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August 25, 2021

Moving through the pandemic

Around Town

COMMUNITY VOICES

By Angela Clabon. Pg. 2 City of Florissant celebrates 2020 U.S. Census results.

Pg.3 Grassroots nonprofit that helps women gets over $37,000 in grants this summer. Pg.4

Business Greater North County Chamber of Commerce has successful 2021 Scholarship Bowl . Pg. 6

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Metro Transit has maintained service during the pandemic in spite of many logistical challenges.

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Metro Transit has met and overcome many of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic

By Wendy Todd The pandemic has transformed the experience for both consumers and providers of public transportation. COVID-19 has caused public transit to adapt and respond to the need for safe and reliable service for riders. But despite this crisis, Kimberly Cella believes public transit has met the challenges.

Cella, the executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), a nonprofit that advocates for the improvement and accessibility of St. Louis public transportation says, “While the last 20 months have been unprecedented, public transit never lost its

momentum. It continued delivering essential workers during the height of the pandemic, expanded access as people returned to work, and helped to promote social equality, stimulate development, provide economic returns and position the St. Louis region for recovery and growth.”

Though Metro Transit has maintained service during the pandemic that effort has not been without difficulty.

“Like many transit agencies across the country, we had an operator shortage and a shortage of mechanics and electricians prior to the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has not helped our recruitment efforts,” Taulby Roach, Bi-State Develop-

ment President & CEO, explains. “We are all competing against the trucking industry, school bus industry and delivery and distribution companies for the same pool of candidates.”

Metro Transit has addressed the lack of workers by putting a concerted effort behind hiring and training new employees. In addition to the shortage of transit workers, ridership has been down.

“We saw a significant decline in ridership as stay-at-home orders were issued across St. Louis, and we are just now seeing signs of riders getting back on board,” states Cella.

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Metro Transit has maintained service during the pandemic in spite of many logistical challenges.

‘MOVING’ from cover And to continue meeting the safety needs of riders during the pandemic Metro Transit has increased the frequency of cleaning as well as instituted varied means of sanitizing vehicles.

“Back in March of this year, we started using a new, cutting-edge sanitizer that focuses on antimicrobial technology to keep our trains, buses and vans free from harmful germs,” Roach states. “The microbe shield it creates can protect our riders and our team members from pathogens for up to 30 days.”

Riders are helping public transit keep the transit experience safe by complying with the federal mask mandate.

“The majority of our riders are compliant. They understand masks and vaccines help protect all of us,” Roach explains.

The mask mandate from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for Metro Transit consumers and operators has been in effect since May of 2020 and will continue into next year until Jan.

18, 2022. In the near future riders will be able to get masks from a dispenser on Metro Transit vehicles and MetroLink stations.

The CMT will also partner with Metro Transit, St. Clair County Transit District, Bureau of Transit Police and Metro Transit Public Safety on Aug. 26 for an event where masks were given out during rush hour and commuters were reminded about the importance of wearing masks.

The event serves as, “an opportunity to educate riders about Citizens for Modern Transit’s free Guaranteed Ride Home Program and encourage them to register,” Cella explains.

The experience of public transit riders has been a collective effort between operators and consumers with transit workers having to highly adjust to meet the demands of the pandemic.

“We see our Metro Transit operators (MetroBus, MetroLink and Metro Call-A-Ride) and their transit service managers as heroes,” says Roach. They have been out on the front line for 18 months now during the entire COVID-19 pandemic.

COMMUNITY VOICES

By Angela Clabon

Fighting COVID-19 is a community effort The COVID-19 virus is again a significant threat to public health. Missouri, Florida and Texas accounted for 40% of all new COVID-19 cases nationwide, and all three states have lower than average vaccination rates.

The Delta variant is more transmissible and likely to affect children. Medical officials are reporting an increase in hospitalizations of children in critical condition with COVID. The defense among the unvaccinated is that they have a choice in taking the vaccine.

Fine. You do have a choice. The unvaccinated also seem to have the biggest gripe about wearing a mask, so tell us, what’s the solution?

Most recently, my seven-year-old grandson contracted COVID-19 from a family member who lied about being vaccinated.

Now his ten-year-old sister also tested positive for COVID. I babysit my grandchildren.

Fortunately, I am fully vaccinated and have not tested positive for COVID. My grandchildren have experienced fever, aching and a loss of appetite.

It angers me because my grandchildren did not have the choice of vaccination. They are too young to receive the Pfizer vaccine available to anyone over the age of 12. Children have protection from the virus by the vaccinated adults who wear masks and use social distancing strategies. Be honorable. If you did not get vaccinated, protect us all by following the simple precautionary steps.

Choices come with responsibility and consequences. In this case, the black community loses. Don’t’ look for any more shutdowns because it’s not happening. It’s too costly for businesses. The black community will once again experience the most significant impact. Our vaccination rates are much lower, and our people will die from COVID-19.

