 1809; a principal American founding 1966 raising 6 children & 1 niece in the most of Spain, founded monasteries, estab - Ferdinand's Shrine is listed on the National father & author of the Declaration of family business with all working at the lished the University of Salamanca and Register of Historic Places. She opened the Independence; Father of the 1804 Louisiana store. Pearl ran the accredited florist shop endowed hospitals. first school in Florissant for the village chil - Purchase that doubled the Nation's size while John, a WWII veteran was a proud dren and a boarding school for the daugh - bringing St. Ferdinand De Fleurissant into member of the Pipefitters Local 562 & later Charlotte Ballard ters of wealthy St. Louis families. In her 19 November 1909 – 13 August 1999 the USA & enabling Missouri to become a opened Dooley Travel Svc. time, she was described as the foremost State with a capital named in his honor; They both felt family, church & community Sole owner of Ballard Plumbing after her educator in the State of Missouri. husband Lawrence died. First woman in MO He used his intellect & eloquence to were important & were active members in She was canonized by the Roman Catholic advance democracy, republicanism the Chamber, Rotary, Soroptimist, Lions, to hold a Master Plumber license. Charter Church in 1988. member Florissant Valley Historical Society & science. Historic Florissant & Old Town Partners. and Florissant Old Town Partners. President Gretchen Baum Crank Florissant Valley Sheltered Workshop. 2 March 1948 – 17 November 2016 Founding Member Friends of Old St. Florissant history was her passion from Their Last Full Measure Ferdinand, Soroptimist Member and TEAM childhood. Gretchen helped save the Myers patriotic Florissant Community to volunteer. No matter how busy, she always House from demolition when Highway 170 honor those brave souls who gave made time to help others and did these was built & later became President of the last full measure of devotion to kindnesses quietly, touching many lives. Historic Florissant dedicated to preserving our Nation during the Vietnam War. Her example of community service will the Gittemeier House. She served on the The Florissant Vietnam Memorial always inspire us. Old Town Commission, Friends of Old St. was dedicated on July 4, 1969. U.S. Ferdinand, Florissant Landmark Congressman James Symington was David L. Reynolds Commission & St. Louis County Historic 7 November 1936 – 9 January 2003 the Master of Ceremonies at the ded - Building Commission. She wrote & pub - ication ceremony at the entrance to A United States Navy veteran, Dave served lished “Reflections of the Florissant Valley.” on the Florissant City Council from 1976 - Koch Park near the JFK Center on She loved her family, traveling & life Howdershell Road. 1994 and was Council President in 1979. He in Florissant. served as President of the St. Louis County Some names of the fallen were Municipal League in 1988 and was elected Patrick G. Click, Sr. etched on the monument when it to four terms as a Missouri State 17 March 1940 – 18 October 2015 was dedicated and more names were Representative, 1959 - 2003. Former Pat co-owned Click Heating & Cooling with added later when knowledge of their owner/editor of the Florissant Valley his wife Lora during 50 years of marriage. A deaths became known. The first Reporter and member of many community mainstay on “Old Town” St. Francois for 41 name on the monument is that of organizations including Rotary, Knights of years. Pat served 10 years in the U.S. Navy, Charles E. Delassus who is the Great, Columbus and Chamber of Commerce. & was at tip of spear during Cuban Missile Great, Great, Great Grandson of the Crisis. Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, Old Town last Spanish/French Lt. Governor of Pierre-Jean De Smet, S.J. Partners, Fine Arts Council & Valley of the Louisiana Territory when the b. 1-30-1801 – d.5-23-1873 Flowers. Pat & Lora were honored as sovereignty of the territory was Born in Termonde, Belgium, he came to the Business Couple of the year by GNC transferred to the United States. United States in 1821 and entered the Chamber. Pat served his Church, supported Additional names were added to the Jesuit novitiate at White Marsh, Maryland. Veterans & lived for his family. monument after the dedication as In 1823, he was sent to establish a new knowledge of their deaths became Jesuit mission in Florissant where he was James (Jay) Russell known. Among those added was the ordained on September 23, 1827. Born on November 4, 1928 in St. Louis. Florissant Honors Its Vietnam War name of Michael Blassie, originally Called the Black Robe by the Indians, it is Statesman and Florissant businessman. Jay Fallen Heroes with a timeless obelisk interred at the Tomb of the Unknown said he traveled more than 180,000 miles on was Missouri State Legislator from 1962 - that was dedicated on July 4, 1969. A Soldier. First Lt. Blassie’s remains were foot, horseback and ship, crossing the 1990 Lewis & Clark Democratic ceremony to commemorate the 50th returned home for a funeral