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April 14, 2021

A Mississippi River spring cleaning

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Photo courtesy Riverboats at the Gateway Arch This coming Saturday, April 17, Riverboats will host the River Clean-up & Dock Bash at 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd in Downtown St. Louis. The dock bash will include live music, food trucks and a dockside bar.

Riverboats at the Gateway Arch will host the River Clean-up & Dock Bash with events to entertain volunteers who help pick up litter along the riverfront

By Charlotte Beard Riverboats at the Gateway Arch is bringing a whole new meaning to “spring cleaning.”

This coming Saturday, April 17, Riverboats will host the River Clean-up & Dock Bash at 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd in Downtown St. Louis. The dock bash will include live music, food trucks and a dockside bar.

This weekend’s event, which coincides with the beginning of National Park Week (dedicated to showing care for public lands and spaces), was organized with the help of the

Riverboats’ partners – Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Explore St. Louis, Gateway Arch National Park, Great Rivers Greenway, Living Lands & Waters and Series Six Apparel.

The latter three partners are supplying swag which includes t-shirts, water bottles, cooling towels, and tote bags to volunteers who help with the clean-up of the levee.

The riverfront clean-up will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with volunteers taking onehour shifts. According to Riverboats at the

Gateway Arch Director of Operations Robert Hopkins, 75 volunteers are signed up for each of the three shifts.

“Currently, all of those (shifts) are full, but we did cut it off at 75 (people) to allow for walk-ups,” shared Hopkins. “The levee is so expansive and large, so walk-ups are welcomed.”

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‘CLEANING’ from cover the Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative to train volunteers on the use of the Marine Debris Tracker, a free mobile app, to record data on litter using GPS to log locations. It is stated that the information will be used to generate the “first-ever snapshot of plastic pollution along the river” which Hopkins stated will continue to be tracked by the agency on an on-going basis.

He also stated that representatives from the agency will be present in each of the seven clean-up zones to assist volunteers.

For the community that will be joining the event for the bash, one hour after the clean-up begins the dockside bar is set to be open until 4 p.m. with drink specials.

Bottled water will be complimentary for all clean-up volunteers. The food trucks will be available at a cost to all volunteers and bash attendees from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard. Currently, Wayno’s Mobile International Cuisine food truck has been confirmed. According to Hopkins a couple other confirmations are pending due to the levee’s rising river levels last month which forced the event to change from the original date of March 20.

In addition to The Denny-Sheer Duo providing live music on the riverboat dock 12 – 4 p.m., one-hour St. Louis

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Riverfront Cruises will take place at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Though volunteers will receive complimentary cruise vouchers, other attendees may purchase tickets for the cruises by calling 877-982-1410 or visiting gatewayarch.com/buytickets. Volunteers may use their voucher the day of the event during one of the scheduled times or keep it for use towards a 1-hour cruise through the end of May 2021.

While St. Louisans look for some normalcy with gatherings amid COVID, Hopkins shared that the event is exercising caution.

“We had to supply an extensive plan to the city to be approved. On the dock itself we have limited seating – all tables and chairs have been set out to six-foot distances.

Once those are full people are welcome to remain on the levee – they can listen to the music out there until tables (free) up. We will cleanse and sanitize the tables once a group is done. So, there will be crowd control on the dock. All our point-of-sale locations on the dock – gift shop, bar, ticket office – they all have plexiglass barriers.

We have sanitizing locations throughout the dock. Face coverings are required for all guests and volunteers ages nine and over. For the registration area we have staging so that when people come in to register each group only sends one representative to pick up their swag bag and sign-up information.”

Hopkins states that the Riverfront has coordinated with St. Louis Parking to handle the $8 levee parking fee for all its event volunteers. He also shared that attendees and volunteers are welcome to park at other locations at

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their own discretion—surface-level parking at Laclede’s Landing or street parking. Attendees are also encouraged to take Metrolink to the Laclede’s Landing stop and commute to the event.

“Here at the Riverboats, we are really trying to rejuvenate the pride and interest in the riverfront that I think has gone away in some years,” stated Hopkins. “We want the community to come together and build that pride in our Riverfront that should be the crown jewel of St. Louis. We are super excited in the interest we have received so far with filling all the volunteer slots. We hope to have a lot of walk-ups on top of that.”