What is the solution if following these sim-

ple strategies doesn’t work for you?

I encourage you to get vaccinated or follow the guidelines to protect us all. Wear your mast, practice social distancing as much as possible and quarantine yourself as needed.

CareSTL Health offers vaccinations daily at four locations. Call to make a vaccination appointment at 314-367-5820 or visit carestlhealth.org. The responsibility is yours.

Angela Clabon is the Chief Executive Officer of CareSTL Health. 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.

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St. Louis Area Diaper Bank to celebrate National Diaper Need Awareness Week St. Louis Area Diaper Bank will observe National Diaper Need Awareness Week – a signature initiative of the National Diaper Bank Network – from Sept. 27 through Oct. 3. St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is a member of NDBN, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to eliminating diaper need in America.

The week provides individuals, organizations, communities and elected officials the opportunity to engage in real talk and simple actions while drawing national attention to the issue of diaper need. To highlight the celebration, the Diaper Bank will hold its fifth annual Fill the Warehouse fundraising drive to collect 100,000 diapers during the month of September. Last year the Diaper Bank collected 90,000 diapers.

Fill the Warehouse participation opportunities include hosting a physical diaper drive and bringing donations to the Diaper Bank located at 6141 Etzel Ave. on Sat., Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; hosting an Amazon online virtual diaper drive where diapers can be sent directly to the Diaper Bank; and collecting monetary donations so that, for every $1 donated, the Diaper Bank can directly purchase eight diapers for children in need.

Founded in 2014, the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank collects, stores, and distributes 250,000 free diapers per month to struggling families through a network of 56 community, nonprofit, ed-

Submitted photo St. Louis Area Diaper Bank will observe National Diaper Need Awareness Week – a signature initiative of the National Diaper Bank Network – from Sept. 27 through Oct. 3.

ucational and health care partners serving low-income women and children. These diapers are obtained via local diaper drives, in-kind donations, and by purchasing diapers directly with donated funds.

To date more than 5.1 million diapers have been distributed in St. Louis including nearly 900,000 diapers during the height of the pandemic. The Diaper Bank offers both emergency and long-term diaper distribution. This service is a much-needed resource since government programs – including food stamps and WIC – do not provide funding for diapers.

Diapers cannot be obtained with food stamps and are classified with cigarettes, alcohol and pet food as disallowed purchases.

“National Diaper Need

Awareness Week encourages residents to support the Diaper Bank and our efforts to distribute diapers to low-income families,” said St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Executive Director Muriel Smith. “September is the perfect time to help improve the health of our community’s families, and we can’t do it alone. We rely on a collective effort to end diaper need so babies and toddlers can reach their full potential.”

The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank provides diaper access to the region’s low-income families, as well as raises community awareness about the causes and consequences of diaper need.

For information about hosting a diaper drive during National Diaper Need Awareness Week, call 314-624-0888.

City of Florissant celebrates 2020 U.S. Census results The results of the 2020 U.S. Census shows an increase in Florissant’s current population from the last results in 2010.

In the fall of 2019, Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery met with members of his administration to begin preparations for the 2020 Census. The main goal was to ensure that all residents were counted and that Florissant retain the important status of being the largest municipality and a premier community in St. Louis County.

After almost two years of work, effor, and time invested, the population of Florissant has grown to a level not seen in the city since the mid 1980’s. There are currently 52,533 people that reside in Florissant.

Lowery thanked all of those who made this achievement possible. He expressed immense gratitude to the members of the city council, the hard-working city staff, the numerous volunteers, and all of the residents for sharing in the important responsibility of reporting population data correctly.

Lowery states, “Looking forward, we now have the collective opportunity to write the next chapter in our rich history here in North Saint Louis County. Working jointly with all citizens of Florissant, we can see even more growth in population, investment and development over the next decade.”

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Grassroots nonprofit that helps women gets over $37,000 in grants this summer Sisters Helping Each other Reach a Higher Height (S. H. E. R. A. H.) was recently awarded a grant from The Black Communities Investment Initiative of the St. Louis Community Foundation in the amount of $12,000.

This summer, S. H. E. R. A. H. received a FLOURISH St. Louis grant in the amount of $25,000.

The organization has grown substantially from starting with Sister Circles that encouraged self-care, emotional and mental health wellness to providing programming in school and operating a transitional housing facility for displaced women.

The funding to S. H. E. R. A. H will be used to provide clients, who are of childbearing age, access to educational opportunities, stable housing, public transportation, affordable mental health care, medical care, and healthy foods to foster maternal vitality and long-term stability. Executive Director Shante Duncan expressed how grateful she is that S. H. E. R. A. H. is expanding their programming and helping more women and girls.

She explained, “In 2018, I

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used my family’s savings to acquire the Joan B. Quinn Safe House. From my work with women and girls I knew there were not enough resources for the unhoused.”

The Joan B. Quinn safe house has assisted over 40 women in the brief time it has been open.