at St. ocean18 times to bring Christianity to the Committeeman 1970 - 2008 House of anniversary of that dedication will Dismas with internment at Jefferson Native Americans. Representatives - Chairman - take place at Noon on July 4, 2019. Barracks. Charles F. Prevedel’s name Appropriations - member of numerous com - The United States conflict in was also added. The federal building Lowell E. Girardier mittees. He appropriated funds with MSD to Vietnam lasted from 1961 to 1975. on Page Ave is named for Green Beret Community Volunteer & Builder contain many creeks eroding resident and Among those who gave their lives in Staff Sgt. Prevedel, who is interred at 7 March 1929 - 26 March 2010 city properties. He authored the bill creating this war were at least forty-one Arlington, and who will join Lt. Blassie Lowell founded Girardier Building & Realty The School of Optometry at University of young men from Florissant. A time - as an honoree in the Florissant Walk contracting in 1955 & built many Florissant Missouri - St. Louis. Jay sponsored the law less obelisk was commissioned by a Through History May 29. homes, churches, schools, stores & offices. for sports medicine. Established BJ's Bar article submitted by former Mayor Tom Schneider Donated & moved VOF/OTP HQ building. and Restaurant in 1955. MO State Co-founder DePaul Foundation, SSM Committeeman - 4th Degree Knight of DePaul Health Center advisory board, Columbus. Veteran of U.S. Marine Corps. President Florissant Rotary, Chamber 1992 Business Person of the Year, Rosary High Harry S. Truman Ambassador’s Award, Director Marygrove, While campaigning for the 1934 State Florissant Valley Shelter Workshop, Senate Race, Harry S. Truman gave a Emerson Electric YMCA. President NCI, speech, at this spot, to the residents of the received Elmer Belsha Leadership Award. farming community of Florissant. Upon He & Bev exemplified pride in North completion of his speech, he visited with County through Volunteerism helping shop owners on St. Francois Street. In 1945, many organizations. Truman was sworn in as the 33rd President of the United States. Catherine “Kay” Spring Historic Preservationist Kenneth J. “Ken” Otto 28 May 1936 -11 December 2017 “Handyman Hardware Humanitarian” Kay dedicated her life working for the City 16 November 1927 – 6 January 2006 of Florissant with a genuine affection for Ken had a lifetime of community service in everyone she met. Kay played key roles in two cities & St. Louis County. He served renovating many treasures including the Pine Lawn as Mayor, Alderman & business - John B. Meyers House/Barn, Archambault man. In Florissant he owned two popular hi House, the Log Cabin & the Gittemeier touch Handyman Hardware stores with wife House. She served on numerous commit - Kathleen & sons Dave & Glenn, was tees & volunteered for Historic Florissant Marygrove Man of the Year & Business Inc., Florissant Valley Historical Society & Person of the Year & was a leader in the Old St Ferdinand Shrine, Kay loved all Florissant Rotary efforts to help others. He things Florissant & set a great example for served 20 years on the County Planning our historic preservation. Commission. 12 Seniors News The Florissant Focus - Valley of Flowers Edition ItalianFest Dinner/Dance Trips Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Johnny Mathis, Perry Como, Sammy Davis, Jr. – The Gateway Arch and the Old Lamar Pilsing will sing songs from all these artists and more! First enjoy a Spaghetti Factory delicious Italian Dinner of Chicken Piccata, pasta in white cream sauce, green beans, Italian Salad & Italian Dessert. Then sit back and listen to this wonderful performance or dance the night away! Date: Friday Evening, May 17, 2019 Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm, dinner at 5:30pm Menu: Chicken Piccato, Pasta in White Cream Sauce, Seasoned Green Beans, Rolls & Butter, Italian Salad & Italian Dessert Place: James J. Eagan Center, #1 James Eagan Drive, 63033 Tickets: $12.00 residents, $15.00 non-resi - dents includes admission, performance, dancing, dinner, & light snacks. Beer, wine & soda will be available for purchase. Tickets go on sale for residents and non-residents beginning Monday, April 29 and continuing through Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in the Senior Office. There are no ticket sales at the door. Call the Senior Office, 839-7605, for more information. The New Gateway Arch: Bringing together art, nature, history and adven - Make Your Own Personalized Sign! ture! Visit the Museum at the Gateway Arch that celebrates America’s pioneering spirit, and trace the story of the Native Americans, explorers, Hundreds to choose from! No skill required. No pioneers and rebels who made America possible. Watch the documen - artistic talent needed. Go home with the cre - tary movie “Monument to the Dream” and learn about the inspiration ation – no waiting! Make a sign for yourself or and the determination of the men who brought the Arch to Life! Then give it as a gift! The business called Mommy’s step into another world at the Old Spaghetti Factory, adorned