For more information about the Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative visit https://www.unep.org/ regions/north-america/regional-initiatives/mississippi-river-plastic-pollution-initiative. For more information about the mobile app used to support their initiative, Marine Debris Tracker, visit https://debristracker.org.

By Dr. Joseph S. Davis

A hopeful spring for the Ferguson-Florissant School District I’ve always loved spring. There’s warmth after a long cold winter. It’s a time for new growth and new life. It’s a time for planting seeds for a future harvest. Spring is a season of hope, and after this hard year, I think we all could use a good dose of hope. We need some time to remember the past, but more importantly, we need some time to focus on our hopes and dreams for the future.

The Ferguson-Florissant School District is embarking on a strategic planning process based on the hopes and dreams of our students, families, staff, and community.

The district went through a strategic planning process during the 2013-2014 school year, and we have used those plans to guide our work since then. If you were in the community during that time I hope you had an opportunity to participate in the planning process.

Through that process six goal areas were identified. We quickly learned that while the goal areas were good, few could remember what they were, so we developed and used the acronym UNITED for several years as a way to remember the six goals. That was Strategic Plan 2.0, and in Strategic Plan 2.0 we revised our objectives for the goals and worked toward meeting the goals and accomplishing those objectives.

Last school year the Board of Education

approved a new acronym, EQUITY, for those six goal areas: Economics, Quality Schools, Understanding, Infrastructure, Talent, and Your Community. All of the work we have done over the last seven years falls under at least one of those goals.

Strategic Plan 3.0 will retain those same six goal areas; however, we need your input as we revise the plan and determine what will indicate that we’ve reached our goals and how we will measure that success.

How will we use our finances? How will we create a culture where all students feel welcomed and supported? What will our students learn and master to be successful?

What do we need to provide in our facilities and technology, so our students get a first class experience? How can we recruit, develop, and retain great teachers? How can we strengthen our community and support our families?

As you can see, there are many questions.

In order to succeed we need to consider these questions from a variety of perspectives. If you’re reading this and part of this community, your perspective is important.

As we work through this strategic planning process we will be engaging our students, families, staff and community members, so this plan reflects the mission, vision, values, and goals of the whole district. Our com-

munities are stronger when our local public schools are strong, and we are stronger when we work together. I hope you’ll check out the strategic plan section of our website at www.fergflor.org/strong and take advantage of opportunities to join the process.

For now, I’d like to ask you to spend some time thinking. What do you want to see for the future of Ferguson-Florissant School District? What are your hopes and dreams?

Dr. Joseph S. Davis began serving the Ferguson-Florissant School District as Superintendent on July 1, 2015. Prior to that he served as Superintendent of Washington County schools in North Carolina and Deputy Chief of Schools for Chicago Public Schools. Dr. Davis has over 24 years of experience in education starting as a bus driver before teaching middle and high school mathematics and serving as Assistant Principal and Principal at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Dr. Davis and his family live in Ferguson and also serves as an adjunct professor at Washington University in St. Louis.

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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Ferguson team competes in FLL Eastern Missouri regional championship

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Photo courtesy Josh Renaud Viper Bots Miles Nasiiro and Joseph and Josie Renaud watch as their teammates Ludi Renaud and Micah Nasiiro run the robot at the game table during a FIRST Lego League qualifier on Feb. 20 at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

The Viper Bots, a robotics team in Ferguson, competed in the FIRST Lego League Eastern Missouri regional championship on March 27, where their robot took fifth place and they presented a new board game they developed.

The team, consisting of Ludi, Josie and Joseph Renaud and Miles and Micah Nasiiro, was one of just 14 area teams to earn a spot in the regional championship. They advanced after winning the “champions award” and the top robot score in their qualifier at Southeast Missouri State University on Feb. 20.

In FLL, teams of fourththrough-eighth graders build and program a robot to score points by completing autonomous missions, and they develop a research project related to the season’s theme. This year’s theme, “RePLAY,” was about encouraging physical activity.

The Viper Bots created a fitness board game called “Sofa Potato” in which players collaborate to capture the world’s laziest mastermind.

You can see their board game, and even download printable PDFs, at https://github.com/ Viper-Bots/sofa-potato.

This is the Viper Bots’ sixth season, and their first time winning a qualifier. They began as a school-based FLL team, founded by the late Jadzia Renaud, Jossie Gates and their classmates at Vogt Elementary, and sponsored by the Girl Scouts. After Vogt closed,

the Renaud and Nasiiro families continued the team independently.

