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April 4, 2018

Half a century of service Superintendent for Florissant’s Parks Division punches time clock for the last time after 50 years of working for the city

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By Charlotte Beard After 50 years of service, Bob Laramie, Superintendent for Florissant’s Parks Division punched the timeclock for the last time on March 16.

“The name Robert Laramie will always be synonymous with our beautiful Florissant Park System,” said Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider. “His leadership inspired countless Parks Maintenance employees both full time and part time. He had a ‘Can Do’ attitude that benefited not only the parks department but all departments including police. Whatever needed to get done Bob Laramie could be counted on to deliver.”

Though Laramie has retired and will spend time focusing on his health, he plans to spend his retirement years in Florissant with exception to the time that he gets away to fish, hunt, and enjoy life.

Laramie was born Aug. 8, 1947. Laramie also has an older sister and a younger sister who is now deceased. His father and mother moved to Florissant, where the Laramie family has a great history, when he was two years old. His great-grandfather, who fought in the Civil War, owned over 40 acres of land in the northwest region of Florissant. Laramie states that he isn’t certain, but he believes during that time war veterans were given land when they returned home.

Other Laramie family members that made their mark on Florissant were his uncle Irvin Laramie who served as councilman in the 1930s and 1940s, and his cousin Mel Laramie who served as councilman for a period. Laramie also had many extended family members who were instrumental in the construction of many Florissant shops and homes, as well as the development of the business district.

Laramie received his elementary education at Sacred Heart Parish in Old Town Florissant.

From there he spent his freshman year at

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Bob Laramie with the NCI’s Public Service Award he won in 2017.

Florissant Junior High before graduating high school at McCluer.

“I walked out of McCluer High School in 1966,” stated Laramie. “I saw an ad in a little neighborhood journal…an ad for a maintenance guy for the parks’ maintenance in the city of Florissant. So, I hitchhiked out there. I can remember the first day I walked in. I walked through the door and I knew some of the guys that worked there. They were all old Florissant residents. I went there in January 1966.”

Laramie had hitchhiked to the Park Maintenance Facility in Koch Park. The city of Florissant hired him immediately.

In September of that same year Laramie married his high school sweetheart, Michelle.

Though Laramie expressed his passion for the service he was giving the city, he found an

Photo by Charlotte Beard

opportunity for a higher paying job.

“My dad worked for a piano moving company. They were paying $2.25 an hour. In June 1967 I went to work with my dad. My dad was like I was with the city—always [at work] an hour early. In January 1968 I got in a bad car wreck and broke my back. I couldn’t move pianos anymore. I was out of work. I tried to get a job at the post office. I worked part time at Save Mart,” Laramie said.

One day a friend of his who worked for the city of Florissant contacted him about some maintenance positions that were open.

Laramie was excited for the opportunity to return to work for the city.

“I liked that job. It’s the greatest job in the world for as I’m concerned,” he said.

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‘SERVICE’ from cover After Bobby, Laramie’s son, was born, Laramie returned to work for the city in September 1969.

It has been stated that it became very clear to his supervisors and city officials that Laramie possessed a unique work ethic, a passionate love of the city, and a strong desire to serve the public and provide the best possible product to the residence of Florissant. Schneider also shared that a former Director of the Parks and Recreation Department once stated, “Bob lives for his parks. He will help anyone, anytime, anywhere, whether it be an employee or the general public.”

On Nov. 1, 2001, Laramie was promoted to the highest position in the parks division—superintendent of parks.

“When Mayor Eagan passed away and Mayor Lowery took over he always came to me if he needed something done. [One day he told me], ‘I want you to run the parks department because I like the way you work – your work ethic.’ So, I became the superintendent, I was scared to death [of overseeing] all these guys…all the work we had to do. We take care of a lot of stuff. I’ve always been blessed with a really, really good crew of men. You [must] have good people, if you don’t they will make your life miserable. I was

always lucky.”

Most may not realize that the Parks Division for Florissant reaches far beyond maintaining the extensiveness of the park grounds. Laramie shared one of his most memorable times of serving the city. “[Michelle and I] were watching the weather on channel 4…they reported that a tornado had touched down in Florissant. So, I told Michelle, ‘take the dog and go downstairs. I got to go.’ That’s our job – if they have trees down blocking the road, or power lines down I had to call crews and men in to help open the streets so that police and fire trucks can get through. I always took a lot of pride in that. I felt part of the community to help [in that way]. I worked every snow storm, blizzard, ice storm, tornado—every [time of] bad weather we had from the 60s to present day when I left. It was hard to give up. I probably should have left five years ago but the mayor asked me to stay around.”

Laramie is appreciative of how supportive Florissant citizens have been of the city’s efforts demonstrated by their votes for various taxes to help improve the parks and recreation experience. Laramie credits everything he owns and has learned to the city of Florissant. He states that he never went to college he went to ‘work.’

“I went to the University of ‘North County’ and graduated with a degree in ‘The city of Florissant,’” states Laramie.

Photo courtesy city of Florissant Bob Laramie, Superintendent for Florissant’s Parks Division punches the timeclock for the last time on March 16.

Laramie was presented with NCI’s Public Service Award in 2017 at their annual Leadership Breakfast.

The award is given to outstanding individuals, elected, appointed, or employed by a public body whose longtime service has had a positive impact on the community and/or public body they serve. Laramie expressed that he found it humbling to be noted for something that he really enjoyed.

“It’s been a very enjoyable and exciting 50 years. I never had a day when I didn’t enjoy going to work. It was a good job,’ he said.

COMMUNITY VOICES School safety and guns in America: where do we go from here?

