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October 7, 2020

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By Becky Ahlvin. Pg. 2 Statewide bicentennial poster contest ends Oct. 31.

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Submitted photo The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis’ golf program will be able to use the new youth golf training facility developed with Gateway PGA Reach on the site of the old Carter Carburetor property.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis plans to turn the former Carter Carburetor site into a golf training center for St. Louis youth

By Charlotte Beard Before the end of November 2020, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) anticipates becoming the new owners of the former Carter Carburetor site property located at 2805 N. Grand Boulevard in St. Louis.

The site is set to be the future home of a golf training center for St. Louis youth.

On Sept. 16, BGCSTL announced that the organization had entered into a Prospective Purchaser Agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to acquire the property following the recent completion of the site cleanup. The club will partner with Gateway PGA Reach to develop the youth golf training facility.

“When the Bellerive Country Club was awarded the PGA championship event in 2018, part of their application said that they would create an opportunity to promote golf and other leisure activities for folks in the community,” stated Dr. Flint Fowler, Boys

& Girls Club of Greater St. Louis President.

“Generally, when there is a tournament some of the impact that the PGA hopes to make is on the lives and the quality of life for the people in the community where they are holding the tournament. The concept was pitched to them to create this initiative called PGA Reach where they would (provide) golf instruction and better understanding about the business of golf available to communities (that) traditionally don’t get involved (in golf) a great deal. In St. Louis that happens to be primarily African Americans and people of color.”

The BGCSTL saw this as the perfect opportunity for the PGA. A board member who was aware of this (initiative) reached out to the PGA Reach folks and suggested we have a meeting. I suggested we try to get hold of Carter Carburetor in order to build the golf training facility

because it would be close by The Boys and Girls Club and other organizations like Urban K-Life, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and near some of the St. Louis Public School sites,” said Fowler. “Young people from all those locations could take advantage of that space.

(The) Carter Carburetor building had been vacant for nearly 30 years. Nothing productive was happening there. It was an eyesore to the community – I think a major distraction to other or potential development. By having that building torn down, having the land cleaned up, and putting it to some productive use would complement what we were doing in the Boys and Girls Club. It would tie in well with what the PGA was hoping to achieve when they brought the tournament here in 2018.”

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In 2013, the EPA entered into a $35 million settlement agreement with ACF Industries, Inc. to begin the site’s cleanup, building demolition and productive reuse.

Cleanup began that year with the removal of asbestos and hazardous debris from buildings on the property. www.storageauctions.com Demolition and removal of the buildings began in 2015.

Additional waste removal work, onsite waste treatment, and other cleanup work continued into 2017. EPA and ACF Industries, Inc. completed their site work in May 2020.

“I couldn’t be prouder to sign this Prospective Purchaser Agreement

because it opens up a tremendous future for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis,” stated EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “Few imagined a polluted, former carburetor plant could be transformed into a golf training center for the youth of St. Louis. But with vision and teamwork it happened.”

Fowler states, “Though we did not have a golf course built at the time the PGA event was here, we did start a golf program. Based on the number of young people who were and are involved in the program (at our sites), we were able to start golfing experiences and teaching young people the game of golf. The PGA Reach also has other locations where the golf program was alive and well (in 2018). They had a program operating in some of the schools; that effort is continuing. All those groups have been part of the conversation. To date we know from usage and local golf courses that there’s great interest.

We also know from surveying people in the community that they would want to access a golf-related experience.

It is more than just grabbing a club, going out on the course, hitting your drive, chip shot and putting. We will actually be able to teach young people the different skills associated with the game of golf – how to come out of a sand, how to drive a ball from the tee, how to work on your short game, how to putt, etc. When they go out to a more traditional golf course, they will be able to apply those skills. So, (golf has) been (in) our conversations with young people in our clubs and organizations like Urban K-Life and in the St. Louis Public Schools. We know there is an appetite for this (facility).”

According to Fowler, the administration is currently working on updating the facility’s design. BGCSTL had some preliminary plans but decided to investigate implementing more interactive accommodations for youth rather than “a passive kind of golf course.” Their desire

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is to have activity and skill stations. In addition, to maximize use of the facility BGCSTL has plans to attract the interests of adults.

Fowler states that it will take various resources to build out the space and that the club wants to create an endowment that would be used to maintain the facility.

