March 13, 2019
Breakfast in the classroom
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Students at Barack Obama Elementary School in the Normandy Schools Collaborative participate in the Breakfast in the Classroom program.
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New initiative increases participation in free breakfast program and increases nutrition and performance for qualifying students at Normandy schools By Charlotte Beard A school district continues to make strides on one of its foundational pillars – collaboration. On March 5, Normandy Schools Collaborative introduced its fourth Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) program at Barack Obama Elementary School. The six-month roll-out of the program was previously launched at Normandy’s other elementary schools – Lucas Crossing Elementary Complex, Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom worked together to make the initiative possible, including provision of a $107,000 grant to ensure free breakfast for Normandy’s students. The collaboration involves Operation Food Search, the Food Research & Action
Center (FRAC), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Foundation, NEA Healthy Futures and the School Nutrition Foundation. Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom is funded by the Walmart Foundation which makes it possible for them to provide technical assistance and support to school districts in the implementation of BIC. Brian Wieher, Director of Child and Family Nutrition for Operation Food Search shared that the change in how breakfast is provided enables more students to partake in the first meal of the day. “While breakfast is offered free at Normandy, not all students were partaking in breakfast,” stated Wieher. “Though it’s offered for
free only about half of the students in this school were eating breakfast. The other half just chose not to – it wasn’t cool to eat in the cafeteria or for whatever reason – they weren’t going. They weren’t getting the benefits of the nutrition. When we do this, we see increased attendance, decrease in tardiness, decrease in poor behavioral issues. We see a decrease in going to see the school nurse because they don’t feel good because they’re hungry. A lot of the kids in this school come from food insecure families; many of them do not have dinner. This is their first meal since lunch yesterday.” Research conducted by Operation Food See ‘BREAKFAST’ page 2
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‘BREAKFAST’ from cover Search provides various reasons for why many children in Missouri don’t eat school breakfast when it is served in the cafeteria. Some of the reasons are: a lack of awareness about the school’s breakfast program, lack of time to eat breakfast, late bus schedules and the stigma associated with the program. Sources provide that various states across the country are requiring schools move to the non-traditional breakfast model like BIC and that 12 states have enacted legislation that require low-income schools with low breakfast participation to implement non-traditional breakfast service. Principal Netra Taylor-Nichols for Barack Obama Elementary School shared her view of the BIC initiative, “It definitely has supported the climate and the culture of the building, especially in the morning because it lessens the transitions. Our kids transition from home to get to the bus stop, bus stop to the bus, bus to school, bus to the cafeteria then the gymnasium. So, cutting out some of those transitions has been very helpful within the climate. Also, for us we had 53 percent of our kids eating in the cafeteria, now we’re at 97 percent who are eating. It also sets the tone in the classroom, whereas (in the past) teachers had to slow down they are (now) really building those relationships and the kids are building relationships with each other in the classroom. So, it all
sets more of a community environment when they’re having breakfast in the classroom.” Each morning teachers transport a wagon prepped with food sacks by cafeteria staff to their classroom from which students retrieve their breakfast to eat at their desk in the presence of fellow classmates. “Teachers are really starting to enjoy it more because they get a little more time one-on-one with their kids,” stated Wieher. “It’s technically part of the instruction time so we don’t take anything away from the school day. It’s almost done by the time morning announcements are over.” “It’s beneficial for the kids,” shared first grade teacher Ms. Walker, “and it gives me an opportunity to control the tone for the day as well as make sure that they all eat so they can have a good start. And it allows me to put a routine in place. They know exactly what to do; they become accountable for cleaning up and making choices for what they want to eat.” Trina Ragain, Community Engagement Director for Operation Food Search shared that there is a table provided in the classroom for items a student chooses not to eat, from which another student can retrieve additional items if desired. Ragain stated the
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USDA will only reimburse for individual meals in which all necessary items are consumed. The program is designed to serve nutritionally well-balanced breakfasts that meet the USDA nutrition standards for the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Operation Food Search’s research provides that Missouri ranks 15th in school breakfast participation among low-income students. If Missouri reached the national benchmark of 70 percent of low-income students who eat school lunch would also access school breakfast, it would result in more than $9,490,000 in additional breakfast reimbursement annually by the USDA to participating Missouri schools. A school’s qualification for the BIC grant includes meeting various criteria not limited to determining whether 70 percent or more of its students are eligible for free and reduced-priced meals and/or free breakfast to all students. For more information visit www.BreakfastintheClassroom.org.