By Art McCoy, Ph.D. Nearly 300 school shootings have occurred since the December 2012 Sandy Hook tragedy. Many condolences to all the families affected by the tragedy in Broward County on Feb. 14 and my prayers go to everyone impacted by repeated losses of life on school campuses across the nation over several years. We can never take enough extra actions to keep our students safe. In addition to praying, I urge and encourage other leaders to take prudent action also and stand with students across America.

After reflection and wise counsel, I chose to speak with the media about guns and school safety as well as support our young sages and scholars in being a part of the national discussion, leadership, and action. Conversations for healing, a better understanding, and better systems are a potent tool and form of action. Students, staff, and stakeholders have a right to go to school (and work) and come home alive. As a CEO of a school system, I have a responsibility to give people the tools to make this possible. Leaders have a responsibility to create “a more perfect” system to end days like Feb. 14 in Broward County and make true school safety a reality, daily.

With each student death, I feel a degree of shame within my sorrow. As citizens, we have a responsibility to make America “a more perfect” union. There is violence in our silence.

My stance is simple. We all must be leaders by finding our place and space to lead and be a part of the change to make today better than yesterday. We are responsible for our children and school/district’s welfare and everyone has a role and responsibility. Prudent actions are better than words.

As a school system CEO, the responsibility of students, staff, and stakeholders within our school system are in my hands.

While such weight and responsibility are real, it does not rest with me alone. Responsibility also rests with anyone in power and everyone with a voice.

Our Jennings student-scholars are strong, unshaken, and feel safe at school and appreciate our staff and community for their love, supervision, and support.

The St. Louis County Police Department have given us great support and regular active shooter training. We have added a school resource officer (SRO), police patrol outside of the schools on foot and in cars, more cameras, portable metal detectors and more.

Since 2011, I have shared with police officials, superintendents, and others, the need and steps towards a stronger approach to school safety. Schools must practice better school safety offense and defense.

Start with the heart, great relationships make the difference. Mental health and

trauma-informed practices show that you care about your people and everyone’s wellness and well-being.

Secondly, regarding the head, knowledge is power. Better communication, professional development and training, and partnership collaborations strengthen our defense and offense.

Lastly, regarding the hand and good offense, law enforcement and others know that force or force during the first minutes of an active shooter is the best hope of stopping a close shooter.

By no means does this article intend to be comprehensive. There are many additional points and actions that can be shared and be helpful. I support individuals who choose to champion such causes.

(For instance, I understand that additional actions to reduce the number of guns may lead to fewer human mishaps.) Yet, my focus here is on what school leaders should consider and can champion for increased school safety.

Art McCoy is the superintendent of Jennings School District.

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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The city of Florissant participates in the 49th Annual Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider and the 2018 Valley of Flowers Queen and her Court participated in the 49th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade which took place on March 17 in downtown St. Louis.

Regularly noted as one of the top in the country, the parade was comprised of over 120 units, including marching bands, floats, huge cartoon-character balloons, 5,000-plus Photo courtesy city of Florissant marchers and lots of Pictured above are the 2018 Valley of Flowers Queen and her court with Florissant Mayor Thomas clowns. Over 250,000 Schneider (from left) Morgan Kiel, Queen Megan Pilla, Mallory Sifford, Sophie Capra and Erin O’Brien. spectators regularly attend, the largest of any event in downtown St. Louis, packing the streets with smiling Irish eyes and festive green attire.

Loop Trolley familiarization runs begin, certification and training continue Visitors along the Loop Trolley alignment will start to see much more of the beautifullyrestored heritage trolleys, as the project tracks toward passenger operations.

The Loop Trolley project recently completed System Integrated Test (SIT) phase, in which the whole system -- including platforms, signaled intersections, track clearances and safety mechanisms – was assessed; now the team begins its familiarization phase, the intent of which is to experience different operating hours, traffic patterns and weather scenarios to identify and adapt to any special conditions present. This period will also include planned emergency scenarios with local police, fire and EMS divisions.

Over the next two weeks, trained Loop Trolley operators will also perform their final certification runs to qualify for passenger service. During this time, each operator will put into action the processes and procedures learned in the classroom and at the controls. To become certified, an operator must complete seven fault-free trips under direct supervision.

A second class of operators is in training and will likewise be certified for passenger service.

“Due to the stop-and-inspect nature of testing, we’ve been limited to overnight hours for recent activities,” said Kevin Barbeau, Executive Director for the Loop Trolley Company. “With that finished, we can now begin more consistently operating during the day and evening.”

Last week, Loop Trolley Car 001 had its first extended interaction with Friday night vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the Loop.

Barbeau commented, “It made a big difference

having these trolleys out when people are.

We saw a lot of excited smiles, waves and selfies coming from people on the sidewalks throughout the night.”

The Loop Trolley project is currently finalizing many of the construction, safety and procedural documents necessary to enter pre-revenue operations. The Loop Trolley Transportation Development District and Loop Trolley Company will soon be ready to announce its opening timeline and plans for passenger service.

The Loop Trolley will share the road with personal vehicles in the portion of the alignment west of the Des Peres Bridge on Delmar, and regularly interact with vehicles at intersections and driveways east of the Des Peres Bridge on Delmar, and on DeBaliviere. As the trolleys cannot veer to avoid obstacles, it is important that any vehicle parked on the street-running portion park against the curb, and that the vehicle be completely inside of the striped parking lane.

The Loop Trolley is a 2.2-mile, fixed-route, electrically powered, heritage trolley that will provide a memorable way to experience some of the best St. Louis has to offer. The trolley will run through the Delmar Loop along Delmar Blvd. and continue on DeBaliviere Ave., connecting people and neighborhoods, the past and the present. From restaurants and shopping to entertainment, recreation and the arts, riders can take in the multitude of things to do along the route as they enjoy both the country’s “#1 City Park” and “One of the 10 Great Streets in America.”

