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January 20, 2021

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St. Louis County slowly begins to administer COVID-19 vaccines to health care workers as the wait begins for more doses to arrive

By Charlotte Beard According to St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page, in his Jan. 11 press conference, after ten months in the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 22 million people have been affected in the United States with 373,000 resulting in death. He further stated that St. Louis County is averaging 530 new cases each day and that we have lost 1,475 people to COVID-19. However, some residents are now able to pre-register to receive the vaccine.

The Department of Public Health is following the state tiers and guidelines posted on covidvaccine.mo.gov to determine the scheduling of vaccinations.

“Vaccine distribution has given us all hope but the roll-out across the country has been slow,” stated Page. “In St. Louis County we received 975 doses last week in our first batch. On Friday, (Jan. 8) we began vaccinating our Department of Health

employees. On that first day we were able to vaccinate 180 of our clinical workers.”

Page shared that the 180 clinical workers represent approximately 65 percent of the 275 employees that are eligible based on the state’s 1A tier of public health workers.

Continuance of vaccinations were scheduled for administering throughout the week of Jan. 11 for those health employees not affiliated with any of the hospital systems. Page stated that examples of other non-hospital affiliated individuals who can sign up for the vaccine are doctors, school nurses, behavioral health and substance abuse providers, optometrists and physical therapists.

“Any group of employees or individuals in that 1A healthcare category may contact our health department through email at dphcovidvaccine@stlouisco.com. The health department will respond with a link

to an online form that you can fill out and request a reservation.”

Long-term care facility residents and staff have been included in this 1A phase.

Optometrist, Dr. Julie DeKinder, received her vaccination Jan. 11 and shared her process for getting the injection.

“The process for receiving the vaccine through St. Louis County involved first filling out an online form to let them know that I was a 1A provider in the first group of people that are allowed to get the vaccine,” stated DeKinder. “After you filled out that form your name was put on a list. When the vaccine became available to the county, they opened the opportunity to allow anybody that had signed up on that list to then create an appointment to get the first dose of the vaccine. The appointments opened See ‘VACCINE’ page 2

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on Monday this week which would have been the 11th. The vaccine that they are administering is the Pfizer vaccine.

The Pfizer vaccine requires 21 days between the first and the second dose. So, now that I have my first dose, in 21 days with a couple days window on either side, I’ll be required to go back to the county health department to receive my second dose.”

Though the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is not an FDA-approved vaccine, the FDA has authorized the emergency use of the vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 16 years and older (visit https://www.pfizer.com/products/product-detail/pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccine).

According to other sources, Dr. John A. Sellick, D.O., an infectious disease expert and professor of medicine at the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo gives the following explanation for the need of two doses.

“The general concept is that the first dose primes the immune system, and the second dose boosts it to give high level protection,” states Sellick. “Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines use genetic material, or mRNA, to replicate a key protein in the coronavirus, training the body to produce antibodies that will fight COVID off. The first dose begins that training process, and the second dose solidifies it.”

DeKinder states that other

than her arm being slightly sore the day following the injection, she did not experience any immediate side effects. According to DeKinder, the administration where she received her first dose of the vaccination required that recipients remain at the facility for approximately 15 minutes after the injection to ensure no immediate acute negative responses.

“It is my understanding that some individuals who have already taken the second dose have noticed more symptoms— maybe a low-grade fever, headache, or chills,” shared DeKinder. “I’ve only received my first dose. I’ve had a pretty successful dose with minimal, if any, symptoms.”

Pfizer sources state that you may also be given an option to enroll in V-safe, a voluntary smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to check in with people who have been vaccinated to identify potential side effects after COVID-19 vaccination. Pfizer further states that the tool helps the CDC monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. For more information visit: www.cdc.gov/ vsafe.

“I feel that the health care community is really trying to do their part by getting vaccinated as quickly as possible so that the vaccinations can be spread more widely along the population,” stated DeKinder. “As a health care provider, I will also be extremely appreciative if my patients can get vaccinated when available to them as soon as pos-

sible because that’s going to help slow the spread and make us all feel more comfortable in our interactions.”

