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October 16, 2019

Steering towards a better future Partnership between Epworth Children & Family Services and LETA Charitable Foundation helps provide vehicles to young people in need

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The partnership between Epworth Children & Family Services (located at 7520 Natural Bridge Rd.) and Frank Leta’s LETA Charitable Foundation have made a great impact on the transportation needs of 30 older youth since 2017. The implementation of United Way’s Individual Development Account (IDA) program at Epworth has made it possible for these youth to acquire quality preowned automobiles from Frank Leta’s family of dealerships.

Deanna Allsman, Epworth’s Assistant Director of Older Youth Service stated, “We have been in partnership with the United Way IDA program since about 2009. There are several different assets that the youth can purchase with their matched funds which the United Way provides; a vehicle is one of those (assets).”

People who enroll in Epworth’s youth program before their 25th birthday can continue with Epworth’s services going forward. The IDA program helps the older youth learn financial management skills, as well as establish a savings account. Participants can save a maximum of $1,000 and receive a $2,000 match from the United Way. The partnership with the LETA Charitable Foundation matches the IDA amount for an additional $3,000 for cars purchased at a Frank Leta dealership.

“Over the years we struggled with the vehicle part for the youth,” stated Allsman. “Most of our youth don’t have any credit and they lack co-signers. So, they were purchasing vehicles for $2,000 to $3,000 which means they’re not getting the most reliable vehicles out there. (We had) been talking about how we can assist these youth in connecting them with a car dealership that would provide

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Pg. F-1 CLASSIFIEDS AND HOME & GARDEN. Pg. F-2 /F-3 Submitted photo Juliona Wease bought a 2012 Kia Rio from Frank Leta Acura thanks to the LETA Charitable foundation and Epworth’s Individual Development Account program, which is funded by the United Way and implemented by Epworth.

them with a reasonable finance option so they could purchase more reliable vehicles.”

The partnership recently marked the purchase of its 30th car since the program began.

Juliona Wease bought a 2012 Kia Rio from Frank Leta Acura thanks to the foundation and the IDA program.

Wease is a 22-year-old mother of two who participated in the partnership because she needed a reliable car to get back and forth to work and to pick her children up from daycare. She is currently attending school Strayer University and studying business management.

Allsman stated that in 2017 while Epworth’s former chief development officer was discussing the transportation issues of its youth

with Steve Brown, General Manager of Frank Leta Acura, Epworth’s officer discovered that the LETA Charitable Foundation partnered with other agencies to assist them with acquiring vehicles for their clients. The conversation resulted in Allsman collaborating with the Foundation for Epworth’s youth.

“They were very excited about the IDA program,” stated Allsman, “because the youth have an investment in the money. (The youth) are attending the financial education classes and they’re saving their own money – they’re already inve “We had a relationship with (Epworth) prior to forming our foundation,” stated Brown.

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‘STEERING’ from cover “When we formed the foundation, we decided that we wanted to focus on helping people who hadn’t already had a chance in life to be productive members of society and maybe they were dealt a bad hand. We wanted to give them a ‘hand-up.’ Some of these kids who go through the Epworth program have had a challenging beginning to their life. We felt a partial donation of a vehicle would allow them the mobility that they would need to transport themselves to work or school, or if they have children.

Any of those situations are a lot more challenging in St. Louis when you don’t have personal transportation. So, we wanted to make it as easy as possible for the people who have already shown initiative and determination to make something of themselves – not (letting) their past predict their future.”

Allsman explained further how the LETA Charitable Foundation’s partnership makes the $6,000 possible for acquiring one of the dealership’s automobiles.

“Not only is (the foundation) contributing the $3,000,” stated Allsman, “they are taking (the purchase of) that

vehicle down to ‘cost.’ They are not going to make any profit off these vehicles that they are selling to our youth.

That $6,000 goes to the purchase of the vehicle. Our real goal is that we don’t want the youth to have to finance.

This gives them a nice reliable vehicle for their first vehicle purchase. We did have one youth who decided she could afford to finance a little additional for her vehicle, so Frank Leta really worked on getting her a reasonable finance rate.”

Brown shared that ancillary products (warranty, maintenance, etc.) are also sold at cost.

According to Allsman, the allotment of two years to save money to qualify for the foundation’s match is a requirement of the United Way program. With approval from the United Way, that timeline may be extended in some cases. Additionally, Allsman shared that participants are not required to save the full $1,000; a two-toone match is possible with a savings of $500. However, there will be less available funding for a vehicle purchase. Participants may opt to use their IDA savings and

matched funds from the United Way towards other major needs such as a security deposit for a new apartment, furniture, secondary education, or a bicycle and helmet in lieu of a car, for example.

All youth are required to be employed to participate in the IDA program, and must attend 16 hours of financial literacy hosted at Epworth. The United Way secures all presenters for the classes. In addition to these presenters who are United Way partners from financial institutions, the University of Missouri-St. Louis facilitates some classes at Epworth’s facility.