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Senior St. Patrick’s Day Party an annual hit in Florissant Photo courtesy city of Florissant

Senior Coordinator Peggy Hogan and her staff, the Florissant Senior Commission and 300 Senior Citizens that gathered on March 15 at the James J. Eagan Center for the annual Senior St. Patrick’s Day Party to enjoy a lunch of corned beef and cabbage.

Entertainment was provided by Irish Dancers from the O’Faolain Academy of Irish Dance. Those in attendance had the chance to win a pot of gold, a chance to win gift baskets and attendance prizes were handed out to those that came out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. For more information on upcoming senior events contact Peggy Hogan at 314-839-7604 and or visit the website www. florissantmo.com.

Normandy graduate follows prescription for success Today, Dr. Brandon Taylor is learning a new skill: relaxation.

Which is understandable, considering he just completed a rigorous fellowship in radiology at a leading healthcare provider in Houston. Since Taylor graduated from Normandy High School in 2003, he’s been studying and working and more studying—all in pursuit of his medical degree. But now that he’s completed his formal schooling, he realizes life consists of something else – free time.

Raised in Pagedale, Taylor is a board-certified musculoskeletal radiologist. Impressive, but he was not the student who had a life plan in place after graduating from Normandy High. He was admittedly undecided about his next steps.

“I thought about being a teacher,” Taylor recalled. “I went to church a lot growing up so I even thought about being a preacher.”

But his PSAT scores suggested a different route. Based on the results, it was recommended he look into a career in medicine.

“I guess it was right,” he said.

Even after he left Normandy to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta, he still wasn’t sold on the doctor track. He liked

Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative Dr. Brandon Taylor, Normandy alumnus and radiologist.

chemistry and mathematics, but did not like working in a lab. After thinking more about what he wanted for his life, at the beginning of his junior year, he decided to go into medicine.

Taylor studied chemistry with a minor in mathematics at Morehouse, then returned home to attend medical school at Saint Louis University. After completing medical school, he did his internship and residency at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

From there, he moved to Houston where he did his fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Care Center. As a radiologist, Taylor interprets and provides diagnosis for x-ray images his colleagues order for their patients.

He is now working in a private practice in Washington, D.C. The now 32-year-old credits his accomplishments to the support of his community and family, especially his aunt, Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge, another Normandy alum.

Taylor counts her as one of his biggest supporters.

“She laid the groundwork, and I wanted to impress her,” Taylor recalled. “She was always smart and successful. Being around her, I didn’t want to disappoint.”

Taylor also credits his success to being exposed to

others who were successful like his aunt Pamela, who is now a senior executive with Express Scripts and vice president of the Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board. He remembers when, as a teen, he attended City of Life Church in University City.

There were doctors, teachers and other professionals in the congregation. He said they all had a positive influence on him.

But even if youth may not be in close proximity to these kind of role models, they need to seek these individuals out, because people will help you, Taylor says.

“Try to find someone who looks like you, doing what you want to do,” Taylor explained.

“Seeing someone who is doing what you want to do, does something to you. What seems so far away, seems a little closer.”

He says this is especially true for students of color.

“If you’re black and you’re trying to do the right thing, a support system will come and help you make it happen,” he said.

Taylor says he still keeps in contact with many of his Viking classmates, mostly through social media. Like many Normandy alumni, he definitely has that Viking Pride.

“I love Normandy and my class was pretty awesome,” Taylor said. “People from Normandy, we are the best wherever we go.”

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Life Outside Festival set for June 9 Christian Hospital Wound Care & Hyperbarics Center offers foot health tips Submitted photo

Great Rivers Greenway and Terrain Magazine invite people from across the region to the Third Annual Life Outside Festival on June 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park in Maryland Heights. The goal of the Life Outside Festival is to let people of all ages see, try and learn about outdoor activities in a free, fun and supportive environment. Activities include tree climbing, kayaking lessons, birdwatching, rock climbing, standup paddle boarding, nature crafts, walks, bicycle rides and much more.

“This is a chance for people to try new activities and discover how they might be able to live life outside more often. There’s something for everyone at Life Outside that they can take back to their own yard, local park or out on the greenways.” said Elizabeth Simons, community program manager for Great Rivers Greenway.

“It’s important to us that everyone who comes to Life Outside has a chance to try these activities for free, whether mountain biking, gardening or yoga. What equipment do you need? Where do you go? Do you need to join a club? When is a good time to get started?

We answer those questions and break down barriers to spending more time outside.”

Launched in 2016, the Life Outside Festival has grown to include more than 50 partners and 4,000 attendees. Each partner provides dynamic outdoor recreation content throughout the day (classes, demos, try-it activities or competitions), all of which are free to attendees. Based on partner interest and community feedback, Great Rivers Greenway and Terrain Magazine expect the 2018 Festival to be the largest one yet attracting close to 70 partners and an estimated 5,000 people from across the region.

Nearly a dozen food trucks will be at the festival with food and beverages available for purchase and composting and recycling available on site. Drinking water in reusable bottles and sunscreen will be available for free. The all-day festival features a full lineup of local music talent. New this year, the Life Outside Festival will be offering shuttles to and from North Hanley MetroLink Station, Civic Center MetroLink Station, and Shrewsbury MetroLink Station in an effort to give residents of the St. Louis region even greater access to the event. Other new features will include expanded on-site activities and a printed Life Outside Guide given to each registered attendee that will contain informative articles and resources to inspire exploration and enjoyment of outdoor activities all year long.

Festival attendees can skip the day-of registration line by preregistering at www.LiveLifeOutside.org and picking up their festival packet, including the Life Outside Guide, at the Great Rivers Greenway Visitor Center (6178 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112) in the weeks leading up to the festival.

Businesses and organizations interested in providing an outdoor activity at the event can contact Zac Metcalf at Terrain Magazine at 314-561-4701 or zac@terrain-mag.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

More information on the Life Outside Festival can be found at www.LiveLifeOutside.org. Festival video available at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=_rT2kSx8VrU.

