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October 6, 2021

Investing in the community Local entrepreneur opens coffee shop in Florissant with a focus on giving back to the larger community

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By Wendy Todd Entrepreneur Nyshaun Harvey was in college at UMSL when she decided to veer off her intended path and open her own business, a daycare center. And now her most recent venture, Latte Lounge, which opened last November is taking off in Florissant, serving up coffee and community.

Harvey wanted to start an enterprise that would bring people together and give back to the Florissant community.

“I wanted to invest back into my community,” Harvey says.

Decorated with wood and copper accents that give the space a “cozy” yet contemporary setting, the location is ripe for experiences like a coffee klatch, book club, or a solo visit. Making customers feel welcomed and comfortable is a priority for the young visionary.

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“I wanted people to feel like they had a safe place to go to in the community” ~ Nyshaun Harvey “I wanted an environment that provided others with peace. I wanted to offer coffee to people in hopes that it would be more than just a cup and help them in their lives in some way or another... I wanted people to feel like they had a safe place to go to in the community,” Harvey explains.

Part of implementing that ambition began with finding the right space.

“We found this place located two doors down from my childcare facility. Going in completely blind, I signed the lease and had

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Pg. F-1 Submitted photos Top photo: Nyshaun Harvey is the owner of Latte Lounge in Florissant.

Bottom photo: The “latte flight,” a serving of several coffees for tasting and comparison, is a popular menu item at the Latte Lounge.

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Free Program – Open to the Public Monday, October 18, 2021 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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‘INVESTING’ from cover to rebuild my entire space. I had a six month goal, but that turned into 14 months,” she explains.

And though the coffee shop opened during the middle of the pandemic and was off to a slow start, “that quickly turned around.”

The intentionally friendly environment is not the only feature that keeps people coming back. It’s also Harvey’s unique coffee offerings that have hit the right note with her customers. The “latte flight,” a serving of several coffees for tasting and comparison, is a popular menu item.

“We are the only cafe in the St. Louis area serving them,” Harvey explains.

She got the idea for coffee flights from her sister who sent her a social media post about it.

“We got right to work on making it happen,” she says.

Along with “latte flights” to keep customers happy, Harvey also gives back to the community in substantive ways.

The Latte Lounge donates ten percent of Saturday’s net sales to a local charity. The shop also donates to international charities that benefit underserved children.

And employees are encouraged to volunteer. While Harvey impacts her commu-

Submitted photo The “latte flight,” a serving of several coffees for tasting and comparison, is a popular menu item at the Latte Lounge.

nity, she has been impacted as well.

Being a business owner “means everything to me, it’s very rewarding,” she says.

And Harvey will not stop at the Florissant location, having intentions to open

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more shops in other areas. Her next location will be in downtown St. Louis.

To those aspiring to become entrepreneurs Harvey says, “Don’t be a victim of your circumstances, you can rise above!”

By Rick L. Stevens

Get the flu vaccine this season!

Getting a flu vaccine this fall is smarter than ever before to stay healthy and avoid sickness, as well as to help conserve potentially scarce health care resources, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in our community. In any flu season in the United States, there will be 150,000-180,000 hospitalizations – that’s a lot of medical resources being used for influenza that otherwise could be used to take care of patients with COVID-19 or other serious illnesses.

Many people don’t fully understand the importance of the flu shot because they might think that they’re not going to get the flu, or maybe get a mild case.

But really, beyond protecting yourself with the flu vaccine – just like the COVID-19 vaccine – you’re also protecting the people around you and the general population.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all people six months and older get a yearly flu vaccine. While it’s not possible to know with certainty what will happen this fall and winter, the CDC believes it’s likely that flu viruses and virus that cause

COVID-19 will both be spreading.

The flu and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be hard to differentiate between the two based on symptoms alone, and testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis.

And just like with the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s very important to vaccinate as many people as possible against the flu to protect those in our community most vulnerable – the young, the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions who are very likely to have bad outcomes from the influenza.

