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August 10, 2022

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Submitted photos Halpin Unity Park is the latest “pocket park” built by the nonprofit Pocketparks, which has been transforming vacant lots into mini parks.

A new pocket park in Ferguson joins the trend of turning vacant lots into mini parks for the community

By Wendy Todd Ever heard of a “pocket park”? Well, they are popping up in St. Louis. The latest one is located in the Third Ward of Ferguson as a collaboration with the Gateway Region YMCA and local organizations and businesses.

The nonprofit, Pocketparks, started by Samantha Lee, has been transforming vacant lots into mini parks. Lee, a profes-

sional designer, realized there were “pockets” of unused space throughout St. Louis that were ripe for reimagining.

The focus of the latest project in Ferguson, Halpin Unity Park, is aimed at reducing childhood obesity through promoting healthier lifestyles. The park also serves to enhance social connectivity and meet the emotional and social needs of the community.

“Neighborhood parks are a crucial part

of any community and have a significant impact on the development of children,” said Phedra Nelson, Healthy Schools and Healthy Community director at the Gateway Region YMCA. “The goal of this collaboration was to create an accessible outdoor recreational space where families can go to bond and create healthy lifestyles.”

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lifestyle is tending to emotional and mental health. The park serves as a space for people to bond and decompress. The physical activities in the park can help relieve stress while the park’s environment is an optimal place for community members and families to connect.

“Parks have contributed to changing people’s experiences and can provide relaxation,” Nelson said.

This project was a perfect way to maintain the YMCA’s mission to promote healthy

living and healthy families.

“By working together towards the same vision, we can create a sustainable and resilient future for all people,” Nelson said.

Increased movement and social connection are components of overall well-being and the YMCA is hoping the “pocket park” will assist the community in meeting those

goals.

“The GWRYMCA hopes for Halpin Unity Park to promote a healthy lifestyle and empower families; to get moving and engage with one another and be empowered to play and connect with nature,” Nelson said.

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Using your mouth as an indicator of whole-body health

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oor oral health is common among American adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 65 million Americans have periodontitis, the most advanced form of periodontal disease. According to Harvard Medical School, people with periodontal disease have been found to be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease and dementia.

Incorporating measures to help protect you from serious health conditions becomes increasingly important as you age.

However, many people overlook a key contributor to whole body health: the mouth.

The health of your mouth is directly related to important aspects of your overall health.

Bad breath, cavities, bleeding gums and gum disease are all signs your mouth is not as healthy as it should be. Fighting the bad bacteria in your mouth that causes these health issues and more isn’t difficult, but it does require ongoing effort.

Brush and floss. Keeping up on the basics is essential. Brushing twice daily and flossing at least once a day helps keep plaque in check and loosens debris that can promote harmful bacteria growth, causing

bad breath and leading to cavities and gum concerns.

When brushing, aim for at least 30 seconds per quadrant and use circular motions with moderate (not aggressive) pressure. When flossing, maneuver the floss down to your gums then scrape the edges of each tooth with repeated upward and downward motions.

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Restore good bacteria.

Crowding out bad, disease-causing bacteria your toothbrush and floss can’t reach can help restore your mouth’s natural balance.

“Oral-care probiotics are designed specifically to balance the bacteria in the mouth, similar to how traditional probiotics work in the gut,” said Sam Low, D.D.S., M.S., M.Ed. and professor emeritus at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. “Oral-care probiotics can be one of the easiest and most effective ways to maintain good dental hygiene.”

Schedule regular cleanings. Like many

health conditions, the earlier you catch a problem with your oral health, the better your prognosis. Catching and correcting small cavities is far less invasive than large cavities and other oral health problems like gum disease, which can be treated more effectively when they’re caught in the early stages. Aim for a dental visit at least every six months, or more often if you’re experiencing pain or other concerning symptoms.

Learn more about protecting your overall health by managing your oral health at probiorahealth.com.

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Pay attention to application deadlines for financial aid Students should keep a close eye on deadlines when applying for student financial aid, according to KHEAA. As students make their plans for beginning or continuing their postsecondary education, they should try to get all the financial aid they can. To make sure they do so, they need to apply for that aid on a timely basis. Every scholarship or grant they receive will reduce their dependence on student loans.

Here are some helpful student financial aid tips from KHEAA: • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible beginning Oct. 1. You must submit the FAFSA to qualify for most state and federal student aid.

• Check with the financial aid offices of the schools to which you’ve applied to determine if they require any forms other than the FAFSA.

• Look for scholarships using a free online scholarship search.