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and a time when the experts at the Christian Hospital Wound Care & Hyperbarics Center suggest people take a moment to stand up for their feet. Right now, 6.7 million Americans are living with a chronic wound, and more than two million of those are suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer.

The Christian Hospital Wound Care & Hyperbarics Center treats chronic foot and leg wounds that are often caused by underlying conditions such as diabetes and vascular disease.

Are your feet at risk? Some of the primary risk factors for wounds of the feet include: neuropathy, deformity of the foot, history of foot ulceration, absent or diminished pulses and prior amputation.

“The statistics are truly startling when you realize that about 60 percent of non-traumatic limb amputations are performed on people living with diabetes,” said D. Scott Covington, MD, FACS, CHWS, executive vice president, provider education and engagement with Healogics, Inc. Healogics manages the Christian Hospital Wound Care & Hyperbarics Center specializing in the treatment of chronic wounds and nonresponsive conditions.

There are preventative measures everyone can do to improve foot health. The Christian Hospital Wound Care & Hyperbarics Center offers the following foot care tips: • Check your feet for red spots, cuts, swelling, blisters, sores or other injuries daily.

• Wash your feet every day and dry them with care, especially between the toes.

• Trim your toenails as needed after you’ve washed and dried your feet.

• Wear properly fitting shoes

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that do not rub or pinch your feet.

• Always wear socks or stockings with your shoes, and never walk barefoot or while wearing just socks.

• Physical activity can help increase circulation in your feet. Consult your healthcare team to see which physical activity is right for you.

Take off your socks at your next check-up, and alert your doctor to any problems with your feet. The Christian Hospital Wound Care & Hyperbarics Center offers comprehensive wound care and leading-edge treatments including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, negative pressure wound therapy, bio-engineered skin substitutes, biological and biosynthetic dressings and growth factor therapies.

For more information on the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers or chronic or infected wounds, contact Christian Hospital Wound Care & Hyperbarics Center located at 11125 Dunn Road, Suite 211, St. Louis, Missouri or call 314-653-4076.

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Hazelwood West artist wins Missouri Senate Art Exhibit contest Photos courtesy Hazelwood School District

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Hazelwood West High School junior, Rebecca Rosenow recently received first place in the Missouri Senate Art Exhibit contest. Rosenow and her teacher, Kami Chavarin attended the award ceremony at the state capitol on March 12.

Established in 2014, as a joint effort between the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education, the Missouri Art Education Association, and sponsored by Senator David Pearce, the Senate Art Exhibit showcases fine arts programs in all 34 senate districts. The exhibit is located throughout the capitol in the hallway that leads from senate parking to the capitol ground floor entrance.

Art teachers from all over the state submit

work into the contest from their classes. Missouri Senators select one piece from their district to represent them.

“This is an exciting honor for Rebecca and our art program here at West High,” said Chavarin.

“Rebecca is an extremely hard-working, dedicated student, and I am so proud that her efforts have been acknowledged with this honor. We have many talented students at West High and this award brings recognition and attention to the importance of fine arts in our schools.”

Rebecca’s painting will hang in the Senate Hallway at the Missouri Capitol building until March 2019.

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FFSD Board and teachers’ association sign historic bargaining agreement

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At its March 14 Board of Education meeting, the board approved a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD) and the Ferguson-Florissant School District National Education Association (FFNEA), making it the first in the district’s history.

Upon approving the agreement, Board President Rob Chabot and FFNEA President Lori Sammelmann immediately signed the agreement into action.

“The purpose of this agreement Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District is to maintain mutually beneficial FFSD Superintendent Dr. Joseph Davis looks on as FFNEA President Lori Sammelmann and working relations rooted in Board of Education President Rob Chabot sign the districts first-ever Collective Bargaining trust and open and honest Agreement. communications between the district and its employees,” said Dr. Joseph Davis, discussed several policies related to instructional FFSD superintendent of schools. and operational issues.

The agreement, which is the culmination of “I commend the district leaders and staff over a year’s work, will establish and maintain rates who worked tirelessly to develop this collective of pay and conditions of employment, provide bargaining agreement,” said Superintendent appropriate procedures for the prompt resolution Davis. “The parties share a mutual responsibility of grievances and problems, as well as recognize in recognizing that the principal consideration at the mutual value of joint discussion, consultation, all times is the welfare and quality of education of and negotiation. Administration and FFNEA students.”

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SSM Health named system of excellence for Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery SSM Health in St. Louis announced that all breast surgeons associated with its six adult acute care hospitals have been recognized as Hidden Scar Certified Surgeons for Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery. This designates SSM Health as a System of Excellence for Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery – a first in the state of Missouri and fourth in the nation to receive this certification. This advanced approach to breast cancer surgery hides scars, minimizing the daily emotional reminder of a breast cancer diagnosis.

Each year, approximately 253,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer that requires surgery. Many are unaware of all the surgical options available, including less invasive approaches that can help restore their self-image and allow them to begin the emotional healing process.

Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery allows the certified breast surgeons to remove the

cancerous tissue through a single incision made in a hidden area, preserving the natural shape of the breast while reducing visible scarring.

Patients who undergo this approach experience optimal clinical and cosmetic outcomes and are at no higher risk of recurrence than patients who undergo any other surgical technique.

“The main goal of breast cancer surgery is to remove the cancer. However, it’s helpful for women to know that there are surgeons with expertise in treating and removing breast cancer who also strive to do so in a way that makes the post-surgical result as cosmetically pleasing as possible,” said Aislinn Vaughan, MD, medical director for SSM Health Breast Care.

“Improvements have been made in how we approach the surgical portion of breast cancer treatment, and this an advancement that women should be aware of and talk with their surgeon.”