Chronic medical conditions that can increase your risk of influenza complications include asthma, cancer or cancer treatment, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, brain or nervous system conditions, HIV/AIDS,

kidney or liver disease, and obesity.

Anyone with a chronic medical condition, as well as people living in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities, should get the flu vaccine.

The free flu vaccine is readily available throughout the community, and information on the vaccine and appointments through BJC HealthCare can be found at bjc.org/flu-shots.

With all of this in mind, getting a flu shot, as well as the COVID-19 vaccine if you haven’t already, remains your best medicine to protect yourself, friends and family.

Until next time, best wishes for your good health!

Rick L. Stevens, FACHE, is Christian Hospital President.

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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SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis to host annual gala to benefit community health programs has faced,” said Paul R. Ross, president of SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis. “Rise is a powerful verb—and in this case it is also a call to action, as we work to support our communities post-pandemic. COVID-19 created a heightened sense of awareness that our health is more interconnected than we ever thought. By attending the gala, participating in our silent auction, or simply donating, individuals and families across the greater St. Louis area can join us in rising to build a happier, healthier community now and into the future.”

This year’s gala will include an exquisite culinary experience, entertainment, insight from SSM Health hospital leaders, sponsor recognition, opportunities to donate and more. All local and national COVID-19 guidelines will be strictly followed to ensure a safe environment for attendees.

SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis exists to meet the needs of the community by raising awareness and financial support for various medical outreach and advancement programs throughout the region. The organization aims to provide benefactors with the opportunity to turn philanthropic investment into meaningful impact. This year’s gala comes at a time when benefactors have a unique opportunity to address

Alzheimer’s Association invites St. Louis residents to join 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting St. Louis residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 23 outside of the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the opening ceremony is at 9:15 a.m.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. The dollars raised at the walk go back to the community by funding local support groups, care consultations, and education classes and also go towards research for a cure for this disease.

While plans are moving forward to host the St. Louis Walk in person, the health and safety of participants, staff and volunteers remain the top priorities. The St. Louis Walk will implement safety protocols including physical distancing, masks (where required), contactless registration, hand sanitizing stations and more. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local guidelines will be adhered to ensure Walk events are safe for attendees. Options will be offered to participate online and in local neighborhoods.

More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

In Missouri alone, there are more than 120,000 people living with the disease and 194,000 caregivers.

To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org/stlwalk.

the root causes of health issues faced by our community’s most vulnerable families.

“Now more than ever, we must commit to helping those who need our support most,” said Ross. “In challenging times, our priorities narrow to the things most important to us: our families, our security and our basic needs – health care included. It is our goal at the Foundation to help SSM Health provide exceptional health care services to all. For this year’s gala, we ask our supporters to double down on the vision we have for the St. Louis region as we continue to rise and serve our neighbors today, tomorrow and beyond.”

To purchase a ticket, donate or learn more, visit givetossmhealth.org/gala, contact EventSTL@ssmhealth. com or call 314-523-8044.

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SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis, a nonprofit organization established to support the services of SSM Health hospitals, will host its annual gala on Oct. 9, to raise funds for SSM Health Community Health.

Inspired by the many health care workers providing care for our loved ones across the region, the theme of this year’s gala — RISE — is fitting of the unique, immersive, in-person experience that will welcome SSM Health benefactors, corporate partners, sponsors and the public to the newly remodeled Hyatt Regency St. Louis. Those who are not able to partake in the evening’s festivities are encouraged to donate and/or bid on silent auction items to benefit SSM Health Community Health.

The presenting sponsor for the evening will be Edward Jones, whose generous partnership is an important part of their continuing commitment to the health and wellness of the St. Louis region. Funds from ticket sales, bids on auction items and other contributions will help to support efforts and programs that address the most pressing challenges facing the underserved, including food insecurity, homelessness, unemployment and poor access to care and transportation.

