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Tackling TV bare-handed Local producer’s new show about local wildlife rescue company, Wildlife Command Center, is set to air on Animal Planet this month
COMMUNITY VOICES By Becky Ahlvin. Pg. 2 Voters approve Prop R in support of St. Louis Community College. Pg.3 The Kaufman Fund will host Food for Vets event Sept. 24 to distribute food to veterans and their families. Pg.4
By Téa Perez The wild world of Animal Planet has landed in the suburbs of St. Louis. Local reality TV producer Michael D. Francis and local wildlife rescue personality Michael Beran have teamed up with Animal Planet to create a show featuring Beran and his company, Wildlife Command Center’s, excursions in the St. Louis area. “(The show) is a real unscripted reality show, they’re just going to follow us around and show you what our day-to-day looks like,” Beran said. For Beran, a day-to-day looks like saving an injured hawk, removing a black rat snake from a terrified mother’s home, and removing and treating a mangy fox from the Missouri Botanical Gardens all before 12 p.m. However, this show is unlike many other wildlife rescue shows seen on TV. “We rescue people from wild animals, mostly bare-handed,” Beran said. Properly nicknamed “Bare-Hands Beran”, this specific niche has attributed to Beran’s notability. While others in his field have considered this to be a negative operating style, Francis was able to turn that right on its head. “(Michael D. Francis) built this character, if you will, around the fact that I’m rescuing people from wild animals and mostly barehanded,” Beran said. “(Francis) was like, ‘that’s not a negative thing, that’s a positive thing.’” Francis has long been in the reality TV industry, working on shows like “Let’s Make a
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Deal,” “The Voice,” “America’s Got Talent,” “Survivor” and many more. The qualities he looks for in a new potential show are rather straightforward. “I look for interesting people doing interesting things,” Francis said. “The person or people have to be engaging, have to be interesting to talk to, and doing something that people will want to watch.” Francis was introduced to Beran after he spoke at a production event. Beran approached Francis about helping him with his Wildlife Command Center YouTube channel he utilizes to showcase the actions of his company. In conversations with Beran, Francis had bigger ideas than a YouTube channel. “He told me what he did, but it sounds fake (...) nobody’s really doing these kinds of crazy things that he was telling me about,” Fran-
cis said. “So, I asked him to do a ride-along (...) and everything he said was true, and he is absolutely nuts. I saw that and I was like I don’t want to do the YouTube video, I think we have a TV show here.” Beran has deep roots of dealing with animals. He has spent time on submarines studying animals, and more specifically, learned about the biology and zoology of animals, and zoonotic, the transference of diseases from animals to humans. More than just the crazy elements of the show, there is a large educational element as well. “They do have him going in and figuring out what’s happening and knowing the science and the nature behind what it is so then (Beran) could prevent it from coming back into your home,” See ‘TV’’ page 2
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‘TV’ from cover Francis said. “If you grew up watching The Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, or anything like that, one of the things that really made him interesting was, he was fun to watch, but he educated people.” They took their show, partnered with the production company Critical Content, and pitched it toAnimal Planet. “We went to Animal Planet and presented (Beran) and what he does and they fell in love with Mr. Bare-Hands Beran,” Francis said. While the show is focused on the rescuing of animals, it’s important to Francis and Beran for people to know that they
are St. Louis. Wildlife Command Center operates out of St. Louis, and Michael D. Francis Presents is also St. Louis-based. Two local businesses have made it nationally. “We are hubbed in St. Louis,” Beran said. “And so bringing the show to St. Louis is going to create opportunities, and it’s going to create jobs.” By bringing more film production to St. Louis, they are not only expanding the arts and film scene, but the kinds of jobs that truly keep the film industry going, the working class, blue-collar people. “It’s those kinds of jobs that this type of production brings to the city and the metropolitan area and that’s a really big thing
and something that we’re really proud of and want to do more of, to really get things moving around here,” Francis said. A watch party is planned for the premiere of the pilot episode of “Bare Hands Rescue.” On Aug.22 there will be a screening at the Public Media Commons in Grand Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Not only will there be food trucks and activities for the kids, but live exotic animals and a Q&A session with the cast and creator of the show. “We just plan on having a good rime and introducing Bare-Hands to the St. Louis market,”Francis said.