The city of Florissant and the Florissant Walgreens will cohost a mass vaccination event on Wednesday, April 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center located at #1 James J. Eagan Center Drive. The event will be held in the gymnasium. The second round of the vaccine will be administered on May 12.

Walgreens is in the process of putting together a flyer that will have a QCR code for those that wish to preregister and the city will post the flyer on the city’s website and all of the city’s social media outlets. Walk-ins will be accepted while supplies last. There are approximately 500 to 600 doses available. Walgreens plans on having more events in Florissant when more vaccines become available.

Masks will be required, temperatures will be taking and social distancing guidelines will be in place per the St. Louis County Department of Public Health current mandates.

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St. Louis VA expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans, caregivers and spouses

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VA St. Louis Health Care System announced it is providing COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone who served in the military, and their caregivers and spouses, and some other beneficiaries under the authority granted by the SAVE LIVES Act, signed by President Joe Biden on March 24.

The expanded authority depends on readily available COVID-19 vaccine supply and requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to prioritize veterans enrolled in VA care.

“Over 40,500 veterans and staff have rolled up their sleeves so far to receive the COVID-19 vaccine with us,” said Keith Repko, Medical Center Director. “Thanks to the SAVE LIVES Act, we’re proud to now offer the vaccine to caregivers and spouses of veterans.”

The vaccine is free of charge and all categories may make an appointment the following ways: 1. Call 314-289-7039 and a scheduler will make their COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

Call center hours are:

• Mon, Wed, and Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Tues and Thurs: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Sat and Sun: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

2. Go to www.va.gov/covid-19-vaccine to register and stay informed on VA’s vaccine rollout process. VA St. Louis Health Care System will contact veterans and all eligible to schedule vaccine appointments. Veterans, including those with honorable discharge, and general discharge are eligible to receive the vaccine through the VA. Vaccines are administered at VA Outpatient Clinics in St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Franklin County, St. Clair County (IL) and the Grand Hall on Chouteau (St. Louis City). Vaccine offered will depend on availability.

To maintain continued health and safety during the pandemic, please do not visit a VA facility for a COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment.

Northwest Views: Making the case for higher education By: Jessica Denham

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College affordability is a hot topic these days, with talks of student loan forgiveness, free college and tuition reduction for those learning virtually in the wake of the pandemic dominating the headlines in recent months. While these options would benefit many in the St. Louis region, overall interest in a college education has been declining recently – a concern that must be addressed soon.

Before the pandemic began, only 41 percent of adults – aged 18 to 29 – viewed college education as very important, according to a Gallup poll. What’s even more alarming – this number represents a 33 percent decline from responses gathered through the same poll seven years ago.

Now, with the pandemic disrupting so many lives, local college enrollment for traditional universities is down.

To help address this pressing issue, all colleges and universities need to make sure they are enrolling and graduating students with workforce in mind. Emphasis should be placed on creating programs that will ensure career-stability, as well as a great return on investment for students.

Universities also need to fully embrace online learning as an alternative option to traditional schooling, focusing attention on low-cost – but high-quality – degree programs. After the pandemic forced many local schools to hastily move to hybrid or fully online courses, students began to question the value and quality of education they were receiving. But the reality is that online learning has been growing in popularity over the past several years and appeals to a whole class of students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to earn their degrees through traditional means. When done right, it can provide a quali-

ty and flexible college education to fit the needs of busy adults.

Recent doubts about the importance of a college education also shows us the need for unique program models designed to cater to individual needs of each student. During this pandemic, we have seen how people’s routines and lifestyles have dramatically shifted. Offering personalized, flexible programs and resources is another step our state and local colleges and universities can make to ensure that individuals are receiving a valuable experience that can translate to real opportunity.

I’ve noticed many universities that are prioritizing students’ needs, connecting students with in-demand degrees and making affordability a priority are the ones that have seen increases in enrollment during these unprecedented times.

This makes me hopeful that we will soon see greater numbers of people once again interested in higher education.

With more than 15 years of public relations and communications experience, Jessica Denham is currently Public Relations Manager for WGU Missouri. Prior to joining WGU Missouri, Jessica served as an account manager with the American Red Cross. Jessica holds a Master of Business Administration from Webster University, a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management from Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from DePaul University. Jessica also dedicates a great deal of time to programs that help young men and women increase their self-esteem.

