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July 4, 2018

Reimaging the Arch The new Museum at the Gateway Arch opened on July 3 with a focus on accessibility and interaction

Around Town Largest lineup yet announced for LouFest 2018. Pg. 3 Need a good Book? Check out a Local Author Spotlight. Pg. 4

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By Charlotte Beard The new Museum at the Gateway Arch opened on July 3. The opening was kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the new West Entrance followed by the opening to the public. The museum changes are part of the overall City Arch River project. Tom Nagel, Communications Manager for Gateway Arch Park Foundation (formerly City Arch River Foundation), shared that the project was a collaboration with National Park Service, Great Rivers Greenway, Bi-State Development, Jefferson National Parks Association, and Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT). The project’s overall cost was $380 million. “It comes from many different sources,” said Nagel. “This is a public-private partnership; a really unique way of achieving a new visitor experience, solving a lot of issues with infrastructure and reimagining the Arch for the future. It took a lot of partners and different funding sources.” In the past, visitors would enter the museum at the legs of the Arch. Now they will enter a glass door entrance to an airconditioned lobby. There is an Explore St. Louis information desk with volunteers to provide information about things to do in the St. Louis region. Also, there is easy access to restrooms upon entering and the ticket counter to purchase tickets for the ride to the top of the Arch or a riverboat cruise. The museum visit is free. “Once you walk down into the museum, the exhibits are totally renovated. It’s still about the westward expansion period with the United States but there is also a huge focus on St. Louis’ role. You’ll learn all about St. Louis’ history from its founding in 1764 to the completion of the Gateway Arch in

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1965 – 201 years of history.” The museum has also updated how it accommodates visitors of various abilities. They have incorporated a universal design element. “The museum designers are thinking differently about how they create exhibits now,” stated Nagel. “Old museums might be objects in glass cases that you can’t touch and can only see, and it might have a caption that you can only see and read. The new museum…everything is designed with our universal design in mind. For many of our artifacts, you’ll see the real thing in the display case but outside the display case we’ll

have tactile models where you can touch the artifacts. Things like tools that American Indians used, tools that fur trappers would have used. We have some interesting architectural things in the museum like a recreation of a French colonial house. You can walk into that house but next to it is a tactile model, so you can feel what the whole structure looks like. That’s for people who are blind or (have problem) seeing, but really learners of all ages want to touch and experience things using more than one sense.” See ‘ARCH’ page 2

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Florissant appoints new director of public works Todd Hughes has been selected as the city of Florissant’s new Director of Public Works. Hughes has over 20 years of engineering experience working most recently as a Project Manager for the city of St. Charles, and served formerly as the Assistant Director of Public Works with the city of Webster Groves. Hughes holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri, St. Louis/Washington University. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). Louis Jearls, P.E retired as Director of Public Works and Health effective, May 31 after serving the city for over 35 years setting high standards of infrastructure maintenance with city forces

and contractors and implemented a strong code enforcement team and vector control team to assist in the health and safety of our residents and maintain property values. Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider would like to thank Lou for his many valuable years of service and also for his willingness to stay on as a consultant during the transition to and indoctrination of the new director. Schneider said he is looking forward to working with Hughes and is grateful to Jearls for his dedication to his staff, employees and the residents of the city of Florissant. Photo courtesy city of Florissant

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Nagel went on to explain the changes made to the original 1976 construction to better accommodate mobility. “You can use any mobility device and get around very easily. Also, the way things are displayed (have been) lowered so people who are using wheelchairs or even just children that are a little short, are able to read and interact with everything in the museum,” Nagel said. Beyond the museum, the whole park has been redesigned with accessibility in mind. One of the signature pieces is the Park Over the Highway which is an extension of Luther Ely Smith Square. Before when people came to the Arch from downtown they had to cross over Memorial Drive twice with the highway trench in between. Now they can go right into the new museum and into the entrance. “On the east side of Gateway Arch National Park there used to be just a grand staircase in the middle and stairs on the side and now we’ve added ramps on either side of the grand staircase and on either side of the overlook stairs. So, four ramps—two on either side of the Arch that go to and from the river. There’s access throughout the park now,” Nagel said. The universal design theme continues to the Arch itself. “One of the great examples of universal design in the museum is the Keystone exhibit. Picture going to the top of the Arch. You (must) walk down two flights of stairs and then the pod is very small so it’s not for everyone – 630 feet in the air. So, if you are afraid of heights (or) claustrophobic you might not want to do it. It’s also not accessible to people that use wheelchairs. So, directly underneath the Keystone in the museum, in the tram lobby, we built a two-scale replica of the piece at the top and we’ve installed a webcam at the top of the Arch. Down in the replica of the Arch you get a live feed of what the view is that day from the top. So, now everyone can get that experience of being at the top even if it’s not accessible to them, afraid to go, or they don’t have time to go all the way to the top. Going to the top is so much a part of the symbolism of the Arch – the thrill of being up there. When you’re there you think about the engineers that built it and all the innovation that the Arch represents,” Nagel said. Because of the overall reimaging of Gateway Arch National Park, the Gateway Arch Park Foundation is working to “activate” the park by hosting various events. Visit www.archpark.org/events/summersocial for information about this Thursday’s free July 5 event at Kiener Plaza featuring a sampling of events and activities the foundation hosts throughout the year. Photos courtesy the Gateway Arch Park Foundation

