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November 17, 2021

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By Dr. Dave Baker. Pg. 2 Gateway Arch Park Foundation announces sixth annual Winterfest holiday celebration. Pg. 3 CareSTL Health now administering COVID-19 vaccine to children. Pg. 4 Locations offering Thanksgiving Dinners. Pg. 9

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Features (FLIP) Submitted photo The St. Louis Christmas Carols Association continues its tradition of sending carolers into metro St. Louis neighborhoods to spread holiday cheer. StLCCA has continued collecting donations which help charities that provide aid to children in St. Louis. To date, the nonprofit has raised $3 million.

The St. Louis Christmas Carols Association looks to continue its 110 year tradition spreading Christmas cheer and raising funds for local charities

By Wendy Todd The St. Louis Christmas Carols Association continues its tradition of sending carolers into metro St. Louis neighborhoods to spread holiday cheer. It all began in 1911 when William H. Danforth and a group of friends decided to go caroling. They never intended to collect funds but delighted audiences began donating money. Hence, the organization with a mission to serve children was born.

Since then StLCCA has continued collecting donations which help charities that provide aid to children in St. Louis. To date, the nonprofit has raised $3 million.

“For the past 110 years, all donations col-

lected by our volunteer carolers have been directed toward nonprofit agencies serving kids in our region. It’s a win for all involved,” says Executive Director, Elizabeth Hogan.

And after not being able to enjoy traditional caroling in person last year, the organization is eager to get back out and engage with the community. The nonprofit needs enough volunteers this year to continue their efforts and help raise funds for nearly 30 St. Louis charities.

“In our 2020 season, in-person caroling was not possible due to COVID-19 restrictions,” says Hogan. “We had a successful pivot to offering virtual caroling telegrams, but the momentum of previous seasons was

lost.”

Through social media, local announcements and word of mouth, the push by the organization is on to attract those who enjoy singing and giving back to the community.

To participate one doesn’t need to be a stellar vocalist, but just possess the willingness to be friendly and have a good time helping community children.

“No experience singing is needed - just a friendly smile, a love of spreading cheer and helping kids is required,” says Hogan.

Along with volunteers, StLCCA also presents the Kingsbury Place Singers.

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‘CAROLERS’ from cover The group, founded in 2009, features singers dressed in caroling costumes who perform by request at varied events in the St. Louis area. The ensemble was conceived in response to requests for Christmas entertainment. StlCCA also keeps the spirit of Christmas alive by coordinating volunteer caroling at Lambert Airport in July.

Joining in on the festivities is pretty simple.

Gather a group, pick a neighborhood, fill out the application Get your event or good news published in Community News: email your information in calendar and article formats to editor@mycnews.com.

on the website and StLCCA handles the rest. Kits are given out to participating volunteers that include items like door hangers to alert neighbors of when to expect caroling, donation information, song sheets and a virtual tutorial on the caroling experience. StLCCA wants volunteers to be as prepared as possible to carol and help organizations provide youth services that have a substantial impact. One organization that’s greatly benefitted from the generosity of donors is the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri.

Funds from StLCCA helped local Girl Scouts, who as of last year had over 6,000 members, develop a program, Project Anti-Violence Education (PAVE).

The program helps young people learn emotional literacy so they feel “safe, respected and valued.” Caroling with StLCCA has multiple benefits.

“Come together to celebrate community with each other, and bring joy to those who may not be able to get out over this festive season.”

To learn more about StLCCA and sign up for volunteering, go to www.stlchrismascarols.org.

Submitted photos The St. Louis Christmas Carols Association continues its tradition of sending carolers into metro St. Louis neighborhoods to spread holiday cheer. StLCCA has continued collecting donations which help charities that provide aid to children in St. Louis. To date, the nonprofit has raised $3 million.

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By Dr. Dave Baker

What to do about the shortage of labor?

Location, location, location is the pervading phrase in the real estate industry and rightly so; many issues with a house or commercial building can be renovated or repaired, but location is fixed.

In our current economy a likewise expression is being heard in almost every other industry - labor, labor, labor. With the exception of current supply chain issues the shortage of labor is the key factor in inflation, lack of business growth and customer dissatisfaction.

The emergence of 2020 census data has made it clear that labor shortages will be consistent in the United States for years, making it difficult for industry leaders to remain sanguine about continued economic growth compared to what we have experienced in the last decade. Missouri is simply not producing its future workforce.

This trend requires us to rethink how we guide our students through their secondary and post-secondary training and education. Most of our high schools, public and private, call themselves college preparatory institutions, yet the national baccalaureate graduation rate is significantly below 50%. This is not due to lack of intelligence or lack of learning. The crux is

that we fail to provide our high school students with career/work exploration and the understanding that there are a multitude of pathways to success.

North Technical High School (Florissant) and Lewis and Clark Career Center (St. Charles) are two career exploratory public schools located in the heart of Community News territory. Both of these schools offer exceptional opportunities for students to “try on” careers and to connect with business and industry partners such as Clayco, Inc., BJC, Guarantee Electric, Ameren, Spire, St. Louis Area Auto Dealers Association and numerous others. We must stop sending students to college with little or no knowledge of the career opportunities available to them.