Move and restoration of historic African-American school to Faust Park will soon take place A one-room school built in 1894 and operated exclusively for African-American children in the Chesterfield area for nearly four decades will soon be moved from private land on Wild Horse Creek Road to a new location in the Historic Village at Faust Park with financial support provided by the St. Louis County Parks Foundation. The foundation has raised about $15,000 of the estimated $35,000 needed to complete this project, which will be carried out by the St. Louis County Parks Department. Chesterfield African American School, formerly known as African School #4 in the Chesterfield School District, was opened at the request of the area’s African-American population at the time and served hundreds of students during its years of operation. The school’s new location will be next to the historic Alt Schoolhouse, part of the Faust Historic Village in Faust Park. “This is the oldest African-American
schoolhouse in Missouri, and it is important to keep its legacy of students and teachers alive for current and future generations to see and experience in person,” said Mark Ohlendorf, President of the St. Louis County Parks Foundation. “The building has fallen into disrepair, and the current property owner wants to donate it to Faust Park to preserve the history of the area. We look forward to restoring this important part of St. Louis County history and making it a permanent part of Faust Park.” Donations from the public are being encouraged to support this project and can be made by visiting www.stlcountyparksfoundation.org and click on Our Projects. The St. Louis County Parks Foundation is a public/private partnership started in 2015 to better connect people to their parks and bridge the gap between the public funds available and the additional money needed to care for, restore and enhance all St. Louis
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County Parks. The foundation works with the St. Louis County Parks Department to identify the park system’s needs and opportunities, and then coordinates the fundraising, purchasing and project oversight necessary to build new amenities that will improve these parks. For more information, visit www.stlcountyparksfoundation. org.
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Join us for Hazelwood Day After a very long year and a half with very few events, join Hazelwood as we bring back our annual fall festival! Formally known as Harvestfest, we invite you to join us for the inaugural Hazelwood Day Celebration! We have worked hard to revamp and refresh the event, making sure we kept the most loved parts of Harvestfest while bringing in new activities for the community. Hazelwood Day will be Sept. 11 from 3 to 10 p.m. at Howdershell Park, located at 6800 Howdershell Road. Admission is free for all attendees. FReSh RAiN kicks the festival off at 3 p.m., followed by one of St. Louis’s favorite headlining bands, Vote for Pedro. Best known for their broad spectrum of music from modern rock bands like Maroon 5, Neon Trees, Bruno Mars, and U2, to classic rock performed by Queen, Cheap Trick, AC/
DC, and Journey, Riverfront Times awarded Vote for Pedro “Best Cover Band” and “Best Male Vocalist.” While wondering around Howdershell Park and the festival, families can enjoy fire spinners and silk suspension performances from Sidewalk Sideshows. We are also bringing back the ever-popular horseshoe tournament! To honor the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, Hazelwood Day will include a tribute to first responders with a Field of Flags. New this year, people of all ages are invited to explore city vehicles from the police, fire, and public works departments. For the kids, we will have inflatables and an obstacle course. For the hungry attendees, food trucks will be ready to serve you up some of the best food around. Enjoy food from North Coun-
ty’s favorite Tuk Tuk Thai, as well as Chubby’s Food Truck, Dynamic Dishes, Big Boyz Burgers, Salsa Fiesta, and Kona Ice. Those over 21 years of age can enjoy the beer tent. To keep up with the latest information about Hazelwood Day, visit www.hazelwoodmo.org/HazelwoodDay. Becky Ahlvin serves as the Assistant City Manager – Economic Development for the city of Hazelwood where she manages the city’s economic development program, administering the economic development loan program, attracting new businesses and working to keep current businesses in Hazelwood.
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Show Me Series’ Golden Ticket qualifier returns to St. Louis St. Louis’ Golden Ticket qualifier for the World Food Championships’ Show Me Series returns Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the iconic Boathouse at Forest Park. Local chefs will compete in the burger or bacon category, displaying their culinary skills to for a chance to advance to the 2021 World Food Championships. The Show Me Series’ Burger and Bacon Blitz will feature five talented cooks featuring, Adam Pritchett (Hi Pointe Drive-In), Jack Mac Murray (Old Hickory Golf Club), Jonathan Lorentzen (Izakaya Club), Jwan Rice (JR’s Gourmet), and Tina Manisisaket (2LOADCrew: Eats from the Southeast), each showcasing their signature burger and bacon dishes for a chance to win a Golden Ticket to the highest stakes food competition in the world. Attendees will have a chance to taste each competitors’ creations and cast their vote for the “Bite of the Nite,” tasting each competitors’ dish while celebrity judges determine the
Golden Ticket winner. Sitting at the judges table are Master Chef, Lasse Sorensen, host of “Food is Love” on PBS; musician and hot dog connoisseur, Steve Ewing of Steve’s Hog Dogs; and the voice of St. Louis, on air personality Trish Gazell. “Food is all about the quality and diversity of flavors and creative approach,” said Steve Ewing. “I want to see how the contestants take those factors and put them to work in 60 minutes when the pressure is on!” The Burger and Bacon Blitz is a ticketed, 21-and-up event. For $25 attendees get a bite of the action and a chance to vote for their favorite chef. Enjoy complimentary tasting and live music while getting up close and personal with the competitors as they battle it out to bring home the bacon. For more information about the Show Me Series’ Burger and Bacon Blitz, visit showmeseriesmo.com.
