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July 13, 2022

Seeds of hope

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Submitted photo Community Action Agency of St. Louis County began the Seeds of Hope Farm, located in the Spanish Lake area, in 2012 to help residents get access to healthy and affordable produce through an income-tiered model.

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County started the Seeds of Hope Farm to help residents get access to healthy and affordable produce By Wendy Todd According to the USDA, about 13.5 million people live in food deserts, which occurs when a substantial share of residents does not have easy access to a supermarket or large grocery store. This is also local issue as Missouri has over 100 food deserts. One St. Louis organization, Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, is working to address food insecurity and offer the community learning opportunities to sustain healthier lifestyles. The nonprofit began the Seeds of Hope Farm, located in the Spanish Lake area, in 2012 to help residents get access to healthy and affordable produce through an in-

come-tiered model. The organization also supports community garden groups and hosts free cooking and gardening classes. The project works to address issues of food insecurity from a holistic perspective. “The farm has a strategy to increase food security and self-sufficiency skills over the long-term,” said, Jake Smith, the farm’s manager. “Seeds of Hope Farm works to help participants feel more empowered and confident in cooking healthy meals and growing some of their own produce either at home or in a community garden. As costs of living continue to rise, cooking and gardening help people have more control over their health and pocketbooks.” In addition to providing affordable healthy

options and programming, CAASTLC also distributes about five tons of organic produces via participation in food pantries and the farm’s subscription plan, the Community Supported Agriculture program. The Seeds Hope Farm also extends itself to youth education initiatives. “The ‘STEM on the Farm’ program serves young minds with hands-on learning experiences which bring classroom lessons to life,” Smith said. “By enhancing early exposure to STEM, CAASTLC seeks to counter educational inequity and improve student outcomes in those fields of study which offer critical opportunities for upward economic See ‘HOPE’ page 2

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mobility. Larimore Elementary school in the Hazelwood School District and the Boys & Girls Club summer camp are current participants.” Though the farm is managed by Smith and Randy Temple who helps with daily operations, the project also relies on the support of volunteers and interns, like Sam Strich. Strich is a Washington University in St. Louis Occupational Therapy Student who’s been interning with the Huneke Publications, Inc. farm for about three months. She signed up to volun2139 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr. teer because she’s interested in farm management and O’Fallon, MO 63366 PH: 636-379-1775 learning how to use farming tasks as therapeutic tools FX: 636-379-1632 for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. “Learning from Jake and Randy at Seeds of Hope Published weekly since 1921. Farm is helping me envision how I could open a theraServing St. Louis, St. Charles and Lincoln Counties. peutic farm in the future,” she said. And regarding the farm’s future, it will remain comPublisher/ mitted to educating the community and encouraging Editor-in-Chief healthy choices including how to grow one’s own proMathew DeKinder duce. Publisher Emeritus/ General Manager “CAASTLC’s Seeds of Hope Farm plans to serve more Robert J. Huneke youth from area schools and other youth programs Production Manager with STEM lessons and tours on the farm,” Smith said. Rebecca Brockmann “In addition to growing fresh produce for CSA memProduction Assistant bers, we are encouraging families to learn more about Melissa Nordmann farming. This lost art is making a comeback as more Copy Editor families are working to become healthier by producing Donna Huneke organic fruits and vegetables. With continued growth Staﬀ Writers Brett Auten, Wendy Todd, of the farm, more area pantry members will be served Laurie Simon and invited to participate in classes and other social opColumnists portunities that center on food.” Gary Baute, Steve Bryan, Cindy Moore Cartoonist John Hanna Social Media Lori North Classiied Advertising Brooke Tolle Display Advertising Heather Deatz, Bob Huneke, Norm Merchant, Laurie Simon Circulation Dominion Distribution, Papers Unlimited Community News is a Registered Trademark of Huneke Publications, Inc: Neither the advertiser nor the publisher is responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., herein contained. Huneke Publications, Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject all news and advertising copy which in the sole judgement and discretion of the publisher/editor is not suitable or deemed appropriate for publication. Copyright 2021 Huneke Publications, Inc. with all rights reserved. No part of the publications may be repr duced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher/editor. Publication of advertising contained herein does not necessarily constitute endorsement. Signed columns are the opinion of the writers and not necessarily the opinion of the publisher. Entire Contents Copyrighted.

