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May 30, 2018

Beyond the garage

Around Town Community Voices By Maida J. Coleman. Pg. 2 Fair Saint Louis announces 2018 entertainment lineup. Pg. 3

School

Normandy Read with Me! celebrates literacy in the community . Pg. 6

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The St. Rose Philippine Duchesne garage sale in Florissant features many items, including furniture.

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The St. Rose Philippine Duchesne garage sale in Florissant is one of the largest charity fundraisers in the region By Charlotte Beard This is the season for seeing an increase in garage sales with signs and flying balloons to point the way for traffic or a passerby. However, there might be few garage sales, if any, that are fondly thought to be seen from outer space. For the 13th year, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne in Florissant will be hosting its annual garage sale with a purpose at its school located at 3500 St. Catherine Street. The Huge Garage Sale event will take place June 15 and June 16. “[Throughout] the year a lot of people in our parish and other parishes know that they can get rid of good quality things in their house by having us pick them up,” shared Father Tom Wyrsch. “We have a certain amount of storage room. One year we rented an extra storage pod. The garage sale covers an entire high school campus.

Our school [consists] of about nine buildings on 3500 St. Catherine Street. The garage sale extends all through those nine buildings. I call it the garage sale that can be seen from space. There is everything from exercise machines, sporting goods, electronics, clothes, a vast [number] of toys, dishes, and a large amount of large furniture. [We have] dining room tables and chairs, beautiful living room, dining room, and bedroom furniture.” Certain items at the annual event are expected to go very quickly. For those who wish to pay $10, there is an early bird admission on June 15 from 1 p.m – 3 p.m. Doors are open to attendees for free 3 – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wyrsch shared an additional opportunity for the following weekend.

“A week later, Saturday, June 23 everything is half priced from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. There are a lot of holiday decorations. I get more Halloween decorations every year. There are a lot of Christmas decorations. [There is] a jewelry room, bikes, outdoor furniture – the outdoor furniture goes quick. That’s a thing that people come and pay early-bird for.” The idea for this event originated with another parish prior to St. Rose’s inception in 2005. Since that time St. Rose has taken the reigns of hosting the event which Wyrsch shares has grown over the years. Last year the sale raised more than $25,000. The funds go towards the general usage of the parish.” See ‘GARAGE’ page 7

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“Some of it goes towards the school,” shared Wyrsch. “We have a lot of buildings to maintain. There’s not any one cause. It is our largest fundraiser of the year. It brings in more funds than anything else.” Wyrsch shared what he believes to be the benefit in St. Rose hosting this annual garage sale. “The first benefit is that yes, it’s a fundraiser for the parish. The second benefit is that we believe we are helping the environment because it recycles goods instead of people having to have all new things all the time. These are quality goods – all the furniture, all the toys, all the clothing. Third, it does provide very inexpensive goods for our neighbors. We get a lot of people throughout the neighborhood coming. [Some] drive in from a [other] places [such as] Illinois. So, we feel in all three ways it’s a benefit. It is kind of a ministry. I believe very much in helping the environment by recycling good things. It gives a lot of people [an opportunity] to buy inexpensive, very highquality things.” Though the parish has already begun collecting items for the sale, anyone still wanting to rid their homes of quality items can drop items off at the school June 2 through June 9. Drop-off hours vary depending on the day of the week. Those interested are advised to check the website for the exact times: www.

strpdparish.org/garage-sale. The event would not be possible without their core of approximately 60 volunteers. However, the full scope of the event requires a lot more help. Theresa Brandt, who has been involved with the event for approximately 10 years and is currently working with a team to organize the event, shared that the entire event takes a lot of man hours. She shared that from the planning phase to completion an estimated 4,500 volunteer hours combined is used. “The week before the sale what they need are people to sort out all the goods,” shared Wyrsch. “There is a tremendous volume of goods. On the day of the sale [we need] people to just walk around and help people make their purchase.” Wyrsch went on to share an incentive for the parents of students who attend the school. “We give a break to our [student] tuition if the [parent] does some of the volunteering at this [event]. Last year we had 800 parent volunteer hours.” Those who are interested in volunteering the week prior to the event or during the event can contact Theresa Brandt at 314-303-1720. For more details about volunteering or the event visit: www.strpdparish.org/garage-sale.