Voters approve Prop R in support of St. Louis Community College In a special election held Aug. 3, St. Louis Community College asked voters to consider a ballot measure called Proposition R, an eight-cent tax levy increase that would provide funds for updates to workforce programs for the college and its students. Voters gave their approval to pass Proposition R in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County. The election also included portions of Franklin and Jefferson counties. “We are very grateful for the incredible support we received from voters across St. Louis who recognize the importance of St. Louis Community College for our entire region,” said Jeff L. Pittman, Ph.D., chancellor. “The passage of Prop R marks a new chapter for the life of STLCC. Being able to bring 21st century classes to our students will benefit their families as good paying jobs will come from a top-notch education,” said Anne Adams Marshall, chair, STLCC Board of Trustees. “The revenue created through Prop R will be instrumental in ensuring our community college facilities and programs can keep pace with the demands of an evolving workforce. On behalf of students and supporters throughout the area, we thank everyone for their commitment to STLCC,” Pittman continued. The tax-levy increase means that the college will have more funds to: • Provide for programs and facilities to train and retrain adults for the good-paying jobs of today and tomorrow. • Create real-world learning environments to prepare students to be job-ready for hightech, in-demand fields such as health care, information technology and financial services. • Equip classrooms with technology that
matches the tools students will use in the workplace. • Repair and renovate existing facilities to ensure they are in good working condition and meet the demands of job training programs now and in the future. • Provide safe and accessible learning environments for all students, employees and the community, during the day and night. • Keep community college programs affordable to help create an educated workforce, which leads to an improved economy. “As I meet with business and community leaders, citizens, alumni and parents, there is a common theme to the conversations: St. Louis Community College is critical to the growth and the competitiveness of our region,” said Pittman. “A growing economy helps every single member of our community. By supporting Prop R, you made a choice to invest in our current and prospective students. This investment improves the long-term future of the college and our local economy.” Unofficial results • The uncertified votes from the St. Louis County Board of Elections show 30,248 in favor and 25,506 against for a total of 55,754 votes. • The uncertified vote from the City of St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners show 8,418 in favor and 3,228 against for a total of 11,646 votes. • The uncertified vote from the Jefferson County Election Authority show 67 in favor and 89 against for a total of 156 votes. • The uncertified vote from Franklin County show 86 in favor and 213 against for a total of 299 votes.
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The Kaufman Fund will host its third Food for Vets event Sept. 24 to distribute food to veterans and their families.
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The Kaufman Fund distributes food to veterans and their families at a recent Food for Vets event.
By Charlotte Beard The Kaufman Fund (TKF), a nonprofit organization in support of veterans, will host its third Food for Vets event Sept. 24 on the campus of Operation Food Search (OFS), a distributor of food, located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd. in St. Louis. The Kaufman Fund in collaboration with OFS will distribute food to veterans who pre-register at www.thekaufmanfund.org for the food boxes from 9a.m. to 12 p.m. The fund hopes to have registration available on the site approximately Aug. 15. The in-take will consist of basic recipient information, not limited to how many people are being served in the veteran’s household. “Operation Food Search needs some data to report to the USDA, which helps provide some of the food to (them),” stated Steven Rosenblum, The Kaufman Fund Vice President. “So, everybody has their own responsibility. We get the information because we want to build our
database of veterans who are facing food insecurity. We ask them for their email address so that we can let them know when we have these events if they need (it).” Rosenblum stressed that veterans do not need to provide their DD214 or other veteran documents to receive food via the Food for Vets program. “We do it on the honor system and feel that people are not going to ask for food that don’t need it,” shared Rosenblum. “We really only publicize (the program) to attract veterans.” According to Rosenblum, veterans will receive two sealed boxes of non-perishable food courtesy of OFS. The boxes will include vegetables, fruit, proteins and pasta. Rosenblum states that there will be enough food to last recipients one week. He added that for recipients larger than a family of four people, more boxes may be provided to meet the need. Veterans can also expect representatives from the Veterans Administration to attend the drive to provide resource
information for other needs. TKF volunteers will be in attendance to pass out information about its free programs and services, as well as OFS information, as cars pass through. TKF hopes to serve 250 veteran families at OFS’ headquarters. TKF’s newly created program served almost 50 families at its drive on March 20 at the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. The nonprofit reported having 66 veteran families registered for its second event on June 19 at the Arnold Food Pantry. “As partners (with Operation Food Search) our goal is to give the veterans that are in need, the food, and the information (for) the listing of pantries that Operation Food Search supports,” stated Rosenblum. “(Veterans) can go to the most convenient, local food pantry where they live and sign up and get food on a continual basis.” To reach more veterans with the upcoming food drive, Rosenblum shared that TKF is partnering with the St. Patrick Center to recruit volunteers who will
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drive food boxes to homes that are shutin or without transportation. Rosenblum states, “Delivery will be limited; it will be dependent on where the veterans live, and we have resources to make those deliveries. We have not done (this before). We don’t know our capacity, but our goal is to have some ability to deliver food to the veterans that are unable to get (here).” In addition to TKF welcoming volunteers who would like to sign up to deliver for this or a future event, volunteers are also needed to assist in planning the food drives. People who are interested in volunteering in any capacity may call Ken Weintraub at 314-680-2905. Veterans who do not have access to the internet for the food drive pre-registration or who are not computer savvy, may also call Ken Weintraub at the number above. TKF plans to host its next food drive at the Urban League in Fairview Heights on November 6. Visit www. thekaufmanfund.org for more information.
