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November 13, 2019

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COMMUNITY VOICES

By Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart.

Pg. 2 Four of Circus Harmony’s flying children land at Cirque du Soleil. Pg. 3

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Submitted photo (From left) Reverend Michael Murphy, pastor of St. Ferdinand, stands with Don Krause of Krause Kakes and Katering and Patricia Meitz, president of the St. Ferdinand Thanksgiving Dinner.

Volunteers put in days of work getting ready for the annual St. Ferdinand Thanksgiving Dinner, which provides a free meal to the community

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By Charlotte Beard For 20 years, a group of St. Louis North County churches have worked to alleviate some of the challenges of eating alone on Thanksgiving Day or not having the funds to prepare a festive dinner.

Nov. 28 they will resume their annual St. Ferdinand Thanksgiving Dinner (SFTD) at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. The church is located at 1765 Charbonier Road in Florissant. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for both inhouse dining and take out service. In-house service ends at 1:30 p.m. and take out service ends at 2 p.m.

Patricia Meitz, President of the SFTD committee replacing Ellen Lutzow, states, “This free dinner is for the community to come together and share a meal.”

Meitz shared that SFTD served 695 dinners last year. In addition to the side courses and trimmings that go into the typical Thanksgiving Day dinner menu, last year’s service resulted in a lot of turkey distributed. Meitz stated that 34 turkeys totaling 730 lbs. have been ordered for this year’s dinner. Though annually the committee has received monetary donations to purchase turkeys, Krause Kakes and Katering, established in 1974, has carried the torch of preparing the turkeys for free the past 19 years and they will again this year. Don Krause and his family were honored for their years of volunteered service to SFTD’s mission last month at St. Ferdinand.

When asked how he became involved in the yearly initiative, Krause shared, “Pat von

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Nida has been friends of (my wife and I) for years. She contacted me stating she wanted to do something for a Thanksgiving dinner, an ecumenical dinner for all Christian faiths to come together to serve (those in need) and the poor.”

Before the dinner became a parish organization of St. Ferdinand Catholic Church in 2015, Pat von Nida, a parishioner of St. Ferdinand, was inspired by Pope John Paul II’s visit to St. Louis. His focus on interfaith and ecumenical relations motivated her to initiate the dinner in 1999 by gathering churches together in the Florissant area. She asked other churches in Florissant to sponsor a free See ‘TABLE’ page 2

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‘TABLE’ from cover Thanksgiving Day dinner for those who were in need, lonely, or desired a good dinner. Krause made a commitment to prepare the turkeys – roasting, carving and onsite service preparation the day of the event. Krause estimates that his business started out preparing between 20 and 25 turkeys annually for the dinner.

“We’re just one little part taking care of (the turkey preparations),” stated Krause. “There are so many wonderful volunteers.”

Krause shared that his oven capacity allots for the roasting of 10 turkeys at one time. The total preparation time is estimated at 24 hours or two days of roasting on rotation. Currently, he works with one or two other staff members to prepare the turkeys.

“In years past we used to come in and carve all the turkeys,” Krause shared of his children who were at an earlier stage in life 20 years ago. “We did that service.

The (STFD) committee now brings volunteers here the day before (the dinner) and we all come together and carve. It’s really a mechanical operation now.”

Krause shared why he stays committed to the service he provides to STFD. “Scripture says the poor will always be with you,” stated Krause. “We are just called to be of service to help. Simple as that. We can’t cure that – all we can do is be of service to feed. The more peo-

ple get involved they are thankful to give back. That’s the gift – you’re giving back. You’re helping. People are very grateful for it. Coming together as a community, it’s inspiring. I’ll continue this until I guess I can’t do it, or the business isn’t around anymore.”

The dinner will serve its traditional menu of turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberries, green beans, corn, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, salad, rolls, butter and dessert. Helfer’s Bakery is donating sheet cakes, and St. Angela Merici Parish will donate pies. Florissant’s VFW Post is contributing water and soda beverages for the event.

