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November 14, 2018

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By Angela Clabon. Pg. 2 Operation Food Search and the St. Louis Area Foodbank to host ‘Thanksgiving Together’ Nov. 20. Pg.3

Feature Section Healthy Living. Pg.7 Photos courtesy Hazelwood School District Hazelwood School District and community healthcare officials join to celebrate proclamation of Hazelwood East School-Based Health Center Day issued by Barbara Fraser, Education Liaison for County Executive.

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Hazelwood and Riverview Gardens School Districts join growing trend of operating school-based health centers by partnering with Christian Hospital Foundation and Care STL Health

By Charlotte Beard According to the Health Resources and Services Administration (www.hrsa.gov), “Nearly 2,000 school-based health centers operate nationwide, according to the most recent National Assembly on School-Based Health Care census. Most are open every day school is in session.”

In North St. Louis County, both Normandy Schools Collaborative and the Jennings School District have school-based health centers which opened last year. On Oct. 29 both Hazelwood and Riverview Gardens School Districts hosted ribbon cutting ceremonies in celebration of their schoolbased health centers. Both health centers are funded by the Christian Hospital Foundation in partnership with CareSTL Health who administers care to the students.

The School-Based Health Center for Riverview Gardens is operated out of the high school at 1218 Shepley Drive and Hazelwood’s center is operated at the Hazelwood East High/Middle School Center located at 11300 Dunn Road.

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Dr. Jason Purnell, Director of Health Equity Works at Washington University stated at the Hazelwood ceremony, “Four years ago we mapped in great detail the health landscape for African Americans in the St. Louis region and it was clear that too many children weren’t getting the basic care they needed to

be healthy and be prepared to learn.”

In addition to Dr. Purnell and the president for the Christian Hospital and Christian Hospital Foundation, Rick Stevens, many community leaders were present for the ribbon cutting ceremonies. Prior to the See ‘HEALTH CARE’ page 2

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ceremony a program was orchestrated to commemorate the achievement.

Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, Superintendent of Hazelwood Schools, gave the following words at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Hazelwood East location, “Mr. Stevens and I both started our positions in North County about three years ago and one of our first conversations had to do with a school-based health plan. It’s hard to believe that it’s been that amount of time but here we are today with the beginning of an exciting opportunity for our students.”

Regina Askew, Director of Behavior Health for Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers, Inc. who also represented CareSTL Health, shared, “We want to not only teach our children reading, writing, and arithmetic but we also want them to be knowledgeable of preventative care and be able to access those services. We have behavior health counselors, licensed clinical social workers available who are trained in trauma informed care, who are trained in many of the mental health diagnosis (of) children.”

The center will also be staffed with other needed licensed practitioners which would allow the provision of sports physicals, verification of up-to-date immunization records, issuance of prescription scripts to a parent’s pharmacy when needed, treatment of illnesses such as asthma, and a host of other health services.

Additionally, “Kids can access the service if they have been sexually active and have a STD,” stated Askew. “They can come and get that treatment for themselves. So, it’s important that confidentiality be taken into consideration. They can also talk to someone (here).”

Askew also shared that CareSTL staff will partner with the school’s nurse to assess needs. The center will be medically staffed two-anda-half days each week and staffed daily by behavioral professionals.

“We are here 1 to 4 p.m. and we’re at Riverview 7:30 to 11 a.m.,” Askew stated for the behavioral staff.

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District HSD Board of Education President Mark Behlmann (second from right) presents Christian Hospital President Rick Stevens (far right) with commemorative display to mark the occasion.

Matt Phillips, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services shared that consent forms are sent home for parents to complete prior to children receiving any services from the health center.

“Once we get the consent form that gives them full access to the facility,” stated Phillips.

Rick Stevens, President of Christian Hospital and the Christian Hospital Foundation shared that the facility will be larger after the build outs are completed at a later schedule. Stevens welcomes community support of their vision through contributions to the foundation.

“School based health care is a powerful tool for achieving health equity among children and adolescents who unjustly experience disparities in outcome simply because of race, ethnicity or family income,” stated Stevens. “Opening these school-based centers is making good on our commitment to the community to get outside the hospital’s four walls to address these disparities.”

For more information about supporting the Christian Hospital Foundation’s initiatives visit: www.christianhospital.org/ Giving/Foundation. You may also call 314-653-5162 or email chfoundation@bjc.org.