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Face masks to be distributed to Metro riders at several transit centers on Aug.26 As part of an ongoing commitment to the health and safety of transit riders and operators, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), Metro Transit, St. Clair County Transit District, Bureau of Transit Police and Metro Transit Public Safety will be handing out free face masks at four transit centers on Aug. 26, during the evening commute. Public transit riders are required to wear a face mask as part of a federal mandate. The face mask giveaway will also encourage riders to take advantage of CMT’s free Guaranteed Ride Home Program, which provides a more immediate means to get where they need to go in case of an emergency.
The Guaranteed Ride Home Program provides access to more immediate transportation options in the case of personal emergency, sickness or unscheduled overtime by way of a taxicab, ride-hailing services like Lyft, or rental vehicle through Enterprise Rent-A-Car. CMT subsidizes the cost of 80 percent of these types of rides, up to $60 per ride, for those eligible. Transit riders must be pre-registered with CMT to take advantage of the Guaranteed Ride Home Program. This process can be completed at www.cmt-stl.org. Free face masks and information about the Guaranteed Ride Home Program will be distributed from 3
p.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the North Hanley Transit Center, Central West End Transit Center, Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Transit Center and Belleville Transit Center. This effort provides a valuable opportunity for the partnering organizations to interact with riders, strengthen relationships and reinforce their collective commitment to a safe, comfortable, customer-focused transit experience. To learn more, visit www.cmt-stl. org, www.metrostlouis.org or www.scctd.org.
Still In This Together: Mad Men, do your stuff I still watch commercials. There, I’ve said it. I know how easy it is to skip over them, change channels or stream shows on Netflix and Amazon. As impressive as all that sounds, I still enjoy a good commercial, a creative play on words, a seasonal tug on the heartstrings. And yes, my favorite part of the Super Bowl has always been the commercials. I was raised on commercials. There were only a few TV channels back when I was a kid, no remote controls, and no way to avoid singing cows, Howdy Doody jelly glasses or Sky King decoder rings, unless you were making a quick trip to the bathroom before Lassie came back on. Actually, I remember looking forward to commercials almost as much as to the shows they were interrupting, when I was a kid. Mad Men were geniuses. At one point in my life, I was pretty sure I could be in advertising. I won a couple of jingle contests, but that’s as far as it ever went. I still have a nearly unused set of Samsonite luggage tucked away somewhere under the basement steps that is terribly out of date and didn’t ever roll, but it was a proud second place prize I won back in the eighties. I wasn’t sure where my new favorite commercial was going the first time I saw it, but I was very happily along for the ride. Smiling people at a restaurant, a woman sighing as a plate of pancakes is ceremoniously slid in front of her, a little girl peeking over a booth at another woman putting a french fry into her mouth and smiling back at her, a young man spinning a yo-yo
while his mother looks on, obviously embarrassed by his eating-out antics. It looked so absolutely normal, and so absolutely wonderful. The catch phrase…”We could all use a pancake.” I heard the gasp escape from my throat and felt my eyes tear up. Wow, that one hit home. So simple, so real, so positively on point. No sunglassed animals, no special effects, no gimmicks necessary. It seems that real life is in fashion again. After months of fear and solitude and suspicion of everyone around us, we could all use some normalcy, some humanity, some togetherness. We could all use a pancake. This one touched me in such a wonderful, powerful, simple way because of its truth.