RSM Charity Putting Challenge introduced as newest addition to the Ascension Charity Classic Tournament officials have announced the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson’s newest charity initiative, the RSM Charity Putting Challenge. The new program, set to debut during tournament week on Sept. 6, at Norwood Hills Country Club, will benefit nine local St. Louis charitable organizations. “With the help of our corporate partners and the St. Louis community and fans last year, we were able to provide over $1 million dollars to our tournament charities,” said Nick Ragone, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Ascension. “From the beginning, our goal has been to make the Ascension Charity Classic the most charitable PGA Tour Champions event and the RSM Putting Challenge will help get us there by expanding our ability to help more wonderful charities across St. Louis.” Each charitable organization will be selected by a participating sponsor and receive an investment of $10,000 on behalf of their supporting benefactor. The RSM Charity Challenge will feature nine three-person teams, each consisting of one PGA Tour Champions professional, one corporate sponsor participant, and junior/youth player associated with the charity competitor. The teams will compete in a scramble-format putting match over a specially designed nine-hole minia-

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ture golf course. The team with the lowest gross score will take home an additional $10,000 for that team’s charity. The second-place charity will receive a $7,000 bonus, and third place will take home an extra $3,000. Area charities with teams committed to participate currently are: Marygrove, sponsored by Drury Hotels; Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, sponsored by Associated Couriers; Good Shepherd Children & Family Services, sponsored by Carlos and Rebecca Saenz; Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls, sponsored by The Mulcahy Family. The remaining charities and sponsors will be announced at a later date. “RSM has a strong history of giving back to the communities where our 13,000-plus people live and work across the U.S. and Canada, including donating more than $28 million through The RSM Classic to date,” said Matt Harvey, RSM Partner and Saint Louis office leader. “We’re looking forward to partnering with Ascension and other great St. Louis-based companies to support these ten wonderful local charities. Ascension took huge steps last year by bringing the PGA Tour back to St. Louis, and the impact that had on our community was beyond measure. We are excited to add to their efforts in 2022.”

By Aurrice Duke-Rollings

Juneteenth is a cause for remembrance If I said Juneteenth had always meant a lot to me, I’d be lying. Growing up in the 70s, more than 1,000 miles from Texas, the day barely registered outside our congregation. My grandfather, a church deacon and part of the Great Northward Migration had held the day in high esteem, ensuring our family and friends were not only aware of its significance but also the immeasurable contributions of Black Americans in the United States. Over the past few years, I have grown quite possessive of Juneteenth and shocked by its commercialization. Though 2022 marks its second year as a federal holiday, Juneteenth has been a day of celebration for more than a century. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, the Union Army marched into Galveston, Texas, to enforce it and es-

sentially free the last enslaved Blacks in the state. The abolition of one of our nation’s great injustices offered my ancestors hope that the promise of America – justice, equality, and dignity – would now be available to them. In celebrating the end of slavery, Black people in Texas and beyond gathered yearly in observance. Yet, emancipation brought its own indignities, many of which are still with us today. In a country where Confederate flags wave from yard poles, white-supremacy groups spew vitriol, and stores sell Juneteenth-themed ice cream, it’s a reminder that progress has been slow. I am encouraged by what Juneteenth and other days of emancipation represent. The Fourth of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the assertion of human equality. Juneteenth commemorates human freedom and our

country’s journey towards equal rights. It is also a day to reflect on the enduring legacy of slavery, learn from its history, and take steps to build a stronger America where the promise of freedom and human rights is true for everyone. Both holidays are poignant reminders that nobody’s free until everybody’s free. Definitely, cause for remembrance. Aurrice Duke-Rollings is President, Clever Rebels, Inc., a strategic brand marketing and design company that works locally and globally to solve challenges for social impact brands. 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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Hail to the chief

By Wendy Todd

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Olivette Police Department makes history with the first female chief of police in department history Kansas City native Elizabeth Andreski has made local history by becoming the first female chief of the Olivette Police Department. The 17-year police veteran was officially appointed by the city and confirmed the mayor, Maxine Weil, last month. Andreski had been taking on the duties in an interim period and made such an impact that she was officially offered the position. Though Andreski had professional goals, becoming chief of police was not on her radar when she first joined the department. “Seventeen years ago, when I started, I don’t know that I would have guessed I’d be the chief,” Andreski said. “But it just kind of happened. I always had an ambition to climb the ladder and move up. Through my career I was a patrol officer, a detective, a patrol sergeant and then deputy chief. So, I’ve been in all the roles and I guess it was just a natural progression.” Along with maintaining the standard of the department there are some areas of focus for the new chief. The pandemic left many industries understaffed so recruiting is a big one. The department is currently hiring officers to continue its service to the city and alleviate the long hours other officers are pulling to compensate so no community feels underserved. “We’ve never dropped below minimum staffing, but we have required some movement of people,” chief Andreski said. “We have a community engagement officer and a detective bureau, so those some of those people have had to be pulled out of those roles to cover patrol shifts.” In addition to staffing, community engagement remains a priority for the Olivette police department. With the increased tensions between police and communities across the country, building and maintaining relationships with the public in Olivette is a priority. “We do have great relationships overall with our community members,” Andreski said. “And obviously it’s been a rough time in law enforcement with some of the tragic events that have happened, and social media has been a struggle with law enforcement. So, we’re really in a phase of trying to build back some of those relationships with the community.” Some of those efforts include officers introducing themselves to members of the public and also going to parks to engage. Andreski feels the outreach has gone well. “I think overall it’s been really positive,” Andreski said. “Our community loves talking to our officers, so I think it’s been it’s been a great start to get back out there again.” Another issue that’s sparked national conversation is the ability of the police to effectively address matters that involve mental health. Andreski is quite proud of her department’s strides in its ability to handle those incidents successfully and even proactively. Officers receive ongoing crisis intervention training and are encouraged to meet members of the community in distress with a measure of compassion. “Our officers here, I think, are great about dealing with people in crisis and finding them the resources they need and extremely professional with how they handle those challenges,” Andreski stated. “You know these people who are struggling in the