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The Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association holds its amateur series for the first time at the Florissant Golf Club On June 11 the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association (MAGA) held its annual Amateur Series at the Florissant Golf Club. Fifty-two golfers from all over the area participated in the event and all were very pleased with the course conditions and the excellent customer service they received from the entire staff. There are only six other courses in the area that get chosen each year to host the Amateur Series golf event. Below

are the winners and their scores: Open Division Winner: Gage Brauns (74), Net Open Division Winner: Dwayne Leslie (66), Senior Open Division Winner: Ollie Crow (72), Senior Net Division Winner: Bill Slantz (60), Super Senior Open Division Winner: Schooner (78) and Super Senior Net Division Winner: Dick Adkins (59).

Diva Dash volunteers needed The Diva Dash is a 5K run/walk with TREE House of Greater St. Louis (TH) as the beneficiary. This race will start at The Muny upper parking lot in Forest Park on July 21. Diva Dash is partnering with TREE House of Greater St. Louis to present this 5K and is in need of volunteers to help the race run smoothly. For more information about TH, visit www.thstl.org. July 20: shift: 1:30 – 6 p.m. Hand out race packets and t-shirts to participants - at the Big River Running Company

at 606 N and South Rd. in University City. July 21: Forest Park, St. Louis: various shifts depending upon assignment (you choose your assignment) from 6 9:30 a.m. Duties include: Course monitor, packet pick-up, water aid station, medals, finish line duties, post race food, awards and results, etc.

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Florissant appoints new director of finance Kimberlee Johnson has been selected as the city of Florissant’s new Director of Finance, effective June 11. Johnson has over 25 years of accounting experience with privately held corporations, nonprofit organizations and with municipal government, serving most recently as the Sr. Financial Manager with MCR, LLC/Paragon Photo courtesy city of Florissant Technology Group Inc., which provides financial management to federal agencies with contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense. She also served as the Finance Director for the city of Centreville, Illinois. She holds a bachelor of science in accounting from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. Johnson replaces Randall McDaniel who retired, effective May 31, after serving the city for 29 years and maintaining high standards for keeping the city fiscally responsible.

The opportunities are listed all in one place for easy sign-up: https://runsignup.com/Race/ Volunteer/MO/StLouis/DivaDash5KStLouis.

Largest lineup yet announced for LouFest 2018 LouFest 2018 has announced its largest lineup ever, with legendary rock artist Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters headlining the festival, which will again include a diverse range of artists from indie rock to hip-hop to country. Musicians from St. Louis will be featured heavily – including veteran Michael McDonald and several local jazz, heritage, roots and blues bands from the Kranzberg Arts Foundation artists in residence program who will perform on a fourth stage. The 2017 event was a sell-out with more than 60,000 attending over the two days. It was held on the Upper Muny Grounds and Festival Plaza, and will again in 2018, as Forest Park’s Central Fields remain under renovation. LouFest U, produced in partnership with the St. Louis Regional Chamber, is a Friday night event exclusively for area university students. It will feature its own entertainment to be announced soon. “We couldn’t be more excited about the size and depth of the 2018 lineup,” says Mike Van Hee managing partner with Listen Live Entertainment.

“St. Louis loves the rock legends as much as the modern innovators and LouFest 2018 delivers on both more than ever before.” Major sponsors include Enterprise, ABInBev, Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Express Scripts and the Kranzberg Arts Foundation. Beer and cocktail lovers will have more options to quench their collective thirsts as the festival expands “BrewFest,” a collaboration with the Brewers Guild featuring locally crafted beers on tap. St. Louis’ larger independent brewers – 4 Hands, Schlafly and Urban Chestnut – will host enhanced experiences and festival inspired offerings. Introduced last year, Fizz & Folly will return featuring the handywork of the area’s best craft cocktail mixologists. The guest experience will include the popular VIP, LouKidz, Noshpit and Market Square zones with their own events, food and merchandise. The festival is family friendly, with kids 12-and-under free with a paying adult.