For more information, visit ssmhealth.com.

Advertiser Profile: Get in gear, spring is here!

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EVENTS April 6: Steak dinner

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

April 6: Fish fry

American Legion Post 444, at 17090

Old Jamestown Road in Florissant, will host a fish fry each week on Friday’s until the week after Easter from 4 – 7 p.m. The menu will be fish, baked of deep fried plus spaghetti, cold slaw, baked beans, hush puppies and French fries.

April 7: Fundraiser dinner

Celebrated Soul Artist and Ferguson resident Brian Owens will deliver the

keynote address at the third annual fundraising banquet of the Ferguson Youth Initiative this Spring. The annual FYI Banquet, which will be held this year at the Norwood Hills Country Club, is an opportunity to showcase the youth’s involvement in the broader community. Tickets are still available. The cost is $50 per adult and $30 per student. Businesses and organizations interested in learning more about FYI’s work or sponsoring this event can register online through the website: http://fyifergyouth. org/2018/02/fyis-banquet-is-on-april7th/. All proceeds will support FYI events and community service activities throughout the year.

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KofC Bishop Wurm Assembly Ladies Auxiliary Fourth Annual Quarter Auction takes place at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church Hall at 1210 Paddock Road in Florissant.

Doors open at 12 p.m., auction is from 1 - 4:30 p.m. Price of admission is $10 and buys you one auction paddle or $50 buys an all inclusive paddle good for every auction item. (Only 35 paddles will be available for $50) First come, first serve. Bring your rolls of quarters for the auction. Limited amount of quarters will be available for purchase. Combined sales of $25 at auction will give you free $10 paddles. Auction items each range from .25 to $1. Call Chris Herbert at 314650-7622 to purchase your tickets and/or to reserve your table. Tables are seats of 8-10.

April 8: Meat shoot

Jennings Do-Dads Spring Meat Shoot takes place at 1 p.m. at Sievers Park at Jennings Station Rd. and Hord Ave. under the pavilion, rain or shine. Cost is $3 per shot per round. Meat prizes include: bacon, pork steaks, ribs and hams. Guns and ammo furnished by the Jennings Do-Dads. Food and refreshments available for purchase at the park. The Jennings Do-Dads is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. For more information, please visit www. jenningsdodads.org.

April 10: Senior Citizen Resource Fair

The city of Florissant has partnered with Memory Care Home Solutions, St. Catherine Retirement Center, The Pillars of North County and the Mercy Home Health & Hospice Services to provide the Aging My Way Resource Fair. Gift cards will be raffled, free donuts and coffee will be available, Free health screenings will be conducted and over 70 booths of valuable senior citizen information will be given out.

The 2018 Fair will be from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Community Center at #1 James Eagan Drive in Florissant. This is a free event for all senior citizens – residents and non-residents. No ticket required. For more information, call the Florissant Senior Office at 314-839-7605. www.STLComposting.com

April 11: Karaoke

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

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

April 11: Shoulder pain seminar

Join Katherine Burns, MD, SSM Health DePaul Hospital orthopedic surgeon, for an informative discussion on treatments for shoulder pain from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the May Conference Center at DePaul Hospital.

She will explain non-surgical and surgical procedures, including the latest techniques and newest technology for shoulder replacements. Enjoy a light dinner and ask questions about treatment options for shoulder pain. The program is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 1-866-SSM-DOCS (1-866-7763627) to register.

April 12: Community forum

Save-the-date for the Spring Hazelwood School District Board of Education Community Forum. The informal discussion will take place from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Hazelwood Central High School Library at 15875 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. The forum will be a panel style discussion, consisting of Superintendent Dr. Collins-Hart, three board members and moderated by a member of the Hazelwood PTA Council. The entire Hazelwood School District community is invited to attend and to join in on the conversation. If you have questions, please email info@hazelwoodschools.org.

April 13: Country fried steak or meatloaf dinner

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

April 14: Breakfast

Breakfast at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 to 10 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

April 14: Flea market

Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

April 15: Gospel concert

Robin Waters Hartfield and Diane Mohr, Ritenour Graduates, are sharing their love of music at a concert at Calvary United Church of Christ at 3 p.m. A free will offering will be received to benefit the ministries of Calvary UCC. Calvary UCC is located at 2501 Hartland Avenue, one block from Ritenour Middle School.

April 15: NCCU Night at the Ballpark ticket deadline

North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU) is holding a Night Out at the Ball Park at Busch Stadium on June 16 at 7:15 p.m. at the game between the Cardinals and Cubs. Tickets are for sale for $60 each and funds raised will be used to support NCCU’s Annual Youth

Computer Academy where students will be provided free training on how to build a computer, use software, and upon completion of the training each will be given a free computer.

Last Summer, NCCU gave away 44 free computers. Funds will also be used to support TEAM (Emergency Assistance Ministry) in North County. Seats are very desirable and are located in the Right Field Box. Out of 300 tickets, there are currently 180 tickets left. The remaining tickets are expected to be sold by April 15; therefore, please order your tickets now.

You may buy your tickets by sending a check payble to NCCU at 13200 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, MO 63033 and include a self-addressed stamped envelope to this address. For further information call 314 602-0928 or 314 238-6828.

April 18: Karaoke

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

April 19: Food packing event

Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will hold its first Kids, Teens and Family Rap ‘N Pack. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at OFS’ headquarters located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd. The cost is $10 per person, and children three and under are free. The community is invited to help pack food for meals for food insecure kids and their families. The event will have four stations: a hands-on cooking demonstration, Operation Backpack, Family Meal Kits, and Family Meal Kit Craft Station. Volunteers will enjoy upbeat music, appetizers and beverages made by OFS’ Nutrition Education team, and learn more about the nonprofit organization that feeds more than 200,000 individuals on a monthly basis – onethird of which are children – through a network of 330 community partners in 31 Missouri and Illinois counties.