“The goal is to not have to annually raise the money to keep in shape,” stated Fowler, “but to have the money there – make the necessary repairs as they are needed and provide for the upkeep of the space. Staff-wise – it will be a combination of volunteers and professional staff (including) a coordinator. (The coordinator) can schedule the use of the space, work to do outreach, coordinate activities with schools, and when the space is not being used by youth make sure that it is available (and) utilized by adults. Kids will be using the space for free. We hope to generate some revenue by renting the space out to adults and others.”

Fowler further explained that logistics of the facility are still in the early stages for being finalized. A survey will be created to acquire more input from youth about the additional things they would like to do at the new facility. The goal is to use the building year-round. Fowler shared that golf simulations that can be used indoors is one of the options being considered.

“Every young person I think has the right to realize their potential. It takes maybe a little bit something different to reach each young person to draw them to the club so that we can have that kind of impact. For some (youth) it is basketball, for some it is technology or coming to a recording studio, and for some it is going to be the game of golf. So, we will do whatever it takes to get a young person engaged (to) help them build the best possible future for themselves.”

By Becky Ahlvin

Successful economic development in Hazelwood When the Ford plant left our city in 2006, the city of Hazelwood realized that we needed to diversify the businesses and industries in our city, as well as find a way to bring jobs back to the community. We created a robust economic development program to do just that.

Through our economic development program, we work to improve the health of our local economy, using the program as a tool to build a diverse tax base that in turn, creates a strong community. The idea is simple: forego revenue now through tax abatement to gain more revenue in later years. New development also brings other revenues to the city, such as sales taxes, utility taxes, and business license fees during the tax abatement period.

A good economic development program balances the needs of the community with desires of the developers. For example, we require any company or developer receiving tax abatement or economic development loans to meet job, salary and investment thresholds in order to receive abatement or loan forgiveness. Additionally, each deal we make is unique – sometimes that means 100 percent abatement on real estate taxes

for a shorter amount of time, i.e., five years, with no abatement on personal property. Or sometimes, that means 50 percent abatement on real estate and personal property taxes for ten years.

And, as our economic development efforts have been successful, we have been able to reduce incentives. A few early projects have 18 years of tax abatement, with the final eight years abated at 50 percent, while many newer projects receive five years of abatement. Generally, economic development loans have become smaller and with shorter terms.

Our economic development efforts have created many successful projects such as: • Aviator Business Park, where the Ford plant used to be, with tenants such as Silgan Plastics, International Foods and Weekends Only. Amazon will be opening a facility there soon.

• Hazelwood Logistics Center (HLC) is the location of Quiet Logistics, Bunzl Logistics, Red Cross, Midland Paper, and Amazon. The HLC business park has more than 2,500 jobs.

• Hazelwood TradePort, home to Wayfair, 24 Seven Enterprises and Boeing.

• The renovation of the old SuperValu building on Hazelwood Ave into Pallet Logistics Management, a business that makes and repairs pallets.

• The much-needed renovation of Village Square into a thriving location for future businesses.

Just recently, the city completed a deal with Silgan Plastics to expand their existing facility to locate their large research and development facility to Hazelwood, and with it, an additional 50 jobs. We also worked with Green Street to construct a new building at 8930 Pershall Road, helping to redevelop that portion of Hazelwood.

Becky Ahlvin serves as the Assistant City Manager – Economic Development for the City of Hazelwood where she manages the city’s economic development program, administering the economic development loan program, attracting new businesses and working to keep current businesses in Hazelwood.

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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Statewide bicentennial poster contest ends Oct. 31 Missouri students in grades three-through-12 have until Oct. 31 to submit their poster design to commemorate Missouri’s bicentennial in 2021. Judges representing the Missouri Bicentennial Commission will select four posters to commemorate Missouri’s bicentennial of statehood. Selected posters will best interpret the theme: “Sharing Missouri’s stories: past, present and future.”

Each student entry must be sponsored by an eligible institution, which includes public and private schools, home-school networks, nonprofit arts agencies, cultural heritage institutions and public libraries. The commission welcomes sponsoring organizations to help facilitate the contest while some students are learning remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Complete guidelines and the online submission form can be found at missouri2021.org/bicentennial-poster.