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Flag retirement ceremony held in Florissant

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On June 9, the American Legion Post 444 hosted a flag retirement ceremony at the Florissant City Hall. In attendance were Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider, Florissant Police Chief Timothy J. Lowery, Post 444 Commander Bill

Schnarr, Philip Gaffney, Harold Sohn and three Boy Scouts, Dre Forsythe, Jacob Sohn, Jesse Forsythe, who were asked to lead the people in The Pledge of Allegiance.

Local Author Spotlight: Rebecca Clark

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Rebecca Clark, Hazelwood East High School alumna, is bringing encouragement and imagination to children worldwide through a book that she just recently authored, “I Dream To Be.” Clark graduated from East High school in 2001. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in business technology from Southeast Missouri State University and her masters in communications from Lindenwood University. However, her love for writing started as a young child. “For as long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed writing,” said Clark. “As a child, I had a huge imagination. I would take the encyclopedia and re-write paragraphs of the book to fill up my notebooks. Then as a teenager, I would submit poetry and short stories to an online poetry network.” The idea for writing a book came while she was in college. However, it wasn’t until she had children that Clark was inspired to write a children’s book. “Having children of my own created the idea to write a children’s book. Also, being involved in the community and having hands-on experiences with children, developed my interest in understanding the need for early literacy,” said Clark. “I Dream To Be” is meant to expand the creativity and imagination in children. “This is a book of encouragement for children to dream with endless possibilities. The main character encourages her friends to dream and to believe that anything is possible. The book is engaging, it guides learning discussions and captures early readers to be inspired,” said Clark. “My mission is for all kids to know they are witty, clever, and creative. My advice for anyone who wants to become an author, I would say it’s already in you. You are the author of your life and there is a story waiting to be told,” she said.

You can purchase “I Dream To Be” at Amazon.com or on Rebecca’s website: wittykidsclub.com

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Normandy middle school nationally recognized by American Scholastic Press Association

The Normandy 7th-8th Grade Center (N78C) student newspaper staff earned second place in the American Scholastic Press Association Scholastic Newspaper Awards for their publication, “The Viking Times.” The newspaper’s publishing is incorporated into a unique curriculum called the Normandy Project Lab, led by English Language Arts teacher Dr. Inda Schaenen. In addition to core contributing staff, submissions are accepted from any N78C student

and staff member. This year, the newspaper also included submissions from Normandy High School students and staff. Pictured here are “The Viking Times” core contributing staff at the Normandy 7th-8th Grade Center (from left): Marshawn Williams, Samantha Woods, Terriona Thomas, Christina Parker, Javon Calmese, Leonard Rose, Leah Garner and teacher Dr. Inda Schaenen.

Alpha Kappa Alpha donates backpacks to Normandy elementary school

School

Hazelwood Board of Education approves thematic middle school Recently the Hazelwood School District (HSD) Board of Education approved plans for a thematic selective enrollment school for gifted and talented middle school students. Thematic instruction is the organization of a curriculum around macro themes that integrates basic disciplines like reading, math and science with the exploration of a broad subjects, such as gifted and talented, communities, international, etc. Thematic instruction is a way of teaching and learning, whereby many areas of the curriculum are connected and integrated within a theme. A district subcommittee comprised of 38 members representing 11 elementary schools, six middle schools, HSD curriculum department, the HNEA, and parents met from September through December 2017, to research possible thematic schools, areas of focus and programming. One of the themes explored was a selective enrollment middle school for gifted and talented students. “The selective enrollment site for gifted and talented students will increase quality, access and duration of our gifted programs at the middle school level,” said Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, superintendent of schools. “The site plans to follow the international baccalaureate (IB) model, which focus on world language and global perspectives, work toward specific student certificates, and create an inclusive community of problem solvers and critical thinkers.” District administration, faculty, and staff will use the upcoming year as a planning year. The school is projected to launch under this new model for the 2019-2020 school year. The new thematic school will be housed at Hazelwood Northwest Middle School in Florissant. “In keeping with our Hazelwood NOW Strategic Plan, we are excited about our continued investment in new and innovative programs for students. We will spend next school year planning Hazelwood’s first thematic school for gifted and talented middle school students and prepare them for future success,” said Collins-Hart. For more information visit: http://bit.ly/2L80HTX