COMMUNITY VOICES Preventative care is the future

By Angela Clabon People who know me understand why I am a huge fan of advocacy on all levels specifically in the healthcare movement.

Most Americans are not aware of the inner workings of their insurance coverage and how they can maximize and utilize their coverage.

Myth number one is “I have health insurance to use when I get sick.” No, not true as a matter of fact most health plans must cover a set of preventive services — like shots and screening tests — at no cost to you. In most cases it includes plans available with Medicaid, Medicare all the way through to the Health Insurance Marketplace. These services are free only when delivered by a doctor or other provider in your plan’s network.

My staff and I realize we must play a bigger part in reeducating our patients.

Patients come to CareSTL Health when they are experiencing a medical problem or crises. What we want to emphasize to the community is to push the reset button now and ask yourselves five questions.

Make this a time for you to reset too!

1. Do you have a primary provider?

2. Women: Have you had your annual

pap exam?

3. For the kids: are the kids up-to-date on their physicals and immunizations?

4. Has the entire family had their annual dental exam?

Moms and dads should put these five questions on their “to do list” for the family. When the kids start school in August or September it is a good time to make sure the entire family visits the doctor. We must be advocates for our own personal health and the health of our families and communities. As a caregiver we are only as good to our loved ones as we are to ourselves. We have a tendency as caregivers to take care of everyone and put our health on the back burner. We have to hit the reset button and reverse this. At CareSTL Health we believe healthcare is not a privilege it’s a right and we serve patients regardless of their ability to pay.

There are agencies all over St. Louis that can help families and individuals who need to enroll in Medicaid, Medicare and Marketplace including our enrollment department. Ask questions! You should know what coverage you have and your family.

We are always open to accommodating

families and answering any questions parents may have. This is one of the reasons for school based clinics in Jennings, Hazelwood and Riverview Gardens. When the kids see us on site we can educate them about the importance of taking care of themselves and their families.

Insurance companies today focus on quality measures and healthy outcomes.

Gone are the days of reactive care. It’s all about prevention and advocacy! We care!

Angela Clabon is the Chief Executive Officer of Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers, Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center located in north St. Louis city. A native of St. Louis, Clabon obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Missouri, and later obtained a master’s degree in business administration from Webster University. She has dedicated over 33 years to the health care movement in the city of St. Louis. 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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Operation Food Search and the St. Louis Area Foodbank to host ‘Thanksgiving Together’ Operation Food Search (OFS) – a nonprofit hunger relief organization – and the St. Louis Area Foodbank – the bi-state region’s largest nonprofit food provider – are making history…together.

For the first time since both organizations were founded, they will unite to host a food distribution event called “Thanksgiving Together.” This holiday event will be held Tues., Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a SP+ Parking lot located at 611 S. 8th St. near Busch Stadium. Food vouchers will be given in advance to 1,000 families in need so they can receive all the necessary ingredients to create an entire Thanksgiving meal from start to finish.

The St. Louis Area Foodbank will provide a total of 1,000 ready-to-cook turkeys and hams plus holiday boxes filled with a variety of complementary accompaniments for a complete holiday meal. The foodbank will distribute more than 30,000 pounds of food including macaroni and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and other nutritious items.

Operation Food Search, which specializes in nutrition education, will hold onsite cooking demonstrations by their registered dietitians. These demonstrations will focus on a healthy breakfast and tasty dessert, and participants will receive all the ingredients for both in order to replicate at home. The agency will also provide recipe cards that illustrate how to cook the entire meal, as well as what to do with any leftovers.

“It takes the teamwork of both organizations to fill the homes and plates of families during the holiday season,” said St. Louis Area Foodbank President and CEO Meredith Knopp. “This event is designed to alleviate some of the added stress that holidays can create in terms of higher utility bills and increased food costs when children are not in school.” Knopp added that “Hunger is not seasonal. It happens 365 days a year so we are always in need of food donations and community support.”

“Our partnership is a step toward making wonderful holiday memories since cooking and sharing a meal together fosters family bonding,” said Operation Food Search Executive Director Sunny Schaefer. “Participants at this event will have the opportunity to learn how simple and enjoyable it can be to cook healthy, affordable

Submitted photo Operation Food Search and the St. Louis Area Foodbank will unite to host a food distribution event called “Thanksgiving Together.” This holiday event will be held Tues., Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a SP+ Parking lot located at 611 S. 8th St. near Busch Stadium.

meals at home. This joint effort is a guaranteed success for all parties involved.”