“The theme and funding focus for our 2021 gala could not be more fitting after the year and a half which the world, and our community in particular,

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COME JOIN THE FUN AT THE FLORISSANT FALL FESTIVAL! Florissant Old Town Partners and the city of Florissant host the Florissant Old Town Fall Festival on rue St. Francois each year on the second Sunday in October. In past years over 30,000 visitors attended the weekend events and we expect this to be the biggest and best ever!

The Old Town Fall Festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on Sunday Oct. 10 and runs until 5 p.m. on rue St. Francois Street in the heart of Old Town Florissant. Eleven full blocks from Florissant Road down to the St. Ferdinand Shrine are closed off for this event. All side streets will be blocked off to accommodate the festival. The street will be filled with activities for everyone with over 150 booths including a full craft fair area, sale items, food and beverages. We will have the old favorites such as the wine garden, pumpkin decorating, and entertainment on almost every block.

PONY RIDES! Will be at the 100 block of St. Francois St. FREE CHILD IDENTIFICATION KITS! The Florissant Police Department in conjunction with MOCHIPS, will be offering child identification kits free of charge. They will be set up in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

CRAFT FAIR! Want to get an early jump on Holiday Shopping? The Craft Fair continues to grow each year!!!

More than 60 crafters show off their talents with their hand crafted works for you to browse and shop. The craft fair is located near City Hall and in the old Bank of America main parking lot.

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CAR SHOW! The Police Welfare Association is back again this year to host a car show on the Knights of Columbus Grounds on the day of the festival. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Florissant Police Officers Welfare Association.

ENTERTAINMENT! The concert at the Lawyers Building in the 100 Block of St. Francois this year will be the Bob Cuban Band on the band shell! Presented by the Florissant Fine Arts Council with support from the Missouri Arts Council and Regional Arts Commission on Sunday afternoon. Performances will be at 1 and 3 p.m.

We also have many entertainers throughout the 11 blocks of fun to include Wendy Gordon, Dan Sproat, Angy & Darby, Dennis Schilligo, Doo Wop Band, the Retro Band, After Hours Sax Quartet, The Florissant Men of Harmony, and more…

FREE SHUTTLE! Don’t forget!!! A shuttle will be provided free of charge on St. Catherine for those Festival patrons who have difficulty navigating the St. Francois hill.

The FLERT bus will be transporting festival patrons from block to block on St. Catherine which is one street over from St. Francois. There will be signs directing you to the stops.

Join us in the historic Old Town area of Florissant for a great day of entertainment for the whole family. For more information or to join the activities call the Old Town Partners office at 314-837-0033 or visit www.florissantoldtown. com and click on the Fall Festival link.

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Thank You! The Fall Festival is hosted by Florissant Old Town Partners and the City of Florissant. As of this publication our sponsors of the Festival are: EVENT SPONSOR Berkshire Hathaway Home Service Select Properties ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS Copal Construction VFW Post 4105 CORPORATE SPONSORS Kay Bee Electric Resler – Kerber Optometry St. Catherine Retirement Community Millstone Weber, LLC Pillar To Post Home Inspectors The Atwell Team Dooley’s Florist COMMUNITY SPONSORS Nimmons Wealth Management Goldkamp Heating and Cooling American Family Insurance – Paul Manganelli Goeke Produce Jess & Co. Vantage Credit Union FRIEND SPONSORS Lewis and Clark & Northwest Democratic Townships Amore Pizza Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 794 Florissant Elks 2316 Moellering & Niehoff Agents Inc. Boyle Law Firm Improved Performance Inc. Duchesne Council 2951 KofC Florissant Valley Memorial American Legion Post 444 Feel State Dispensary Bell Chiropractic North County Christian School Renewal By Anderson

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ArchWell Health to open four locations in St. Louis Area for delivering primary care to medically underserved seniors Senior adults in St. Louis will soon have access to four innovative primary health centers focused on meeting the needs of the medically underserved. ArchWell Health is a new healthcare company providing an advanced model of holistic primary healthcare services to Medicare-eligible seniors with the St. Louis locations among the first in a planned national rollout.