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 Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative (Back row, from left) Anthony Taylor, Lucas Crossing assistant principal stands with members of Omicron Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: Cheryl White, Lucas Crossing library media specialist; Ebony Hester; Ashley O’Neal, 1st vice president; Pamela Morris-Thornton, president; Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge, Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board vice president and 2013-2014 president; Frances Davis; Patricia Johnson; Jeanette McAllister-McDonald; Dr. Tiffany McConnell, Lucas Crossing principal (front row, from left) LCEC students Anyla Boyd Johnson, Daria Vaugh, Mia Abercrombie, Bryanna Bailey, Jordyn Brown, Makiya Ivory and Jade Ross.

Members of Omicron Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Inc. donated 60 backpacks to students at Lucas Crossing Elementary Complex. During the Central Regional Conference in April, 2,300 backpacks were collected with donations benefiting 16 schools and nonprofits in the metropolitan St. Louis area. According to Ashley O’Neal, first vice president of the chapter, the sorority works to promote the learning process by providing substantial support to students through its One Million Backpacks program. Through the initiative, members donate and distribute one million backpacks and related school supplies to students over the fouryear period. “920,000 backpacks have been collected by

AKA at the international level prior to April 2018,” said Pamela Morris-Thornton, president of Omicron Eta Omega Chapter. “We’re on track to meet the one million backpack goal by July 2018!” added O’Neal. On the local level, Omicron Eta Omega Chapter will further AKA efforts to support student learning and development by partnering with Lucas Crossing to implement a mentoring program for girls in the fall. “I’m delighted to see the relationship between AKA and the Normandy Schools Collaborative deepen,” said Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge, Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board vice president and past president of Omicron Eta Omega Chapter. “This partnership will enrich us all.”

Business

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New cigar and cocktail lounge opens in Florissant Two local men, Anthony Bowlson and Lonnel Walden, realized their dream and made it come true in Old Town Florissant. Smoke ‘N’ Sip, is a tastefully decorated and definitely upscale establishment that specializes in enhanced cigar smoking pleasure paired with a broad selection of specialty drinks, fine liquors, wines and beers. The walk-in humidor tells the real tale: over 200 brands of cigars to choose from (or bring your own cigar) and a comfortable chair in which to enjoy it. Televisions abound and smooth jazz artists play live every Friday evening from 8 to 10 p.m. Smoke ‘N’ Sip is located at 411rue St. Francois in Florissant and is open Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Fri. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. – midnight. Visit the website: www.smokensip.net, or email: smokeandsip411@ gmail.com or call 314-395-5024 for more information.

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Hazelwood officials join other local dignitaries breaking ground for TradePort’s first speculative building Officials representing the city of Hazelwood as well as other local dignitaries, including State Representative Gretchen Bangert, Dist. 69, gathered to participate in a ground-breaking event on June 7 for Hazelwood TradePort (HTP). This new industrial business park, which is one of five in Hazelwood, is a 325-acre development tract with the potential to support up to four million square feet of new construction. Located just north of St. Louis Outlet Mall, all the buildings and roads will be elevated above the 500-year flood plain. NorthPoint Development, based in Kansas City, is the developer. The groundbreaking event marked the first of two industrial buildings to be constructed. The first structure, featuring a ceiling height of 36 feet, is slated for completion in fall of 2018. Both facilities will total nearly 750,000 square feet. In all, NorthPoint plans to build eight industrial buildings. “The value of the abatement for all eight buildings may be about $55.5 million,” Hazelwood Economic Developer David Cox said. The Hazelwood City Council played a key role by approving several resolutions that issued approximately $50 million in Chapter 100 industrial revenue bonds which will facilitate up to 18 years of tax abatement. This also includes a sales tax exemption on construction materials. Hazelwood used tax abatements and other development incentives for NorthPoint when it acquired Hazelwood Logistics Center (HLC) in 2015. At the time, HLC was foreclosed on and in need of environmental clean-up. NorthPoint is credited with resurrecting HLC by completing nine large industrial buildings

Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood Officials gathering to participate in a ground-breaking event on June 7 for Hazelwood TradePort included (from left) State Representative Gretchen Bangert, Dist. 69, Ward 6 Councilman Warren “Butch” Taylor, Ward 1 Councilwoman Carol Stroker, Ward 2 Councilman Bob Aubuchon, Ward 7 Councilwoman Ro Hendon and North County Incorporated President Rebecca Zoll.