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community and you’re trying to them help ahead of time before we get called over for a huge crisis,” Andreski said. “I think a win for everybody. Fortunately, I think our officers have the time to really follow up with people.” Along with officers learning how to handle challenging interpersonal scenarios, Andreski has also learned how to navigate other uncomfortable encounters when faced with occasional sexism as her field is a male-dominated profession. She has not let those moments derail her. “You have to have skin,” she said. “It comes with the territory and like I said, just keep doing what you do and do a good job. It didn’t stop me so I guess I handled it well enough.”

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Manage heart health for stronger brain health

he same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the rising global prevalence of brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The global death rate from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is increasing even more than the rate of heart disease death, according to the American Heart Association’s Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2022 Update. Globally, more than 54 million people had Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in 2020, a 37% increase since 2010 and 144% increase over the past 30 years (1990-2020). Additionally, more than 1.89 million deaths were attributed to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias worldwide in 2020, compared to nearly 9 million deaths from heart disease. “The global rate of brain disease is quickly outpacing heart disease,” said Mitchell S.V. Elkind, M.D. M.S., FAHA, the past president of the American Heart Association (2020-21), a professor of neurology and epidemiology at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and

attending neurologist at New York-Presbyterian/ Columbia University Irving Medical Center. “We are learning more about how some types of dementia are related to aging, and how some types are due to poor vascular health. It’s becoming more evident that reducing vascular disease risk factors can make a real difference in helping people live longer, healthier lives, free of heart disease and brain disease.” According to the statistics update, people with midlife hypertension were five times more likely to experience impairment on global cognition and about twice as likely to experience reduced executive function, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The risk for dementia associated with heart failure was nearly two-fold. Experts recommend maintaining a healthy weight, managing your blood pressure and following other heart-healthy lifestyle behaviors that can also support good brain health while studies show maintaining good vascular health is associated with healthy aging and retained cognitive function. Optimal brain health includes the ability to perform tasks like movement, perception, learning and memory, communication, problem solving, judgment, decision making and emotion. Cognitive de-

cline and dementia are often seen following stroke or cerebrovascular disease and indicate a decline in brain health. Consider these steps to live a healthier lifestyle and protect your heart and brain health: • Don’t smoke; avoid secondhand smoke. • Reach and maintain a healthy weight. Be mindful of your eating habits; eat foods low in saturated fat, trans fat, sodium and added sugars. • Be physically active. Start slowly and build up to at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity (such as brisk walking) each week. As an alternative, you can do 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of the two, to improve overall cardiovascular health. • Get your blood pressure checked regularly and work with your health care team to manage it if it’s high. • Have regular medical checkups and take your medicine as directed. • Decrease your stress level and seek emotional support when needed. Learn more about the relationship between heart health and brain health at heart.org.

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Community support vital for Saint Louis Crisis Nursery

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Families have faced some very unique challenges this year. Inflation is exacting a toll on many working families’ ability to save, budget, and plan for the future. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect so many families – disproportionately infecting children, even as we are close to a vaccine for the underfive-years-old population. And the formula shortage that made headlines the last few months has caused fear and anxiety about keeping kids healthy, safe and happy. In the face of all of these challenges, the Crisis Nursery community has never been more important. Our incredible supporters have stepped up to meet these challenges, making even more of an impact on the lives of the thousands of families we help every single year. In February, some major brand manufacturers of baby formula announced a recall of their products due to possible factory contamination. The Crisis Nursery had to waste much of the formula stock we had ready at our nurseries for the hungry babies we see every day. Our Communications Director, Jane Beckman, took to social media with an urgent call for support. We were absolutely blown away by the response. We asked, and hundreds answered the call: reinforcements were swiftly sent to help us keep our kid-