“The staff members at Frank Leta that have helped our youth purchase the vehicles have been so extremely helpful for them,” shared Allsman. “They really take the time to explain what they need to be looking for when they’re purchasing a vehicle. We teach that to youth in a classroom setting – what to look for. But when they’re going to put that information into practice – the staff at Frank Leta take the time to care enough to explain the whole process to these youth.”

Common Sense Companies award scholarships At a recent meeting of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce, something incredible happened. Common Sense Companies, an NWCC member, shocked and stunned the room when they awarded $442,000 in college scholarships to assorted Chamber members on behalf of their families. Common Sense Companies has an amazing scholarship program (through Sage Scholars), accepted at over 400 colleges and universities throughout the United States (including Fontbonne, Lindenwood, Quincy, Stevens and Missouri Baptist just to mention a couple locally).

This program is for your children, grandchildren, nieces, neph-

ews, stepchildren, godchildren and foster children ages zero-16 years old. Please note, the earlier the age of enrollment, the larger the scholarship will be worth (please note, this is not a 529 plan).

There is no money out of your pocket, the colleges supply the scholarships.

If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact Common Sense Companies at 314-266-1582 or e-mail collegesolutions@commonsensecompanies.com to find out times for your upcoming informational meeting.

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By Rick L. Stevens

Expanding Medicaid: better health and a better future for Missourians Those of us who work for an employer that offers health insurance are lucky. We make a wage that helps us put food on the table and allows us to buy necessities when needed. If a medical need arises, we can usually take care of it before it becomes worse. And as we know, delaying care can often turn something small into a life-threatening emergency down the road.

But this isn’t the case for about 200,000 Missourians who do not have insurance.

More than 71 percent of the people who could have insurance coverage through expansion are hardworking people with jobs making tough choices. This may be the person that served you coffee this morning or the daycare worker that takes care of kids. They are Missourians that have slipped through the cracks in our health care system, making too much to qualify for Medicaid and not enough to be able to afford coverage on the health insurance exchange. When a health care need arises, their choices are often heartbreaking. Do they buy need-

ed medicine or buy dinner to feed their family? Should they see a doctor or pay their rent or mortgage?

Currently a custodial parent can earn no more than $3,162 a year and get Medicaid coverage. If you are a senior or are blind or disabled, you can earn no more than $10,617 in order to make sure you have Medicaid coverage. If a low-income worker exceeds these minimal caps, they risk losing their coverage.

BJC HealthCare has always supported access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance coverage. This month we joined a coalition of doctors, nurses, patients, business executives, Washington University School of Medicine professionals and health care supporters in the launch of a statewide campaign to let voters decide whether Missouri should expand Medicaid. The campaign, called Healthcare for Missouri, is working to put language before voters on the 2020 ballot. In order to do that, 172,000 signatures will need to be collected.

And while Medicaid expansion is the right thing to do, it’s also the fiscally responsible thing to do. Medicaid expansion will bring back more than $1 billion of Missourians’ federal tax dollars every year. This is expected to help keep rural hospitals open and create thousands of jobs.

This ballot measure lets Missourians decide what’s best. I hope you will join us and other providers across the state in supporting the ballot initiative and sign the petition to help put it on the 2020 ballot.

For more information and to learn how to help, visit www.healthcareformissouri.org.

Rick L. Stevens is President of Christian Hospital.

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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Free dental care available at Give Kids A Smile clinic Gum disease, cavities and tooth decay is avoidable. Much comes down to brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist. The problem is many kids do to not have access to the dental health basics and are living in pain, having trouble concentrating in school and dealing with self-esteem issues. To raise awareness about the epidemic of untreated dental disease and increase access to oral health care, Give Kids A Smile is hosting a free dental clinic for those in need on Oct. 25 and Oct 26 at Saint Louis University’s Center for Advanced Dental Education. Care is provided by appointment only. Patient registration can be completed through Oct. 18, by calling Give Kids A Smile at 636-397-6453.

The two-day free dental clinic is designed to meet the dental health needs of newborns through school-aged children up to 14 years old (through eighth grade), who have Medicaid, qualify for the free school lunch program or need dental assistance due to other special circumstances. Registered children will receive X-rays, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants, as well as fillings, root canals and oral surgery, if needed.

All care is provided in a non-intimidating, funfilled environment that includes an entertainment area featuring music, interactive games, face painters and balloon artists. Each child goes home with a free healthy lunch and a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and more.

“Thanks to the selfless dedication of hundreds

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of volunteer dental professionals and sponsors like Delta Dental of Missouri, Cardinals Care, The Orthwein Foundation and The Dana Brown Charitable Fund, we have the capacity and resources to provide comprehensive dental services, completely free of charge, for up to 600 local kids,” said Erica Steen, executive director of Give Kids A Smile. “We want to make sure as many kids gain access to this care as possible, so we recommend parents and caregivers make their child’s appointment now.”