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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St. Louis Metro Money Smart Month offers more than 80 free financial education events United Way of Greater St. Louis and the St. Louis Regional Financial Empowerment Coalition are partnering together for St. Louis Metro Money Smart Month, offering more than 80 free events and classes on financial education and money management throughout April.

Money Smart Month is a community education program sponsored by the St. Louis Regional Financial Empowerment Coalition in partnership with United Way of Greater St. Louis, area libraries, community organizations and financial institutions. Money Smart Month classes and events will be held throughout April to help individuals and families learn about money management, goal setting, saving for retirement or college, building credit, reducing debt, estate planning and more.

This year, for the safety of participants and volunteers, all events will be virtual, except for two free, secure document shredding events, which will comply with COVID-19 guidelines.

“Money Smart Month provides an excellent opportunity for local people to gain more knowledge on personal finance and learn about tools to help improve their lives and meet their financial goals,” said Debbie Irwin, community economic development director at United Way of Greater St. Louis. “United Way is pleased to continue collaborating with our partners to help thousands of people in our region, especially as so many of our neighbors are facing challenges due to COVID-19 and may be looking for opportunities to save and better manage their finances.”

Highlighted events during the month include: • Discussion with Ron Leiber, New York Times “Your Money” columnist and bestselling author of “The Price You Pay for College,” moderated KMOX’s Charlie Brennan – April 26 from 7 - 8 p.m.

• Free secure document shredding event: April 17 from 9 a.m. - noon at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre at 14141 Riverport Dr. in Maryland Heights.

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Infectious disease expert featured in COVID-19 vaccine Q&A session As part of the Hazelwood School District’s Help Hazelwood Get Healthy public health campaign, HSD filmed an in-depth question and answer session about the COVID-19 vaccine with renowned Washington University School of Medicine infectious disease physician, Dr. Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis.

Dr. Davis has been featured on major news outlets, including CNN and BBC. Her focus is on acute and chronSubmitted photo ic infections caused by bacteria, parasites, fungi, or viruses, such as COVID-19. In March, HSD invited community members to submit questions about the vaccine for the question and answer session with Davis.

During the session, Davis explained how the vaccine works, the possible side effects, and the impact it will have on our way of life in the coming months. She also addressed the skepticism that exists around vaccines, particularly in communities of color.

“The events are made possible through the collaborative efforts of nonprofits, financial institutions, libraries and faith organizations,” said Georgie Donahue, coalition co-chair and program administration director at Community Action Agency of St. Louis County. “St. Louis is fortunate to have so many organizations coming together for the good of the community.”

For more information and a complete list of the month’s activities, visit MoneySmartStLouis.org. Information on additional classes offered year-round by nonprofit partners, aimed at promoting successful personal finance management throughout the entire year, is also available on the site.

Three free bulk pick up day events The city of Florissant and Gateway Disposal will be co-hosting three free bulk pick up events for Florissant residents and the events will be split up by wards.

The first event will take place for Wards 1-3 on May 1 in the parking lot at the JFK Center located at 315 Howdershell Road.

The second event will take place for Wards 4-6 on May 8 at St. Ferdinand Park.

The third event will take place for Wards 7-9 on May 15 in the parking lot at the James J. Eagan Center located at #1 James J. Eagan Drive.

All three events will start at 8 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. There will be three more events scheduled for the fall more details to come later.

The following items will be accepted with no exceptions and only two items per household: Couches, chairs, tables, mattresses, box springs, area rugs, head and foot boards, bed frames, dressers, chest, entertainment centers, lawn equipment but all oil and gas must be drained, and all glass must be taped so it does not shatter on parking lot or workers.

Items that will not be accepted: Car parts of any kind, batteries, tires, hazardous materials, electronics of any kind, computer monitors and printers, construction materials, rock and concrete bricks.

These events are open to city of Florissant residents only. There will be city staff on hand checking for proof of residency as you pull into the parking lot.

Due to the current mandates that the St. Louis County Department of Public Health have in place, masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be enforced.

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St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty donates several thousand books to Boys & Girls Clubs Kids Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) kids and teens received a surprise delivery from African-American owned local bookstore, EyeSeeMe, courtesy of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty. In the boxes, thousands of books for the youth to encourage and continue to foster a love and passion for reading.

