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Features (FLIP) Since 2014, the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank has distributed over eight million diapers and assisted over 200,000 residents.
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The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank helps provide resources to families so they can keep their babies clean, dry and healthy By Wendy Todd According to the National Diaper Bank Network, one in three families can’t afford diapers for one child, which averages about $80 per month. And there are no federal or state programs that help families purchase diapers. The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank aims to bridge what is referred to as the “diaper gap” to help families keep their babies clean, dry and healthy. Since 2014, the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank has distributed over eight million diapers and assisted over 200,000 residents. Adequate diaper supply helps babies stay clean and avoid diaper related infection. It is reported that between 7% and 25% of babies in the U.S. suffer from diaper irritation that can lead to infection and serious illness. But the importance of having adequate diapers goes well beyond basic hygiene.
According to the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank, moms who don’t have enough diapers are three-times more likely than their peers to suffer from depression and anxiety. Increased parental stress can potentially lead to abuse. And a child who is fussy due to diaper irritation is at a heightened risk for abuse in a high stress home. As with most businesses, the pandemic impacted operations, but the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank has still found ways to support the public. “When the pandemic began in 2020, we were not able to distribute diapers because of the shutdowns,” says Muriel Smith, Executive Director. “None of our partner agencies were open and seeing clients, which affected the Diaper Bank being able to distribute diapers.” Supply chain issues were also a hindrance to operations, as well as the inability to have
volunteers in the warehouse to help with packaging the diapers. The small staff at St. Louis Area Diaper Bank had to pick up the efforts. “We were able to shift to the drive-thru model with the St. Louis County Library, Operation Food Search and the Urban League to ensure families received what they needed during that time,” Smith says. Since the height of the pandemic that hindered the ability to render services the organization made some effective changes. “We have secured multiple distributors so that we don’t have issues with getting access to diapers and period supply products,” Smith says. “We purchased two wrapping machines to make wrapping diapers quicker and more efficient in case we can’t have volunteers in the warehouse. We also created a See ‘DIAPER’ page 2
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community distribution partnership with St. Louis County Library and St. Louis Public Library so that families and individuals could readily have access to the items they need.” And with those innovations the nonprofit is working on initiatives to continue assisting the community with access to diapers and the part of their mission, menstrual supplies. “The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is currently working on increasing access to period supplies in schools,” Smith says. “As well as, ensuring that diapers and period supplies are not taxed as luxury items, so that people can afford to purchase these items when they need to.” The price of diapers and menstrual supplies, necessities that are often overlooked when discussing poverty and access, can be an additional cost that puts families and those with periods in difficult financial positions. The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank recognizes this precarious situation and wants the public to understand the significance of its work. “St. Louis Area Diaper Bank strives to make a health, social and economic impact by not only providing diapers and period supplies but by connecting them to these resources and other resources through our partner agencies,” Smith says. “Providing families and individuals in need with free diapers and period supplies influences a range of positive outcomes, such as positive changes in parental mood (reducing the risk of childhood abuse), improved child health and happiness (nurturing their ability to learn), and increased opportunities for childcare, work stability and school attendance.”
Normandy seeks qualified, dedicated candidates at recruitment fair The Normandy Schools Collaborative is seeking qualified and committed individuals to join its team of professionals. If that’s you, visit the Normandy Recruitment Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9 at Barack Obama School at 3883 Jennings Station Road. The collaborative has openings in a variety of areas includPhoto courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative ing classroom teachers, administration, information technolo- Teacher Juanita Johnson instructs a student in her Washington School classroom. The Normandy Schools Collaborative school disgy, custodial/maintenance, and trict is holding a recruitment fair April 9 for openings in a variety of transportation (bus drivers). areas including classroom teachers, information technology, trans“We have amazing opportuni- portation, and custodial/maintenance. ties for the right individuals to do great work and make a positive imthoroughfares. The Normandy footprint pact on children and the community,” is also home to the University of Missousaid Sarah Jamison, Normandy Director ri-St. Louis, Express Scripts, and historic of Human Resources. “Normandy is in neighborhoods like Pasadena Hills and the midst of an exciting transformation, Bellerive Acres. Voters in the district and we have the right opportunity for recently approved Proposition V, which those who want to be a part of what’s will provide $26 million to make needed next. That opportunity is in a variety of renovations and additions at Normandy areas, all with the ability to impact the High School. lives of students.” To see a list of all employment opporNormandy offers a competitive comtunities, please visit the Job Opportunipensation package, along with campuses ties section on the Normandy website, located near local interstates and main www.normandysc.org.