And finally, let’s think about considering our high schools to be career development institutions. We should begin holding substantive conversations with our kids about work and the importance it will hold in their lives no later than the sixth grade.

These conversations should continue through high school where they should meet people from industry, see equipment demonstrations, operate a welder, climb into a bucket truck, hook up a diagnostic

tool to an electric vehicle, learn how to take a patient’s vital signs or shadow a project manager in a manufacturing plant.

Our kids are smart and they know better than their parents and teachers what their skill sets are, what makes them happy and how interactions make them feel. It is imperative that we give them work experiences, guiding them to the careers they want and that our communities, state and nation need. Not everyone will acquire a bachelor’s degree, but most everyone will work.

Dr. Dave Baker acts as the Business and Community Liaison for the St. Louis Job Corps Center. In June of 2020 he concluded a 31-year career as a Missouri public educator where he most recently served as an Assistant Superintendent with the Special School District of St. Louis County, overseeing career and technical education. Baker is a board member of the Special Education Foundation of St. Louis County, the Starkloff Disability Institute and the Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) organization.

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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St. Ferdinand Catholic Church hosts its annual Thanksgiving dinner St. Ferdinand Catholic Church will host its annual free Thanksgiving Dinner, Nov. 25 at 1765 Charbonier Road from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This dinner is free to all in the community. After 20 continuous years the church was unable to hold the dinner last year. In 2019, they served close to 690 meals.

There is one major change this year, the meal will be take-out only. The diners will have to come into the building to choose their dinners. Masks are required. There will be volunteers available to help those who cannot stand in line.

Take-out lines allow the church continue to offer

a complete dinner with many choices and multiple dessert options. All the food is purchased and either already cooked commercially or prepared in the kitchen that day. No homemade donated food is being accepted. Offered is a dinner with one dessert, and choice of drink.

The committee is ecumenical with ten area churches helping to plan this dinner: St. Ferdinand, Body Christian, Halls Ferry Christian, Olivette Missionary Baptist, St Angela Merici, St. Martin de Porres, St. Norbert, St. Rose, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard and St. Sabina.

This year the dinner is being held in memory of the committee’s past president, Velma King, who passed away this year.

“We could not hold this dinner without the support of our community here in North County for the past 20 plus years,” said Pat Meitz, President of the St. Ferdinand Thanksgiving Dinner. “We are asking this year that volunteers be at least 12 years old, 16 years old if serving food. Volunteers can visit our website www.stferdinandstl.org and click on the turkey icon at the bottom of the page. From there one is able to click on the link to our volunteer web site.”

Hazelwood Ward 7 City Council member vacancy candidacy applications being accepted The Hazelwood City Council has begun the process of filling the Ward 7 vacancy by accepting applications from interested residents. Prospective candidates can pick up an application from the City Clerk at Hazelwood City Hall sy 415 Elm Grove Lane, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The completed applications must be returned to the city clerk’s office by Nov. 22 at 4 p.m.

Qualified applicants must be 21 years of age, a registered voter of the city, have lived in Hazelwood for two years prior

to appointment, and currently reside in Ward 7.

After Nov. 22, the city council will conduct interviews with the candidates.

The individual appointed to fill the vacancy will serve until the next regular election in April 2022, at which time he/ she may run for election.

Residents are urged to apply and are welcomed to contact City Clerk Julie Lowery at 314-513-5020 or jalowery@ hazelwoodmo.org with any questions.

Gateway Arch Park Foundation announces sixth annual Winterfest holiday celebration The sixth annual Winterfest in Kiener Plaza, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology and produced by Gateway Arch Park Foundation in partnership with the St. Louis Blues, opens Saturday, Nov. 20, and is bigger, brighter and better than ever.

This year’s Winterfest features all the holiday fun from previous years like ice skating, holiday lights and music, festive beverages and food, cozy igloos, sweet s’mores, winter markets, visits with popular princesses and superheroes, and a New Year’s Eve celebration with a spectacular fireworks show.

In addition, Gateway Arch Park Foundation is excited to announce an Opening Day 5K Run/Walk and onemile Kids Fun Run through the Arch grounds to kick off the festivities. The inaugural Winterfest 5K is presented by Caleres in partnership with Big River Running. The corresponding Kids Fun Run is supported by Famous Footwear. Race proceeds benefit Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s mission of conservation, preservation, education and community programs.

“Winterfest is a beloved St. Louis winter tradition for all ages, and we are so excited to return this year in person with expanded programming, featur-

ing six weeks of festive Winterfest fun,” said Ryan McClure, executive director of Gateway Arch Park Foundation. “We invite our neighbors, friends and outof-town guests to celebrate the magic of the holiday season with some of the best views of our beautiful city from the heart of Downtown St. Louis.”

“We’re proud of our partnership with Gateway Arch Park Foundation and appreciate all they do to steward our iconic Arch and grounds and help bring downtown to life with a variety of events,” said Marilyn Bush, president of Bank of America St. Louis. “We look forward to seeing residents and visitors alike celebrating the holiday season at Winterfest.”