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Might be worth looking up on You Tube, since that’s so much easier than sitting through a bunch of commercial breaks trying to catch it. I hope it’s the start of some very real, enjoyable advertisements to come. It was Christmas in July for me. Almost as good as Farfel the puppet dog singing N-E-S-TL-E-S, Nestle’s makes the very best…chocolate. Or Elsie the cow. Look those up while you’re at it. They’re great ones!
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Sababa will be rescheduled to 2022 Sababa, the Jewish Arts & Culture Festival, originally planned for Oct. 10 has been tentatively rescheduled for Oct. 23, 2022. Sababa is a joint project of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the J. The outdoor festival showcases the vibrancy of contemporary Jewish culture. The festival features local, regional and national visual art exhibi-
tors, culinary experiences, and musical performances, as well as activities from local Jewish organizations. Feedback from Sababa vendors, artists, volunteers, and other professionals in the Jewish community indicated apprehension about the current COVID situation in St. Louis, even in an outdoor setting. Organizers felt it was in the best
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interest of the community to move the event to next year. “The goal of Sababa is to bring the community together and be as inclusive as possible, and we were anticipating over 3,500 people attending this year. We just didn’t think we could achieve our goals, even if we employed all the COVID safety protocols,” said Judy Kramer, Producer, Sababa 2021. “Of course we’re disappointed – it was shaping up to
be an excellent event! But we’ll really be able to hit the ground running next year!” “The health and safety of the community takes top priority,” said Rabbi Brad Horwitz, Director of Jewish Engagement & Adult Programs at the J. “Pikuach nefesh – saving a life supersedes all things, no matter how far into the planning you get.” “Sababa celebrates the vibrancy of our Jewish commu-
nity. As excited as we were to come together again in song and celebration, it would have been wrong to risk the health of anyone or leave out those who, with good reason, don’t feel good gathering at this time. I look forward to seeing everyone at Sababa 2022,” said Brian Herstig, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Community members can keep track of plans for next year’s event at sababastl.com.
JFS St. Louis to hold 150th anniversary gala Jewish Family Services (JFS), which provides mental health and social services for all St. Louisans, will host The Masks We Wear: A JFS Gala Celebrating 150 Years. The event will be held Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton located at 100 Carondelet Plaza in Clayton, Mo. Proceeds from the gala will benefit all JFS programs and services. The gala includes a reception, dinner, and entertainment. The evening will feature a program highlighting JFS’ illustrious history of empowering individuals and families by providing essential resources such as food, mental health services, and eldercare. The evening will pay tribute to the Harvey Kornblum Foundation along with trustees Gay Kornblum, Kathy Kornblum, Laura K. Silver, and Michael Silver. The foundation has generously enabled JFS to meet the St. Louis
community’s need for food assistance during the past 20 years, including providing critical support and nourishment throughout the ongoing pandemic. Founded in 1871, JFS is a multiservice nonprofit that supports families and seniors, alleviates hunger, and improves mental health for all St. Louisans. The organization serves individuals and families in crisis, as well as helps seniors remain independent and connected to the community. JFS – which supports the emotional and physical well-being of more than 50,000 area children, families, and seniors annually – provides hunger relief through its Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry (HKJFP). Tickets are $200 per person, and gala sponsorships are available. For more information, call 314-993-1000.
Boy Scout earns the rank of Eagle Scout On Oct. 23, Toby Moore will officially be awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. His Court of Honor Ceremony will be held at Creve Coeur Lake Park, the Greensfelder Memorial Shelter at 2 p.m. Mike Yarbrough and Ken Kleinberg will lead the ceremony. Chris Wheeler has been Toby’s Scoutmaster for years, and Darrell Langston was his Eagle Scout project coach. Toby has worked for years towards this goal. He has earned 40 merit badges, learning many skills and traits he will use throughout his life. He has held the offices of scribe, chaplain’s aide, and assistant and senior patrol leader in his troop. He has proven himself a mentor and example for other young people. He has had once-ina-lifetime experiences such as camping in Colorado and Wyoming and seeing Yellowstone National Park. His Eagle project was raising the necessary funds for, and then supervising the construction of an outdoor teacher break area at the middle school he attended. Toby is a well-rounded person, now a senior at DeSmet Jesuit High School. He is a wrestler and is taking several honors courses. He is also active at First Christian Church in Florissant.
On Oct. 23, Toby Moore will officially be awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
His future plans include college, probably University of Missouri-Columbia.
