Dardenne Prairie receives prestigious international economic development award

Voting for Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors and a bylaw proposition opens on July 19

Voting for candidates to fill four, three-year term seats on Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s (CREC) Board of Directors, and voting on a cooperative bylaw proposition opens on July 19. Candidates are as follows (incumbents have an asterisk following their name): • Lincoln County District 3: David R. Henke Sr., Michael “Mick” Burkemper*, John T. Waddell • Warren County District 2: David Avis, Steve Coffey (no incumbent in this district) • St. Charles County District 1: Bruce Miller, Mark Schulte* • St. Charles County District 5: David Schuler, Dale Anderson*, Darrell Dechant

Also on the ballot is a proposition to amend the cooperative bylaws to allow the board to specifically retire capital credits of inactive members.

The voting process is being handled by the independent firm of Survey and Ballot Systems (SBS), based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Candidate bios are available when voting via a secure internet site, by paper ballot, or in person. Bios are also be published in the August issue of Current Times/Rural Missouri. Members may vote online until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 23, or by paper ballot which must be received at SBS by the close of business on Aug. 23. Members also have the option to vote in person at the CREC’s Annual Meeting at 4 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the cooperative’s headquarters in Troy.

While members are welcome to attend the Annual Meeting, the meeting will also be streamed live online to view. To access, please visit cuivre.com on Aug. 26. A reminder for members who choose to attend the meeting in person – the format of the meeting, which was modified in 2019 – means that there will not be any food, entertainment, or registration gifts. However, all members who cast a vote (online, paper, or in person) will be entered into a drawing for free electricity. Attendance at the meeting is not required to be eligible for voting participation prizes; the winners of these prizes will be announced in the week following the meeting. The complete slate of winners will also be posted in CREC’s monthly newsletter, Current Times, on the CREC website, social media channels, and in CREC Connections, the cooperative’s e-newsletter.

“There is still an opportunity to win prizes – if you vote,” said Chris Ryan, manager of member services and IT. “Members do not have to attend the annual meeting to win. They simply need to vote.”

For further information, contact Ryan at 636-6954831/email cryan@cuivre.com

Milestone opens new corporate headquarters in St. Charles

Milestone Equipment Holdings, a national leader in transportation equipment leasing solutions, announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters in the vibrant Streets of St. Charles complex effective June 21.

This custom-built office features abundant natural light, an open floor plan and flexible workspaces to support the collaborative culture of the local team. Additionally, it features spacious training and meeting facilities to support the company’s learning and development initiatives and other needs of team members throughout its nationwide branch network.

“We are very excited about the move to our new office and our ability to design it from the ground up,” said Don Clayton, Milestone’s chief executive officer. “We have experienced tremendous growth the past few years, and this move allows us to better meet the current and future needs of our entire team and our customers. Just as importantly, the dynamic environment at the Streets of St. Charles provides a convenient and productive experience for visiting team members and guests, while furthering our efforts to be an employer of choice in our local market.”

The address of Milestone’s new corporate headquarters is 1520 S. Fifth Street, Suite 270, St. Charles.

Dardenne Prairie receives prestigious international economic development award

The city of Dardenne Prairie recently received the Community Impact award from Business Retention and Expansion International (BREI). BREI has members throughout the United States and Canada whose mission is to, “strengthen the connections between companies and the community while encouraging each business to grow in the community.” The award for Best Business Retention Program for a city under 20,000 residents was awarded to Dardenne Prairie during BREI’s 2021 Annual Conference. The program earning this honor is “Retention Through Relocation” program.

“Retention Through Relocation” has successfully gained the trust of many Dardenne Prairie businesses as a problem-solving resource for retention and expansion. The organization measures success by the number of businesses retained or working to find solutions within the community. In addition, they focus on tangible evidence such as follow-up meetings between landlords, city staff, and business owners. Significant effort is being expended to identify and categorize possible sites for relocation for effected businesses, along with the network of contacts for each site.

“Businesses are always in a state of change and evolution,” explained John Gotway, Mayor of Dardenne Prairie. “To be successful in retaining existing businesses in our community, Dardenne Prairie becomes a team with our local business owners and offers them solutions to their needs. When our community businesses are successful, Dardenne Prairie will remain successful.”

Ryan Kelly, Executive Director of Business Retention and Expansion International (BREI), states, “We are very proud of the city of Dardenne Prairie for their work with the ‘Retention Through Relocation’ program. Retaining and growing local businesses is critical to any community, but especially in a post-COVID. Dardenne Prairie exemplifies how economic developers are excelling in supporting their local communities.”