“World Wide Technology is dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities, and Winterfest’s goal of bringing together St. Louisans, and our employees, of all ages to enjoy the season is one we are proud to support,” said Ann Cuiellette Marr, executive vice president for global human resources at World Wide Technology and president of the World Wide Technology Foundation. “We can’t wait to see everyone out on the skating rink and under the fireworks this year!”

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CareSTL Health now administering COVID-19 vaccine to children CareSTL Health is now administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to pediatric patients. Parents can elect to have their child/children ages five-to-11 years old receive the vaccine at the time of their appointment or simply walk-in to 2425 N. Whittier Street. CareSTL Health Whittier location is the ONLY site administering the vaccine to children. Please see additional information below: 1. When can parents bring in their children to get the COVID -19 vaccine? Immediately. CareSTL Health is only administering the Pfizer vaccine at this time at one site, 2425 N. Whittier Street.

2. What age range can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine? The age range of pediatric patients eligible for the vaccine is fiveto-11 years of age.

3. Do I have to make my child/children an appointment? No, you can walk into the 2425 N. Whittier Street location, and you will be registered and added to the schedule. Registration is required.

4. What are the hours of operation? Regular health center hours of operation, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., will apply. Information will be forthcoming about expanded vaccination sites and clinics. Parents who want to schedule an appointment are asked to call 314-633-6363.

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A plaque dedication for late jeweler is set for Nov. 27 in Florissant The city of Florissant along with Old Town Partners will host a plaque dedication in honor of the late Richard Henefer. This will be the 48th Walk through History plaque in honor of someone who has made valuable contributions and or an impact to the city of Florissant.

The plaque dedication will be held on Nov. 27 at 5 p.m. in the 1000 block of rue St. Francois. The ceremony will take place before the traditional tree lighting event that is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. that is held in front of city hall.

Don Henefer Jewelers was founded in 1946.

Richard attended Paris Junior College in Paris, Texas where he learned the art of gemology. Richard joined the family business of Don Henefer

Jewelers in 1963. In 1970, after the passing of his father George, in 1971 Richard took over the ownership and operations of Don Henefer Jewelers and moved the business to its current location in Florissant.

Richard was certified as an Appraiser & Master Craftsmen. He served as President/ Past President for local chapters of Rotary International. He also served on other community boards and commissions. Richard was named Business Person of the Year by the North County Chamber of Commerce in 2009 and have been members of the chamber for 45 years. Don Henefer Jewelers was voted Best Jewelry Store in North County for many years.

Food Outreach launches pilot program to support local veterans diagnosed with uncontrolled diabetes Food Outreach recently launched a pilot program focused on providing nutritional interventions for local veterans diagnosed with uncontrolled diabetes and living in distressed circumstances.

Diabetes ranks seventh among the leading causes of death in the U.S. Veterans have a much higher risk of diabetes incidence, with almost 25% of veterans having diabetes compared with only 10% of the general population. Over the past 30 years, the incidence of diabetes has steadily increased in Missouri, growing from 4.1% to 10.3%.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the body’s ability to produce the hormone insulin is compromised, leading to high blood sugar levels. The most prevalent form of diabetes is type 2, which affects 90-95% of people with the disease. Research has shown that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, physical activity, and eating healthy food. While the disease can be treated, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to complications like heart disease, vision loss, amputation, kidney disease, and stroke.

“Food Outreach has a long-standing tradition of providing vital nutritional support to people with life-threatening illnesses. We know that access to and eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, heart-smart fats and proteins is integral to our overall well-being,” said Julie Lock, Executive Director of Food Outreach. “Strong evidence supports the success and cost-effectiveness of nutrition supporting treatment and healthful lifestyle changes in managing diabetes.”

Food Outreach’s new program is philanthropically supported nationally by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and locally through the Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis. The agency is partnering with veteran-facing and -serving organizations to recruit participants. Veterans must meet eligibility requirements, including having an A1C (blood sugar level) of 8 or greater at time

of intake and living at or below 300% of the 2021 Federal Poverty Level for an individual.

Each veteran will receive the equivalent of two medically tailored meals per day, which includes scratch-prepared entrees, fresh produce, grocery staples, and frozen proteins (chicken, beef, turkey, and salmon). All meals can be home-delivered to each veteran by the agency. In addition, participating veterans will receive personalized dietetic counseling by Food Outreach’s registered dietitians throughout enrollment.

Diabetes risk factors for Missouri veterans For several reasons, veterans have a much higher risk for diabetes than the general population. A major risk factor for diabetes is obesity, and nearly 80 percent of veterans nationwide are overweight or obese. Besides weight, other factors such as family history, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, unhealthy eating habits and age may increase an individual’s predisposition. As of 2018, over 67% of all Missouri veterans were 55 or older, putting many within the “at-risk” category for type 2 diabetes.

For 33 years, Food Outreach has been at the forefront of delivering innovative and progressive wellness and nutrition initiatives that utilize a Food as Medicine approach (e.g., systems approach to food and nutrition issues) to positively affect complex and evolving health challenges faced by society’s most vulnerable residents. A vital community resource, the organization is the only nonprofit in the greater St. Louis region focused on meeting the nutrition needs of people battling hunger and life-threatening illnesses.

