CNSTC: June 14, 2023

Rabies resilience

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Awareness and vaccines are the best ways to prevent rabies infection in pets and their owners

By Brett Auten

Bites from bats are the main source of rabies in humans in the United States today. Although the vast majority of bats do not have rabies, any potential encounter with a bat must be assessed for the possibility of rabies transmission.

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health received confirmation last month that a bat found in Lake Saint Louis tested positive for the rabies virus.

Department of Public Health Acting Director Sara Evers said that the bat was discovered in a home, and while the homeowner was not bitten, St. Charles County Public Health

nurses assessed the situation for any potential exposure to determine if there is a need for treatment.

Any mammal can be infected with rabies, but bats (less than 1% are infected) and skunks (a variable percent are infected) are the most significant rabies-vector species in Missouri.

“Rabies is a dangerous virus found in the saliva of mammals that infects the nervous system,” Evers said. “The discovery of this infected animal serves as a reminder that annual vaccination is the best way to prevent rabies infection in pets and their owners and is required for all pets.”

Evers said that rabies illness requires man-

datory preventative actions and extensive treatment, so it is important that people and their pets avoid contact with live or dead wild or stray animals.

Including this latest finding, there have been seven positive rabies cases in Missouri this year. This is the first case in St. Charles County since 2020. The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services collects data on rabies reports on a monthly basis.

All St. Charles County veterinarians can provide rabies vaccination and the accompanying rabies registration for their clients. This registration comes with an annual rabies

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The St. Charles County Department of Public Health received confirmation that a bat found in Lake Saint Louis last month tested positive for the rabies virus. Including this latest finding last month, there have been seven positive rabies cases in Missouri this year. This is the first case in St. Charles County since 2020. The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services collects data on rabies reports on a monthly basis.

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that must be displayed on the animal’s collar according to the county ordinance. Individuals needing financial assistance to obtain the vaccination and registration tag should contact the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center at 636-949-7387.

It is not possible to tell if a bat has rabies just by looking at it. Rabies can be confirmed only by having the animal tested in a laboratory.

But, any bat that is active during the day, or is found in a place where they are not usually seen (inside homes or camped out on the lawn), or is unable to fly, is far more likely than others to be rabid. These bats are often the most easily approached so it is best never to handle any bat.

“Their normal behavior is looking for water or insects, not humans,” Evers said. “If it is flying erratically it may be ill, or injured, or trying to figure out its circumstances.”

If bitten by a bat, or if infectious material (such as saliva) from a bat gets into the eyes, nose, mouth, or a wound, wash the affected area thoroughly and seek medical attention immediately.

If possible, the bat should be captured by professionals and sent to a laboratory for rabies testing.

“A bat falls out of a tree and a dog could easily pick it up,” Evers said. “Calling animal control is a good place to start. We are not interested in killing bats. We want to

get them out or away from your home.”

Bats have small teeth which could leave marks that are not easily seen, there are situations in which a person should seek medical advice even in the absence of an obvious bite wound. For example, if a person awakens and finds a bat in the room, sees a bat in the room of an unattended child, or sees a bat near a mentally impaired or intoxicated person, he/she should seek medical advice and have the bat tested. Also, it is not possible to contract rabies through contact with bat guano (feces).

In both humans and pets, common symptoms of rabies infection include fever, body ache/difficulty moving, neck stiffness, brain swelling, and paralysis. In animals, unusual or atypical behavior and foaming at the mouth also are common. If these symptoms develop, the result is rarely survivable — although human deaths in the United States are rare because of effective treatment procedures.

Reporting of animal incidents and stray or potentially rabid animals will also help to prevent the spread of the disease. Whenever an individual or pet is bitten or scratched by an animal, cleanse the wound immediately with soap and water, seek any necessary medical care and alert the Division of Humane Services or your local law enforcement agency.

Before you get all bats in the belfry about our June cover subject, bats play an essential role in pest control, pollinating plants and dispersing seeds. Recent studies es-

timate that bats eat enough pests to save more than $1 billion per year in crop damage and pesticide costs in the United States corn industry alone.