S. H. E. R. A. H. also provides programming to the elementary, middle and high school girls across the region through the L.O.V.E. Project (Learning One’s Self Very Extensively).

The L.O.V.E. Project is focused on empowering girls of color between the ages of nine and 17.

The curriculum, which is written and delivered by Duncan, centers on four core areas: selflove, sisterhood, community development, and entrepreneurship. The eight weeks spent on each of these principles allows students to identify their talents and community projects they are passionate about while also overcoming issues and stereotypes specific to African American girls.

For more information about S.H.E.R.A.H. or to donate email- founder@sherahmovement.com or by calling 314-4670765.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis honors alumni, board members, community partners and staff The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) announced the 2021 Annual Recognition event honorees and Alumni Hall of Honor inductees. Each year the staff, board members, volunteers and supporters are acknowledged and celebrated for their commitment to the Boys & Girls Clubs as well as the kids and teens that they serve.

The 2021 BGCSTL Alumni Hall of Honor inductees are Brandon Bosley, Paris Thompson, Sharita Davis, Steve Vasser, Gerald Fulton, Marsha Walls and Kayla Jackson-Williams.

The Hall of Honor recognizes outstanding alumni for achievements in their respective fields, commitment to leadership, serving our community’s youth, contributions to the St. Louis community and for living out the mission of the Boys & Girls Club.

Submitted photo (From left) Dr. Flint Fowler (President, BGCSTL) stands with Sharita Davis, Marsha Walls, Kayla Jackson-Williams, Rev. Steve Vasser, Paris Thompson, accepting on behalf of Gerald “Hitman Holla” Fulton, Jr. (his parents) and Dr. Graylon Johnson (presenter and former Boys & Girls Clubs alumni) – not shown Alderman Brandon Bosley.

BGCSTL President, Dr. Flint Fowler (reflecting on the annual event which has always been close to his heart) said, “This event gives us the opportunity to celebrate the many ways that our staff, board volunteers, alumni and friends contribute

to the welfare of the children we serve and highlight our impact.

While we recognize the challenges of COVID-19, we believe it is important to recognize the contributions and achievements of so many club constituents.”

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Senior Living

Still In This Together:

By Vicki Bahr

I’m pretty sure this is heaven We left much earlier than necessary for the airport the day our out-of-town daughter was finally coming home for a visit. We always leave early; you never know about traffic, or how crowded the parking garage will be. And honestly, I’ve always loved the airport; the hustle and bustle, the intense looks on the faces of those pulling suitcases on their ways elsewhere, the guessing games of who’s travelling where and why. It’s always been a magical place to me, this hub of comings and goings, and now that things were beginning to seem a bit more “normal,” I desperately wanted to see the proof for myself.

And Katie, our beautiful Katie, was going to be here in the flesh for the first time in nearly 18 months. There had been a trip planned in March of 2020, but fears of COVID stopped that dead in its tracks. Too many worries, too many fears for family’s health both here and there to consider. And so we waited. So very long.

The airport was busy, and I smiled at the normalcy of things.

The arrival board showed a slight delay in Katie’s flight. Funny that checking that board didn’t seem to move the waiting process ahead any faster. I finally sank into a chair a safe distance away from another woman about my age after first asking from behind my mask if she was comfortable with the distance between us.

And the wonderful drama began. A grandmother came through the portal from the airport gates, caught sight of her family, and ran faster than her legs should have carried her, to fall to her knees in front of a baby stroller and burst into tears at the first sight of her new granddaughter. I felt my face grinning from ear to ear as tears for a stranger fell from my eyes.

Now the arrival board alerted us that our daughter’s flight was in range. A young woman raced around a new group coming through the portal, grabbed onto an older man who I presumed to be her father, and collapsed into his arms, patting his

back and sobbing wordlessly.

I wondered, not for the first time since arriving at the airport, if this is what heaven will be like…waiting for the arrivals of loved ones we’ve been missing for so long, watching as people race through the portal into the arms of their family, closing the gaps between there and here, heaven and earth, with wordless embraces and tears of joy.

And suddenly, as I scanned a new group of passengers, I saw our daughter, tears in her eyes as she zeroed in on her father and ran to his arms. I captured the look on her face…absolute joy, the months we’d been apart miraculously disappearing in that one blissful moment of reuniting. No more distance, no more time apart, only the certainty that we had breached

time and space and were together again.

No one could have known that Christmas of 2019, as we laughed and opened presents and exclaimed about the grandkids growing in the couple of months since we’d seen them that we would be separated for over a year and that we would miss over a full year of hugs and story times and family adventures. Our togetherness will never be taken for granted again, and for that I’m so very grateful.

I hugged Katie for a very long time, right there in the middle of the airport, before I could speak, overcome with emotion and happiness.

“I’m pretty sure this is heaven,” I cried. “And no one is going to convince me otherwise.”

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.