Both organizations would appreciate the following donated items during the holidays: peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned fruit, canned beans, bottled jelly, canned soups, canned ravioli, boxed/bagged rice products and boxed/ bagged pasta products.

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Ferguson Main Street accepts $18,000.00 donation Ferguson Main Street Director, Marveena Miller announced the I love Ferguson committee has made a significant donation of holiday decorations to Ferguson Main Street. The I love Ferguson board will be purchasing several different items to help make Ferguson a holiday destination. I Love Ferguson has purchased a giant snow globe for a photo stop, multiple commercial grade lighted trees for a winter wonderland and lots of lights and other items. Their hope is to leave the wonderland open all season and create

more foot traffic in the Ferguson businesses.

The annual Northern Lights Festival will be held on Nov. 25 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Plaza at 501 at 501 S. Florissant Avenue. This year’s festivities kick off with the Northern Lights Parade at 5 p.m., and continues with carriage rides, pictures with Santa, a food and retail area and Christmas Caroling.

For more information: Contact Marveena, 314324-4298 or marveena@fergusonmainstreet.org

Community grants available through John Knox Presbyterian Church in Florissant Applications for a grant for creative projects designed to meet basic human needs of people served within the boundaries of the Ferguson-Florissant and Hazelwood school districts are now being accepted by John Knox Presbyterian Church in Florissant.

The annual grant will be awarded for a new creative project or a new facet of an existing project in an amount ranging from $500 to $3,000. The project must focus on how it will work with women, children, youth, young adults, persons of diverse races and/or ethnicities, and/or persons with disabilities, to

enhance their quality of life. Its purpose must be in accordance with the mission goals of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

This is a one-time grant for a project which does not have to be completed in a single year, but which must be underway within 12 months of receiving the funds. Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2019, with decisions made in May. Funds will be disbursed in June.

Applications are available by emailing jkpcoffice@gmail.com with Endowment Grant Team in the subject line.

Florissant mayor appoints new director of parks and recreation

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Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider has officially appointed Cheryl Thompson as Director of Parks and Recreation.

Thompson was currently acting as the interim director of parks and recreation after the retirement of the former director Todd Schmidt.

Thompson has been with the city of Florissant for five-and-a-half years. She was formerly the Parks and Recreation Director for the city of Berkeley, Superintendent of Facilities for University City for 20 years. Thompson holds a bachelor degree from SIU-Edwardsville in parks and recreation and has a master’s degree from Webster University in management Photo courtesy city of Florissant administration.

“After living in the city of Florissant for Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider has officially appointed Cheryl Thompson over 23 years I look forward to improving as Director of Parks and Recreation. the amenities of our 20 parks along with the implementation of new recreation pro- ning with new innovations to streamline her grams. The staff of the parks and recreation de- department and innovating programs like the partment is one of the best in St. Louis and with tremendously successful “Family Boo Bash” their continued support and hard work we will which drew over 1,000 patrons on the Saturday be making improvements department wide,” afternoon before Halloween. She has been firm adds Thompson. but fair with those who contribute to the suc“Cheryl asked for the opportunity to accept cess of the Parks Department which made my the challenge of heading the parks and recre- decision to appoint her an easy one to make,” ation department and she hit the ground run- said Schneider.

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Regional group launches ‘Recycle Responsibly’ campaign A local group of recycling professionals has launched a campaign to encourage the public to “Recycle Responsibly,” with a special push during November to keep plastic bags and plastic film out of recycling bins. The experts at OneSTL have launched a new web page-- www.RecycleResponibly.org -with information on how to properly recycle. They say plastic bags often make their way into residents’ recycling bins, but the plastic bags and other plastic film should be brought back to grocery and retail stores for recycling instead.

“Plastic bags are a big contaminant in recycling. They jam up the equipment at processing facilities, putting workers at risk and ruining baled paper and other items that could otherwise be recycled,” said Jean Ponzi, a member of the OneSTL Materials and Recycling Working Group and a recycling educator at Missouri Botanical Garden. “Many people are trying to do the right thing by recycling, but they simply don’t realize that plastic bags cannot be put in their bins at home.”

Ponzi added that many people like to bag their recyclables and then put them in the bin or cart, still in the plastic bag. This is also harmful. All plastic bags must stay out of recycling bins, she said.