WHAT TO DO:

Residents concerned about the presence of stray or potentially rabid animals on their property should call St. Charles County Animal Control at 636949-7347 for domesticated animals or the Missouri Department of Conservation’s St. Charles County regional office at 636-441-4554 for wild animals.

St. Charles County law enforcement priorities include mental health crisis training

Law enforcement officers often encounter a myriad of issues while on duty in the community, including individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. These people often need immediate attention and assistance in situations which can include harm to themselves or others. St. Charles County ensures its officers are prepared to respond by making crisis intervention training a priority.

Staff in the St. Charles County Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, and Department of Corrections receive that training through Crisis Intervention Team, or CIT, programs. This training helps them recognize and verbally de-escalate situations involving a mental health crisis and instructs them how to connect people with local mental health treatment resources. CIT training is a week-long course, with instruction provided by organizations including the National Alliance on Mental

Illness, Eastern Missouri Police Academy, National Institute of Corrections, and other local organizations.

“We look for opportunities to schedule officers for CIT training on a regular basis,” says St. Charles County Police Sergeant Dan Asher, the Police Department’s CIT coordinator. “The goal of CIT is to divert individuals from police interaction into the care they need, rather than causing harm to themselves or others, or ending up incarcerated.”

A recent study by the American Psychological Association found that at least 20% of police calls for service involve a mental health or substance use crisis.

“CIT training increases safety and reduces injuries, both for officers and for those with mental health and substance use disorders,” says Lieutenant Eric Gremminger, the CIT coordinator for the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department. “It ex-

pands officers’ skills and reduces the amount of time spent on CIT calls. It also increases community confidence in law enforcement when those situations are handled well.”

Sgt. Asher and Lt. Gremminger both note that an important aspect of CIT training is an emphasis on forming partnerships with family members and community health care providers. Working together and sharing information between those stakeholders enables positive outcomes. County law enforcement agencies partner with Compass Health Network in Wentzville to connect patients with voluntary mental health crisis treatment.

When an individual needs to be taken to jail because of criminal actions, CIT training is an important tool for jail staff and helps maintain a safe and orderly environment, says Jonel Coleman, Suicide Prevention and Compliance Administrator for

the Department of Corrections. At least 36-40% of inmates suffer from a serious mental illness, Coleman notes, and approximately 80% have either a substance use disorder or another mental health problem.

“It’s imperative that corrections officers are educated on mental health and trauma, because we manage these people every day,” states Coleman. “CIT training provides better recognition of issues and results in corrections officers taking an extra beat to de-escalate before resorting to other measures. It is important to us that inmates suffering from mental illness receive the care they need while in our custody and in the community.”

Law enforcement administrators also note that while the primary CIT training course is a one-time, week-long course, refresher courses and specialized versions of CIT training are available, which officers are regularly encouraged to attend.

Submitted photo There have been seven positive rabies cases in Missouri this year. A case last month at Lake St. Louis is the first in St. Charles County since 2020. The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services collects data on rabies reports on a monthly basis.

Fire hydrant decorating contest winners announced

The annual city of Wentzville Parks & Recreation Department and Water Division Fire Hydrant Decorating Contest is a Wentzville tradition that allows the city to recognize talented students and display their pieces within the Historic Downtown community.

The contest highlights the importance of art and water conservation and offers a scholarship to deserving high-school seniors who intend to pursue higher education at an accredited community college, four-year college or university.

The first-place winners are as follows:

• North Point High School — Riley Palm

• Liberty High School — Kaitlyn Benesek

• Timberland High School — Caden Clark

• Holt High School — Victoria Hammock

“Art is a powerful form of expression that allows in-

dividuals to communicate without the limitation of words. I would like to extend my gratitude to the teachers, parents and mentors who have supported these young artists to be as successful as they are today. Your support for the arts has undoubtedly played a role in shaping their hard work. Thank you all for being part of this program. May your spirit of creativity inspire us all to tap into our own talents to be a positive creative energy and influence within our community. Finally, I would like to congratulate the winners for their exceptional achievements. May this recognition serve as a stepping stone toward a future filled with endless possibilities,” said Sue Spiegel, Director of Public Works. Details on this contest can be found by visiting www. wentzvillemo.gov/FireHydrantContest.