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EVENTS

July 21: Public speaker

In 1984, Darryl Burton was wrongly convicted of a murder in St. Louis. He was proven innocent and exonerated after serving over 24 years in prison. Darryl travels the globe to share his story and powerful message of hope and forgiveness and will be speaking at SunRise Church (7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd. in O’Fallon) at 7 p.m. This is a free event but RSVP’s are required at sunrisefamily.org/life.

July 24: Race to Remember

Race to Remember takes place at 7 a.m. at 370 Lakeside Park in St Peters. Register at https://register.chronotrack. com/r/60934.

July 31: Outdoor concert and food truck festival

The Hulapoppers Outdoor Concert and Food Truck Festival takes place from 5 – 8 p.m. at SunRise Church at 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd in O’Fallon. Free admission, food trucks cost extra.

Aug. 7-8: Youth orchestra auditions

The St. Charles County Youth Orchestra will audition music students on Aug. 7 and Aug 8 to be placed in one of three ensembles. The orchestra accepts all levels of string, wind, brass, and percussion. Audition requirements and excerpts are on the website. The orchestra rehearses on Saturdays starting in September and has a program that will allow students to participate in both school marching band and orchestra. For more information, please email sccyomusic@gmail.com or visit www. sccyo.org.

Sept. 25: Craft fair

Tri County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction invites you to their eighth annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed for more information please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net or 636441-0329 or 314-477-5096.

Sept. 25 Walk To End Alzheimer’s St Charles County

Walk To End Alzheimer’s St Charles County registration begins at 8 a.m. at St Charles Community College. Register earlier at alz.org/sccwalk.

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: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636206-5306.

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 Linda Wilcox at 636-4479056.

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

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Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Con nection 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.

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: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter. net.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

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: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary. org.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class

9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-2190553.

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are

breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-9493372.

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-954-3364 for more information.

Tuesdays: Seniors group

Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-561-8951.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@att.net.

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Sports you see with Gary B . . .

High ranking honor for golfer at UMSL

University of Missouri-St. Louis graduate Emma Thorngren has been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District At-Large Team. Thorngren, who graduated in May with a degree in mathematics, is now eligible for CoSIDA Academic All-America honors.

She capped a standout five-year career by earning First Team All-America honors and became the university’s only second student-athlete (male or female) to graduate as a four-time All-American.

In her final season on the links, she posted a scoring average of 73.73, recording seven top-three finishes with three individual titles, including the GLVC championship, and was named the GLVC Player of the Year. Thorngren also placed third at the NCAA East Regional and tied for 42nd at the NCAA DII Championship.

In addition to leaving the program as a five-time all-region and five-time allGLVC honoree, she also owns nearly every school record, including career wins (eight) and stroke average (75.18). *Leader of the pack on the links

Golf team has several earn All-American honors at Lindenwood

The Lindenwood University women’s golf team secured five spots on the WGCA All-American Scholar list. Josefina Haupt, Alexis Montgomery, McKenna Montgomery, Becca Oertel, and Addasyn Zeller were honored for earning a cumulative GPA of 3.5 during the year.

Haupt led the team on the course as she earned all-GLVC recognition. Haupt posted an average score of 77.9 with a low round of 70.

Montgomery scored a 77.5 per round as she matched the team-best of a 70 for her lowest round.

Montgomery and Zeller were nearly even with average scores of 83.6 and 83.3, respectively.

Oertel played seven rounds during the year and posted an average score of 87.1, including a personal best 78 as her low score.

Lindenwood won two tournaments in the fall portion of the season, and placed fourth in the GLVC Championships to close out the season.

Haupt was the team leader in three tournaments, and took second on the squad in two other tournaments while Montgomery led the team in four tournaments, including the Dan Salisbury Memorial and Bearcat Dual Gender, in which she was the overall winner.

The Women’s Golf Coaches Association, founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization representing women’s collegiate golf coaches. The WGCA was formed to encourage the playing of college golf for women in correlation with a general objective of education and in accordance with the highest tradition of intercollegiate competition. Today, the WGCA represents over 650 coaches throughout the U.S. and is dedicated to educating, promoting and recognizing both its members and the student-athletes they represent. *Congratulations on being a part of the elite group

Ambush announce their league is set to go

The St. Louis Ambush is a professional soccer team that plays in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) east division with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles starting in the fall.