To make people aware of this issue, the OneSTL working group has reached out to area grocers to partner on an educational campaign during the last three weekends in November. Volunteers will hand out flyers and, at some stores, reusable shopping bags. Participating stores include all four Straub’s locations (Cen-

tral West End, Clayton, Webster Groves and Town & Country), Ruler Foods in Tower Grove, Local Harvest in South St. Louis, and Walmart in Fenton. Various business districts in the region, like the Delmar Loop, are committed to encouraging the use of reusable shopping bags in partnership with this educational campaign.

The OneSTL group is also organizing a plastic bag awareness event to celebrate America Recycles Day on Nov.15. Recycle Responsibly: The Truth About Plastic Bags, features a unique art installation that illustrates the stunning number of plastic bags that are used each second in the U.S. Visitors can learn about how plastic bags affect our community, our environment and our health.

The event takes place at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizations from across the region will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to offer educational presentations, prizes and giveaways.

Schools and other groups are encouraged. More information can be found on the Facebook event page or by sending an e-mail to recycle@stlouis-mo.gov.

OneSTL has launched a web page – RecycleResponsibly.org – to encourage proper recycling of plastic bags as well as other recyclables.

Talking Transit Event set for Nov. 16 to highlight transit security best practices Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), the St. Louis Regional Chamber and East-West Gateway Council of Governments are inviting area residents to take part in a special “Talking Transit” event that will highlight transit security best practices from systems in other major metropolitan cities. Representatives of these public transit systems will share key insights on their respective security programs and weigh in on the issues surrounding St. Louis’ public transit system. The event is being held on Friday, Nov. 16, at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Louis Regional Chamber Collaboration Center, located at One Metropolitan Square, Ste. 1300, in downtown St. Louis, which is accessible via the MetroLink or MetroBus. Lurae Stuart, project manager of WSP USA, Inc., which is leading the MetroLink Security Assessment, will provide a brief overview of the peer review process of the assessment set to wrap up in December. Panelists from TriMet in Portland, Ore.; SacRT in Sacramento, Calif.; Metro Transit in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., and WMATA in Washington, D.C. will then share best practices as it relates to the security of their public transit systems and offer insight on how these successes might be able to be emulated on the St. Louis MetroLink system.

“Transit safety and security remains a key priority for the region,” said Kim Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “We are looking forward to this discussion and the opportunity to learn more about the successes of other systems in hopes of finding workable solutions to take into consideration in our community.”

Registration for the Talking Transit event can be completed online at https://cmt-stl.org/ or by arriving early to the event. The cost is free for CMT members and $10 for non-members. For non-members that would like to attend but have personal financial constraints, CMT offers a limited number of scholarships for each of the Talking Transit events. To learn more about the event, or for more information on Citizens for Modern Transit and its efforts to further transit development in the St. Louis region, call 314-231-7272, find the organization on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @cmt_stl.

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Normandy art students meet McCluer High and Lee-Hamilton Elementary President Obama portrait artist receive arts grant Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative

Art students at Normandy High School had an experience of a lifetime. While at the St. Louis Art Museum for a workshop with artist Robert Ketchens, the students were introduced to Kehinde Wiley, the artist commissioned to paint the official portrait of President Barack Obama. Wiley is the first African American to paint the official portrait of a U.S. president and currently has an exhibit at the art museum featuring residents of St. Louis and Ferguson. Pictured here with Wiley (second from right) are Normandy students Kayla Turner, Namaria Maufas, NHS art teacher Kelly Eggers, and NHS student Regina Miller.

McCluer High School and Lee-Hamilton Elementary School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District are among 15 area schools receiving grants from the Arts and Education Council and Maritz to support classroom-based art projects during the 2018-19 school year.

The McCluer grant will contribute to the much-needed electrical rewiring of its Little Theatre.

Lee-Hamilton’s funding will fix or purchase instruments and curriculum materials, giving

students the opportunity to learn band instruments at little or no cost and teaching self-discipline, leadership and self-confidence.

The Maritz Arts and Education Fund for Teachers is a unique A&E partnership that provides critical funds to arts education programs serving schools in the St. Louis bi-state area.

The Fund’s goal is to support classroom-based projects and artistic opportunities that engage students in the creative process.

Normandy sophomore selected for opera artist-in-training program Margaret Mischeaux has been selected for the Opera Theater of St. Louis Artist-in-Training Program. Mischeaux is a sophomore at Normandy High School in the Normandy Schools Collaborative. This is the second Normandy student to be selected in the last two years to participate in the program.