Missouri’s plans for distribution of vaccines for individuals who fall under the 1B plan for three tiers was announced Jan. 14. The CDC defines 1B as frontline essential workers: first responders (e.g., firefighters and police officers), corrections officers, food and agricultural workers, U.S. Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers, public transit workers, and those who work in the education sector (teachers and support staff members) as well as childcare workers. Individuals age 75 and over who are not part of a longterm care facility are also part of the 1B phase according to CDC sources. For the latest information on Missouri’s 1B rollout visit covidvaccine.mo.gov.

Page stated in his press conference that the administration is not certain how many more or how soon the county will receive more vaccines. The national supply chain is being handled locally by the state.

“Please continue to follow public health protocols,” Page stated. “Until the vaccine is widely available the risk is too high to let up on responsible actions.”

In reply to a question of whether the administration has knowledge of resistance among some healthcare workers to getting vaccinated, Page shared that the Department of Public Health along with its medical

community task force are communicating with and educating St. Louis County residence.

“We will continue to communicate the value of the vaccine, the importance of the vaccine, and the safety of the vaccine as it has been established by our national testing,” stated Page.

“Many people here in St. Louis participated in those tests. We know this vaccine is safe and effective and we hope that everyone will get vaccinated as soon as it is available to them.”

DeKinder shared, “For my health and safety, because I see patients all the time, there was never a doubt in my mind that I wanted to get it.”

Pfizer’s sources state that vaccination providers must communicate to recipients/caregivers information consistent with the ‘Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers’ which can also be found at www.cvdvaccine. com.

In part of Page’s answer to the question of what can be done better in the vaccination process, Page stated that St. Louis County administration will not have the infrastructure or staff to vaccinate everyone and will as a result work with partners in St. Louis County to coordinate vaccinations and the dissemination of information for obtaining the vaccine.

For more information on the St. Louis County vaccination roll-out visit https://stlcorona. com/covid19-vaccines/.

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COMMUNITY VOICES A good way to honor Dr. King – pick up trash

By Archie N. Hodge Most of us honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. every year on the third week of January. This usually consists of MLK tributes and marches which are great to attend. This day has even become commercialized to include MLK Holiday Sales Events in which people try to profit from his name (which I detest).

But perhaps the best way to honor Dr. King (any day) is to do the same things that he did to serve humanity – this includes beautifying your neighborhood. King was a champion of the poor and under privilege. He told America that they could live with dignity anywhere, if given the opportunity. He fought long and hard for fair and affordable housing. However, he would have been saddened if he was able to see current rundown areas that were redeveloped when he was alive. Neighborhoods that are “trashed” would have disappointed him. In addition to looking bad, studies have shown that trashy communities can have psychological affects (like depression) on many of its residents and visitors.

On the other hand, King would be delighted with the residents who do their part in keeping their environment attractive.

Actually, there are a good number of neat people who live in trashy neighborhoods. They are people who don’t throw down trash and keep their property up. However, these residents need some help! Many still reside in the area because they don’t have enough income to move out.

A man of action Many remember Dr. King primarily as a great orator who gave eloquent speeches. But even more than that, he was a man of action! In 1966, he led a campaign in Chicago and helped to clean a slum-like apartment complex, with his wife Coretta. To do this, they got their hands dirty! They were good examples of what we should do. Dr. King wanted a society were all people could live in neat and clean environment.

Doing what King did will take effort on our part. A nice looking neighborhood, just doesn’t happen. You will have to work to keep it up. The first habit we must instill in some people is to not throw down trash to begin with. You can wait until you come across a trash can. You can also put the trash in your pocket or leave it in your car and throw it away when you get home.

When litter is already on the ground, you can do a small part.

If every person in the St. Louis area picked up just one piece of trash - every two days, our neighborhoods would look much better. Of course, the first thing most people will say is, “I didn’t throw it down, so I’m not picking it up.” But if you truly want to honor Dr. King through actions, we should as he did. He traveled across America and helped people with their problems and worked to beautify a neighborhood that wasn’t his own. We should never forget that Dr. King’s last act of service was supporting the people who picked up trash and garbage – the Memphis Sanitation workers.

It’s true that that picking up trash is a humbling experience.

But King would regard it as providing service to humanity. He stated that “all labor” that benefits mankind has dignity. He also said the greatest among you will be a servant and that everybody can be great (in God’s eyes), because everybody can serve.