STFD has Odelehr Roadside MarSubmitted photo ket and St. Ferdinand Girl Scouts to Volunteers serve members of the community at the 2018 St. Ferdinand Thanksgiving Dinner. thank respectively who are providing festive decorations of pumpkins and gourds, and handmade creations. Meitz states that the new additions this year—Olivette Missionary Baptist decorations will be available for guests to take home Church and The Body Christian Church. The commitafter the event. In addition, placemats are being made tee is made up of representatives from the churches and by the school children of All Saints Academy of St. Fer- other community volunteers. Volunteers who are not dinand, St. Norbert, and St. Rose. part of the planning committee assist with specific needs SFTD is a 501c3 and all donations go towards pur- the day before and the day of the dinner. chase of food for the dinner. The only exception is the STFD is still accepting monetary donations for this purchase of any advertisement for the dinner to help year’s dinner needs. To donate funds, checks can be them get the word out to the community. SFTD is cur- made payable to “St. Ferdinand Thanksgiving Dinrently made up of the following churches who organized ner” and mailed to: St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, and planned this year’s dinner: Halls Ferry Christian 1765 Charbonier Road, Florissant, MO 63031. Any Church, Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd, St. church or individual that is interested in being inAngela Merici Church, St. Martin De Porres Church, volved in the 2020 planning of the dinner may e-mail St. Norbert Catholic Church, St. Rose Philippine Duch- thanksgivingdinner@stferdinandstl.org. esne, St. Sabina Catholic Church, St. Ferdinand, and two

COMMUNITY VOICES

By Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart

Accountability meets equity Most people and organizations will agree they support equity, even when they don’t truly understand what it is. When addressing equity in education, I personally believe the No Child Left Behind Act has been the most impactful force in defining what has happened in public schools during my 40year career.

The overall goals of No Child Left Behind, and now the Every Student Succeeds Act, are to raise national standards, address academic improvements and accountability, and incorporate school reform in an effort to raise educational excellence for all students. Clearly, our legislators and we as educators have missed the mark because our children and what they know cannot be measured in a testing marathon in a defined few days. I propose we change how we view school reform and accountability and add equity as a partner.

In my opinion, the educational system not only fails to address equitable needs for all students, but also fails to support schools or give credit to schools in addressing those needs. I submit that true equity

would include multiple measures of how a school addresses the whole child. Why not focus on growth that will encourage our students, teachers, and staff?

For example, we know that if we continue to simply track student progress in our traditional ways, we can predict the outcome for diverse student populations.

Yet we continue to rank and sort students based on the same traditional measures.

We then proceed to pat ourselves on the back for doing a good job of educating students who need us least, give ourselves a score for how well we have educated them, then announce our successes to the public, comparing the progress of those students to students whom we have traditionally underserved.

Let us marry equity and accountability by providing resources and training to support the diversity of students we now serve so that districts do not eventually become unable to support our students financially. Reframe teacher education programs so that teachers are trained to work with real students, not just those we used

to consider ideal students. We should focus on funding, piloting, and conducting case studies that reflect innovative practices where individual schools and classrooms try different approaches based on a smaller scale to address the needs of diverse students.

I am proud to be a part of what I can only hope will spark a change for students.

I stand ready to continue to be a voice for our students in the Hazelwood School District and beyond, and advocate for a change in education.

Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart is the proud Superintendent of Schools for the Hazelwood School District serving approximately 18,000 students in the second-largest district in St. Louis County and seventh-largest district in Missouri. She was named 2019 National Superintendent of the Year in August by the National Association of School Superintendents.

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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Four of Circus Harmony’s flying children land at Cirque du Soleil “Circus didn’t change my life. It saved my life,” says Melvin Diggs, a St. Louis native who is currently touring the world with Cirque du Soleil. Melvin and three other young urban St. Louisans are all alumni of St. Louis’ only social circus school, Circus Harmony. In addition to Melvin, three other Circus Harmony students are touring with the renowned Cirque du Soleil.

“It’s just amazing. I’m so thrilled and excited for them,’ said Jessica Hentoff, the Artistic/Executive director of Circus Harmony. “Circus Harmony is a very small school but we have had a rather significant impact on the social circus and now the professional circus world!”

Social circus is an intervention tool used to work with youth at risk. For Circus Harmony it means they use the teaching and performing of circus arts to motivate social change by building character in individuals and building bridges between communities. Their performance troupe, the St. Louis Arches, was founded in 1989. Over the years, the students have become so adept at advanced circus arts that Circus Harmony is now also known as one of the leading pre-professional circus schools in America.

Three young men, Melvin Diggs, Sidney ‘Iking’ Bateman, and Terrance ‘T-Roc’ Robinson are all touring with Cirque du Soleil’s show, “Luzia.” Currently in Vancouver, they next go to London and Moscow. Chauncey Kroner is in Montreal rehearsing for Cirque du Soleil’s new holiday show, “‘Twas the Night Before” which opens in Chicago and then in New York City. From their St. Louis City neighborhoods to these international destinations is quite a journey.