COMMUNITY VOICES Planning for summer’s stormy side By Maida J. Coleman For many, summer means more family cookouts, a break from school and the plunge into outdoor activities. In Missouri, warmer temperatures also mean a heightened risk for weather-related emergencies. Although we may not be able to restrain Mother Nature’s wrath, we can take steps to prepare for the stormy side of the summer season. Missouri’s Storm Aware website, located at https://stormaware.mo.gov/, offers resources for emergency planning related to tornadoes, severe storms and flooding. This website can provide you and your family with the information you need to protect yourselves before a weather-related emergency occurs. Weather emergency preparedness helps ensure that you and your family know what to do, when to do it, where to go and are armed with the items needed to keep you safe before, during and after severe weather occurs. Ready.gov (located at https://www. ready.gov/be-informed) also provides essential information to assist in preparing for weather related emergencies. This website also describes the various emergency alerts available and which devices are needed to receive the different types of alerts. These alerts can keep you and your family informed about emergencies that may impact your area. The most important thing you can do to prepare for weather-related emergencies is develop a plan for weather-related emergencies before they occur. Key steps

for weather related emergency planning include: 1. Utilizing resources to develop an emergency-preparedness plan. Ready. gov has a document that you can use as a guide to create your own emergency plan. 2. Ensuring that everyone in your family is familiar with the plan. You may not have much time to prepare or all of your family may not be together when the weather event occurs so it is crucial to make sure everyone knows what they are supposed to do in the event of severe weather. It is also important to have a plan for meeting up or communicating in the event that the family is separated or phone service is unavailable. 3. Gathering your emergency preparation supplies. For example, you should include water and canned or dried food, a manual can opener, prescription medications, first-aid kit, flashlights, battery powered radio, extra batteries and special supplies for infants and/or pets in your emergency kit. You should also store important documents in a fire and water proof safe. 4. Preparing your home for weather related disasters. Inspect your home for vulnerabilities (i.e. unsecured items that could become flying debris causing harm or damage) and mitigate

those risks where possible. 5. Review this plan with your loved ones often and check your emergency preparedness supplies frequently to replace, dispose of, or add items as needed. Developing an emergency plan now will allow you and your family to spend more time doing what’s really important this summer – enjoying your time with each other. Commissioner Maida Coleman was appointed to the Missouri Public Service Commission by Governor Jay Nixon, effective Aug.10, 2015. She was unanimously confirmed by the Missouri State Senate on Jan. 21. Prior to her appointment, Commissioner Coleman was the Director of the Office of Community Engagement. From 2001 until 2009, Commissioner Coleman served first as a State Representative and then as State Senator from St. Louis, becoming the first African-American woman in state history to serve as Senate Minority Leader. Coleman has a B.A. in Journalism from Lincoln University in Jefferson City and was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis in 2008. A native of Sikeston, Missouri, Coleman lives in St. Louis. 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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Students experience tree climbing and planting at 24:1 Arbor Day Celebration Thirty-five eighth-graders recently had a chance to touch the sky, in a figurative sense at least, and came down to earth with greater appreciation of trees, thanks to the Tree City USA program. Tree City USA is a recognition and certification program of the National Arbor Day Foundation for municipalities who meet designated tree care standards in their communities. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) administers the program for the Show-Me-State. Companion programs Tree Line USA and Tree Campus USA recognize similar efforts by utility companies and university campuses, respectively. The eighth-graders were from the Normandy School District Seventh Eighth Grade Center in North St. Louis County. They immersed themselves in the 24:1 Arbor Day Celebration on April 18 at St. Louis County’s St. Vincent Park, put on by 15 Tree City USA-certified communities in the 24:1 Collaborative. The collaborative was formed by the nonprofit organization Beyond Housing to serve the 24 communities of the Normandy School District. “We celebrated trees,” said Doug Seely, Community Forester for Beyond Housing. One of the requirements to achieve and maintain Tree City USA certification is to hold an annual Arbor Day Celebration during April. “So being the 24:1, and having smaller communities, we came together and had one big Arbor Day celebration,” Seely said. “We want to spread the good news and benefits of trees and improve the community forest in the 24:1.” Staff members from MDC’s Forestry Division were among those who assisted in putting on the event. During the celebration the students got to sample activities like tree planting and removing invasive bush honeysuckle. The highlight of the day was getting to climb trees like professional arborists. The company Vertical Voyages outfitted the kids with proper climbing gear, including ropes, harnesses, saddles and safety helmets. After a safety orientation, the students got to ascend trees for a birds-eye view of the park. “It’s fun, I want to go again, I want to go on a higher one!” exclaimed eighth-grader Aniya, who made it all the way to the top. “When I looked down it just amazed me how high I was,” she said. Fellow student Kenneth said the tree climbing was his favorite too, but he also enjoyed planting trees and would like to do that more. “It gives me

