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August 21, 2019

High school redux

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Five graduates of The Excel Center of MERS Goodwill in St. Louis stand together after their graduation ceremony in May.

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The Excel Center of MERS Goodwill in St. Louis gives adults free education towards a high school diploma

By Charlotte Beard Along with the many students that returned to school last week, The Excel Center of MERS Goodwill located at 1727 Locust Street in St. Louis welcomed new students and returning students for the second year. Classes resumed Aug. 12 for adults who are working towards obtaining their high school diplomas instead of a GED. Pre-existing high school credits can be applied to the program.

The Excel Center of St. Louis, one of three centers in Missouri, launched its first school year in October 2018 and currently has 385 students enrolled. In addition to funding from MERS Goodwill, Jadee Lau-

er the Director of St. Louis’ center shared there is a portion of funding with the state that is set aside specifically for training and providing skills to individuals eligible for the SNAP program “We’re able to tap into that money (to) train and give education and skills to students so that they can eventually get off that public benefit,” stated Lauer.

People seeking to attend The Excel Center to receive a diploma must be age 21 and older. Lauer shared that the center currently has a 74-year-old attending. Attendance is currently limited to Missouri residents due to funding coming from Missouri.

There are other locations in Springfield and Poplar Bluff.

“We had our first graduation in May,” stated Lauer. “We had six who graduated in May. We had the graduation (at the center) with lots of people – lots of students attended so they could get re-inspired. Right now, we’re planning a December graduation.”

“As part of MERS Goodwill’s mission of changing lives through the power of work, our commitment with the Excel Centers is to enhance career potential and provide access to jobs,” said David Kutchback, President and CEO of MERS Goodwill. “We are See ‘REDUX’ page 2

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‘REDUX’ from cover so grateful to have seen the successful outcomes of our former Excel Center students and graduates and are looking forward to building upon these achievements and beginning a new school year.”

The classes are structured to allow flexibility for student schedules. The time required to obtain needed credits to graduate is dependent on those needs.

Monday through Thursday there are two morning classes that start at 8:40 a.m. and 10 a.m. Following the lunch break period classes resume at 12 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. Monday through Thursday. In lieu of Friday classes, tutoring assistance is available on that day.

Evening classes are scheduled like college schedules with classes on Monday and Wednesday, and Tuesday and Thursday running 5:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Students can take one evening class which would include attendance two nights a week or enroll in two evening classes for attendance four nights a week.

“Availability and the number of credits that they need to get that diploma is what determines how long it will take. We encourage students to take as many (classes) as they can handle and not interrupt whatever their life situation is.”

In addition to offering adults free education towards a high school diploma, The Excel Center provides additional support

A graduate of The Excel Center of MERS Goodwill in St. Louis stands with her family after her graduation ceremony in May.

for the students’ efforts.

“We have life coaches; every student gets one. They play a real integral part in the student’s time here. If students are having any difficulties, that is their go-to person. We also try to do a career inventory assessment with all our students to find out what their goal is when they leave us. We are hoping that those students want to either get some additional training in an industry recognized certification (program) or go on to community college or a four-year university. We encourage them to obtain some other certification so that when they get their diploma and get certification

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they can get right into that job.”

Lauer also stressed that life coaches are available to assist graduating students with paperwork for training and schooling beyond The Excel Center.

The Excel Center offers free onsite childcare while a student is attending classes. Students pick up their child after their classes have ended. In addition, transportation assistance to and from classes is available for students who qualify.

Adults interested in applying to attend The Excel Center may call 314-982-8802 or visit https://mersgoodwill.org/excel-center-registration-form/.

By Theodore Valley II DC

The rising cost of healthcare According to the CDC, in 2016 the estimated healthcare expenditures were in excess of $3 trillion dollars! What do we do about lowering the cost? In truth, the answer is relatively simple yet nearly impossible to implement.

Education is the answer! We need to teach people what and how to eat and we must create a less hostile economic environment for local and organic farmers. Additionally, we must work towards optimization of everyone’s function physiologically with proper diet and supplementation. Individualized care is the future and holistic medicine provides the vehicle for that realization.