COMMUNITY VOICES Investing in people yields the greatest return By Sal Martinez I was truly honored to have been appointed the CEO of Employment Connection just a few months ago. For over four decades, our agency has pursued a mission of “assisting individuals with limited opportunities to self-sufficiency.” In short, our work is focused on helping people find their way into the world employment where they can apply their skills, support their families and have purpose in their lives. We are living in historic times in the St. Louis region, as we prepare for the arrival of several transformative developments including; the relocation of the National Geospatial Agency into north St. Louis, the development of the City Foundry STL project, the redevelopment of St. Louis Union Station and the implementation of the Chouteau Greenway project, just to name a few. The successful completion of these projects will pump billions of dollars of new economic vitality into the St. Louis region. A positive byproduct of these developments will be that a significant number of local, national and international com-
panies will be, and have already been, engaged as consultants, designers, contractors, suppliers, etc. What sometimes gets left out in these transactions however, are the local individuals who need and deserve an opportunity to also directly benefit from these investments. Workforce (according to the Miriam-Webster dictionary) can be defined as: “the number of workers potentially assignable for any purpose.” Our city neighborhoods and St. Louis County municipalities are full of individuals who are desirous of participating in the exciting renaissance that our region is experiencing; as members of the workforce. Some of these individuals are undereducated, while some are justice involved (ex-offenders), others are veterans, while some are chronically homeless. Despite these challenges, I believe that an overwhelming percentage of them desire to be self-sufficient in their lives. It is because of these individuals that agencies like Employment Connection exist. Barriers to employment can be removed or scaled by continuing to invest in the people that
want a better life for themselves and their loved ones. Our work has shown us that increasing the local workforce aids in reducing crime, increases the local tax base and leads to more civic participation. Now that’s what I call a return on investment! We are excited to see the dawning of a new era in the St. Louis region, it’s our job to help ensure that the workforce pipeline continues to include the clients we fight for and serve. In the fall of 2018, Sal Martinez was appointed CEO of Employment Connection, which assists individuals with limited opportunities to self-sufficiency. The agency currently serves over 1,800 clients annually. He also serves on the boards of several civic organizations including; St. Louis Housing Authority, Community Builder’s Network, Central Patrol Business/Police Association, North Newstead Association and the Civil Rights Enforcement Agency. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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Downtown preps for the 50th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and 41st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Run The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. Louis will take place on Saturday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, starting at noon. Leading the 50th annual parade will be parade founder and St. Louis Irish Consul Joseph McGlynn, Jr., Parade Committee Chairperson Vincent Via, the Irish Guest of Honor Senator Aidan Davitt, our Honorary Parade Marshal Kevin Short, managing partner and CEO of Clayton, Capital Partners; St. Louis City Mayor Lyda Krewson; and other dignitaries. This year’s parade will be a salute to its 50th Anniversary. The parade steps off at noon from 20th and Market Streets and proceeds east on Market to Broadway and then south on Broadway where it will disband at Clark Street. Market Street will be closed at 7:30 a.m. from Compton to Broadway. Parade units will stage starting at 7:30 a.m. from Compton to 18th Street. The parade, also known as St. Louis’ “Rite of Spring,” will feature over 130 units, including floats, bands, marching units, large helium-filled balloons, and over 5,000 marchers. In the past with good weather, more than 350,000 spectators have gathered along Market Street to watch the elaborate floats, marching bands, marching units, dance groups, animal units, novelty units, and motorized units. The children’s favorites – giant cartoon character helium-filled balloons – will be featured in the parade. Each balloon will have its own team of handlers, usually employees of the corporate sponsor of the balloon in question. The 41st Annual Michelob ULTRA St. Patrick’s Day Parade Run will precede the parade at 9 a.m. McGlynn noted the support the run has received over the years from Anheuser-Busch, “From the very first run 40 years ago, Anheuser-Busch was there supporting our efforts.” The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Run is St. Louis’ largest locally organized run. It covers a five mile course which will begin on Broadway just south of the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark hotel in front of the Ballpark Village (Broadway between Walnut and Clark Streets) and conclude at 8th and Market Streets. In addition this year will also feature a three kilometer run which will be part of the five mile course. Runners will then be directed to the Michelob ULTRA Runners Village at Kiener Plaza which will also be the site of this year’s Irish Village featuring food and beverage provided by the Ball Park Hilton which will be open prior to, during and after the parade. Over 8,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair racers of all ages participated in the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Run. There are 13 different age categories for both male and female competitive runners, ranging in age from under14 to 70-plus years. Prizes will be awarded in age categories for both men and women, including “14 and under” and “70 and over.” This year’s run will bring back the popular “Best Costume” award competition. Individuals and teams can show off their best Irish-themed outfits. In the past there have been Irish potatoes as well as St. Patrick driving out the snakes. The runners’ creativity is their only limit. Runners may register online at: wwwstpatsrun.com. The cost is $32 with the entry fee going up in March. Past top finishers will be issued special bib numbers so they will be allowed into the corral at the front of the pack. Starting at 9 a.m. some of the unique inflatable balloons that will be in the parade will begin inflating at Leprechaun Village located on the east side of Aloe Plaza as part of the pre-parade
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activities. Children will be able to enjoy bounce houses and there will be a caricature artist and other fun activities. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Michelob Ultra St. Patrick’s Day Parade Run celebration kicks off Friday night, March 15 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, 1 South Broadway, with cocktails and dinner. For cost and further information, call 314-241-PATS or visit www.irishparade.org.