Judges will select four final designs including two from grades three-throughsix and two from grades seven-through-12. Each winner will receive $200 and will be recognized at the poster unveiling ceremony. The Bicentennial Commission is partnering with Hallmark Creative Marketing Studio to develop the selected posters into their final format.

Vinnorma Shaw’s 1921 poster for the Missouri Centennial Exposition at the Missouri State Fair is an iconic reminder of the Missouri Centennial commemoration.

Likewise, the final designs chosen by the Missouri Bicentennial Commission will serve as a lasting reminder of the bicentennial.

Students, teachers, and parents can find educational materials related to the centennial poster at the website for the Bicentennial Poster page.

Missouri 2021 is a statewide initiative of the State Historical Society of Missouri to promote a better understanding of Missouri and its regions, communities and people, both past and present. Keep updated on all Missouri 2021 happenings at missouri2021.org and by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @missouri2021.

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Creve Coeur to accept applications to distribute annual domestic violence shelter funds

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Beginning Oct. 1, qualified Missouri domestic violence shelters can apply for funding from the city of Creve Coeur Domestic Violence Shelter Municipal Court Cost Fund. The deadline to submit applications is Nov. 2.

City of Creve Coeur Missouri Ordinance 5404, passed in November 2014, authorizes the municipal court to assess a fee of three dollars to each defendant who pleads guilty or is found guilty, on all ordinance violations for the purpose of providing operating expenses for shelters for battered persons.

Since its inception, more than $324,478.71 has been distributed to area organizations including, but not limited to, The Salvation Army, Lydia’s House, ALIVE, the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, International Crisis Aid, and The Women’s Safe House.

Call 314-872-2519 for an application, or visit the city’s website at www.crevecoeurmo.gov/DVSF. Completed applications with supporting material should be submitted to: City of Creve Coeur, Attn: Lori Obermoeller, Director of Finance, 300 N. New Ballas Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.

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Business

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Home Builders Association donates more than $12,000 to Marygrove On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2020 HBA President Bill Wannstedt (Consort Homes) (left) presented a $12,157 donation to Courtney Noto, chief development officer for Marygrove.

The donation will be used to repair, refinish and reinstall industrial-grade metal cabinets in two of Marygrove’s residential treatment units – Aspen and Evergreen. Marygrove is dedicated to providing a safe living environment for children and youth while addressing their mental health needs. Marygrove serves approximately 225 children and young adults each day (approximately 1,300 each year) who are struggling with behavioral, emotional or other mental health issues.

These challenges are often the result of abuse, neglect or other early childhood traumas. The

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desired outcome for each child is to learn how to manage their mental health condition and develop life skills so they can move to a less restrictive environment. com The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

BJC Behavioral Health receives support to help underserved communities BJC Behavioral Health recently received a $100,000 grant from Bank of America to enhance its virtual mental health program.

Beginning this fall, this expansion of mental health services will serve an estimated 1,300 youth and families.

“This grant will help us expand services for those who are most vulnerable in the St. Louis community,” said Barbi Karl, vice president, BJC Behavioral Health. “BJC continues to develop innovative ways to provide vital services, and we are grateful for contributions like this that help make our work possible.”

Support was awarded in response to the increased need for mental health services as our community continues to face the ripple effects of coronavirus. The goals of this program include providing services to individuals with anxiety, depression, questions and fears as a result of the pandemic. The virtual dynamic will help bridge the gap in services with a non-contact environment.

Primarily focusing on high school juniors and seniors and their families in the St. Louis region, this program will offer help with coping and life skills, parenting classes, psychoeducation, crisis support, case management and therapy.

“Bank of America is grateful for organizations like BJC Behavioral Health that provide meaningful resources for those experiencing anxiety and other mental health conditions,” said Marilyn Bush, St. Louis Market President, Bank of America. “In our current environment, it’s more important than ever to reduce stress, because it directly correlates to our health and wellness.”

This grant is a part of Bank of America’s $100 million commitment to help increase medical response capacity and provide support to the world’s most vulnerable populations. BJC Behavioral Health is considered a safety net for the St. Louis community, offering mental health services to uninsured and under-insured individuals and families.

Enterprise Holdings Foundation donates $18,000 to Operation Food Search The Enterprise Holdings Foundation recently donated $18,000 to Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, for its COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan that provides free meal distribution to the region’s children and families who need food assistance.

