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The Downtown STL Public Arts Initiative announced its InSITE 2020 project to commission public art from artists who possess a connection to St. Louis.

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Downtown STL Public Arts Initiative launches a project to commission public art from artists who possess a connection to St. Louis By Charlotte Beard In March, the Downtown STL Public Arts Initiative announced its InSITE 2020 project to commission public art from artists who possess a connection to St. Louis. The art will be displayed from one month to one year. The initiative was kicked off with two informational sessions and two walking tours of Downtown St. Louis in the areas that will be impacted by the project. The project will be bounded by Convention Plaza, Tucker, 4th Street, and the north side of Market Street. The deadline for artist proposals is May 19. “The Downtown STL Public Art Initiative is a new collaboration between the Regional Arts Commission, Downtown STL which is the downtown community improvement district, and Explore St. Louis,” shared Meredith McKinley who was one of the presenters at the April 24 informational session.

McKinley, an associate of Via Partnership LLP, further shared with attendees that the collaborators came together approximately two years ago when they recognized an urgency for public art in Downtown St. Louis. “The conversation around public art in downtown needed to be elevated and moved forward,” stated McKinley. “So, the first thing they did was develop a downtown public art master plan. The partnership worked with an advisory group to put that together.” McKinley shared that public input from participant workshops, focus groups, and surveys filtered through the Regional Arts Commission helped form the creation of the Downtown STL Public Art Master plan. The 94-page plan can be downloaded as a PDF from the Regional Arts Commission’s website at https://racstl.org. McKinley stated, “We also identified

overarching goals I think are important to keep in mind because they set the framework for the InSITE project.” One of the goals is to encourage walking and exploration of downtown’s streets. “It seemed like (with) every conversation we had someone talk about the experience of walking downtown or a connection between different parts of downtown – how you can’t get people to walk from the library to the Blues Museum.” Another goal is to enable people to see downtown as a place of possibility. McKinley stated, “To me that’s really part of the spirit of InSITE 2020 – the idea that if you have an ‘idea’ as an artist, then downtown is a place where you can realize that idea. This is an activity reinforcing the identity of downtown. It’s where we come See ‘ART’ page 2

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to celebrate. It’s where we come to protest. It’s where we come to pay our parking tickets.” She went on to encourage artists to be very inclusive in their project proposals and aim to portray Downtown St. Louis as a welcoming place, which is another one of the plan’s goals. “We have thousands of visitors who come to downtown from all over the region and all over the world. How can public art help welcome those people to our city? The initiative’s (aim) is to not do everything but (it desires) to be a leader and work with others to make projects happen. InSITE 2020 is the initiative’s first (attempt) at commissioning public art. We decided to structure it a little bit differently than traditional public art competitions.” With InSITE 2020, part of the Downtown STL Public Art Initiative master plan is to seek the ideas of current and former St. Louisans who are artists for their ideas as opposed to some of the more restrictive commissions that artists may experience. The ideas include both creative input and the specific site for their creativity. Artists have a budget range of $5,000 to $30,000 which covers design, supplies, insurance, engineering, fabrications, delivery, installation and de-installation.

The total budget available for all projects is $100,000. Proposals that are received by May 19 will be evaluated by the Downtown Public Art Advisory Committee to determine the 10 selected finalists for the project. The finalists are expected to be announced in late June. The committee consists of: Wassan Al-Khudhairi, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis; Patricia Smith Thurman, 10th Street Gallery; Fedra Ekres – Artist; Jenny Ryan, PGAV; Peter Tao, Tao + Lee Architects; Gavin Kroeber, independent curator; and Mary Walsh, McElwain Fine Arts. The committee advises artists who have further questions about the process to submit them to Angie Villa at villa@viapartnership.com by May 9. The responses will be posted at vision.racstl.org by May 13. “We have met with the parks department, street department, Metro Arts In Transit, Bi-State Development Agency, Great Rivers Greenway – they all are aware of this project and they know we’re coming,” stated McKinley. “So, if you’re thinking about siting, the easiest thing will be to consider public property. However, if you have an idea for a project and it absolutely will only work (in association with) private property we will work with you to try to make that happen. We will work with Downtown STL who has relationships

with all the property owners in downtown to try getting an agreement with the property owner. If you have ideas for the characteristics of the space that will give us a little more flexibility in thinking about a site.” McKinley further explained that artists should not be concerned with preliminary meetings with property owners for their ideas. All ideas are to be presented via the online application. The 10 finalists selected for the project will be connected to the necessary site contacts. Brigid Flynn, one of the co-founders for Midwest Artist Project Services (MAPS) provided attendees of the informational sessions with a very thorough breakdown of how to write an artist statement and effective proposal. “We provide artist consultations, professional development education, and fiscal sponsorship for artist projects,” shared Flynn. A detailed informational slide-deck that was used for the informational sessions can be found on the Regional Arts Commission’s website. To compete in this InSITE Downtown STL Temporary Public Art Ideas Competition visit www.callforentry.org to complete the online application.