with Design Farm, in the Historic Florissant Train antique lighting and intricate stained glass displays, and enjoy a deli - Depot Building on St. Catherine, is hosting this cious Italian Lunch. event at the FLORISSANT SENIOR DINING CEN - Date: Thursday, June 13, 2019 TER! All materials are provided! Coffee and Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm water are available. You are welcome to bring Tickets: $34.00 residents, $36.00 non-residents - includes transportation, muse - any other refreshments or drink that you’d um, movie & lunch like. You will pick out your sign selection when Tickets sales begin at the Silver Words Meeting on Thursday, May 9 for Silver you come to sign up for the event. Words Club Members only. If there are tickets remaining, on May 10 through May Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 24, tickets will be sold in the Senior Office to residents and non-residents. Call the Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Senior Office, 839-7605, for ticket availability or for more information. Signups: Tuesday, May 7 through May 30th in the Florissant Senior Office. Please allow extra time when to come to sign up as you will be making your Monticello Gardens at Lewis & Clark sign selection at this time. Cost: $25.00 cash only due at sign ups. . This and Josephine’s Tea Room includes everything – all supplies. You will bring home your creation on the day of the event. Coffee and water will be provided. If you want other refreshments or drinks – You may bring them. Call the Senior Office, 839-7605, for more information. “Under the Sea” Party & Bingo! Join us for some Fin-tastic Fun! The 2019 Summertime Party this year has an “Under the Sea” Theme! Join in the fun on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the Eagan Center from 10:00am – 2:00pm. The Incredible MUNY KIDS will perform! We’ll enjoy lunch, entertainment, attendance prizes and of course BINGO! Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019 Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm Place: James J. Eagan Center Tickets: $12:00 residents, $15.00 non-residents, includes admission, entertain - ment, lunch, Bingo and attendance prizes. Ticket sales begin in the Senior Office on Monday, May 13, 2019 for residents with a current resident card. If there are The unique beauty of the Lewis & Clark College Campus can be attrib - tickets remaining, on Monday, May 20, tickets will be sold to residents and non- uted to the Monticello Sculpture Gardens. Listen to the stories behind residents through Monday, June 3. the monumental bronze sculptures. Explore the beautiful lily pond, the Call the Senior Office, 839-7605, for more information fountains and the gardens designed to inspire students and be environ - mentally friendly. Then enjoy an elegant soup and sandwich lunch at Josephine’s Tea Room & Gift Shops followed by a delicious homemade TEAM Food Pantry Community dessert. Browse through the Gift Shops that feature clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry, home décor & and much more. Day at the Dining Center Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm Let’s help make a child’s summer a little more fun by making snack bags Tickets: $36.00 residents, $38.00 non-residents - includes transportation, tour of for TEAM Food Pantry! Please bring a bag or a box of individual Monticello Gardens and lunch packaged snacks. The Senior Office will provide the bags Ticket sales begin in the Senior Office on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 to residents only and we’ll all participate in filling them with our with a current resident card. If there are tickets remaining, tickets will go on sale snacks. Suggested snacks include: granola to residents and non-residents on Wednesday, June 5 until June 21. Call the Senior bars, individual chip packs or cookie Office, 839-7605, for ticket availability or for more information. packs, oranges, apples, snack packs of cereal, snack packs of raisins, fruit cups, fruit snacks, individ - ual wrapped cheese & crackers or rice krispy treats, juice boxes and snack packs of muffins or donuts. Many hands make light work! For more information about After making the bags, for those that are interested, we’ll play BINGO for TEAM for $1.00 a card with all proceeds going to TEAM. Light Florissant Senior Programs Refreshments will be served. Come and make a difference! Visit www.florissantmo.com Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Time: 2:00pm -4:00pm select “Departments” and then Call the Senior Office, 839-7605, for more information. select “Senior Citizen Services” May 2019 Seniors News 13 Recognize and Fight Fraud Florissant has partnered with Oasis to offer the following classes: For the first time in history, Impostor Scams Learn Not To Fall! topped the list of consumer complaints in About one third of the elder population over the age of 2018 with the Federal Trade 65 falls each year, and the risk of falls increases pro - Commission. Crooks use clever portionately with age. At 80 years, over half of all sen - schemes to defraud