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The city of Florissant and American Legion Post 444 to co-sponsor a veterans’ job fair The city of Florissant and the Florissant Valley American Legion Post 444 will be co-sponsoring a Veteran’s Job Fair on April 19 at the John F. Kennedy Center located at 315 Howdershell Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no cost and everyone is welcome to come. At the event there will be employers and organizations on hand from the city of Florissant, the Florissant Police Department, Whelan Security,
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Amazon, Edward Jones, Schnucks, Florissant Valley Fire Protection District, Crown Services, Inc., St. Louis Metro Police Department, Black Jack Fire District, Northwestern Mutual, St. Louis Veteran’s Center and many more. For more information you can email William Schnarr at BillSchnarr1982@hotmail.com or contact him at 1-904-703-4778.
MDC and partners welcome renowned native landscaping author during native landscaping events
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Homeowners can contribute significantly to making their neighborhoods and communities greener by planting native plants. To help them get started, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Partners for Native Landscaping are presenting two native plant events. The events take place March 29-30, at the Danforth Plant Science Center at 975 North Warson Road in Creve Coeur. This year, the events include a lecture and keynote address by Larry Weaner of Larry Weaner Landscape Associates, Glenside, Pennsylvania. His company is nationally-recognized for its 30 years of combining environmental science with artistic landscape design. Weaner is also the author of the book, “Garden Revolution.” The Friday event runs from 5:30-9 p.m. and includes a lecture by Weaner, reception, and book signing. The lecture will be focused on larger landscapes, and will be ideally suited for green industry professionals, students and municipal government officials and staff. Small-lot landowners will also find it useful. Refreshments will be included. The Saturday workshop runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and features a keynote address from Weaner. The workshop will include breakout sessions on gardening for wildlife, designing with native plants, maintaining landscapes, and more. There will also be a native plant sale, resources for homeowners, self-guided tours of the Plant
Science Center campus and six-acre prairie, and a book signing by Weaner. A box lunch will be included as well. Space is limited for both events and advance registration is required. A $25 fee covers the Friday lecture event, and $30 for the Saturday workshop. More information and registration are available online at https://bit.ly/2NuzEVk. For questions about the event, call 314-599-7390. The workshop is sponsored jointly by MDC, Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Shaw Nature Reserve, St. Louis Audubon Society’s Bring Conservation Home Program, St. Louis Community College, the St. Louis Chapter of Wild Ones, and Grow Native!. Native plants have evolved in Missouri’s landscape. They are better acclimated to our climate conditions than exotic plants and resistant to local pests and diseases. This translates into less time, effort and costs consumed by watering, fertilizing and insecticide use. Likewise, native Missouri wildlife has evolved to coexist and use native plants for cover, food and habitat. So, increasing native plants also tends to increase desirable wildlife, like birds, butterflies and pollinators. The Partners for Native Landscaping Workshop is part of MDC’s commitment to work with homeowners to sustain healthy and greener communities for both people and wildlife.
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Northwest Views: Sounding the alarm for fire safety By Mary Jane Thomsen This spring, the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas is launching a new campaign to get everyone involved in learning what our organization has to offer through numerous opportunities to join our efforts to help the community. Our Sound the Alarm Mission Campaign will kick off in early April in St. Louis and across our region. We’ll be providing free smoke alarms and installing them in area communities for anyone in need of an alarm during a three-week period in late April and early May. We’re asking everyone in need of a smoke alarm to go to getasmokealarm.org to sign up for one. Fire experts agree that people may have as little as two minutes to escape a burning home, and we encourage all residents to take time to test their alarms, discuss fire safety and practice their plan with their household. You can also visit redcross.org/homefires for a home fire escape plan and other free resources, and to learn how you can help families in need by volunteering or making a donation to support our lifesaving services. Together, we can Sound the Alarm about home fire safety and save lives. So far, our smoke alarm installations and fire safety efforts have saved more than 500 lives nationally and 14 lives here in Missouri since 2014. We will also be hosting Sound the Alarm blood drives to address our ongoing need to provide lifesaving blood for transfusions, surgeries, chronic illnesses and times of disaster. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Donating takes less than an hour. Sign-
ing up to donate at a location near you is easy at www.redcrossblood.org. Please join us for our campaign kickoff event to learn how to be a part of our Red Cross mission and learn know more about everything we do. The event is April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Red Cross Warehouse located at 388 Hazelwood Logistic Center Drive, Suite 100, St. Louis. The lifesaving work the Red Cross does is only made possible because of our dedicated volunteers and blood donors and the generosity of our financial donors. In other words, we couldn’t do the work we do without you! Learn more at www.redcross.org/stamc.