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By Dr. Larry A. Brown
Doing things the right way Often we are told to “do things the right way.” Sometimes, we want to be sure to do things the right way! Sometimes, we don’t know how to do things the right way. Sometimes, the way we know, may not be the right way at all. Sometimes, there may be more than one correct way. Since our society is in a state of change because of the COVID phenomena, this question and comment is being made more frequently than ever and should not be treated lightly or ignored. More and more, people will have to make independent decisions in this regard without the watchful or experienced feedback from others. It is, therefore, very important that one establishes expectancies before one begins solution- oriented behaviors. One needs to know what to expect and if there is only one right way, or several possible ways, to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion or solution. There is the personal expectation and certainly a financial expectation that might be considered. There is also the time factor that must be considered, and the short-term and longer-term results that need to be looked at. Then there is the effect that your decision might have on others and if that needs to be a consideration. In short, doing things the right way is very complicated and therefore, must not be treat-
ed lightly or impulsively. That is a primary reason why there are so many protocols that must be initiated before our president can order us into war or cause certain bombs and systems to be employed. We must take time to think of the effect our decision will have, not only for us, but on others. Our decision making is definitely influenced by our upbringing and belief systems. Often, individuals may decide to do things totally different and look for totally different types of outcomes based on their belief systems. Perfect examples of this phenomena may be found in the various readings and observed actions present in cases of racial discrimination. We must begin to take life more seriously and understand that our behavior and decisions affect others and may have a very longterm effect on their lives. We must ask ourselves the question, “Do we want a decision that is good for us, or for others and us, or just for others?” Often, the ultimate decision is actually a compromise when it involves pleasing ourselves and others. The fact is that in most cases, we are faced with situations requiring us to make decisions that we can live with, but that are in the best interest of others. Therefore, we must always work at being more and more sensitive to the needs of others.
Do we seek solutions that 1. Save us money, 2. Save us time, 3. Make us feel good or feel like we are in charge? Is everyone better off as a result of the solution we chose, or are we the primary or only beneficiary of the decision? Remember, if we look at these decisions or actions from another’s viewpoint, can we say that the choice we made was a good one? I believe that most of us would like to think that we are doing the right thing as we make constant decisions in life. If you are looking for a good choice to make that will benefit everyone including yourself, contact www.gracechapelministries.org. or call me at 314-995-5013. Dr. Larry A. Brown is a retired Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Worknet, Inc., which has a national ten year contract with the Social Security Administration to find jobs for people with disabilities who are interested and qualified to enter the traditional workforce. He is also co-founder and president of Grace Chapel Ministries, former president of National Cable Training Centers, and president of Woodstock Industrial Products Group. 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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Local Delta chapter to host youth financial literacy simulation event Economic Development Committee of the St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., presents the virtual Mad-City Money Simulation, April 30 from 10 a.m. – noon. Dr. Grant C. Black, associate director of the Economic Education Center at Lindenwood University, will serve as the facilitator of the event, which is open to youth ages 13-19. Created by the Credit Union National Association, the budget simulation learning program will teach teens how to create and follow a realistic budget and manage monthly expenses, making it easier to save for the future. The interactive gathering will feature budget activities and break-out room conversations, offering participants a chance for hands-on engagement and learning. The simulation offers teens an opportunity to role play and address adult situations dealing with salaries, transportation,
housing, occupations, and more. “Healthy financial habits will take you a long way,” said St. Louis Alumnae Chapter President DeJeanette Williams. “If we can start teaching our youth the value of having good money-management skills early on, we can get ahead of them being financially responsible adults. The topics featured in this program are important skills for youth to have and we look forward to exposing them to life-long lessons that will benefit them for years to come.” At the conclusion of the program, participants should have a better understanding of how decisions made early in life may have long-term impact on finances and how to handle individual needs and debts as we advance in life. To register for this event, please visit the St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of DST, Inc website at www.dst-sla.org no later than April 28.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis announces $5.2 million gift On March 17, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis announced a gift of $5.2 million from MacKenzie Scott. This significant support is part of a larger collective gift of $281 million to 62 local Boys & Girls Clubs and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, one of the largest individual donations in the organization’s 160-year history. As one of the nation’s largest youth-serving organizations, Boys & Girls Clubs play a significant role in the lives of more than four million young people each year. More than 4,700 locations anchored in communities across the country create life-enhancing opportunities for kids and teens to thrive – providing safe places, caring mentors and essential skill-building after school and during the summer. Boys & Girls Clubs are built with a foundation of inclusion and a sense of belonging, offering ways for youth to achieve their full potential in a safe environment while having fun. Clubs offer homework help, STEM learning, sports and recreation, the arts, life-enhancing leadership opportunities and more. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis President, Dr. Flint Fowler, says of the gift, “We are grateful for the significant investment from MacKenzie Scott and appreciate her recognizing the value of having a Boys & Girls Club in the lives of kids and teens. This
will help us address the significant financial obligations we have in achieving our mission to impact the lives of more youth in our community.” “Gifts like this are rare and have incredible impact. It’s a historic moment for our organization and the Clubs that received MacKenzie Scott’s significant support,” said Jim Clark, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “We know now, more than ever, that with the right support system, positive mentorship and opportunities, kids can thrive. Thanks to this generous gift, Boys & Girls Clubs can continue to reach even more youth, as we support millions of kids and teens on their journeys to great futures.” Today, young people face an unprecedented number of obstacles to their success and wellbeing. Studies show that a lack of access to technology, positive mentors and guidance, food insecurity and other critical factors can cause long-term setbacks and trauma for millions of young people. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis does whatever it takes to help kids, families and communities close the opportunity gap, ensuring young people have access to experiences and opportunities that change their lives for the better. To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis and to support kids and teens around the country, please visit bgcstl.org.