in three years. Its economic impact to the region consists of 1.9 million square feet of warehouse/office space, the creation of more than 1,817 jobs, and a capital investment of about $109 million. Recently, the St. Louis Business Journal selected Hazelwood Logistics Center as a 2018 Building St. Louis Award recipient. It was chosen as one of three finalists for the Public/Private Project more than $10 million award category “The city of Hazelwood looks forward to continuing its successful partnership with NorthPoint. After receiving a 2018 Building St. Louis Award for Hazelwood Logistics Center, we’re eager once again to work with NorthPoint on another massive industrial business park that will drive economic growth for the entire region,” Hazelwood Mayor Matthew Robinson said. NorthPoint estimates that HTP will produce over 3,000 jobs and approximately $240 million in capital investments. Over the years, the city of Hazelwood has earned the reputation as being the economic engine for the North St. Louis County area because of its strong industrial base. It is the home to several U.S. and foreign corporations, including three large biotech firms – Covidien Healthcare, bioMérieux (France) and Aesculap (Germany). There are 14 Fortune 1000 companies operating in Hazelwood as well. The addition of HTP adds another cylinder in Hazelwood’s engine block to help fuel more growth in jobs and businesses operating in the North County area. This not only has a positive ripple effect on the whole St. Louis County region, but it gives the state of Missouri more leverage to attract businesses in a highly competitive global marketplace.

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Business

Christmas in July to support our troops It will be Christmas in July at West Community Credit Union who is hosting a drive to support our troops and military families throughout the month. West Community Credit Union has partnered with H.E.R.O.E.S. Care to collect and distribute supplies to the troops overseas, as well as items needed for military families here at home. West Community will have collection bins at each of their branches, including Florissant, O’Fallon, Lake Saint Louis, Brentwood and Kirkwood. Everyone is invited to donate individually-sized

packaged supplies for troops overseas. H.E.R.O.E.S. Care requests packages of nuts, individually wrapped beef jerky, batteries, and personal care items such as deodorant, foot powder, Chap Stick, first aid supplies like cough drops and band aids. Military families need nonperishable food items such as peanut butter, jelly, boxed mac and cheese, cereal, uncooked dry pasta, hamburger helper, canned fruit, etc. A complete list can be found in the branches and at www.westcommunitycu.org. West Community can also accept cash donations to help H.E.R.O.E.S. Care purchase much needed items.

Thanks to the relationship between H.E.R.O.E.S. Care and the regional food banks, non-perishable food items can be purchased at an average of 10 cents per pound. A gift of only $10 provides 100 pounds of food for a military family struggling to make ends meet. Please visit one of their locations to drop off your donation during regular business hours during the month of July. Contact 636-720-2400 or www. westcommunitycu.org with any questions.

Advertiser Profile: Inventory: never so high, prices: never so low

By Russ Patton, owner of Byerly RV Summer is here! We have been waiting as anxiously as you have. 2017 was a record year for Byerly RV. 2018 marks our 70th year in business. Our general manager, Warren, and sales manager, Pat, spent the end of last year planning for a huge celebration. They ordered early and ordered big to avoid the coming price increases. Our inventory has never been so high and our prices so low. Rebates of $1,000 to $5,000 in addition to our regular discounts apply to all 2018 travel trailers, fifth-wheels and motorhomes in stock. Another reason for fireworks in July! This may be the season of high temperatures, but it’s the season of low prices at Byerly RV. 70 years! It has been a slow and steady climb. Three generations of new and repeat buyers is a tribute to our quality-based foundation. We couldn’t have become No. 1 in Missouri and a Top 50 RV Dealer in North America if we were a high-priced dealer, as some competitors try to claim. We shop as hard as our customers to find the highest value for the lowest price. If we look like we are a high-priced store it’s because we reinvest so much in our business to offer better sales

and service.

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Shopping for value in one of the pillars of our model for success. We can offer the top brands and models, such as Allegro/Tiffin, Thor and Winnebago motorhomes and Passport (No. 1 lightweight travel trailer in the country) and its sister entry level brand the Hideout. In all we offer over 20 brands of RVs including six brands of fifth-wheels including sport utility models. Using price alone to compare is risky and usually influences first-time buyers. That may explain why we usually have such a good selection of traded in, late model entry level models sold by mass merchandisers. If you really want to save money, check out our selection of “like-new” trade-ins. The true measure of satisfaction comes after the sale when the purchase either lives up to or fails to live up to your expectations. If you feel pressured and rushed during the buying process, take a break. Come see us. See why Byerly has become known as the “Center of the RV World.”