MASL Commissioner Keith Tozer reported teams would play a full 24-game schedule that will run from late November through early April of 2022, with playoffs to follow.

This follows a season where seven of 16 teams competed in a shortened regular season due to COVID-19.

For more information go to www.STLAmbush.com *Back to normal

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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.

Recipe: A Fruity Sprinkle Surprise

To kids, birthday parties are a big deal and only happen once a year. From the decorations to their friends and all the sweet, delicious treats to devour, it can be an overwhelming amount of excitement and awe.

They receive gifts, get to have fun with their friends and family, and get to snack on treats they typically don’t have on a regular basis. This is part of what makes birthdays so fun.

It can be a lot of pressure for parents, though. You want everything to be perfect and fall in line with expectations, especially when it comes to the food and treats served to everyone that day.

At the next party you’re hosting, try this delightful Fruity Sprinkles Smoothie that fits the theme for nearly any colorful birthday bash.

It’s made with frozen blueberries, frozen strawberries and frozen mango for a healthier alternative to sugar-filled birthday cake. Topped with fluffy, fun whipped cream and mini sprinkles, it still provides a sweet, festive treat. Plus, this smoothie can be made in a matter of minutes using only one kitchen appliance for easy clean up.

To make it, blend frozen blueberries, frozen strawberries, frozen mango, milk and yogurt until well combined.

Pour the mixture into four smoothie glasses and garnish each with whipped cream and sprinkles to add some extra color.

It’s that easy to make and even better to enjoy while watching your kid make wonderful memories with friends and family.

If you made this recipe at home, use #MyCulinaryConnection on your favorite social network to share your work.

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Fruity Sprinkles Smoothie

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1cup frozen blueberries • 2 cups frozen strawberries • 1 cup frozen mango • 11/2 cups milk • 1 carton (6 ounces) vanilla yogurt • whipped cream • sprinkles

Directions:

• In blender, blend blueberries, strawberries, mango, milk and yogurt until combined. • Pour smoothie into four glasses. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkles.

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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.

‘Superman’ and ‘Goonies’ director Richard Donner passes away at age 91

Although Stan Lee and Marvel Studios typically receive credit for the cinematic superhero bonanza, Richard Donner arguably started the ball rolling with 1978’s “Superman.” Donner, who passed away on July 5 at the age of 91, directed films ranging from 1976’s terrifying “The Omen” to the hilarious pairing of Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise. Those who came of age in the 1980s will no doubt remember “The Goonies,” a youthful adventure that spoke to those of us who didn’t quite fit in. Donner even directed the inimitable Bill Murray in the hilarious holiday-themed film “Scrooged.”

Prior to 1978, men and women in capes, masks and tights were more common on television than the big screen. A tongue-in-cheek version of “Batman” became a small-screen hit in the late 1960’s thanks to its colorful villains and catch phrases. Nicholas Hammond, the actor who played Friedrich in 1965’s “The Sound of Music,” starred in the CBS live action series “The Amazing Spider-Man” in the late 1970’s. Around the same time, actor Reb Brown played Captain America in two TV movies (Chris Evans’ more recent portrayal of Steve Rogers wiped out all prior versions of the character).

Donner and his crew quickly set the bar high for superhero films. He and his crew shot the original film and the sequel at the same time, but, according to Wikipedia, tensions with the producers temporarily halted work on the second film. The late Christopher Reeve skillfully played both mild-mannered Clark Kent and his heroic alter ego in four films. Reeve embodied Clark perfectly and could become Superman as easily as he took off his glasses. Despite the other men who wore the cape and tights, many fans believe that Christopher Reeve is the one true Superman.

Looking at his credits, it’s clear that Rich-

ard Donner managed radically different films throughout his career. His sense of humor permeated his work, especially the “Lethal Weapon” movies. Under his direction, Mel Gibson played Martin Riggs, a policer officer on the edge who becomes partners with straight-laced homicide detective Roger Murtaugh (Glover). Gibson kicks off the film with a drug deal scene that is both funny and incredibly violent at the same time. In the first sequel, the outrageous Joe Pesci plays a federal witness who gives the detectives a crash course in money laundering. Photo courtesy IMDb.com On the heels of “Lethal Weapon,” the director’s funny bone made “Scrooged” a huge holiday hit. Before “Ghostbusters II” hit the big screen months later, Bill Murray played a television executive in this retelling of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Murray’s character, Frank Cross, must examine his past and present behavior with the help of a few abusive spirits. Donner’s direction and the inspired casting of Bill Murray and Carol Kane made this film a holiday classic. Richard Donner left a legacy of great films for movie fans. Rest in peace, Mr. Donnor, and thank you for your life, work and humor. You will be missed.