Their journey started at Circus Harmony. They all

came to the circus from different paths. Melvin started with an internship from a local Boys and Girls Club where he worked in the snack bar next to the circus ring. Melvin quickly decided that he would rather be flipping in the ring than making popcorn outside the ring. Sidney was assigned a mentor at his middle school who found out he liked to tumble and brought him to see a show. When Iking saw the mats he couldn’t resist trying them. Terrance was actually found tumbling down the street by Circus Harmony director, Jessica Hentoff, when she chose to drive a different way to work one day. And Chauncey was a boy who liked to jump on of backyard trampoline and when he needed a place to be during the summer, a neighbor suggested the circus.

All four boys found a home and a sense of family at Circus Harmony. They found a place where they could be successful which they had not found anywhere else.

Iking says, “It was a place where I could be free and be myself without any judging. I loved the feeling it gave me to perform. I loved the security and safety it gave that I didn’t have at home or in my neighborhood.”

Sidney, Melvin, and Terrance have already toured the word with other circus companies. Chauncey is just starting his professional circus career but has already performed twice at the Kennedy Center - once with Circus Harmony and once as a special guest with South Africa’s Zip Zap Circus. He also performed for President Obama at the White House.

Whenever they come home, they come to Circus Harmony and help the next generation. They help teach tricks, choreograph acts, and just serve as positive role

Submitted photo Four of Circus Harmony’s former students have landed at Cirque du Soleil.

models for the current generation of flying children.

In Sidney’s words, “This great life, these great life lessons that I’ve learned implement into my life now. They are a big reason why I’m considered so successful in my field. I give my time to Circus Harmony. I come back and work with the kids. I do what I can so that the youth can follow in my footsteps if they want to. It would be wrong if I didn’t do anything at all.”

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Operation Food Search awarded $10,000 Newman’s Own Foundation grant Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, recently received a $10,000 Newman’s Own Foundation grant.

The grant will be used for OFS’ Cooking Matters at the Store program, which provides interactive grocery store tours and cooking demonstrations to show local families and individuals how to make healthy, affordable shopping choices.

Newman’s Own Foundation provides grants to support initiatives that increase access to fresh food and nutrition education in underserved communities. Founded in 1982 by Paul Newman, Newman’s Own, Inc. sells a variety of premium and organic food products and gives 100 percent of the profits to charitable purposes around the world.

OFS’ Tour Event Days, which are free and open to the public, will offer self-guided tours of the supermarket’s produce, bakery, meat, and dairy departments. Participants will observe a live cooking demonstration to help them learn how to prepare and cook nutritious meals at home. Schnucks Markets will feature various food sampling stations for customers that introduce healthy, family-friendly meal choices.

Submitted photo HealthWorks! plans to use the funding, in part, to modernize its Farmer’s Market with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology that will allow children to “scan” foods and learn even more about their respective nutritional values.

HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis receives $10,000 from Bayer Fund The Bayer Fund, formerly known as the Monsanto Fund, has awarded $10,000 in grant funding to support HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis’ “Move It” nutritional education program. The program educates children in pre-K through fifth grade about the importance of nutritional foods and the digestive system.

Since it was introduced in June 2018, the Move It program has been presented to over 1,400 children and caregivers in the St. Louis area. The program gives participants a chance to learn about the value of the five food groups, the special things each type of food does for the body and an explanation of the digestive process – all while they take part in plenty of hands-on fun and opportunities to burn some of the discussed energy sources.

With the allotted funds, HealthWorks! plans to update and modernize the program and its Farmer’s Market, an interactive play area that includes a variety of faux foods, such as fruits and vegetables, that can be “purchased.” The museum will invest in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology that will allow children to “scan” foods with RFID sensors to learn even more about each one’s respective nutritional values. Along with the new scanners, the grant will also allow for the purchase of new tools for the demonstration kitchen, as well as the training of new Health Educators.

“Nutrition is one of – if not the largest – aspect of health and wellness, especially for children,” said Shannon Woodcock, president and chief executive officer of HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis. “The earlier we can develop healthy habits

Submitted photo HealthWorks! plans to use the funding, in part, to modernize its Farmer’s Market with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology that will allow children to “scan” foods and learn even more about their respective nutritional values.

in our children, the more likely they are to stick with them throughout the rest of their lives. We are thankful the Bayer Fund is able to help us further modernize this fun, interactive program so that we may continue to educate the children, caregivers and teachers of St. Louis.”

HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis is located at 1100 Macklind Ave. in St. Louis. To learn more, call 314-241-7391, visit www.hwstl.org, like the museum on Facebook or follow them on Instagram @healthworkskidsstl.

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Powder Valley Nature Center announces last call for entries in its 2019 photo contest The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center wants to see how its visitors connect to nature with their cameras. The nature center is issuing the last call for entries in its 2019 Amateur Photography contest. Deadline for all entries will be Dec. 1.

This photo contest is free to enter for amateur photographers of all ages and includes separate categories for youth and adult photographers.

To qualify, photographs must have been taken at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, or nearby Emmenegger Nature Park and Possum Woods Conservation Area, or Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Wildlife Area.

“Last year’s 2018 Amateur Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center Photo Contest was a big success, with 36 photographers submitting over 100 photos,” said MDC Naturalist Shelly Colatskie.

Winners will be announced in an MDC press release and their photos displayed for public viewing at Powder Valley’s exhibit hallway in February 2020. For more details and a contest entry form, contact Shelly Colatskie at shelly. colatskie@mdc.mo.gov, or 314-301-1506 ext.

4222. Entry forms are also available for pick up at the front desk of the nature center.

“We look forward to seeing how Missourians will discover and enjoy the outdoors through

Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation Kate Sprague’s photo of a whitetail buck won first place in the Wildlife category in last year’s 2018 Powder Valley Nature Center Amateur Photography contest. The nature center is issuing the last call for entries in its 2019 photo contest. Deadline for entries will be Dec. 1.

photography again this year,” Colatskie said.

Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center is located at 11715 Cragwold Road in Kirkwood, near the intersection of I-44 and I-270.

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Ameren Missouri aids children with visual impairments as sponsor of Christmas tree lot Delta Gamma Center was awarded a $2,500 grant by Ameren Missouri, Platinum Sponsor of the 68th annual Shining Light Tree Lot. This is the third consecutive year Ameren Missouri has sponsored this major fundraising event for Delta Gamma Center.

In addition to Ameren Missouri’s sponsorship, proceeds from the sale of fresh Christmas trees, wreaths, roping and holiday décor will fund specialized services provided by Delta Gamma Center to over 300 local children who are blind or visually impaired and their families.

In addition to providing home-based educational and therapeutic services to children from birth to three years, Delta Gamma Center provides free vision screenings conducted at area daycare centers and preschools for children ages six months to six years. The organization also offers a wide array of resources and activities to help school age children who are visually impaired develop independence and social skills through its Group Recreation and Developmental Support (GRADS) program.

A major fundraiser for Delta Gamma Center, the Shining Light Tree Lot is located at 1341 Rock Hill Road in Ladue in front of McCarthy Building Companies near Tilles Park. The tree lot season runs from Nov. 29 through Dec. 22.

Volunteer opportunities are available for corporate groups and individuals 18 and older. For more information, contact Ebony Sherod, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator at 314-7761300, ext. 108 or email esherod@dgckids.org.

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Hazelwood School District launches Redefining Ready initiative

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The Hazelwood School District (HSD) launched Redefining Ready on Nov. 1, a new, district-wide initiative designed to ensure every student leaves the district college-, career-, and life-ready.

Redefining Ready provides students at every grade level with innovative academic programs, career-specific learning experiences, and social and emotional services. Students and parents can monitor student achievement using a set of indicators that show progress toward being college, career, and life ready at each grade level: elementary school, middle school, and high school.

“We know that students learn in different ways, and as a district we must continually adapt how we provide those learning experiences and evaluate how well we’re meeting student needs,” HSD Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart said.

“Through a true district-wide effort, we are able to continue to improve student achievement and cater to the individual needs of each student with Redefining Ready.”

Parents can find out if their students are considered on track to be college and career ready by following an online Redefining Ready Platform, which includes personalized information about each of the indicators. Parents then can use that information to determine in which areas their student may need more support to be successful.

“We believe students are more than a test score and that to determine whether or not a student is college, career, and life ready, we need to look beyond standardized tests and academic measures,” HSD Director of Curriculum and Educational Programs Dr. Patty Ulrich said.