dos sustained and healthy. Hundreds of boxes of formula came in, shipped from all over our region and from supporters across the country. The response was so powerful, it was covered by local media. As a result, our mission was amplified and reached thousands across the St. Louis region. The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery helps over 4,000 kids and babies every year, and our ability to do that depends so much on the generosity of regular people – folks giving $5, attending one of our fundraising events, or shipping a box of baby formula to our nurseries when we most need it. So, this one goes out to all of our supporters, and everyone interested in the mission of saving babies’ lives, keeping kids safe, and building strong families: Thank you so much! The generosity of the Crisis Nursery family, supporters and friends like you, is nothing short of amazing. DiAnne Mueller, MS LPC is CEO of Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. 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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STLCC receives Dollar General grant to support adult literacy The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded St. Louis Community College a $6,000 grant to support its FastTrack HiSET program. This local grant is part of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s recent award of $10.5 million donation to support summer, family and adult literacy programs, representing the organization’s largest one-day grant donation in its 29-year history. “We are grateful to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for these funds that will provide life-changing opportunities for program participants,” said Jo-Ann Digman, executive director of the St. Louis Community College Foundation. STLCC’s HiSET program is offered through its continuing education adult education and literacy section. “The STLCC FastTrack HiSET program helps out-of-school adults in St. Louis City achieve high school equivalency quickly, which improves their workforce readiness or prepares them for secondary education,” said Susan Ryffel, adult education and literacy instructor and transition specialist. She and curriculum designer Kathy Bender, who holds the same title, teach the classes. Unlike traditional GED/HiSET classes, the FastTrack program achieves success through immediate enrollment, flexible hours, a curriculum tailored to each student, skilled and avid instructors and tutors, and by providing HiSET testing vouchers, gas cards and bus tickets for each student. Graduates have immediate support from a dedicated transitions coordinator who guides them through college or job applications and connects them to STLCC’s workforce training programs. Since moving the program in 2017 from the St. Patrick Center to STLCC, 340 adults have attained their high school equivalency. The grant will be used for HiSET full battery testing vouchers, HiSET individ-

ual test vouchers, and gas cards for up to 104 program graduates who plan to continue their education at STLCC. “For nearly 30 years, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has been proud to invest in literacy and education programs in our hometown communities,” said Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. “The recent and significant shifts in the educational landscape have made the Foundation’s mission more critically important. As we work to create access to high-quality instruction for all individuals, we share our gratitude for the educators who are working to uplift and empower others. We hope these funds will have a meaningful impact on students and teachers across the country and look forward to seeing the positive impact they have on learners.” The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (https://www.dgliteracy.org/ about/) supports organizations that increase access to educational programming, stimulate and enable innovation in the delivery of educational instruction and inspire a love of reading. Each year, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards funds to nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center to support adult, family, summer and youth literacy programs. The foundation also offers a student referral program for individuals interested in learning how to read, speak English or prepare for the high school equivalency exam. Referrals to a local organization that provides free literacy services are available through referral cards found in the “Learn to Read” brochures that are available at the cash register of every Dollar General store. Since 1993, the foundation has awarded more than $216 million in grants, helping more than 15.4 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English proficiency.

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Park rangers lead programs and events at Gateway Arch National Park The National Park Service announces even more ways to experience Gateway Arch National Park with free, ranger-led events and programming this summer. Gateway to the Stars Series: Aug. 14 from 6:45 to 10 p.m. -Learn about astronomy and space with the National Park Service and the St. Louis Astronomical Society. Each program features a presentation by a guest speaker at 6:45 p.m. in the Arch Visitor Center, and telescope viewing of the night sky from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Arch west entrance plaza, weather permitting. (Fall Gateway to the Stars events will take place Sept. 3 and Oct. 8). • Aug. 14: The New James Webb Space Telescope: Learn about the brandnew instrument, its “first light” and new discoveries it has already made. - Note: A kid-friendly program featuring the release of the images from the Webb telescope will take place Wednesday, July 13 at 10 a.m. in the Tucker Theater. Gateway Arch Yoga: Saturdays, July 16 and 23 and Aug. 6 at 10:30 a.m. - Bring a mat, towel and water and join Ranger Grace and a yoga instructor for an all-levels yoga session under the Arch. Ranger Grace shares how the different yoga poses relate to themes at the park for a fun twist on traditional yoga. Participants should meet Ranger Grace near

the Arch Visitor Center entrance. (Program will be held indoors on the Arch Visitor Center mezzanine if it rains.) Run with a Ranger: Mondays at 7 a.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. - Now through Aug. 13, join Ranger Frank for a twomile run through Gateway Arch National Park. Ranger Frank adapts the run to the group and shares insights about St. Louis along the way. Participants should meet him near the Arch Visitor Center entrance. Puppet Program: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. - Park rangers use puppets to engage with and educate kids on the various themes of Gateway Arch National Park. Participants should meet the park ranger in the Education Classroom, located on the lower level of the Arch Visitor Center. Coffee with a Ranger: Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. - Ever wonder what it’s like working for the National Park Service? Pick up a cup of Joe or another beverage at the Arch Café, located on the lower level of the Arch Visitor Center, for a chat with an Arch employee. Topics and employees change each day – from interpretive park rangers, to tram mechanics, to members of the park management team. Meet at the Arch Café tables in the tram lobby – just