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Normandy art teacher receives $2,500 Maritz/A&E teachers’ grant Duane Foster, Fine Arts Coordinator for the Normandy Schools Collaborative, is the recipient of a $2,500 Maritz Arts & Education Council Fund Grant for Teachers. Foster, who is also an alum of Normandy High School, will use the grant for the spring production, “A Season of Arts: Bridging of Community.”

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Hazelwood district specialist donates gift cards to support students in transition

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Michelle Pendleton, a Hazelwood School District Families in Transition Specialist, recently celebrated her 60th birthday. Instead of gifts, Pendleton asked her friends and family to donate gift cards for displaced youth.

“In this position, I see firsthand the need of our displaced community,” said Pendleton.

“These cards will provide meals for unaccompanied youth.”

Pendleton’s friends and family donated more than $500 in gifts cards from McDonalds, Burger King, Quik Trip, Subway, Sonic, Walgreens, Walmart, Dollar Tree, and Schnucks.

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District

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Lobby ribbon-cutting ceremony marks latest Christian Hospital 2020 milestone

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As part of Christian Hospital 2020 – the $60 million initiative introduced in 2017 that revolves around revitalization, community, people and care – a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Nov. 1 with Christian Hospital and BJC leadership, employees, volunteers, community and civic leaders, and area residents to officially open the doors of Christian Hospital’s new $3.5 million lobby renovation and expansion. The new lobby includes an expansive reception area with

a registration and information station; adjacent registration pods to ensure privacy; a lab draw room for convenience; and a large community room for multiple purposes.

The ceremony also marked completion of the hospital’s main tower $2.75 million enhancements with new upgraded windows, and new large Christian Hospital signage at the top of the main tower that also reflects changes happening at this north St. Louis County health care leader.

Central Elementary among list of America’s healthiest schools Central Elementary in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, is the recipient of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s 2018 National Healthy Schools AwardBronze Level. The 2018 list of America’s Healthiest Schools is comprised of 19 schools in Missouri, and 461 nationwide, that meet or exceed high standards for creating healthy school environments. As a part of the Healthy Schools Healthy Communities (HSHC) initiative, Central has worked to create a healthier future for students. These changes were made possible by grant funding from the Missouri Foundation for Health and the hard work of school leadership, staff and students.

“Our entire district—parents, teachers, students, and staff—has united around the importance of creating a healthy school,” said Cedric Brown, Ferguson-Florissant School District wellness coordinator. “We’re honored to receive this recognition from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and remain committed to advancing our health improvement efforts even further over the coming years.”

Award winners were recognized for serving healthier meals and snacks, getting students more active, offering high-quality physical and health education and empowering school leaders to become healthy role models. Requirements for the award include complying

with federal nutrition standards for school meals, offering school breakfast, implementing district wellness policies and providing students with at least 60 minutes of physical education per week. Studies show that healthy students perform better on tests, get better grades, attend school more often and behave better in class.

“To see that all 19 Missouri schools named America’s Healthiest Schools are part of the Healthy Schools Healthy Communities initiative really demonstrates the power of school districts and community leaders working together to build a healthier future. I’m so proud of our schools and look forward to seeing more healthy changes in the years to come,” said Deidre Griffith, program director, Missouri Foundation for Health.

All of America’s Healthiest Schools have earned National Healthy Schools Awards, a prestigious achievement that celebrates schools that meet or exceed expertrecommended standards set by Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program for serving healthy meals and snacks, getting

students moving more throughout the day, offering highquality health and physical education and empowering school leaders to be healthy role models.

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RECURRING EVENTS

Nov. 14: 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. 16: Dinner

TBD new dinner item 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. 18: Thanksgiving service

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You are invited to attend a Community Thanksgiving Service in support of the Ritenour Rent and Utility Program. The service will take place at Overland Baptist Church, located at 9303 Midland Blvd., at 3 p.m. All are welcome. The free will offering goes 100 percent to the Ritenour Rent and Utility Program, supporting families with children in the Ritenour School District.

Nov. 21: Karaoke

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

Nov. 23: Thanksgiving potluck dinner

Thanksgiving potluck 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 314831-6121.

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Nov. 24: Concert

The Forestwood Boys will be at Meyers Cafe & Lounge at 1767 N. New Florissant Rd. in Florissant from 5 – 8 p.m. The Forestwood Boys (Mike Newman, Pat Molloy and Dan Duncan) play rock n roll from the fifties, sixties and beyond.