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How parents can help children build social skills
While adults may joke about needing to relearn how to be around others in a post-pandemic world, children can also benefit from a refresh of certain soft skills – especially young children who may not remember pre-pandemic life. Building on these skills can also help children prepare for a successful return to school. In fact, data from Mintel shows parents’ top learning priorities for their children prior to entering grade school are how to play well with others (67%) and good manners (66%). “Summertime is a great time for families to help their children focus on social skills that may not have gotten much attention this past year, particularly if families were social distancing or in quarantine,” said Taunya Banta, inclusion services manager for KinderCare Learning Centers. “Parents can set their children up for success when school starts again in the fall by helping them work on these soft skills in relaxed settings like family gatherings and on the neighborhood playground.” Consider these ways parents can help their children build social skills. Name emotions: Naming emotions is an important part of learning how to regulate them. If your children don’t understand what emotions they’re experiencing, they may be confused or upset by how they feel and that could amplify the feelings and make it more difficult to regulate the emotions. Talk with your children about your own feelings, or the feelings of characters in books, to help them learn to identify emotions and appropriate ways to address those feelings. For example, “I’m sad, but I know a hug will help me feel better,” or “I’m mad and that’s OK. It’s not OK to hit, but I can punch a pillow or stomp my feet to get the feelings out of my body.” As a family, try practicing some simple emotion regulation strategies like deep breathing. To help younger children breathe deep, hold up two fingers and ask them to smell the flower as they inhale (one finger) and blow out the candle as they exhale (the other). Play with other children: Play gives children an opportunity to freely express their emotions and thoughts, work out feelings and explore relationships in a safe, lighthearted way. If you feel comfort-
able and can follow health and safety guidelines, visit a playground or set up play dates with other children of similar ages then take a step back to let the children play together. If your children aren’t ready to play with others, allow them to stay close to you until they feel ready to join the other children. Once the children are playing together, observe their interactions and talk with your children (in the moment or later) about how they felt. If they had fun, ask what they enjoyed. If disagreements or awkward moments came up, help your children problem-solve ways
they could address those situations next time. “Most importantly, remember children of all ages have an incredible capacity for resiliency,” Banta said. “Just knowing they have a steady base to return to, a safe place where they’re loved and appreciated for who they are, can give children the courage they need to face the challenge of a new or uncertain social situation with self-confidence and courage.” For more tips to help your children build or improve their social skills, visit kindercare.com.
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Sept. 11: Fundraiser
Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed
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 314726-5355.
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
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: 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 314-9212132. 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.
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2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Showme Stitchers:
Show-me Stitchers is the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We meet on the second Tuesday, Sept.-June at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO. Learn needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, and more.
Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting
6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.
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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.
Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 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.
Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:
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.
Thursdays: Blood pressure checks
Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.
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Every 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.
Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop
Fridays: Fish fry
Sundays: Meat shoot
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.
Saturdays: Yoga
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.
Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting
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.
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.
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 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.
Sundays: meeting
Jennings
Do-Dads
The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.
CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314-741-3737
HEALTH Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation
Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877477-6954.
1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting
Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@ sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal. net.
Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital
What’s Happening
11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314-344-6873.
Diabetes Basics:
Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group
Crisis Nursery:
6:30 - 7:30pm, 314-839-3171.
Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109
11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.
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314-344-7024 for info or 314-344-7220 to enroll. Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314-768-3201. Or 636-947-0600, www.crisisnurserykids. org CROSSWORD answers from page F-4
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Sports you see with Gary B... Hoots end season
The O’Fallon Hoots are members of the Prospect Baseball League, playing in the West-Prairie Land division and began play in O’Fallon at their home field CarShield in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri. The team played hard all year ending in first place
the first half of the season that qualified them for the playoffs. Unfortunately, in the first round they ran into a red hot Cape Catfish squad and dropped the contest 10-2 ending their season. Go to www.OFallonHoots.com for more details *Great memories