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St. Louis County officers teach the art of tying a tie Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District

A young Larimore Elementary School student, is shown with St. Louis County Police Officer Stephen Owen, instructing him on how to tie a tie, during the Fourth Annual Tied to the Power of Greatness Program held at Hazelwood East High School on April 27. Tied to the Power of Greatness is a mentor program for young men in elementary and middle school, designed to expand on what it means to be great and to create a fulfilling life beyond their current reality.

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more experience when I help my grandparents to plant their trees,” he said. Makhia learned all about bush honeysuckle. “Honeysuckle is not supposed to be here, so it’s killing all the native plants and all the native foods that the animals eat, so we have to cut it down,” said the eighth-grader. She also added that it was the most “nature work” she’d ever done. Tree City USA has proven to be a successful program. It enables municipalities to provide their citizens with healthier, greener communities, along with building awareness for the benefits of trees. In Missouri the program broke 100 this year, with a total of 104 municipalities certified. 51 of those communities are in MDC’s St. Louis region. “We have towns as small as Glen Echo Park with 130-or-so residents, all the way up to St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield,” said MDC St. Louis Community Forester Danny Moncheski. Seely said he hopes the hands-on experiences these Normandy School District eighth-graders had during the 24:1 celebration can help move the spirit of Tree City USA into the future. “I hope they learned a lot and that it sticks with them. If nothing else I think they gained a new respect for the outdoors and trees. That was one of the main goals,” Seely said. To find out more about the Tree City USA program, including a list of all participating Missouri communities, search “Tree City USA” at mdc.mo.gov.

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MDC joins multiple partners to restore natural habitat to St. Louis City’s O’Fallon Park

City of Florissant promotes street to superintendent of park maintenance

Visitors to St. Louis City’s O’Fallon Park may be seeing some changes soon, including some that will make the busy city park a more natural place to be. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently entered a partnership to restore natural habitat to O’Fallon Park through MDC’s Back to Nature St. Louis Grant. This grant provides funding for habitat restoration and/ or reconstruction on a public park property in St. Louis County or City through a competitive application process. The grant opportunity is offered every three years and selected recipients can obtain up to $75,000, distributed over a three-year period. As part of the agreement, recipients are also expected to invest funds and resources into the project on a 75/25 basis. Applicants can meet the 25 percent match requirement through direct funding or inkind contributions to the project. The result of the agreement is the Back to Nature in O’Fallon Park project. The goal of the project is to revitalize and enhance the park to improve the visitor’s aesthetic experience, facilitate nature enjoyment, and enhance nature programming opportunities. As the historic park serves as an anchor for northside neighborhoods, several area partners are coming together to cooperate on the project, including the city of St. Louis Parks Department, Brightside St. Louis, North Newstead Association, and the O’Fallon Community Development Organization. Additional partners include Missouri Botanical Garden, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club and Forest Releaf of Missouri. Back to Nature St. Louis funds will support the following activities over the next three years:

Street department foreman for the city of Florissant, Kevin Green, has been promoted to superintendent of park maintenance. Green has been with the city for almost 39 years. He was hired in October of 1979 as a class “c” laborer in the water department and in 1980 moved to the street department for a short time. In 1983 he moved back to the water department where he was promoted to a class “b” laborer and then Photo courtesy city of Florissant a class “a” laborer in 1992. After the sale of the water department, Green was promoted to a class “a” foreman in the street department in 2003 where he held that position until he was just recently promoted to superintendent of park maintenance to replace the retiring and long-time city employee Bob Laramie. Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider added, “Kevin not only brings his outstanding work ethic and many years of experience but his strong leadership qualities. Kevin leads by example and has always been committed to the city and the community he serves.”

• Five acres of invasive species removal, such as exotic bush honeysuckle. • Forest stand improvement and native plantings. • Two acres of prairie management and expanding prairie area by an additional two acres.