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Mary Jane Thomsen is proud to represent the American Red Cross as Executive Director for the Greater St. Louis Area Chapter. In her role, she works with the local team regarding all five lines of Red Cross Services including Biomedical, Development, Service to Armed Forces, Communications and Board Outreach. Prior to assuming this role, Mary Jane worked as District Manager for Red Cross Blood Services for eight years. During this tenure, she managed a team of 15 talented individuals who organized blood drives to supply over 70 hospitals across the Missouri and Arkansas Region. Mary Jane and her husband, Michael Borough, reside in South St. Louis with their two English Springer Spaniels, Shiloh and Scout. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
Loop Trolley Company delivers mobile ticketing app The Loop Trolley Company mobile ticketing app for Apple’s iOS is now live. The free app is available for download by searching “Loop Trolley” in the app store. In addition to purchasing tickets, users can also track their ticket history and trip log, and view station stops and attractions on the trolley map. “We are excited about our new app and the convenience it offers to trolley passengers. Passengers can purchase tickets ahead of time, activate their ticket when they’re ready to ride and come aboard the trolley,” Loop Trolley Company Executive Director Kevin Barbeau said. Trolley passengers can purchase tickets anytime and tickets do not become active until passengers choose to do so within the app. Once activated, passengers will scan their mobile tickets at the on-board validators located at each
trolley entrance. There is a 35 cemt transaction fee on all purchases. All major credit cards are accepted. The Android OS version is expected to go live midMarch. In January, the Loop Trolley Company began testing its third trolley car – a 1920s model from Melbourne, Australia. Its capacity is 100 passengers with 50 seated and 50 standing. The car is expected to be ready for service in late spring 2019. The Trolley Company will expand service to seven days a week at that time. The Loop Trolley Company currently operates two heritage streetcars Thursday through Sunday starting at noon each day. Standard two-hour passes are $2 and all-day passes are $5. Seniors, children and passengers with disabilities may purchase tickets for a reduced fare. For information, please visit LoopTrolley.com.
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Southeast Middle School student earns Do the Right Thing award Hazelwood Southeast Middle School eighth-grader Donnell Smith was recognized by Do the Right Thing of Greater St. Louis on Feb. 19. The organization recognizes students throughout the area for exhibiting positive behaviors and actions. Donnell was recognized for always going above and beyond for others. He helps out with clean-up after lunch each day, somePhoto courtesy Hazelwood School District thing he was not asked to do, Donnell Smith was recognized by Do the Right and on more than one oc- Thing of Greater St. Louis after being nominated casion has directed a fellow by Southeast Middle School’s School Resource Ofstudent to a school counselor ficer James Peterson, SLCPD. when they are having a tough time at school; at home, Donnell tutors his four younger siblings. Donnell was nominated by Southeast Middle’s School Resource Officer James Peterson with the SLCPD.
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Alumni, community ‘check-in’ with 1,200-plus book donation to Normandy High School library
Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative Volunteers, alumni and staff recently delivered and stacked donated books to the Normandy High School library. More than 1,200 books along with cash donations were collected for the school’s library.
The library bookshelves at Normandy High School have more selections to choose from, thanks to the generosity of Normandy alumni and members of the community. Karen Green, a member of the Normandy High School Class of 1977, said she came up with the idea to give back to her alma mater as a service project for her co-workers and students at The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management at Washington University. The consortium is a nonprofit that works to increase diversity in master’s in business administration programs and corporate America nationwide. “I’ve done so many fundraisers, I thought I should do something for my former school,” said Green who serves as the manager for individual giving at CGSM. Revamping NHS’ library is a community project, Green said. Green created a wish list on AmazonSmile where supporters bought over 200 books with a small percentage of eligible purchases benefiting the consortium. On Giving Tuesday, the consortium — in partnership with Sterling Bank, Normandy students, staff, and alumni — delivered, cataloged, stamped, stickered, covered and shelved more than 1,200 books for the high school library. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is a widely recognized shopping event like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and kicks off the charitable season. Green collaborated with Normandy’s English department and library media specialist Linda Mixon to compile a list of books based on students’ interests. The goal was to increase the number of current African-American authors in the school’s collection like former First Lady Michelle Obama and her book “Becoming,” which was among donated books. To have books donated, Mixon said, saves the school hundreds of dollars which can be repurposed to improve other areas of the library’s collection. “The goal is to create a library space that is more inviting and encourages students to get more involved in their education,” she added.