“We also believe it is our responsibility as a school district to provide students with experiences that will prepare them to be successful once they leave Hazelwood.”

The standards of Redefining Ready were developed using extensive research done by a district committee of more than 30 teachers, counselors, parents, and administrators during the 2017-2018 school year. The committee worked to define and establish specific benchmarks that would be used to gauge the college, career, and life readiness of students.

For example, indicators of career-readiness include participation in a service learning project, volunteering in the community, or earning an industry credential. Life-readiness indicators focus on a student’s real-life application of what is learned about college and career options. The goal is to combine these indicators with academic achievement to ensure students are prepared for life after high school in a variety of ways.

For more information about Redefining Ready, visit www.HazelwoodSchools.org.

Barrington Elementary teacher named 2019 Emerson Teacher of the Year Barrington Elementary School teacher Rebecca Bockhorst has been named 2019 Emerson Teacher of the Year for the Hazelwood School District.

The fourth grade English Language Arts teacher was recognized for her commitment to student development and leadership.

“I am a proud product of the Hazelwood School District via Jana Elementary, Hazelwood Junior High and Hazelwood Central. It is an honor to be recognized by my peers to represent the district that gave me such a solid foundation,” Bockhorst Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District said.

“My accomplishments and Barrington Elementary School teacher Rebecca Bockhorst (left) stands with Hazelwood School District Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart. successes started with the Hazellins-Hart said. wood School District and seem “Her dedication to students is evident in to have come full circle with this award.”

Bockhorst has taught at Barrington for the countless ways and I am proud of her leadership past 17 years, and also contributes to both and commitment to excellence in our schools.”

The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards school and district professional development opportunities and devotes time to numerous program, sponsored by Emerson, annually recognizes more than 100 educators in the St. Louextracurricular activities.

“Ms. Bockhorst is a true example of a teach- is metropolitan area – from kindergarten teacher who sets high expectations for both students ers to college professors – who are examples of and staff,” Superintendent Dr. Nettie Col- excellence in their field.

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BCI receives workforce development award Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) recently received the Workforce Talent Development award from the Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) at its fifth annual Made in Missouri Leadership event.

MAM developed the Made in Missouri Leadership Awards to honor manufacturing companies and individual leaders who are shaping the future of manufacturing in Missouri. The Workforce Talent Development award recognizes companies who have created a culture of engagement and implemented programs to create a pipeline of next-generation leaders.

BCI was honored for both its Community Employment program and BCI Skills Center. Community Employment offers on-site employment at local companies that work with the nonprofit. The Skills Center—a first-of-its-kind vocational training facility for people with disabilities—partners directly with businesses to expand their workforce. The center provides integrated employment opportunities that advance inclusion and diversity “It was a true honor to be among some of the most innovative manufacturers in our state,” said Jaclyn Norono-Rodriguez, BCI Director of Sales. “The award is great encouragement as we continue our mission of creating a continuum of employment and skill-development opportunities for people with disabilities” BCI was also one of 15 Missouri companies to receive MAM’s Founder’s Award, which recognizes member companies who preserve, promote and advance manufacturing while celebrating milestone anniversaries. BCI is currently celebrating its 60th year in business.

Submitted photo Pictured (from left) is Brian Barton, Chairman of MAM’s Board of Directors; Mindy Teeter with Elemoose; Jaclyn Norono-Rodriguez, BCI’s Director of Sales and Kim Inman, CEO of MAM.

BGCSTL youth surprised with new beds through Ashley Homestore Hope to Dream program On Oct.16, at the Enterprise Center, one hundred children (including 50 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis members) received beds of their own courtesy of Ashley Homestore’s Hope to Dream program Ashley Homestore partnered with their favorite NHL team – the St. Louis Blues to help pull the afternoon off. The kids enjoyed activities, games and interacting with Blues players throughout the evening and then surprised with the big reveal – their very own beds behind the curtain on the concourse waiting for them.

Each child went home with comforters, pillows and sheets and their new mattresses will be delivered directly to their homes.

“One of the most special moments I have is being able to share stories, say prayers and tuck my kids in at night knowing they’ll be safe, comfortable, and well rested,” explained Chad Spencer, CEO of local Ashley HomeStore licensee, Dufresne Spencer Group (DSG). “This is a security not every parent and child currently have - we want to change that through programs like Hope to Dream.”

It is the third time that Ashley Homestore and the St. Louis Blues have partnered to provide children with their own beds and they’ve donated 475 beds to date.