The patient registration process includes the completion of health history and consent forms.

Those who may need assistance coordinating transportation to or from the clinic are encouraged to reach out early. To learn more about Give Kids A Smile call 636-397-6453 or visit www.gkas.org.

CONCERT REVIEW:

By Scott Shy

An elegant reflection of Chinese culture and dance Cultural Dances From Northeast China performed to a packed house at the Lee Theatre in the UMSL Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center as part of the International Performing Art Series.

This collection of dancers are part of the Heilongjiang Art Vocational College, which is the only full-time public comprehensive art vocational college in Heilongjiang Province, China.

The dancers performed a variety of styles, some theatrical and others as more unified ensembles.

Each specific dance performance demonstrated the utmost poise and technical skill while being a perfect conduit for a large range of expressive emotions and stories. The costuming proved to be captivating with a full spectrum of colors and styles to match each piece. Many of the costumes appeared to be modern, while a few reflected other eras and traditions.

The E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater is a truly intimate setting to experience the sights and sounds of this fascinating culture. Music was provided by the St. Louis Promusica Choir, whose repertoire includes sacred, folk and popular songs in English and Chinese. Though I was completely

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new to this music, their performance had a strong nostalgic impression that reminded me of the importance music has in capturing history and allowing it to be revisited and therefore re-experienced.

The International Performing Art Series is presented by UMSL Global and continues with other performances scheduled this year including: Nobuntu, the female acappella quintet from Zimbabwe on Oct. 18. While the resident Madco dancers present the new faces of MADCO 2 in their first dance concert of the season on Oct 19 and 20. See https://www.touhill.org/events for complete event schedule.

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Community News winner of Missouri Press Association awards The Community News was the recipient of five awards in the Missouri Press Association 2019 Better Newspaper Contest.

The Community News won first and second place in the Magazine/Alternative Publication category for CrossRoads and Our Town magazines respectively.

Community News columnist Cindy Moore received second place in the Best Columnist-Humorous category.

Staff writer Brett Auten was the recipient of a third place award for Best Sports Feature Story and a third place award for Best Story About the Outdoors.

“It is always an honor to be recognized by the Missouri Press Association,” said Community News Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Mathew DeKinder. “Our staff works very hard to provide the high quality of coverage our readers have come to expect. These awards are a reflection of that hard work and dedication.”

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The Walk Through History program unveils its 41st plaque An overwhelming crowd of family and friends gathered in front of 525 rue St. Francois on Sept. 25 to unveil the 41st Walk Through History plaque in honor of the late Grace Zykan before the start of the last Wednesday Night Out festivities which was sponsored by Hendel’s Café.

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Venus Martz, the President/CEO of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce made a special announcement that at their upcoming 65th Anniversary Awards luncheon in 2020, the chamber will begin the “Zykan Lifetime Achievement Award” in recognition of Grace and the Zykan family’s important role in the community. This award will be given to an individual that has positively impacted and created a better North County community throughout their lives, just like Grace. Others that were scheduled to speak in honor of Grace Zykan was Becky Touchette, President of the Soroptimist International Club of St. Louis, longtime close friend and Co-Chairman www.perfecthandstl.com of the Florissant Fall Festival Committee, Diana Weidinger and Don Zykan, Jr. Grace Ebbesmeyer was born the second youngest of nine.

She married Don Zykan, Sr. in May of 1951 where Grace and Don, Sr. raised five children. Grace was an officer and owner of the Zykan Brothers Family Business. She was named Chamber Outstanding Person of the Year in 2006.

She also was the receiver of the Christian Hospital Paul Detrick Award. She was very active in the community and was a member of many local organizations including The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, North County Incorporated, Florissant Old Town Partners and the Soroptimist International of St. Louis where she was the past president for both of these organizations, Marygrove, Christian Hospital Foundation, Valley Industries and TEAM which was very near and dear to her heart. “Amazing Grace” which everyone would call her loved her huge family and countless number of friends. She generously contributed her time and talents to the community for decades.

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Northwest Views: A healthy lifestyle can be good for your brain

By Sarah Lovegreen While Alzheimer’s cannot be prevented, treated or cured, recent research studies show that certain lifestyle factors impact not only the health of your body but also the health of your brain. By changing your lifestyle, you can actually reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

Based on this research, the Alzheimer’s Association has developed a list of healthy habits to incorporate into your daily life. When possible, combine these habits to achieve maximum benefit for the brain and body: 1. Break a sweat: Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates your heart rate and increases blood flow to the brain and body.

2. Hit the books: Formal education in any stage of life will help reduce your risk of cognitive decline and dementia. For example, take a class at a local college, community center or online.

3. Butt out: Evidence shows that smoking increases risk of cognitive decline. Quitting smoking can reduce that risk to levels comparable to those who have not smoked.