WSD to hold ‘Drive the Bus’ recruiting event this June

The Wentzville School District Transportation Department will host “Drive the Bus,” a recruitment and hiring event this June at the district’s Transportation Facility located at 100 Logistics Center Drive in Wentzville.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drive a school bus?

Do you think a career as a bus driver or aide might be right for you?

Are you retired but still want to work? If you answered yes to any

of these questions, then this event is for you.

Each Monday and Tuesday during the month of June, anyone interested in a career in school transportation is invited to stop by and drive the bus.

Participants who wish to pursue an employment opportunity as a bus driver or bus aide will then be invited to fill out an online application and participate in an on-thespot interview.

Hours are from 8 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday in the month of June. Questions? Call 636-327-3860 x 25343 or email jeffreygates@wsdr4. org.

WSD bus drivers and aides are eligible for comprehensive district-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. All participants must be at least 21 years old and have a current valid driver’s license.

Dream Home Raffle grand prize winner receives check

Dream

Home Raffle grand prize winner Jim Schottmueller and his wife Erin received a check for $120,000 from Duchesne High School on May 30. The check was presented by Duchesne President Susan Noonan.

Jim was cooling down from an hour of physical therapy on an exercise bike a few weeks ago when the Duchesne Admissions Office called and notified him that he had won the grand prize drawing: $150,000 credit toward a new Fischer and Frichtel home or $120,000 cash.

“I was a little bit out of breath,” he said. “I called my wife to give her the news, but when she answered the phone, she said, ‘Don’t tell me; you won a house.’”

She had been told by her sister, who learned of it from a friend who watched the live drawing on Facebook. The word was out.

Jim said the phone call took him by surprise.

“You just don’t think it’s ever going to happen. I figured I won $500 or one of the smaller ones,” he said.

The Schottmuellers have supported Duchesne’s Dream Home Raffle for nearly a decade. Jim, a retired McCluer North High School teacher, saw it as a way to support his students who went on to attend Duchesne. After his former students graduated, he continued

buying a single ticket every year.

The Schottmuellers opted to receive the cash prize rather than the $150,000 credit toward a new Fischer and Frichtel home and will use the money to remodel their basement.

Photo courtesy Duchesne High School Dream Home Raffle grand prize winner Jim Schottmueller and his wife Erin received a check for $120,000 from Duchesne High School on May 30.

Delta Dental of Missouri welcomes applications for oral health grants to aid Missourians

Delta Dental of Missouri – the state’s leading dental benefits provider and a nonprofit organization – is now welcoming applications from eligible organizations across the state for its life-changing oral health grants. To date, Delta Dental of Missouri’s mission-giving initiatives have provided millions in support of oral health initiatives and educational programming. This funding has played a critical role in maintaining and expanding the efforts of organizations that align with its mission to improve oral health and help Missourians of all ages access vital dental treatment and educational services. Eligibility requirements and directions for applying for a grant can be found online at https://www.deltadentalmo.com/AboutUs/oral-health-grant-program.

One of the many organizations benefiting from Delta Dental of Missouri’s charitable initiatives is the Jefferson City-based Dental Lifeline Network and its Missouri Donated Dental Services (DDS) program, which has received 11 grants, totaling $315,000 from the company since 2011. The funding has helped to provide thousands of individuals in need with millions in comprehensive dental treatments they otherwise would be unable to afford. Dental Lifeline Network’s DDS program was established in 1999, in partnership with the Missouri Dental Association to provide much-needed dental care to the disabled, elderly and those lacking adequate income. The organization has 352 volunteer dentists and 94 dental labs providing any treatment necessary to bring the patient to a state of full oral health and relies on critical grant funding to provide millions in treatment to as many residents in need as possible.