Reservations are recommended since space is limited. For more information, call 314-726-5355 or visit http:// www.OperationFoodSearch.org.

April 20: Food Truck Knight

The Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council #2951 and the city of Florissant will be co-sponsoring a Food Truck Knight from 5 to 9 p.m. on the lot near the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine located at 50 rue St. Francois. The trucks will serve until 8 p.m. and the band Social Distraction will perform until 9 p.m. (Some trucks may serve later). The truck line up for the evening is: Destination Desserts, Sarah’s Cake Shop, Andrew’s Bayou Ribs, Angie Burger, The Southerner, Steak Louie, 2 Girls 4 Wheels, Kona Ice, Russo’s Trucktoria, Zia’s Food Truck, Slice of the Hill, Cha Cha Chow, My Big Fat Greek Truck and Thai Jasmine.

Proceeds will benefit local nonprofit charities including the TEAM Food Pantry. Patrons are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for collection barrels that will be on site.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • April 4, 2018 April 20: Pork steak dinner

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

April 24: Card party

Annual card and game party will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 3400 St Gregory Lane in St. Ann. Doors open at 11 a.m. Games start at noon. The cost is $7 which includes cake and coffee or tea. Other food items will be available for purchase.

Many great attendance prizes will be awarded. Also available, Pot of Gold and raffle prizes. For reservations call Mary Cornwall at 314-428-3236 to reserve your table.

April 25: Karaoke

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

April 27: Chicken dinner

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

April 28: Fine arts show

The Hazelwood School District will host its fourth annual Fine Arts Show, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hazelwood Central High School at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. The event is free and open to the community. The Fine Arts Show is a collective show of artwork created by HSD art students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Artists will display works of art from all courses including art and design, drawing, painting, 3D, digital work and more.

April 28: Poetry and open mic

Poets, storytellers, dancers, singers invited for “Northern Lights,” a community arts program celebrating National Poetry Month and all arts in North St. Louis County. This event will be On Facebook live. Hosted by Write Sistahs Literary Group at Jamestown Bluff branch of St. Louis County Library at 4153 N. Highway 67 in Florissant from 1-3 p.m. Email, call or text to sign up at writesistahs@yahoo.com or 314-210-4774.

April 28: Trivia night

The annual trivia night fundraiser for TEAM will be held in the parish hall of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The parish hall is located at 751 N. Jefferson St. The trivia night is being sponsored by the Florissant Rotary Club. Entry fee is $200 per table with a maximum of eight people per team. Entry fee includes beer, soda, water, popcorn and attendance prizes. Extras include heads/tails game, 50/50, silent auctions, and raffles. Mulligans will be available for $10. Cash prizes for first, second, and third places and best decorated table will be given out. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., trivia starts promptly at 7 p.m. Checks should be made payable to TEAM Food Pantry and mailed to Pat Piotrowicz, TEAM Trivia Night,

130 Katiemist Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376. To register, sponsor, or make a donation, please contact Pat Piotrowicz at patpiotbh@gmail.com or 314-629-7103. All proceeds benefit TEAM – The Emergency Assistance Ministry, a 501c3 organization. The mission of TEAM is to serve the Florissant and Hazelwood residents in need.

May 5: Run/walk fundraiser

The Hazelwood Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Council invites students, families, and the entire community to participate in the 37th Annual Hazelwood PTA Scholarship Run/Walk event. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The first race begins at 8:30 a.m. All activities will take place at Hazelwood Central High School at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. This year, the goal is to raise $50,000 to provide scholarships for another 100 students, valued at $500 each. This community event has something for everyone: quarter-mile, half-mile, one-mile, 5K race, and a color blast run. The event will also include a health and wellness fair with several vendors, student entertainment and concession stands. Interested participants can register today for $5 by visiting http://bit.ly/HSDRunWalk18. If you would like to make a donation toward the scholarship fund, go to the Hazelwood PTA Council website at http://www.hazelwoodptacouncil.com. Volunteers are needed to make the run/walk event a success.

Many opportunities are available to assist the PTA Council as the race approaches. For details, please call 314-953-5000.

information, please visit the website at http://www.christianhospital.org/ golf or contact Mindy Copp at 314653-4410 or Mindy.Copp@bjc.org.

June 8-9: Collectables show

40th Annual Swap - A – Rama Breweriana & Beer Can Collectibles Show takes place June 8-9 from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Grounds at 50 Rue St. Francois in Florissant.

June 23: Golf tournament

The Jennings Do-Dads are excited to announce the 25th annual Juvenile Justice Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Normandie Golf Club at 7605 St. Charles Rock Rd. in St. Louis.

The tournament format will be a four-player team, 18-hole scramble. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each of four flights.

There will be refreshments available during the event and all participants are invited to the Normandie Golf Club pavilion for food and beverages following the tournament. There will also be attendance prizes and

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plenty of fun for everyone. Team entry (four players) cost is $350 and includes greens fees, cart, limited beverages at course, attendance prizes and the post-tournament food and refreshments. Limited to the first 36 teams, entry forms and fees are preferred by May 31, although you may register and pay up to the day of the tournament. You can also pay online with a major credit card via PayPal at www.jenningsdodads.org. Register and pay by May 31, 2018 and the cost per foursome will be reduced to $320. Credit cards will be accepted the day of the tournament as a form

of payment this year. All participants and donors will receive a tournament program. Golfers will receive a packet of gifts, handed out when registering on the day of the tournament.

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May 12: Meat shoots

Florissant Eagles Meat Shoots take place every Saturday through May 12. There will not be a shoot on St. Patrick’s Day. There is a barrel length limit, no bull barrels. Shoots start at noon so get there early.