4. Follow your heart: Evidence shows that risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke – obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes – negatively impact your cognitive health.

5. Heads up: Brain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Wear a seat belt, use a helmet when riding a bike, and take steps to prevent falls.

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6. Fuel up right: Eat a healthy and balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit.

Certain diets, including the Mediterranean diet, have been shown to contribute to risk reduction.

7. Catch some ZZZ’s: Not getting enough sleep due to conditions like insomnia or sleep apnea may result in problems with memory and thinking.

Sarah Lovegreen is Vice President of Programs for Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter 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.

8. Take care of your mental health: Some studies link a history of depression with increased risk of cognitive decline, so seek medical treatment if you have symptoms of depression, anxiety or other mental health concerns.

9. Stump yourself: Challenge and activate your mind. Complete a jigsaw puzzle.

Do something artistic. Play games that make you think strategically. Challenging your mind may have short- and long-term benefits for your brain.

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Buddy up: Staying socially engaged may support brain health. Find ways to be part of your local community such as volunteering at a local animal shelter or just share activities with friends and family.

It’s never too late or too early to start thinking about your brain’s health. To learn more about how lifestyle factors impact brain health visit our website - alz.org/ greatermissouri.

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Normandy board member retires, plans to remain active in community An established investment banker, Richard Ryffel works with a myriad of clients who need his advice on resolving their financial challenges. He joined the Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board at one of the most challenging times in the district’s history.

The state had stripped the district’s accreditation, the transfer program was beginning and Normandy was approaching bankruptcy.

Actually, calling it challenging, is an understatement.

“People were animated Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative and yelling,” Ryffel recalled Richard Ryffel (center) was presented a plaque in recognition of his service on the Normandy of those initial public JEGB Joint Executive Governing Board. Ryffel is shown here with JEGB members Sara Foster, Rev. Cedric meetings. “Those were Portis, Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge, Sheila Williams and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles J. Pearson. some pretty tough days.”

After serving five years — including stints as the board’s president and ence as an educator; and Sara Foster’s expertise vice president — Ryffel stepped down from the in Human Resources.

Normandy JEGB in May. And while he stepped “The same way we were a working board, all into a rocky situation, the husband and father of us have brought something tactical to the disof four felt an obligation to serve when he was trict,” Ryffel continued. “We were rolling up our asked. Ryffel was approached by influential sleeves and really getting involved in operationmembers of the community, including Maxine al issues. It was very actionable from day one.”

Clark (founder and former CEO of Build-AAnd the evidence of the efforts is visible. The Bear) to serve on the appointed school board in district’s finances have rebounded where in the newly formed Normandy Schools Collabo- 2017, teachers and staff received their first pay rative. Ryffel also had a connection to Norman- increase in eight years. Student test scores condy through his service on the Beyond Housing tinue to improve, helping the district earn proboard of directors. visional accreditation in 2017. Not the end goal “Having worked in the 24:1 (24 communities of full accreditation, but a major accomplishof the Normandy district’s footprint) and in ment earned in just three years.

North County generally for so many years, I felt And the residents’ confidence in the district like I had a handle on some of the challenges,” is growing. In 2017, the district won a $23 milRyffel explained. “But we weren’t making ade- lion bond issue election, receiving close to 70 quate progress in addressing this, and I wanted percent of the votes cast. With these additionto get involved in helping to solve these chal- al funds, the district built additions to Jefferlenges.” son and Washington elementary schools, and a One of the major issues facing Normandy new Early Learning Center for students in prewhen Ryffel joined the board was the district’s school, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten. financial outlook. With the state-mandated “We had the momentum on our side and our transfer program, students left Normandy, and community has consistently stood with us,” Ryfwith them, went millions of dollars for tuition fel said. “Presenting the bond issue was a way to to receiving districts. Many thought the district show the residents that we were serious about would go bankrupt. the future of Normandy and we wanted to make “I had a pretty good sense (of school finance) the investment necessary to continue that forhaving worked with similar school districts,” ward movement.”

Ryffel explained. “I was familiar with bond fiNow that Ryffel has stepped down, he plans to nancing and other tools districts have at their continue to serve the North County community disposal. I could analyze financial statements, with Beyond Housing, working to bring needso along with the MSBA training, I was able to ed resources to the Normandy area. He is also help in this area.” a member of a group called Normandie FORE, The district’s finances have since stabilized, as looking to revive the Normandie Golf Course as well as other areas of the operation. Ryffel cred- a public and educational resource. its his fellow board members who come from a For board members following in Ryffel’s variety of industries for helping to turn around shoes, his advice is simple.

Normandy. For example, Rev. Cedric Portis’ ex“This district can be a force for change in pertise in construction and engineering; Pame- North County, a part of the area’s revitalization,” la Westbrooks-Hodge’s expertise in IT, finance, he said. “Do your best. The students and famiand strategic planning; Sheila Williams’ experi- lies deserve it.”