Green credits Jacqueline Buck-Horton, a board member for the Normandy High School Alumni Association, with being a driving force in the project. “Green and I were connected by another alum who told her that ‘Jacqueline is the person you need to work with on this project,’” Buck-Horton said. Buck-Horton solicited additional book donations from Sterling Bank, ThriftBooks, LLC, and Half-Price Books in University City. She also secured monetary donations from Sterling Bank and two alums with one donor providing $5,000. Buck-Horton, a member of the Normandy High School Class of 1978, said she’s heavily involved with her alma mater and believes it’s important to pay it forward. “I bleed red and green,” said Buck-Horton, vice president of Community Development at Sterling Bank. “It’s not only the library books that have been important in my life, but the library itself has carried a special meaning for me as it was a place to gather.” The next two phases of the project will focus on leveraging support for library renovations by partnering with Maryville University’s Darlene Davison, director of the Interior Design Program and associate professor of Interior Design. Davis’ design class will create three design improvement options as part of their coursework this semester. The improvements will help transform the library into a 21st Century learning environment. Mixon’s vision for the library includes relocating the computer lab to a more secluded space. “The way the facility is currently set up, the computer lab is right at the front door of the library,” Mixon said. “During the spring, I close down the library because we use the computer lab for state testing.” She is also exploring the idea of adding a makerspace, a collaborative work space to provide students with more hands-on experiments in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math). “The book drive was just to get us going,” Green said. “The community will help us finish this project, hopefully, by next Giving Tuesday.”
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Boys & Girls Clubs summer camps for kids and teens
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) offers one of the most affordable, comprehensive, extended, high quality summer day camp programs in the St. Louis region. Summer campers, ages 6-16, are exposed to a variety of learning and participate in educational, recreational, and social activities as well as field trips, social recreation, and cultural activities on-site and in the community. Camps also includes a nutritious breakfast and lunch. BGCSTL will have summer camp at eight locations and offer youth what they need and want most: trained professional staff who respect and listen to them; a safe environment where they can have fun and be themselves; and interesting, constructive activities that channel youth energy into challenging pursuits. Summer will truly be a fun and dynamic experience that will spark creativity, engagement, and explorations! Swimming, teen and STEM programs, college and career readiness programs, sports as well as field trips are just a few of the things campers can experience. Summer campers who are interested in writing, producing or singing will enjoy a Music Studio program led by Grammy Award-winning producer/songwriter Alonzo ”Zo” Lee. Students will be fully engaged in the songwriting/ recording process and create a song from start to finish. While youth who aspire to become coders, graphic designers, 3D animators or game developers will have access to our newly opened Best Buy Teen Tech Center at our Herbert Hoover Club. The center is an interactive and innova-
tive fully equipped space with everything needed to engage youth ages 10-16 with STEAM activities including a music studio, 3D printer, t-shirt press maker, coding stations, state of the art computers, monitors and virtual reality headsets. Registration is now open at www.bgcstl.org or call 314-335-8000 with questions.
Normandy elementary school honors legacy of Madam C.J. Walker Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative
Each week in February, Barack Obama Elementary School in the Normandy Schools Collaborative celebrated Black History Month with a different theme. Students recently learned about African-American entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker and her historic contributions to the hair care industry. To demonstrate the craft of hair care, the school also partnered with local barbers and beauticians who provided services for students and staff at discounted rates. Pictured here: stylists Aliyah “Lele” Bell (foreground) and Kelly Lonise with The Uhuru Salon.
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March 13: Karaoke
March 15: Fish fry
Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more informa-
Fish fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
March 16: Bingo fundraiser
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Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis, a volunteer organization for business and professional women, is pleased to announce its first Black Light Bingo fundraiser and is looking for participants and sponsors. Sponsorship levels are Table $100, Round $200, Bar $750 and Event $1,000. The cost to play is $35 per person and includes 10 rounds of bingo, beer, wine and soda. Additional bingo cards will be available for purchase along with raffle basket and 50/50 tickets. Participants must be 16 years old to play. Doors at the Florissant JFK Center, located at 315 Howdershell, open at 6 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. Pre-registration, sponsorship payment and additional information including
sponsorship benefits are available on Soroptimist‘s website, Facebook and LinkedIn pages. Early registration is not required but space is limited so early registration is recommended.
March 18: AAUW meeting
What is Human Trafficking? This is the issue to be addressed at the presentation on human trafficking at the March meeting of the Ferguson-Florissant AAUW Branch. Mable Davis will be the presenter; she has extensive experience with the issue and has done considerable research on the topic. The AAUW Ferguson-Florissant Branch AAUW (North County) meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Educational Building of the Immanuel UCC Church at 211 Church Street in Ferguson. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 314-921-7109, 314-522-0414 or 314-831-5359.
March 19: Health fair
A health fair takes place from 9:30 11:30 a.m. at The Bridge at Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. Call 314-831-0988 for more information.