COMMUNITY VOICES Emotional abuse undermines a victim’s sense of self-worth By Dr. Gloria J. Johnson Emotional abuse is damaging to a woman’s soul. It often leaves her with a vague feeling of pain and a sense of something so wrong that it is hard for her to identify it. Because emotional abuse is so difficult to describe, a woman will often doubt her own perception of it or may not even know that this is what is happening to her. The life of Yvonne was kept on an emotional roller coaster by her husband. Her life was so off balance she did not even trust her own sense of reality. Just as other forms of abuse in a relationship, emotional abuse is also based on power and control. Yvonne experienced: Isolation: Melvin strongly discouraged her contact with friends and family. He monitored her telephone calls and decided who she could talk to or visit. Yvonne could not go anywhere without Melvin’s permission. He did not want her to work because he could not monitor her. He called her office every day, all day, would make her miss work or be late, until she lost her job. Controlled finances: While she was working, he would take her money and

make her ask for what she needed. She had to account for every penny of her allowance and verify what she spent for the household. Melvin refused to give Yvonne any information about the family finances. Mind games: Melvin would always deny the abuse ever happened. He always made light of his actions and would tell her she had no sense of humor. One day, Yvonne called me and said she felt like she was losing her mind. Melvin was always telling her she was imaging things and that she was crazy. He would tell her to do certain things before he would leave home and when he returned, she would tell him she had done what he asked. He would say, “What did I ask you to do.” She would tell him and he would deny ever asking her to do that. Many times he would move things around in the house so she would become confused about where she put things. Put downs: Melvin would call Yvonne names, make fun of her, tell her she was stupid, downplay her accomplishments, degrade her and make her feel useless and

inferior. After years of this, Yvonne had a very low self-image. Life Source Consultants provides emotional support for women experiencing abuse like Yvonne suffered. Call our crisis helpline at 314-524-0606. All services are free. Dr. Gloria J. Johnson is the Founder/ CEO of Life Source Consultants, the first non-residential African American domestic and sexual violence organization in the State of Missouri. Motivated by a deep love and commitment to abused women and to forever change images and perceptions toward domestic violence, family violence and abuse, Johnson shares true life stories of victims in her book “I Cried Alone.” Johnson received a Master’s in Biblical Counseling and a Ph.D. in marriage and family counseling from Biblical Life College and Seminary. 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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FFSD Board welcomes new member and reorganizes

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Leslie Suzanne Hogshead (left) and Sheila Powell-Walker prepare to be sworn into the Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education by Superintendent Joseph Davis.

During its April 10 meeting, Leslie Suzanne Hogshead and Sheila Powell-Walker were sworn in as board members after their victory in the April 2 Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education election. Hogshead, an incumbent, has served on the board since 1992 and Powell-Walker is new to the board. They

were elected to a three-year term. The board also elected new officers. Hogshead was elected president and Jessica Ponder will serve as vice president. Donna Paulette-Thurman will serve as secretary and Powell-Walker will serve as assistant secretary.

Hazelwood Easter Eggstravaganza attracts over 1,000 people

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Over 1,000 kids and their parents participated in Hazelwood’s 2019 Easter Eggstravaganza held last month at White Birch Park. Big crowds of people surrounded each section of the park, divded by age group, and ran feverishly into the middle to find their share of 14,000 plastic Eas-

ter eggs filled with candy scattered throughout the park. The city of Hazelwood also provided brand new bikes for boys and girls to be raffled off for each age group and brought the Easter Bunny to the event.