The volunteer dentists and their staff members make an incredible impact on patients like Chloe, a 28-year-woman who had experienced significant dental challenges as a result of a rare medical issue. Thanks to a team of volunteer dentists, Chloe was able to receive life-changing treatment that completely restored her smile.

“The Donated Dental Services program and the volunteers have been lifesaving and a blessing in my life,” said Chloe. “I love how they have been there from start to finish during my treatment. I now have a beautiful smile and more confidence. My work and everyday interactions in life are better due to the treatment I have received from the wonderful doctors and DDS program.”

Lynda Ricketson, president and CEO of Dental Lifeline Network said, “Delta

Dental of Missouri has been an amazing partner in our work since 1999. Its generosity has been critical in our mission to offer free dental treatment to elderly, disabled and medically fragile people in Missouri who have no other options. Their funding has made it possible to provide over $11 million worth of donated dental treatment to 2,382 people. The Delta Dental participating dentists who provide this care also appreciate Delta Dental of Missouri’s continued support. We would encourage other dental organizations to partner with Delta Dental of Missouri towards their goals.”

In 2022 alone, Delta Dental of Missouri provided almost $700,000 in funding to 24 organizations across Missouri. By donating to a variety of organizations that align with its mission, Delta Dental of Missouri has been able to help thousands of children and adults get vital dental treatment and services to enhance their overall health and quality of life. The company awards grants for general operations, programs, projects and capacity-building efforts promoting the oral health of individuals in Missouri. Objectives of its grant program include:

• Reducing oral disease through education, prevention and treatment

• Ensuring access to affordable, timely and high-quality dental care

• Enhancing the awareness of good oral health with a focus on children and individuals in need

• Making a measurable difference in the oral health of Missourians

• Helping to ensure that Missouri is among the states with the highest indicators of oral health.

To be eligible for an oral health grant from Delta Dental of Missouri, applicants in Missouri must first complete a letter of inquiry through the online application system at https://www. deltadentalmo.com/AboutUs/oralhealth-grant-program, which includes program guidelines and application instructions. Organizations that would like to be considered for the second grant cycle of 2023 must submit online letters of inquiry by Aug. 25, and online applications are due on Sept. 1. Applicants must be considered tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or be a public or governmental entity, such as a public school or health department, and serve the people of Missouri.

What’s Happening

FACEBOOK.COM/MYCNEWS EVENTS

June 12-15 Vacation Bible school

Vacation Bible school, “St. John’s Wizarding School” takes place June 12-15 from 9 a.m. –12 p.m. for children ages three

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years old through grade five at St. John UCC at 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles. Register at stjohnucc.org/vbs.

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June 21: Senior seminar

The Truth About Trusts, Wills & Probate takes place 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Library in St Peters, Room A. Learn from panelists how to create a plan that gives you and your family the comfort, clarity, and confidence to know your instructions are known and your wishes will be followed. Please register online or by phone: www.seniorsempowermenttruthseries.com or 636-3366819.

ONGOING EVENTS

Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314-560-1868.

Mondays: Alcoholics Anonymous

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Leogene Weber. 636-3993124.

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.

RECIPE : A perfect summer pie

It wouldn’t be summer without a fresh fruit pie. Sink your teeth into sweetness with every bite of this Fresh Strawberry Pie.mer sun.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pie crust

6 cups whole fresh strawberries

1 cup sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup water

sliced strawberries

1 cup sweetened whipped cream

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 450 F.

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Recipe adapted from Pillsbury

Press pie crust into 9-inch glass pie pan. Bake 9-11 minutes, or until lightly browned. Completely cool pie crust, approximately 30 minutes.

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.

Can the Sanderson Sisters return for more magic?

According to the “New York Times,” Sean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, said the studio would be developing “Hocus Pocus 3,” the third film in the franchise. After the streaming success of “Hocus Pocus 2,” news of a third installment pleased their fans. In the original film, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy played Winifred, Sarah and Mary Sanderson, three witches in Salem, Massachusetts who used the lifeforce of children to make themselves young. Before they were hung by the villagers, Winifred cast a curse that could bring the sisters back years later for their revenge.