Commercial foods can make us chronically ill by using pesticides, herbicides, hormones, synthetic ingredients and fillers that are allowed as food additives which were never meant to be consumed. Further, our diets are filled with grains that tend to exacerbate the inflammatory processes leading to dis-

ease.

We refuse to acknowledge the effect food has on our bodies’ functions and have a health care system that has yet to recognize the impact that nutrition and proper supplementation have on our overall health, longevity and well-being. Health, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

Today we have a unique opportunity to combine ancient wisdom with modern science. I work with many companies that do a genetic test to determine what mutations you have in your DNA which will determine what kind of foods and supplements are best suited for your needs.

Basic tips; see holistic health care provider(s) for advice and therapeutic intervention, eat as much organic, locally grown whole foods as possible – this

includes fruits, veggies and meats – get exercise or just move, get fresh air and try to limit exposure to environmental toxins which includes radiation from phones, phone towers and electrical grids.

Taking care of yourself and your family can be costly, but you need to look deep within yourself and ask what is my health and the health of my family worth and can I afford to not get help now before it is too late?

Theodore Valley II DC is a Doctor of Chiropractic and currently practices at Barron Chiropractic.

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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4105 VFW Post to host 9-11 remembrance on 18th anniversary of attacks VFW Post 4105 will host a 9-11 remembrance at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11 on the parking lot at 410 rue St. Francois. This solemn event is to reflect on the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon by terrorists.

Members of the VFW 12th District will be posting the colors. Members of the American Legion Post 444 will perform taps with a gun salute. Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery will provide the opening remarks and Fire Chief Jason Hoevelmann with the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District will be the featured speaker and will

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reflect on the 100th anniversary of the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District.

All of the veteran and service organizations that service the Florissant area are invited to attend this event which is open to all citizens who wish to gather in remembrance of those who perished on that infamous day. The Florissant Police Department, surrounding police departments and the Florissant Valley and Black Jack Fire Departments were sent special invitations to attend to acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice their New York comrades made that day.

Operation Food Search receives $70,000 grant from MAZON to fund local anti-hunger initiatives Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, recently received a $70,000 grant to support its policy work from MAZON: a Jewish Response to Hunger. MAZON is a national advocacy organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel.

MAZON funds a strategic grants program – the Emerging Advocacy Fund – to identify, seed and support new anti-hunger advocacy initiatives in the top food insecure states in the nation. MAZON prioritizes organizations in locations with underdeveloped anti-hunger advocacy ecosystems, high food insecurity rates and challenging political and social dynamics concerning the nutrition safety net.

“We are honored to receive this grant, which

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is specifically to support our policy and advocacy work,” said OFS’s Executive Director Kristen Wild. “This partnership with MAZON’s Emerging Advocacy Fund will allow us to continue serving as a voice for our community when reaching out to legislative decision makers who can help us achieve a hunger free Missouri.”

Florissant mayor appoints new director of economic development Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery has appointed Breakfast with over 400 attendees. He worked Travis Wilson as the city of Florissant’s new Di- closely and met with commercial real estate brorector of Economic Development kers to educate them about opportunities available in his city. effective Aug. 12.

Wilson has a bachelor degree Prior to accepting the position from the University of Missouri with the city of Florissant, Travis was an Economic Develop– St. Louis in Business Adminisment Specialist with the city of tration where he majored in Marketing and holds a residential real St. Charles. Travis participated in estate license. Wilson is a member the development and implemenof the National Association and tation of the department’s strategic plan. He executed Business Missouri Association of Realtors.

He was awarded the 2019 Business Retention & Expansion (BR & E) Retention & Expansion Award by visits where he completed over the Missouri Economic Developa 1,000 visits annually. He hosted the Large Employers quarterly Photo courtesy city of Florissant ment Council for his commitment breakfast meeting with the mayor in completing 1,000 business visits and with over 20 major employers. He organized each year from 2015 to 2019.

He is currently pursuing the CEcD certificaand managed the department’s itinerary for retail industry trade shows in Las Vegas, Chicago and tion to become a Certified Economic Developer other cities in order to market his city to possible which he believes is the first step to Florissant investors. Wilson planned and facilitated the de- becoming internationally accredited in econompartment’s annual event, the Regional Investors ic development.