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Help bring home Eddie the Florissant Police Dog Many businesses are familiar with Eddie the Florissant Police Dog, the community service dog for the Florissant Police Department. The police department will be holding a fundraiser, #BringEddieHome, where Eddie has been “dognapped” by the Florissant Valley Fire Department. To collect “ransom,” they will be selling t-shirts and asking for donations, with all net profits being donated to TEAM Food Pantry and Shriners Air Patrol (in memory of John “Mike” Cordell). Eddie’s was dognapped just after the Valley of Flowers, and his ordeal will end with a gathering on May 18 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Civic Center to welcome Eddie home. TEAM (The Emergency Assistance Ministry) is a volunteer-run food pantry in Florissant that has provided supplemental food and basic household items to the North County community for over 30 years. Shriners Air Patrol supports children undergoing treatment at Shriners Hospital in many ways, such as providing transportation for many traveling to St. Louis for care and organizing the hospital’s annual children’s Christmas Party. John Mike Cordell was the previous Director of Shriners Air Patrol. His giving spirit brought smiles to many children’s faces over the years.

Any contributions used toward the welcome home gathering on May 18 would be greatly appreciated, such as: • • Monetary donations to offset the purchase of supplies. • • Concession area items (bags of chips, hot dogs, condiment packets, paper products, etc.). • • Raffle baskets containing products or coupons for services. • • Placement of a donation jar at your place of business to collect patrons’ contributions (fliers will be provided). • • Volunteers interested in helping with fundraiser-related tasks. There will be an information table at the May 18 gathering to promote local businesses as well, where your promotional fliers can be displayed. If you are interested in a table specifically for your business, please contact Officer Lori Mahn with the Florissant Police Department at lmahn@florissantmo.com or call 314-831-7000 and ask for her voicemail. Donations toward supplies, volunteer commitments and business fliers for informational display are needed by May 10.

Public is urged to avoid planting problematic pear trees

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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages homeowners and landscapers to avoid planting Callery pear trees this spring. Though these trees bear beautiful white flowers in the springtime, looks can be deceiving. The Callery pear tree is often found for sale as Bradford pear, Cleveland Select, Autumn Blaze, or Aristocrat. It is a highly invasive species that multiplies quickly, flourishes in a variety poor growing conditions and reduces biodiversity by crowding out native Missouri plants. The trees were introduced as ornamental landscape trees in the 1960s and became popular because they were inexpensive, grew relatively fast, and provided beautiful blooms. However, the species has since become notorious for its poor branch structure, cross pollination problems, and that stinky smell. “Different varieties of these ornamental pear trees were planted close to each other, which allowed them to cross pollinate and take over natural areas,” said Forestry Field Program Supervisor Russell Hinnah. “But they’re also a poor landscaping choice because they don’t do well in storms, often losing limbs or splitting apart.” MDC urges Missourians to remove pear trees and plant native trees instead. “The best plan is to select species native to Missouri, and there are several great options,” said Hinnah. “Serviceberry trees produce similar showy white blooms in the spring and have small red fruits that attract wildlife.” Other great alternatives include American plum, hawthorn, eastern redbud and Missouri’s state tree, the flowering dogwood. Hawthorns provide

Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation The Callery pear tree, also known as the Bradford pear, was a common tree planted in the 1960s, but has since become an environmental nuisance. MDC urges Missourians to go native when planting trees.

bountiful fruit and attractive fall color. Dogwoods thrive in shady areas but can be difficult to grow. Read more about the negative effects of the Callery pear tree at http://tinyurl.com/y36ybzse. To learn about native trees for landscaping, planting tips, backyard tree care, and more, visit mdc.mo.gov/trees-plants/tree-care.

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Northwest Views: Local man uses exercise to combat MS symptoms and inspire others By Christie Derbin Exercise seems to help just about everything, and multiple sclerosis (MS) is no exception. Studies have confirmed the many benefits of exercise for those living with MS, including better cardiovascular fitness, improved strength, better bladder and bowel function, less fatigue and depression, a more positive attitude and increased participation in social activities. One local man living with MS, Rick Evans, has the seen the benefits first-hand. Rick is an avid runner and walker. He’s also been living with MS since 1997. This June, he’ll participate in Challenge Walk MS: St. Louis for his 17th time. Challenge Walk is a two-day, 50k walking event that brings together some of the most dedicated family members, friends and strangers to walk 50k closer to a cure for MS. This special Challenge Walk “family” vows to put one foot in front of the other on behalf of those who can’t . . . until they can. Rick and his twin brother, Kenny, formed a team for Challenge Walk – the “E Team” and have participated in the event every year since 2003. Rick even ran the entire length of the event, plus some, to reach a total of 78 miles in 2016 – extra steps he was determined to take in recognition of having lived with MS for 20 years. “Challenge Walk MS has been an extremely import-