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• 1.5 acres of native plantings to help retain and control rain water and runoff issues. • Community outreach efforts to help obtain public input and raise awareness of the improvements. • Offer training workshops for neighborhood volunteers. • Facilitate volunteer workdays to help accomplish the goals of the project. • Provide teen employment, career exploration, and job skill development for local students Restoring native habitat is one of MDC’s major goals, to enhance the quality of life for people, and establish important islands of habitat for native plants and wildlife in urban areas. “Providing opportunities for communities to connect to nature is a priority for MDC,” said MDC Community Conservation Planner Josh Ward. “Restoring and creating these natural environments in urban areas like O’Fallon Park is as much about connecting people with nature, as it is about improving urban wildlife habitat.” MDC anticipates the initial stage of the project, including removal of invasive plants, to begin later this spring. This is the necessary first step to lead the way for the restoring of natural habitat to the park.

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Fair Saint Louis announces 2018 entertainment lineup Fair Saint Louis has announced the entertainment lineup for its 2018 annual celebration. The world-renowned St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, global multi-platinum recording artist Jason Derulo And country music superstar Martina McBride are set to close the three unforgettable nights of America’s Biggest Birthday Party, July 4, 6 and 7 at its original home of Gateway Arch National Park. The lineup of performers on the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Stage also includes pop music standout Andy Grammer, the soulful Amelia Eisenhauer, St. Louis favorite Dirty Muggs and country crooners Cam, Raelynn and Danielle Bradbery. Enterprise RentA-Car is the Fair’s presenting partner this year. “We are so ecstatic to renew our partnership with the National Park Service and bring Fair Saint Louis back to its original home: the Gateway Arch,” said James Boldt, general chairman of Fair Saint Louis 2018. “July 4th is a true celebration of St. Louis and the grand opening of the Museum at the Gateway Arch with a performance by the always-stellar St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the return of the Boeing Air Show. As always, our talented lineup of entertainers, including chart-toppers Jason Derulo, Martina McBride and Andy Grammer, as well as fireworks over the Mississippi riverfront are sure to make this year’s celebration one of the most memorable fairs ever.” America’s Birthday Parade (formerly the VP Parade) will kick off at Union Station in downtown St. Louis on Wednesday, July 4 at 9:30 a.m. The parade’s theme is “The U.S. Experience.” “It wouldn’t be possible to provide this outstanding entertainment as a gift to our community without the support of our presenting partner, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, as well as our featured partners, Boeing, Budweiser, Edward Jones, Emerson and Purina,” said Boldt. “Fair Saint Louis is successful year after year thanks to the civic collaboration with the city of St. Louis, including the police and fire departments, and many other great organizations.” Schedule and times are subject to change. All performances will take place on the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Stage. More information is available at www.fairsaintlouis.org.

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Regions Bank celebrates ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony in Florissant

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Normandy Read with Me! celebrates literacy in the community Children in the Normandy Schools Collaborative received free books, food and fun at the Fourth Annual Normandy Read with Me! Community Celebration held May 5 at Barack Obama Elementary School. The Normandy Read with Me! Celebration is part of a community-wide initiative to improve student literacy in the Normandy Schools Collaborative by providing free reading materials throughout the community. Approximately 700 books were distributed to children in attendance. The 250 parents, students, Normandy staff and community leaders were treated to free food, face painting, book making, door prizes, games, literacy resources for families, and – of course – book giveaways. Olga Hunt, Normandy science curriculum coordinator, said the goal was to help students start their own home libraries. “We want reading to be a great experience for students and eventually, this will help them develop a love of reading and improve this necessary skill,” said Olga Hunt, Normandy science curriculum coordinator. “We were so pleased with the turnout and hope the students really enjoy the books they received.” Other highlights included storytelling with local favorites Kenya Ajanaku, founder and executive director of Harambee Institute, and literacy activities with Julius B. Anthony, founder and president of the St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature Initiative. This event was made possible with support from Ready Readers, PBSKids, St. Louis County Library, Wyman Center, and Beyond Housing.

Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative Students select books at fourth Annual Normandy Read with Me! Community Celebration at Barack Obama Elementary School.

Bermuda Elementary receives STEM grant from Monsanto

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Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District Pictured (from left) is Sara Nash, Monsanto; Sara Tehan, fourth-grade teacher; Kimberly Berry, kindergarten teacher; Matthew Hinzpeter, principal.