The initial St. Louis area center to open, ArchWell Health of Ferguson, is located at 199 North Florissant Road. A grand opening event was held Sept. 23, which will be quickly followed by the grand openings of ArchWell Health centers located at: • ArchWell Health of North Kingshighway at 315 Aubert Avenue in St. Louis • ArchWell Health of South City at 4650 Chippewa Street in St. Louis • ArchWell Health of Overland at 9150 Overland Plaza in Overland The St. Louis area centers are among the first in the United States to be opened by ArchWell Health. The company will be opening centers in several states this fall.

The centers deliver an advanced, senior-only care model in state-of-the-art facilities to neighborhoods lacking access to quality primary care.

The company’s goal is to provide seniors access to excellent healthcare and healthy living options, irrespective of their economic situation. ArchWell Health

centers will focus on providing comprehensive primary care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, with the goal of enabling members to live healthier lives by offering them a higher level of care and a more positive experience.

Dr. Michael Lipp, Chief Medical Officer, said ArchWell Health’s centers in the St. Louis area will provide a more comprehensive level of care than the traditional primary care model, including transportation, 24-hour service and access to same-day appointments, specialty and ancillary services, social workers, nutritionists, and more.

Each center’s physicians will have significantly fewer patients than the current national average, ensuring they have more time with the patient to solve their individual health challenges. The physicians and their care teams are specifically trained to care for seniors, who have more challenging health conditions than the general population, and a high rate of chronic conditions.

Patients at ArchWell Health will receive care that is well coordinated, as compared to the fragmented care that many seniors experience today.

“Seniors often have complex medical and social issues, and a holistic approach to care will help address their individual needs,” Dr. Lipp said.

“The centers will be a safe place for seniors to connect socially and participate in activities such as exercise classes. We know how important social connection and staying active can be to leading a healthy life.”

“We conducted extensive research in markets nationally, and we found a real need for these holistic services in the St. Louis communities that we are opening centers. We are excited about the opportunities to serve seniors here.”

ArchWell Health’s plan has been developed by a highly skilled management team with deep and broad healthcare experience in both provider and payor services.

Carl Whitmer, Co-Founder and CEO said seniors experience better outcomes through greater continuity of care and a more thorough assessment of acute, chronic, and social determinant health needs.

“The healthcare needs of the senior population are often multi-faceted, so our goal is to establish long-term relationships to monitor and respond to physical and emotional needs for achieving the best quality of life,” Whitmer said. “ArchWell Health’s primary care doctors caring for our patients will be supported by social, nutritional, and behavioral health services in each center.”

ArchWell Health will add hundreds of employees by year end 2021, increasing to more than 1,400 by end of 2023 as additional centers open.

Whitmer noted that with the growing senior population Medicare expenditures continue to strain federal spending, and there is a growing need for focused and cost-effective care of aging Americans.

“There are approximately 70 million Medicare beneficiaries today, and about 10,000 Baby Boomers join the ranks of Medicare eligibility every day,” Whitmer said.

“Medicare beneficiaries account for approximately 20 percent of national healthcare spending today, and this percentage is expected to increase.”

He said the Company’s strategy of locating in underserved communities will help to deliver care where it is needed most. ArchWell Health intends to engage seniors in the communities where they live. Outreach teams will be active in community events and working with community groups, senior organizations, religious organizations like churches, and other organizations to reach seniors in need. In addition, ArchWell Health advisory boards will work together will local community members, including church leaders, aldermen, business leaders and community groups to identify the challenges common to seniors in a local area.

Dr. Lipp closed with, “We are thrilled to be bringing together a team of excellent, caring primary care providers to begin serving our patients in our communities.”

To find out more visit archwellhealth.com.

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STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley has been recognized as a 2020-2021 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished High School. The STEAM Academy is one of only 204 high schools across the U.S. (top 1.7%) to receive this recognition. The PLTW Distinguished Program Recognition celebrates districts and schools committed to helping to empower students to unlock their potential by developing in-demand, real-world knowledge and skills necessary to thrive beyond the classroom.