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Delta Dental of Missouri awards $141,000 in oral health grants to aid Missouri residents Submitted photo

To help meet the dental health needs of children and adults, Delta Dental of Missouri – the state’s leading dental benefits provider – recently awarded $141,000 in grant funding to five organizations in St. Louis and Hannibal, Missouri. This support is part of more than $1.2 million in funding commitments through the company’s 2019 Mission Giving Program, which supports oral health initiatives, educational programs and charitable causes that help educate people about the importance of dental health and provide free care to children and adults in need.

“Our mission is to improve oral health and help everyone at every age have a healthy smile,” said Rob Goren, president and chief executive officer at Delta Dental of Missouri. “We’re excited to support a number of Missouri organizations to help more people access vital dental care and educational services, so they can live better lives through improved dental health.”

The $141,000 in grant funding was awarded to the following organizations: • $75,000 – Give Kids A Smile (St. Louis) – to help provide comprehensive dental care to children in need throughout the St. Louis region through free, biannual clinics • $10,000 – St. Louis County Library Foundation (St.

Louis) – to further the Born to Read Program, which distributes educational materials with information about oral health during a child’s first year of life to new parents at seven St. Louis County hospitals • $25,000 – Clarity Healthcare (Hannibal, Missouri.) – to expand the comprehensive dental care provided to mothers with low incomes and children in Hannibal, Paris and other cities in Monroe County, as well as to those living in Pike County • $20,000 – Nine Network Public Media (St. Louis) – to expand the reach of Bright

by Text, a statewide program that distributes oral health and child development information to a caregiver’s phone • $11,000 – Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (St. Louis) – to support its April Showers initiative, which collects and distributes personal care items for those in need, and will help connect families with dental care resources Delta Dental of Missouri’s more than $1.2 million in funding commitments include support for other key initiatives during the remainder of 2019.

These include HealthWorks!® Kids’ Museum St. Louis, the Missouri Dental Sealant Program, the Healthy Kids Express

Dental Program, as well as Missouri dental student loan repayment programs, which encourage dentists to serve in areas of need in exchange for assistance with repayment of educational loans. Delta Dental of Missouri’s 2019 Mission Giving Program will also help fund its long-running Land of Smiles® touring educational show, which visits hundreds of Missouri schools each year, teaching good dental health habits to tens of thousands of grade-schoolers. Remaining funds available through the company’s Mission Giving Program will be awarded in the coming months.

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EVENTS Oct. 16: 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.

Oct. 17-19: Book sale

FLIERS (Friends of the Ferguson Library) Fall Book Sale takes place Oct. 17 from 4 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 18 from 9 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. and Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. at the Ferguson Public Library Auditorium at 35 North Florissant Road. Books for all ages and interests. Proceeds go to the library and the workers are all volunteers.

Oct. 18: Trivia night

Hairy Scary Trivia Night benefitting homeless families who are served the Loaves and Fishes Homeless Shelter and Food Pantry takes place at 7 p.m. at Ross Hall on the campus of CBC High School at 1800 LaSalle Dr. For

more information contact Loaves and Fishes at www.loavesandfishes-stl.org or call 314-291-3457.

on. The event features games, pumpkin garden skills, crafts, soups and salad dinner from garden vegetables.

Oct. 18: Halloween dance and costume party

Oct. 18: Pork steak dinner

A Halloween dance and costume party is co-sponsored by the Florissant Parks and Recreation Department and D.A.R.E from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the John F Kennedy Center for fifth-through-eighth graders. This will be a night of fun and dancing.

Pizza and soda are included along with a DJ, candy, games and prizes.

Costumes are strongly encouraged.

Tickets are $6 for residents, $8 for non-residents. Tickets required upon entry and are on sale at JFK and JJE centers. For additional information call 314-921-4250.

Oct. 19: Garden festival

Community Gardens of Hope Hill Garden Festival takes place from 4 – 7 p.m. at North Hills United Methodist Church at 10771 Trask Dr. in Fergus-

Pork steak 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.

Oct. 19: Race to the Shrine

The Sixth Annual Empower North County’s Race to the Shrine will be held at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine beginning with the Tiny Tots Trot at 3:30 p.m. (five years and under), onemile Fun Run that starts at 3:40 p.m., and the 5k Race starts at 4 p.m. The Race to the Shrine benefits multiple programs with local area Florissant nonprofit organizations. To participate visit www.racetotheshrine.org for further details or contact Kyle Rainbolt or Melissa Fitzgerald at racetotheshrine@gmail.com.

Oct. 23: 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.

Oct. 25: 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.

Oct. 26: Mother son superhero carnival

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Oct. 26: Senior citizen trip

Florissant senior citizen trip to the Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival takes place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tickets are $7 for residents, $9 for non-residents – includes transportation only. Lunch is at your own expense. Tickets will be sold to residents and non-residents in the Florissant Senior Center at 621 rue St. Francois. Call the Senior Center at 314-839-7605, for more information.