Nov. 28: Karaoke

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

Nov. 30: Chicken dinner

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

Dec. 1: Breakfast with Santa

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Calvary United Church of Christ, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, invites the community to join them for their annual Breakfast with Santa from 9 - 11 a.m. The cost is $4 for adults and children three and older. Cost includes breakfast, photo opts with Santa and crafts. All are welcome the day of the event, but advance reservations help to better prepare. Call 314-429-7464 for reservations or directions.

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

Monthly: Free legal services

Every month CORP Legal Services provides: legal document preparations such as wills, deeds and power of attorneys at no cost to St. Louis County seniors 60 years and older.

There is an income limit. Contact the coordinator at 314-615-0931 for more information.

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: 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: 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-Thursdays: Volunteers needed

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

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

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

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

Tuesdays: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting

Chapter 794 Vietnam Veterans Association meets on the third Tuesday of each month at VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.

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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, 314831-5476.

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

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

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

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

Wednesdays: 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.

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

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

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

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs.

Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.

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: 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 first Thursday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.

Thursdays: Blood pressure checks

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

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Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

Fridays: Celebrate Recovery

For 25 years Celebrate Recovery has been helping everyday folks find freedom from whatever difficulty you are experiencing in your life. This Christ-centered, 12-step program is based on the Beatitudes. We meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. for dinner ($5); 7 p.m. large group meeting; 8 p.m.

Small groups sharing; 9 p.m. dessert at First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269 or visit http://www.fccf.org/ or Facebook page Celebrate Recovery-FCCF.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org

Saturdays: Clothing sale

Thursdays: Quilting guild

Thursdays: meeting

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

chorus

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

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m. For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support

On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314605-3949.

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop

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

Sundays: Meat shoot

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

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the second-to-last week in November in the fall - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group

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

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

Sundays: meeting

Jennings

6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171.

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

Diabetes Basics:

314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.

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Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available yearround and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region.

24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org

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Do-Dads

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group

Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737

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

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

Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954.

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

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

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

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts.

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

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Indoor football team signs contract with Family Arena The St. Louis Stampede will play its home games at the 9,755-seat Family Arena in St. Charles.

The Stampede will be led by veteran indoor football coach Pat Pimmel who brings over 30 years of industry experience as he attempts to lead the Stampede to a National Gridiron League (NGL) championship when the league starts in mid March. The league has Joe E. McClendon III as the league’s Chairman and President.

The team has been aggressive this off-season signing 21 players within the first month of free agency. Led by the signing of first-round selection defensive end Corey Henry. Henry will provide the Stampede with one of the premier pass rushers in indoor football having compiled multiple double-digit quarterback sack seasons in the Indoor Football League.

The league will have 12 teams and the Stampede will be part of the Western Division along with teams from Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The Eastern Division will have teams from Georgia, Pennsylvania and two teams from Indiana as well as Virginia.

The league was founded as a spring, minor league alternative to the National Football League in 2017 and the NGL now has the largest market share within the industry.

Go to www.STLStampede.com * More interesting details coming St. Louis Community College men’s soccer head to Division I Championship The STLCC men’s soccer team has been seeded 10th in the upcoming National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Championship and will play Nov. 12-17 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The Archers (18-3-0) will open play in Pool C against third-seeded Barton (KS) Community College (18-1-2) Monday, Nov. 12 and close out pool play against No. 6 seed Georgia Military College on Tuesday, Nov. 13.

Pools A, B, C and D winners advance to the semifinals on Friday, Nov. 16 with the champion-

ship match played on Saturday, Nov. 17.

Head coach Tim Mosby and the Archers are making their second straight appearance in the NJCAA championship. STLCC has scored 85 goals in 21 games, while giving up 0.79 per match.

Freshman Ricky Turcis leads the Archers’ attack with 17 goals and three assists and freshman goalkeeper Liam Gibbs has a 0.95 goals-against average in 15 games, and has had a hand in seven shutouts. * More to follow with results in my next issue Guns ‘N Hoses Event A Week Away The event will be at the Enterprise Center formerly the Scottrade Center, on Nov. 21.

Mixed martial arts have been added to the card recently.

All proceeds go to the BackStoppers who aid families of fallen first responders.

Go to www.STLGunsnHoses.com for details. * Our turn to give back Several Lindenwood volleyball players get honored Lindenwood University’s sophomore middle blocker Sadie Kosciuk has been named second-team All-MIAA, the conference office announced, and it is the first all-conference accolade of her career.