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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Greater North County Chamber of Commerce has huge success during its 2021 Scholarship Bowl

INVITATION TO BID

Bid Proposal of Road Salt and Delivery for Winter 2021/2022 The City of Bellefontaine Neighbors will be accepting bid proposals for the above referenced purchase of materials. Bids must be received no later than 9/30/2021 at 12:00 am. Bids received after this date and/or time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened to the sender.

If you are interested in submitting a bid, it should be delivered to the name and address listed below on a company letterhead in a sealed envelope labeled as follows:

City of Bellefontaine Neighbors 9641 Bellefontaine Rd Saint Louis, MO 63137 Attn: Bid Submission (City Clerk) All bids received by the deadline shall be reviewed by the Board of Aldermen/Alderwomen 10/07/21.

All bids must include the cost of materials and delivery per ton. The City of Bellefontaine Neighbors will select the most accurate and cost reasonable contractor/company.

The City of Bellefontaine Neighbors has the right to reject any and all bids at their sole discretion.

Should you have any questions or concerns about any of the items on the work write-up, please contact the Public Works Department at Jross@cityofbn.com for clarification prior to bidding. You are reminded that your bid should be inclusive of all fees or other costs. Please note we are a tax-exempt entity.

The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce raised over $5,000 during their annual Scholarship Bowl on Aug. 5. Held at Crest Bowl in the city of Florissant, the chamber hosted the event to raise monies for the chamber’s Scholarship Fund that grants North County high school seniors an opportunity to apply for a $1,000 scholarship to assist with their higher education needs.

For $25 per person, bowlers enjoyed three games, shoes and pizza. Attendees also enjoyed the chance to win attendance prizes during the evening and 50/50 raffle tickets.

Submitted photo Taking home first place trophies were chamTaking home first place trophies were champions from SSM Health pions from SSM Health DePaul Hospital, and DePaul Hospital. the last place winners played for Seniors HelpThe Scholarship Bowl Lane Sponsors were ing Seniors.

Presenting sponsor for the event was Angels City of Florissant, Don Zykan, Goldkamp HeatAt Work: Taste in Ferguson; Strike sponsors ing & Cooling, La Bella Baskets & Gifts, and were Brennen Sowa – State Farm Insurance, St. Johns Bank. Frame sponsors were Ahlheim Commerce Bank, Catering To You, Fergu- & Dorsey LLC, Ameriprise Financial Services, son-Florissant School District, Incarnate Word Hendel’s Restaurant, and JWI Partners Group.

The Scholarship Bowl Pizza & Drink Sponsors Academy, SSM Health DePaul Hospital, and was sponsored by Morrison Travel & Cruise.

The Rice House.

Northwest Views:

By Katie McGovern

Working to defeat ALS today and into the future It is hard to believe it has been six months since starting my new role as President & CEO of the ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter – and what an adventure it has been! In February, COVID-19 was still at the forefront of our world, presenting us all with life-changing twists and turns. Today, we find ourselves continuing to work through the pandemic and a regularly changing environment.

Despite the uncertainties that we face, one thing is constant – I continue to see our community step up in the brightest of ways. People with ALS and their families have shared stories, giving us lessons about isolation and hardship, but also about how to find the good in every small moment. People who have the means to give, give generously in support of our mission. And volunteers continue to step up behind the scenes, writing thank you notes to supporters, dropping off Walk to Defeat ALS packets on doorsteps and helping people with ALS and families with outdoor home projects. The message “ALS doesn’t stop, so neither will we” rings true, and it is this support and perseverance that will allow the chapter to withstand the crisis.

It has become clear to me that one of the things I love most about this work is the opportunity to interact, listen to and learn from so many different people in our community. It is a distinct pleasure to hear from all of you to understand your experience and put our heads together to determine how to best work with and support people living with ALS and their families.

The ALS community’s perspectives helped shaped the direction of the ALS Association’s new

2021-2024 strategic plan. You told us that significant change is needed and that we cannot wait to move the needle closer to a cure. Our plan goes right to this thought. The goal? Make ALS a livable disease by 2030. How? By doing whatever it takes to proactively influence the research landscape; enhance the clinical experience and access to clinical trials; and work with our community to understand the diversity within our population and how we can provide the most helpful and innovative care service and resources possible.

While sharing this vision, I acknowledge that 2030 feels distant for those living with the disease today. For people living with ALS, we will move forward with the same intensity and focus on the here and now. The means creating a universally designed office space that is welcoming and functional for training and learning; developing additional supports for caregivers, including a caregiver curriculum, and seeking new legislative partnerships and collaborations to expand grant programs like caregiver relief and Jane’s Angel Fund, as examples.

So onward we go. While we recognize the past and look to it for understanding and lessons, we continue to move forward in focused, bold ways. I hope to see you at one of our upcoming events or in our new office space. Please come by, check it out and say hello – the door is always open.

Katie McGovern is President & CEO of the ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter.