Archie N. Hodge is a freelance writer from Bellefontaine Neighbors.

The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Citizens for Modern Transit to host next ‘Talking Transit’ event on Feb. 4 Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) has announced plans for its next virtual “Talking Transit” event, which is set for Feb. 4, at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM. The event will highlight how despite the pandemic, work continues to positively influence the St. Louis transit system through expansion plans, a corridor study, funding strategies, a focus shift and more. The event is free and open to public. Pre-registration is required.

Area leaders will discuss the expansion of the MetroLink in Illinois and a new study just about to begin on the Northside/Southside corridor, explain the current shift in focus to Community Mobility Hubs and provide insight into the future of funding for transit. Panelists include Patrick Judge, Managing Director at Gonzalez Companies; Jim Wild, Executive Director of EastWest Gateway Council of Governments; Jessica Gershman, Assistant Executive Director, Planning & System Development at St. Louis Metro Transit at Bi-State Development; and Scott Ogilvie, Transportation Policy Planner, Planning & Urban

Design Agency.

“The region has a lot to look forward to on the public transportation front,” commented Kimberly Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “We are looking forward to hearing about what all is in the works. Public transit is an essential component of the transportation system especially as we come out of this pandemic.”

Registration for CMT’s Talking Transit event can be completed online at www.cmt-stl.org.

CMT hosts quarterly “Talking Transit” events to keep members, elected officials, stakeholders, transit riders and others in the loop on issues and efforts influencing the local transit system. These educational gatherings feature guest speakers and panel discussions addressing a wide range of topics, including transit-oriented development, safety and security, best practices, service changes and more. To learn more about these events and how Citizens for Modern Transit is working to further transit access in the St. Louis region, call 314-231-7272.

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STLCC receives CARES Act grant for on-campus child care services at Forest Park St. Louis Community College will receive $4 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Child Care Plan funding to improve the quality and availability of child care and early education programs at its Forest Park campus.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson made the announcement Jan. 6.

“Access to quality child care is critical for working families, and attending college is often a full-time job,” Parson said.

STLCC will be able to offer on-site child care by repurposing 15,000-square-feet of existing space in the physical education building. The future center will serve up to 60 children at any given time. The facility will allow students in early childhood education academic

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programs to gain hands-on experience. Programs and services will be modeled after those offered at the nationally recognized Child Development Laboratory Center at STLCC-Florissant Valley. It will be 12-18 months before the child care center welcomes families.

“Lack of child care is one of the barriers that prevent students from achieving their educational goals, or simply from seeking a college degree in the first place,” said Jeff L. Pittman, Ph.D., STLCC chancellor. “We are grateful for receiving these funds that will help our students with children to enroll and complete a degree or a certificate that will prepare them for living-wage jobs or the chance to earn advanced degrees.”

“Child care is a retention and completion issue for our students. Many have to make the decision between remaining enrolled in college to make progress toward completing a degree, or staying at home with a child or children,” said Christine Davis, Ed.D., STLCC vice chancellor for student affairs. “We are excited for what this grant funding means for them and their families.”

The CARES Act Child Care plan is part of Gov. Parson’s initiative to fund

improvements in the quality and availability of child care and early education programs. The funds help establish or expand on-campus child care centers via a one-time grant to support and strengthen access to safe child care for 20 or more children ages six weeks to five years from low-income families receiving child care subsidies while parents work or pursue education or training. The grant period runs through Oct. 31, 2021.

“The addition of a child care center to the Forest Park campus will provide a much-needed resource for our students with children,” said Julie Fickas, Ed.D., campus president and chief academic officer, STLCCForest Park. “This will open up the door of opportunity to many who would like to enroll in classes, but who have not had accessible child care. With so many programs aligned with our community’s workforce needs, this is not only a win for our students, but for our overall community.”

In October 2020, five Missouri college campuses received first-round grants of more than $5 million in funding. The announcement of the second-round grant to STLCC brings the total allocation for the program to nearly $10 million.

2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Spirit Award Winner named by the University City Board of Education Dr. Natalie Parks has been awarded the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Spirit Award by University City Board of Education Board members.

The honor, awarded annually by the district’s board of education, recognizes University City citizens who, like Dr. King, have displayed a commitment to community through public service and who have made significant contributions in the realm of social justice.