Setter Allyson Clancy and outside hitter Alexa Pressley earned honorable-mention honors.

Kosciuk finished the 2018 season as the MIAA leader in blocks per set and ranked fifth on the conference chart in hitting percentage. She is the only player in the MIAA to appear in the top five on both lists. * Still two years to go to add to the records 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, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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Quinoa Bowl with Tuna Recipe courtesy of Cookie Named Desire on behalf of Bumble Bee Prep time: 45 minutes | Servings: 2 Ingredients: Quinoa Bowls: 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1 can (14 ounces) chickpeas 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper, to taste 1 medium zucchini 1 carrot 1/2 cup red cabbage 1 can (5 ounces) tuna in water 1-2 tablespoons onion, diced 1 tablespoon lime juice cilantro

Thai Peanut Dressing: 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup water, divided, plus additional (optional)

Directions: To make Thai Peanut Dressing: In mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, ginger paste, fish sauce, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce and sugar.

Drain and dry chickpeas. In bowl, combine chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder and salt and pepper, to taste.

Add 1 tablespoon water and whisk well. Continue adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until sauce is consistency of heavy cream.

Spread chickpeas on baking sheet; bake 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.

Note: You may not use full 1/4 cup water and could use more depending on preference of thickness.

Spiralize zucchini at medium thickness. Using potato peeler, slice carrot in thin strips. Chop red cabbage. Drain and chunk tuna.

To make Quinoa Bowls: Heat oven to 400 F.

In two bowls, split cooked quinoa evenly. Top with carrots, zucchini, cabbage, roasted chickpeas onions and tuna.

In medium pot, heat water and quinoa. When it boils, turn heat to low and cover. Cook until water is absorbed and remove from heat.

Season with lime juice, cilantro and Thai Peanut Dressing.

‘The Grinch’ is still trying to steal Christmas

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Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, created an array of children’s books filled with the wonderful rhymes of “The Cat in the Hat” and the ecological concerns of “The Lorax.” His works have been adapted into nicely-executed cartoons made for television, a musical called “Seussical” and a live-action version of “The Cat in the Hat,” with Mike Myers in the title role. “The Sneetches” was an effort on the part of the famous author to teach tolerance and understanding.

Arguably, one of Geisel’s most enduring characters is a furry green creature with a serious grudge against the holidays. “The Grinch,” a new computer-animated adventure, revisits his story with a few tweaks along the way. The Grinch apparently has a heart two sizes too small, which could explain his grumpiness. With the help of his dog Max, he decides to “steal” Christmas one year, taking the trees, presents and all the trimmings. Later on, he discovers the true meaning of the season and tries to make amends.

The 1966 animated adaptation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” has become a staple of holiday television, introducing young viewers to the wonders of Dr. Seuss. The inimitable Boris Karloff narrates the story, punctuating the Grinch’s bad behavior with his distinc-

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with yak hair. The suiting up and makeup processes were so long and tedious that the actor reportedly kicked a hole in his trailer’s wall.

Producers brought in a CIA Operative who taught agents how to tolerate torture to help Carrey remain calm while in makeup.

For “The Grinch,” actor Benedict Cumberbatch gives the Grinch his voice this time. This film arrives at the perfect time before the holidays and should stir additional interest in Dr. Seuss and his body of work.

“The Grinch” photo courtesy Universal Pictures Films suitable for the whole family are sometimes scarce, so this one is tive voice. The song, “You’re a Mean One, Mr. very welcome in theaters this year.

Grinch,” was originally written for the television special.

“The Grinch,” rated PG, is currently playThough that cartoon remains a treasured ing in theaters. classic, in 2000, Ron Howard created a live-action adaptation of Seuss’ famous children’s story. The screenplay offered additional insights Born and raised in South into the Grinch and why he gets irritated with St. Louis, Steve Bryan is Christmas decorations and presents. A very now based in Anaheim, California, and has been young Taylor Momsen plays Cindy Lou Who, allowed access to movie the Whoville resident who reaches out to the and television sets to see Grinch over the holidays. Her efforts, though actors and directors at work. Though his writing good-hearted, don’t work out as expected.

The behind-the-scenes drama of “Dr. Seuss’ has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is a story in still the same wide-eyed kid itself. Jim Carrey landed the title role, which who spent countless hours watching classic movies required him to wear a spandex suited covered at neighborhood theaters.