March 20: Karaoke
Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
March 22: Fish fry
Fish fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
March 23: Art exhibit
The next exhibit at Good Shepherd Arts Center will be „Beauty in Diversity: The Human Experience Through Their Eyes.“ The exhibit will run through March 23 and was made possible by a Feuerbacher Grant through the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Good Shepherd Arts Center is located in downtown Ferguson at 252 S. Florissant Road, next to Cathy‘s Kitchen. The exhibit can be viewed Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
March 27: CultureFest
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CultureFest 2019 takes place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Christian Hospital Atrium and parking lot at 11133 Dunn Rd. in St. Louis County. CultureFest is a celebration of the many cultures of hospital staff, St. Louis communities and patients. Community program booths, retail vendors, and health initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion and equity will be present. The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Mobile Health Van will provide blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings. Four 23andMe DNA ancestry kits will be given away as door prizes, compliments of the Christian Hospital Auxiliary. There will also be food trucks, including: Andrew’s Bayou BBQ, Crooked Boot Soul Food, KBOP Korean, Sia’s Italian
Ice, Twisted Tacos and Wok and Roll. Cash or debit/credit cards only.
March 27: Karaoke
Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
March 28: Women’s Interfaith Conference
The 39th Annual Women’s Interfaith Conference, “Women of Faith: Generation To Generation,” will gather from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Polish Heritage Center at 1413 North 20th Street in St. Louis. The conference costs $12 per person, including lunch. When you register please indicate your preference for either the tuna or veggie salad meal provided. After the panelist presentations there will be time for questions from the audience. Registration for the conference can be completed online by going to www.womeninterfaithstl.org, click registration and simply enter the necessary information. Be aware that a minimal online transaction fee will apply. For those not applying online please contact Jerri Livingston at 314-469-3553. To guarantee your reservation, payment must accompany your completed registration form. Your reservation must be postmarked by March 18.
March 29: Fish fry
Fish fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
March 30-31: Holistic fair
Internal Spirit Holistic Fair takes place March 30 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Machinist’s District 9 Hall at 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd. in Bridgeton. A $5 admission provides access to a variety of alternative healers, inspirational and educational lectures, vendors, jewelry, crystals, shamans, bio-mat, aura photo, astrologer, psychic/mediums and more. Free gift bag to the first 50 participants each day. For more information visit www.internalspiritholisticfair.com.
April 26: Fish fry
The American Legion Post 444, at17090 Old Halls Ferry Road in Florissant, will host its annual fish fry each week on Friday‘s until the week after Easter from 4 - 7 p.m. Menu will be baked fish, deep fried fish, spaghetti, cold slaw, baked beans, hush puppies and French fries. The post is still open.
April 27: Florissant Garage Sale
Florissant residents can haul down the clutter from their attics and treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns for the Ninth Annual Florissant Garage Sale. The Garage Sale will be held at the James J Eagan Ice Rink area from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each applicant will only receive one space. This is open to Florissant residents and non-resi-
dents to receive a space to sell. Applications will be available at the JJE and JFK Center and on our website www. florissantmo.com. Space is limited. The fee is $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents per table. Registration has already begun for residents and for non-residents it begins on March 15. The Florissant Garage Sale is free to attend. For additional information call 314-921-4250 or 314-9214466.
RECURRING EVENTS Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314-921-7582, Vicki Wittman Email: vicray01@aol.com.
Monthly: Free legal services
Every month CORP Legal Services provides: legal document preparations such as wills, deeds and power of attorneys at no cost to St. Louis County seniors 60 years and older. There is an income limit. Contact the coordinator at 314-615-0931 for more information.
Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed
The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.
Weekdays: Volunteer drivers
The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 314-615-4516.
Mondays: Choral Art Singers
Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25. 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.
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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-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 314-4464440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.
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: Choir rehearsals
The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.
Tuesdays: Vietnam Association meeting
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Chapter 794 Vietnam Veterans Association meets on the third Tuesday of each month at VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.
Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)
From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.
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.
Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316
Doors at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.
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.
Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?
Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.
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 314.921.2316.
Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. 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.
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: 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 first Thursday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.
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 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.
Fridays: Celebrate Recovery
For 25 years Celebrate Recovery has been helping everyday folks find freedom from whatever difficulty you are experiencing in your life. This Christ-centered, 12-step program is based on the Beatitudes. We meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. for dinner ($5); 7 p.m. large group meeting; 8 p.m. Small groups sharing; 9 p.m. dessert at First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269 or visit http://www.fccf.org/ or Facebook page Celebrate Recovery-FCCF.
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: 12-step program
Celebrate recovery with “12 steps to Freedom.” Are you looking for a safe place to share your hurts, hang- ups or habits? This Christ centered program is based on the Beatitudes and meets at LifePoint Church Florissant at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. The group meets from 1 - 4:30 p.m. with lunch at 1 p.m. Donations are appreciated. There is a large group worship/lesson at 2 p.m., open small share groups – gender specific – at 3 p.m. There is also a newcomers group also to help you choose which class is best for you. The group closes its time with fellowship/ coffee-dessert from 4 - 4:30 p.m. For more information visit lifepointministries.church/celebrate-recovery or contact Ministry Leader Steve Daughety at 636 634-6582.