Parks, a 1995 graduate of University City High School who attended the district from kindergarten through grade 12, was honored Jan. 15, with the release of a video marking her award and accomplishments.

Parks is the program director and assistant professor of the Applied Behavior Analysis program at Saint Louis University and the owner of Behavior Leader, an organization that focuses on building organizations that value diversity and inclusion at every level. She is also a community partner at University City High School.

Parks’ career has always focused on serving others. As a board-certified behavior analyst and licensed psychologist, she spent the first 20 years of her career serving individuals with disabilities and autism with severe behavior problems. During her time in this field, she worked to expand services to individuals who were underserved and also diversify the field of behavior analysis.

She left the corporate world seven years ago to focus on fighting for equal rights for all individuals in the United States. She established Behavior Leader, Inc. where she provides services to education, fire, police, and social service organizations to increase diversity and inclusion,

provide equitable educational opportunities to underserved youth and increase the diversity of educational curricula.

Parks also serves on a national task force to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of applied behavior analysis. She is a reviewer of the special edition on police brutality and racial justice for the Behavior Analysis in Practice journal. She also co-hosts the podcast Inclusion Junkie, where she and her co-hosts focus on how our behavior can lead to more inclusive and equitable communities.

Parks is also a community partner with University City High School where she works with a student entrepreneur development program and leads the school’s Ambassador’s program, which focuses on building leadership skills among women students at the high school. She has also worked with UCHS teachers, providing consultation on classroom management, instructional strategies and professional development on how to increase inclusion within the classroom. Most recently, she developed a Registered Behavior Technician job training program, which will provide graduating seniors with the requirements to sit for certification.

Parks completed her undergraduate degree at Truman State University and later completed her master’s and doctorate degrees at the University of Missouri-Columbia. In college, Natalie served on the executive board of the Association of Black Collegians and became a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., where she served as chapter president as an undergraduate and later became chapter advisor while completing graduate school.

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City of Creve Coeur Chief of Police to retire after 41 years

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Creve Coeur Chief of Police, Glenn Eidman, will retire on Wednesday, Jan. 20, after serving the city since 1979.

Eidman has served as a commissioned officer of the city of Creve Coeur for his entire professional career spanning over 41 years and has served as chief of police since 2008. During his tenure, Chief Eidman led the department’s pursuit of accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). He was instrumental in establishing the award-winning West Central Dispatch Center to consolidate 911 services among Creve Coeur, Frontenac, Town and Country, and Ladue, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings.

He also implemented the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, designed to provide citizens with the knowledge and basic skills for emergency preparedness.

Most recently, Chief Eidman led the department’s efforts during the construction of the state-ofthe-art police station completed in 2019.

“Chief Eidman’s invaluable experience and dedication to his profession has made him a respected leader within our community and among law enforcement,” said Creve Coeur Mayor Barry Glantz. “He has led the department to be one of the most progressive police departments in the area, directly contributing to the high quality of service our citizens have come to expect and appreciate.”

Under Eidman’s leadership, the Creve Coeur Police Department has earned high levels of confidence from the citizens it serves as indicated in the 2018 Citizen Survey, with 95 percent of residents indicating they are satisfied or very satisfied with public safety in Creve Coeur.

“Chief Eidman has made an enormous impact through his service to Creve Coeur, and to policing profession. It has truly been an honor to work with him,” said City Administrator Mark Perkins.

Eidman’s dedication to his profession extends beyond the city through his service as an adjunct professor of criminal justice at Lindenwood University and his involvement on various police and safety boards, including the International Association of

the Chiefs of Police, the Missouri Police Chiefs Association, and the St. Louis Area Police Chiefs Association. In 2014, Chief Eidman was the recipient of the Donald “Red” Loehr Outstanding Police Chief Award from the Missouri Police Chiefs Association, recognizing his high standard of dedication and service to his community, department and law enforcement profession.

Police Captain Jon Romas has been appointed to serve as Acting Chief of Police until the permanent position is filled.

Captain Romas has served the Creve Coeur Police Department since 1998 when he was hired as a Patrol Officer. He was promoted from Lieutenant to Captain in 2015, with recent assignments including Patrol Commander, Public Information Officer and CALEA Accreditation Manager.