Flaherty was an avid reader growing up and chose a bunch of books that were some of his personal favorites as a kid such as the Magic Tree House series and Mike Lupica sports stories. Flaherty is passionate about supporting Submitted photo black-owned businesses and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) kids and teens received a surprise delivery from African-American owned local bookstore, EyeScreated this moment to do just eeMe, courtesy of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty. that by purchasing the books from EyeSeeMe, while directly giving back to the local community by donating cent gift of $5,000 through his partnership with BodyArmor. The contribution will be them to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis. used to support health and fitness programs at the Clubs.

“The city of St. Louis has embraced me from the beginning of my time as a profesBGCSTL has been a charity of choice for Flaherty for a few years now donating everything sional baseball player. We couldn’t think of a better way to give directly back to the from masks community by supporting a local, black-owned business with the EyeSeeMe Bookto keep kids store and simultaneously donating them all to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. and staff safe Louis. I hope these stories and adventures will inspire the next generation as reading during the held such an important part of my development. I am excited to work with both orpandemic, to ganizations in the future and it’s an honor to support them all today,” Flaherty said of the most re- the partnership.

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Hazelwood East High School senior places at MSHSAA Wrestling Championship Ettien, a senior at East High School, recently placed fourth in the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Wrestling Championship.

Ettien was the only male wrestler in Hazelwood School District or North County to compete in the MSHSAA Wrestling Championship.

Through the adversity of the COVID-19 pandemic and having his senior year cut in half, Ettien was still able to place and receive a medal in the Championship. Ettien, who is the district and sectional champion, first started wrestling when he entered high school. He is also on the East High School soccer team and baseball team, all while maintaining an excellent GPA.

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Register today for a positive, healthy and fun summer camp experience Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is excited to be able to bring area kids and teens another summer of friends, activities and exploration, the way only Boys & Girls Clubs can. You can be assured that the club is operating in accordance with all health and safety protocols and will continue to do whatever it takes to give your child the best summer experience possible.

BGCSTL offers one of the most affordable, comprehensive, extended, high quality summer day camp programs in the St. Louis region. Summer campers, ages 6-18, are exposed to a variety of learning and participate in educational, recreational and social activities as well as field trips, social recreation and cultural activities on-site and in the community. Camps also includes a nutritious breakfast and lunch.

Campers will find trained and professional camp staff who will listen and guide them throughout the summer plus opportunities for creativity, sports and recreation, swimming, teen and STEM programs, music studio, and new this year (Esports, an organized form of competitive tournaments with video games where players face teams. Or, most commonly, a multiplayer online video game competition).

Summer campers who are interested in writing,

producing or singing will enjoy the Music Studio program led by Grammy Award-winning producer/ songwriter Alonzo ”Zo” Lee. Students will be fully engaged in the songwriting/ recording process and create a song from start to finish.

While youth who aspire to become coders, graphic designers, 3D animators or game developers will have access to the newly-opened Best Buy Teen Tech Center at our Herbert Hoover Club. The center is an interactive and innovative fully equipped space with everything needed to engage youth ages 12-18 with STEAM activities including a music studio, 3D printer, t-shirt press maker, coding stations, state of the art computers, monitors and virtual reality headsets.

New to the BGCSTL family of Clubs is the Mathews-Dickey Club as well as Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto. Many of the Boys & Girls Clubs are also open and offering daytime support (in person/ virtual), virtual learning hubs, after school programs, virtual mentoring and more. Basketball programs have also started at the Herbert Hoover and Mathews-Dickey Clubs. To find the club nearest you, visit www.bgcstl.org or call 314-335-8000. Limited spots available.

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CAMP LOCATIONS: Adams Park Club 4317 Vista Avenue 314-633-7900 Ages 6-16 Dates: June 14 – Aug. 6 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto 324 E. Central St. Bethalto, IL 62010 Phone 618-377-6030 Dates: June 14 – Aug. 6 Times: TBD Southeast Middle School Club 918 Prigge Road 314-335-8300 Ages 10-15 Dates: June 14 – Aug. 6 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Hazelwood Elementary School Club at Larimore 1025 Trampe Ave. Dates: June 14 – Aug. 6 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Ages: 6-12, elementary students 314-335-8350 Hazelwood East High School Club 11300 Dunn Road 314-335-8360 June 14 – Aug. 6 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Ages 13-18 Herbert Hoover Club 2901 North Grand Blvd.