The foundation is the philanthropic arm of Enterprise Holdings, which, through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries and franchises, operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent A Car brands.

The donation supports OFS’s continued emergency response to feeding children through programs such as Operation Backpack, out-ofschool meals for children, and supplemental food for families.

“My family has placed a great emphasis on strengthening and expanding opportunities for underserved communities, especially in our hometown of St. Louis. Through this recent investment, we’re proud to be able to help provide food relief to those that need it most during these uncertain and challenging times,” said Carolyn Kindle Getz, granddaughter of Enterprise Holdings founder Jack Taylor and President of the Enterprise Holdings Foundation.

“Operation Food Search can continue to respond to the immediate need for food thanks to

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generous donations like this one from Enterprise Holdings Foundation,” said Kristen Wild, Executive Director at OFS. “This pandemic will have long-term effects on our community, so we need to be prepared as an organization to assist children and families who have never utilized our services. Substantial grants like this enable our agency to serve those who desperately need our support both now and in the future.”

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Emerson Charitable Trust donates $75,000

The Center, St. Louis’ newest and largest special event facility, now open

Emerson Charitable Trust has made a donation to Covenant House Missouri. The $75,000 gift will provide critical support to help the community recover physically, emotionally and economically from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC has indicated that individuals experiencing homelessness are a particularly vulnerable population during this time and at increased risk for contracting COIVD-19.

Covenant House Missouri supports youth ages 16 to 24 by providing transformative solutions that help youth live successful, sustainable and independent lives. The nonprofit organization has been providing services to youth for over two decades. While overcoming challenges and obstacles is not new, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed additional barriers that Covenant House youth must overcome. Within the past four months Covenant House has seen the call for services increase over 30 percent with a majority of new residents seeking services for the first time. Additionally, there has been a dramatic increase in youth unemployment since March.

“Through Emerson’s charitable trust, our company strives to help address the needs of underserved and at-risk populations in the communities where we operate, including here in St. Louis,” said Dave Rabe, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Emerson. “Amid the current challenges and economic hardships, Covenant House Missouri helps meet young adults’ basic needs and then supports them as they work toward achieving independence.

We’re proud to support local non-profit organizations like Covenant House Missouri that share our dedication to the long-term betterment of our communities.”

The investment from Emerson Charitable Trust will support efforts to stabilize the toll this pandemic has had on the youth that Covenant House serves. In a time of unprecedented unemployment and economic hardships, Covenant House is working to support young adults by not only having their basic needs met, but to continue working towards achieving independence.

CEO at Covenant House Missouri, Jessica Erfling, shares that, “Partnerships with corporations like Emerson play a key role in how we are able to support the entire St. Louis region. When an organization invests in the same community where it operates and where its employees live and work, the impact is remarkable. By supporting our youth on their path to independence, they are supporting a future local economy of informed and engaged consumers. This positive shift is especially critical in the coming months as we find ourselves navigating the drastic economic effects of the pandemic.

We are tremendously grateful that Emerson has chosen to stand by our youth during this unprecedented time.”

The Center, a state-of-the-art, world-class special event venue, will soon hold its grand opening.

Located at 210 Fee Fee Hills Drive in Hazelwood, The Center is St. Louis’ largest event venue, with the ability to host over 1,200 guests seated, with a stage and dancefloor.

“The Center is absolutely stunning. Every detail is first-class. We can’t wait to show it off to everyone,” noted Allison Hershberger, President of Parties & Props Event Production Group, the organization chosen to manage The Center. “For those looking to socially distance, The Center is the perfect venue. With capacity limits set at 25 percent, The Center can seat 300 with true social distancing.”

The Center recently launched their website (www.thecenter-stl.com) and is now accepting bookings for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021.

The building contains event space for weddings, receptions, corporate and social events for a 1,200-person maximum occupancy. The venue is approximately 30,000 sq. ft., which includes an exquisite pre-function pace, large ballroom, with a dance floor, and exceptionally appointed builtin stage, two breakout rooms, bridal rooms, two green rooms and large catering kitchen.

The Center provides a variety of décor options.

Included in the rental are Silver Chaivari Chairs, uplighting, audio/visual and more. The Center will also offer a wide variety of décor options including a beautiful custom-made mandup, a variety of chuppah options, table linens, chair ties, centerpieces and a wide variety of head table and ceiling décor, at an additional cost.