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Home Builders Association donates $15,000 to Caring Solutions On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2021 HBA President Bill Wannstedt of Consort Homes (left) presented a $15,000 donation to Caring Solution’s founder Madi Hawn.

The donation will be used to add a doorway between the organization’s Valentine Place Respite Home and adjacent apartment building, making respite services for families in crisis more accessible. Caring Solutions designs and provides services to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families, giving them the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives and achieve their highest potential. Valentine Place

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Respite Home opened in 2017 and is the only short-term housing and therapeutic care option for individuals with aggressive, destructive and self-abusive behaviors in the state of Missouri.

The home has provided nearly 100,000 respite hours since its inception.

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

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COVID brings SLSO violist to Normandy for high school orchestra students When one of Normandy’s long-time orchestra teachers left the district last spring, it left a huge void.

“I interviewed a few candidates for the opening, but because the students had been exposed to a certain level of expertise, I knew I had to get the right person,” said Duane Foster, Normandy Fine Arts Coordinator.

Bernard Long Jr., the former Normandy High School band director, had met Michael Casimir by way of his work with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

Long reached out to Casimir, a violist with SLSO, to see if he would be interested in the opening with Normandy.

“Yes, please, put my name in the hat,” Casimir recalled. “(Long) put me in touch with Duane and the rest is history.”

Casimir, who has been a member of the award-winning St. Louis Symphony Orchestra since 2018, was available because of COVID-19. The symphony has had to cancel its performances, and reduced the number of rehearsals, giving Casimir the time to serve as Teacher-in-Residence with the Normandy High School orchestra.

A native of West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Casimir started playing the violin at the age of two. His parents, who are also musicians, were his first teachers and taught music in the Philadelphia public school system. Casimir, who studied at Julliard and the Oberlin Conservatory, is excited about his classes at Normandy but is realistic when it comes to his expectations. Right now, incremental improvement is what he’s looking for out of his class.

“I just want to see growth in our students,” said Casimir, who graduated from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. “They can play, they’re very talented, but we needed to work more on the fundamentals, so we’re focusing on reading music: time signatures, note names, key signatures.”

The progress made so far is impressive to Casimir.

“Seeing what the kids can do, it makes me want to cry, but I can’t let them see that,” Casimir said jokingly.

Foster, who is a Normandy High School alumnus and has performed on Broadway, says he is in awe of Casimir’s patience and expertise.

“The students are in awe of him and now think of him as a big brother,” Foster said of Casimir. “Their confidence is getting stronger every day. He is being patient and acknowledging when they are doing well and when they make mistakes.”

This confidence is another area where Casimir, 29, hopes to help the students with.

“Even if you’re wrong, go into it confidently,” Casimir said of his students. “They’ll try something new and just do that, then wait for me to tell them to go to the next thing. Keep going. Don’t always wait for someone else to say yes or no.”

Casimir, who is one of just a few African Americans to play with a major metropolitan orchestra, said the highlight of his experience so far, is when a student has that “ah-ha” moment.

“I get to see somebody who looks like me have that ‘ah-ha’ moment, ‘oh this is how you read music’,” Casimir said. “Now they get what I do.”

LaShawnna Levy, a sophomore who has played an instrument since elementary school, says working with Casimir has been an “amazing opportunity for us.”

Angel Shelton, a senior, says it makes a difference seeing someone who looks like her playing classical music.

“I can connect with him. We see things from a similar perspective,” Shelton said. “I get the chance to work with someone who looks like me, in classical music – it’s great.”

Because of COVID-19 and the resulting restrictions, Casimir plans to stay at Normandy through the end of the school year. He hopes to continue to be that ambassador for classical music by exposing more students of color to the opportunities available.

“As a teen, I didn’t like classical music,” he recalled. “What brought me into classical music were other kids like me, just regular kids who had similar backgrounds and interests. Music as a whole was interesting, but classical music needs more ambassadors.”

Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative Michael Casimir who is serving as Normandy teacher-in-residence, is a violist with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Casimir attended Julliard and is a graduate of the Curtis School of Music.

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The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info.

EVENTS RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Weekdays: Tax filing program volunteers

Seeking greeters, appointment schedulers, and tax preparers to assist older adults in the St. Louis County Tax Filing Program. Training and mileage reimbursement is provided. For more information and to start the volunteer application process, contact the County Older Resident Programs and ask for Mike Nickel at 314-615-4021.