• Attend any college fairs and financial aid seminars offered in your area. If a company charges a fee for helping with applications, remember that you can do that yourself for free. If you decide to pay for help, make sure the company is reputable by checking with the attorney general’s office or the Better Business Bureau in your area, as well as the area where the firm is located.

KHEAA is a public, nonprofit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no cost to students and parents.

KHEAA also helps colleges manage their student loan default rates and verify information submitted on the FAFSA. For more information about those services, visit kheaa.com.

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Free PSA screenings for prostate cancer to be held Christian Hospital has partnered with the Spanish Lake Community Association to host a free PSA screening event on Sept. 10, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Twillman House at 11840 Bellefontaine Rd. Screenings are blood-draw only and provided by health care professionals from Siteman Cancer Center and the Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities. Each participant receives a free gift.

Prostate screenings are recommended for: • Men aged 40 years and over with a family history of prostate cancer.

• African-American men aged 40 and over.

• Men aged 50-plus who have not had a prostate screening in the last year and have not already been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Space is limited. Please call 314-747-WELL (9355) to reserve your spot today.

St. Louis Area Diaper Bank welcomes new period supply partners Submitted photo

The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank recently welcomed four period supply partners to its St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies (STL APS) program. New partners include Gateway Science Academy public charter school, Harris Stowe State University Community Impact Network Education Center, St. Augustine Catholic Church’s Wellness Center and SistaKeeper’s “I Define Me Movement.”

The new period supply partners will distribute a total of 6,000 period kits annually. Each kit has 20 items, so a total of 120,000 period supplies will be shared with community residents.

According to St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Executive Director Muriel Smith, “The additional partnerships are necessary since the demand for period supplies has increased by 20% since 2020. We rely on the support of organizations to help us serve those in need, and we appreciate our newest partner’s assistance in providing these basic necessities to those in need.”

The STL APS program collaborates with the Alliance for Period Supplies to ensure access to menstrual hygiene products. The program distributes period

supplies through community partners, as well as advocates for the elimination of “period poverty.” To date more than 800,000 period supplies have been distributed in St. Louis, with 10,800 period supplies allocated each week. Last year two-thirds of low-income women in St. Louis could not afford menstrual hygiene products, with 46% of low-income women having to choose between food and period supplies.

Founded in 2014, the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank provides diaper access to the region’s low-income families, as well as raises community awareness about the causes and consequences of diaper need. Located at 6141 Etzel Ave., the nonprofit is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to eliminating diaper need and “period poverty” in America. The St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies ensures access to menstrual hygiene products, which allows full participation in daily life with dignity.

For more information about partnership opportunities, call (314) 624-0888 or visit their website at www.stldiaperbank.org.

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The Women’s Safe House hosts Back in the Saddle, Empowering Women gala The Women’s Safe House’s annual fundraising gala is back by popular demand. With the success of last year’s western themed gala, Back in the Saddle, Empowering Women has returned.

The event will be held Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. Features will again include a mechanical bull for guests to ride, line dancing, dinner, and open bar. Tracy Hinson and Gary Frank from KSDK News Channel 5 will be the hosts for the evening with special guests the Black Cowboys will be in attendance.

Sponsorships are available ranging from $25,000

to $2,500 for this year’s event. Individual tables of eight are $1,500 and single tickets are available for $180. TWSH is seeking items for the silent auction to add to their already amazing list of items for attendees to bid on at this year’s auction. As of July 1, contributions of $100 or more can be eligible for a Missouri Domestic Violence Shelter Tax Credit of up to 70%.

“Support from the community will give women and children a safe place to stay, resources to thrive, and a fresh start so they can end the cycle of violence,” said Mary Ann Owens, Executive Director,

“You will empower women to build safe, sustainable futures for themselves and their children.”

The Women’s Safe House is 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, serving approximately 400-600 women and children annually. As the oldest shelter in St. Louis, TWSH is one of the few residential programs that accept male children 12-18 years of age and is the only shelter in the state of Missouri to offer a twelve-month After Care program. Each year the crisis line answers approximately 4,500 calls. Last year, TWSH had to turn away 1,753 women and children due to being full.

Local hospitals named to U.S. News & World Report’s prestigious Honor Roll of ‘Best Hospitals’ Barnes-Jewish Hospital and its physician partners at Washington University School of Medicine have been named one of America’s “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish ranked No. 11 in the nation, moving up six spots from its previous position on the publication’s elite honor roll of the country’s top 20 hospitals. The report also ranked Barnes-Jewish as No. 1 in Missouri and No. 1 in the metro St. Louis area.