This program honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. To be eligible for the designation, STEAM Academy at MSB had to meet the following criteria in the 2019-20 school year: • Offer and had students enrolled in at least three PLTW High School courses from any pathway during the 2019-20 school year.

• Had 25% or more students who participated in PLTW High School courses from any pathway during the 2019-20 school year OR at least 33% of those students who participated during the 2019-20 school year took at least two PLTW courses during their tenure at your school.

• Had strategies and procedures in place to support reasonably proportional representation with regard to race, ethnicity, poverty, gender, and can support with

relevant data.

“It is a great honor to recognize these schools and districts for their commitment to students,” said Vince Bertram, president, and CEO of PLTW. “They should be very proud of ensuring students have the knowledge and skills necessary to be career-ready on any career path they choose.”

The STEAM Academy at MSB is the only high school in North County that provides a STEAM-focused curriculum around the areas of science, technology, engineering, art design, and mathematics.

The high school serves resident students in the Ferguson-Florissant School District who meet the admission criteria for the program. Each STEAM pathway -- Computer Science, Engineering, Business/Finance, and Biomedical Science -- allows students to learn through project-based learning in an accelerated learning environment.

PLTW is a non-profit organization that serves millions of PreK-12 students and teachers in over 12,200 schools across the

New academies in the St. Louis regain join NAF’s national network NAF has welcomed 50 new academies into its national network for the 2021-22 school year. As an emerging academy, students have the opportunity to take career-themed courses and participate in work-based learning experiences to help them become future ready.

These academies are either graduating from NAF’s rigorous Year of Planning (YOP) or Fast Track programs.

Year of Planning (YOP) is the process that takes place to ensure a school has the resources and programs in place to successfully open and implement an academy. NAF works to ensure all stakeholders develop a lasting relationship with academies and are well-trained and confident in delivering the NAF educational design. This process establishes a sustainable foundation, as well as a plan to create the culture, that assures the success of the academy and its ability to fulfill its promise to students and the community.

Those accepted into YOP gain access to a guided assessment process that informs and directs the work of advance program planning and development, technical assistance from NAF, professional development, a full suite of resources, and NAF-developed, industry-validated curriculum.

New academies in the St. Louis region include: 1. McCluer High School, Academy of Engineering – Florissant (YOP) 2. McCluer High School, Academy of Finance – Florissant (YOP)

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STEAM Academy at Mccluer South-Berkeley recognized as a PLTW Distinguished High

3. McCluer High School, Academy of Health Sciences – Florissant (YOP) 4. McCluer North High School, Academy of Engineering – Florissant (YOP) 5. McCluer North High School, Academy of Finance – Florissant (YOP) 6. McCluer North High School, Academy of Health Sciences – Florissant (YOP) 7. STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley High School, Academy of Engineering – Ferguson (YOP) 8. STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley High School, Academy of Finance – Ferguson (YOP) 9. STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley High School, Academy of Health Sciences – Ferguson (YOP) 10.

STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley High School, Academy of Information Technology – Ferguson (YOP) 11.

The Innovation School, Academy of Finance – St. Louis (YOP) NAF Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Dughi, said, “Congratulations to our 50 new YOP and Fast Track academies! Despite the obstacles presented by COVID-19, your efforts and dedication to creating opportunities for more students have led to dozens of academies opening across the nation. You should be so proud, and we are thrilled to welcome you to the NAF Family!”

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U.S. The program empowers students to develop handson skills through computer science, engineering, and biomedical science pathways.

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October 14: Gateway Koi and Pond Club Meeting Gateway Koi and Pond Club is holding their October 14 meeting at Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa, 5289 Hwy N, Cottleville, MO at 7-9 p.m. Talk will be on ponding, koi and 2021 Koi Show highlights. Public welcome. Visit us on Facebook, www.gatewaykoiandpondclub.org or call 314-276-9461.