Mondays: TOPS meeting

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. T.O.P.S.=Take Off Pounds Sensibly has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) 9135 Shelley Avenue, Overland, MO 63114. (Entrance is in the back on East Milton). TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight.

You may visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314540-5223.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

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.

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 314-9936134.

Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-9212132. For a limited period the Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.

Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.

Tuesdays: A cappella singers

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

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

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.

Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information visit www.lifepointministries.church/ celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.

Mondays: A cappella singers

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

Mondays: Workshop meetings

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

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at

12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

Tuesdays: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting

Chapter 794 Vietnam Veterans Association meets on the third Tuesday of each month at VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-9212132. Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.

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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 McConnell, 314-831-5476.

2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Showme Stitchers:

Show-me Stitchers is the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We meet on the second Tuesday, Sept.-June at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO. Learn needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, and more.

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

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314-921-2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314994-3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314-839-7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314-6535331.

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes.

For more information call 314-8310988.

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.

Thursdays: Quilting guild

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

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Doors at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314921-2316.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Bingo takes place every Wednesday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 314-298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

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

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.

Blood

pressure

Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

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

Fridays: Fish fry

A fish fry takes place every Friday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314-731-9330.

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.

Saturdays: Yoga

Yoga returns to Calvary UCC at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30. Masks and social distancing are required in the building and participants should bring hand sanitizer with them. For further information call Angela at 314-801-8594.

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314402-7025.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

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

Saturdays: Clothing sale

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m.

For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support

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

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

Sundays: Meat shoot

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

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

Sundays: meeting

Jennings

Do-Dads

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

CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314-741-3737

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

Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center.

Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877477-6954.

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

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

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm.

Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314-344-6873.

Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314-839-3171.

to enroll.

Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314-768-3201. Or 636-947-0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org

Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314-653-5123.

Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314-344-6157.

Christian Center:

Hospital

Recovery

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314-9538100.

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314-653-5032 Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit www.Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

Look Good…Feel Better

SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit.

Light refreshments are served. Info: 314-344-6090.

SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre

A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with stateof-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314738-2599.

Smoking Cessation Classes:

Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866-SSMDOCS to register or for more information.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

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

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314344-6177

Diabetes Basics:

Free Mammogram Screenings:

314-344-7024 for info or 314-344-7220

SSM Health Care free mammogram

screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636947-5617

Speaker’s Bureau:

SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636-949+7159

ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314-993-5421.

First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

12:30 - 2 p.m., 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314-968-3477.

Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support

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At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9 a.m., 314.355.1516, Helpline 800-272-3900

Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group:

Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314383-4765

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Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1 p.m., 314-340-6389

Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636-755-3034

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse:

Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

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Baseball in O’Fallon has former major league players at stadium The O’Fallon Hoots, members of the Prospect League, play their home games at CarShield Field in O’Fallon, MO. Recently they announced that former Major League Baseball (MLB) players Jim Edmonds and Rick Ankiel

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will take part in a Home Run Derby on June 5 at CarShield Field.

“After the year that was 2020, we wanted to start off our summer with an event that got the community excited,” General Manager David Schmoll said. “Having two players of their caliber at CarShield Field will be a great way to kick off the 2021 baseball season.”

The Home Run Derby will take place June 5 at CarShield Field in O’Fallon with the event beginning at 7 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase limited specialty autograph passes to go on the field to meet and get autographs from Edmonds, Ankiel and two additional MLB Alumni to be announced at a later date. The autograph session will run for two hours beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Hoots plan holders had the exclusive opportunity to begin purchasing tickets beginning Friday, Jan.15. Tickets went on sale to the general public beginning Tuesday, Jan.19. Tickets can be ordered online at www.OFallonHoots.com/tickets or by calling 636-741-4668. ? * Think baseball in January

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Local football player in playoffs on a NFL team Christian Kirksey attended Hazelwood East High School where he played football and was coached by Mike Jones former St. Louis Rams player.

Kirksey was first team all-conference as a senior after earning honorable mention recognition as a junior. He recorded 163 tackles as a senior, with nine tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. He helped his team win the state championship in his junior season and returned to playoffs the following year.