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Special events mark National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) is inviting St. Louisans to support the upcoming events and activities planned to observe National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September 2019.

SLOCA has planned a fun-filled evening, as the Cardinals take on the Brewers at the 2019 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at the Ballpark, taking place at 7:15 pm on Sept. 13 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

“Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at the Ballpark” is an annual event that was started in 2003 by St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness’ founder, the late Christina Carr. This year’s tickets are in the Lower Right Field Box level. Not only will the organization be 500 strong in the stands, but as in years past, the ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by a SLOCA representative.

Tickets are $35 each and include a free hot dog and soft drink. Tickets may be purchased online at the SLOCA website - sloca.org/baseball.

Survivors of ovarian cancer are entitled to a free ticket by contacting St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness at 314-966-7562. Parties interested in bringing a large group should also contact the SLOCA office to coordinate their purchase.

The St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness mission statement reflects a commitment to impact ovarian cancer survivorship by promoting awareness of early warning signs and standard of care, funding ovarian cancer research, and supporting survivors.

Commenting on the “Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at the Ballpark” event, SLOCA Executive Director Susan Robben notes, “We need to spread the word about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. It is the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers, mainly because there is no diagnostic test for it.”

She continues, “Approximately 22,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with the disease each year, and

about 14,000 women die from it annually. Most often, ovarian cancer is in its advanced stages when diagnosed, usually at Stage 3 or 4. We want women and their doctors to begin recognizing the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer earlier.”

Robben adds, “It is crucial that we get the word out to save the lives of women throughout the St. Louis community. That is why all of the events and activities surrounding National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – including the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at the Ballpark – are so important for the women in our area.”

Additional information about the upcoming National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month events and activities, and the St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness organization, is available online at sloca.org or by calling 314-966-7562.

Florissant named the 18th Pow-Mia City in the state of Missouri one forgotten.” is kept.

Florissant Mayor Timothy Lowery states, “Our dear veterans are the cornerstone of our great city and we will never stop paying our respect and honoring the men and woman that served our country with pride, commitment and dedication.

With all that being said, the city of Florissant traditionally has, and will always honor its veterans.

We have a strong veteran community and the city of Florissant acknowledges the great sacrifices our beloved veterans have made for all the freedoms we have today. Our city is proud to partner with the St Louis County Veterans Coalition to hold one of the biggest Veteran Day Parades in the county that includes a tribute to our Veteran of the Year.

Each year we host, or sponsor numerous patriotic veteran events with one of our many organizations such as the VFW, American Legion, Elks, and Eagles. In May, our VFW Post 4105 hosts an event called Proud to be an American where we have dedicated two Walk Through History plaques, Vietnam Veteran First Lt. Michael Blassie was originally buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier until his remains were identified in 1998 and Vietnam Veteran Sgt. 1st Class Charles Prevedel whose remains were identified in 2003 and again in 2011.”

Lowery would also like to thank the VFW Post 4105 Commander Ron Scanlon who worked closely with the mayor’s office and was very instrumental in getting all the necessary information together and making the presentation to the www.colliersfuneralhome.com executive committee for their consideration.

The Jefferson Barracks POW-MIA Museum Executive Committee voted unanimously at their meeting on Aug. 14 to name Florissant the 18th POW-MIA City in the state of Missouri.

Members from the Jefferson Barracks POWMIA Museum Executive Committee will be presenting the city of Florissant with a proclamation at the next city council meeting on Monday, Aug.26 at 7:30 p.m.

The mission of this executive committee is “reverently honor all who served our country in any branch of the United States military, who were captured by enemies of the United States, or who are missing in action, from any year and from any conflict.”

As part of its mission the executive committee has established the “POW-MIA City” Program in an effort to raise POW-MIA awareness across the nation. It is an open invitation to towns, municipalities and cities across the United States to seek recognition as a “POW-MIA City” to help insure their national promise “No one left behind. No

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Ways to make the world a better place for seniors By 2050, the senior population (adults age 65 and older) will be more than double that of the world’s youngest citizens, and the number of people living beyond age 80 is expected to triple over the next 30 years.

As the aging population increases, some 11.3 million seniors are living alone, according to the Institute on Aging. In addition, women are twice as likely as older men to live by themselves.