millions of people iors fall annually. As alarming as these figures are, these every year. There are literally hundreds documented statistics fall short of the actual number of different impostor scams. Listed since many incidents are unreported by seniors and unrecognized by here are four of the most common: family members or caregivers. Those who fall are two to three times • Social Security Scams: In one ver - more likely to fall again. sion of the scam, the caller says Take action! Sign up for the OASIS Class called “A MATTER OF BAL - your Social Security number has ANCE”. Learn factors that can lead to a fall & practical tips to keep your - been compromised. He says your self on your feet. Improve flexibility and range of motion with stretches Social Security Number is now and light movements. Participants receive a free workbook to keep. blocked for your protection. He There are eight classes, each 2 hours long, and the classes are held at might ask you for a fee to reacti - the Florissant Senior Dining Center. Light refreshments will be served. vate it. He will ask you to confirm Listed below is information on this class: your Social Security Number. THAT Class: Oasis “A MATTER OF BALANCE” is the SCAM. Now they have your When: Every Tuesday, May 21 through July 9, 2019 Social Security Number. OR… he says Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon somebody used your Social Security num - Where: Florissant Senior Dining Center, 621 St. Francois, 63031 ber to apply for credit cards. Your bank account is about to be seized Cost: Classes are FREE, but you must register and he will proceed to tell you how to keep your bank account safe. He Register: Registration begins in April. Call OASIS at 314-862-4859, ext. 24; will ask you for your bank account information. THAT is the Scam. Now there is limited enrollment. they have your bank account information, your social security number and access to your money. • IRS Scams: The caller says they are from the IRS and you owe them Aging Mastery Program money. You can clear this up right now so they don’t have to call your local Join the adventure for FREE! The Florissant Senior Dining will be running police department by paying the balance over the phone. THIS IS A SCAM. the Aging Mastery Program! This Program encourages mastery – devel - The IRS will never call you informing you of any balance that you owe. oping behaviors across many dimensions that will lead to improved • Tech Support Scams: Unfortunately, older adults are very vulnerable health, stronger financial security, and overall well-being. By participating to this scam. The caller says there’s a problem with your computer and in this program, you will: 1. make & maintain small but impactful changes they are calling to help you fix it before your computer crashes. They in your health behaviors, financial well-being, and enrichment in later life. just need you to get on your computer while you are talking to them and 2. Get incentives & rewards for taking small steps that can improve your they will walk you through the process to fix it. When you do this, the well-being. 3. Meet new friends, provide support and encouragement to scammer has full access to your computer and can steal any personal your peers, and become more involved in your community. information in this process. Class: Oasis Aging Mastery Program • The Grandparent Scam: You pick up the phone and hear a young man When: Thursdays, May 16 through July 25, 2019 say “Grandpa?” The caller says he has been arrested for drunk driving Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon and needs money to hire a lawyer who will help him get out of jail. He Where: Florissant Senior Dining Center, 621 St. Francois, 63031 even gives you to phone number for the lawyer (which is the phone Cost: The program is Free, but you must register number of his accomplice). The caller proceeds to say “Please don’t tell Register: To register call Oasis at 314-862-4859, ext. 24. mom and dad”. What grandparent wouldn’t want to help their grand - There is limited enrollment. child? THIS IS A SCAM. Here are a few practical tips to help you stay a step ahead: 1. Spot impostors: Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust – like a government official, a family member, a charity or a company you do business with. Do not send money or give out personal information in response to an unexpected request - whether it comes as a text, a phone call, or an email. 2. Don’t believe caller ID. Technology makes it easy for scammers to fake caller ID information, so the name & number you see aren’t always real. 3. Don’t pay upfront for a promise. Someone might ask you to pay in advance for things like debt relief, credit & loans, mortgage assistance, or they might say you’ve won a prize, but you first have to pay the taxes or fees. One of the easiest ways to handle anyone on the other line that you’re not sure about – HANG UP. To report a scam, please contact the Federal Trade Commission at http://www.ftx.gov/complaint or call 1-877-382-4357. The Florissant Senior Office is Now Located at the Dining Center Exciting News! The Senior Office has moved! At the Senior Office Request, the Senior Office has moved from Florissant City Hall to the Florissant Senior Dining Center location at 621 St. Francois, on the cor - ner of St. Francois and Jefferson Street. Our office phone numbers will remain the same. For more information call us at 314-839-7605. Visit us today and start an exciting chapter of living! 