Oct. 26: Family Boo Bash

Kids, come dressed in costume and trick or treat at the James J. Eagan Center from 12 - 2 p.m. from Florissant Parks and Recreation staff, other city departments and local businesses and organizations. There will be food trucks, activities, games and plenty of treats and candy. This event is free and open to everyone. Contact Lisa Welch at lwelch@florissantmo. com for more information or call 314-921-4466.

Oct. 28: Photography lecture

Commercial, portrait and sports photography will be the focus at the seventh annual Peterson Photography Lecture Series at St. Louis Community College at Meramec. “In the Game: Four Photographic Professionals” includes Kimberly Chapman-Peluso, Scott Rovak, Tom Tussey and Marian Wyse. There will be a reception from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Humanities East, Room 133 followed by the lecture from 7 - 9 p.m. at Lecture Hall, Room 103 at STLCC-Meramec at 11333 Big Bend Road. The Peterson Photography Lecture Series is free and open to the public; please RSVP to attend by contacting the St. Louis Community College Foundation at alumni@stlcc.edu.

The Sparrow’s Nest Teen Maternity Home that serves the metro St. Louis area is hosting their second annual Mother Son Superhero Carnival fundraiser from 3 to 5 p.m. at West County Assembly of God at 13431 N. Outer Rd. in Town and Country. Moms and sons are encouraged to come dressed in their superhero costumes to experience a super-fun, superhero afternoon. This event is designed to appeal to boys ages 3-12.

All proceeds benefit The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Home. Event tickets are $35 per mom and son, with ticket cost decreasing for each additional child. For more information on sponsorship, volunteering or to purchase tickets, visit www.thesparrowsneststl.org.

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.

Oct. 26: Benefit dance

Nov 3: Quilt Bingo

The Breakfast Club, Inc, a breast cancer support group, is hosting its eighth annual Pink Posse Roundup for a Cure benefit dance from 8 p.m. to midnight at Machinist Hall at 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd. in St. Louis County. Tickets are $20 per person in advance or at the door. For more information visit www.breakfastclub-stl.org or call 314-972-8883.

Oct. 26: Halloween costume party

A Halloween costume party with live music will take place at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 7 to 11 p.m.

All profits go to support veterans. For

Oct. 30: Karaoke

Nov. 2: Rummage sale

Calvary UCC’s Rummage Sale takes place from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 2901 Hartland Avenue in Sycamore Hills, one block from Ritenour Middle School.

St. Ferdinand Ladies Sodality Quilt Bingo, doors open 11a.m., games begin at 1 p.m. in school gym at 1735 Charbonier Rd. in Florissant. Twelve beautiful hand-quilted quilts, cash prizes, raffle, pull tabs and refreshments available.

Nov. 8: Trivia night

The Midas Hospitality Family Foundation will host its third annual “A Night for the Children” trivia at Orlando’s Event and Conference Centers at 2050 Dorsett Village in Maryland Heights. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Tickets for the trivia night are $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. For more in-

formation or to sign up, email familyfoundation@midashospitality.com or call 314-692-0100.

Nov. 8: Trivia night

Trivia night fundraiser for Garry Lake takes place at St. Rose Parish Hall at 2650 Parker Rd. in Florissant at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Beer and snacks provided. Tickets cost $20 per person or $160 for a table of eight. To Donate Directly to Garry’s Special Needs Trust, make check out to “ArcareTrust II FBO Garry Lake,” and Mail to: PO Box 12890, Overland Park, KS 66282-2890. For more details call Connie at 314-363-5969 or email: Wilson.joe7@sbcglobal.net.

Nov. 9: Meat shoots

The Florissant Eagles 3638 is hosting weekly meat shoots on Saturdays at the Florissant Aerie located at 15245 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant.

Shoots start at noon and run until early evening every Saturday until Nov. 9. For more information call 314-838-3470.

Dec. 14: Grief share

This Grief Share 13-week session (no cost) runs every Saturday from Sept.

21 through Dec. 14 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ at 16460 New Halls Ferry in Florissant.

For more information contact Arthur Matthews at 314-839-1449.

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

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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • October 16, 2019 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 @314540-5223.

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: 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 Floris-

sant 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: Food pantry

Every second Tuesday of the month, food pantry takes place from 9 - 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. – noon at St. Andrew United Methodist Church at 3975 N. US Highway 67 in Florissant. Other times by appointment, call 314-837-4233.

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.

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.

Business

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

Thursdays: Bingo

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

Thursdays: Quilting guild

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.

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.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

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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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.

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.

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 314-921-2132.

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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 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.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month

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Indoor soccer players wanted The St. Louis Ambush is a professional indoor soccer team that plays in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena.

The team will hold tryouts for the 2019-2020 season on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20.

The location will be Vetta-St Charles at 1425 St. Peters Cottleville Rd. in Cottleville.