In addition to football, Kirksey participated in track & field at Hazelwood East, where he competed in relays and jumping

events, helping his team win the state championship as a junior. He placed ninth in the triple jump at the 2009 MSHSAA State T&F Championships.

He went to college at the University of Iowa and from there was drafted into the National Football League in the third round by the Cleveland Browns where he played for five years.

Traded to the Green Bay Packers in 2020, he had the opportunity to play linebacker against the Los Angeles Rams last weekend and made two tackles as his team won the game to move on in the playoffs. * You go Christian Ambush win home opener to lock in second place in league The St. Louis Ambush plays their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL).

The first game in front of the hometown fans provided an impressive win. The sweet victory for the Ambush saw the team defeat the cross state Kansas City Comets 7-6 Saturday night at the Family Arena. The win improved the Ambush to 2-2 on the season.

The Ambush continues their January home stand when the Tacoma Stars invade the Family Arena on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 5:05 p.m. The month concludes with two games at home against the Florida Tropics, on Jan. 29 and 31. * Impressive start to season

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.

PrimeTimeSTL.com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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Yield: 9 (1 cup) servings

Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups chicken broth 1 ½ cups low fat milk 3 cups (24 ounces) mild jarred salsa verde (or mild salsa of choice) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 bell peppers, diced 2 cups frozen corn 1 tablespoon cumin 30 ounces white beans (Cannellini, Great Northern etc.), drained and rinsed Fresh chopped cilantro (optional) Sliced green onion (optional) Shredded cheese (optional) Sour cream (optional) Avocado (optional) Tortilla chips (optional)

Directions: Combine all ingredients except for the beans in slow cooker and stir well to combine.

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‘Cobra Kai’ moves to Netflix

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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.

n 2018, Fathom Events hosted a one-night theatrical event where “The Karate Kid” and two episodes of the upcoming “Cobra Kai” series were shown for one admission price. The series, which was originally available on YouTube, takes place more than 30 years after Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) took down Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) by using the now-legendary “Crane Technique” in the All-Valley Karate Tournament Some fans of the original movie believe, however, that the final kick to the face was illegal according to tournament rules.

YouTube sold the series to Netflix, which released Season 3 of “Cobra Kai” on Jan. 1. While the first two seasons were amazing, the current episodes are the best of the bunch. Creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald draw upon the three movies featuring Macchio alongside the inimitable Pat Morita to create the finest season to date. Daniel even encounters his enemy Chozen Toguchi (Yuji Okumoto) as well as his former love interest Kumiko (Tamlyn Tomita) in Season 3.

The intriguing part about “Cobra Kai” is how the lives of Johnny and Daniel have changed.

The 1984 film and its sequels show Daniel as

Eli, a bullied high school student who embraces the karate lessons taught by Johnny.

No series with a title like “Cobra Kai” would be complete without Martin Kove, the actor who made Sensei John Kreese such a memorable villain. Season 3 delves into Kreese’s past in flashbacks to his Vietnam War experiences and shows how one of his platoon members “Cobra Kai” photo courtesy could reappear in Season 4. Kreese IMDb Originals is a fascinating character and one who knows how to manipulate peothe poor underdog facing hostile and violent ple, especially Johnny’s estranged karate students from the Cobra Kai dojo as son Robby (Tanner Buchanan). well as some in Okinawa. These days, DanThough he passed away in 2005, the spirit of iel has his own successful car dealership and Pat Morita lives on in “Cobra Kai.” Mr. Miyis married to Amanda (Courtney Henggeler), agi left his beautiful California home to Danwho also is his business partner. Johnny, on iel, who uses it to teach the Miyagi-Do way the other hand, struggles to get by as a handy- of Karate. When Daniel is troubled, he even man. He reopens the Cobra Kai dojo from his visits Mr. Miyagi’s gravesite for guidance. On youth to get his life back on track. his business trip to Okinawa, Daniel also learns Macchio and Zabka are a big draw, but the more about his beloved mentor, including focus of the series truly is the new generation of some things that he kept from Daniel. characters created for the series. Mary MousI don’t binge watch TV much, but when the er plays Samantha LaRusso, Daniel’s daughter new season of “Cobra Kai” arrived on Netflix, who has a talent and distaste for karate while I watched all 10 episodes in two days. This is Xolo Maridueña plays Miguel Diaz, Johnny’s the perfect series for long-time “Karate Kid” first student at the resurrected Cobra Kai dojo. fans as well as newcomers. All three seasons Jacob Bertrand is a scene-stealer, though, as are available to stream on Netflix.