14 Florissant Police & Public Works News The Florissant Focus - Valley of Flowers Edition Chief’s Corner Torch Run Shirts Greetings, The Florissant Police is once again As the warm weather months selling Missouri Law approach, the Florissant Police Enforcement Torch Run T- Department is very busy getting Shirts to benefit the Missouri ready for several community pro - Special Olympics. The costs grams that will be taking place, while for the shirts are $15 for sizes we still maintain a strong level of Small to 2XL. The Florissant service to our residents. Before I get Police Department will be par - to the programs, I just want to say ticipating in the Law Enforcement “Thank You” to all of the residents, Torch Run this year on the morning business, and organizations that of May 29th. Our leg of the North St. involve us in their events. The mem - Louis County run will start near the bers of the department always enjoy intersection of the Cross Keys the opportunity to interact with our Shopping Plaza and travel down residents during these functions. Lindbergh to the Goodwill store lot The police department has been located at 455 N. Highway 67. Please very busy lately with several initia - come out and support us on our run tives that I would like to share with for this great organization. you, but our man focus is still the Please contact Officer Steve (314) 830-6042 response to calls for service and the Michael for more information at or [email protected] prevention of criminal activity. opportunity to get to know the Recently, members of the Florissant Florissant Police Department better Police Department responded to a while learning about topics such as call of a carjacking where a small college preparation, military service, Safety Town Returns For 2019 child was still in the car. Within two fitness and health, community serv - The Florissant “SAFETY TOWN” This comprehensive program minutes, we had officers on the ice, public speaking, and conflict res - program will be returning for the allows children ages 4-6 the opportu - scene, with an additional 30 olution. I am very proud of the offi - 2019 summer. Florissant “SAFETY nity to see a Police Officer as their Florissant Police Officers beginning cers for their “out of the box” thinking TOWN” is sponsored by the friend and teacher. They learn about a search of the area for the vehicle on how to better serve our communi - Florissant Police Department, safety issues through classroom and child. A Florissant Police ty, and I am excited to see this pro - Florissant Rotary Club, Stygar and interaction as well as through inter - D.A.R.E. Officer was canvassing the gram succeed. Sons Funeral Homes, and the active play in a miniature town, com - area after teaching for the day, and Other programs that are taking place Hazelwood and Ferguson/Florissant plete with stop signs, buildings, elec - within minutes, the D.A.R.E. Officer this summer is the Safety Town School Districts. tric signals and the like. located the victim’s vehicle with the Program as well as the D.A.R.E to be “SAFETY TOWN” is a nationally rec - This year, Safety Town will be held child still inside. One suspect was G.R.E.A.T. camp, which are both ognized safety program for 4, 5, and from June 15th thru June 19th apprehended on foot minutes later, organized by dedicated Florissant 6 year old pre-school children. Monday thru Friday. The session will and after an investigation by our Police Officers. All of the above pro - Topics such as Walking Safety, be held from 1:00pm- 3:00pm. This Detective Bureau, the second sus - grams, and the many more that were Bicycle/Tricycle Safety, School Bus year Safety Town will be held at pect was identified and taken into not mentioned that occur year-round, Safety, Poison Safety, Playground Cross Keys Elementary. The cost for custody a few hours later. This is an such as the Police Explorer Program, Safety, Stranger Danger, Tool and Toy the two week session is $10.00. For excellent example of the dedication Public Safety Citizens Academy, Safety will be covered. A visit from more information, please contact and resources that we can provide to Neighborhood Watch, CERT, and Eddie the Florissant Police Dog and Officer Lessie Summers our community on a daily basis. Coffee with a Cop shows the commit - the Florissant Valley Fire Protection [email protected]. As you make your summer vacation ment that we have to Community District is also scheduled. plans, please remember the Policing, while maintaining an excel - Florissant Police Department’s lent response rate to calls for service. Vacation Check Program and Security The Florissant Police Department Home Safety Tips Camera Registration. Residents