You must register online.

The Ambush coaches and staff will evaluate the talent with the owners present as well.

The Ambush first home game is Nov 29 against the Milwaukee Wave at 7:05 p.m.

Go to www.STLAmbush.com for all the details. * Kick your way into history Indoor football players wanted The St. Louis Stampede is a professional indoor football that plays in the National Gridiron League (NGL) with home games at the Family Arena starting in March.

Head Coach Jeff Hunt will be present along with his staff on Nov. 9 to evaluate the players for the upcoming season.

The location will be Dellwood Recreational Center at 10266 W. Florissant in St. Louis.

For more details go to www.NGLFootball.com, go to ‘Teams’, then click on Stampede, then click on tryout and the form is at the bottom or call 314-869-8686. * Could be the start of a football career.

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Congrats to the kings of roller derby on their five championships The St. Louis Gatekeepers’ Scott Meyer along with the rest of his teammates won their fifth consecutive Men’s Roller Derby Association (MRDA) flat track championship this past weekend in Denver, Colorado. They beat the Magic City team 154-117.

Meyer’s commented to his teammates, “Other cities have trained with the best like you do, built their squads from scratch like you do, brought in ringers (which you don’t do), but they haven’t been able to knock you off your perch. You had a tough season with big names stepping down or being hurt, and new people stepping up. Get some rest.” Meyer’s wife Dallis was by his side the whole time as one of the biggest cheerleaders. * What an accomplishment Congrats to Stully for being the new media relations guru The St. Louis BattleHawks is a football team that is a member of the XFL owned-and-operated by Vince McMahon of World Wrestling Entertainment. The team will play its home games at The Dome at America’s Center in downtown St. Louis in February.

Brian Stull has been appointed to run the communications and media relations for the team.

Stull comments, “My sincere appreciation and thanks to all of you who’ve been part of the ride all these years – from covering the World Series to WrestleManias to the Stanley Cup and lots in between. It’s been awesome, but I attended my last game down at the ballpark. I am excited to share that I’ve accepted a position to head up the communications and media relations with the St. Louis BattleHawks and ready to help get football back up and running in the Lou!” * Well deserved 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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A festive fall treat

Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

This ultimate fall dessert is filled with caramel sauce, topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting and drizzled with even more caramel sauce.

Family and friends can enjoy every morsel of this moist, autumn-themed cake.

Pumpkin Caramel Spice Cake Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 1 box spice cake mix 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin 1 cup water 1/2 cup canola oil 3 eggs

1 1/2 cups caramel sauce, divided 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese 2 tablespoons milk 1 cup powdered sugar 1 carton whipped topping

Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly spray 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In bowl, mix cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil and eggs until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30-33 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in middle of cake comes out clean.

While cake is hot, using end of wooden spoon, poke holes throughout top of cake. In microwave, heat 1 1/4 cups caramel sauce. Pour sauce into holes of cake. Let cool completely.

In bowl, mix cream cheese and milk. Gradually add powdered

sugar while mixing. Mix until smooth. Fold whipped topping into mixture.

Spread frosting over cake, pressing frosting into holes of cake.

Smooth out frosting.

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‘Joker’ is the latest controversial movie

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Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

n the broadest terms, movies are intended as entertainment and escapism, allowing viewers to put their everyday lives aside for a few hours.

Some films stir up controversy and concern; however, before they even arrive on screen. Such is the case with “Joker,” a solo film for one of Batman’s greatest foes. In the classic, campy 1960’s “Batman” TV series, the villain was more of a buffoon than anything else. Joaquin Phoenix’s performance in the current film highlights the character’s ultra-violent tendencies, though.

Prior to its release, there were concerns about a repeat of the shooting at a showing of “The Dark Knight Rises.” In 2012, an armed James Eagan Holmes went into a Colorado movie theater and shot into the audience, killing 12 patrons and wounding dozens more.

Holmes’ actions prompted theaters across the country to increase security. Except for one patron reportedly cheering loudly for the onscreen violence, “Joker” only made headlines thanks to its $96 million opening weekend.

Controversial films take many forms.

1978’s “Pretty Baby,” a historical drama, dealt with legal prostitution in New Orleans in 1917. At the age of 12, Brooke Shields played

British comedy troupe Monty Python released “Life of Brian,” a satirical take on the Passion of Christ. Graham Chapman played Brian Cohen, a young man who was born at the same time as Jesus. Many mistakenly through he was the Messiah, with highly comedic results.

Though it was pure farce, it was considered blasphemous at the Photo courtesy Warner Bros. time and banned in some countries. In later years, though, it a child prostitute in one of the brothels. The has received accolades.

More recently, “Unplanned” caused a stir movie caused a stir due to its subject matdue to its graphic portrayal of an abortion. ter and nude scenes featuring the underage Shields. In some countries, the film was It was based on the life of Abby Johnson, a banned or censored, but the uncut version former abortion clinic manager for Planned Parenthood. The film showed Johnson’s was eventually released on DVD years ago.