ant part of my life since being diagnosed with the disease,” Evans said. “The training I do for this walk has enabled me to live with the symptoms I have from this disease and has saved me from having the fatigue that many people with MS experience. The wonderful connections I’ve made from doing the walk over the past 17 years have been uplifting, inspiring and educational. As a competitive individual, this walk has allowed me to keep doing what I love, and I can proudly say I have completed 17 half-marathons since my diagnosis.” Challenge Walk MS: St. Louis will take place June 1-2, covering more than 31 miles in the city of St. Louis. Options are available to walk one or both days, as well as participate virtually or as a volunteer. If you would also like to participate in Challenge Walk or learn more, please visit challengewalkstl.org. To learn more about the benefits of exercise while living with MS please visit nationalmssociety.org/living-well-with-ms.

and finds true meaning in mission-inspired work. She is a native St. Louisan and graduate of St. Louis University. 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.

Christie Derbin is the Executive Director for the National MS Society, Gateway. She has extensive experience in nonprofit management

Powder Valley Nature Center welcomes a visit with conservation legend Ding Darling Powder Valley Nature Center welcomes a visit At the appointment of President Franklin Roowith conservation legend Ding Darling sevelt, Darling served as head of the U.S. BiologThe Missouri Department of Conservation ical Survey (the later to become the U.S. Fish and (MDC) is offering Wildlife Service). a chance to meet In that capacity he one of the great secured $17 milfounding fathers of lion for wildlife the modern conhabitat restoration. servation moveHe also helped ment. Ding Darfound the National ling may have had Wildlife Federaa whimsical name, tion. His close ties but he left a serious to art lead him to impact on how we establish the Fedlook at natural reeral Duck Stamp sources even to this program. Darling day. was recognized Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation MDC’s Powder by the National Actor Tom Milligan (left) portrays conservation pioneer Jay Norwood “Ding DarValley ConservaAudubon Society tion Nature Center ling” (right) in “The Art of Conservation, a Visit with Ding Darling” May 16 at 7 for his achieve- 8:30 p.m. at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. will host a live perments with the formance of “The Art of Conservation, a Visit with Audubon Medal in 1960. Ding Darling” May 16 at 7 p.m. The performance Actor Milligan, a 45-year veteran of theater, features actor Tom Milligan in a first-person por- gives an insightful performance that will bring to trayal of the legendary conservation activist. It is life Darling’s passion for nature, his wit, and his part of the Legends of Conservation series. journey as a pioneer of modern conservation. It Jay Norwood, known best by his nickname “Ding will be a rare opportunity to reflect on the life and Darling”, was a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning step into the mind of one of conservation’s foreAmerican cartoonist who lived from 1876-1962. fathers. He was also a key influencer in the early days of The program is free and open to all ages, but the modern conservation movement, helping it advanced online registration is required at http:// gain momentum in the early-to mid-20th century. bit.ly/2G6vG1N. He used his creative talent through his cartoons Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center is to promote conservation and wise use of natural located at 11715 Cragwold Road in Kirkwood, resources. near the intersection of I-44 and I-270.

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Hazelwood assistant principal named assistant middle school principal of the year by SASSP Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Assistant Principal Marquita Weber was named the 2018-2019 Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year by St. Louis Area Secondary School Principals (SASSP) on April 11. Weber was presented with a $250 check by SASSP President Gary Jansen.

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Vogt Elementary robotics team travels to competition in Texas

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Submitted photo The Unicorn Girls with the meet FIRST president, as (front) Shania Bostic stands with (back, from left) coach Josh Renaud, Adrianna Poston, Kassidy Lenoir, Kayla Exum, FIRST president Don Bossi and coach Heather Roberts.

The Unicorn Girls, a robotics team at Vogt Elementary in Ferguson, recently traveled to Houston, Texas April 17-20 to participate in the FIRST Lego League Junior World Festival, thanks to the generosity of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and the Ferguson-Florissant School District. The Unicorn Girls were one of 60 teams worldwide to be invited to this event. First Lego League Junior is for kids ages 6-10. Teams research a theme, build a Lego model with a motorized part, design a poster, and give a brief presentation about what they learned. This year’s theme was “Mission Moon.” The Unicorn Girls brought their moon base model to the World Festival. The team overcame adversity, keeping their cool during their review session when their computer had problems with Bluetooth, and when their model broke. When it was all said and done, the Unicorn Girls won the “Discover and Share Award.”