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The Food Hall at City Foundry STL announces additional opening details City Foundry STL, at 3730 Foundry Way in St. Louis, announces the hours of operation for The Food Hall that officially opened on Aug. 11. The Food Hall at City Foundry STL will be open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner with 11 different kitchens featuring unique concepts and cuisines.

Each individual kitchen will have their own hours of operation and will be open for both takeout as well as indoor dining inside of the Food Hall’s common areas. Outdoor seating throughout Foundry Way will be available starting next month.

Additionally, most kitchens will offer online ordering available through the City Foundry STL website.

The list of notable international eats and first-to-the-area kitchens will feature a wide variety of diverse cuisines, including authentic crepes, hand-crafted artisan desserts, Pan-Indian dosas, Argentinian empanadas and more. Currently, three kitchens are slated to open for breakfast each day (Good Day, Patty’s

Cheesecakes, and Press Waffle), all 11 will serve lunch, and between eight-to-10 kitchens will be open for dinner and evening drinks. The centrally-located Kitchen Bar will serve as a neighborhood bar for the Food Hall featuring classic cocktails, wines by the glass and over eight local beers.

“We want City Foundry to be a place where people come together and share a meal whether it be breakfast before heading into the office, lunch with coworkers, date night, or even an afternoon sweet treat,” says Susie Bonwich of City Foundry STL. “While many larger metropolitan cities have their version of a food hall, the Food Hall at City Foundry STL is more than just experiencing a variety of different foods in one place. This group of operators has poured time and heart into preparing this space for you, and we are excited to introduce them to the community. You’ll see once you arrive that each has its own unique look and feel dependent on their concept.”

“We have a great opportunity with this project to change how St. Louisans work, eat, and play by creating a space for people to come together, experience a great meal and support small, local business,” says Will Smith of City Foundry STL. “Many of our kitchens are owned by first generation restaurateurs including women, people of color, and immigrants. We are confident that with the community’s support, we can establish each of these businesses as staples in the St. Louis community. Join us to relax, enjoy and find your seat at The Food Hall at City Foundry STL.” The initial 11 kitchens will have their own hours of operation, you can find each kitchen’s hours listed on City Foundry STL’s website.

Parking is free in any of the three lots, including the parking garage located off Forest Park Avenue. Guests enter The Food Hall at City Foundry directly south of the parking garage via Foundry Way. City Foundry STL asks all visitors to adhere

Hearing aid giveaway to take place at Busch Stadium The Miracle-Ear Mission 2021 will take place on Sept. 25 at Busch Stadium in the Redbird Club.

The one-day special event seeks to give away more than 300 free hearing aids and services to those in the St. Louis metro area who lack the resources to gain hearing health assistance. The recipients will also receive lifetime services for their gifted hearing aids. The value of the hearing aids and services is in excess of $1 million. The gift of sound that improves the quality of life for those in need is priceless. The event is hosted by the Miracle-Ear Foundation and Miracle-Ear Midwest.

Miracle-Ear Midwest is committed to helping individuals and families live fuller and richer lives through the gift of sound.

“Miracle-Ear Midwest has the resources it needs to take on such a huge need as this. We have a large staff with big hearts that are committed to their local communities,” said Tiffany Davis, President of Miracle-Ear Midwest. “Every one of our St. Louis stores has donated resources for this project. It is the magic of those skilled volunteers and the access to the hearing aids through the financial backing of the Miracle-Ear Foundation that will allow us to bring hearing healthcare to 300 to 500 individuals in need within the St. Louis area this September.”

The aim is to help adults and children in the St. Louis and East St. Louis communities with untreated hearing loss who do not have resources or finances for hearing aids. Hearing loss negatively impacts elements, such as cognitive abilities,

to the current St. Louis City guidelines and mask mandate.

All on-site staff of City Foundry STL and individual kitchens will follow those protocols.

Guests can expect continuous excitement at The Food Hall, including a second round of kitchen openings that will feature four additional eateries scheduled throughout September and

October. The four soon-to-beadded kitchens will make for a total of 15 open kitchens for guests to enjoy at The Food Hall at City Foundry STL. For more information about The Food Hall at City Foundry STL, please visit their website at www.cityfoundrystl.com.

OPENING DATE: September 7, 2021 9:00 a.m.

The City of Hazelwood, Missouri is accepting sealed bids for the 2021 HAZELWOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROLS SYSTEM PROJECT. Instructions to Bidders, Speciications, and Bid Forms will be available on the City’s website at www.hazelwoodmo.org.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

BID PROPOSAL FOR REMOVAL OF CRITICAL RISK TREES

Photo courtesy of Miracle-Ear Midwest

Miracle-Ear Foundation hearing aid recipient Opal McFarland (left) stands with Hearing Care Professional Gwendolyn Sweezey.

employment opportunities, low self-confidence, social isolation, depression, anxiety and even balance and dementia.