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The 2022 Senior Citizen Resource Fair is set for April 19 at the James J. Eagan Center
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he city of Florissant Senior Citizen Office will be hosting a free senior citizen resource fair for all North County senior citizens. The 2022 Senior Resource Fair will be April 19 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Community Center at #1 James Eagan Drive. There will be give-a-ways at the booths, free coffee and donuts, and over 75 booths of senior citizen information. The goal of this fair is to
provide information and resources to senior citizens who are “aging in place” in their homes and senior citizens who are considering senior living options such as retirement communities, assisted living and long-term care facilities. This is a free event for all North County residents. No ticket required. Call the city of Florissant Senior Office at 314-839-7605 for more information.
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Operation Food Search receives $305,000 grant from St. Louis City Community Development Administration Operation Food Search (OFS) was recently awarded a $305,000 grant from the St. Louis City Community Development Agency (CDA). The funds will be used to expand OFS’s Operation Backpack program, to provide food for partner pantries, and for the acquisition of food that will be distributed through large events organized by the Urban League. The grant is an allocation of Coronavirus State and Local Federal Recovery Funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the city of St. Louis’s Community Development Administration. The amount awarded to OFS represents more than 30% of the entire $1 million the CDA received for food assistance. “Economic upheaval and soaring food prices have hit hard for many people in our community,” said Kristen Wild, President & CEO of Operation Food Search. “These funds will allow us to serve more children through our successful Operation Backpack program and provide nutritious meals to those who are facing food insecurity.” A portion of the grant – $101,667 – will supply food for OFS’S Operation Backpack program and for partnering food pantries. Operation Backpack will imme-
diately expand to serve 500 additional children in five St. Louis City schools: Ames Elementary, Confluence Academy, Oak Hill Elementary, Washington Montessori School, and Woerner Elementary. This program currently distributes thousands of weekly sacks of kid-friendly, shelf-stable food to get students through the weekend when school meals are not available. Additionally, twenty-two of OFS’s partner food pantries in St. Louis City will receive thousands of meals for the people they serve. The remaining $203,333 in grant funding will be spent to procure 800,000 meals for Urban League food distribution events. The meals – which will include items like ground beef, eggs, and fresh produce – are available to the public at an event on March 26 at 1408 North Kingshighway. A previous distribution event in February was a great success. “Working with organizations like the Urban League, St. Louis Public Schools and our food pantry partners is crucial during these unique moments in history,” said Wild. “We are thankful for the grant funding and the confidence the CDA has placed in us to meet the needs of the community.”