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July 4: Independence Day activities

July 13: Splish Splash Summer Bash

The theme of this year’s Fourth of July parade in Bridgeton is Dreams Come True Under Red, White and Blue. The parade begins at 10 a.m. The parade route starts on Benedetta at Lockport and proceeds to Tideland, turns on to Majella, then on to Natural Bridge, ending at Target. Evening activities at the Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex (BMAC) begin at 6 p.m. The evening will include music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. Details are available on the Bridgeton website www.bridgetonmo.com.

The annual Splish Splash Summer Bash for Florissant youth, grades fivethrough-eight takes place at Bangert Pool from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Participants will enjoy pizza, soda, games and lots more. Admission will be by ticket only. Tickets may be purchased at JFK Community Center and the James J. Eagan Center and are$5 for residents, $7 for non-residents. The child’s 2018 resident cards must be shown to receive the resident rate. For more information call the JFK Center at 314-921-4250 or the JJE Center at 314-921-4466.

July 7: Art exhibit:

July 21: Health fair

Art exhibit at Good Shepherd Art Gallery at 252 S. Florissant Rd. in Ferguson titled “I am a Human Being.” Reception is from 4 – 6 p.m. and features the work of six artists. See Good

Health Fair 2018 takes place at the Ferguson Community Empowerment Center at 9420 West Florissant from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-register by calling 314-747-9355. The Salvation Army

and Christian Hospital, partners in the Pathway to Health program at the Ferguson Community Empowerment Center, are hosting Health Fair 2018 in partnership with the city of Ferguson, Southeast Ferguson Community Association and Alpha Kapa Alpha Sorority Incorporated – Omicron Theta Omega Chapter. The Ferguson Community Empowerment Center is co-owned by The Salvation Army and the Urban League. Health Fair 2018 includes: free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings, Siteman Mammogram Bus (by appointment only); call 314-747-7222 or 800-6003606, dental screenings provided by Gateway to Oral Health Foundation, multiple educational booths, kids fun area, free healthy snacks and much more. For more information, call 314439-8306.

July 31: Troop support drive

ration 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.

Support Our Troops Drive will take place during the month of July at West Community Credit Union. Donation bins will be set-up in the lobbies of all locations to collect items for deployed troops and for military families here at home. All donations will be distributed through H.E.R.O.E.S. Care, a local charity that supports troops and their families nationwide. Visit your local West Community branch or our web site at www.westcommunitycu. org for a complete list of requested items. Monetary donations will also be accepted at the branches.

Mondays: A cappella singers

Aug. 4: Rummage sale

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.

Big rummage sale takes place from 7 – 11 a.m. at Florissant Presbyterian Church at 660 Charbonier Rd. in Florissant.

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 Transfigu-

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

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.

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

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

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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.

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 the fall - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded. Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice

beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

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Jennings

Do-Dads

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group

Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737

HEALTH Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation

Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954.

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.

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 help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157.

Christian Center:

Hospital

Recovery

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

What’s Happening

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 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

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

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

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

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

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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

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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.

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

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

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Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com

Sports you see with Gary B... Rascal’s sitting good as July blasts off 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. As the month begins, the team has won the last six out of 10 games good enough to have them tied for first place with the Southern Illinois Miners. The past weekend was a real challenge for the team as they played in the Evansville Otters’ backyard who is right with them in the standings of the West Division. The O’Fallon club dominated all three games played winning the Friday’s game 5-3, Saturday 7-6 and the finale 8-2. That capped off their fourth straight win keeping them in the thick of things as the last week begins before the mid-season draws near. The Sunday game was a highlight for starting pitcher Jonny Ortiz who won his first professional start on the mound. Ortiz played well for the Rascals, allowing just one earned run and two hits in six innings, while walking two and striking out four. He retired the final 10 hitters he faced in a row and counted on Jacob Gangelhoff, Matt Chavarria and Joe Iorio to combine for three scoreless innings out of the Rascals bullpen to seal the win. NEXT HOME GAMES: • Jul 6, 7, 8 against the Juliet Slammers Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for details. * Good numbers near the mid way through the season All-Star activities and game set for next week The River City Rascals, CarShield Field, and the city of O’Fallon will be hosting the 2018 Frontier League All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Tuesday, July 10 will feature a home run derby contest with four former St. Louis Cardinal sluggers Jim Edmonds, Rick Ankiel, Mark Whiten and Ray Lankford participating in the 2018 Frontier League Home Run Derby. The next day, Wednesday, July 11, the All-Star game will be played. * The place to be in early July