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EVENTS

RECURRING EVENTS

Nov. 13: Karaoke

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

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.

Nov. 15: Pork steak dinner

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.

Nov. 20: 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.

Nov. 22: Chicken dinner

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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.

Nov. 23-30: FEZtival of Trees

The Moolah Shriners are sponsoring a FEZtival of Trees at the Moolah Shrine Center located at 12545 Fee Fee Road in St. Louis County. There will be various fully decorated Christmas Trees on display for the public to view from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily from Nov. 23 through Nov. 30. Admission is $2 per person for ages 13 and above; children 12 years and under are no charge when accompanied by an adult. For more information visit https://moolah.org/ feztival-of-trees/.

Nov. 27: 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.

Nov. 29: Pot luck dinner

Pot luck 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.

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.

Dec. 14: Breakfast with Santa

Calvary United Church of Christ at 2501 Hartland Avenue, invites the community to its annual Breakfast with Santa from 9 - 11 a.m. Cost is $4 per person. Children two years of age and younger are free. Cost includes a pancake breakfast, Christmas caroling, face painting and crafts and photo opts with Santa. All are welcome the day of the event, but advance reservations are requested. Please call 314429-7464 for reservations or questions.

#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.

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 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 314993-6134.

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.

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Volunteers

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington).

For more information call 314-831-0988.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

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

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-8393495 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.

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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Thursdays: Bingo

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.

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

Thursdays: Quilting guild

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

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Doors at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314-921-2316.

Wednesdays: Bingo

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

Wednesdays: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 314-298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

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?

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.

Thursdays: Women’s chorus meeting

Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

Fridays: Fish fry

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

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

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

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant,

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1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

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

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Saturdays: Yoga

Come check out the benefits of yoga at Calvary UCC, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturday mornings from 10:3011:30 a.m. Call Angela at 314-801-8594 for more information.

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

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

Saturdays: 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

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314-921-2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314-9943300. 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.

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SCC runner excels in Nationals In one of the largest NJCAA Division III cross country meets of all time, St. Charles Community College student-athlete Edwin Kipainoi beat 200 other runners from across the country to capture the individual national championship recently in Westfield, Massachusetts.

This season, he has been recognized nationally three times as Photo courtesy St. Charles Community College the National Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) and once as the NJCAA Male Runner of the Week.

“Edwin is a special athlete,” said Tim Brix, St. Charles Community College athletic director. “He has dedicated himself to this first-year team in every way. We are ex-

tremely proud of what he has accomplished.” * Leading the pack Ambush soccer club offers free event The St. Louis Ambush plays in the South Central division of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena.

Ahead of the season, the Ambush will treat fans to their annual free Fanfest, including an exhibition game against the Dallas Sidekicks, on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Fanfest activities commence at 4:30 p.m. with the exhibition game slated for 7:05 p.m.

The home season opener will begin Nov. 29 against the Milwaukee Wave at 7:05 p.m.

The Ambush finished third in their division last year as the Wave finished first. * Up close and personal USA Inline Hockey Team includes several from St. Louis area The local team, the Gatekeepers, are excited to announce skaters who will be competing at the 2020 World

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Many participated at tryouts: skaters, coaches, refs and support staff. The competition was intense and the decisions were far from easy. Out of the 22 players that were selected, the following are on the USA roster: Brian “Spin Diesel” McCafee, Christopher “Quadratic Evasion” Evrard, Scot “Magnum” Meyer, Joshua “Monster Jam” Amick, Shane Bower, Kyle Stark, Micheal “The Saint” Christopher and Jake “Bled Zeppelin” Woodward.

The head coach will be Jennifer “Snot Rocket Science” Gaskins and assistant coaches will be Loren “Much Mayhem” Mutch, Downtown Dallis and Luke Powell.

The goal is to bring home a fourth gold medal.

For more details go to www.usamensrollerderby.com * What a ride Guns ‘N Hoses almost sold out The event will be held Nov. 27 at Enterprise Center that holds nearly 20,000 fans for this fundraising event.

The BackStoppers started their nonprofit organization in 1959, recognizing the tremendous sacrifices made every day by police officers, firefighters, volunteer firefighters, publicly-funded paramedics and EMTs. Their charity provides needed financial assistance and support to spouses and dependent children of the public servants in their coverage area who have lost their lives or suffered a catastrophic injury performing their duty.

Last year over $800,000 went to the group.