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The drive-through lines were ridiculously long, both of them, so I braved the icy parking lot and tiptoed over the salted sidewalk to go inside the restaurant to order. It was buy one/get one free Filet O’ Fish deal day, after all, and I had my snow boots with the great treads on. John stayed in the car, because it didn’t make seem wise to risk undoing nearly five months of knee replacement recovery. I knew I’d still have to wait inside the restaurant, because the drive-through customers would have to be dealt with first, but my order was a simple one, I was the only customer inside a warm restaurant that smelled wonderful, and it was kind of fun to chat with the lady at the counter for a few minutes about her drive into work had been, how crazy the weather had been the past few weeks, and how it certainly hadn’t affected their business. And then I heard a booming male voice coming from somewhere in the kitchen area beyond my line of vision, that I presumed belonged to the store manager. “Great job, everyone!” I glanced out the window and saw that the lines for the drive through were nearly gone, my order was bagged, and the lady at the register was handing it across the counter to me. And I was crying. It had been a long week. The world news was frightening, our schoolteacher daughter was facing some serious career-changing possibilities, son-in-law Andy was out of town on business trying to maneuver his way home to our other daughter and their three little boys through all the icy weather, and John’s brother’s first day at the rehabilitation center after shoulder surgery was not going as well as we had expected. I hadn’t realized how stressed I’d been until I felt tears running under my face mask as I walked to the car. “Great job, everyone!” Such simple words of appreciation, and yet aren’t they what each of us is striving to hear? We want to know that our efforts are appreciated, our work is productive
By Vicki Bahr
and meaningful, and that there is value to our lives. We have the opportunity each and every day to make others feel valued and respected, to be thankful for their work and concern on our behalf, and to be thankful. Simply thankful. And so I will be sure the social services director at the rehab center knows how much we appreciated her work to insure that my brother-in-law’s medicines and dinner were delivered as promptly as possible to him, that the nurses who respond to everyone’s buzzer as quickly as they humanly can know that we are in awe of their ability to be in several places at once with smiles on their faces, that our daughter Katie is aware that we support every decision she makes in her desire to be an even more awesome inspiration to the young people she teaches, that we stand ready to commend the airline for their judgment and preparation under extraordinary circumstances, so that each passenger feels important and reaches his destination safely. “Great job, everyone!” I doubt that the restaurant manager had any idea that his words echoed through the restaurant and landed on my heart. I want to remember the impact he made, and continue to spread them through my little corner of the world. Because you just never know who will hear you, or who needs to hear you. And because the world needs them. So very desperately. Vicki Bahr is an inveterate word lover and story sharer, a published author in magazine, newspaper and blog forms. As a mom of four, grandma of nine, and wife of one for nearly fifty years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere. 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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Parkway West Middle School names new principal continue the mission of ensuring all students are seen, Adam Kealen has been named as the next principal heard and inspired.” of Parkway West Middle School, effective July 1. Kealen is currently an assistant principal at WildKealen has a doctorate of education in educational leadership from Southwest Baptist Uniwood Middle School in the Rockwood School District, where he has served versity. He has a master’s in educational leadership and policy analysis from the since 2017. Prior to this position, Kealen University of Missouri-Columbia and he was with the Sullivan School District as an assistant principal at Sullivan High received a bachelor of science in education from Missouri State University. School and the assistant principal at Sullivan Middle School, as well as the disSuperintendent Keith Marty said, “Dr. Kealen brings many years of successful trict summer school coordinator. Prior to these administrator roles, Kealen was teaching and administrating at the middle level. His work has addressed both a social studies teacher at Festus Middle the academic and social-emotional needs School. Photo courtesy Parkway School District of young adolescents, and we believe his “The community feel and the dedileadership and experiences will continue cated focus on ensuring all students are cared for is something that drew me to the Parkway the wonderful traditions of West Middle School, a successful and high-functioning middle school.” School District,” Kealen said. “I am honored to become Kealen replaces Anne Miller who retires at the end of part of this community of educators and can’t wait to the school year. work side by side with the staff of West Middle as we
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can save the lives of up to three patients. Donors who give blood are the heart of what we do, and we are so grateful of their lifesaving gifts. By donating within the next couple of months you will not only be saving lives. Submitted photo You will be helping make the world stay Kim Kelley donates blood at a blood drive. green. All donors who register to give with ImpactLife between now and May 15 will get a voucher to redeem for a $10 electronic gift card PLUS a tree planted in their name to support reforestation efforts. Physical gift cards available on demand. Eligible donors will be able to redeem their vouchers through May 22. • Amazon
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• Target For more information, see www.bloodcenter.org and find us @impactlifeblood on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn and Snapchat. Jason Kempen is the Community Development Advocate for ImpactLife Blood Center in Earth City. He promotes the mission of the blood center through community events and media engagement and leads an Associate Board of volunteers from the St. Louis area. For more information on how to get involved with the blood center, go to bloodcenter.org or email Jason at jkempen@impactlife.org. 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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Scott Credit Union Community Foundation donates $30,000 to local schools
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For the second year in a row, local schools are receiving a helping hand through a grant program from the Scott Credit Union Community Foundation. Totaling more than $30,000, the “With You” education grants were awarded to 12 area schools to support needs ranging from iPads for young students to hydration stations for refilling water bottles at a middle school. “Our goal is to support initiatives that positively impact the young people of our community,” said Frank Padak, Scott Credit Union President and CEO. “We know that it’s not an easy time to be an educator, so we’re hoping our funding can ease those burdens and bring a smile to the faces of both teachers and students. We want them to know that we are ‘With You.’” A volunteer committee reviewed the dozens of applications received, and all submissions remained anonymous until after the winners were selected. Winners were chosen based on need, the percentage of student enrollment impacted by the project, and the direct benefit the projects will offer to students. Following are the St. Louis County winning schools and the items they received: Bristol Elementary (Webster Groves) - reading instruction library for students in kindergarten and first grade who are learning to read.