look for the ranger. Walking Tour: Daily at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. - Explore Gateway Arch National Park’s trails with a ranger-led walking tour of the grounds. Exercise your body and your mind as you hear stories of St. Louis’ history. Participants should meet the ranger near the Arch Visitor Center entrance. (In case of inclement weather, the meeting place will be in the Arch Visitor Center lobby.) Museum Tour: Daily - Learn about the purpose of Gateway Arch National Park and St. Louis’ role in the westward expansion of the U.S. on a ranger-guided tour of the Museum at the Gateway Arch. Explore six exhibit galleries that focus on over 200 years of shared history. Inquire about a tour with a ranger at the Information Desk in the Arch Visitor Center lobby. Interactive Tables: Daily at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - For the young and the young at heart. Meet the ranger stationed with the cart in the Museum at the Gateway Arch. The cart includes objects that you can see and touch, including animal hides, tools, and clothing from St. Louis’ early history. Ranger-Narrated St. Louis Riverfront Cruises: Daily through Sept. 5 at noon and 1:45 p.m. - An NPS ranger leads the one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway

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Arch, located below the Arch on the St. Louis Riverfront. This cruise highlights the history of St. Louis and the role the Mississippi River plays today. $24/ adults; $14/kids ages three-15; $22/seniors (ages 60 and older); free for kids two and under. Tickets are available for purchase at gatewayarch.com. National Park Service Fee-Free Days: Aug. 4 and 25 - In celebration of Great American Outdoors Day on August 4 and the National Park Service Birthday on Aug. 25, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. At Gateway Arch National Park the $3 entrance fee included in each adult Tram Ride to the Top ticket and adult Documentary Movie ticket is waived on these days. Arch visitor reminders - Visitors to the Arch must enter the monument at the new glass west entrance, which faces the Old Courthouse. The Arch legs are exits only. Entrance to the Arch Visitor Center and the Museum at the Gateway Arch is free. All visitors must pass through an airport-style security checkpoint to get to the lower level of the Arch facility. The Tram Ride to the Top of the Arch sells out early and often. Visitors are strongly encouraged to purchase tram ride tickets in advance at gatewayarch. com/buytickets. Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled tram time. For more information, visit nps.gov/jeff or gatewayarch.com, or call 877-982-1410. Parking: Arch parking is available at the Stadium East Garage, located at 200 S. Broadway in St. Louis, for a fee. Visit iparkit.com/TheArch to pre-purchase parking with no validation required. If parking is not pre-purchased, validation is required by scanning/stamping parking tickets at one of two validators located inside the Arch Visitor Center. With each parking purchase at the Stadium East Garage, $1 will go to support ongoing conservation and preservation efforts, educational opportunities, and community programs at Gateway Arch National Park through Gateway Arch Park Foundation. Metered street parking is also located near Gateway Arch National Park.

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Still In This Together: For the love of words Somewhere in the middle of National Hamburger Day, The Belmont Stakes, The Indy 500 and Memorial Day, I totally missed the opening of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. I read a short clip that was planted at the bottom of a CNN story about the opening of the new “Maverick” movie, which we will definitely see once the crowds thin out a little because we’ve seen the first one roughly twenty times in the past month. John is a big fan of watching favorite movies until he knows the dialogue by heart. Please don’t ever challenge him to quote the Jack Nicholson speech from “A Few Good Men.” I can’t handle one more time. And I’m pretty sure it’s not healthy for the veins in his neck to bulge like that. But I digress. (Great word, by the way.) I read that 11 million youngsters have participated in rounds across the country to get to this point in the National Spelling Bee. I feel that I have spent my life preparing for the old persons’ version of the competition, starting from my earliest days when my aunt would challenge me with spelling words on the front porch of my grandparents’ house on lazy Sunday afternoons when dinner was cooking in the kitchen and a baseball game was keeping the men occupied in the living room. Aunt Betty was a court stenographer, and very well-read. She helped inspire my love of all things bibliographic and was lavish with her praise of my spelling skills. As a result, I learned to spell, but more importantly, I also learned to love the sounds and the meanings and the beauty of words. I will still stop in the most tantalizing piece of prose to look up the meaning of a word I’m not familiar with. It’s maddening, but still important enough to me to continue my ever-increasing knowledge of words. Yes, I love Scrabble and UpWords, Wordle and Quordle, and I’ve been known to play words on Words With Friends that the computer screen tells me are not words, but my twenty-pound Websters Collegiate Dictionary, Fifth Edition, copyright 1940, confirms are perfectly valid. That old dictionary is easily my favorite book of all time. I bought it for a quarter at a book fair too many years ago to remember, and it has been the unchallenged judge of Scrabble games for decades. All someone generally has to do is reach for the massive tome to bring an opponent to his or her knees in our family games, and there is always a collective moan from the chalwww.agingahead.org lenged person to accompany the action.