The Center’s preferred catering partners are: 23 City Blocks Catering (www.23cityblocks. com), Ces and Judys (www. cesandjudys.com), India Palace (www.stlindiapalace.com), Orlando’s Catering & Event Design (www.orlandogardens. com) Russo’s Gourmet Catering (www.russosgourmet.com) and

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Sugarfire Catering (www.sugarfiresmokehouse. com/catering). In addition to preferred catering, Conference Technologies, Inc (www.conferencetech.com) will provide and manage in-house Audio Visual needs, Premier Party Rentals (www. premierpartyrentals.com) will provide rental services and Parties & Props Event Production Group (www.partiesandprops.com) will provide décor services.

“Orlando’s is excited to add exceptional cuisine and first class service to this spectacular new venue. We look forward to a partnership that will create the most beautiful and memorable event experience” noted Sam Orlando, Jr. The Center will host a venue preview and grand opening event on Oct. 7 from 3 – 7 p.m. Guests can register to attend via The Center’s website at www.thecenter-stl.com/openhouse. Grand Opening preview will be held in hourly increments beginning at 3 p.m. with the last reservation at 6 p.m.

The Grand Opening preview will include a tour of the venue, food tastings from each of the catering partners, musical entertainment, open bar and a free gift for everyone who attends.

The Grand Opening preview will be held in accordance with local and state COVID guidelines and with a safety-first mindset. All attendees will be temperature checked and must wear a mask at all times. A brief health and symptoms survey will also be required.

For more information about The Center, please contact Allison Hershberger at 314-963-0880 or visit www.thecenter-stl.com

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Pedal the Cause finds success in virtual event format, stays course to end cancer

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For the past ten years on the last weekend of September, St. Louisans on a mission to create a world without cancer have gathered to celebrate Pedal the Cause. Like most largescale events, 2020 looked different.

On Sept. 26 and 27, 3,120 adults and 333 kids completed a physical challenge on their own centered around biking, running, walking and spinning, while raising money to fund innovative cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Participants stayed connected through a livestream Inspirational Program and Submitted photo various interactive opportu- On Sept. 26 and 27, 3,120 adults and 333 kids completed a physical challenge on their own cennities throughout the week- tered around biking, running, walking and spinning, while raising money to fund innovative canend, maintaining Pedal the cer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Cause’s hallmark community feel with small team gatherings across the met- ecutive Director of Pedal the Cause. “We knew ropolitan region. our Pedal Family would be on board to set their “Once it became clear that gathering would own goals and raise critical funds, but what we not be possible this year, we quickly launched couldn’t imagine was the incredible momentum Pedal the Cause Inspired,” says David Drier, Ex- and enthusiasm from the St. Louis community and beyond. With 3,453 participants from 37 states, Pedal the Cause Inspired has proven to be not just a success but a seminal moment in our history where we can proudly say we donated millions of dollars to fund cancer research that is improving and saving lives.”

Pedal the Cause Inspired builds on the organization’s rich history raising funds to support new ideas in cancer research that are not currently eligible for federal funds. Last year’s record-breaking donation of $4.74 million brings the total funds donated by Pedal the Cause since 2010 to $29,077,611. This money has funded 156 cancer research projects, including 122 adult and 34 pediatric projects. This year’s virtual event will add to that grand total, when the final donation amount is announced to the community at the Check Presentation Celebration Livestream on Nov. 19.

There is still opportunity to contribute to Pedal the Cause Inspired. Donate before the www.GP-Life.com deadline of Oct. 31 at www. pedalthecause.org.

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Florissant Elks present grant of $5,500 to Team Food Pantry

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Florissant Elks wrote a national grant and received $5,500 for the Team Food Pantry. At the check presentation were (from left) Mike McGuaghey, Sandi Mohl ER, Robert Aubuchon of Team Food Pantry, Mark Behlmann and Bill Ha-

ley. Following the presentation the Elks were given a short tour of the building and information on how much will be done with their donation to help the community.

League of Women Voters provides timely info on candidates, ballot issues Missouri voters can now find unbiased information on candidates and ballot issues at VOTE411.org.