There will be boxing bouts with men and women squaring off for three rounds. Several MMA bouts are also scheduled.

“We are extremely grateful to all who are a part of this unbelievable promotion of respect to our first responders. At this early date, we are close to being sold out of tickets that impresses all of us who coordinate this event,” Jack Martorelli, Tournament Director said.

For more information, go to www.STLGunsnHoses.com * Best every event G a r y 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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osting a crowd can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also come with plenty of challenges. One of the simplest ways to make mealtime stressfree when entertaining is to focus on ingredients that can be incorporated into a variety of different dishes.

From quick appetizers to grab-and-go snacks, you can crowd-please with ease by using Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Deli meats. Whether you’re celebrating, hosting family or watching a game, using a convenient option like deli meat means all you have to do is add it to your favorite recipes for an extra boost of flavor. This season, whip up some delicious Quiche Cups in Muffin Tins for a speedy dish that can ward off your group’s hunger and allow for more time together.

Ingredients: 5 eggs 1 cup skim milk 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper nonstick cooking spray 18 thin slices deli ham

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Spray muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place one slice ham in each chamber.

Spoon about 3 tablespoons egg mixture into each chamber so each is three-fourths full.

Bake about 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean and tops begin to brown.

Remove from oven and cool about 10 minutes.

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Cinema characters who came out of retirement

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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.

In 1974, Jack Nicholson originated the role of private investigator J.J. “Jake” Gittes in “Chinatown.” Jake is hired by a woman named Evelyn Mulwray to follow her husband, but she wasn’t telling the entire truth.

Gittes is then pulled into a web of murder and corruption before the truth comes out. In 1990, Nicholson reprised the role in “The Two Jakes” and this time he follows a woman suspected of adultery. Once again, Jake finds himself in the middle of a very bad situation.

Nicholson and Jake Gittes came to mind when “Terminator: Dark Fate” arrived in theaters. In 1984, Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared in the original “Terminator” film, which became a box office success and part of the popular culture. In 1991, the two stars reunited with director James Cameron for “Terminator 2: Judgement Day,” which ended on a positive note with hope for the future.

The franchise rolled on without Cameron or Hamilton, but Schwarzenegger appeared in the next three sequels in one form or another. “Dark Fate” allows Hamilton to revisit the character that helped make her career. Sarah Connor was working as a waitress before her destiny was revealed to her. Hamilton slips back into the role more than 20 years later, re-

lieve this at first, David realizes he’s never been sick or injured.

Elijah encourages him to use his abilities, but David learns his new friend is not as benevolent as he seems.

“Unbreakable” was M. Night Shyamalan’s follow up to “The Sixth Sense” and fans were hoping for a sequel, but the writer/ director gave them a trilogy inPhoto courtesy Universal Pictures stead. 2017’s “Split” unveiled “The Horde,” a villain that was minding us how great a character Sarah Con- supposed to be in “Unbreakable.” The films were tied together when Willis, in character as nor is.

Bruce Willis has made some iconic films, David Dunn, appeared in a diner talking about but for comic book fans, the underappreciat- “Mr. Glass,” Elijah Price’s nickname.

Two years later, David was back in action in ed “Unbreakable” is some of his best work. As “Glass. ” Working with his son, he uses his abilone of my colleagues said almost 20 years ago, it’s the tale of a man who wakes up to discov- ities to track down evil people, but the police er he’s Superman. Willis plays David Dunn, think he’s a vigilante and want to bring him in. a soft-spoken, mild-mannered security guard David, Elijah Price and Kevin Wendell Crumb who once was a promising football star. He (James McAvoy), also known as the Horde, survives a devastating train wreck and the then end up in an institution determined to rid doctors are amazed that he doesn’t have any them of their delusions of power and superhuman abilities. scratches or broken bones.

“The Two Jakes,” “Terminator: Dark Fate” Dunn’s story makes the news and he meets Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson), the owner of and “Glass” show the viability of resurrecting a comic book gallery. Price believes that su- popular characters from past decades. It just perhumans walk among ordinary people and takes the right script and circumstances to that David is one of them. Reluctant to be- bring them out of retirement.

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Yeggs

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Crossword: World Cuisines

‘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 Have you ever awakened after a restful night’s sleep fully refreshed and revitalized? Nope? Neither have I. I typically wake after a restful night’s sleep fully refreshed and revitalized only to turn over and see that it’s 11:30 p.m. I’ve only been asleep for half an hour? Now what to do for the next seven hours?