May 19: Rummage sale

Calvary UCC’s Spring Rummage Sale takes place at 2501 Hartland Ave., one block from Ritenour Middle School. There will be clothes, linens, books, CD’s, VCR tapes, household and many other interesting items. Refreshments will also be available for sale. Doors open at 8 a.m. Call 314-429-7464 with questions.

May 21: Golf tournament

Christian Hospital Foundation is hosting their eighth-annual Golf Outing at Norwood Hills Country Club. The day includes lunch, 18 holes with shotgun start, on-course refreshments/snacks and games, auction with mobile bidding and an awards reception with cocktails and dinner immediately after play. Proceeds from the outing will help the foundation continue in its mission to provide service, compassionate care and clinical excellence to directly improve the health and wellness of our community. Sponsorships are still available and cost for a foursome is $1,000; individual play is $250; or cocktail/dinner only is $80. For more

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UMSL baseball wins Great Lakes Valley Conference series The University of Missouri-St. Louis swept the double header from William Jewell Cardinals this past weekend to take the series 3-1.

Seniors Kevin Smith and Jim Brandt each threw a complete game to help the Triton baseball team win the opener 8-5 and take the finale 6-1.

In the first game the Tritons took advantage of three Cardinals errors with just one of their eight runs being earned. UMSL came home on three wild pitches, while sophomore Derrick Freeman used a double and a triple to drive in three runs.

Smith picked up his first win in the complete game effort. He scattered six hits, allowing three earned runs and struck out five, while walking two.

In the night cap, a fielding error and an RBI single from senior Cooper Vinz helped UMSL to a quick 2-0 lead in the first inning while two more runs came home on three hits in the sixth to make it 4-1.

Senior Jim Brandt improved to 3-0 with the complete game victory, allowing just one run on eight hits, while striking out four without issuing a walk. * Good pitching stops good hitting

of the top offensive contributors last season and is entering his third season with the organization. He hit .283 with 10 home runs and 45 RBIs in 2017, and led the team with 25 doubles. A left-handed hitter, Freeman was an 18th round draft pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014 out of East Tennessee State, and spent the 2015 season with the Ogden Raptors of the rookie level Pioneer League after being converted to a relief pitcher.

Jurgella was a key member of the team entering his third season with the team, having hit .260 with 11 home runs and 54 RBIs in 2017. The 26 year-old is a product of St. Cloud State University in Minnesota where as a four-year starter for the Huskies he hit .399 with 14 home runs and 68 RBIs as a senior in 2015. He hit .362 for his college career, and ranks sixth in school history in games played.

Love spent the 2017 season as a utility player for the Rascals and is capable of playing in both the infield and outfield. The 24-year old bats right and throws left, and hails from Shreveport, Louisiana where as a sophomore, he was named All-Conference USA, hitting .328 and stealing 11 bases. * Solid defense and offense

Rascal baseball club adds many new faces on the infield The River City Rascals will take the field at home in O’Fallon on May 15 with several freshly-signed players.

While first baseman Clint Freeman, catcher Mike Jurgella and middle infielder Taylor Love return, the Rascals diamond will boast eight newcomers this season.

Shortstops Dylan Woods and Ellis Kelly, corner infielder Darian Carpenter, catchers Jeremy Glore and J.D. Crowe and utility infielders Blake Rowlett, Stephen Kerr and Ty Morris will all look to make their mark on the Frontier League this summer.

Leading the pack is Freeman, who was one

30 days until Rascals baseball The River City Rascals professional baseball team will start the 2018 campaign with their first home game May 15 against the Traverse City Beach Bums. * The new turf is ready for the ‘boys of the summer’ Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.

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BALCMT Sandwich Recipe courtesy of Franz Bakery on behalf of the Grain Foods Foundation | Prep time: 10 minutes | Servings: 1

Quick and easy meals that don’t sacrifice flavor can be hard to come by. You don’t have to eat bland foods to provide your family a healthy and hearty, nutrient-filled diet.

Sandwiches, like this recipe for a BALCMT Sandwich, can be one of the easiest ways to incorporate grains, which deliver shortfall nutrients like dietary fiber, iron and folate into your diet. Whole grain foods, like bread, buns, rolls, pita and tortillas, can help supply your dietary fiber needs and aid in maintaining a healthy weight and lower cholesterol.

Ingredients: 2 1-2 4 1/2 4

slices bread, toasted leaves lettuce slices tomato avocado, thickly sliced slices maple bacon, fried

Chipotle-Mayonnaise Sauce: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 tablespoon adobo sauce 1 teaspoon lime juice salt, to taste fresh ground pepper, to

Directions: To make Chipotle-Mayonnaise Sauce: In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, adobo sauce and lime juice. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Add layer of sauce to slice of bread and top with lettuce, tomato, avocado, bacon and second slice of bread.

Find more recipes and tips for quick and flavorful meals at grainfoodsfoundation.org.

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“Avengers: Infinity War”

By Steve Bryan

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ goes all-in with superhero ensemble cast

M O V I E

In 1963, director Stanley Kramer gathered several popular and iconic performers for “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” a wacky ensemble comedy about a dash for cash. Injured in a traffic accident, a dying ex-convict tells the motorists who stopped to help him about a fortune he stashed away near the Mexican border. His death prompts the drivers and their passengers to race each other to the border to claim the cash.

Kramer cast comedians such as Milton Berle, Buddy Hackett and Jonathan Winters in the principal roles. He fleshed out the film with cameos by comedy icons Jack Benny, Buster Keaton and others. The Three Stooges even had a part in the chaos playing fireman. Ironically, the trio didn’t move or say a word in their scene, but they garnered big laughs just the same for being there. In truth, this was more of a mob comedy than an ensemble piece.