St. Louis had a small part in the furor sur- change-of-heart about her work and subserounding “The Last Temptation of Christ” in quent transformation into a Pro-Life advo1988. Before he began criticizing the Marvel cate. Distributed by Pure Flix, which focuses Cinematic Universe, Martin Scorsese direct- on faith-based films, “Unplanned” received ed this take on the life of Jesus Christ. As the an “R” rating for content. Reportedly, the title indicated, Jesus, played by Willem Dafoe, movie’s Twitter account also was banned, at struggled with various human temptations least temporarily.

These days, more and more things have beincluding lust. The Avalon Theater was one of the few theaters to show the film and reli- come controversial, which means more movgious protestors showed up in force outside ies will likely be scrutinized. Controversy, such as the concerns about “Joker,” can lead the theater during its limited run.

A decade before Scorsese’s take on Jesus, the to great box office results, however.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: World Series

‘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

Let Sleeping Cats Lie

Ahh, to sleep like a cat. I’m so freakin’ jealous.

At any moment during the day, those whiskered lumps of lard can drop like a sack of wet cement into a cramped shoebox or a laundry basket of unwashed socks and undershorts and drift into sweet slumberland like they’ve been injected with elephant tranquilizer.

Not me.

I have not had a full night’s sleep since 1986. I remember the moment vividly. I awoke from a deep restful snooze. I was confused at first and my mind was full of questions: Where am I? I feel so refreshed; so wide awake and ready to take on the day. Oh crap, I must be dead. This must be heaven because I feel so revitalized and full of energy and...have to go to the bathroom really, really badly! Are there restrooms in the hereafter? I certainly hope so, but maybe I’ve ended up in the opposite direction.

Maybe I’m in hell. This could be the punishment.

The bad people are cursed for all eternity with the agonizing urge to go to the bathroom, but are forever unable to relieve themselves.

I slapped myself and realized I had been semiconscious. I looked around in my darkened bedroom for the clock. There it was on my nightstand, completely obliterated by my fat snoozing feline.

What time was it? I wanted to see, but as everyone knows it’s ba-a-ad luck to move a sleeping cat.

I once knew a lady who had to stay in the same

position for five hours while her tubby tabby dozed away on her lap. Her leg was bent at an odd angle and she was unable to readjust it for fear of disturbing the snoozing blob. She developed a severe case of sciatica shortly thereafter. “She should have moved,” you say. “Negative,” I say. Better to battle permanent nerve damage than to anger the cat gods.

But foolish me, I had to know the time. It was probably 7 a.m. I guessed. I moved the cat.

Wrong move. It was 10 at night. The alarm would not go off for another nine hours. I hadn’t slept a wink after all and from that time forward I have not slept through another night.

Did I mention, never move a sleeping cat. It’s ba-a-ad luck.

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.

ACROSS 1. At a great distance 5. *TV network, last aired World Series in 1993 8. Biological blueprint 11. “For” in Spanish 12. Clarified butter 13. Kind of Wrangler 14. Foolish person 15. Capital of Latvia 16. More so than #16 Down 17. *As opposed to #51 Across 19. Grateful Dead’s kind of rock 20. Like Hitler’s ideal 21. Bugling ungulate 22. *2018 World Series winner 25. Like default settings 28. American cuckoo 29. Interstellar cloud 32. Female gamete 34. Noonan in “Caddyshack” 36. Olympic chant 37. Related on mother’s side 38. Narc’s unit 39. Kind of acid 41. MountbattenWindsor ____ Markle 42. Financial deficit 44. Made noise

46. “I ____ You Babe” 47. Next step for juvenile 49. Dylan Thomas, e.g.

51. *League with most World Series victories 54. Miss America’s headgear 55. ____ en scene 56. Successor 58. Picnic invaders 59. Change for a five 60. Marine eagle 61. Unknown power 62. *Formerly known as Stockings 63. Shirt is tied, then ____ DOWN 1. City dwelling, abbr.

2. Babe in the woods 3. Cantatrice’s offering 4. Drum sound 5. Formal dishes 6. Between “begin” and “begun” 7. Notary Public’s mark 8. Cold cuts store 9. Demand 10. Credit card acronym 12. Breakwater 13. *Single series HR record holder 16. Opposite of sunkissed 18. Often-missed humor

21. *Pitching stat 22. Hard place to scratch?

23. Currently broadcasting 24. Sashay 25. Surveyor’s map 26. *1984 winner Darrell or 1986 loser Dwight 27. Tutor’s student 30. *World Series playby-play announcer 31. Take illegal drugs 33. Fitting reward 35. *2018 losing team 37. Cause for food recall 39. Adam of “Stand and Deliver” fame 40. Hardens 43. I, to a Greek 45. Used a backscratcher, e.g.

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