BJC’s Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Christian Hospital also achieved high marks in the state and the local region. Missouri Baptist was ranked No. 2 in metro St. Louis and No. 3 in Missouri, while Christian Hospital was rated No. 5 in metro St. Louis and No. 11 in the state. In the pediatric rankings announced in June, BJC’s St. Louis Children’s Hospital was among the Best Children’s Hospitals in the country in all 10

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St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield, has been recognized in 15 categories by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to ranking No. 5 in Missouri and No. 4 in the St. Louis Metro area in Best Regional Hospitals, St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield received “High Performing” ratings in 13 Specialty areas, including: abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, hip fracture, hip replacement, kidney failure, knee replacement, and lung cancer surgery.

St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital received “High Performing” ratings in three Specialty areas, including: hip fracture, spinal fusion, and pneumonia.

“We are pleased to see so many of our BJC hospitals earn recognition from U.S. News in 2022,” says Rich Liekweg, BJC HealthCare president and CEO. “Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s consistent distinction among the leading hospitals in the country is a source of pride for BJC and a validation that the highest quality medical care is available to patients here in our own community. It is also gratifying to see Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Christian Hospital receive well-deserved recognition among adult community hospitals for delivering top care in multiple specialties. We are grateful to our Washington University physician partners, our community physicians and our dedicated caregivers all across BJC who make these extraordinary achievements possible.”

In addition to the 2022 Honor Roll, Barnes-Jewish ranked nationally in 11 specialties: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; diabetes and endocrinology; ear, nose and throat; gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery; geriatrics; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology; orthopedics; pulmonology and lung surgery; and urology. Barnes-Jewish was also recognized as high performing (top 10% of all evaluated hospitals) in the rheumatology specialty. Of the more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated, only 164 were ranked nationally in at least one specialty.

“We have again been recognized as a national leader thanks to the skill and passion of our Barnes-Jewish team members and Washington University physician colleagues, bedside and behind the scenes, who are committed to delivering exceptional care,” says Dr. John Lynch, president of Barnes-Jewish Hospital. “It is an honor to appear on this prestigious list for the 29th time, but most of all, we are honored to serve our com-

munity, and patients from across the country, when they need us most.”

Missouri Baptist Medical Center was recognized as “high performing” in three specialties, and Christian Hospital was recognized as high performing in one specialty.

“We are deeply honored to be recognized as a top hospital not only in the metro area, but also in the entire state of Missouri. This is a testament to our team members dedication to achieving our goal of providing the highest quality health care to our patients in a safe, innovative, compassionate, and timely manner,” said Samuel J. Flanders, MD, Executive Vice President for Quality, Safety and Population Health, St. Luke’s Hospital. “Our extraordinary health care team has maintained outstanding care throughout unprecedented challenges and continue that tradition today. I offer my sincere gratitude, and heart-felt congratulations, to the entire St. Luke’s family.”

For the 2022-2023 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. In the 15 specialties, 164 hospitals were ranked in at least one specialty. State and metro area rankings reflect the highest performing hospitals in the area across multiple areas of care.

“The hospitals named to the U.S. News Honor Roll excel across numerous specialties and service lines,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “When patients and their medical professionals are considering their options for care, the rankings are designed to help them identify hospitals that are superior in the kind of care they may need.”

U.S. News & World Report also rates hospitals on a scale of High Performing, Average or Below Average in 20 common procedures and conditions: abdominal aortic aneurysm, aortic valve surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, diabetes, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, hip fracture, hip replacement, kidney failure, knee replacement, lung cancer surgery, ovarian cancer surgery, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, spinal fusion, stroke, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and uterine cancer surgery. Barnes-Jewish was rated high-performing in all 20 categories, Missouri Baptist in 15 categories, and Christian Hospital in seven.

The rankings have been published on U.S. News & World Report’s website, usnews.com/besthospitals, and will appear in the magazine’s August issue.

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Still In This Together: Just a little different perspective Our family dentist retired a few years ago, and sold his practice to a large company. Everyone was very nice, but it just wasn’t the same, and when they merged recently with another established group, John and I decided it was time to find another dentist closer to home. John’s sister speaks very highly of her dental group, so when it was time for our six-month checkup, we called to see if they were accepting new patients, and John and I made appointments on the same day at the same time. Unheard of!

A little back story, because there’s always a little back story.

Before my mom and dad married, my mother worked for a dentist whom she adored, and he became their dentist. Of course, when it came time for me to visit a dentist, he was my dentist, too. I remember him being an older man, but I really have no idea of his actual age, since I was little.

Those were the days before pediadontists, smaller patient chairs or child psychology, the days of the old-fashioned spit sinks…porcelain bowls that you had to reach over to use, with a swirl of water that ran around the top of the bowl. But I was little, and had to kneel up to reach the sink. I remember feeling as though I was going to drown in my own spit before I could ever get up on my knees to use the sink. And I didn’t like seeing all the metal dentist tools and huge needles lined up on his tray or hearing the drill and patients’ discomfort from the waiting room.