While on the trip, they met teams from China, Vietnam, Guatemala, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Lebanon and Mexico, to name just a few. They met someone from NASA: Dave Lavery, who is in charge of solar system exploration. Lavery told the Unicorn Girls that he oversees the Mars rovers. He said that next year NASA will send a helicopter robot to Mars. They won a free pizza lunch with the president of FIRST, Don Bossi, they visited older FLL teams (who build Lego Mindstorms EV3 robots) and high school FRC teams (who build the huge, complicated metal robots) and they got to touch a pig’s heart. Since Vogt Elementary will close after this year, the World Festival invitation served as a last hurrah for its Girl Scouts robotics teams: the Unicorn Girls (FLL Jr.), Unimermaids (FLL Jr.) and Viper Bots (FLL).

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The arrival of vacation season means it’s time to stop daydreaming about that getaway and start making some travel plans. Getting organized for a grand adventure, especially if you’ll be traveling with a group, requires some careful planning before you begin making reservations. Get started planning your dream vacation with these travel tips from the experts at Vrbo: Narrow down the location. Vacation planning often begins with an idea more than a specific destination. For example, you may want to lay on the beach or visit the mountains. The first step should be figuring out exactly which beach or which mountain range captures your attention. Research your options online and look for information such as lodging, food and activities you may want to explore. Set a budget. Daydreaming about a luxury excursion may be appealing when it’s all in theory, but your bank account may have a different opinion. Also remember that if you’re traveling with a group, you’re likely to encounter household finances different from your own, so you’ll need to set a budget that works for everyone. Determine how you’ll get there. The smaller your group, the more options you have for reaching your destination. As the group grows, you may have fewer alternatives, particularly if you want to travel together. For example, it can be difficult to get a large block of seats together on a commercial flight. Think about where you’ll stay. Vacation rentals typically offer more space and privacy than hotel rooms and allow everyone to stay together. Many offer amenities like a backyard or pool, and guests can split the cost several ways. You can give others a chance to weigh in with a tool like Trip Boards, a feature on the Vrbo website and mobile app that lets friends and family members collaborate during the decision-making process and find the perfect vacation home together. With inviting, voting and commenting capabilities, fellow travelers can see each other’s favorited properties, vote and leave comments on which

Discuss an itinerary ahead of time. With multiple personalities and interests involved, it can be challenging to keep everyone on a set schedule. Some may prefer to sleep in and others may have specific ideas about what time meals should be. Even if you don’t have a formal itinerary, it’s a good idea to talk through the schedule ahead of time, so expectations are clear. Breaking off into smaller groups part of the time may work better than keeping the entire group on the same schedule throughout the trip.

Use apps to get organized. From organizing everyone’s travel schedules to voting on activities and coordinating payments, you can rely on apps to orchestrate most of the minutiae of a group getaway. Find more information to help plan your next group vacation at Vrbo.com/tripboard.

Look for group discounts. Though a larger group poses some challenges, there are also some perks that make bigger better. As you’re planning activities and making reservations, be sure to inquire about specials and rates reserved for larger parties.

MINI NINJA CHALLENGE

This is an obstacle course challenge for chldren ages 5 - 12.

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There will be a series of age appropriate obstacles such as tire ipping, running and rock wall climbing.

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What’s Happening

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS May 17: Golf tournament

Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis (SIGSL) is hosting the Grace Zykan Memorial Golf Tournament at Eagle Springs Golf Course. Individual entry fee is $100 for adults and $80 for high school and college players. Registration and lunch begins at 11 a.m., shotgun start scramble at 12 p.m. with dinner and awards at 5 p.m. Eagle Springs Golf Course is located at 2575 Redman Avenue in St. Louis. For more information please contact Pamela Lee 314-398-3940 or send an email to info@soroptimiststlouis.com or visit their website at http://www.soroptimiststlouis.com/.

May 18: Rummage sale

Calvary United Church of Christ at 2501 Hartland Avenue, one block from Ritenour Middle School, will hold its Spring Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 25: Greif support group

Find help after the death of a loved one at, Grief Share, a special seminar/ support group designed to help you heal from the loss you have experienced. The group meets from 10 - 11:30 a.m. every Saturday through May 25 at the Florissant Church of Christ at

16460 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. Contact 314-837-8000 to sign up. For more information visit www. florissantchurchofchrist.org.