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Bermuda Elementary in the FergusonFlorissant School District now will have enhanced STEM educational opportunities in the classroom next year thanks to a $2,500 Dannette Ward Science Education Grant from Monsanto’s STEM Education Outreach Program. Sarah Nash, Monsanto outreach communications specialist, presented Kimberly Berry and Sara Tehan, both teachers at Bermuda, with the grant. The grant will be used to purchase science materials to enhance Bermuda’s newly created outdoor classroom to offer more handson experiences in order to prepare students to be creative thinkers and to eliminate the nature deficit.

The nature deficit, coined by the writer Richard Louv in a 2005 book, “Last Child in the Woods,” is the idea that when children are exposed to more time outdoors, mental health and behavior improves drastically. In addition to the school’s outdoor classroom, they are also planning to add an outdoor community garden. “The benefits of connecting to nature have been well documented in numerous scientific research studies and publications. Collectively, this body of research shows that children’s social, psychological, academic and physical health is positively impacted when they have daily contact with nature,” said Kimberly Berry, Kindergarten teacher.

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Pattonville’s Holman Middle School earns top place in national newspaper competition for third year in a row Holman Middle School, in the Pattonville School District, earned a first place award in the American Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic Newspaper Awards for 2018. This is the third consecutive year that the Holman Pirate Times won the national top middle school newspaper award. Holman achieved a second place award the previous two years, which was the highest score for any middle school in the nation for those years. “Of course, we have a budget of $0, which makes our winning even more improbable,” stated Glenn Changar, Newspaper Club Sponsor. “We have used the association’s advice each year to improve the writing, editing and style of the Pirate Times.” The staff of the Pirate Times consists of a dozen 11- through 13-year-olds who devote time after school to producing this newspaper, which is published approximately four times annually. The newspaper was started in 2014 when Dr. Sarah Moran, Holman Middle School Principal, wanted to offer an after-school activity for students who were not involved in athletics or the Honor Society, but wanted to be a part of something. “That first year, no newspaper was produced, but it was a great learning experience,” Changar said. “Some amazing students have worked hard to produce this newspaper over the last three years. It is a labor of love! The club is totally inclusive, and no student has ever been turned away. However, once some students realize that writing is involved, they don’t come back,” he said with a smile. The current Editor-In-Chief, 13-year-old Sofia Boughton of Maryland Heights, has helmed the newspaper for the last two years, but will be moving on to high school next

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year, and a new editor-in-chief will be selected. “Sofia has written the most stories, poems and editorials of anyone in the club,” Changar explained. “And always with a smile and a positive attitude. These kids work together like a family. When one student cannot complete a story, another steps up to make sure it gets done.”

More than 1,300 register for the Hazelwood PTA Run/Walk

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On a beautiful Saturday morning, more than 1,300 individuals registered for the 37th Annual Hazelwood PTA Council Scholarship Run/Walk event. The event took place at Hazelwood Central High School on May 5. The run/walk event was comprised of several categories including a 5K, a one mile run, a color blast, and fun runs for kids of all ages. “The number of participants who took part in the PTA Run/Walk really speaks volume about the Hazelwood School District’s support for our students and the importance of this scholarship fund,” said Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, superintendent of Hazelwood School District. (HSD). “Special thanks to the Hazelwood PTA Council and the Hazelwood staff who helped to make this event a tremendous success. I would also like to thank our community partners for providing

valuable resources during the health fair.” For the first time, the Hazelwood School District served a barbecue lunch for all participants, compliments of their food vendor, Kohl’s. “I was proud to witness how our students, board, staff and community members came out in support of this event. It was a beautiful day, fantastic event and it appears that everyone had a great time. I certainly enjoyed myself,” Collins-Hart said. For more than three decades, this family-friendly event, along with other PTA Council fundraisers have raised more than $3.4 million for the Hazelwood PTA Student Scholarship Fund, which benefits deserving Hazelwood graduating seniors. Since the program inception in 1959, Hazelwood PTA Council has granted more than 3,400 scholarships to students.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS June 2018 Book Sale for Friends of Ferguson Library (FLIERS) takes place May 31 from 4 to 7:30 p.m., June 1 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and June 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ferguson Library Auditorium at 35 North Florissant Road. Books include: children’s, history, art, sci-fi literature, how-to, health, fiction and many others.

Shop, Andrew’s Bayou Ribs, Angie Burger, The Southerner, Steak Louie, 2 Girls 4 Wheels, Kona Ice, Russo’s Trucktoria, Zia’s Food Truck, Slice of the Hill, Cha Cha Chow, My Big Fat Greek Truck and Buzz’s Hawaiian Grill. Proceeds will benefit local nonprofit charities including the TEAM Food Pantry. Patrons are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for collection barrels that will be on site.