I have been known to lift the dictionary from its place on the bookshelf just to smile at it and open it randomly to a yellowed page to scan for a previously undiscovered word. Just for fun. It is a testament to my Aunt Betty that this many years later I still enjoy the thrill of new words, properly spelled. I don’t think I would have ever been the successful proofreader that I was when our boys were little and I worked at home for a printing company, without her example. And I know for a fact that I wouldn’t enjoy the act of writing as much as I have for so many years without those Sunday afternoons on my grandparents’ porch, either. The Webster Collegiate dictionary was a lucky find, a very reasonably priced companion, and a luxurious way to idle away a Sunday afternoon these days, as I delight in the random notes written in the margins over the myriad years it was a reference book in a library, and wondering what long ago student doodled the blue fountain pen ink spectacles and beard on the picture of Mr. Webster on the first page. Our grandson reaches for his phone to verify a word for his UpWords challenge, as any respectable fifteen-year-old would, but he also is very aware that Mr. Webster is at my fingertips just as quickly. The dictionary may be heavy, but that simply instills gravity to my choices. Always has. Many an opponent has withered by my mere reach towards the dictionary over the years, and I think Mr. Webster would be quite proud of his contribution to my game challenges and spelling prowess. That quarter investment is by far my proudest purchase, and will continue to grace the third shelf down on the left side of the built-in bookshelves my stepfather wisely and generously built for us when

By Vicki Bahr we moved into our home forty-six years ago. He knew John and my passions for reading, and built them as a testament to that love long before there were e-books or Kindles or the modern audio versions of literature. All nine of our grandkids received a first dictionary of words, and books for birthdays and holidays over the years. It’s my greatest pleasure to share the lessons Aunt Betty shared with me so many years ago, and Mr. Webster continued along the way. And if you hear of a septuagenarian version of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, please let me know! 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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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-tofour 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 314513-1674 or cbanaskavich@ jfcs-stl.org.

Mondays: Choral Arts Group meetings

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 636-579-9227, 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

Workshop

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: singers

cappella

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 available. 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 636-634-6582 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 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, 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: 314839-7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

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

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-8310988.

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Quilting

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. in the old school at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, 1 Rue St. Francois, Florissant.

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 8313752 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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • July 13, 2022 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 informa-

tion 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 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

Sundays: Jennings DoDads meeting

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.,

Crisis Nursery:

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 314-2915210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314291-3021 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: Schizophrenia Group

ACES Support

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 314344-7220 to enroll.

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Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides shortterm, 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: 314-7683201. Or 636-947-0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org.

Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314344-6157.

Christian Hospital Recovery Center:

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314-953-8100.

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call

314-653-5032.

Nicotine Anonymous

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

Look Good…Feel Better

SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314-344-6090.

Smoking Classes:

Cessation

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

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Sports you see with Gary B... Pitcher of Hoots finds a spot with the team The O’Fallon Hoots is a baseball team that plays in the Prospect League in the Prairie Land Division playing their home games in O’Fallon at CarShield Field. Nick Schmidt, a junior at Maryville University, had to practice just that summer as he waited for a spot to open up on the Hoots roster. In 2021 and for parts of 2022, Schmidt played in the CarShield Collegiate League staying ready for a call. A spot opened up for the right-hander, and he has seized the opportunity. “This summer, I was kind of waiting for a spot to open up,” Schmidt said. “I played in the CarShield League to pass the time and keep my arm in shape until that spot opened up.” Schmidt’s arm certainly stayed in shape early as he did not allow an earned run for the Hoots in his first nine innings on the mound. On the season, he is 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA in 16 innings and 27 strikeouts. To Schmidt, a large part of his success is due to his comfort level in O’Fallon. “Being comfortable has been the biggest thing and helped me succeed,” Schmidt said. “I think the environment we have with the Hoots is easy to be comfortable in so it’s easy to perform.” When he was asked to elaborate on the environment he alluded to, Schmidt talked about how fun it is just to play ball in O’Fallon “The team, coaches and community are all geared towards having fun and enjoying time at the field,” Schmidt said. “It’s easy to show up every day and hang out with the guys and it helps with performance in my opinion.” Schmidt’s best outing of the season came on June 16 at Burlington. He was credited with a win that day, striking out seven over three innings. Fastball command was key that game, as Schmidt said it allowed him to open up the rest of his repertoire of pitches. With the second half of the season now upon the team, the Hoots are looking for clinching a playoff