I have a vivid memory of having my name called and putting my arms out in the waiting room doorway, bracing myself so I wouldn’t have to go through into the dentist’s office. My mother was not happy.

I wish I could say I outgrew my dislike of going to the dentist, but that would be a lie. If I could get away with propping my hands onto the walls as an adult, I’d sure try it. But that moment of smiling, making polite small talk and tripping merrily into the dentist chair has to be endured, and luckily, I’ve never had to undergo any extremely harrowing dental procedures over the years.

Back to the modern day, complete with wonderfully bright, open dental offices, suction tubes to whisk my nervously overflowing salivary glands clean, and tools that are not in plain sight. There are simple x-ray procedures, pipedin music, and widescreen television sets to further distract from reality.

John and I were placed in neighboring rooms, www.agingahead.org unable to see each other, but able to hear the ban-

ter of the hygienists. From what I could hear, John was having a fine time on the other side of the wall, even though he has confessed to me that, as a child, he was less than conscientious about dental hygiene and by rights shouldn’t have a tooth left in his mouth.

Cue the dentist as he walks around the ¾ wall with a huge smile on his face.

“Good morning, Mrs. Bahr! Well, your husband had an excellent first visit. Not a thing wrong with him. So, what in the world is going on with you?”

And he and the hygienist proceeded to compare notes, bandying about tooth numbers and words like “inlay” and “wisdom tooth composite” and “immediacy” and “that other wisdom tooth.” I’m pretty sure I needed the suction tube before he even actually looked away from the x-rays and into my mouth.

But it turns out the words weren’t all dire, and there are options, and it was wonderful that I had such sturdy, well-planted wisdom teeth and that’s something to be proud of, and things can be done one at a time over the next seventy- five years or so. That last was an exaggeration…another sixty years ought to do it. And so, I mentally prepared to give up my very well-deserved imaginary round the world tour and pay the dentist to hurt me instead.

My first follow-up appointment was last week, and after looking up at the clear blue sky for what I was pretty sure was the last time, I walked bravely into the office and chattered happily with the staff while awaiting the equivalent of a Charles Dickens guillotine.

Which never happened!

The loose inlay was recemented in record time, the edges burnished smoothly to prevent it from coming off again. The dentist explained that I had a very small

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By Vicki Bahr cavity in a wisdom tooth he would work on next, but he really didn’t want to have to numb the whole side of my mouth to take care of it. He thought he could do it without a shot.

Wait a minute! The shot was really what I had been dreading all along, and I told him so.

“Aw,” he said. “You have never had one of MY shots.

They’re painless.”

I’m going to hold him to that at a future appointment.

But for that tiny cavity, he very gently worked with an extremely quiet drill, continued to question whether I was alright, and at one point commented, “Wow, you’re tough!”

And the five-year-old me smiled for the very first time ever in a dentist’s office.

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 50 years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere.

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Urban League, NDC open new center to support minority entrepreneurship The Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Inc. and The National Development Council (NDC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of the new NDC Entrepreneurship Center at the Urban League’s Regional Headquarters at 1408 North Kingshighway. The event was held in conjunction with the NDC’s annual board retreat, which was held in St. Louis Aug. 1– 3.

NDC is partnering with the Urban League on several initiatives that are designed to support minority entrepreneurs and real estate developers in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. The group particularly focused on building local capacity and increasing investment in North St. Louis communities. The new NDC Entrepreneurship Academy will provide a wide range of services and resources for minority businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs, including training, counseling, mentoring, and access to capital to support minority business start-ups and to facilitate the growth and sustainability of existing BIPOC businesses.

“We are extremely proud to partner with NDC on this critical initiative,” said Michael McMillan, Urban League President. “NDC is an organization with a stellar reputation and long history of advancing equity by raising and directing capital to communities of color; having them as a partner will absolutely allow us to quickly scale up and begin training the next generation of minority entrepreneurs.”

NDC was founded in 1969 to address the economic and social imbalances in society by increasing the flow of capital to BIPOC and low-income communities throughout the country. For more than 50 years, NDC has helped localities and communities by providing

capital for small business lending, affordable housing finance, and job creation.

NDC directs capital to support the development and preservation of affordable housing, creates jobs through small business lending, advances livable communities with social infrastructure investment, and builds capacity with hands-on technical assistance to local governments.