Without proper support, seniors may face a wide range of issues including limited mobility, chronic conditions, improper nutrition and feelings of loneliness. For example, older adults can have problems chewing or may take medications which interfere with their appetites. However, research shows lack of companionship may be the biggest challenge.

In fact, an AARP survey found 1 in 5 adults over the age of 40 were “socially disconnected,” which can impact health. People who reportedly experienced loneliness and isolation had lower mental well-being scores, and those who were dissatisfied with their level of social engagement were more likely to report a decline in cognitive function, as well.

While anyone can benefit from a kind gesture, seniors are some of the most in-need members in many communities. There is likely a wide range of opportunities to enhance the lives of seniors in your area. Numerous programs and agencies exist to help you determine the best way to make a difference.

One example is Ready to Care, an initiative from Home Instead Senior Care that challenges people to complete weekly care missions. Each activity guides members through various ways to give to senior-related causes, learn about the aging crisis and issues impacting seniors, and serve seniors through small actions of kindness.

Most care missions are simple acts, such as opening a door, learning about Alzheimer’s or helping with a chore. Each week, a new mission is delivered to participants’ phones via text message.

Small gestures, like these simple acts of kindness, can go a long way toward improving a senior’s day.

Physical assistance: Most seniors are eager to retain their independence, but everyday tasks can pose fall risks or require exposure to harsh weather conditions that can be dangerous to older adults.

• Offer to bring in the daily newspaper or mail.

• Mow their lawn or offer to help with other yardwork.

• Lend a hand in caring for pets, such as taking a dog for a walk or helping clean up waste from the yard.

• Offer moral support and a sense of physical safety by volunteering to join them on a walk.

Social support: Loneliness is common among seniors, especially those who live alone. Show seniors in your area they have a meaningful place in the community and options for companionship.

• Offer a friendly wave and say hello when you see them out.

• Invite them to dinner, either at your home or at a restaurant.

• Have your children or kids you know in the area draw pictures or write letters.

• Make a date for an afternoon or evening of entertainment, such as cards, a movie or board games.

Practical solutions: For various reasons, some seniors may be unable to complete everyday tasks.

Offer a helping hand in their daily routines when possible.

• Lend your time to take them to run errands.

• Deliver baked goods or a home-cooked meal to improve access to nourishing foods.

• Help arrange for professional assistance and services, such as an audit to ensure homes are safe.

To find more ways you can care for the seniors in your community, visit imreadytocare.com.

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Ward 4 Hazelwood City Council member resigns - candidacy applications being accepted At the Aug. 7 Hazelwood City Council meeting, Ward 4 Councilman Bob Parkin resigned from the council. He was appointed to the council on Oct. 7, 2015, to fill the Ward 4 vacancy. On April 5, 2016, he was elected to finish the term and he was re-elected to a three-year term in April 2017.

The Hazelwood City Council has begun the process of filling the Ward 4 vacancy by accepting applications from interested residents. Prospective candidates can pick up an application from the City Clerk at Hazelwood City Hall, 415 Elm Grove Lane, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The completed applications must be

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returned to the City Clerk’s office by August 30 at 4 p.m.

Qualified applicants must be 21 years of age, a registered voter of the city, have lived in Hazelwood for two years prior to appointment, and currently reside in Ward 4.

After Sept. 5, the city council will conduct interviews with the candidates. The individual appointed to fill the vacancy will serve until the next regular election in April 2020, at which time he/she may run for election.

Residents are urged to apply and are welcomed to contact City Clerk Christine Thomas at 314-513-5020 or cathomas@hazelwoodmo.org with any questions.

FREE SEMINARS – OPEN TO ALL RETOOLING YOUR CAREER: (Panel Discussion) – 75 minutes – Moderator – Dr. Elizabeth Perkins, St. Louis Community College Lysa Young-Bates, Marketing Communications Manager, St. Louis Community College Reboert Lee, Director of Business Development, Missouri Job Center, St. Louis County Ellen Lutzow, The Lutzow Law Firm

RESUME WRITING: 1 Hour – Dr. Elizabeth Perkins, St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley

SELLING YOURSELF: RESUME BUILDING, INTERVIEW TIPS, SOFT SKILLS (Panel Discussion) – 75 minutes – Moderator – Rebecca Zoll, North County Inc. Monai Douglass, Career and Employment Services Specialist, St. Louis Community College Phillip C. Boyd, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Ferguson-Florissant School District Latoya Anthony, Human Resource Director, Chick-fil-A

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Visit downtown Clayton to sample the area’s newest brews, delicious BBQ and enjoy live blues music

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The city of Clayton will host Clayton’s Brews, Blues and BBQ Festival scheduled for Aug. 31 from 12 to 5 p.m. in downtown Clayton. This exclusive event allows craft beer fans to sample beers from the area’s newest and youngest microbreweries, while tasting some of the best local barbeque around. The event will also feature local blues band, Blues City Swing, as entertainment.

General admission tickets are $35. These tickets include unlimited tastings, a commemorative glass and bottle opener beverage coaster and more. There is also Designated Driver Program that also costs $35 and includes the same commemorative swag with unlimited soft drinks throughout the festival. Regional breweries participating in the festival include Peel Brewing Co., Brew Hub Taproom, MO Beer Company, Beer Outside, STL Hop Shop, Greisedeick Brothers

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Brewing, Wild Sun Brewing Company, Melvin Brewing and more.

In addition to microbrews, local barbeque establishments will be showcasing delicious menus of meats and beyond. Local barbeque restaurants participating include Adam’s Smokehouse, The Wood Shack Soulard and, with a special twist on BBQ, Oceano Bistro.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.claytonmo.gov/brewsbluesbbq.

This event is sponsored by BrewHopSTL and Sauce Magazine. For more information and to see the list of participating vendors, please visit www.claytonmo.gov/brewsbluesbbq.

National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to promote vaccines

By Rev. Donna Smith-Pupillo As children, youth and young adults are preparing to return to school this month, they often visit their primary health care provider. During that visit, immunizations or vaccinations are reviewed and given. Immunizations helps prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. To stay protected against serious illness, like the flu, measles or tuberculosis, it is not just the children and youth who need to get their shots. Adults need to have their vaccinations reviewed and given regularly.

National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to promote vaccines and remind family, friends and congregation members to stay up to date on their vaccinations. It is easy as an adult to forget to have vaccinations reviewed and given.

Now is the time to develop some strategies to ensure that all people are keeping up to date with the needed preventive measures such as immunizations. Those strategies include: 1. Spend time learning about how vaccines are not just for kids. People of all ages can get shots to protect them from serious illness. Local health departments are an excellent resource for such a program.

2. Flu shots are given annually. Deaconess Faith Community Nurse Ministry, as well as the health department, clinics and VNA are instrumental in arranging for flu shot clinics to come

and give the needed annual vaccine.

3. Visit your primary care provider to learn what immunizations you need. Most adults are unaware of what they need to have in immunizations.

4. Keep a copy of all vaccinations records for yourself and your children.

There are many online resources about immunizations that can be used to print needed educational materials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has excellent materials that can be used. Spread the word! Immunizations prevent disease.

Rev. Donna Smith-Pupillo, RN is the Executive Director of Deaconess Faith Community Nurse Ministries, a health care nonprofit agency which promotes health and wholeness in the Greater Metro St. Louis region through exceptional faith community nurses, working in three programs, Community Outreach, Congregational and Senior Health. She is a lifelong resident of Florissant and she has worked with health care issues in and around Ferguson.

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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EVENTS Aug. 21: Karaoke

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

Aug. 24: Art exhibit

SPARC, a curation of St. Louis based artists showcasing their work in the nature of art as activism, blackness as spirituality, and the global, collective, creative revolution ignited by the movement and Spirit of Ferguson featuring: Artdivo, Brock Seals, Kflakko, Kyla Hawkins, taylorthemirror, Yusef and more. The show will run through Aug. 24. This event is made possible through the support of Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis and funding from the Incarnate Word Foundation. Regular Hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturdays 12 – 5 p.m.

Aug. 27: Caregivers conference

A Caregivers Conference is being held from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., in the Christian Hospital Atrium at 11133 Dunn Rd., to provide support and resources to those who assist with transportation, shopping, personal needs, meal preparation, housekeeping, paperwork, medication, companionship or safety supervision.