With this new pilot program, Food Outreach is building positive outcomes around the benefits of their Medically Tailored Meals program for individuals living with uncontrolled diabetes. Valuable data gathered from the pilot will inform the organization’s future strategic direction, while highlighting the importance of nutrition-supporting treatment within conversations taking place on a national level.

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Club Car Wash hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony in Florissant

In the above photo Venus Martz, President of the Greater North County chamber of Commerce stands with Matt Greenway, Area Manager, Brittny Goran, Brand Manager, Travis Wilson, Director of Economic Development, Ward 2 Councilman Paul Manganelli, Lt. Rick Pfaff, Andy Quinones from Mayor Lowery’s Office, Chief Tim Fagan, Anthony Jones, General Manager, Club Car Wash staff and chamber members.

Club Car Wash has come to Florissant to open their business which is located at 3170 N. Hwy 67. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Oct. 28.

Club Car Wash was founded as a family-owned small business in 2006 as Tiger Express Wash. The first location was located at 212 Nebraska Ave in

Columbia, Missouri. In 2019, Tiger Express Wash rebranded and became what is known as Club Car Wash. They continue to grow with locations opening up all over the state and in Kansas, Illinois and Iowa.

For more information visit their website at www.clubcarwash.com.

Greater North County Chamber to host Nite of Stars Awards Gala 2021 Kick off the holiday season in style by attending the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce’s Nite of Stars Awards Gala “There’s No Place Like North County! The Emerald City,” presented by Christian Hospital.

The chamber invites its members, staff, family, friends and community residents to join the festivities from 7 p.m. to midnight on Dec. 3, at Orlando’s Event and Conference Center at 2050 Dorsett Village in Maryland Heights.

The “Emerald City” will feature a full dinner and decadent desserts, served along with an open bar, silent auction, live auction, raffles, a DJ and dancing.

During the evening, the chamber will celebrate the 2022 Business Person of the year Bob McGartland, owner of Robinwood Automotive; and the 2022 Zykan Family Legacy Award winner Dr. Rance Thomas, North County Churches United for Racial Harmony and Justice.

The chamber has annually given the Business Person of the Year award to an individual that embodies the best qualities of community leadership through the combination of business, civic and community activities. McGartland has been the owner of Robinwood Auto-

motive & Tire Service for 38 years and has been a vital community leader and supporter for many years; co-founding charities like Angels At Work that created the Taste in Ferguson event.

The Zykan Family Legacy Award was established to preserve the legacy of the Zykan Family and their contribution to the Greater North County Chamber and the North County community since 1955. Thomas established North County Churches United For Racial Harmony and Justice in 1998. He has served as president since its inception and consists of 27 churches of various denominations in North St. Louis County.

The chamber will also celebrate long-standing members and award the chamber’s Cathy Behlmann Volunteer of the Year award winner, Rookie of the Year award winner and Ambassador of the Year. Cost is $100 per person, which includes a chance to win up to $5,000.

Additional tickets for the cash drawings are available for $25 each.

To purchase tickets or for more information on sponsorship packages, visit www.gnccstl.com or call the chamber office at 314-831-3500. Deadline to purchase tickets is Nov. 19.

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Schlafly Beer’s canned goods drive for free beer returns at all Schlafly brewpubs Schlafly Beer, St. Louis’ original, independent craft brewery, announces the return of their seasonal “Cans for Cans” program, a food drive initiative for the holiday giving season to benefit St. Louis Area Foodbank.

From now until Nov. 30, St. Louisans can donate two non-perishable canned goods to the Schlafly Tap Room (2100 Locust Street), Maplewood’s Schlafly Bottleworks location (7260 Southwest Avenue) or St. Charles’ Schlafly Bankside location (920 S Main St. in St Charles) and receive one can of Schlafly beer. (One can of Schlafly beer is redeemable for every two non-perishable canned food items donated. Guests can donate up to 12 canned food items to redeem up to six cans of beer per visit. Must show proof of 21+ ID with donation.)

All donated canned goods will be delivered to St. Louis Area Foodbank to build stronger communities by addressing food insecurities.

Last year, Schlafly donated 3,555-pounds of food thanks to the St. Louis community and their continued support of the Cans for Cans program.

Schlafly Beer’s Founding Brewer Stephen Hale says, “The Cans for Cans program has been an annual initiative at our brewpubs for five years, and the St. Louis community always shows up.

We’re incredibly grateful for the support, and together, we make an impact for our neighbors in need. These continued uncertain times make it more important than ever to take care of each other where we can, and we believe the Cans for Cans program is a small way for us to support our local food banks” St. Louis Area Foodbank provides food and services to 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois.

More than 392,000 people in the bi-state region rely on the Foodbank for assistance each year.

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Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board welcomes new member as well as strategic thinking and process improvement knowledge to the JEGB, and I appreciate her willingness to step up to serve the Normandy community at this importPhoto courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative ant time,” said Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven.