Providing hearing aids to those in need will empower them to gain better employment and improve their overall health and well-being.

“Our commitment is to help individuals and families in St. Louis live fuller and richer lives through the gift of sound,” said Davis. “Our goal is to spread awareness about the Miracle-Ear Foundation and the resources available in the St. Louis Metro area through local Miracle-Ear locations.

We know that hearing loss lowers the quality of life for adults at any age.”

e City of Bellefontaine Neighbors will be accepting bid proposals for the above referenced contractual job. Bid must be received no later than noon on Monday, September 13, 2021. Bids received aer this date and/or time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened to the sender.

If you are interested in submitting a bid, it should be delivered to the name and address listed below in a sealed envelope labeled as follows: City of Bellefontaine Neighbors 9641 Bellefontaine Rd Saint Louis, MO 63137 Removal of Critical Risk Trees Attn: Ms. Fran Stevens, City Clerk All bids received will be opened at the bid opening on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 1:00pm at City Hall Council Chambers located at 9641 Bellefontaine Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63137. e City of Bellefontaine Neighbors will select the company with the most accurate and cost reasonable bid. e City of Bellefontaine Neighbors has the right to reject any and all bids at their sole discretion. Bid forms can be found at City Hall welcome desk or on our website www.cityon.com/administration/bidding-contracting-opportunities.

Should you have any concern or questions about any of the items on the scope of work, please contact Jimmy Kirincich-Parks and Recreation Director at jkirincich@cityon.com. You are reminded that your bid should be inclusive of all fees or other costs, please note we are a tax-exempt entity. in

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

Featured Events . . .

Saturdays: Interpersonal skills workshop

The Color Code Interpersonal Skills Workshop teaches how to increase interpersonal skills. It’s unique because it identifies motive; why you do what you do. Join JWI Partners Group the first Saturday of each month March-October from 12 – 1 p.m. at 12025 Raymond Ave. in St. Louis.

EVENTS Sept. 11: Fundraiser

Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host Feast for Change at 5:30 p.m.

The fundraiser, which commemorates OFS’s 40th anniversary, will be held at Kuhs Estate & Farm located at 13080 Spanish Pond Rd. in Spanish Lake.

The farm-to-fork experience includes fresh, locally sourced food, fine wine, and a live auction. Proceeds from the evening benefit OFS’s services that

focus on finding solutions in response to the region’s food systems challenges.

Tickets are $150 per person and $1,500 for a table of 10. For ticket details or to become a sponsor, call 314-726-5355.

RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour

shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Mondays: TOPS meeting

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. T.O.P.S.=Take Off Pounds Sensibly has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) 9135 Shelley Avenue, Overland, MO 63114. (Entrance is in the back on East Milton). TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight. You may visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314-540-5223.

Mondays: practice

Choral Arts 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. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required.

See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: City council meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: Workshop meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane.

We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music.

We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132. For

a limited period the Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.

Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed

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

Tuesdays: Bingo

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.

Tuesdays: A cappella singers

The Gentlemen of Sound are looking for men who like to sing or want to learn. They practice Tuesdays at Lady of the Pillar school at 401 S. Lindbergh from 7 – 9 p.m. They try to do public events monthly. Always looking for new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.

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 314-839-3495 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,

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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 314660-1813.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served.

Please RVSP at 314-298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

Thursdays: Blood pressure checks

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

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

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 or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

Fridays: Fish fry

A fish fry takes place every Friday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314660-1813.

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314-731-9330.

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

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

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Saturdays: Yoga

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

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

Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314921-2316.

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314-9943300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3–5. Room 1.

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

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

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

Thursdays: Bingo

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

Thursdays: Quilting guild

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

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

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

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

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

Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org

Saturdays: Clothing sale

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

Saturdays: Grief support

On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314-605-3949.

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

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 4445 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. between Sinks Rd. and Lindbergh starting noon Sept. 15 thru Nov. 17; and in the spring, Feb. 2 thru March 8 rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842

What’s Happening

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

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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.

Do-Dads

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings

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Ambush sign local player for multi year deal The St. Louis Ambush play in the MASL with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles starting in November.

The 2021 season is Richard Schmermund’s eighth in professional arena soccer and he had signed with the Ambush in July to a three-year deal.

Schmermund is a St. Louis area native who grew up in Ferguson and played prep soccer at McCluer High School and club soccer for Scott Gallagher and Lou Fusz.

His collegiate career was spent at St. Louis Community College, where he was awarded First Team All Conference.

Schmermund began his professional career with the Illinois Piasa (PASL) and then joined the Ambush for their 2013-14 inaugural season, his first of five seasons with the club, leaving as a free agent following the 2017-18 season.

He spent the 2018-19 season with the Orlando SeaWolves after starting the 2019-20 season with Orlando, Schmermund was traded to the Baltimore Blast, where he finished the season. In 125 career games prior to 2021, he has posted 48 goals and 24 assists while blocking 109 shots. ~~~Start a new chapter in soccer Lindenwood part of academic success in their sports program The Division II Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) announced the 2020-21 recipients of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards.