Cross Keys Middle School (Florissant) - hydration station for students to refill water bottles as traditional water fountains are inoperable due to COVID protocols. Duchesne Elementary School (Florissant) – “Underwear for Underclassmen” program which supplies undergarments for young students who had an accident at school. The Scott Credit Union Community Foundation was founded in 2018 to expand the reach of SCU’s community involvement. Funds are primarily raised via an annual golf fundraiser and a donation program connected with certain SCU checking accounts—a program which is conducted at no cost to the credit union’s members. “Our members are able to contribute just by going about their daily business,” Padak said. “Each debit transaction tied to SCU’s Blues or EPIC Checking account results in a donation to the Foundation.” One hundred percent of the proceeds raised by the foundation are donated back into the local community in support of local education and community initiatives. Through the With You program, the foundation can connect with educators who are committed to making a positive change in the lives of our local youth.
St. Louis Community College and PepsiCo launch new scholarship program for Black and Hispanic students
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On March 23, St. Louis Community College and The PepsiCo Foundation announced the launch of the Uplift Scholarship program to support Black and Hispanic students pursuing two-year degrees and professional certificate programs. In addition to financial assistance, the program provides students with dedicated success coaches, access to emergency grants, and financial literacy courses. New and current students can apply for the scholarship, which also includes support for programs that are not currently covered by federal student aid. Scholarship applications for summer and fall 2022 semesters will be accepted beginning May 2 and eligible students can apply directly at stlcc.academicworks.com. “This is a wonderful scholarship opportunity for students at St. Louis Community College. It’s also a great example of opening more pathways to good paying, in-demand careers in the region. It’s important that the College continue to work to reduce racial and wealth gap barriers in our communities,” said Jeff L. Pittman, Ph.D., chancellor, St. Louis Community College. “These community partnerships – such as the one with PepsiCo – are critical for our students, our future workforce and for our region,” notes Tiffany Davis, director of workforce and talent development, STLCC. “PepsiCo’s commitment will allow us to connect students to opportunity and employers to trained talent.” The program is designed with a holistic approach to promote access to education advancement by addressing the obstacles – retention, completion, and
workforce readiness – that disproportionately impact Black and Hispanic students’ educational and professional journeys. The Uplift program at St. Louis Community College aims to guide students to jobs in high-growth industries including information technology, advanced manufacturing and transportation. “Higher education is the single most important tool we have for addressing economic and opportunity inequality. But just entering college is not enough,” said C.D. Glin, global head of philanthropy, PepsiCo, and vice president, The PepsiCo Foundation. “Through the Uplift scholarship, The PepsiCo Foundation and St. Louis Community College are working to ensure Black and Hispanic students not only have a chance to get into college but have access to critical resources to secure their diplomas and embark on meaningful careers.” The Uplift Scholarship program is part of The PepsiCo Foundation’s $40 million commitment to address historical barriers that make it challenging for minority students to enroll, persist, and graduate from college – barriers that have widened during the pandemic. The foundation’s Uplift Scholarship is currently offered at 20 community colleges across the country with the goal of providing 4,000 scholarships over five years. The PepsiCo Foundation’s Community College Program is a cornerstone effort of PepsiCo’s more than $570 million Racial Equality Journey, a comprehensive initiative to support Black and Hispanic communities, people, and businesses.
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SLU, UMSL to co-lead research and development for new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center (AMICSTL), an organization created to establish a robust advanced manufacturing sector in the region, has tapped Saint Louis University and the University of Missouri–St. Louis to co-lead research and development for the venture. “Having Saint Louis University and the University of Missouri–St. Louis as co-leads for R&D is absolutely ideal,” said John Hixson, a former vice president of Defense Initiatives at the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and a member of AMICSTL’s board. “Both universities have impactful research programs and active, mature innovation programs. Both universities, at their highest levels, agreed to take on this role enthusiastically.” Ken Olliff, vice president for research and partnerships at SLU, and Chris Spilling, vice chancellor for research and economic and community development at UMSL, will oversee the contributions of their respective institutions and the region’s research universities and industry collaborators. The research partnership begins as the physical center is being planned in a location adjacent to the campus of Ranken Technical College in the City of St. Louis’ Vandeventer neighborhood. Ranken is serving as the operational partner for AMICSTL. AMICSTL will form an innovation triangle in the heart of the St. Louis region, along with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s West campus northwest of downtown and the rapidly growing biotechnology sector in the Cortex Innovation District. The manufacturing innovation center will add to the region’s long-held strengths in aerospace, transportation and agriculture technology. SLU and UMSL will coordinate with AMICSTL’s university and industry partners to manage the research and development agenda, including the selection process for R&D projects, dissemination of findings, and translation of research into commercial applications. The two universities will represent AMICSTL to the national and international advanced manufacturing R&D community. The two universities’ work in research and development will dovetail with the center’s efforts to bolster workforce development and increase production and