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Student-athletes excel at UMSL The Great Lakes Valley Conference has identified 16 University of Missouri-St. Louis student-athletes who have earned the GLVC Council of Presidents’ Academic Excellence Award. The honorees of the GLVC Council of Presidents’ Academic Excellence Award exemplify the outstanding student-athletes in the GLVC. Each honoree has exhausted his or her eligibility as a collegiate athlete and maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average throughout their academic career. In addition, to be eligible for the award, the student-athlete must have competed in the GLVC for a minimum of two years and completed 96 credit hours with the student-athlete having already graduated or graduation being anticipated. A student-athlete can only earn the distinguished honor one time in his or her career. UMSL’s honorees include: Jacob Monti, baseball; Jake Morsch, baseball; Cooper Vinz, baseball; D.J. White, men’s basketball; Ares Boira, women’s golf; Alexa Capesius, women’s golf; Stefaniya Ivanova, women’s golf; Martin Jacobsson, men’s golf; Markus Lindberg, men’s golf; Pim Boonstra, men’s soccer; Baylee Williams, women’s soccer; Kristoffer Lindal, men’s tennis; Kristine Lindal, women’s tennis; Tara Roggemann, volleyball; Danielle Waedekin, volleyball; Angie Quiroga, women’s swimming. In all, 348 student-athletes earned the prestigious honor, marking the third time more than 300 honorees have been recognized since the award was first inaugurated in the spring of 2010. * Excelling in the classroom AND in sports 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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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pecorino and Hazelnuts Recipe courtesy of Keri Glassman, MS, RDN

Ingredients: Lemon Dressing: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Salad: 1/2 cup hazelnuts, lightly crushed olive oil, to taste rosemary, to taste salt, to taste pepper, to taste 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped 1/3 cup finely sliced red onion 4 tablespoons Lemon Dressing 1 grapefruit, segmented 1/3 cup shredded pecorino cheese Directions: Heat oven to 375 F. To make Lemon Dressing: mix olive oil,

lemon juice, salt and pepper. On lined baking sheet, toss hazelnuts with olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper, to taste. Roast 10-15 minutes, or until lightly brown; let cool.

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‘The First Purge’ shows how it all started

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In 2013, “The Purge,” written and directed by James DeMonaco, arrived in theaters. The premise was deceptively simple: a group of politicians called the “New Founding Fathers of America” started an annual traditional where citizens can commit any crime they wish, including murder. The goal is for participants to release all their pent-up frustrations and aggressions in one 12-hour period. Not the typical horror film, DeMonaco’s screenplay was more of a thoughtful commentary on society than a slasher film. Ethan Hawke played James Sandin, a family man who became wealthy by selling security systems used during the Purge. When James allowed a man caught outside during the Purge to come inside the family home, things turned decidedly ugly. Due in theaters for the July 4 holiday, “The First Purge” looks back at how the annual event began. As with the first three films in the franchise, this film poses a lot of questions about human nature. Would people take advantage of the opportunity to kill an annoying co-worker, steal the things they always wanted or burn down their neighborhood if it was legal? Will family grudges turn deadly during the annual event? DeMonaco’s screenplays are rich in details, peeling back the layers of the Purge. Actor Frank Grillo, for instance, played former police sergeant Leo Barnes in “The Purge: Anarchy,” the second film. Barnes lost his son to a drunk driver and waited for that 12-hour free pass to get his revenge. Spending the night on the streets in his car gave the former police officer insight into the true meaning and purpose of the Purge. Grillo reprised his role in “The Purge: Election Year,” which arrived in

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theaters in the middle of the 2016 race to the White House. Leo Barnes became head of security for Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), a U.S. Senator and presidential front-runner. If elected, Senator Roan planned to abolish the Purge, but the New Founding Fathers won’t allow that. Grillo was the only one she can trust, and he put his life on the line to keep her safe. Here writer/director DeMonaco once again offered more details into the Purge. As Leo and Charlie sought safe refuge, they saw shinPhoto courtesy Blumhouse Productions ing examples of compassion and humanity. Two women, for example, drove an ambulance through the streets to aid victims of the violence. Doctors who oppose the Purge spent those 12 hours in an underground bunker tending to the injured. James DeMonaco wrote the script for “The First Purge,” but he didn’t direct this installment. Still, his influence will be felt throughout the fourth film. If you haven’t seen any of the films, this one may be a good place to start. “The First Purge,” rated R for strong disturbing violence throughout, pervasive language, some sexuality and drug use, arrives in theaters on July 4. 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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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: Famous Families