Ambush sign major player The St. Louis Ambush play in the MASL with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles starting in November. The Ambush have signed veteran player Vadim Cojocov to a five-year extension, pending P-1 visa approval. Cojocov is a veteran of five seasons in the Major Arena Soccer League. All five were with the Ambush. He has appeared in a career total of 51 games, posting 18 goals and six assists. The 2021 season was his personal best as he scored nine goals, including two game-winning tallies, and added four assists in 12 games played. Cojocov was born in the Republic of Moldova and moved to Ireland when he was 11. He relocated to the United States at the age of 17 on a full scholarship to East Central College in Union, Missouri. As a member of the Falcons, he scored 42 goals in two years. He then moved to Columbia College, scoring 20 goals in two years playing for the Cougars while going to Elite Eight his senior year. Cojocov also earned All Conference and All American honors his sophomore year. Vadim also played six seasons (20132018) for the St. Louis Lions (PDL) and
was named to the Top 20 Prospects for 2016. Ambush General Manager Jeff Locker said, “Vadim is a steady, veteran presence on the field and we’re looking forward to him building on his productive 2021 season.” Ambush Head Coach Greg Muhr said that Cojocov, “is an experienced player who knows the league and the opponents we will be facing and will contribute to our success in the seasons ahead.” Cojocov said, “We have a great organization and great fans behind us. I couldn’t be happier to remain a member of the Ambush and look forward to getting back to work next season.” The Ambush will kick off their 2021-22 season in late November. Fans can stay current on all Ambush news by visiting the team’s official website www.STLAmbush.com. *Excitement is building Get an official referee certification via the Ambush Congrats to Zackary and Ananda for earning our SCCYSA Excellence Award for referees! Zack and Ananda are reliable, knowledgeable referees who not only call a good game but keep it professional and fun for the players. Both received many positive compliments over the Spring 2021 season from coaches and parents that helped them earn this award along with their consistent good work. If you’d like to take a referee certification class, the St. Charles Community Council are hosting one on Aug. 21 and you can register on www.mrdp.gameofficials. net. For more information or questions, contact referee Commissioner, Todd Volmert, at referee@sccysa.org *Nice certification to have
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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ORANGE SHRIMP QUINOA BOWLS Ingredients: Serves: 2 • 1 cup quinoa • 1 cup orange juice • 1 tablespoon hot sauce • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 tablespoon soy sauce • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 tablespoon lime juice • 1 tablespoon white miso • 1/4 cup butter • 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced • 1 red bell pepper, diced • 1 cucumber, sliced into half moons • 5 green onions, sliced • 1 avocado, sliced • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Directions: • Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside. • In medium bowl, whisk orange juice, hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, vegetable oil, lime juice and miso until combined. Pour one-quarter of liquid into separate bowl. Set aside. • Add shrimp to remaining mixture and marinate 15 minutes. • Heat large skillet over medium heat with butter. Add shrimp, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes on each side until pink. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. • In two serving bowls, divide quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, onions, avocado and shrimp. Sprinkle sesame seeds and cilantro over both bowls. • Drizzle with reserved dressing.
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Hollywood’s best (and worst) con artists
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.
In the underappreciJordan Belfort, the infamous ated 1984 political comesubject of “The Wolf of Wall Street,” dy “Protocol,” Goldie Hawn manipulated the stock market by played Sunny Ann Davis, a wompressuring would-be clients into an who, through an act of bravery, buying low-priced “penny stocks” saved the life of a foreign diplomat. over the phone. Martin Scorsese As a reward, she became part of the directed Leonardo di Caprio as State Department and, after some Belfort, an ambitious young Wall misadventures, realized she had Street broker. On Oct. 19, 1987, been conned by the U.S. Governthe day the stock market crashed, ment. When testifying in front of Belfort was let go and soon joined Congress, she shared a lesson that a low rent “boiler room” operation her father taught her: “If you let selling low-priced stocks to clients. a guy sell you a diamond ring for His company then dumped their only ten cents, the chances are you own shares while the price was own a diamond ring not worth a pumped to new heights. dime.” Released in 1987, Oliver Stone’s Sunny learned her lessons well, “Wall Street” served as a cautionary tale and inspiration for many but scams, con games and annoying robocalls continue to trick peowould-be brokers (the characters “Protocol” photo courtesy Warner Bros. “The Sting” photo courtesy Universal Pictures. ple. Over the years, Hollywood in 2000’s “Boiler Room” idolized “Harry in Your Pocket” photo courtesy Cinema Video Communications. “The Wolf of Wall Street” gave us a variety of unethical charMichael Douglas’ Gordon Gekko photo courtesy Red Granite Pictures. “Wall Street” photo courtesy Twentieth Century Fox. acters and con artists who took adcharacter). Charlie Sheen played vantage of people. Director George Roy Hill’s classic “The Sting,” for in- Bud Fox, a newly minted Wall Street broker who wanted to land Gekko as stance, featured Paul Newman and Robert Redford as two con men who a client. Fox became his protégé and learned how to gather inside informatried to scam a crime boss with a bogus horse race. Newman and Redford tion for profit. Stone, Douglas and Sheen all returned for 2010’s “Money Never Sleeps,” the long-awaited sequel. were, of course, great together as always and the story is highly engaging. For months, the financial news has been filled with news about “meme Bruce Geller directed 1973’s “Harry in Your Pocket,” a comedy/drama starring James Coburn and Walter Pidgeon. Coburn played Harry, a “can- stocks,” which are securities pumped up by large groups of investors. They non” (skilled pickpocket) who made his living relieving people of their wal- have been hoping to force “short sellers,” those who want the stocks to plumlets and other valuables. Ray Houlihan (Michael Sarrazin), who was not as met, into covering their short positions so they can cash out. Life definiteskilled as Harry, joined the group along with Sandy Coletto (Trish Van De- ly imitates art because the real Jordan Belfort and fictional Gordon Gekko vere), a woman whose possessions were stolen while waiting for a train. The manipulated the stock market in much the same way. The best advice here four of them formed a pickpocketing operation that became quite efficient. is “Caveat Emptor” (“Let the Buyer Beware!”).