can prides itself on maintaining the best request officers to check their homes level of service that we can provide to while they are out of town by simply our residents, and the members of When You Go On Vacation completing a form at the Florissant our department will continue to do With vacation season fast approach - 6). Lock away your valuables! Keep Police Department on or our website. so. Please check the Police ing, the Florissant Police Department valuables and important documents After we are notified, Officers will Department’s website or social media wishes to pass along a few tips to in a fire safe box or a safe deposit check your home on a daily basis to pages for more information on keep your home secure while you are box. Also, it is always a good idea to ensure it is secure while you are upcoming programs and classes. on your trip: record the serial and model numbers away. The other program is the If you ever have any questions, 1). Don’t talk about it! Be cautious for your valuables so you can accu - Security Camera Registration. This please call me or stop by, and if you about who you tell about your trip. It rately report them missing if needed. program encourages residents with see me at one of our community is okay to tell a neighbor that you 7). Park a car in the driveway! Give security or doorbell cameras to regis - events, such as the upcoming Valley trust, but be careful about letting your home an appearance that ter them with the department, so we of Flowers Festival, please say hello-I your whole neighborhood know that someone is living there by asking a know where the camera footage is would love to get to know you better. your house will be empty for an trusted neighbor to park his or her within the residential areas. In the extended period of time. Also, don’t car in your driveway while you are event of a crime, officers will check Sincerely, post comments of social networking away. with the homeowners on the registry Timothy J. Lowery sites that you are leaving for a trip, 8). Outdoor lighting! Consider within a certain geographical area to Chief of Police or post comments while you are on motion sensing lights on the outside inquire if their camera footage cap - vacation. You never know who is see - of your house. Criminals typically do tured the event. ing those comments, and you don’t not want to be seen, so if a light One new program that I am very want to advertise the fact that no comes on as they are walking around excited to pass along to you is the one is at your house. your house, it may prevent you from Florissant Police Department’s Future 2). Use timers! Hook up timers to becoming a victim. Leader Academy. This program was lights, televisions, and radios, and 9). Make notifications! If you have an created by Officers Berry and Lee and adjust the timers to your normal rou - alarm system, make sure that they will be for two weeks during the sum - tine. This will help hide the fact that know how to get ahold of you while mer. The program is designed to give no one is home. you are away. This can also be said a group of high school aged males an 3). Lock up! Before leaving, make about the trusted neighbor who is sure all of your doors, windows, picking up your newspapers and garages, and sheds are secured. mail, and who is parking a car in 2019 AARP “Driver Safety Program” 4). Remember your mail! It is a good your driveway. idea to request the post office to 10). Complete a Vacation Check The Florissant Police Department hold your mail while you are on vaca - Form! The Florissant Police will be hosting four AARP “Driver tion. This can be done either thru Department offers a free program to Safety Program” classes for the 2019 their website, or you can fill out a its residents where we check your calendar year. The dates are: form at your local post office. house daily while you are on vaca - - Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 to remain safe on the road. This pro - Another option is to ask a trusted tion. You can complete this form on - Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 gram is sponsored and presented by neighbor to collect your mail and our website at - Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 AARP and targets drivers 50 years of newspapers while you are away. www.florissantmo.com/police or you - Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 age and older. AARP provides a certi - 5). Remember your answering can fill out a form at the Florissant LOCATION: fied instructor to teach the program. machine and email! Don’t tip anyone Police Department. Florissant Justice Center and Many insurance companies offer off that you will not be home by cre - The Florissant Police Department Municipal Court building reduced insurance rates for those ating a new outgoing message for wishes all of the residents of 4575 Washington who successfully complete the your answering machine saying that Florissant a safe and happy summer! Florissant, MO 63033 course. Check with your insurance you are on vacation. Also, be cau - For any questions, please contact TIME:9:00 AM – 1:00 PM company to see if you qualify. tious on what you put in automatic the Florissant Police Department at FEE:$15 for AARP Members, $20 for To register contact Officer Steve reply email messages. 