Dates June 14 – Aug. 6 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Ages 6-16 314-335-8000

Mathews-Dickey Club 4245 N Kingshighway Blvd June 14 – Aug. 6 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Ages 6-18 314-382-5952 O’Fallon Park Club June 14 – Aug. 6 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

4343 West Florissant 314-932-1371 Riverview Gardens Club 174 Shepley Drive 314-335-8276 June 14 – Aug. 6 Ages 6-12 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Teen Center of Excellence 9200 West Florissant 314-335-8240 June 14 – Aug. 6 Ages 10-18 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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Mondays: TOPS meeting

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

EVENTS Sept. 11: Fundraiser

Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host Feast for Change at 5:30 p.m.

The fundraiser, which commemorates OFS’s 40th anniversary, will be held at Kuhs Estate & Farm located at 13080 Spanish Pond Rd. in Spanish Lake. The farm-to-fork experience includes fresh, locally sourced food, fine wine, and a live auction. Proceeds from the evening benefit OFS’s services that focus on finding solutions in response to the region’s food systems challenges. Tickets are $150 per person and $1,500 for a table of 10. For ticket details or to become a sponsor, call 314-726-5355.

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Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

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

Weekdays: Tax filing program volunteers

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

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

You may visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314-540-5223.

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.

Tuesdays: A cappella singers

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

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.

Mondays: City council meetings

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

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.

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.

Mondays: Workshop meetings

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 w w w.lifepointministries.church/ celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.

City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment).

We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions.

Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

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.

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Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Two to four hour shifts are available.

If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

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: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting

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

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From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul McConnell, 314-831-5476.

2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Showme Stitchers: Show-me Stitchers is the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We meet on the second Tuesday, Sept.-June at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO. Learn needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, and more.

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

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 314-298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

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

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

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

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

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

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

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

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314-653-5331.

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.

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

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

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

Fridays: Fish fry

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

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo

6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314-731-9330.

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

Saturdays: Yoga

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

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

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

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

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

Saturdays: Grief support

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

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

Sundays: Meat shoot

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

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes.

The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-6302671 or 314-330-7269.

Sundays: meeting

Jennings

Do-Dads

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue.

Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

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

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

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

Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954.

1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of

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

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

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

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

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

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

Diabetes Basics:

314-344-7024 for info or 314-344-7220 to enroll.

What’s Happening

Crisis Nursery:

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

Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depres-

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sion, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314-653-5123.

Nutrition Education:

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

Christian Center:

Hospital

Recovery

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314953-8100.

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Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B...

O’Fallon Hoots signs new manager with local roots The O’Fallon Hoots are members of the Prospect League and began play in O’Fallon in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season.

They announced recently that Matt Brown has been tapped as manager for the summer 2021 season. Brown replaces initial manager Joe Lincoln after the latter stepped down to pursue an opportunity outside of baseball for the summer.

“First, I’d like to thank Joe for all of the groundwork he laid for our team,” Hoots and CarShield Field General Manager David Schmoll said. “I’ve had multiple conversations with Matt Brown throughout this process and he is someone that is going to bring an incredible level of energy for our team. He wants to win and he wants his players and fans to have fun being at the ballpark. I couldn’t be more excited for him to

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be a Hoot.”

Brown echoed Schmoll’s sentiments.

“I am honored to be the manager of the O’Fallon Hoots,” Brown said. “Coaching has been something I always wanted to do, and, although I’ll miss playing, I’m very excited to start the next chapter of my career as your Manager.”

Brown was born in St. Louis and graduated from Vianney High School in Kirkwood.

In 2013, the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame as well as earning MCC player of the year named Matt the Rising Star recipient.

After graduating high school, he received an Athletic Scholarship to the University of Arkansas. After transferring from Arkansas, he attended Jefferson College where he twice earned All-Region Honors.

From there, he received a baseball scholarship from Missouri State University for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

During his two-year career for the Bears, he was part of two Missouri Valley Conference Championships as well as berths in a Super Regional followed by a Regional bid in 2018.

During his final year, he hit a team-lead? ing 14 home runs and earned All-Conference Honors.

After college, Brown played three seasons in the Frontier League, wrapping up his career with the Gateway Grizzlies. For more information go to www.OFallonHoots.com * New brass in the ivory tower

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Soccer Ambush picks up post-season accolades The St. Louis Ambush play their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL).