The Academic Achievement Awards, in its 14th year, is a program that recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level. Lindenwood collected 197 recipients, finishing fourth overall, and second among Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) schools.

In total, there were a record breaking 16,262 student-athletes from 188 institutions recognized for the 2020-21 Academic Achievement Awards. This

was the most student-athletes being recognized since the inception of the award’s program.

“It is incredible to think that our athletes excelled in the classroom despite having to deal with the many stressors associated with COVID-19. To see once again that a record-breaking number of students are recipients of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award is simply astonishing,” said Dr. Bren Stevens, Vice President for Athletics at the University of Charleston and current D2 ADA President. “I am extraordinarily impressed by the efforts of our member institutions to ensure that they provide special recognitions for their respective athletes, as they are certainly deserving.”

In order for a student-athlete to receive an Academic Achievement Award, the athletics director of the Division II institution must be a current dues-paying member of the D2 ADA. Also, the student-athlete must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have attended a minimum of two years (four semesters) of college level work, and have been an active member of an intercollegiate team during his/ her last academic year. However, given the vast experiences institutions have had this year when it comes to participation, all athletes who met the first two objectives are still eligible as long as they were still an active member of the roster during this academic year. ~~~Need to achieve the feat more often ~~~Wishing my baby girl Natasha Baute Bartecko a very happy Birthday on this day!!!

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

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MINI FRITTATAS ICED CARAMEL LATTE Ingredients: Makes 1 serving • ½ cup strong brewed coffee, chilled • 1 cup low fat milk • 2 Tablespoons Sugar Free Caramel Syrup • Ice Directions: Combine coffee, milk and syrup in a tall glass filled with ice. Stir until blended well.

Ingredients: Makes 5 servings (8 pieces per serving) • Nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray • 8 large eggs • 1/2 cup low-fat milk • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 4 ounces thinly sliced ham, chopped • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 mini muffin tins (each with 24 cups) with nonstick spray. Whisk the eggs, milk, pepper, and salt in a large bowl to blend well. Stir in the ham, cheese, and parsley. Fill prepared muffin cups almost to the top with the egg mixture. Bake until the egg mixture puffs and is just set in the center, about 8 to 10 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, loosen the frittatas from the muffin cups and slide the frittatas onto a platter. Serve immediately.

RISE AND SUNSHINE SMOOTHIE Ingredients: Makes 2 servings • 5 ice cubes • 1 cup orange juice • 2/3 cup milk (fat-free or low-fat) • ½ cup vanilla low-fat yogurt • 1 tsp honey Directions: Put ice cubes in blender and crush.

Add orange juice, milk, vanilla yogurt and honey to blender. Puree until the mixture is smooth. Pour into tall, glasses, add straws and sip away!

For more information on the Dollars for Dairy initiative or dairy’s health benefits, visit www.stldairycouncil.org

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‘Free Guy’ contains a message inside the mayhem

Movie:

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.

awareness, he influences It’s not surother NPC’s to be more prising to see Ryan than just background charReynolds playing heroic acters, especially the coffee characters on the big screen. barista. He reminds Buddy He portrayed Hal Jordan, the and the others that they can main character in DC’s 2011 be whatever they want to be.

“Green Lantern” movie, as well as the inappropriate vigGuy meets his match in ilante Deadpool in two MarJodie Comer’s Millie, who vel movies. The pandemic takes the identity of Molodelayed the release of his tov Girl inside the digital latest film, “Free Guy,” but it world. Millie doesn’t fully finally arrived in theaters last understand what’s happenweek. It’s a funny, intriguing ing with Guy at first and movie that contains a powertells him he needs to “level ful message for the audience. up” before she’ll talk to him.

Reynolds plays Guy, an In truth, Millie and her forNPC (Non-Player Characmer co-worker Keys (Joe “Free Guy” photo courtesy 20th Century Studios. ter), in an online game called Keery) are responsible for “Free City.” Inside that virtual world, Guy wears the same clothes every day the drastic changes in Guy. Keys also tries to help Millie on her quest to while working at a bank alongside his best friend Buddy (Lil Rel Howery). find the evidence she needs.

Since he is an NPC, every day is a routine: he orders the same coffee every Director Shawn Levy plants plenty of “Easter Eggs” inside “Free City.” morning and, at work, he and Buddy deal with at least one bank robbery. At one point, Guy uses a lightsaber to battle an upgraded version of his If he’s killed or injured, the game simply recreates him again. character, a totally pumped-up creation called “Dude.” Chris Evans, who Guy discovers that his city resides inside a violent video game. His played Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has a hilariself-awareness grows and he forces himself to choose a different coffee ous five-second cameo that is as memorable as anything else in the film. drink. Instead of causing mayhem and destruction, Guy becomes a hero Other celebrities such as Hugh Jackman, Tina Fey and Dwayne Johnson by helping people instead of hurting them. Real-life players take note of lend their voices to the soundtrack. The late, great Alex Trebek also gets a Guy and his distinctive blue shirt, which makes him an online sensation. wonderful moment in the story.