“VOTE411 is a tremendous resource for the thousands of Missouri voters who are choosing one of the options for early voting in 2020,” says Metro League of Women Voters Co-President Nancy J. Miller. “The league is doing everything we can to make sure voters can make informed decisions whether they vote this week or at their polling place on Nov. 3.”

The Voters Guide allows Missouri voters to type in their address to see the races on their ballots, compare candidates’ positions side-byside, and read a summary of ballot initiatives, including Amendments 1 and 3.

For voters in St. Louis City and County, the Voters Guide includes information from the Missouri Bar Association on the judges who are on the ballot under Missouri’s Nonpartisan Court Plan. The League hosted a virtual webinar for St. Louis County voters to meet those judges on Sept. 28 and is planning a similar forum for city voters. For more information on the judges on the ballot, voters can go to YourMissouriJudges.org.

More than 105,000 voters in St. Louis County alone have requested absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 election. Voters over 65 or with an un-

derlying condition the CDC says are at higher risk of complications can use a new excuse for absentee voting that doesn’t require a notary.

Many absentee voters and those using new “mail-in ballots” must have the ballot envelope notarized. Free notary services are available at the league office at 8706 Manchester Rd., Suite 104, in Brentwood. A list of other free notaries can be found at notaryhub.movpc.org.

In-person absentee voting at local election authorities started Sept. 22. St. Louis City will have the Buder, Schlafly, Central, and Julia Davis libraries as satellite voting sites from Oct. 12-Nov. 2. They will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, and 1 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Starting Oct. 22, four satellite voting sites will be open in St. Louis County from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays: • St. Louis County Library Mid-County Branch at 7821 Maryland Avenue in Clayton • West County Government Center, 74 Clarkson Wilson Center in Chesterfield • South County Government Center, Keller Plaza at 4554 Lemay Ferry Road • North County Recreational Complex at 2577 Redman Road

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

EVENTS RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

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

Weekdays: Tax filing program volunteers

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

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

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

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

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers resume practice

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

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: 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 314-9936134.

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 314-9212132. 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: 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.

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

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

2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Showme Stitchers:

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

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.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

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

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.

Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information visit w w w.lifepointministries.church/ celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.

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

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 314921-2316.

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.

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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 314921-2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

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

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

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

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314-653-5331.

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.

Thursdays: Quilting guild

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.

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.

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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 314660-1813.

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

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

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.

Saturdays: Yoga

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

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314402-7025.

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

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on 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. between Sinks Rd. and Lindbergh starting noon Sept. 15 thru Nov. 17; and in the spring, Feb. 2 thru March 8 rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

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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 Rd., 314-741-3737

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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 314605-3949.

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

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 4445 located

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Get ready for some indoor soccer The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) has provided an October update on the status of soccer for the St. Louis Ambush who play in the Major Arena Soccer League with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented difficulties and interruptions for nearly every professional sports league, and the MASL is no exception. As the calendar begins to turn towards the fall and the expected start of MASL activities, Commissioner Joshua Schaub has provided an update on the status of the 2020-2021 season.

“We have seen a desire from our member teams, and especially our fans, for a return of arena soccer this season. In that spirit, we are working hard to put together plans for teams to play and to award the Ron Newman Cup in the spring.”

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Currently, the Monterrey Flash and Soles de Sonora have applied and been granted a sabbatical for the 2020-2021 season. All remaining teams have expressed a desire to play, although it is unclear if some teams will be forced to sit out due to factors outside of their control. However, the league’s priority will be ensuring the safety of fans, players, and staff at all venues. Secondly, the league has to adhere to the many different guidelines and recommendations of the municipalities in which the teams play.

The MASL is currently looking at several options, with the target of playing as soon as Dec. 31. That date, the teams who participate and the format of the upcoming season are all subject to change as discussions continue. The league continues to work with all teams on a blueprint for play while keeping in mind various contingency plans to follow any changes in local and regional regulations.

Shelly and Will Clark, Majority Owners, along with Jeff Looker, Co-Owner are excited to get the fans back in the stands to see some outstanding soccer that head coach Hewerton Moreira has coordinated.

* Time will tell, stay tuned Tryouts for the indoor football Bandits to be announced The St. Louis Bandits plan to kickoff around March depending on the virus situation. They are still in negotiations to decide what arena they will play so that will be determined shortly. They currently have several players in line to take the field that have experience in the AFL and NFL that are ready to compete when life settles down.