‘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

Moore On Life Kids today are becoming way too squishy or should I say, parents today are creating squishy kids. It’s true. Back in the day, we were placed outside until nightfall and forced to use our imaginations and find creative ways to occupy our time. We learned to appreciate the outdoors by collecting rocks and interesting sticks – mainly to hit each other with, but they only created minor welts and made us tougher. We’d never dream of tattling. It would never end well in our favor. Kid running inside: “Mom! Jimmy hit me with a rock.” Mom watching soap opera: “Good, you probably deserved it. Now get back outside before I hit you with a stick!” Today’s kids are over-managed. Their lives are driven by agendas and chock full of scheduling. Aside from school all day, they must come home to calendars filled with lessons for voice or ballet or musical instruments. Then there’s karate, swim, soccer, basket, base, volley, foot, tee and every other kind of ball. Any spare moments in between are filled with smart phoning: texting, posting selfies, Facebooking, Instagraming, Snapchatting, Tweeting and then on to the video games. Try sending a kid outside today and see what happens. Kid running inside: “Mom! Jimmy hit me with a rock!” Mom watching YouTube: “Good, that’s what you get for going outside! Never do it again. You’ve got your Tai Chi lessons in a half hour.

Go practice your bassoon then record it and paste it on grandma’s Facebook wall while your dad and I file a lawsuit against Jimmy’s parents.” Children need less schedule packing and more time to just be kids. We’re equally guilty. Recently we took our grandson out to a fancy kid’s center. There were all kinds of things to stimulate young developing minds: hands on puzzles, videos and movies to watch and all kinds of touch and play interaction gadgets as well as fun nature walks. Afterwards we were feeling proud of our excursion choice. It was a feast for his little senses. We asked our three-year old what was most memorable about the adventure. He answered without hesitating: “Well, there were some really, really interesting sticks there.” Out of the mouth of babes.

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Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

ACROSS 1. Ankle support, e.g. 6. Talk, talk, talk 9. Shakespeare, e.g. 13. Pretend 14. C.E.O.’s degree 15. Printer cartridge contents 16. Smells 17. 16th birthday gift? 18. Undo laces 19. *Film-makers Francis or Sofia 21. *NFL’s Archie, Peyton or Eli 23. Famous T-Rex 24. Bud holder 25. “For ____ a jolly...” 28. Like the White Rabbit 30. This hot! 35. In the middle of 37. Acid gritty-textured apple 39. Star bursts 40. Apple’s apple, e.g. 41. Provide with ability 43. *Brangelina partner 44. ____ vs. pathos 46. “CliffsNotes,” e.g. 47. Dissenting clique 48. Unquestioning ones 50. College party chant 52. Like a wallflower 53. Whiskey without water

55. Scheduled to arrive 57. *Jermaine, Michael, or LaToya 61. *Bobby or Jack 65. ____ acid 66. *O’Shea Jackson Jr.’s father ____ Cube 68. *Donny and ____ 69. Revolving mechanism 70. mL 71. Cruising 72. Place at an angle 73. “____, drink, and be merry” 74. Required things DOWN 1. Coalition of countries 2. Make over 3. At the summit 4. C in ROTC 5. Imbue with soul 6. “It’s fun to stay at the ____” 7. Bar association 8. Deserved consequence 9. Capital of West Germany, 1949-1989 10. Against, prefix 11. Horse control 12. Fortune-telling coffee remnant 15. Go to NPR, e.g. 20. Renter’s paper 22. Pharaoh’s cobra

24. Judge’s pronouncement 25. *Kunta Kinte’s descendant and author 26. Be theatrical 27. Bridge of ____, Venice 29. Chinatown gang 31. *”Blackish” dad’s dad 32. Brown, Dartmouth and Yale, e.g. 33. Naturally, in slang 34. *”All the Money in the World” family 36. Gloom partner 38. *Family with two former Presidents 42. Chopin’s composition 45. Metal detector, e.g. 49. New, prefix 51. Armed robber, e.g. 54. “Pokémon,” e.g. 56. Related on mother’s side 57. Jelly holders 58. Every which way 59. Make a reference 60. Be savvy 61. Same as Celt 62. Gaelic 63. Cashed in one’s chips 64. Those not opposed 67. Langley, VA agency SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9