prototyping capacity, bringing value to its many stakeholders. “As the premier public research university in the region, UMSL is pleased to partner with SLU to provide the research and development foundation for AMICSTL as we continue to maximize our collective regional assets and work collaboratively to advance inclusive economic growth,” UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Ph.D., said. “The broad St. Louis region is home to preeminent research universities and exceptional companies,” said SLU’s president, Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D. “Drawing these assets together through an ambitious R&D agenda will make AMICSTL one of the world’s leading advanced manufacturing centers. SLU is pleased to partner with our colleagues at UMSL to help bring this vision to fruition.” In partnering with the region’s research universities under the leadership of SLU and UMSL, AMICSTL will take advantage of science and engineering programs as well as robust business programs including accounting, marketing, and supply chain and analytics. “The St. Louis region boasts one of the most vibrant innovation communities in the United States, and it is home to multiple world-class research universities,” Olliff said. “Our regional ambitions must also include manufacturing to provide more opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs. We are convinced that our St. Louis research and innovation strengths will give AMICSTL a competitive edge.” “Investment in advanced manufacturing can increase regional productivity, creating new jobs and new products in more cost-effective ways,” Spilling said. “Our collective research expertise can help shape and guide this development, and we’re confident these efforts will enhance the future vitality and potential of our region.” St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center Planning for the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center for the St. Louis region developed out of a 2014 grant from the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment. The goal was to establish a more diversified and resilient advanced manufacturing sector in the St. Louis region to ensure long-term regional economic vitality while capitalizing on the re-
gion’s already robust aerospace and automotive manufacturing sectors and expertise. “We also wanted to try to introduce new materials, new processes and new technologies that could create the next generation of manufacturing,” said Hixson, who was part of that initial work. Hixson and his colleagues looked at the 14 manufacturing institutes that were funded in large part by the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as, in some cases, the Departments of Commerce or Energy. Most were located on one of the two coasts, leaving an innovation gap in the nation’s heartland. Hixson noted that the most recognized and successful innovation centers have strong affiliations with recognized research universities. That’s true, he said, of the Advanced Materials Research Center in Sheffield, United Kingdom, which has served as a model for AMICSTL since planning for the new center began. That center is affiliated with the University of Sheffield and Boeing and has more than 125 other industry partners, including global giants such as Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems and Airbus.
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April 14: Maundy Thursday service
Calvary United Church of Christ invites the community to join them for a Maundy Thursday service. The service will be at 6 p.m. and will include communion. All are welcome to participate. Questions? Call 314-429-7464.
April 30: Trivia night
The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will host “Movies & TV” Music Trivia Night at the James J. Eagan Center at 1 James J Eagan Drive in Florissant. Doors open at 6 p.m., with Music Trivia starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $200 for a table of eight, which includes beer and soft drinks. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drinks. The Chamber will also be collecting packs of children’s diapers and for-
mula in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month and will be donating the items to the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. Reservations can be made online at www.gnccstl.com or by phone at 314-831-3500.
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.
Mondays: Choral Group meetings
Arts
Choral Arts Group practices every Monday from 7 to 9
p.m. at Connection Christian Church at 1332 Feise Rd. in O’Fallon. Auditions not required. Ages high school and older are invited to join. There will be spring and fall public concerts. For more information call Marty at 636-5799227, or email concertartsa@ gmail.com.
Mondays: City council meetings
City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
Mondays: meetings
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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.
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All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.
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 314-921-2132. 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 avail-
able. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@ caastlc.org for additional information.
Tuesdays: Bingo
Florissant Elks Bingo takes place at 16400 New Halls Ferry every Tuesday. Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. No outside food or drinks allowed per St. Louis County. Food and drinks available for purchase. Maximum 150 players. Must wear mask to enter. Social distancing followed.
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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
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 636634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.
Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals
The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.
Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)
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: Show-me 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
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.
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 314298-7444 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 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 314921-2316.
Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:
3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314-994-3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.
Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314-839-7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building
1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314-653-5331.
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 314-831-0988.
Thursdays: Quilting guild
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.
Thursdays: Blood pressure checks
Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.
Thursdays: Women’s chorus meeting
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 bistate 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.
www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • April 6, 2022 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 314-402-7025.
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
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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.
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.