berth to face Alton at season’s end. Schimdt says that despite coming up short in the first half, pitching will be key in the second. “I think (good pitching) is contagious,” Schmidt said. “When we throw it well, we win more ball games when we don’t.” The Hoots’ success will likely come down to pitching, and Schmidt thinks he can play a key role in the staff down the stretch. “I’ll be taking it one guy at a time, kind of like I have been,” Schmidt said. “Going to the park every day, getting our routines in, and just going out having fun and competing.” * Teach the way to the Bigs Lindenwood moving to a higher division On July 1, Lindenwood University officially joined three conferences at the NCAA Division I level. Lindenwood announced its transition to NCAA Division I on Feb. 23, as the Lions are now members of the Ohio Valley Conference. One month later, Lindenwood elevated its men’s ice hockey to an NCAA sport, beginning this fall. Throughout the spring, Lindenwood found conference homes for five sports, as the Lions are now affiliate members of the ASUN and the Summit League. In early June, Lindenwood welcomed Jason Coomer as the next Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. * Higher level, better athletes 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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Ice Cream Dessert Tacos Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 10 Minutes | Servings: 6 Directions: For taco shells: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and kosher salt together in a bowl. Using the whisk, make a well in the center. Pour milk into the well and crack the eggs into milk. Pour melted butter into the mixture. Starting in the center, whisk all ingredients together, moving towards the outside of the bowl, until all ingredients are incorporated. Do not overbeat; the batter will contain lumps. Add milk for desired consistency; batter shouldn’t be overly thick for thin shells. The batter can be refrigerated for up to one hour.

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp sugar 1 1/2 Tsp baking powder 1 1/2 Tsp baking soda 1 1/4 Tsp kosher salt 2 cups milk 2 Large eggs

3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 6 scoops Neapolitan ice cream 1 Tbsp salted butter Toppings: Chocolate syrup Crushed nuts Fresh strawberries Whipped cream

Heat large non-stick griddle or skillet, preferably cast-iron, over low heat for about 5 minutes. Add salted butter to the skillet. Turn heat to medium low and ladle 1/3 cup batter into skillet. If using a large skillet or a griddle, repeat once or twice, taking care not to overcrowd the cooking surface. After bubbles rise to surface and bottoms brown (about 2 to 4 minutes), turn pancakes over. When both sides are light brown, remove from heat and drape pancakes on wire cooling rack to form a taco shell. Completely cool on rack.

For taco filling: Spoon Neapolitan ice cream into

taco shells. Top with strawberries, drizzle with chocolate syrup and whipped cream and sprinkle with nuts.

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‘Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan’ will celebrate its 40th anniversary

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.

or many fans, “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” became one of the best films in the “Star Trek” universe and it’s warping into theaters to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Fathom Events will present the 1982 classic on three days in September 2022. This film also contained one of the most memorable villains in Trek history. “Star Trek” debuted on NBC in 1966 and was unique for its time. The series dealt with racism, global war, nationalism and other themes. The episode entitled “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield,” for instance, featured an alien whose face was one-half white and one-half black. He was one of two survivors from his planet and determined to kill a survivor due to the color scheme of his face. Another episode placed the crew on a planet where battles were fought with computers. “Star Trek” was cancelled less than two months before Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and the crew returned to life in television syndication, however. Viewers who were too young to understand the show during its original run became fans. Syndication also allowed “Star Trek: The Animated Series” to beam into homes on Saturday mornings. “Star Trek” conventions began

Ricardo Montalban played Khan Noonien Singh, leader of a group of genetically altered humans. Commander Pavel Chekov (Walter Koenig) and Captain Clark Terrell (Paul Winfield) from the “Reliant” beamed down to survey Ceti Alpha V, the planet where Kirk had banished Khan years earlier. Khan captured the officers while his crew took over the Reliant and attacked the Enterprise, which was staffed with an inexperienced crew. Avoiding mistakes of the first film, “Wrath of Khan” had several surprises, especially Montalban reprising his ‘Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan’ photo courtesy Paramount Pictures original “Star Trek” role. William Shatner’s Kirk wanted to prevent Khan from using the in earnest during the 1970’s, with cast members Genesis Device that could create life from lifefrom the show in attendance. lessness. Khan, on the other hand, considered The franchise’s popularity led to talks about it more of a weapon than anything else. Before a reboot, but Paramount opted for a full-length signing on, Leonard Nimoy also had asked for a film instead. Audiences lined up for 1979’s “Star dramatic death scene and his wish was fulfilled. Trek: The Motion Picture,” but the plodding pace of the story made it hard to watch. “The Wrath of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 40th AnniKhan,” the next film, hit warp speed immediate- versary” will play in theaters on Sept. 4, 5 and 8. ly and became a fan favorite. The plot used ele- Please check with your local theaters for showments from “Space Seed,” a first season episode in times. which the crew discovered a derelict ship called the “SS Botany Bay” and its dangerous crew.