June 8-9: Collectables show

June 23: Fundraiser

Now - June 2: Book sale

40th Annual Swap - A – Rama Breweriana & Beer Can Collectibles Show takes place June 8-9 from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Grounds at 50 Rue St. Francois in Florissant.

June 15: Food Truck Knight

Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council #2951 and the city of Florissant will be cosponsoring a Food Truck Knight from 5 to 9 p.m. on the lot near the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine located at 50 rue St. Francois. The trucks will serve until 8 p.m. and performing at the event will be Rita Sextro and John Caravelli until 8 p.m. (Some trucks may serve later). The truck line up for the evening is: Destination Desserts, Sarah’s Cake

DEPJ Fund Raiser, “Spades & Bid Whist,” takes place from 6 – 10 p.m. at 432 Chez Paree in Hazelwood. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information call 314-736-5458 or visit www.depjfoundation.org.

June 23: Golf tournament

The Jennings Do-Dads are excited to announce the 25th annual Juvenile Justice Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Normandie Golf Club at 7605 St. Charles Rock Rd. in St. Louis. The tournament format will be a four-player team, 18-hole scramble. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each of four flights.

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There will be refreshments available during the event and all participants are invited to the Normandie Golf Club pavilion for food and beverages following the tournament. There will also be attendance prizes and plenty of fun for everyone. Team entry (four players) cost is $350 and includes greens fees, cart, limited beverages at course, attendance prizes and the post-tournament food and refreshments. Limited to the first 36 teams, entry forms and fees are preferred by May 31, although you may register and pay up to the day of the tournament. You can also pay online with a major credit card via PayPal at www.jenningsdodads.org. Register and pay by May 31, 2018 and the cost per foursome will be reduced to $320. Credit cards will be accepted the day of the tournament as a form of payment this year. All participants and donors will receive a tournament program. Golfers will receive a packet of gifts, handed out when registering on the day of the tournament.

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.

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 314615-4516.

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.

Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment ). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

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: 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 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

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 am 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 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. 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

3-4pm, 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 fourth Thursday of each month from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.

Thursdays: Quilting guild

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.

Thursdays: Blood pressure checks

Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.

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Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

2pm, 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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • May 30, 2018 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 group

A Way with Words Grief Support Ministry meets the fourth Saturday each month at Community Christ Fellowship (in the rear) at121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. For more information contact Pat Ryan at 314-605-3949.

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

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 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

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 the fall - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital

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

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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

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

Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171.

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

Diabetes Basics:

314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available yearround and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org

Center for Senior Renewal:

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

Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can

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Christian Center:

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Recovery

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100.

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit WWW.Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

Look Good…Feel Better

SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090.

SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599.

Smoking Cessation Classes:

Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177

Free Mammogram Screenings:

SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617

Speaker’s Bureau:

SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159

ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421.

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Former student in Hazelwood and Super Bowl champion coaching high school football Super Bowl champion and former Pittsburgh Steelers player Carey Davis will assume the role of coach of the Hazelwood Central High School football team beginning July 1. Davis currently serves as a sports analyst on ESPN in St. Louis and a sideline reporter for Learfield sports. He attended Hazelwood Central High School and participated in winning a state championship as a sophomore in 1996. He received a letter jacket in multiple sports during his high school career and due to his success in high school athletics he received an athletic scholarship to play football at the University of Illinois. Davis worked his way to become a three-year starter who helped lead his team to the first outright Big Ten Championship in nearly 20 years at Illinois. After graduating in May 2003 with a degree in sport management, he fulfilled his dream of playing in the National Football League (NFL), by earning the position of starting fullback with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007. In 2009, he proved to be a crucial weapon in the Pittsburgh offense and helped lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl XLIII victory. Davis’ mission as a coach is to groom young men into champions on and off the field through hard work and integrity. “It is not only our goal to provide quality teaching in the classroom but teachers and coaches on our athletic fields, and in life lessons” said Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, superintendent of schools. “We look forward to all that Coach Davis will bring to our central high school program.” * Thanks to Karen R. Miller, M.A., Public Relations Specialist, Hazelwood School District Rascals tied for first place The River City Rascals professional baseball team play in the West Division of the Frontier League with their home games at CarShield Field in O’Fallon. At the time of this writing the Rascals have won three in a row, better than any of the other