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Sports you see with Gary B... Womens’s Lacrosse at Lindenwood dominating The No. 9 Lindenwood women’s lacrosse team pushed past the McKendree Bearcats by a final score of 21-6 on Saturday afternoon from Hunter Stadium in St. Charles. Following the victory, the Lions improve their season record to 8-2 overall and 1-0 from within the GLVC. McKendree scored just 32 seconds into the game to grab an early 1-0 advantage. The Lions responded by scoring seven of the next eight goals during the first quarter to build a 7-2 lead after 15 minutes of play. Lindenwood’s dominant quarter was fueled by three goals from Logann Eldredge, two scores apiece for Hennessey Evans and Bridget Considine, and one goal for Emma Arnold. Lindenwood extended its strong play into the second quarter, outscoring the visiting Bearcats by a 7-1 margin, growing their halftime lead to a 14-3 total. Six different Lions found the back of the net in the quarter, led by two more scores from Considine. Kelsey
Long, Meghan Rea, Paige Sutton, Arnold, and Evans were the other goal scorers for Lindenwood. The Lions never looked back over the final two quarters of action, as they scored seven goals while limiting McKendree to just three scores. Eleanor Kast picked up her eighth victory of the season in goal for the Lions. Kast stopped 10 of the 16 shots she faced, matching her previous single-game high of the season. Long paced Lindenwood with seven draw controls, while Zoe Totland and Arnold each contributed three. In all, the Lions held a 17-13 edge inside the circle. Next Lindenwood will head north to Grand Rapids, Michigan for a GLVC clash with No. 24 Davenport. * Keep it rolling Lindenwood gymnast excels On Friday, Gayla Griswold of Lindenwood gymnastics placed sixth in the vault at NCAA Regionals as the lone representative of the Lions in Norman, Oklahoma. Griswold posted an impressive 9.875 score on the large NCAA stage, coming in sixth place as an individual competitor at the meet. Based on what other teams and athletes do in this competition, Griswold will be in contention to qualify for the NCAA National Championships, which will take place April 14-16 in Forth Worth, Texas. To keep up with the competition, check out the 2022 NCAA Championships Landing Page for live coverage and updates. * Very impressive
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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cups flour teaspoon baking soda teaspoon salt teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon baking powder cup vegetable oil cups sugar eggs cups carrots, shredded cup crushed pineapple with juice cup walnuts
Frosting: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and baking powder. In mixing bowl, cream together oil and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Gradually add in carrots and crushed pineapple. Add dry mixture to wet ingredients and beat until smooth. Fold in walnuts. Pour batter into two lightly greased 8-inch
round cake pans and bake 25-30 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely. Remove cakes from pans and slice off tops to level cakes. To make frosting: In mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually add in powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Spread two large spoonfuls frosting over top of one cake and stack second cake on top. Frost entire cake with remaining frosting.
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Skipped or snubbed: stars who didn’t show up on Oscar night
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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.
teven Spielberg’s big screen adaptation of the classic Broadway musical “West Side Story” didn’t recoup its costs at the box office. Still, it earned a place amongst the current “Best Picture” nominees while Ariana DeBose became a “Best Supporting Actress” for her powerful performance as Anita. DeBose’s performance was riveting and overshadowed Rachel Zegler, the 20-year-old actress who played the role of Maria. Due to social distancing, Zegler originally wasn’t invited to the ceremony until fan outrage prompted the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science to make her an award presenter. Whether by choice, snub or oversight, some notable nominees skipped the Oscars. Coming off a fantastic performance as Vito Corleone in “The Godfather,” Marlon Brando had a lock on the Best Actor Oscar. When his name was announced, however, activist Sacheen Littlefeather represented Brando on stage and delivered a speech about the treatment of American Indians by the film industry and on television. Legendary actor John Wayne reportedly had to be restrained by security guards to prevent him from forcing Littlefeather off the stage. Actor George C. Scott appeared in such classic films as “Dr. Strangelove” and “The List of Adri-
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an Messenger,” but arguably his best performance was playing General George Patton in a biopic about the military legend. He even reprised the role in the 1986 TV movie “The Last Days of Patton.” According to “Today,” before the ceremony, Scott let the Academy know that he didn’t want the Best Actor Award and stated, “The ceremonies are a two-hour meat parade, a public display with contrived suspense for economic reasons.” Other actors turned down awards for decidedly personal reasons. “Lawrence of Arabia” star Peter O’Toole appeared in films ranging from the John Goodman vehicle “King Ralph” to the comedy/drama “The Stuntman” as well as the offbeat comedies “Club Paradise” and “Creator.” O’Toole, who passed away in 2013, didn’t want to accept an honorary Oscar until he actually won an award for his work in a film. Ultimately, the famed actor did
accept the honorary Oscar, but he never received an Oscar for a specific noteworthy performance. Last year, “Silence of the Lambs” star Anthony Hopkins played the title role in “The Father,” a story about a man suffering from dementia who can’t tell what’s real. Director Florian Zeller kept the audience off-center as they, like Hopkins’ character, tried to determine who or what is real. At age 83, Hopkins became the oldest Oscar recipient, but he wasn’t able to attend the ceremony because of the on-going pandemic. He did, however, volunteer to do a Zoom call, but the Academy turned that request down. Movie fans like me can dream of taking home Oscar gold someday, which made the above anecdotes more poignant. It took a lot for these performers to turn down prestigious awards for personal, political and heartfelt reasons.