He also meets Millie (Jodie Comer), a software developer who entered the Although “Free Guy” is a fun adventure, its true message, as delivered by game looking for evidence of corruption at her former company.

Guy, becomes the heart and soul of the movie. Guy reminds the audience Ryan Reynolds’ expressive face serves him well in “Free Guy.” When that we are all free to do whatever we want to do and don’t have to fall into the audience meets his character, he’s a happy, smiling NPC with a gold- a boring routine. Those are words to live by. fish, cool apartment and the “greatest job in his world.” Thanks to his new “Free Guy,” rated PG-13, is currently playing in theaters.

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Crossword: BACK TO SCHOOL

‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

By Cindy Moore

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MASK SHMASK

I don’t usually disclose my private medical information except if it provides humor for a certain column. Then of course, I will go into great detail about my colonoscopy, other than that there’s no need to share. But I will admit that I have taken the jab.

Yes, I am fully immunized against the dreaded Rona virus and am feeling pretty confident about walking around maskless among my fellow germ-infested countrymen.

So much so that I felt secure enough to board a plane to see my cute little grand babies who live out of state. While there, I will also briefly check in on their parents (one of whom I’m related to). I typically give a cursory hello then brush them aside and spend the remainder of the time ruining their children with excessive sugar and nonsensical gifts. It’s my right.

Getting there was a pain. On my flight I located my seat then thoroughly de-fungused my area with the complimentary hazmat tissue given out beforehand.

Soon we were off, but right away I began to feel claustrophobic from being wedged into too tiny of a space. That combined with being deprived of oxygen from wearing a stuffy mask I felt the room or rather, the cylinder, spin-

ning.

I dropped my face covering for a quick breath and to clear the spots circling my head. I was immediately reprimanded by the flight attendant.

“Excuse me ma’am. You’ll need to put your mask back on.”

“But I need air.”

“Sorry, air is for sissies. Wrap up that face or I’ll get the air marshal to toss you into cargo.”

“But I’ve been fully vaccinated.”

“Vaccinated shmaccinated! Policy is policy.”

I needed air or they were going to have to deal with my lifeless, purple body stretched over three seats – which I’m sure they would charge me extra for.

Just then I remembered “The Policy”: As long as a person was eating or drinking they could unmask.

Luckily I packed along a gigantic box of Goldfish for the grandkids; the super big family 800-serving size. I slow ly nibbled on them throughout the flight over the stony stare of the flight attendant.

I gave her a wink then said, “Crackers, shmackers. Policy is policy.”

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. *____ mater 5. *Graduate degree, acr.

8. Opposite of stereo 12. Defense ditch 13. Fishing rod attachment 14. More sure 15. One’s final notice 16. Dutch cheese 17. Golfer’s traction aid 18. *Half-year terms 20. At the summit of 21. Water nymph 22. Actor ____ Mahershala 23. Be a busybody 26. Metrical foot in poetry 30. Earlier in time, archaic 31. Become bony 34. Shakespeare’s tragic monarch 35. Labanotation founder 37. Theodor Geisel, ____ Dr. Seuss 38. Threshold 39. Relating to the ear 40. Weather advisories, e.g.

42. + or - atom 43. Widely esteemed 45. Most mature, as in fruit 47. Indian dish 48. Dashboard window 50. Female sheep, pl.

52. *”The Breakfast Club” punishment 56. Flower holders 57. Singles 58. High school breakout 59. Acoustic output 60. Overwhelming defeat 61. *Gym class test?

62. Catchall abbr.

63. *Geography class staple 64. Not talker?

DOWN 1. ____ of cookie fame 2. Stud site 3. Cripple 4. *Go to class 5. Mythological princess of Colchis 6. TV cooking show pioneer James ____ 7. Contributions to the poor 8. *Kind of choice 9. Black and white treat 10. Less than average tide 11. Table scrap 13. Laces again 14. Milan’s La ____ 19. Manicurist’s office 22. Is it ____ wonder?

23. Hard on outside, juicy on inside

24. One of the Muses 25. Payment option 26. From a great distance 27. Chill-inducing 28. Type of palm tree, pl.

29. Council of _____, city in Italy 32. *Back-to-School retail event 33. WWII general who became President 36. *Faculty member 38. “Peace” with fingers 40. TV classic “____ in the Family” 41. Superlative of true 44. Lowest male singing voice 46. Small bomb 48. Christopher Columbus’ birthplace 49. Consumed (2 words) 50. Small ladies’ handbag 51. What one does at the altar 52. *College freshman’s new digs 53. International Civil Aviation Organization 54. Half as much as twice 55. ____-do-well 56. Every American’s uncle?

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