May 25: Meat shoots

The Florissant Eagles have started the meat shoot season on Saturdays through May 25. There is a barrel length maximum and choke maximum of .670. 16 gauge and 20 gauge shells are available. Shoots start at noon and runs until dusk. Great meat prizes awarded and beer specials with big money rounds at the end. The Florissant Eagles are located at 15245 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

June 7-8: Beer can show

Gateway Chapter BCCA Swap-A-Rama, Breweriana and Beer Can Show takes place on the Knights of Columbus Grounds at 50 Rue St. Francois in Florissant from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days.

June 8: Health and wellness festival

The Second Taste of Vegan Health and Wellness Fair will be held at Ferguson Community Center at 1050 Smith Ave. in Ferguson from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This free family-friendly event intends to give neighbors and families the necessary tools and information to take back the responsi-

bility of our communities’ wellness and life. A variety of vendors will provide tasty nutritious options, along with other healthy and health sustaining products. There will also be a kid’s corner, a variety of performances, food demonstrations, yoga and more.

July 13: Genealogy presentation

St Louis Genealogical Society presents master storyteller John Phillip Colletta, PhD, who will teach genealogical skills from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Heights Community Center at 2300 McKelvey Road in Maryland Heights. Includes lunch and free parking. Register at: https://www.stlgs.org

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 314-5131674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Weekdays: Volunteer drivers

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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: TOPS

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) at 9124 St. Charles Rock Rd. TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight. You can visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314-540-5223.

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. Au-

ditions are not required. See www. concertarts.org.

tact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314831-5476.

Mondays: City council meetings

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting

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 314-9936134.

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: 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

Veterans

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 314-9212132.

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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: 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.

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.

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.

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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.

Thursdays: Women’s chorus meeting

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 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: Yoga

Come check out the benefits of yoga at Calvary UCC, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Angela at 314801-8594 for more information.

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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

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 314605-3949.

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday in February and March in the spring and every Sunday in October through the second-to-last week in November in

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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: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

Committed to preventing child abuse

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.

Sundays: Jennings Do-Dads meeting

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11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

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Crisis Nursery:

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 1.877.477.6954.

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

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 121124, 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

11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.

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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

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Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B... A soccer Ambush player wins a big award St. Louis Ambush forward Zach Reget was presented Major Arena Soccer League’s Rookie of the Year Award for the 2018-19 season. Reget appeared in all 24 Ambush games during the season, tallying 22 goals, 10 assists and 12 blocked shots. Despite his rookie status, Reget displayed a combination of intensity, poise and technical skill on the field and was not one to be intimidated by any opposing veteran players.

The Rookie of the Year prize is Reget’s second postseason honor. Recently, he was named to the AllMASL Top Newcomers team. He joins four other Ambush teammates who have received postseason recognition from the league: • Forward Justin Stinson and goalkeeper Paulo Nascimento earned as spot on the All-MASL Honorable Mention list.

Women’s softball at Lindenwood ends with some stats for the record books Lindenwood University softball fell 5-3 to Northeastern State in the fifth game of the MIAA Conference Championship recently leaving the Lions with a 29-17 overall for the season, the second-best win total in the NCAA era for Lindenwood softball. Their last game had several noteworthy notes:

• Defender Magui Souza and defender Felipe Silva were named to the All-MASL Top Newcomers list along with Reget. Ambush CEO and majority owner Shelly Clark commented on Reget, “This young man showed up to practice two seasons ago and spent that time learning, studying and mastering the arena game. When Hewerton gave him the opportunity to sign a professional contract last season, he jumped at the opportunity, even though he didn’t play a single game. In the off-season, he trained, he pushed w w w. s e n i o r s h e l p i n g s e n i o r s . c o m / s t l o u i s c e n t r a l himself, and as we can see, he has risen to the top. Zach has earned his spot on our team, in our Ambush family, and now in the MASL. We’re proud of his accomplishment of being selected as the MASL Rookie of the Year.” * Exciting future for a great player

• At the plate Hanna Porter went 3-4 with a run scored.