The conference is presented by AARP Missouri Real Possibilities, Christian Hospital Auxiliary and Christian Hospital Foundation. Cost is $10 per

caregiver and/or attendee and includes registration, lunch and valet parking. A wide variety of resource and information booths will also be at the conference. Registration is required as seating is limited. Register online or learn more about sponsorships or hosting a resource booth at christianhospital.org/caregivers or call 314-653-5162.

Aug. 28: Karaoke

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

Aug. 30: Chicken dinner

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

Sept. 14-15: Holistic fair

Internal Spirit Holistic Fair takes place at Machinists‘ District 9 Hall at 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd. in Bridgeton Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $5 admission. This is a two day metaphysical/holistic fair with lectures, alternative healers, gems, crystals, jewelry, astrologer, aura and chakra photos, animal communicator, psychic/mediums and more. The first 50 guests each day will receive a gift bag. For more information visit http://www.internalspiritholisticfair.com.

Sept. 20-21: Table and tailgate sale

At Blessed Savior Lutheran Church at 2615 Shackelford Road in Florissant there will be an indoor table sale and outdoor tailgate sale from 7 a.m. to noon both days. Suggested donation of $15 per table for table sale and $15 per three adjacent parking spots for tailgate sale (you will have to provide your own tables). Call the church at 314-831-1300 for more details and to sign-up.

Sept. 21: Monthly writing workshop

Writing workshop at Jamestown Bluff branch of St. Louis County Library at 4153 N. Highway 67 in Florissant takes place from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Bring work to read and share with group. This free event is sponsored by North County Writing & Arts Network. Email nocowan@yahoo.com or call 314-210-4774 for more information.

RECURRING EVENTS Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment

#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant.

Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314-921-7582, Vicki Wittman Email: vicray01@aol.com.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

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

Weekdays: Tax filing program volunteers

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

Weekdays: Volunteer drivers

The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available.

Call today at 314-615-4516.

Mondays: TOPS meeting

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Come, join and take off those extra pounds. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) at 9124 St. Charles Rock Rd. You can visit a meeting for free.

Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314-540-5223.

Mondays: Choral Art Singers

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

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: TOPS

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) at 9124 St. Charles Rock Rd. in St. Louis County. TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight.

You can visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314540-5223.

Mondays: Workshop meetings

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

Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane.

We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.

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: 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: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting

Chapter 794 Vietnam Veterans Association meets on the third Tuesday of each month at VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-9212132.

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

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.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Doors at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

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.

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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.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

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. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.

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

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

Fridays: Fish fry

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

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

6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330.

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.

Fridays: Celebrate Recovery

For 25 years Celebrate Recovery has been helping everyday folks find freedom from whatever difficulty you are experiencing in your life. This Christ-centered, 12-step program is based on the Beatitudes. We meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. for dinner ($5); 7 p.m. large group meeting; 8 p.m. Small groups sharing; 9 p.m. dessert at First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269 or visit http://www.fccf. org/ or Facebook page Celebrate Recovery-FCCF.

Saturdays: Yoga

Come check out the benefits of yoga at Calvary UCC, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Angela at 314801-8594 for more information.

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 314402-7025.

Saturdays: 12-step program

Celebrate recovery with “12 steps to Freedom.” Are you looking for a safe place to share your hurts, hang- ups or habits? This Christ centered program is based on the Beatitudes and meets at LifePoint Church Florissant at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. The group meets from 1 - 4:30 p.m. with lunch at 1 p.m. Donations are appreciated.

There is a large group worship/lesson at 2 p.m., open small share groups – gender specific – at 3 p.m. There is also a newcomers group also to help you choose which class is best for you.

The group closes its time with fellowship/coffee-dessert from 4 - 4:30 p.m.

For more information visit lifepointministries.church/celebrate-recovery or contact Ministry Leader Steve Daughety at 636 634-6582.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s

United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org

Saturdays: Clothing sale

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

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

Saturdays: Grief support

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

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

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday in February and March in the spring and every Sunday in October through the second-to-last week in November in the fall - 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.

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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

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Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital

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.

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed

4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

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

Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ SUDOKU answers from page F-1

11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts.

Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.

Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

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

Diabetes Basics:

314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org

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Sports you see with Gary B...