Patton has served as an adjunct professor and instructor at Washington University in St. Louis, Harris Stowe State University and St. Louis Community College. She has held board and trustee positions with organizations including the United Way of Greater St. Louis, Fontbonne University, and Howard University School of Business. In 2018, Ms. Patton was awarded the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter’s award for Visionary Community Leadership.

Patton holds master’s degrees from Washington University in St. Louis, George Warren Brown School of Social Work and Webster University. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and has done post graduate studies in business management.

Patton joins current e Hazelwood School District Board of Education will have two open three-year seats in the April 5, 2022 election. e ling window opens Tuesday, December 7, JEGB directors William 2021 at 8:00 a.m. and closes Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Humphrey, President; Sheila G. Williams, Vice Candidates may complete the ling process in-person at the Administration President; Sara Foster, Building located at 15955 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63031, DeAnthony Neal, Ronald cember 7 through December 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hazelwood School District is closed for winter break December 20 through December 27. e last Roberts and Mike Jones.

The Missouri State Board of Education appointed Valerie Patton to the Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board (JEGB) during its October meeting. Patton began her service effective immediately, replacing Karen Pierre who resigned from the board in August 2021.

“We are excited to have Ms. Patton as part of our Joint Executive Governing Board,” said Marcus C. Robinson, Normandy Superintendent of Schools.

“Ms. Patton is a highly respected, accomplished and forward thinking member of our community, who we know will make a positive impact on the district. I look forward to working with her to serve our students, families, and staff to continue the positive momentum in Normandy.”

Patton recently took on the role of Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer and President at the Greater St. Louis Inc. Foundation. Prior to that, she worked at the St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce, serving as Senior Vice President of Economic Inclusion and Workforce Development Strategies and Executive Director of the St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative.

“Valerie will bring a wealth of valuable perspective

opportunity to le is December 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

St. Louis Athletic Director of the Year Parkway’s Mike Roth was recently named the St. Louis Athletic Director of the year by the Missouri Inters cholast ic Athletic Administrators Association. Additionally, he tirelessly advocates for all coaches and athletes both as a member of the MIAAA advisory board and the Photo courtesy Parkway School District MSHSAA Ad ad- Mike Roth is Parkway’s director of activities visory committee. and athletics.

Roth has served Parkway for over 30 years and has been Parkway’s director of activities and athletics since 2014. Prior to that, he was Central High athletic director for five years.

“Mike always lends a helping hand, a servant heart and a caring ear whenever needed. His caring and optimism, which he brings to his role on a daily basis, creates enthusiasm from others,” West High Activities and Athletics Director Brian Kessler said.

In addition to scheduling games and overseeing activities, Roth has been instrumental in developing sports marketing partnerships with the Parkway community. With Roth’s help, Parkway has partnerships with Mercy Sports Medicine, Maryville University, Wagner Photography and more.

Roth is the father of five girls. One of his daughters, Hannah Roth, was named Teacher of the Year at Parkway’s Ross Elementary School last year.

e qualiications for the Board are as follows:  Missouri law requires a person to be a U.S. citizen  At least 24 years of age  A resident taxpayer of the Hazelwood School District and to have resided in the State of Missouri for one year immediately preceding the election  Board members do not receive pay for their service Qualiied applicants who wish to le must make an appointment to le in person during business hours at the Hazelwood School District Administration Building.

To schedule an appointment to le for board candidacy, please contact Kristina Allen at 314-953-5012 or kallen2@hazelwoodschools.org. e Hazelwood School District requires anyone entering our buildings to wear a proper face covering and practice social distancing. If you are quarantined under health department orders, experiencing any new symptoms of illness (fever of 100.4 or greater, shortness of breath, cough, loss of taste/smell, headache, digestive or bowel problems, sore throat, body aches, etc.) or are sick, please wait to le until you are at least 24 hours fever/symptom free without the use of medication.

Administration Building Hours for Candidate Filing: December 7, 2021 – December 17, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

December 28, 2021 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. *No exceptions will be honored for these timelines. e Administration Building will be officially closed on Saturdays and Sundays. ere will also be no ling on days when school buildings are closed due to holidays or inclement weather. e names of persons ling for the office of board director on the rst day of ling will go into a random drawing to determine the order of placement on the ballot. ###

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Still In This Together: A simple act of grace It was such a simple act, yet almost reverential, and I I asked him if he was okay with my walking across the felt humbled to have been witness to it. I wanted to let street to the beach for a firsthand peek at the pounding the couple know that I had seen it and it had changed my waves and the climbing black storm clouds, one of my day, but I didn’t want to disturb the peaceful moment. favorite views of the beach. It would be a necessarily John and I decided to take a week’s vacation a little short trip, but I relished the chance to breathe the sea later than usual this year, timed to be just before his knee air and be free of indoor confines. replacement surgery. There were plans to minimize the I walked briskly around the driveway and across the time he walked on the beach, and we packed his knee street, through two-foot-deep puddles to get to the sand. brace to make his last painful walk on the sand a little I could hear the angry pounding of the surf as I walked less strenuous. over the wooden crossover and scaled the last incline Of course, we had no way of knowing that Hurricane before the beach. The sand was compacted by all the Nicholas had its sights set on the southern United States rain, and it was actually easier to walk on than it had at the same time we did, and the outlying bands of wind been all week. and rain would be the weather determiners that week.