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Yeggs

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Crossword: Twenty-First Century

‘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.

Moore On Life Tragedy struck our home a few days ago. Not a tsunami or earthquake or even finding an expired Kohl’s Cash coupon in the bottom of my purse. No, far worse – the cats ran out of food.

I’m usually up on that, but for some unknown reason I don’t know what overcame me except maybe: extreme selfishness, cruelty and demonic possession…so say my cats.

I heard about it in the wee hours of dawn. The boys were by their bowl thumbing their noses up at the half-full dish. It had already been rummaged through and the fishy-shaped tuna-tasting tidbits had long ago been rooted out and devoured. A pile of the less tasty, pork chop-shaped ones were left behind. I proceeded to refill it when I suddenly discovered the empty bag.

“Okay kitties,” I explained to the burgeoning fat boys, “the bowl is full enough to last until Daddy can stop at the store and buy your kitty cookies.

Until then, we’ll just have to go on a little diet today.”

They were having none of it and immediately fell on the ground in a hissing lump of furry fury.

“Okay, okay. Calm down. Let me see what I can do.”

I sent my husband to the store stat.

He made it to the pet aisle and tried to text me his bewilderment over the oodles of choices.

It became too confusing. I connected him using FaceTime. He held up a blue bag with a smiling calico on it.

“This one?” he asked.

“No! That’s supposed to prevent hairballs, but

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We’re opting for hairballs.”

“How ‘bout this one?” He held up a yellow bag with two cartoon kitties.

“Says here, these little pork-chops will have your cats dancing for

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joy.”

“Nope. Gave ‘em the runs and had me dancin’ for the paper towels.”

“Here’s something. Says it’s all natural.”

“Read the ingredients.”

“Corn, wheat by-products…”

“Yup, all natural, but our cats gave up veganism at birth. What’s that next to it?”

“You’re not gonna like it. Made from natural soy bean and saw dust, pork-chop shaped kibble with extra hairball protection.”

“Nope.”

“But…it does have a coupon on it. Buy one, get two free.”

“That’s perfect. Grab a dozen!”

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. “An American in Paris” song “____-____-la” 6. Fitness venue 9. Five-star review 13. Desert wanderer’s hope 14. Debtor’s letters 15. Sweet potato, e.g.

16. Annoying tiny biters 17. Greyhound, e.g.

18. Lazybones 19. *It runs on iOS 21. *Swipe right, swipe left app 23. *21st century of Common ____ 24. *Update an iPod 25. Public health org.

28. Diplomat’s forte 30. V.I.P. in Hawaii 35. *Hit TV show about plane crash survivors 37. Apple leftover 39. The N of U.S.N.A. 40. Egyptian hieroglyph for “life” 41. *Demoted planet 43. Mandolin’s cousin 44. Curl one’s lip 46. Sandler or Arkin 47. Seedy source of Omega-3s 48. *Kilauea Volcano location 50. River in Bohemia

52. In the manner of, French 53. Popular pickling herb 55. Sashimi-style 57. *Not Jong-un 60. *Duchess of Sussex 63. Wintour’s favorite publication?

64. Form of “to be” 66. *Friends’ approvals 68. Not odds 69. Cambridge university 70. High society 71. “Bee ____” 72. Bartender’s concern 73. Past or present DOWN 1. Clothe 2. Raja’s wife 3. “Hurry!” acronym 4. Like a ballerina 5. Hang out with 6. Wisecrack 7. *____Tube 8. Moldy-smelling 9. “Ant-Man” leading actor 10. Having the know-how 11. Swerve 12. Go wrong 15. Diced tomatoes packaging 20. African American civil rights org.

22. Octopus’ defense

24. Layered pastry of European descent 25. *Like modern mob 26. Fashion designer Karan 27. Off kilter 29. Float soda 31. 50 percent 32. Palate lobe 33. Birth-related 34. *Inanimate conversation partner 36. Short for Dorothea 38. Et alibi 42. Spaniard without “h” 45. Ruffles has them 49. Roman three 51. Aerie baby 54. South American domesticated animal 56. “____ You Were Sleeping” 57. “By ____, I think she’s got it!”

58. S-shaped molding 59. Women in habits 60. Boundary line 61. Related 62. *This team moved to Brooklyn in 2012 63. Relax, with “out” 65. *Deepwater Horizon, e.g.

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