314-831-7000. Non-AARP Members Michael at the Florissant Police The A.A.R.P. “Driver Safety Department’s Public Information Unit Program” is a 4-hour classroom at (314) 830-6042. Seating is limited so Mission Statement refresher that can help you learn the drivers are encouraged to register “The mission of the Florissant Police Department is to provide the highest quality police services to effects of aging on driving and how early to reserve a spot in the class. the people of the City of Florissant, by promoting a safe environment through police and citizen you can adjust one’s driving habits REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED interaction, with an emphasis on integrity, fairness, and professionalism.” May 2019 Parks & Recreation News 15 Garage Sale On April 27th Florissant residents will haul down the clutter from their attics, drag out treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their attic for the Florissant Garage Sale. All of the usual garage sale items can be found throughout the sale as well as some unusual items. There is sure to be a treasure with your name on it! When: April 27, 2019 Time: 9:00am - 12:00noon Where: JJE Center Ice Rink Pavilion Touch A Truck Put your imagination in gear and go! Last year’s event was wildly popular and full of family fun. This is your chance to get behind the wheel of some of your favorite big trucks. Event features police and fire vehicles, a school bus, construction vehicles and more! Children can climb, take photos and Bangert Pool explore the vehicles on display. Food trucks will also be present selling items during the event. Hours of Operation When: Saturday April 27, 2019 Mon. - Fri.* – 12:30pm - 7:30pm Where: JJE Center Parking Lot Sat. & Sun. – 11:30am - 7:30pm Time: 10:00am - 12:00 noon Holidays – 12:30pm - 5:00pm Fee: Free to Attend *Bangert will be open weekends only beginning 8/5/19 Bangert will close at 4:00pm for swim meets. Dates TBD. Summer Day Camp Bangert will close at 5:00pm for a special event 7/12. Our Summer Day Camp is a 6 week summer camp program that is held at the JJE and Koch Park. Please note: The pool hours are subject to change due to local school schedules, This is primarily an outdoor program with limited time scheduled indoors. Children must be 6 inclement weather, and other unforseen circumstances. years old by July 31 and may not turn 13 until after July 31. Registration is held at both Community Centers. Applications will be available at the Community Centers and on our web - Daily Entry Rates Membership Rates site. Registration will be held on a space available basis. Deadline to register is June 4. Resident Non-Res. Res. Non-Res. Registration: Res. 4/1/19, Non-Res 5/15/19 (If spaces remain) 3 yrs. & Under FREE FREE 3 yrs. & Under FREE FREE *Children must have completed Kindergarten and Youth 4-17 Yrs. $60 $140 Youth 4-17 Yrs. $3 $8 Adult 18+ Yrs. $80 $200 may not be entering 7th grade – Ages 6 to 12 Yrs. Adult 18+ Yrs. $4 $10 Senior 60+ Yrs. $60 $140 1st Child Add’l Children Days Dates Time Res/Non-Res. Res/Non-Res. Senior 60+ Yrs. $3 $8 Family** $120 $275 Mon. – Fri. 6/10/19 - 7/19/19 9:00am-3:00pm $175/$350 $125/$275 Youth Tennis Learn To Play Outdoor Splash N Play Parents and their young children Ages 6 years old and under can enjoy their own special time at Bangert before the pool opens to the public. This is a great time to enjoy the facility with younger children in a more relaxing and less crowded environment. Please note: not all features are open during this time. Older siblings may join as long as a member within the 0-6 age range is in atten - dance. Pay daily admission or present an active outdoor pool pass to take advantage of this time. Days: Wed. & Fri. Dates: 6/5/19 - 7/31/19 Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm This program uses games and drills to introduce basic tennis skills and coordination. All equip - ment including balls and rackets will be provided. The Learn To Play program is held at the Youth Swimming Lessons at Bangert Pool beau¬tiful Tower Court tennis facility on New Florissant Road next to Fritz’s Frozen Custard. Children in this program will learn swimming skills based on their current abili - Day Dates Time Ages Res/Non-Res. ties. They will be placed into groups with others at the same skill level, and taught Sat. 6/1/19 - 7/6/19 9:00am 6-13 Yrs. $45/$55 the skills needed to progress from there. Lessons are for children ages 5-15YRS. Sat. 6/1/19 - 7/6/19 10:30am 14+ Yrs. $45/$55 Days Dates Time Res./Non-Res Sat. 7/20/19 - 8/24/19 9:00am 6-13 Yrs. $45/$55 Mon. & Wed. 6/3/19 - 6/26/19 10:10am - 10:45am $48/$52 Sat. 7/20/19 - 8/24/19 10:30am 14+ Yrs. $45/$55 Mon. & Wed. 6/3/19 - 6/26/19 10:50am - 11:25am $48/$52 Mon. & Wed. 7/8/19 - 7/31/19 10:10am - 10:45am $48/$52 Chess Wizards Mon. & Wed. 7/8/19 - 7/31/19 10:50am - 11:25am $48/$52 Chess Wizards offers summer and holiday