Magic, both good and bad, has been part of the Walt Disney legacy for decades. In 2013, Sam Raimi directed “Oz the Great and Powerful,” a fantasy adventure set in the land of Oz. While avoiding an angry circus strongman, magician and con-artist Oscar Diggs (James Franco) escaped in a balloon, but a tornado sent him to the Land of Oz. He met Theodora (Mila Kunis), an impressionable young witch who thought he may be the one to become the King of

Oz. Later believing she was betrayed by Oscar, Theodora’s sister Evanora (Rachel Weisz) cruelly tricked her into becoming the Wicked Witch of the West.

In March 2020, theaters shut their doors due to the coronavirus and only a handful of films were released. One of those was “Onward,” a magical adventure courtesy of Pixar Animation Studios. Director Dan Scanlon’s inspiration was his father, a chemist who died in a car accident when Scanlon and his brother were young. The story was set in a world where technology surpassed magic. Ian Lightfoot (Tom Holland) was

an elf lacking self-confidence, but his brother Barley (Chris Pratt) was boisterous and loved role-playing games. When Ian turned sixteen, their mother Laurel (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) gave him a gift that could bring their father back for a single day. “Onward” will strike a chord with viewers, especially those who lost beloved family members.

While being a teenager can be troublesome, turning into a large fury creature was something else. Domee Shi directed “Turning Red,” a Pixar film about the problems of growing up. Meilin “Mei” Lee lived in Toronto with her parents and helped them maintain their family temple. Like her friends, Mei loved boy bands and had a crush on a teenage store clerk. When she was stressed, however, she transformed into a giant red panda. Mei learned that all her female descendants had the same ability in order to protect their village, but her relatives wanted her to seal her “panda spirit” safely away. “Turning Red” was a wonderful coming of age film with a unique twist. With the success of “Hocus Pocus 2” and the upcoming “Hocus Pocus 3” slated for a future release, the Disney magic is alive and well.

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“Hocus Pocus 3” could magically reunite Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker

In blender, crush strawberries to make 1 cup. In saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add crushed strawberries and water. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature.

Arrange sliced strawberries in cooled crust. Pour cooked strawberry mixture evenly over strawberries. Refrigerate 3 hours.

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Moore on Life: Sound the alarm

I’m gonna be rich. Not just mildly rich, but stinking filthy rich. So rich I might even buy my cats that fancy kibble made from chicken – the good kind and not the cheap stuff made from powdered feet and beaks.

What’s going to make me so rich you’re probably asking? It’s my new invention.

To begin with, we’ve all needed to set our alarms to wake up, either for work or an appointment or just to get out of bed before 9 a.m.so the neighbors don’t think we’re total shlubs.

But how many of us have had the alarm go off only to reach over in a deep sleep and push the snooze button so many times that it’s become indented? Well, my invention will put an end to that. This creation is guaranteed to get you up and moving without once using the snooze button and furthermore you’ll feel so wide awake that all thoughts of sleep will leave immediately.

And how can I be certain it works? Because I’ve been the lab rat for many tests and believe me, it works. Here’s how it happens: I’ll be lying in bed in a deep sleep, so deep I can’t hear my husband’s garbage-disposal-chopping-up-gravel snoring.

Suddenly, there’s a noise. It starts low and garbled then escalates until it sounds like something’s insides are coming up followed by a thunderous hacking sound. That’s when all sleep leaves us. We bolt upright and look towards each other even though it’s so dark we can’t see a thing, but we feel each other’s eyes pop open.

“THE CAT!” We shout out together.

“Get the bucket!” he yells.

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“There’s no time!” I yell back. “Get him before he hurls! RUN!”

Together we unknot ourselves from the tangled sheets and blankets and bolt from bed to try to get to the cat before it finds its mark – the carpet!