“Our success in identifying and strengthening minority and small businesses and realizing those businesses’ potential to benefit their community and inspire generations of entrepreneurs, deSubmitted photo pends on effective partnerships with local organizations,” said Participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of the new NDC EntreCenter at the Urban League’s Regional Headquarters were (from left) Ann Finnegan, Manager NDC President Daniel Marsh, III. preneurship of NDC Small Business Lending; Joe Gray, NDC Senior Director; Seth Bongartz, NDC Board Chair; Michael Mc“The Urban League brand is very Millan, Urban League president and CEO; Saundra Hudson, NDC Board Member; Michael K. Holmes, Urban strong in St. Louis so we know we League Regional Vice President Workforce and Dan Marsh, President and CEO of NDC. have a trusted partner with a history of excellence in service delivery.” entrepreneurs and developers has been amazing! Local NDC has contributed $100,000 to support the new small business owners and community residents with center. Raising additional loan and operating capital aspirations to become entrepreneurs are the key to the from the local lending community to support minority revitalization of North St. Louis. The Entrepreneurship entrepreneurs is critical.

Center can play a major role in providing the training, Joseph Gray, NDC Senior Director, encourages local support, and financial assistance necessary to build a lenders and area philanthropists to keep the funding solid foundation to support the regeneration of historic momentum going. minority commercial corridors and surrounding resi“The response that we have received from minority dential neighborhoods,” Gray said.

Northwest News United Way activates flood relief fund

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United Way of Greater St. Louis has launched a Flood Relief Fund to support residents across the bistate region who were impacted by the recent flash flooding. The Regional Business Council made a $100,000 contribution to the fund to support the immediate and long-term recovery efforts as well as local agencies that are equipped and trained to respond in times of disaster.

“This fund will provide necessary resources to engage and equip disaster-experienced nonprofits in partnership with local volunteers and government agencies working to assist and restore flood victims as quickly as possible,” said Michelle Tucker, president and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis. “Collaborations and partnerships remain imperative in the deployment of our proven disaster relief approaches.

Thank you to the local businesses, donors and volunteers who have stepped up to help many of our neighbors in need during this time.”

100% of the dollars raised through the fund will be deployed in response to activities to this crisis and in partnership with Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) and Long Term Recovery Committees (LTRC). Donations can be made online at HelpingPeople.org/FloodRelief or individuals can make an offline donation by mailing a check to: United Way of Greater St. Louis 910 N 11th St St. Louis, MO 63101

Please make checks payable to “United Way of Greater St. Louis” and on the memo line of the check, indicate that the donation is for “July 2022 Flood Relief Fund”.

Following the heavy rains that occurred last month, immediate response and recovery efforts began with United Way 2-1-1 serving as a key resource for local individuals and families impacted by flooding. Within the first 24 hours of impact across Illinois and Missouri, over 200 families were assisted through 2-1-1. By the end of July 28, over 2,000 calls were handled and over 1,400 disaster intake forms were received.

Immediate focus and support include mass feeding, sheltering, clean-up activities, purchase of needed supplies and support for skilled volunteers who will help aid the recovery process.

Note: United Way serves as the fiscal agent for the St. Louis City/County COAD and also supports COADs in other affected counties. More information about resources and services for individuals and families impacted, including times and locations of upcoming Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) can be found at 211helps.org. Anyone in need of non-emergency help can dial 2-1-1 from a cell or 1-800-427-4626 from a landline phone to get connected to a trained specialist.

Additionally, volunteers are needed to help with response efforts in the region. Anyone interested in volunteering can learn more at StlVolunteer.org/DisasterHelp.

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WAYS TO SUPPORT TEACHERS THIS FALL

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hroughout the pandemic, teachers have gone above and beyond for their students, becoming not just educators, but also counselors, role models and friends to their students by supporting their overall well-being.

Even so, only 52% of teachers feel valued by their communities, according to PDK International, a professional association for educators. What’s more, teachers are more burnt out than ever, with 81% reporting their workloads have increased and 55% sharing they have less time for planning than before, according to a State of Teaching survey conducted by Adopt a Classroom.

Heading back to school means stocking up on supplies, updating wardrobes and planning new routines for hassle-free mornings. This fall, as you prepare for the new school year, consider these ideas for supporting your children’s teachers, too:

support on topics affecting teachers. Stay informed about issues that matter to your children’s teachers and support school board policies and actions that serve teachers’ best interests.

Volunteer in the classroom: With the extra roles and responsibilities many teachers have taken on in recent years, there aren’t enough hours in the day to complete special projects or keep up with certain tasks. Ask teachers how you can lend a hand. That might mean spending some time physically in the classroom, or there may be ways you can support your children’s classes from home, such as assembling instructional packets or researching field trip ideas.