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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.
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Moore on Life “Girls just wanna have lunch,” as the old saying goes; they just don’t wanna pay for it is the new saying. Yes, lunchflation is now a thing. And no wonder, with the cost of food tossed together with the cost of gas to truck it in that makes my hamburger the price of what the entire cow used to cost. I met my Aunt Fiona at our favorite restaurant so we could munch and mingle and share in the latest gossip. We were seated and handed menus by our waitress. “Oh look,” I said, “they’ve got new fancy menus.” “Fancy my schmancy! That just means the prices have gone up,” she grumbled. We opened them to find that indeed they had increased. “Holy guacamole,” said Fiona. “That bad huh?” “No seriously. Look at the price of their guacamole!” “Good. It’s your turn to buy.” She eyed the prices and said, “Nada. We’re getting an appetizer and splitting it.” Our waitress then tapped her pencil on the small print which read, “share-sies charged the same.” “Could we get some water and silverware?” I asked. “You’re in luck it’s free-water Wednesday, otherwise it’d be a buck a cup, but silverware is extra.” “Are you kidding?!” “Gotta pay the dishwashers big bucks, unless you want to wash your own?” “We’ll just order some finger food,” said Fiona. “How about napkins?” She started to point to the menu when Fiona
interrupted, “We’ll use our sleeves.” She left then returned with our water. I picked up my glass and said, “What? There isn’t any ice…” The waitress interrupted, “Have you seen the price of electricity?” She then shot a steely stare at Fiona and said, “Those ice machines aren’t powered by your granny’s love.” “Give us a minute,” Fiona said. “I’ll show her who’s a granny!” Fiona glanced around to see if anyone was looking then grabbed a small package of grape jelly for each of us from the dispenser on the table. We peeled back the wrappers and slurped them up then slugged them down with our water. “Hmph! She ought to know there’s no tip on a free lunch,” she barked as we hurried out the door.
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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
ACROSS 1. “We all fall down” preceder 6. Zedong of China 9. W of gridiron’s WR 13. Short for betwixt 14. Second-largest bird, by height 15. *”The Taming of the ____” 16. Godfather’s family 17. Make a choice 18. Bridal veil fabric 19. *Like Rock Hudson’s and Doris Day’s talk 21. *Katherine Heigl wore 27 of these 23. Dumbo’s big one 24. Gift for the naughty 25. *”I Was a Male ____ Bride” starring Cary Grant 28. Inauguration ball, e.g. 30. Eyelid drooping 35. Half of binary code 37. Ruptured 39. PayPal money 40. Part of colliery 41. Avoid, as in taxes 43. “The Sun ____ Rises” 44. “Colorful” announcement 46. Fifty-fifty 47. Bit of slander 48. Rookie 50. Tolstoy’s Karenina 52. Hitherto 53. Hammer part
55. Canada’s neighbor 57. *Sleepless in which city? 61. *Drew Barrymore has never been what? 64. Don’t mention it 65. Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 movie 67. Erasable programmable read only memory 69. Seize a throne 70. Gold medalist Nathan Chen’s turf 71. Smooth transition 72. Post-deductions 73. “But I heard him exclaim, ____ he drove out of sight, Merry Christmas...” 74. Sound like Wilbur DOWN 1. 20s dispenser 2. Type of meet 3. Sound reproduction quality 4. Expatriate 5. German POW camp, slangily 6. Garfield’s cry 7. Unit of electric current 8. One up 9. “____ Afraid of Virginia Wolf?” 10. Novelist Murdoch 11. Expunge 12. Bo Peep’s females 15. Gracefully slender 20. Perform on a dais
22. Eminem’s genre 24. Wagon train, e.g. 25. *Julia Roberts played a pretty one 26. Old and feeble 27. Extend subscription 29. *It’s crazy and stupid? 31. South American tubers 32. *Who did Harry meet? 33. Question in dispute 34. Like small distance 36. Belgrade native 38. *She starred in “I Dream of Jeannie” 42. Boredom 45. A-one 49. Slippery reef dweller 51. Appraise 54. Like a haunted mansion 56. Colorado skiing destination 57. Render speechless 58. Facilitate 59. Adjoin 60. Suit material 61. Leg joint 62. “Cogito ____ sum” 63. Brooding 66. Acronym, abbr. 68. NYC art museum’s nickname, with the
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