Mom says Rascal baseball starts Thursday The defending West Division champion Rascals of the Frontier League officially start the season this Thursday, May 9 at the friendly confines of the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. The Washington Wild Things will be the Rascal’s opponent who have already started the season and have one win under their belt. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * The boys of the summer are back

• On the pitching mound, the Lions experinced similar success with program NCAA records in ERA (3.23) and opponent batting average (.276).

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• Hannah Johnson was 2-4 with a two-run homer. • Caitlyn Touchette went 2-3. • Austine Paule was 1-2 with a double and a pair of walks. • Stormee Galka was 1-4 with a triple. The 2019 Lions finish the season with several offensive records: • The team batting average of .336, slugging percentage of .484 and on-base percentage of .388, all program NCAA singles-season records. • Despite playing the fewest games of the NCAA era of Lindenwood softball, the Lions scored 273 runs, the second-most in program history. • The team also had 422 hits (second), 64 doubles (third) and 16 triples (third). • Their 30 home runs are a single-season record.

• The Lions’ nine shutouts this season are a Lindenwood NCAA record. * What a year to remember 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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Recipe: How to create fresh spring flavors

hen it comes to healthy eating, looking for nutrient-rich foods to include in your diet is one of the more important goals. However, when warmer weather is in full swing, it may be tricky to incorporate nourishing foods that are versatile enough for grilling season. For a keto- and paleo-friendly option ideal for

grilling, consider using asparagus to please your crowd. With its peak season typically running through May and June, this vegetable can provide a much-needed flare to your seasonal feasts and be eaten warm or cold in appetizers, salads, side dishes and more.

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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 8 minutes | Servings: 6-8

Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus olive oil 1 package uncooked bacon, thin sliced balsamic glaze (optional) salt, to taste pepper, to taste Directions: Wash asparagus and trim ends. Place asparagus on tray and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat. Wrap 2-3 spears with one slice bacon. Repeat with remaining asparagus and bacon. Heat grill to medium heat and clean grates.

Place asparagus bundles on grill and cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until bacon is crispy. During last minute of grilling, brush asparagus bunches with balsamic glaze, if

desired. Avoid adding glaze too soon or it may burn. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

For more asparagus-inspired recipes and information, visit michiganasparagus.org

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It’s about time for ‘Avengers: Endgame’

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.

n the weeks leading up to “Avengers: Endgame,” movie fans were encouraged not to reveal any details so that everyone could enjoy the experience. Without giving too much away, a big part of the plot in this, the 22nd Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) release, is time travel. As the trailers show, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) makes it back from the Quantum Realm and has possession of technology created by Hank Pym that may help restore the universe. In pop culture, time travel has typically been complicated and, at times, dangerous. H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine” focused on a scientist who could travel into the past and future. Wells’ work was adapted for the big screen, most notably in 1964’s “The Time Machine” with Rod Taylor playing the lead role. In 1979, Nicholas Meyer wrote and directed “Time After Time,” an adventure where Wells himself travelled to contemporary San Francisco to stop Jack the Ripper. As the “Back to the Future” trilogy pointed out, though, messing around with time can create alternate timelines. Doc Brown warned Marty about knowing too much

presumably for the better. The U.S. National Security Agency created their own time machine in the “7 Days” TV series. Frank Parker (Jonathan LaPaglia) is recruited by the NSA to be a “chrononaut” that pilots a time travelling sphere. The fuel source for the machine is limited, so Frank’s journeys are limited to seven days and reserved for events of national importance. Frank’s attempts to ‘Avengers: Endgame’ photo courtesy Marvel Studios use his future knowledge for his own benefit typically go about future events, but Marty doesn’t listen. wrong, however. Actor Bill Murray found himself caught in In the original film, Marty’s accidental meddling almost wiped him and his siblings out a time loop that reportedly lasted for a deof existence. This is something the Avengers cade in “Groundhog Day.” Murray played must be aware of when they try to save the arrogant TV weatherman Phil Connors who relives Feb. 2 repeatedly. In some ways, his universe in “Endgame.” St. Louis native Scott Bakula starred in chronal prison feels like penance for his calthe much beloved NBC series “Quantum lous attitude, but he eventually learns to emLeap.” He played Sam Beckett, a scientific brace his unique situation. Speaking of time, “Avengers: Endgame” is genius who believes he can travel back and forth within his own lifetime. His technolo- three hours long, so when you go to see it, gy works…sort of. Sam can “leap” into other make sure to time your bathroom breaks acpeople’s lives in the past, but his memory is cordingly. CBS News recommends taking a damaged in the process. The show’s premise break when the action shifts to Scott Lang says that he leaps to correct things that once in San Francisco. They also recommend not went wrong. Timelines are changed here, leaving your seat in the final hour of the film.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: Mother’s Day