Marvel Studios has taken this concept a cosmic leap further with “Avengers: Infinity War,” an adventure that has been called the culmination of 10 years of superhero movies, beginning with the first “Iron Man” movie. Every character, including Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and the Guardians of the Galaxy, are on hand for this epic adventure.

Based on the 1992 comic book mini-series, the film focuses on intergalactic bad guy Thanos

"Avengers: Infinity War" photo courtesy Marvel Studios

(Josh Brolin) as he seeks out the Infinity Gems, stones of immense power. If he can use all the gems together, he may become a truly unstoppable force in the universe and end countless lives.

It’s up to everyone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to stop Thanos and his quest for power.

Marvel Studios has taken lessons learned from their comic book pages and used them on the big screen. In the 1980s and 90s, Marvel Comics became known for their legendary character crossovers and story arcs. The 1984 “Secret Wars” miniseries gathered almost all their popular characters for an off-planet adventure. “The Infinity War,” which ran for six issues in 1992, was another successful crossover event for the comic book publisher.

So how will this translate to the big screen?

“The Avengers” became a huge hit in 2012 with a superpowered ensemble cast, but this time, ev-

eryone is invited to the party. The trailers have been fascinating to watch, with Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) criticizing Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) for creating a plan that stinks. Spider-Man (Tom Holland) even has a humorous encounter with Dr. Strange about using superhero names.

Steven Rogers (Chris Evans) also shows up in Wakanda, home of the Black Panther.

Advance ticket sales for “Avengers: Infinity War” have broken existing records, so this one is guaranteed to open huge. With the success of “The Black Panther,” it’s obvious that Marvel Studios and the Walt Disney Corporation know how to put people into theater seats and keep them coming back for more.

“Avengers: Infinity War” opens nationwide on Friday, April 27.

Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work.

Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword Puzzle Theme: Personal Fitness

‘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.

Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

Acting the fool So here’s a funny April Fool’s story: Some kids got together and passed around some tasty snacks to one another. They then shoved them into their mouths and bit and chomped only to mistakenly discover that they were actually Tide Pods instead of delicious candy treats. They videoed the entire incident and posted it to YouTube. Those darn kids. What silly shenanigans will they be up to next?

“Hmm? Excuse me for a moment. My personal assistant, a.k.a. my talking cat, is whispering into my ear that my information is totally incorrect.

What the what?! It wasn’t an April Fool’s stunt?

No-o-o!”

Apparently these kids along with hordes of other like-minded dim bulbs are consuming laundry detergent on purpose and then videoing the results on purpose for some sort of twisted kicks and giggles challenge.

I don’t understand. What’s happened to youth these days? It’s as if all of their creative juices have fermented!

When I was young, my dim bulbed friends would toilet paper people’s houses for kicks and giggles. My house got toilet papered once. I remember my mother picking up all the tissue and putting it in bags, and not to toss out either. Oh no, she put those bags right next to the potty so we could dip into them and pull out a strand for using. She may have been hailed as the mother of recycling, but she also thought the government was watching our every move through the television screen.

We played another fun activity called doorbell ditch. At night, we’d sneak up onto the porch and see how many times it would take to ring the

dinger and escape before old Mr. Bizerkentwerks would storm out in his tighty whities with a loaded shotgun. Now that was entertainment and it was a good thing that we didn’t have social media back then. Believe me; you would not have wanted to see Bizerkentwerks’ creamy neon thighs posted for anyone to see!

So kids, get out of the house! Get off your little hand-held devices and start using your head muscles instead of your butt and thumb muscles.

And for #!@*% sake quit ingesting that #!@*% soap unless you’ve been saying dirty words.

Oopsie! Pass me a pod.

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. Inscribed pillar 6. Strike caller 9. MADD member, colloquially 13. Conestoga vehicle 14. Salt in cocina 15. Caldecott award 16. Lusitania destroyer 17. School org.

18. Idealized image 19. *Glutes, e.g.

21. *Burnable unit 23. Witch’s work 24. What little piggy did 25. Overall part 28. “____ and shine!”

30. Chew the fat 35. *Lactic ____, cause of sore muscles 37. Editor’s mark 39. Nary a soul 40. Be dependent 41. Sort of warm 43. Seed cover 44. Capital near Casablanca 46. Embarkation location 47. Oates’ singing partner 48. Second book of Old Testament 50. Aphrodite’s son 52. Nod 53. Opposite of riches 55. Fleur-de-____ 57. *Wearable device 61. Rhinitis or dermatitis

65. Top scout 66. Grade A item in grocery store 68. Actress Davis 69. Alley tom 70. Ciao in the U.S. 71. Finish 72. *Competitive group 73. Ambulance crew 74. *Time between sets, pl.

DOWN 1. *Swim, swam, ____ 2. Not to be mentioned 3. Prima donnas’ problems 4. Catfish’s cousin 5. Deciduous horn 6. UPS competitor 7. *Yoga turf 8. There’s none like home?

9. Office communique 10. Month before Nisan 11. Balthasar and Gaspar 12. Plant-derived home remedy 15. “Paradise Lost” poet 20. Be 22. Mandela’s org.

24. Sentimental books and movies 25. *Isometric strength training prop 26. Mountaineer’s tool 27. Baggins of the Shire 29. *Type of aerobics 31. Genesis skipper

32. Maraud 33. Like a feeble old woman 34. *Dumb____ and kettle____ 36. Two of a kind 38. Wedding cake layer 42. Funny 45. Ankara country 49. Greek letters on campus 51. *____Sneakers, senior workout programs 54. Freshwater diving bird 56. Rive Droite and Rive Gauche separator 57. T in SAT 58. *Resting heart ____ 59. Site of Taj Mahal 60. Chowder mollusc 61. Def Leppard’s “Rock of ____” 62. Singer Stewart and actor Steiger 63. Overabundance 64. Puppy barks 67. *Fitness venue

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