I toss and turn a few times; punch my pillow into place…aww finally. I settle in…until. The alarm goes off. No, not the morning alarm; the bladder alarm. It’s still the middle of the night.

Dang! Okay, I can do this just don’t look at the clock. Don’t look…aaah! I looked at the clock. It’s 12:30 a.m. I’ve only slept for an hour.

After Mother Nature has been taken care of I situate myself.

“Gotta get some sleep,” I tell myself. “Have to wake up early for the dentist. Wonder what he’s gonna find this time? Something expensive, no doubt.” He’s installed new equipment. TV’s are embedded into the ceiling. “Funny how he always seems to get done drilling to pull the plug on my program before I catch the ending. That new TV system is going to cost me a few new root canals at the least.”

“Wait…what am I thinking about? Sleepy time, no thinky time. Need water. That will help.”

I bash my knee bone. “Aargh!”

“Need rest.” Drifting off drifting…almost there.

Knee throbs. “Stupid furniture…shhh!”

“Huh?!” Something just butted my head. It’s fuzzy and vibrating. A paw batted me on the cheek. My cat. He wants midnight attention. He crawls under the covers and burrows into my stomach and starts humming like a broken lawnmower then

begins to knead his needly paws into my loins. Soon enough his purring stops and he sinks into a deep coma.

“How does he do that and how can I get me some magical cat powers so I can blackout that fast?”

“Okay back to sleep.

No thinking. No thinking. Stupid cat. Cat? Did I get cat food? I did not. Tomorrow is the last day of that sale at Food Empire. I have a coupon. Did I keep the coupon?”

I then remember my husband taking out the trash and tossing in the mailer with the coupon.

Wide awake. I dash to the garage and dig around until I find it.

Back to bed. The cat is soundless under the covers. He and my husband are as still as lumps of cement. I could have robbed the place and murdered everyone with those two never knowing what hit them.

“Worthless. Just have to sleep.”

I unwind just as the morning alarm goes off.

Midnight marauding

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. Caribbean vacation destination 6. “How Green ____ My Valley” 9. Elementary particle 13. His oyster?

14. Where couples are joined?

15. Most common vowel in English language 16. Relating to a node 17. E in BCE 18. Makes better 19. *Tex-Mex or California cuisine, e.g.

21. *Smörgåsbord, e.g.

23. Dwindle 24. In a frenzy 25. U.N. workers’ grp.

28. Notary Public’s mark 30. Vandalizing a car 35. Karl of politics 37. Priests’ robes 39. Type of eclipse 40. One on a list 41. *Like cuisine in a fancy restaurant 43. Stalactite site 44. Las Vegas’ main street 46. Very pleased with oneself 47. Location of ACL and MCL 48. John Cusack’s time machine, 2010 50. Upper hand

52. Caribou kin 53. Student aid 55. Four quarters 57. *Pelmeni and borscht, e.g.

61. *Samosa and biryani, e.g.

64. Remove, as in a Pinterest post 65. Any doctrine 67. Spectator 69. Newman/Redford movie “The ____” 70. Cartographer’s creation 71. “____ Line Is It Anyway?”

72. Carrying container 73. Sunday newspaper inserts 74. Editor’s “Let it stand” marks DOWN 1. Grass bristle 2. Shingled house part 3. Pakistani language 4. Nonchalantly unconcerned 5. Rhymes at rap battling 6. One of Five Ws 7. Lungful 8. Tetanus symptom 9. Got an A 10. *Tom Kha Gai and Gaeng Daeng, e.g.

11. Horned birds

12. Classic TV series “_*_*_*_” 15. Israeli money 20. African sorcery 22. *Chinese pan 24. Egg white 25. *Coddle and soda bread, e.g.

26. Another word for Bingo 27. Not hidden 29. Regrettably 31. Exclamation of disgust 32. Absurd 33. Innie or outie 34. *Spanokopita, e.g.

36. Do like exhaust pipe 38. Wall support 42. Encourage, two words 45. Whimpering 49. Flapper’s accessory 51. Funds 54. True inner self 56. Number of planets 57. Metal enemy 58. “Do ____ others...”

59. Rotisserie skewer 60. Cosine’s counterpart 61. Mischievous fairies 62. Gel-producing plant 63. Hatchling’s home 66. *Typical U.S. fare, acr.

68. Second solfa syllable, pl.

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