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t to pay close attention to the mix design and submittal requirements of this project. No work will be allowed until the mix design has been submitted and approved by the City.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

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

Moore on Life

By Cindy Moore

HISSING HOT

We’ve been dealing with a heatwave for the last two weeks. It’s in the triple digits and has been like living in the fiery pit of hell.

What is this stuff?! The heat is so bad here we’ve had to turn on the oven just to cool things down.

My husband got up extra early and went out to work in the yard before things really started to heat up. He came back five minutes later.

“Why are you in so soon?” I asked.

“Too blasted hot already!” he said as the sweat drizzled down his face.

I noticed he was barefoot and had left his shoes out on the porch.

“Why didn’t you bring your shoes in?”

“I had no choice. The soles melted into the cement.”

“Wow! Well you better stay in for a while.”

We watched as the temperature surged to over 100 degrees and still rose. There wasn’t much point in going back into the yard. By that time everything green had incinerated anyway. I asked my husband if he was ready to eat something.

“Yes, I’m starved. What’s for lunch?” he asked.

“Popsicles.”

“That’s not enough. I’m a man. A man needs protein.”

“Fine, how about hamburger?”

“Barbequed?”

“No, frozen.”

“Sounds good, I’ll fire up the grill.”

“Not to cook on I hope.”

“No way, I’m going to stand in front of it to cool off.”

“Good idea.”

We ate our frozen burger-sicles while the grill brought the temperature down a few notches.

I dropped a cup of ice cubes down the front of my shirt and said, “Something’s got to change. This heat is going to be the death of us.”

Just then my husband’s phone rang. He answered, “Uh huh, yes we’ve got it here. We can ship it back to you ASAP. No problem. And I’d say it’s about time too!”

He hung up and said, “The nerve!”

“Who was that?” I asked.

“Oh, it was just Satan. He wants his weather back.”

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.

Crossword: MOTTOES AND SLOGANS

ACROSS

1. 1965 march site 6. Bottle top 9. Dried up 13. Can’t see the forest for this? 14. *____ You Need is Love 15. ____-upper 16. End of a poem 17. Filmmaker Spike 18. Like a good athlete? 19. *”Tastes So Good, Cats Ask for It by Name” 21. *”The Quicker Picker Upper” 23. Duke of Cambridge to Prince of Wales 24. Blood vessel 25. The Jackson 5 1970 hit 28. Plural of velum 30. Havanese or Pekingese 35. High school formal 37. What the phone did 39. Abrupt increase 40. *____ John’s: “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.” 41. Working shoelaces 43. Island east of Java 44. Shockingly graphic 46. Hurtful remark 47. Design detail 48. Canine’s coat 50. Law school prerequisite, acr. 52. a.k.a. Tokyo 53. Muscovite or biotite 55. Uber alternative 57. *”Let’s Go Places” advertiser 60. *”Can You Hear Me Now?” advertiser 64. On the fritz 65. Wharton degree 67. Upholstery choice 68. Bell-bottoms bottom 69. Emergency responder, acr. 70. Prenatal test, for short 71. Medieval Northern European 72. Be obliged 73. Reconnaissance, for short

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1. Part of a flute 2. Marine eagle 3. What malevolent and levorotary have in common 4. Jellicles’ cries 5. Isaac of science fiction fame 6. Burnt metal residue 7. India pale ____ 8. Annapolis frosh 9. Leo or Virgo, e.g. 10. Sign above a door 11. Count on 12. Before, poetically 15. Floras’ partners 20. Apathetic 22. Crude fuel 24. Flavoring from Madagascar 25. *”Think Different” advertiser 26. Former Milwaukee Brewer All Star Ryan 27. Dried coconut meat 29. *”Betcha Can’t Eat Just One” advertiser 31. Drinking establishments 32. Blind alternative 33. Checked out 34. *”So Easy, a Caveman Can Do It” advertiser 36. Disfigure 38. African migrants 42. Actress turned princess of Monaco 45. Lower a rank 49. Ignited 51. Tooth decay agent 54. Tarantino in his own movie, e.g. 56. Biotic community 57. Story “of Two Cities” 58. October stone 59. Nomad’s round house 60. Flower holder 61. Dietary mineral 62. Medley 63. Ne 64. *”It’s Finger Lickin’ Good” 66. *”The Ultimate Driving Machine”