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
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SCC has college for kids Learning and having fun go hand-in-hand this summer at St. Charles Community College’s College for All Kids camps. The College for All Kids summer camps are now enrolling for more than 120 academic enrichment and sports camps to be held June 3-Aug. 2, for children ages 5-14. STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) camps are areas of specialty. From zombies to coding, podcasting to movie making, cooking to gaming and LEGO robotics engineering to physics, flights and drones, kids and teens will find something to inspire and motivate them at SCC. “Each camp explores a topic in depth. It is important for us to keep pursuing students’ interests with fresh new camps and returning favorites,” said Amy Fitzwilliam, SCC program specialist. “We hope to be able to spark a student’s enthusiasm in new topics and open their eyes to new possibilities in learning and areas of interest.” College for All Kids summer camps are committed to ensuring child safety. The camp provides a 10:1 safe ratio of students per staff member. All staff have background checks and attend training workshops. Camp assistants all have CPR, First-Aid, and Epi-Pen training. For a quick video on our program and to see a virtual catalog, visit www.stchas.edu/CFAK. * Kids get a head start Think baseball in O’Fallon with the Rascals Your independent baseball team will start the season at home on May 9 at CarShield Field in O’Fallon at 7:05 p.m. against the Washington Wild Things. * Get ready Lindenwood wrestler becomes champion Carlos Jacquez earned his first national championship on Saturday at the NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio.
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The standout for Lindenwood is now a twotime All-American and is the first national champion since current Lindenwood assistant coach Terrel Wilbourn went undefeated in his senior season in 2015-16. Number one Jacquez advanced to the finals after he defeated number seven Cole Laya of Wheeling Jesuit in the semifinal round. Jacquez won 4-1 to earn a shot at his first national championship, as he already earned All-American status. The Aurora, Illinois native faced MIAA-foe number two Josh Portillo of Nebraska-Kearney in the championship match. Jacquez allowed Portillo to escape twice in the match, but two takedowns in the third period solidified the championship for the junior. “I’m very proud of this team and how they continue to climb this mountain,” said head coach Jimmy Rollins. “Carlos is a great example of the hard work and dedication this group shows beyond just the practice room. We are truly a family!” Others on the team: • Danny Swan lost three matches on Saturday, including his semifinal match to open the day. • Gavin Londoff advanced to the consolation semifinal after a 3-1 win in his first match and the Lake St. Louis native moved on to the third-place match. He scored a late takedown in the third period to defeat number two James Pleski of St. Cloud State, earning third place. Swan and Londoff each earned All-American recognition in their respective weight classes. * Nice at the top 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.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 – 22 minutes Yield 12 egg muffins; 6 servings
Ingredients 6 large eggs ½ cup low fat milk ¼ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 cup chopped broccoli
Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and Nutrition Information pepper in a medium bowl Calories 164, Fat 11 g, Protein 12 g, Calcium 20% DV until blended. Add cheese and broccoli; mix well. Spoon evenly into 12 greased muffin cups, about ¼ cup each. Bake until just set, about 20-22 minutes. Cool on rack for 5 minutes. Remove from cups, serve warm. This recipe is easy to customize with different vegetables, cheeses, or meats. Try spinach, mushroom, and white cheddar or turkey sausage, jalapeño, and pepper jack. The possibilities are endless!
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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.
irector Todd Douglas Miller and a group of archivists created “Apollo 11,” a documentary about the mission to put two Americans on the surface of the moon and return them without harm. Miller and his team did an extraordinary job, creating a film that captures the overwhelming excitement that surrounded that mission. It’s also a time capsule of sorts, showing the styles and technology from 50 years ago. I originally wrote about this documentary a few weeks ago, which prompted one Community News reader to critique me for calling the moon mission an “international achievement.” My remark in that piece may have seemed odd to those that read my comments about “First Man,” the Neil Armstrong biopic from last fall. “First Man” director Damien Chazelle chose not to show the iconic planting of the American flag in lunar soil. I, like many people were outraged about that, but there are some long shots of Old Glory in a few scenes. Armstrong and Aldrin’s raising of the flag defines the entire mission. McDonnell-Douglas in St. Louis also created technologies that helped them get to the moon.