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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 Babysitting does strange things to your mind. I recently served hard time…I mean, I had the pleasant opportunity of watching my grandkids for several days. Now I have a loop of kid songs playing over and over in my head. I’ve listened and sung them so many times with the kiddies that they still pop up at the most inopportune times. A few days ago, my husband was deep in discussion about our finances or some other bland thing when suddenly it happened. Husband: “We need to talk about our savings. The stock market is not doing so well and in order to make sure we’re prepared for blah and blah we have to start watching our blippety bloops, which means a tightening of our bippety bleep blahs.” Me: glazy eyed “Are you even listening? We are in tough times. What should we do?!” “Do? Do this! Baby Shark, do do do do de do, Baby Shark!” “What kind of response is that? What’s going on?!” “It’s the only thing on my mind. I’ve been in lockdown with three small children for over a week and that’s how we communicated for ten days.” “I can see this is getting us nowhere. It’s lunchtime. I’m starving. Let’s eat,” he said. I put a sandwich on a plate before him. He made a face and said, “Ugh. What’s this?” “Oopsie, I forgot.” I got a knife and quickly

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sliced off the crusty ends then cut it into tiny bite-sized squares. He lifted the top of the bread. “No, I mean what’s in this sandwich?” “Your favorite silly, gummy bears and peanut butter.” He shoved it aside and folded his arms. “I’m not

eating this.” “Oh ya, Mr. Crabby crab pants? Well, we’ll just see about that. No ‘Peppa Pig’ for you and you can just sit in a corner until your attitude changes.” I took the plate and tossed it into the sink. “What’s gotten into you?” he bellowed. “A few days with some little kids and this is what happens? You need to just let it go.” I spun around and held my thumb up like a microphone and belted out, “Let it go, let it go…can’t hold it back anymore!” 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. *Shari Lewis’ TV puppet, ____ Chop 5. Black gunk 8. Not kosher 12. Chills and fever 13. Misbehavior on road 14. Near the wind 15. Ship’s steering wheel 16. Sign of escape 17. *”How to Get Away with Murder,” starring ____ Davis 18. *Featuring Jerry, Elaine, George, Kramer 20. Theories 21. Make awake 22. Mai follower 23. *Featuring Sam, Diane, Cliff, Norm, Carla 26. Scary creature 30. Salmon on a bagel 31. Etsy member 34. Craving 35. Old and feeble 37. Quaker Man’s grain 38. Romanov rulers 39. Without help 40. Stay clear of 42. *”The ____ Life” on Animal Planet 43. Keep from happening 45. Sets to zero 47. Old age, in the olden days

14. Of a bird 19. Relating to Scandinavia 22. Lookout point 23. Necklace lock 24. Great esteem 25. Napoleon’s time on Elba 26. Crystalline hydrochloride 27. Crossbeam 28. Kind of heron 29. “The defense ____” 32. *Featuring Hurley, Sawyer, Kate, Sayid, John 33. Lake, in Provence 36. *Featuring Stubing, Smith, Washington, McCoy, Bricker 38. Fine-tune DOWN 40. Finish line, e.g. 1. ____-di-dah 41. Builds 2. Awfully long time 44. Dodge 3. Stubborn beast 46. Certain jeans fit 4. Make soiled, in the olden 48. More than sly days 49. *”The ____,” featuring 5. At the heart of Boston Fran, Maxwell, C.C., Niles Tea Party 50. *”To ____ the Truth,” 6. Quick or nimble game show 7. No longer working, 51. Golden Fleece ship shortened 52. *Like George Costanza, 8. *Featuring Rebecca, Jack, Homer Simpson or Captain Kate, Randall, Kevin Picard 9. *ABC comedy-drama, 53. Close an envelope “____ 222” (1969-74) 54. Mental confusion 10. 90-degree pipes, e.g. 55. Possesses 11. Public health agency, acr. 58. Canyon feature 13. “The wretched ____ of SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9 your teeming shores” 48. *”____ Previews” with Siskel and Ebert 50. Same as taboo 52. *Featuring Dre, Rainbow, Zoey, Andre, Diane, Jack 55. New Testament king 56. Is not, colloquially 57. At hand 59. Pond buildup 60. Microscope part 61. *”Hogan’s Heroes,” set in _____ Germany 62. Coin opening 63. Like some martinis 64. Big Bang’s original matter