‘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

A fate worse than death

recently asked my husband to do the impossible: Climb Mount Everest blindfolded wearing stiletto heels while juggling hot coals. Actually, that was the second choice and he much preferred it to the first option I gave him – watch our two grandsons, ages two and four, for a few hours without my assistance. His anxieties are worse than a cat in a canoe. But too bad so sad because I had a pedicure appointment that could not be cancelled or I’d have to wait another month to get in. My caveman feet had been hibernating in layers of sweaty wool socks all winter long and if they were going to face the public in flip-flops they needed a complete overhaul. I was only going to be gone a few hours, but he was convinced he couldn’t handle it. “What am I supposed to do with them while you’re gone?” “Take them outside and let them play.” “Is that safe?”

“Of course; the entire yard is fenced in.” “Just let them outside? Do they know what to do?” “As far as what?” “As far as what to do outside.” “Yes, they are capable of entertaining themselves. Just sit and watch. It’s that simple.” “What about food?” “They’ve been fed.” “What if they want more food?” “Give them more food.” “What sort of food?” “Snacks: chips, cookies, ice cream anything. Now I’ve got to go!” “Wait! You’re really going? What if…you know, what if one of them does the unthinkable?” “Flushes your phone down the toilet?” “Worse.” “Deletes all the sports programs you’ve recorded on TV?” “Far much worse!” “I give up. What’s worse than either of those?” “You know. It starts with p and ends with p.”

By Cindy Moore “Paperclip?” “No.” “Parsnip?” “Keep going.” “This is stupid. Pop?” “Close. Add another O.” “Popo?!” “No, put it inside the p’s!” “P…oo…p? Poop! Oh sweet mother of insanity! You can handle a little diaper change.” He dropped to his knees and clung to my legs sobbing, “I’ll vomit. I swear! I’ll lose consciousness and then die after I vomit. Don’t go. I’ll buff your feet with my sander for free! Please say you’ll stay!” I cancelled my appointment. He should be nearing the summit of Mt. Everest anytime now. C i n d y 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. May occasion 5. ____ Tzu 8. Auto unit 11. Lyft alternative 12. “On Golden ____” 13. Zetkin of International Women’s Day fame 15. Forever and a day 16. “The Simpsons” palindrome 17. Angler’s decoys 18. *Mother, e.g. 20. Friend in war 21. Divided, it cannot stand? 22. Black gold 23. *Mother, e.g. 26. Like anti-cruelty proponents 29. “This land is your land...” 30. Loan shark 33. *Like Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard 35. “Captain Marvel” genre 37. It also rises, in Spanish 38. Faulkner’s “As I Lay ____” 39. Ant construction 40. “Not my brother’s ____” 42. First Tudor monarch’s number

43. Meteorologist’s line 45. Battles royal 47. Modus operandi 48. Chocolate source 50. Barrymore or Carey 52. *Like grandmother on mother’s side 55. Like Al Yankovic 56. Gaelic 57. Joie de vivre 59. On pins and needles 60. *She played Zuzu’s mom in Christmas movie classic 61. Left to a Russian 62. Pastrami partner 63. Greek H 64. One quarter of a Presidential term DOWN 1. *School org. with moms (and dads) as members 2. Indian music 3. Farm team 4. Pool hall mishap 5. Powerball, e.g. 6. Playwright Chekhov 7. Perfume property 8. Lime-rich soil 9. Mouse to a snake 10. Fossil fuel 12. Accepted truths 13. Request to Geico

14. *Mother’s song 19. Tedium 22. “Days of ____ Lives” 23. *Delivery room word 24. Binary digits code 25. Train runners 26. *What many mothers want 27. Lacking guile 28. “Sesame Street” regular 31. Olympic cast-out 32. Future fish 34. Shining armor 36. *Form of thank you to mom 38. Gloomy and drab 40. Jared’s competitor 41. Hosted 44. Off-color 46. With nobody to call your own 48. Editor’s insert 49. Between harbors 50. Controvert 51. *Mother’s Day, e.g. 52. *Emmanuel Macron’s mom, e.g. 53. Toward shelter, nautically 54. Volcanic flow 55. “The Art of ____” 58. And not SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9