11 teams in the league for this young season. The most recent win was a 10-0 shellacking of the Schaumburg Boomers in friendly confines of CarShield Park. Leading the way offensively was catcher Mike Jurgella who had five times at bat with two singles and doubles and now batting at a .303 clip. Also, designated hitter Braxton Martinez was part of the fun as he socked two home runs in three times at bat earning six runs batted in. On the hill, lefty Lucas Laster pitched seven scoreless innings allowing only three hits striking out four. This was his only game pitched this year and naturally has a .000 earned run average. Closing out the game, reliever Jacob Gangelhoff allowed only one hit in two innings. NEXT HOME GAMES: • June 5, 6, 7 against the Normal CornBelters • June 8, 9, 10 against the Evansville Otters Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more details. * Working on all cylinders

I will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com 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, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL. com, among many other activities.

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Recipe: SAVORING SALAD SEASON ven though salads can be enjoyed yearround, the warmer months signal salad season for some fans of al fresco dining. Barbecues, family reunions, picnics, potlucks, block parties, pool parties or simple family dinners are a few reasons to savor the season, and all are ideal occasions to serve a salad. This versatile Middle Eastern-Inspired Bean Salad can be assembled ahead of time and served chilled or at room temperature.

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Beginning with a can of READ 3 or 4 Bean Salad can help streamline prep and provide a pleasing flavor to complement the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and mint in the salad. The hummus-based dressing combined with a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend gets a bright accent from a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. For additional salad inspiration, visit READSalads.com and AuntNellies.com.

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Middle Eastern-Inspired Bean Salad Prep time: 20 minutes | Servings: 6

Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) READ 3 or 4 Bean Salad 1/2 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes 1 small cucumber (4-5 inches long), cut in half lengthwise then thinly sliced crosswise 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Dressing: 2 tablespoons prepared hummus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon za’atar seasoning blend (or more to taste)

Directions: Drain bean salad. Discard liquid. Place bean salad in large bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, onions, parsley, mint, garlic and red pepper flakes to bean salad. Toss to combine. To make dressing: Combine hummus, lemon juice and seasoning; set aside. Add dressing to salad just before serving; toss to combine well. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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A few weeks ago, I wrote about the first two episodes of “Cobra Kai,” the brilliant 10-part continuation of “The Karate Kid” that previewed in theaters. When the episodes dropped on YouTube Red, I signed up for a free 30-day trial of that mature online channel to watch the rest of the series. Suffice it to say, I – and millions of other viewers – found it to be highly addictive. The series opens in present day as Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), the “ex-degenerate” who made life miserable for Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) in 1984, works at menial jobs. He’s an absentee father who lives in Reseda, drinks Coors Beer and eats pizza from convenience stores. After saving Miguel (Xolo Mariduena) from some parking lot bullies, Lawrence starts a new Cobra Kai dojo and Miguel becomes his first student. On the flip side, Daniel has his car dealerships, country club membership and a loving family. He even offers Johnny a discount on repairs to his car for old times’ sake. Daniel is on top of the heap but loses his balance after seeing the new Cobra Kai dojo while driving through town. He’s determined to shut Johnny down, even resorting to tactics that his late mentor, Mr. Miyagi, would find offensive. The series shows Johnny and Daniel as two sides of the same coin, especially when it comes to karate. Mr. Miyagi’s favorite pupil has let his love of martial arts fade to the point where he uses it in cheesy television commercials. Johnny has been struggling to make a living and his dojo helps him get his life back in order. Each man approaches karate in his own way with different degrees of success. Karate also influences the new members of the cast. Miguel, once the target of bullies, learns his lessons all too well from Sensei Lawrence. After the young man shows his moves in a cafeteria brawl, Cobra Kai gets

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more would-be members at the dojo. Miguel also wins the affections of Samantha (Mary Mouser), Daniel’s daughter who used to train in the family’s dojo years ago. Robby (Tanner Buchanan), Johnny’s estranged son, starts working for Daniel at his dealership simply to make his father mad. However, Daniel takes the young man under his wing, becoming a kind mentor to him. He teaches him Mr. Miyagi’s brand of karate that runs contrary Photo courtesy Sony Pictures to what’s being taught at Johnny’s school. The “Karate Kid” universe becomes bigger in “Cobra Kai” with its new characters. Still, the focus of the series is the unresolved conflict between Daniel and Johnny. Both men also have unresolved feelings for Ali Mills, the girl that got away from them in high school. (Elisabeth Shue, who played Ali, has not appeared in the series thus far.) “Cobra Kai” already has a green light for Season 2, and deservedly so. It uses the “crane technique” on the competition while honoring the spirit of Pat Morita, who played the wise Mr. Miyagi. It’s worth some serious binge watching. 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.