The sky was dark, the gulf was angry, and there in the We always expect some rain; it’s how the area keeps its middle of it all was an older man filling a bucket with lush tropical color and beauty, but typically the days sand for his granddaughter, dumping it out and stacking are never a complete washout, and we can often watch the sand into the shape of a castle for her. Her parents storm clouds building over the mainland as we sit sun- were walking along the edge of the water, stopping every ning on the beach just miles away. so often to pick up a shell. How nice that the grandThis week, we had only the first two days to enjoy pa was keeping the little one occupied. It had probably semi-perfect weather before the unrelenting storms been a tough week for all of them after promises to her and wind settled in to stay, and there had been signifi- of all the fun to be had at the beach. cant rain the week before, so our idyllic drive to the naAnd only then did I see the older woman walking tional park beaches at the end of our road was impassable.

There would be no secluded inlets, no perfect isolation from the world as we watched dolphins frolic and I dug my toes into the sand at the very edge of the gulf. It was so different from our typical expectations that it was difficult to even wrap our brains around what the vacation would actually bring.

So, we compromised with Mother Nature. We walked to the beach nearest our condo and shared the few hours of sunshine with other beachgoers who scanned the skies just as vigilantly as we did, and gave ourselves plenty of extra time for John’s painstakingly cautious trek across the sand.

It was so obviously a labor of love; I reminded him often that the next time we were here, his knee would be new and the walk so much less painful.

And then we were forced inside, as wave after wave of wind and storms assaulted the barrier island, with barely enough time to make a fast trip to the corner market or run to the parking lot to move the car to a less flooded area of the grounds. And John wasn’t able to join me; he was essentially a prisoner in the tiny condo, walking from front to back to see the weather as it assailed us from both the gulf and www.TheSarahCommunity.com the sound.

One afternoon, there was a short break in the weather, and

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By Vicki Bahr toward them, cradling a sleeping baby on her shoulder, her hair whipping in the wind. The grandmother. He looked at her, then at the beach chair sitting very low in the sand, inches from the ground. And then, wordlessly, he held his arms out to her, wrapped her tightly in them, and slowly, slowly, lowered her to the chair.

It was a simple, silent, lovely act of grace. I felt tears form in my eyes, and I was torn between the need to go to them and acknowledge what I’d seen or simply leaving them socially distanced and holding the touching moment quietly in my heart.

I walked back to the condo, never having gotten their attention, knowing that my acknowledgment was unnecessary. As the building came into view, I saw my own husband standing on the balcony, grinning a welcome back and waving madly to get my attention.

It was my own simple act of grace, and I was so happy to be a part of it.

Vicki Bahr is an inveterate word lover and story sharer, a published author in magazine, newspaper and blog forms. As a mom of four, grandma of nine, and wife of one for nearly 49 years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere.

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EVENTS

Nov. 20: Fundraiser dinner auction

The Florissant Rotary Club will host a fundraiser dinner auction hosted by the Florissant Rotary Club Foundation from 6 – 10 p.m., presented

by Depaul Hospital GSSTL at 210 Fee Fee Hills Drive in Hazelwood. Registration at www.florissantrotary.eventbrite.com.

Dec. 2-3: Theater production

The Alpha Players of Florissant will present the comedy “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” based on the classic book by Barbara Robinson at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, located at Parker Road and Waterford Drive on Dec. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, Inc. Ticket price is $15. Tickets can be obtained by calling 314921-5678 or visiting https://

f lor issa nt mo.t hu nder t i x . com. Seating will be socially distanced and masks will be required.

RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-tofour 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 314513-1674 or cbanaskavich@ jfcs-stl.org.

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 314540-5223.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

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 fourpart 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: City council meetings

Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome.

Auditions are not required.

See www.concertarts.org.

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: meetings

Workshop

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.

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If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-9212132. For a limited period the Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.

M o n d a y s -T h u r s d a y s : 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: Bingo

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Florissant Elks Bingo takes place at 16400 New Halls Ferry every Tuesday. Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. No outside food or drinks allowed per St. Louis County. Food and drinks available for purchase. Maximum 150 players. Must wear mask to enter. Social distancing followed.

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The Gentlemen of Sound are looking for men who like to sing or want to learn. They practice Tuesdays at Lady of the Pillar school at 401 S. Lindbergh from 7 – 9 p.m.

They try to do public events monthly. Always looking for new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • November 17, 2021 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: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/ Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul McConnell, 314-

831-5476.

2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Show-me Stitchers:

Show-me Stitchers is the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We meet on the second Tuesday, Sept.June at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO. Learn needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, and more.

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.

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.

3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant.

For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m.

- 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at

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

What’s Happening Florissant. Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314921-2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314-994-3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9

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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.

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Thanksgiving Eve Guns ‘N Hoses benefits fallen first responders The annual event has been in existence since 1987 benefiting the Back-Stoppers, a nonprofit organization that assists families of first responders who have died in the line of duty.

Tickets for the 34th Annual Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses event are now available!