The 2021 awards were passed out recently in the shortened season activities.

First of all, I want to congratulate the finalists that the league determined were possibly, well deserving of the individual awards.

Part of the MASL finalists were: • Stefan Mijatovic’sfourth year in professional soccer…Defender of the Year • Paulo Nascimento- fourth year with the Ambush…

Goalkeeper of the Year • Hewerton Moreira….Coach of the Year The 3rd team selections from the Ambush: • Forward-Max Ferdinand • Defense-Stefan Mijatovic • Goalkeeper-Paulo Nascimento Honorable Mention players from the squad: • Forward-Tony Walls • Forward-Howard Miller Jr Part of the All-MASL Rookie Team from the Ambush: • Defense-Alexis Robles Part of the All-MASL Rookie Honorable Mention from the Ambush: • Defense-Christian Briggs * Congrats to all who worked so hard trying their very best Watch some indoor football at the Family Arena Saturday The St. Louis Bandits football team plays in the American Arena League.

For more information, go to www.StLouisBanditsFootball.com. * Football is back

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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Easy Brunch Quiche Serves: 12 Ingredients:

4 eggs

1 package (10 ounces) frozen 1 cup milk broccoli with cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded 12 slices bacon, chopped cheese, divided 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

2 frozen deep dish pie shells (9 inches each)

Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In medium bowl, add broccoli and cheese contents from package. Microwave 5 minutes, or until cheese is saucy. Set aside.

In skillet, cook chopped bacon 4 minutes. Add green onions; cook 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes, or until bacon is completely cooked and mushrooms are tender. Drain onto paper towel over plate.

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In medium bowl, whisk eggs and milk until combined. Add broccoli and cheese mixture. Add 1 cup cheese. Stir to combine. Set aside.

In pie shells, divide drained bacon mixture evenly. Divide broccoli

mixture evenly and pour over bacon mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over both pies.

Bake 40 minutes.

Allow to cool at least 12 minutes before serving.

Note: To keep edges of crust from burning, place aluminum foil over pies for first 20 minutes of cook time. Remove after 20 minutes and allow to cook uncovered until completed.

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Tom Hanks brings the ‘News of the World’

Movie:

By Steve Bryan

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.

“News of the World,” tereffects of the war and that makes the latest film from cowCaptain Kidd a valuable presence. riter and director Paul GreenThere are plenty of opportunists, grass (“United 93”) is more relatthough, who don’t have the same able than expected. The always moral code as the captain. Some letter-perfect Tom Hanks plays a of them see Johanna as a commodformer Confederate soldier who ity to use, abuse and sell along the travels from town to town bringway. ing snippets of information to Though “News of the World” has residents desperate for the news earned four Oscar nominations, or just something to make them including one for James Newton smile. Along the way, he encounHoward’s beautiful but subtle origters things on the road that he inal score, Tom Hanks didn’t make “News of the World” photo courtesy Perfect World Pictures doesn’t expect or understand. the cut for this film. That’s not to Hanks’ character, the retired say his performance falls short, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, makes a modest living traveling the bumpy, however. Hanks’ character is open with the news of the world, but he dusty roads, collecting newspapers and selecting interesting articles. keeps his personal life to himself. Viewers do learn more about JefFor one dime per customer, Kidd reads the best news items to a crowd ferson Kidd when his friend Ella Gannett (Elizabeth Marvel) arranges of onlookers, adding embellishments as he goes along. In his primitive separate rooms from him and Johanna. way, Kidd’s new vocation combines the best elements of a stand-up coThe heart and soul of the movie, though, is the burgeoning relationmedian and television news reader. Jefferson Kidd doesn’t make a for- ship between Kidd and Johanna. The news reader has no vested interest tune, but he typically has enough money to get to the next town. in the girl who had been raised by native tribes, but his moral code comOn the road, Kidd comes across an overturned wagon containing a pels him to convey her safely to her family members. There’s a delicate deceased black soldier and a little girl (Helena Zengel) dressed in Native beauty to the exchanges between Kidd and his young charge as they try American clothing. Kidd finds her travelling papers and learns her giv- to communicate with each other. Those are truly memorable moments. en name is Johanna. The good captain is then instructed by the Union “News of the World” is a solid cinematic piece from director Paul Army to take the girl to the Bureau of Indian Affairs so she can be re- Greengrass, Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel, who was nominated for turned to her remaining relatives. a Golden Globe for her role. The performances, original score and the Based on the novel by Paulette Jiles, “News of the World” moves at a setting make this a good film to watch in theaters and at home. moderate pace as Kidd and Johanna navigate a post-Civil War world.