River City Rascals baseball to cease operation next month The defending West Division champion River City Rascals baseball club has played in the Frontier League with home games at the friendly confines of the CarShield Field in O’Fallon since 1999.

In a recent announcement, the Rascal’s ownership

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has determined it will terminate its participation in the Frontier League after the last game of the 2019 campaign.

The ownership PS&J Baseball notified the city of O’Fallon that the team would cease operations to allow O’Fallon to seek new team for 2020 season.

The city and the Rascals had previously agreed to a one-year lease for 2019 with the intention of working towards a long-term lease. However, after considering several options for the 2020 season and beyond, PS&J Baseball determined that the 2019 season will be the team’s last. The city will now begin discussions with other potential tenants for the 2020 season.

“Although we are disappointed to hear the Rascals are ceasing operations at the end of the year, we are grateful for 21 years of Rascals baseball, and we wish the players, coaches and front office personnel the best,” said O’Falon Mayor Bill Hennessy.

“The team has entertained thousands of O’Fallon residents over the years and will always be a part of our city’s rich history.

Our staff is already in contact with potential new tenants, and we will begin discussions with them to ensure that our beautiful stadium offers great entertainment for our residents in future years.”

“We are grateful to the residents and business owners who have supported our organization for the past two decades,” said David Schmoll, General Manager of the Rascals. “O’Fallon has been a great location for our team over the years, and it will continue to be a great location for minor league baseball in the future.”

The Rascals lease will officially terminate at the end of the year. The team and the city will begin discussions on transitioning operations of the stadium back to the city or a future tenant. The Rascals will continue

to host events at the stadium through the end of the year, and any organization who has events scheduled at CarShield Field between now and Dec. 31 will be contacted to ensure their event goes as planned. Organizations who would like to have events in the stadium after Dec. 31 should contact the city of O’Fallon Parks and Recreation office at 636-379-5575.

On a personal note, I had the opportunity to be the emcee of the Rascals in their inaugural year 1999. Former St. Louis Blues hockey announcer Ken Wilson was a vital part of getting the team started with former St. Louis Cardinals ballplayer Jack ‘The Ripper’ Clark as the manager.

As the emcee I enjoyed rubbing shoulders with the different celebrities that came to the stadium the first year especially Ozzie Smith who put his name toward the new event made available in the O’Fallon area.

I had an opportunity to orchestrate games such as racing around the bases, the bed races and spinning dizzy bat contests to mention a few each half inning with arbitrarily picked fans from the stands.

Every game was attended by thousands of people enjoying the Independent League giving individuals the opportunity to make it to the next level in baseball.

O’Fallon was a busy place for people to watching competitive baseball rather than having to travel more than 30 miles to downtown St. Louis.

I interviewed and saw many people make new friends always having a great time. It will be missed. * Appreciate some information from Tom Drabelle, Communications Director, city of O’Fallon 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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For additional information on dairy’s place in family meals, visit www.stldairycouncil.org, call St. Louis District Dairy Council at (314)-835-9668, or e-mail emcgraw@stldairycouncil.org. For additional easy and tasty recipes, check us out on Facebook at STLDairyCouncil.

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Directions: Combine the minced garlic, fresh dill, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and cayenne pepper in a food processor.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION Calories: 258, Total Fat 10.1g , Total Carbohydrate 14.6g, Protein 28.5g, Calcium 430mg (33% DV)

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The inspiring ‘Blinded by the Light’ showcases the power of music

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.

Trends in popular music come and go rather quickly. Over the last 20 years or so, for instance, boy bands such as NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys filled concert venues before that trend burned itself out. The popularity of “American Idol,” “The Voice” and other reality show competitions opened the doors for Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert and other performers. Across the pond, “Britain’s Got Talent” introduced the world to the beautiful voice of Susan Boyle that had been hidden for decades.

This year, a couple of movies have shown us the enduring popularity of some performers.

“Yesterday” imagined a world where the Beatles were mysteriously removed from history and only a handful of people remembered them. “Blinded by the Light,” which is based on real-life events, focuses on Bruce Springsteen and his powerful musical voice. Set in 1987, it’s a solid film filled with passion and a lot of heart.