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‘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
NOT SO FRIENDLY SKIES
Air-rage: As if there weren’t enough reasons not to confine your body in a speeding bullet in the sky 30,000 feet off the ground with no parachutes provided. Now there’s another. The incidents of air-rage are on the rise. The FAA began charting the number of unruly passenger incidents in 2019. In all, there were 149. By 2021, the incidents became more common and went off the charts. Meaning, there were so many they apparently ran out of paper space to list them all. Some believe it’s a result of being pent up too long with the pandemic. Now people are venturing out more, but getting a tad bit testy up there in the air. And why not? There’s limited breathing space as it is. Combine that with being scrunched up next to someone who doesn’t know armrest etiquette and you get misbehaving passengers duct tapped to the wing. I was seated next to one of these types. After a full half hour of yielding the armrest to my seating companion she bent down to get something in her purse. Now’s my chance, I thought. When she sat back up
I had rightfully taken position on the rest. I guess this didn’t settle well with her. Apparently she had purchased this prime spot of real estate and had already picked out the carpet and curtains and intended to set up permanent residence. I received a stare-down which lasted a full minute. I was not fazed. Afterwards she commenced to incorporate the nudge and bump or in other terms, the gradual takeover. She edged her elbow behind mine and then slowly began to ease in her entire arm hoping that I would submit and give over my allotted time. Not today armrest bandit! I tensed my grip and stiffened the muscles in my limb and then gave her an imperceptible nudge. Okay, it might have been a full on shove which sent my opponent into the aisle. She won the fight, but I won the battle. I was upgraded to a better seating arrangement. The view was phenomenal; the leg room--fantastic, and the air, so much cleaner. Being duct tapped to the wing has its advantages.
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. *Sports analyst, ex-wide receiver Randy 5. Dashboard acronym 8. *Depth of an end zone, in yards 11. Fencing blade 12. Weight not charged for 13. Young hog 15. Witnessed 16. Aroma 17. Nary a soul 18. *Line of ____ 20. Spanish earthen pot 21. Pinocchio and the like 22. Bean house 23. Antonym of descent 26. Cycle taxi 30. Greek “t” 31. 50-50 34. Not happening 35. Newbies 37. Bert Bobbsey’s twin 38. Like a neon sign 39. “Clueless” catch phrase 40. Not a desktop 42. Metal-bearing mineral 43. “Chim Chim Cher-ee” setting 45. Relating to nose 47. Actors’ group 48. Sink hole
50. Golf club handle 52. *3-point score 56. Make a canyon, e.g. 57. Not written 58. Racing sled 59. *”Purple People ____” song, inspiration for Vikings defensive line name 60. Like H. C. Andersen’s duckling 61. Poet Pound 62. *AFC counterpart 63. Dreaming stage of sleep 64. Daytime entertainment DOWN 1. Hodgepodge 2. Oil cartel 3. Palm reader, e.g. 4. Old and mentally infirm 5. Weather-related Doppler tool 6. Programs, for short 7. Insignificant 8. Hammer or sickle 9. Europe’s highest volcano 10. Born, in bio 12. Marinara fruit 13. Ornamental hair net 14. *Grabbing penalty
19. Breath freshener 22. *Pre-game encouragement 23. Rose oil 24. One’s assertion 25. Collectible in a cabinet 26. *Fourth down option 27. Colonoscopy tract 28. Ancient assembly area 29. B in IBS 32. *Start of a football play 33. Goo on a trunk 36. *Scrimmage-related penalty 38. Plant louse 40. Yule firewood 41. By word of mouth 44. Candle shape 46. English in Spanish 48. Mourner’s song 49. Camelot, to Arthur 50. Tennis great Steffi 51. College officer-training prog. 52. *Number of downs to get a first down 53. Anis-flavored aperitif 54. Site of Taj Mahal 55. *Lambeau Field jump 56. Poetic “even” SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9