Visit www.GunsNHoses.com to become a part of this unique event or just to contribute. * The Enterprise Center will host the event on Wednesday, Nov. 24 Football team at Lindenwood still ranks high in poll Lindenwood University’s football team has won eight of their 10 games overall and is a perfect with six wins and no losses in their conference. These results keep them at No. 5 in the most recent NCAA Division II Regional Poll.

The Lions are receiving 20 votes in the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, and sit at No. 22 in the D2Football.com poll, as all rankings were released on Monday.

The Lindenwood defense has come on strong as of late, as the Lions rank fifth in the country with 16 interceptions. A big part of disrupting the passing game has been Kai Ross with his six interceptions this year. Drew Seers was recently named GLVC Defensive Player of the Week, earning the award for the second time this season. Seers has totaled 106 tackles through 10 games, including 7.5 tackles for loss, and ranks second on the team with four interceptions.

The Lions have three quarterbacks who have attempted 46 or more passes this year, but have maintained a top-20 passing efficiency as a team.

Robert Giaimo is proving to be a bull at the running back position, as the freshman ranks No. 19 in yards per carry with just over six yards per clip. Lindenwood continues to spread the wealth

in the passing game, as the top four receivers are averaging 481.5 yards and 3.75 touchdowns on the year. In that mix is Alex Faddoul, who made his first start at quarterback since his freshman season in 2016. * Great season so far Women’s volleyball coach nets his 200th coaching win The UMSL Tritons volleyball team officially has closed out the 2021 road trips.

Tuesday evening at Lindenwood, the Tritons made sure to go out in style as they defeated the Lions, 25-22, 25-23, 25-16.

With the win, the Tritons clinch the GLVC Central Division.

The win pushed UMSL to 20-7 on the season and 13-3 in the GLVC. It also gave head coach Ryan Young his 200th career coaching win in Tritons red and gold.

Young took a few moments to reflect on his career, the caliber of players he has coached, and those mentors who helped shape him and his career. “(200) means a lot to me. When you coach for a long time you are bound to hit some milestones. It really comes down to the quality of student-athletes I have been fortunate to coach during my time at UMSL. Including this team, I have coached a lot of talented kids and I wouldn’t have got to 200 without them,” he said.

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.

PrimeTimeSTL.com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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Recipe: A perfectly layered pie Crust: 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups pecans, crushed

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Servings: 8 Directions: Heat oven to 350 F.

Cream Cheese Layer: 12 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 4 tablespoons heavy cream Pudding Layer: 3 egg yolks 2 cups whole milk 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To make crust: In saucepan, melt butter; add flour, brown sugar and crushed pecans. Stir until combined. Press into 9 1/2-inch deep pie plate.

Bake 15-20 minutes until crust begins to brown. Cool completely.

To make cream cheese layer: In medium bowl, mix cream cheese until creamy. Add powdered sugar and heavy cream; mix until smooth.

Spread over cooled pecan crust. Refrigerate.

To make pudding layer: In medium bowl, whisk egg yolks. Add milk; whisk until combined. Set aside.

In separate medium bowl, whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, flour and salt until combined.

Whipped Cream Topping: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 4 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract chocolate syrup 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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In saucepan over medium heat, add egg yolk mixture and flour mixture. Whisk constantly until pudding begins to thicken and bubble.

Add butter and vanilla extract, stirring until butter is melted. Pour chocolate pudding in shallow bowl. Cover with plastic wrap touching pudding to keep it from forming skin.

Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Pour pudding over cream cheese layer. Cover pie with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.

To make whipped cream topping: In stand mixer bowl, add heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip until stiff peaks form.

Spread whipped cream over pudding layer.

Drizzle pie with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

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Movie news: apes, ghosts and spiders

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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.

he holiday season is rapidly approaching, which makes this a great time to examine some movie news. I’ve narrowed my list down to three topics: apes, ghosts and spiders.

Throughout its 100-year lifetime, the AMC Theater chain introduced such innovations as cupholders and stadium seating. I first encountered the handy cupholder way back in 1983 in Minnesota and saw it rapidly spread across the country. More recently, Adam Aron, chairman and CEO of AMC Entertainment Holdings, made some questionable moves, in particular pandering to a group of investors who call themselves “Apes” in a homage to the “Planet of the Apes” films and reboots. Aron’s behavior is not what I would expect from a CEO whose company could easily go bankrupt.

APE investors firmly believe AMC’s stock price will move from the $30-$40 range to more than $100,000 per share, which is highly unlikely. On social media, Apes talk about big companies and hedge funds preventing AMC’s stock price from “Going to the moon.”

With the company burning available cash and a slow-moving theatrical pipeline, it will take time for the chain to become profitable again.

Chairman Aron feeds the frenzy by offering free popcorn to investors and plans to release AMC branded popcorn in stores. Ape share-

‘Spiderman: No Way Home’ photo courtesy Marvel Studios, ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ photo courtesy Columbia Pictures.

holders also get to answer questions during conference calls about earnings.