Inspired by the life of journalist Sarfraz Manzoor, the film tells the story of Javed (Viveik Kalra), a frustrated young man living in Luton, England. His father had left Pakistan to seek a better life for his family in the 1960’s,

by Gurinder Chadha (“Bride and Prejudice”), the film tells a relatable story about following your dreams and digging deep to find the courage within. Springsteen may be an American singer/songwriter, but his words and music know no boundaries.

Viveik Kalra does an exceptional job as Javed, a teenager tormented by others simply because he came from Pakistan. He’s a hard worker but must give the wages from his Photo courtesy Bend It Films summer job to his demanding father.

Kalra’s expressive face shows Javed’s but they now face prejudice and ridicule from musical and spiritual awakening after listensome Luton locals. Javed is a good writer and ing to cassette tapes provided by his friend talented poet, but he hides that creative side Roops. Springsteen gives this teen the moof himself. ment of clarity he desperately needs.

One day, Roops (Aaron Phagura), a class“Blinded by the Light” is a perfect companmate of Javed’s, introduces him to Bruce ion piece to “Yesterday” and the Freddie MerSpringsteen’s body of work. The songs of cury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Spring“The Boss” resonate well with this young man, steen, the Beatles and Queen produced songs helping him find the confidence to stand up to and albums that are enduring classics. Thanks his bullies as well as his domineering father. to Gurinder Chadha and Sarfraz Manzoor, a Ms. Clay (Hayley Atwell), one of his teachers, new generation of music fans will learn about also encourages Javed to let his voice be heard “The Boss” and appreciate his songs as well. through his writing.

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Crossword: Mind Your Grammar

‘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 Nature has its way of getting even.

For instance, a patch of natural habitat was scooped out to build our home on. In doing so, it encroached on the little woodland animals in the area and pushed them out of their burrows and nests and depleted their food sources. So they got together one evening and held a pow wow. The youngest, a wily fox, got a little antsy and said, “Pitchforks and torches, tonight. I say we burn the subdivision to the ground!” The surrounding beasts cheered him on.

The eldest, a whitetail buck of considerable age and wisdom said, “Patience my friends. The time will come for vengeance. Patience.”

After many years that time came. A raccoon, which had been schooled in the dark arts of mischief, trickery and payback, had my husband and me at our wits end.

We tried everything to trap the sneaky creature, which included a no-fail trap and a bevy of delectable baits ranging from tuna to marshmallows.

Nothing seemed to be working until we camouflaged the trap by covering it with logs to make it look like a natural den. Then we laid a path of tasty cat kibble right into the trap and filled a can inside with even more. Boom shiggedy boom!

Pesky raccoon: 0 Humans: 1 The animal was taken off to a secret location where it could forage and live its remaining life in peace and plenty. However, it appeared we were not the only ones who used this location as a place

to relocate spare animals. I noticed a trio of domestic bunnies hopping about and immediately made my husband screech to a halt to examine this spectacle.

The next thing he knew a rabbit of unquestionable cuteness and quickly named, Nibbles, made it into the truck. With that we were off to Pets ‘R’ Expensive to furnish our free fluff ball with a few meager supplies.

Afterwards, we came home and realized we had just thrown down close to two hundred smackaroos for the bare hare necessities, which included a pricey bottle of mango infused fur cleaner because everyone knows using human shampoo on an animal can lead to blindness and rabies. With that we began to question our sanity to each other in very loud snappy voices. This had all the appearances of leading to the fight of the century for us.

Somewhere in our nearby woods an old whitetail buck grinned with satisfaction.

Cotton tail tale

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, he 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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border 26. Updike’s “Rabbit ____” 27. Shorter than California 29. Saw or awl 31. Beach do-nothings 32. In the cooler 33. *Like sentence without proper punctuation 34. Gushes 36. Pro’s opposite 38. BB’s and bullets 42. Daisy-like bloom 45. Crotchety 49. Word processing product, for short 51. *Smallest grammatical unit 54. Not the same one 56. Dietary essential 57. Ring practice 58. Encourage 59. Digestive aid 60. “Piano Man” singer 61. Eliza follower 62. “Laughing on the inside” in text 63. Flock member 64. Highest volcano in Europe 67. Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the ____” SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9