vacation camps for children aged 6-12. As much as we love chess and champion its cognitive and character benefits, we don’t believe in asking an 8- Splish Splash Summer Bash year old to stay inside for 3 or 6 hours and just play chess during their vacation. We’ve developed an interactive day-camp format which includes all kinds of activities to keep kids both physical - Splish splash summer bash is an Annual summer pool party for 5th - 8th graders ly and mentally engaged during their time with us. Team chess games, puzzles, skill-building, that is sure to make a splash! Participants will enjoy pizza, soda, games, DJ and team and individual physical games are just some of the ways we integrate the whole per - music, prizes and swimming. Tickets go on sale to Florissant Residents on June son into our camp activities. A sample day might include exploration of a technical chess con - 10 and nonresidents on June 17. cept, fun group challenges which hone specific chess thinking patterns, a healthy snack, a mini- Ticket required and must be purchased in advance. tournament, capture-the-flag, and blob tag. After all, it’s camp and we want our students to make Date: July 12 6:30pm - 8:30pm memories that they will carry with them through the upcoming school year and beyond. Camp Location: Bangert Pool meets for 3 hours each day. Price: Res. $6 – Non-Res. $8 Days Dates Time Place Res/Non-Res. Mon.- Fri. 7/29/19 - 8/29/19 9:00am JFK $175/$190 Youth Swim Lessons (Ages 5 - 15 Yrs.) Want your child to learn how to swim? Children in this program will learn swim - Pom Pom Camp ming skills based on their current abilities. They will be placed into groups with Come learn the turns, leaps, kicks and other precision movements needed to be a valued mem - others at the same skill level, and taught the skills needed to progress from there. ber of a dance or cheer team. Dancers will learn how to count music, synchronize movements, Day Dates Time Place Res./Non-Res. dance and perform as a team. Basic cheer skills will be incorporated. Participants should wear Wed. 6/5/19 - 7/10/19 6:05pm JJE Pool $36/$39 form fitted clothing and jazz or tennis shoes. The last hour on Friday will be a performance. All participants will receive a t-shirt. Sat. 6/8/19 - 7/13/19 10:40am JJE Pool $36/$39 Days Dates Time Place Res/Non-Res. Mon.- Fri. 7/22/19 - 7/26/19 9:00am - 12:00pm JFK $50/$60 Toddler Swim Lessons (Ages 12 - 35 Months) Children in these classes will explore some basic movements and working Youth Basketball Camp towards being comfortable in the water so that further skills can be developed Camp consists of training in jump stop, cross over dribbling, between the legs, fitness drills, in the future. This class is a fun, engaging environment where parents can help quickness drills, defensive positioning, reaction drills, mid-range shooting, 3 point shooting, fin - their young children gain the confidence they need around water. Much of this ishing drills, reading passing lanes and defensive anticipation. Scrimmages will be played to is done through games and song as this helps facilitate learning and confidence. enable campers to put their newly acquired or refined skills to work immediately. All camps take Shrimp classes will focus on more basic skills with a lot of support and assis - place at the JJE Center. tance, while Jellyfish classes will work on slightly more advanced concepts and Camp for 4-6 Yrs. meets for 1.5 hours and camp for 7-14 Yrs. meets for 2.5 hours. begin to lessen support to work towards independence. Registration begins: Res. 5/13/19, Non-Res. 5/20/19 Day Dates Time Place Res./Non-Res. Days Dates Time Ages Res./Non-Res. Sat. 6/8/19 - 7/13/19 10:00am JJE Pool $24/$27 Mon.-Thurs. 7/22/19 - 7/25/19 8:30A 4-6 Yrs. $45/$50 Mon.-Thurs. 7/22/19 - 7/25/19 8:30A 7-14 Yrs. $65/$75 Preschool Swim Lessons (Ages 3 – 4 Yrs.) Children can expect to gain confidence in and around water and build their Discount Tickets to Six Flags & Silver Dollar City independence. Children at this level will still most likely not be learning to swim completely on their own, but they will increase their independence over time. Purchase a one day pass or season pass to Six Flags St. Louis through our Parks and Recreation Preschool lessons will lay a foundation and build on basic swimming skills that Department for a discounted price. We also have one day passes to Silver Dollar City available at will be needed to succeed in higher levels of swimming. a discounted rate. Tickets may only be purchased during office hours at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office. This is M-F 8:00A-5:00P and SA 8:00A-12:00P (except holiday weekends Day Dates Time Place Res./Non-Res. including 7/6). Call 314-839-7670 for ticket availability. No refunds will be given on amusement Mon. 6/3/19 - 7/8/19 5:30pm JJE Pool $30/$33 park ticket purchases. Wed. 6/5/19 - 7/10/19 5:30pm JJE Pool $30/$33 COPALCONSTRUCTION.COM I t I A LOCALCOMPANY 314.921.2390 s n h May 2019 Now Open! Open! Now in North County. North in Expert pediatric care s i s u

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