was paid through the deaths of astronauts and cosmonauts. Without the competition, it’s hard to say if the U.S. would have made it to the moon by the end of the 1960s as President John F. Kennedy had requested back in 1961. A front-runner will definitely run faster if someone is breathing down their neck. America and Russia both acquired German scientists after World War II. “The Right Stuff,” a movie about the Mercury Space “Apollo 11” photo courtesy CNN Films Program, contains the memorable line “Our Germans are better than America made it there first, but we can’t their Germans.” With technology develignore the contributions of both Russia and Germany to the landing. The Soviet space oped for Germany’s V2 rockers, Wernher agency launched Sputnik, the first artificial von Braun and his team of engineers helped satellite, in October 1957. That prompted get Americans into space. Von Braun also the United States to create NASA (National helped design the powerful Saturn V boostAeronautics and Space Administration) in er used in the moon landings. I do believe that Apollo 11 was Ameriresponse. In “Rocket Boys,” NASA legend Homer Hickam, who observed Sputnik in ca’s proudest moment, but a tip of the asthe October sky as a teenager, recalled how tronaut’s helmet must be given to Germany schools across the country had stronger sci- and Russia as well. Without the competience programs after Sputnik made its jour- tion from Russia and the help of German engineers and scientists, it’s hard to say ney. Sputnik started a technological race be- when or if America would have made it to tween Russia and the United States to get to the moon. the moon first. Sometimes, a terrible price
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Crossword: 20th Century
‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
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come falling out when needed. Barbie doesn’t eat; she doesn’t speak; she can’t hear or even open her mouth. Something tells me men were heading the design team. But she’s perfect in every other way: she will never age; has a perfect shape; will never get fat and is always dressed fashionably and presentable at all times day or night with permanent make-up on. Her hair is forever in place plus, she always wins at staring contests. Never blinks. Such a doll. I can’t compete. Sigh. The good news is: she has webbed fingers, she’ll never be able to eat bacon and you can pop her head off and toss it against a wall and it will bounce once. Photo courtesy Bigstock
An important date to remember came about last week: Barbie turned 60. She looks amazing for 60 – still a timeless beauty. I may or may not be in that same age range as the Mattel model, but I’m willing to toss all self-respect aside and do a quick comparison. I have wrinkles; she has compressed silicone. It never disintegrates. Coincidentally, it’s the same stuff McBurgerQueen soaks their fries in. A couple of my (how can I word this sensitively) uppermost objects that used to be in their proper position have gravitated towards the equator. Hers are permanently Botox-ed in place with molten plastic. Her hair is still the same color. My hair might be termed an alcoholic because it hits the bottle so frequently. I used to be able to snatch that solitary gray out of my scalp and be done with it. Then my gray hairs began multiplying like gray hares. They popped up so often and I pulled them out so fast that I began developing male-pattern baldness. I moved on to a touch of Nice ‘N Easy for those stray grays, but now I depend on a 100-proof bottle of Mean ‘N Nasty. Her waist is so flat and tight you could bounce a quarter off of it. Mine has ripples and ridges. The coins would get stuck. But it would be a great way to store those obnoxious pennies and other loose change. All I would have to do is wiggle a bit at the checkout counter and ching, ching they’d all
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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. Nibble away 5. *Information space 8. School support org. 11. Royal Indian 12. Short for Dorothea 13. Oak nut 15. And others, for short 16. Seat of intellect 17. Branch of philosophy 18. *War to end all wars? 20. Lump of stuff 21. Type of examination, pl. 22. Owned 23. Downer 26. Wiggle room 29. *___-Wan of “Star Wars,” a 20th Century Fox film 30. Tends to fire 33. Affirm 35. Grabbing tool 37. Blade drops 38. ____ ballerina or ____ donna 39. *Village People song 40. Verse with repeating lines 42. Bartender’s Triple ____ 43. Panhandler 45. *”Cheers” owner 47. Any high mountain 48. Like yellow polka dot bikini
50. Tropical edible root 52. *First on the moon 56. Holy See’s administering body 57. Focuses 58. *____ Lady, a.k.a. Margaret Thatcher 59. Newspapers and such 60. December 24 and 31, e.g. 61. Vena ____ 62. Common conjunction 63. Itty-bitty 64. Fence piece DOWN 1. Increased in size 2. *North Atlantic Alliance, acr. 3. Slightly open 4. Whack 5. Mark from a lash 6. Is dressed in 7. Dry riverbed 8. *Walt Kelly’s comic strip (1948-1975) 9. *Aldous Huxley’s journey 10. *Mandela’s org. 12. Foil 13. Aquarium scum 14. *Conflict without active fire 19. One step to success? 22. “For ____ a jolly...” 23. Half-rotten
24. *Manhattan Project invention 25. Don’t do this to words! 26. Raunchy 27. Dispatch boat 28. *Aden Emergency locale 31. Skunk’s defense 32. *”The Century Trilogy” author Follett 34. *Space ____ 36. *First in space 38. Manufacturing site 40. *Tupac’s genre 41. Vomiting 44. Triumph maliciously 46. Song words 48. Treasure collection 49. Event host 50. U, on the road 51. Like Mojave 52. “____ ____Good Men” 53. Singular of #21 Across 54. Most luminous star 55. Buzzing pest 56. Number cruncher
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