Recognize teachers who go above and beyond: Chances are good you know at least a few educators who have gone beyond the call of duty and made an exceptional impact on their students. Honoring their contributions shows appreciation for all they do. One way to demonstrate your gratitude is by nominating educators for Staples’ fourth annual #ThankATeacher contest, which recognizes 20 stand-out educators who go above and beyond for their students. Winners’ schools will be awarded $5,000 in classroom essentials for the upcoming school year. Learn more about how to nominate a teacher at staplesconnect.com/thankateacher.

Be a partner in your child’s learning at home: Supporting teachers isn’t just about the classroom and supplies; you can also provide a helping hand by creating good habits and modeling the importance of education at home. Actions like creating routines that keep students on a comfortable, familiar schedule help teachers manage classrooms more effectively. You can also make communication with your children’s teachers a priority so you’re aware of concerns and can help address them early.

Donate school supplies: Often, teachers dip into their own income to create fun, engaging learning experiences and supplement student supplies when they run low.

In fact, the average teacher spends $745 on supplies for their classrooms that are not covered by school budgets. According to Adopt a Classroom’s State of Teaching survey, 71% of teachers spent more of their own money on classroom materials in 2022 than during the previous year.

You can ask teachers what supplies they need, or you can give back to teachers through Staples’ Classroom Rewards program. Join for free and earn 5% back on every qualifying purchase for you and 10% back of qualifying purchases to donate to local teachers. The program helps reduce teachers’ out-of-pocket costs for their classrooms by allowing them to earn up to $2,000 a year.

Attend school board meetings and voice support: Keeping tabs on the issues affecting your school district and teachers is an important part of monitoring and advocating for your children’s education, but it’s also a way for you to lend your

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Aug. 26: Trivia night

The Center for Head Injury Services – a nonprofit that empowers those with brain injuries, autism, and other cognitive disabilities – will host its 16th annual “Gray Matters” trivia night at the Maryland Heights Community Center located at 2300 McKelvey Rd. in Maryland Heights. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the

event will benefit the nonprofit’s programs and services. Tickets are $25 per person and $200 for a table of eight. Premier tickets – which are $40 per person and $320 per table of eight – include a chef-prepared menu of snacks, appetizers, salad, entrée, dessert, beer and soda. For more information or to register, call 314-983-9230 or visit www. headinjuryctr-stl.org.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients.

Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Mondays: Choral Group meetings

Arts

Choral Arts Group practices every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Connection Christian Church at 1332 Feise Rd. in O’Fallon. Auditions not required. Ages high school and older are invited to join. There will be spring and fall public concerts. For more information call Marty at 636-5799227, or email concertartsa@ gmail.com.

Mondays: City council meetings

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

Mondays: meetings

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

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All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Raoad 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 Associ-

ation. 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.

Tuesdays: A cappella singers

The Gentlemen of Sound are looking for men who like to sing or want to learn. They practice Tuesdays at Lady of the Pillar school at 401 S. Lindbergh from 7 – 9 p.m.

They try to do public events monthly. Always looking for new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

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

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information visit www.lifepointministries. church/celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

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

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

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

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

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

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

6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Wednesdays: Bingo

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

Wednesdays: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 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: 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. 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 831-3752 for more information.

Thursdays: Women’s chorus meeting

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

Fridays: Fish fry

St. Ferdinand Fish Fry at 1765 Charbonier Rd. in Florissant, has resumed every Friday from 3 - 7 p.m.

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 • August 10, 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-

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop

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.

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

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

tion call 314-605-3949.

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

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 314630-2671 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., 314-7413737.

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

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

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 314291-5210 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: 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.

Crisis Nursery:

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.

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crisisnurserykids.org.

Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314653-5123.

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.

SSM DePaul Center:

Wellness

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314-344-6177.

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Lindenwood excels in the classroom and on the field The American Baseball Coaches Association recognized Lindenwood University’s baseball team as recipients of the 2021-22 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award. The Lions won the award by posting a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the entire 2021-22 academic year.

Lindenwood went 27-24 in 2022, including a 16-12 mark in conference play. In the classroom, the Lions secured three 2022 GLVC Council of Presidents’ Academic Excellence Award winners. In addition, 11 student athletes were named GLVC Brother James Gaffney Distinguished Scholars, and 35 were named academic all-conference honorees.

The American Baseball Coaches Association has a long tradition of recognizing the achievements of baseball coaches and student-athletes.

The ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams are the nation’s oldest, founded in 1949, and the ABCA’s awards program also includes the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Awards, the ABCA/ATEC Regional & National Coaches of the Year and several other major awards such as the ABCA Hall of Fame and the Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award. * The way it should be Ambush looking for a few players to play professional soccer The professional St. Louis soccer team plays in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles for the 20222023 season.