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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life Time for those New Year’s resolutions or as I like to refer to them, blatant lies. Yup it’s make and break time. So instead of posting promises that will never happen how about making a few we can actually keep.

I resolve to have new respect for TP. Each magnificent square is more valuable than gold. How, you say? Next time you’re in a public bathroom after a bad mall burrito and suddenly realize the toilet paper roll is down to its cardboard tube, ask yourself this, “Would I prefer a gold bar at this point or a jumbo roll of double-ply?” Case closed.

I resolve to buy less clothing. We’ve found that a large wardrobe isn’t as needed as we thought. We discovered that we can get along with a few minor items and do just fine; much like the cavemen.

One nice pair of bearskin briefs (turned inside out at week’s end for airing) provided all that was needed.

We should all go through the closet and get rid of those things we haven’t worn in a year. Dresses and suits weren’t needed. There wasn’t anywhere fancy enough to go to since everything was closed.

They weren’t required for work. Oh, perhaps one dress shirt or a blouse; the kind that will appear on Zoom from the waist up. It makes everyone think you’re completely dressed for business, but in reality we know you’re only wearing a pair of faded and holey sweatpants bottoms.

Yes, torso-wear is the latest thing, so throw away all those unnecessary pants. But please remember: don’t stand up during Zoom if you’re not wearing any.

Finally, everyone is resolving to diet. Each of us

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has developed giant fat sacks because we’ve been hibernating like pudgy groundhogs. We were left in lockdown with boredom surrounded by piles of our emergency reserves. What else was there to do but binge-watch Netflix and eat through our survival snacks? Combined with the holidays; it’s definitely COVID30…pounds that is.

For me; I’m just going to keep that extra blubbage around; 2021 isn’t looking any better. I just may need to rely on that extra food storage to get me through tough times ahead and besides…one less promise to break.

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings.

Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

ACROSS 1. Nothing-but-net in basketball 6. “Zip it!”

9. The ____ in Switzerland 13. Ann Patchett’s novel “Bel ____” 14. “Mele Kalikimaka” wreath 15. Ten million, in India 16. Fire in one’s soul 17. Crematorium jar 18. Trail follower 19. *Artist with most 2021 Grammy nominations 21. *Powerhouse Award 2020 winner with six 2021 nominations 23. *____ Sayer’s “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” 24. Pettifoggery 25. Lending letters 28. “Through” in text 30. Butcher’s discards 35. Fortune-telling coffee remnant 37. Crew equipment 39. Asian goat antelope 40. “Polar Express” roof rider 41. Toughness 43. *Two-time Grammy winner Kelly 44. Watch word?

46. *Best New Artist nominee Cyrus 47. “Clueless” catch phrase 48. *Black Pumas’ nominated

record 50. Hand-me-down 52. NYC time zone 53. *____ Loaf, winner of one Grammy 55. Nirvana’s “Come as You ____” 57. *Post Malone’s twicenominated work 61. *Venue of 2021 Grammy Awards 65. Dig, so to speak 66. Reunion bunch 68. Silk-patterned fabric 69. On Elsa of Arendelle’s head 70. Historical period 71. Join the cast of, two words 72. Balkan native 73. Dog’s greeting 74. Bed cover DOWN 1. Union foe 2. Stuff for sale, sing.

3. Capital of Indiana, for short 4. Counter seat 5. “The Green ______” 6. Swerve 7. *”I Can’t Breathe” artist 8. Delhi language 9. Seed coat 10. Trickster in Norse mythology 11. Like “Dead Poets Society” school 12. Blood fluids

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29. *”____ on Me” by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande 31. Cheese on Peloponnese 32. “...when out on the lawn there ____ such a clatter...”

33. Large-eyed lemur 34. *”Folklore” nominee and recipient of 10 Grammys 36. Nancy Sinatra’s boots 38. Sinbad’s seven 42. Semolina source 45. Cloth armband 49. Get the picture 51. Movie genre, pl.

54. Off kilter 56. Longer than #70 Across 57. A and B, e.g.

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