Recently an Internet TV program sponsored by the one, the only, Cardinal Cowboy, was filmed to fill in some questions that have been posed.

To view, go to https://www.facebook.com/cardinalcowboy/videos/354735965579014 More details will be available to a location for tryouts for the Bandits who will play in the American Arena Football league (www.AmericanArenaLeague.com) that is scheduled to about springtime.

Head Coach Jeff Hunt has already contacted several well know potential sponsors that are extremely interested to being part of this league.

There are a few locations where a coach’s show will be broadcast and times and locations to be announced when they are consummated.

For more details on the Bandits, go to www.StLouisBanditsFootball.com * Start working out

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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Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4 Ingredients: Beef Meatballs: Oil 1 pound ground beef 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons milk 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs, such as parsley, thyme and oregano salt, to taste pepper, to taste

Directions: To make beef meatballs:

Preheat oven to 425 F. Lightly oil deep baking dish or skillet.

Mix beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mixed herbs and salt and pepper, to taste, then shape into eight meatballs and place in prepared baking dish.

Tomato Sauce: Oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 can (14 ounces) chopped tomatoes, in juice 1 1/2-2 cups vegetable stock 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon sugar 1 bay leaf salt, to taste pepper, to taste To Serve: 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup roughly chopped parsley leaves

To make tomato sauce: In heavy saucepan over low heat, heat dash of oil and add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, stock, tomato paste, sugar, bay leaf and salt and pepper, to taste.

Simmer 10 minutes to allow flavors to mingle and liquid to reduce. Remove from heat, cool about 5 minutes and

remove bay leaf. In food processor, process until sauce is smooth.

Pour sauce over meatballs and bake 25 minutes, turning meatballs after 15 minutes.

Serve hot sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

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Election films to watch before Nov. 3

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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.

fter watching the first of three scheduled presidential debates, it seems that real life can be stranger than fiction. That chaotic political clash between Donald Trump and Joe Biden also made me think of the films where campaigning and voting were the main themes. Some were played strictly for laughs while others dealt with more serious themes.

Defective voting machines set the stage for the political satire “Man of the People.” Robin Williams plays Tom Dobbs, the host of a news program who decides to run for president. He makes quite an impression on the campaign trail with his sharp wit but has little hope of winning. Laura Linney plays Eleanor Green, an employee at the voting machine manufacturer who discovers a technical flaw that will declare Dobbs the winner.

In 2008’s “Swing Vote,” Kevin Costner plays Bud Johnson, an unmotivated man with little or no interest in politics or voting. His daughter Molly (Madeline Carroll), on the other hand, is a go-getter who decides to vote in her father’s place when he doesn’t go to the polls. Molly is not completely successful and, through some strange circumstances,

themes that are still relevant today. Jimmy Stewart plays Jefferson Smith, an idealist who believes strongly in the flag and the United States. After being selected to fill a vacant U.S. Senate seat, Smith learns about back-room deals and manipulation in politics. When he’s accused of graft and corruption, Smith, with the assistance of ‘Election’ photo courtesy Paramount Pictures his secretary Clarissa Saunders (Jean Arthur), fights hard to the presidential election hinges on Bud’s vote. prove his innocence in a showdown on the “Swing Vote” has an interesting, if improba- Senate floor. ble, plot highlighted by performances from Idealism also plays a role in “The CandiKelsey Grammer and Dennis Hopper. date,” an interesting 1972 film starring Robert Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon Redford. The actor plays Bill McKay, the son clash over high school politics in Alexander of a former California governor who is enPayne’s 1999 comedy “Election.” Broderick couraged to run for office. With virtually no plays Jim McAllister, a popular civics teacher chance of winning, McKay hits the campaign at a Nebraska high school. Witherspoon is trail to share his beliefs and values. “The Tracy Flick, a student who redefines the word Candidate” offers a behind-the-scenes look “overachiever” and is Jim’s nemesis. Tracy at campaigning and ends with a thought-prodecides to run for student body president, so voking question from Redford’s character.