It’s always the carpet! We have 95% of the house floored in tile and wood, but the cats will not spill a drop of their stomach remnants until they find a suitable splotch of deep pile carpeting.

Fortunately, we grabbed the cat before he made his mark and tossed him onto the tile just in time. But unfortunately, all sleep had left us and we were awake as if it were noon.

That’s when genius hit me – make an alarm that sounds like a cat hurling.

Yup, I’m gonna be rich and the first thing I’m going to do is tile that remaining 5% of the house.

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.

LIFESTYLE: Understanding thread counts

Many companies use thread count to make their sheets more appealing and luxurious, but a bigger number doesn’t always mean a good buy. Before you reach into your wallet, consider these truths about thread counts.

A thread count is a scientific term with strict federal standards on how the threads are counted. Simply put, it measures the number of threads woven together per square inch, counted lengthwise and widthwise. A 400-thread count sheet will have 200 threads lengthwise and 200 widthwise.

When a sheet has a count of 150, it is considered a muslin fabric, which isn’t all that soft to the touch. Any count of 180 or above is considered high quality, but anything beyond 400 is likely to only signify a higher price tag.

However, a sheet with a thread count of 200 can

be softer to the touch than one with a 400 thread count. The quality of sheets depends not only on the thread count, but on the quality of fibers within those threads as well. Many stores and manufacturers tout Egyptian cotton as the best because of its long, strong fibers, which are more durable than most other cottons. Another high-quality cotton type is pima, also known for its extra-long fibers.

When shopping for new sheets, make sure you are looking at both the thread count and the quality. Look for a count between 200-400 and make sure the fabric quality is high to ensure you get the best bang for your buck, as well as a comfortable night’s sleep.

Find more tips for selecting linens and other home goods at eLivingtoday.com.

ACROSS

1. Mother Earth, to Ancient Greeks

5. Barrel, unit

8. Foot the bill

11. Quiet time

12. Nemo's forgetful friend

13. Horace's poem

15. One thing on a list

16. Ophthamologist's check-up, e.g.

17. Range of hills in England, pl.

18. *Ticket booth (2 words)

20. "Odyssey," e.g.

21. Biased perspective

22. Azog or Bolg in Tolkien's Moria

23. *Siskel or Ebert

26. To the degree

30. Brick and mortar carrier

31. Governing authority

34. Key component of a loan

35. Highly skilled

37. E in CE or BCE

38. "____ ____ a high note"

39. End of the line

40. Like certain yellowish hair color

42. Compass bearing 43. Ambled

45. Warhol or Samberg, formally 47. Churchill's sign

48. Anna Wintour's magazine

50. "Heat of the Moment" band

52. *Like some seats

56. More slippery

57. Initial bet in poker

58. Popular dunking cookie

59. "Little ____ fact"

60. Simon and Gurfunkel, e.g.

61. *Sentimental movie, or

62. Literary "even"

63. *Shooting location 64. ESPN award

DOWN

1. Not intellectually deep

2. ____pilot

3. Holly family

4. *Kate Hudson's "____ Famous" (2000)

5. Put someone in a bind (2 words)

6. Modified leaf

7. Tick-born disease

8. Ralph Lauren's inspiration

9. Puts two and two together 10. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" band 12. Vandalize

13. Pitchers

14. *Tub contents

19. Behave like a coquette

22. Comes before first Mississippi 23. Bracelet add-on 24. Barrel racing meet 25. Think tank output, pl.

*Widescreen cinematography abbreviation

27. Dimmer, e.g.

28. Do penance

29. Re-establish

32. Neuter

33. Investment option acronym

36. *Movie ad

38. Boredom

40. *Upcharge for an online ticket purchase, e.g.

41. Aerie baby

44. Pine

46. Indicate

48. *Movie theater, e.g.

49. Set of eight

50. Teenager's breakout

51. Land of Israel

52. X-ray units

53. Wraths

54. Type of tide

55. *Like a bloody horror movie

56. Short of Isaac

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