“News of the World” is available to rent or purchase from Amazon The residents in towns and villages are still coming to grips with the af- Prime. It’s also playing in theaters.

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life Going into a bank nowadays is like playing opposite day. It’s all in reverse.

Now you can enter concealed under a hat, sunglasses and complete face covering without any questions. I suppose you could even get away with wearing a Halloween mask as long as security thought it was for COVID protection. But forget the latest rules and beware because it’s opposite day.

I entered without my face covered.

A security guard blocked my way.

“Ma’am, where’s your mask?”

“Oh cripes,” I thought as I checked my pockets and rummaged inside my purse. Nothing. Then I checked my ear, sometimes I’ll leave it dangling there by the elastic; other times it’s right there securely strapped underneath my chin like a little face hammock. Darn, neither of those places.

“I’m sure it’s here somewhere,” I said trying to stall.

As a last ditch effort I looked around on the floor.

Stray masks are lost all over the place these days, except when you need one. They’re in the parking lots or in the grocery store aisles. I still wonder how they’ve managed to fall off from someone’s face without them knowing. Don’t they ever question why suddenly they’re able to breathe again?

The burly enforcer was eyeing me suspiciously. I suddenly remembered that it was hanging on the rearview mirror of my car, which is where everyone hangs them nowadays. Trouble was, my car was in the next parking lot and I didn’t want to walk all the way back. Exercise is for those easily shamed. I’m confident with my bulk.

The guard came closer and closer while pointing to a poster. It reminded everyone to wear a mask or they, along with their savings account, would be forcibly removed.

“I won’t breath, I promise. I just need change for

Mother of invention

a twenty. I’ll be quick,” I begged.

“Sorry, rules are rules,” he growled.

Just then a suspicious man wearing a creepy rubber clown mask entered.

“Come right in Mr. Jenkins. That’s an inventive COVID mask you’re wearing,” he chuckled.

Oh yea, I’d show him inventive. I reached into my shirt and pulled up one of the cups from my bra and strapped it over my nose and mouth.

He pointed me to the next available teller.

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

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

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18. Like beer at a kegger (2 words) 19. *Posthumous nominee 21. *Anthony of “The Father” 23. “What’s up, ____?”

24. Huge pile 25. Protestant denom.

28. Feed storage cylinder 30. Load again 35. Relating to ear 37. Flighty one 39. Proclaimed true without proof 40. Musician David Lee ____ 41. Ascetic holy Hindu 43. Eastern European 44. Plural of #10 Down 46. 500 sheets 47. Looking for aliens org.

48. Kitchen whistler 50. Wails 52. Bad-mouth 53. Medieval torture device 55. Pied Piper follower 57. Politburo hat fur

61. *Daniel of “Judas and the Black Messiah” 65. Raspberry drupelets 66. Fuss, to Shakespeare 68. Void, as in marriage 69. Defective car 70. Given name of Jack Kerouac’s Paradise 71. ____ of Honor 72. Adam and Eve’s first residence 73. Money in Myanmar 74. Shoemaker without shoes, e.g.

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15. Soaked 20. DNA and RNA 22. Argonaut’s propeller 24. Shared work surface at an office

25. *Sasha Baron Cohen’s “Subsequent Moviefilm” role 26. Be sorry for one’s wickedness 27. Pita, in UK 29. *Like Roberto Benigni’s fictional son 31. Husband to a widow, e.g.

32. Checked out 33. Stradivari competitor 34. *”Fences” winner and “Ma Rainey” nominee 36. Poker ante 38. *”Nomadland” director 42. Shadow 45. *The Trial of the Chicago 7” screenwriter 49. Greek “t” 51. Sandwich sausage 54. Necklace lock 56. Radio receiver 57. Nutritious leafy green 58. Got A+ 59. Ice on a window 60. Happening soon, old fashioned 61. Caffeine-containing nut tree 62. Editing arrow 63. Chinese monetary unit 64. Friend in war 67. *Nominee for Billie Holiday role

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