The opportunity will be held at the Vetta Sports Complex at 1425 St. Peters Cottleville Rd. in Cottleville.

The time schedule is: • Sept. 3 / Check-in starts at 12 p.m. / Warm-up starts at 12:30 p.m. / Session starts at 1 p.m.

• Sept. 4 / Invite only DETAILS • Must provide registration information.

• Must sign waivers.

• Goal keepers - must bring two different colored shirts.

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• Players are responsible for bringing their own water bottle.

• Each participant will receive two dri-fit shirts.

Please bring both shirts for Sept.4 as well.

• Shin guards and indoor appropriate shoes are required.

• Tryouts are closed to the public.

Attending the event there will be Ambush owners, coaches, and staff with each participant will be evaluated by the Ambush coaching staff.

Registration is not complete until payment is received. * Get your kicking shoes on and practice Hoots end season short of playoffs The O’Fallon Hoots is a baseball team that plays in the Prospect League in the Prairie League and Division playing their home games in O’Fallon at CarShield Field.

The club ended the season fighting hard to move up the standings to play the second season.

The General Manager David Schmoll led the organization finally during a full season after the pandemic and excelled.

Ryan Bailey managed the team and provided much entertainment to the Hoots fans as well as putting together a competitive roster.

Unfortunately, they did not excel in the standings, but each player and coach have learned a lot during the season.

The competition was tough but that allowed the team to be improve both physically and mentally. * Off season is time to reflect 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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Recipe: Shake up summer snacks Dough: 1/4 cup California walnuts 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cane sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, c ubed 4-5 tablespoons ice cold water 1 egg, beaten

Strawberry Walnut Filling: 1 cup strawberries, tops removed, halved 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons cane sugar 1/3 cup finely chopped California walnuts

Frosting: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons 2% milk 1/2 teaspoon beetroot powder 2 tablespoons finely chopped California walnuts

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Directions: To make dough: In food processor, pulse walnuts until fine and evenly ground. Add flour, sugar and salt to ground walnuts; pulse to combine. Add cubed butter; pulse until butter is in small pieces. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing while adding, until dough starts sticking together.

Transfer dough to clean surface; shape into two 4-inch discs. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.

To make filling: In food processor, pulse strawberries and lemon juice until slightly chunky.

Transfer to saucepan and gradually whisk in cornstarch until dissolved. Stir in sugar.

Heat over low heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Turn heat off and stir in chopped walnuts. Transfer mixture to small bowl; refrigerate.

To assemble hand pies: Remove one dough

disc from refrigerator. Lightly flour work surface and rolling pin. Roll out dough into large rectangle. Slice dough into six 4-by-2-inch rectangles. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

In bowl, mix water and egg. Brush perimeter of dough rectangles with egg wash. Place 1 tablespoon filling on center of dough.

Roll out second dough disc, creating six rectangles of dough. Place on top of jam and crimp edges with fork to seal. Freeze hand pies 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 F. Trim uneven edges of dough with sharp knife and brush tops and sides with egg wash.

Bake 20-24 minutes until golden brown around edges. Cool at room temperature 5 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to wire cooling rack until completely cooled.

To make frosting: In bowl, whisk sugar, milk and beetroot powder until thick but smooth.

Drizzle frosting over hand pies and top with chopped walnuts. Cool 15 minutes, or until frosting is set.

Visit walnuts.org/snacking for more snack recipes.

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Should ‘Saturday Night Live’ go dark after its 50th anniversary?

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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.

n September 1975, weeks before things were “Live from New York” over at NBC, a notable sportscaster hosted “Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell” on ABC. Cosell was a great fit for sports-themed shows such as “Battle of the Network Stars,” but he wasn’t great at comedy. ABC’s variety show was broadcast earlier in the evening while its competitor aired after the late evening news. The first season turned cast members Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, John Belushi and Gilda Radner into household names.

The cast has changed over the years and creator Lorne Michaels said he would stay with the series until its 50th season comes to an end. Kenan Thompson, a solid cast member for 20 years, told “People” that the 50th Anniversary might be a good time to finally end the series. Over the years, Michaels came up with gimmicks such as asking the Beatles to appear live on the show for $3,000. John Lennon and Paul McCartney reportedly were watching the live show and thought about going to the studio.

Has “Saturday Night Live” stayed too long at the party? That’s a tough call. The original

and debuted his versions of Gumby and Mr. Rogers on the show. Murphy and Piscopo even played Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra laying a track on Sinatra’s latest album. Murphy also was a hit as the “Little Rascals” character Buckwheat in some sketches, including one where he was assassinated live on the air.