While more patrons are walking into theaters, no true box office blockbusters emerged in 2021. That could change with the Nov. 19 release of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” a film that ties back to the original film and its 1989 sequel (the 2016 female-centric reboot is not considered part of the Ghostbusters Universe). “Ant-Man” star and People’s 2021 “Sexiest Man Alive” Paul Rudd plays Mr. Grooberson, a teacher with knowledge about the Ghostbusters. Opening close to Thanksgiving, this film could do rather well, especially with nostalgic fans.

Marvel and Disney dominated the 2019 box office and they could do a repeat this year.

When Spider-Man reunited with other Marvel characters in 2016’s “Captain America: Civil War,” Tom Holland emerged as the perfect

choice to play the young hero. Holland next appeared in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” followed by “Far from Home.” Marvel fans will get an early Christmas gift when the actor returns in “No Way Home,” a film where Peter Parker’s secret identity has been revealed. He seeks the help of Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to get his life back on track.

Beginning in 2002, Tobey Maguire played both the brilliant Peter Parker and his web-slinging alter ego in three films while Andrew Garfield played those same roles in two cinematic outings years later. In my opinion, Tom Holland fits the role perfectly and has great chemistry with Marissa Tomei, who plays his aunt. There are rumors, though, that Maguire and Garfield will make appearances in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” More to come on this.

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Crossword: THANKSGIVING

‘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.

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hings are getting pretty weird out there. For instance, I sent my husband off to do a small task for me –grocery shopping.

Sounds pretty simple right? Especially since I sent along a detailed list.

No sooner had he left than there he was back in the driveway.

Much too soon. What could be the reason? I thought I knew.

“Did you forget to go to the bathroom before you left?” I giggled.

He gave me a snarky look. “Real funny. No. I couldn’t find a place to park.”

“Huh? Now you’re being funny.”

“Nope. Serious as your mother’s sense of humor. Let me give you a rundown: there were several parking spaces reserved for policemen; one entire row for curbside pick-up; another four slots for pharmacy call-ins and a dozen more reserved for disabilities. Then throw in the others set aside for expectant mothers, senior citizen parking, veterans, mothers with small children and special areas for people riding emotional support pack mules. That left only six spots.”

“So…why didn’t you grab one of them?”

“Those were for shopping carts. It seems they’d rather use the limited space to cram with empty carts instead of having cash-paying customers fill them.”

“Come on,” I said. “I’ve got a plan.”

We jumped in the car and drove back to the store. I dropped him off and circled around the block expecting to make at least five revolutions.

To my surprise, I spotted him on the curb after the first go-round. He waved me down.

“Now what are you doing back so early? And where are the things I sent you to buy?”

“Supply chain issues. Nothing on the shelves. But the manager gave me this address. Said there was plenty of merchandise there.”

“Seriously? Are you telling me that we’re going to have to drive across town to another store to buy things?”

“That would be nice,” he said, “but this address is for a shipping container somewhere off the Pacific coast. He also said we would need a boat, but good luck finding one. They’re on back order.”

No parking

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. “If all ____ fails...”

5. *Male Thanksgiving bird 8. Yoko’s last name 11. Indian restaurant bread 12. Carhop’s carrier 13. *”Kiss the Cook” garment 15. Homer’s “The Odyssey”, e.g.

16. *Grandpa or Grandma, often 17. Moolah or dough 18. *Pilgrim’s colony 20. Allah’s cleric 21. Arranges into categories 22. Chance’s genre 23. *”Plains, Trains and Automobiles” star 26. Woven containers 30. Kimono sash 31. Aristotle’s school 34. Part of ideal 35. Hurricane feature, pl.

37. Comedian Schumer 38. Teen worry 39. Side of a ruler 40. Left over 42. *When will the guests be here?, acr.

43. Rejuvenate 45. Expression of agreement (2 words)

14. *Kind of squash 19. Toils 22. Truck brand motto: “Guts. Glory. ____” 23. Lawn trimmer 24. Toe the line 25. Designs on lemur’s tail 26. Purchases 27. #39 Across, pl.

28. T in Ferrari TR 29. Thai restaurant chicken staple 32. Elder’s support 33. Flightless bird 36. *Thanksgiving football game host city since 1934 38. Impromptu 40. Big coffee holder 41. Choice word DOWN 44. Desert mirage 1. Compass dir.

46. Makes less tight 2. Arctic native 48. Lace loop 3. Go yachting 49. “Angela’s _____,” 4. Become enclosed in a memoir cyst 50. *Raiders vs. Cowboys, 5. Freshwater fish e.g.

6. Hop-drying kilns 51. Scandinavian war god 7. *Pumpkin pie at the first 52. Dry riverbed Thanksgiving, e.g.

53. Not final or absolute 8. Sea World’s performer 54. Exclamation of surprise, 9. “Cheers” regular archaic 10. Top seed 55. Propel your boat!

12. Like a rosebush 58. Color wheel feature 13. Spy name 47. *What Turkey Trot participants did 48. Outdoor entertainment area 50. Messy substances 52. *It makes Thanksgiving wishes come true?

55. Half of diameter, pl.

56. Flu symptom 57. Accompanies relief 59. Leaves out 60. More than a talker?

61. Isaac’s firstborn 62. Skin cyst 63. “____ my party, and I’ll cry if I want too...”

64. Confederate or Union, e.g.

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