Jim encourages football player Paul (Chris With two more presidential debates to go Klein) to run against Tracy in an election that before Election Day, we’ll see if President brings out the best and worst in the partici- Trump or Joe Biden can outdo the fictional pants. trials and tribulations of these big screen polThough not strictly a film about elections, iticians. It’s going to be an interesting Octo“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” contains ber to say the least.

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CROSSWORD: IN THE KITCHEN

‘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 The big match was about to begin. We sat down in front of the television. Of course when a rivalry of this magnitude is about to begin things must be done in specific order.

First we needed to get the sitting area arranged by fluffing up our pillows and…oops!

No! First, we go to the bathroom.

There are certain steps that need to be taken because when a big TV event is about to begin you don’t want to move from your seat or you just might miss out on something important.

We then warmed up our pizza (the official food of competitive matches) and filled our drinks to the brim then scooched up into our favorite chairs. We wrapped up in our warm blankies and got the cats settled in to their lounging positions (meaning, no change, they’d been in those same positions all day.) However, we did check to make sure they were still breathing. You never know with cats.

Finally, the program we had been preparing for began. The kickoff took place, the team favored to win took off running, but soon the underdog ran interference and brought him down with a swift kick to the knees. It was apparent there were some highly illegal plays taking place. The underdog got in a few good punches, but was quickly sacked by the opposition who gave him a ferocious head butt.

In no time, the referee blew the whistle; he waved; he stomped; he threw a tantrum and shouted and tried to bring back order. At one point, it

looked like the ref might even throw a few whacks of his own, but it was all to no avail. His commands were completely ignored. The competition was out of hand.

It continued on with plenty of fumbling, incomplete plays followed by a knockout here and there.

After a while we were totally exhausted and running out of breath trying to keep up with the maddening pace.

“Wow, this presidential debate is getting ferocious,” I said to my husband. “How about we watch something a little tamer?”

“You mean something more civilized with body blows, brute force jolts, bone-cracking collisions along with assorted bashes, thwacks, thumps, wallops and whomps?”

We switched it over to a relaxing game of football.

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Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings.

Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

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

ACROSS 1. Capital of Ghana 6. Paris in Tour de France 9. Wild ox of India 13. Admiral’s group 14. “Mele Kalikimaka” wreath 15. Julian Barnes’“The ____ of an Ending” 16. Telephone company 17. Acronym in a bottle 18. Birth-related 19. *Set briefly on fire 21. *Separate solids from fat in melted butter 23. *Crusty dessert 24. Uncouth person 25. Westminster broadcaster, acr.

28. Coffee break spot 30. *Scald quickly in boiling water 35. Like desert 37. Like Civil War reenactment battle 39. *Like old chips 40. Delhi dress 41. Subculture language 43. *Good or bad it emanates from stoves 44. “As the World ____” 46. Like Jekyll and Hyde’s personality 47. This over matter?

48. Encryption device, a.k.a. ____ machine

50. Practice in the ring 52. Low-____ image 53. Competitive advantage 55. NBA coach “____” Rivers 57. *Dissolve browned food bits with liquids 61. *Thicken by simmering 64. Love, to Catherine Deneuve 65. Pigeon sound 67. Pianist’s exercise 69. Resembling a fish 70. Hawaiian Mauna 71. Smart candy?

72. Tire swing holder 73. Bruin legend Bobby 74. *Yummy reward DOWN 1. Back of the boat 2. Staff symbol 3. Text messenger 4. Short version 5. Like number 1 to hydrogen 6. Besides 7. Opposite of paleo8. ‘70s music genre 9. Wheel in grandfather clock 10. ____-perspirant 11. Defender of skies 12. Count on 15. Growls angrily

20. What lighthouse does 22. Williams sister’s return 24. On account of 25. *Turkey action 26. Hitler’s Eva 27. Wispy clouds 29. *Incorporate an ingredient 31. Niels Bohr’s study object 32. Rock bottom 33. Star Wars attacker 34. Shepherds’ flocks 36. Sound at door 38. ____sack 42. Clearing in the woods 45. Viscous 49. Wood-shaping tool 51. Capybara, e.g.

54. GEICO’s mascot 56. Like a button, but more so 57. Cuckoo 58. Dubai dignitary 59. Departed 60. Debussy’s “Clair de ____” 61. Serengeti sound 62. *Preserve by adding salt 63. Old Norse texts 66. “____ the ramparts...”

68. D.C. time

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