Lorne Michaels has been the driving force behind the series since the beginning, but there are some elements of the show that need retooling. With co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che behind the desk, “Weekend Up‘Saturay Niht Live’ photo courtesy NBC Studios date” has been neither edgy nor amusing, especially when their jokes cross members of “The Not Ready for Prime Time the line. Keenan Thompson always does a Players” found their footing with sketches great job but the characters Kate McKinnon like “Samurai: Delicatessen” featuring a hi- created needed work.

According to the “Hollywood Reportlarious John Belushi. A snarky Chevy Chase anchored “Weekend Update” until he left to er,” “Saturday Night Live” attracts about five make movies, but that opened the door for million viewers per show. Those are decent edgy banter between Jane Curtain and Dan numbers but, speaking as a viewer, I don’t Aykroyd at the news desk. Bill Murray was hang around until the end. I actually enjoy hilarious when he, Curtain and Gilda Radner when local networks show an edited version of classic “SNL” shows earlier in the evening. played nerds in a reoccurring sketch.

At times, SNL has been like a car using the Lorne Michaels deserves accolades for his wrong grade of fuel, but Eddie Murphy and dedication, but he should be the one to deJoe Piscopo kickstarted the show in early cide when it’s time to lock the doors and turn 1980’s. Murphy was adept at sketch comedy out the lights.

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Crossword: American History 101

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

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set of my grown kids and their children just left after spending two weeks here. I learned a few things.

Don’t ever clean before they arrive. Why spend all that time making things prissy and perfect when they come in like hurricanes and leave like tornadoes? Save the energy for afterwards – I’ll need it!

Have them bring their own towels next time. I was buried in a heap of laundry that took three days to crawl out from under. Also, toss in a fourpack of toilet paper for each person.

Seriously, is everyone making wipeage the size of a baseball mitt? Next time, I will allot five squares per day…no more! I was forced to delve into my secret supply hidden deep within my crawl space. I’ve been saving it up for the TP apocalypse when it goes up to a buck a square, which is almost there now.

Their rules at their home are not my rules at my home.

My rule: No shoes in the house. Their rule: Shoe mountains inside the front door.

Them: “Hey, where are our shoes?”

Me: “Oh, I saw a pile of them inside the house and as you know my house, my rules. Several of you broke the rule so you’ll be going barefoot to the park today.”

“But it’s 100 degrees and the pavement has turned to boiling liquid tar.”

“Yes, well a few blisters and some third-degree burns ought to bring you around to my way of thinking.”

I provided salve and bandages. I wasn’t a total brute.

Them: “Hey, what gooberhead put dirty dishes in our clean clothes drawers?”

Me: “Oh my, what?! Of course, you all know my rule is no dirty dishes in the sink right? Because the dishwasher is right next to it and only takes a nano-second more to load them in there.”

“But now our clean underwear is covered in old cereal and dried eggs.”

“I suggest you put your dirty dishes into the dishwasher and toss your undies in with them.

Turn it on pots and pans and that should take care of both.”

Soon they were headed back home, but not before leaving behind a little something extra-Covid for both of us. I guess they considered that their room service tip.

Rules is rules

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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55. Life story, for short 57. *Louisiana Territory’s previous owner 60. *Infamous 1995 Oklahoma City event 64. Olympic torch, e.g.

65. Toni Morrison’s “____ Baby” 67. The press 68. Fake duck, e.g.

69. “Home of the brave” 70. Choose by a vote 71. Stink to high heaven 72. Third degree 73. Hazards DOWN 1. “Boxed” clown 2. Burn-soothing plant 3. Owl’s hangout 4. Saudi neighbor 5. Canadian city on Lake Erie 6. Bohemian 7. *1773 cargo overboard 8. Bring character to life 9. Rodeo Drive tree 10. Machu Picchu builder 11. Hiking sandals manufacturer 12. Make a mistake 15. Hand over 20. Ritchie Valens’ 1958 hit

22. Modern address 24. *Grant, Patton or Sheridan 25. *”Ain’t I a Woman?” speaker 26. Capital of Vietnam 27. Marks on a manuscript 29. *Bay of Pigs location 31. Clarified butter 32. Connection in a series 33. Wombs 34. *Dixon’s partner 36. Dance move 38. Go yachting 42. Lou Bega’s “_____ No. 5” 45. Actor Poitier 49. Brown of “Back to the Future” 51. Cook on low heat 54. Reduce pressure (2 words) 56. Obelus, pl.

57. What refugees do 58. Speed test 59. Crazily 60. Actor Pitt 61. “____ of March” 62. One of Jonas brothers 63. Gangster’s pistols 64. *The New Deal Pres.

66. Campfire residue

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