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Crossword: Farm to Table

‘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.

By Cindy Moore

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n case you’ve been living under a rock lately, crawl on out so you can be tortured like the rest of us. Last week, we were introduced to an interesting…err…annoying couple named, Yanny and Laurel. These two crazy kids have topped the, “What’s Trending” list, and blown out the internet tubes with their nonsensical names. I swear if I hear those names one more time I’ll stuff pimento into my ear holes! So while the black dress/blue dress became the viral optical illusion; the Yanny/Laurel has become the viral audio illusion. You may be asking, “What’s the science behind this Yanny, Laurel thing any who?” I’ll take it from here. It’s called an audio illusion; the mind is playing tricks on the ears. Scientists explain it this way: The acoustic information that makes us hear, “Yanny”, is higher frequency than the acoustic information that makes us hear, “Laurel”. The difference is also in the mechanics of the individual ear, meaning, a person might have a pair of sucky ears that don’t hear right. But that’s all scientific mumbo jumbo. Let me explain the difference in simple, relatable terms. With an optical illusion, sometimes I’ll go into a bakery and see a big, delicious cheesecake and my eyes will think I can eat half of it without gaining an ounce. But sure enough, the next morning I’ll

look at the scale and see five more pounds on it. Then I say to myself, “Naw, that’s just an optical illusion,” and I go eat the other half for breakfast. An audio illusion works like this. I’ll go into that same bakery and while I consider buying that big, delicious cheesecake, a little devil will appear on my shoulder and say, “YOLO baby! Eat it up!” At the same time, a little angel will plop on my opposite shoulder and softly suggest, “Do you really need an entire cheesecake, Butter Butt?!” After careful consideration, I will take a hunk of that cheesecake and stuff it into the little angel’s big fat mouth and be amazed at what a nice sound barrier cheesecake makes. So there you have it. Cheesecake works much better at stifling sound than pimento. I hope this has cleared things up. You’re welcome! 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.

ACROSS 1. *Key farm-to-table attribute 6. Goldfish or koi 10. Excessively abundant 14. Obelus, pl. 15. Black and white treat 16. Revise for publication 17. Swamp plant 18. “Saved by the ____” 19. Guilty, e.g. 20. Looking at 22. Silage storage 24. Building add-on 25. James ____ Jones 27. Baloney 29. *____ varieties 33. Greek letter N, pl. 34. Caterer’s coffee pots 35. *Key component of manure 37. Lady’s wrap 41. Fleur-de-____ 42. Accustom 44. River in Spain 45. Sailing vessel with two masts 48. Evoke emotion 49. 2016 animated musical 50. Female sib 52. *____ breeds 54. *Lettuce units 57. ____ well ____ someone 58. Small one in a large

machine 59. Per person 61. Peace of mind 65. Os in XOXO 67. Takes to court 69. Away from harbor 70. Biblical twin 71. Final notice 72. *Food ____, as in distance 73. Shade-loving plant 74. “____ a soul” 75. Game outcome DOWN 1. Leave in the dust 2. Do as directed 3. Relinquish 4. Capital of Algeria 5. Relating to spleen 6. *Corn holder 7. Bellicose deity 8. Archeologist’s find 9. *”The Omnivore’s Dilemma” author 10. One in a set 11. Lazybones 12. *____-to-table, farmto-table alternative 13. And others, for short 21. Search blindly 23. Cross to bear 26. Duck-like divers 28. Holy Wednesday 29. a.k.a. Dr. Robert Bruce

Banner 30. It’s between Ohio and Ontario 31. Research facil. 32. Oral cavity 36. Snooped 38. “Summertime” of Porgy and Bess, e.g. 39. POTUS’ West one 40. Private theater box 43. Computer message 46. *Harvest subscription, acr. 47. *Honey-producing facility 49. Astringent drug 51. *What’s in ____? 53. I-resembling supports 54. Canine foe 55. Daytime moth 56. Aqua-lung 58. *One who runs the show 60. George or Louis to Kate and William 62. Capital on a fjord 63. Nostradamus, e.g. 64. Alleviate 66. *”Full ____,” on a seed package 68. Wilbur’s home

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