Oct. 18: Alzheimer’s/dementia seminar

A free Alzheimer’s/dementia seminar is open to the public and takes place from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of St. Charles at 2701 Muegge Road in St. Charles. Speakers are: Nancy Young, Co-Leader Alzheimer’s Support Group for past seven years, Inservice Instructor; Laura McCoy, Director of Community Outreach at Home Instead which provides non-medical home care services and Rudy Beck, Elder Law Attorney, with Beck & Lenox. To reserve your seat, contact Nancy Young at nancy165@charter.net or at 636-875-3457.

EVENTS Oct 9: Trivia night fundraiser

Reserve your table now for Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry’s Trivia Night Fundraiser at St. Ann Community Center. $160 for a table of eight.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. Event Sponsorship Levels $250-$2,500. Eight rounds of trivia, silent auction, BYOB. Cash prizes for top teams. Contests for best costume,

best dressed team and best decorated table. To purchase a table or sponsorship visit www.rccfoodpantry.org or contact the pantry office 314-4936028. The pantry serves an average of 55 families experiencing food insufficiency per day.

Oct. 9: Caregivers celebration

Celebrating Everyday Caregivers Like Heroes will be held from 3 – 7 p.m.in Spanish Lake Park at the

Manny Broadway Shelter at 12636 Spanish Pond Rd. The event is to be hosted by Circle of Care, St. Louis.

Oct. 16-17: High school reunion

Pattonville High School Class of 1986 will gather Oct. 16 from 7 pm until midnight at Sky Music Lounge at 930 Kehrs Mill Road in Ballwin to celebrate its 35th class reunion.

Join fellow 86ers for a casual event in the party room with music, conversation, and Serra’s pizza. A cash bar will be available. The reunion celebration continues with a potluck picnic at Creve Coeur Memorial Park on Oct. 17. Classmates and their families are invited to join at the Taco Bell Shelter just past the boat and bike rentals. Please bring a dish to share, if able. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/86PHS for more information or to RSVP.

Nov 13: Flea market and Christmas bazaar

Florissant Elks Ladies Flea Market and Christmas Bazaar to take place at 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors contact Marcie at 314-456-0921 or Susan at 314-240-5712. Inside tables are $20; additional tables are $15.

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Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane.

We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-9212132. For a limited period the Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.

Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed

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.

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.

Mondays: TOPS meeting

Tuesdays: Bingo

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. T.O.P.S.=Take Off Pounds Sensibly has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) 9135 Shelley Avenue, Overland, MO 63114. (Entrance is in the back on East Milton). TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight.

You may visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314-540-5223.

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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: Choral Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: City council meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: Workshop meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at

Florissant Elks Bingo takes place at 16400 New Halls Ferry every Tuesday. Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. No outside food or drinks allowed per St. Louis County.

Food and drinks available for purchase. Maximum 150 players. Must wear mask to enter. Social distancing followed.

Tuesdays: A cappella singers

The Gentlemen of Sound are looking for men who like to sing or want to learn. They practice Tuesdays at Lady of the Pillar school at 401 S. Lindbergh from 7 – 9 p.m. They try to do public events monthly. Always looking for new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Floris-

sant. For more information visit w w w.lifepointministries.church/ celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

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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 McConnell, 314-831-5476.

2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Showme Stitchers:

Show-me Stitchers is the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We meet on the second Tuesday, Sept.-June at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO. Learn needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, and more.

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

6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Bingo takes place every Wednesday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 314-298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314-921-2316.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • October 6, 2021 Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314994-3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314-839-7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314-653-5331.

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.

Thursdays: Quilting guild

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

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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.

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.

Fridays: Fish fry

A fish fry takes place every Friday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314-731-9330.

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.

Saturdays: Yoga

Yoga returns to Calvary UCC at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30. Masks and social distancing are required in the building and participants should bring hand sanitizer with them. For further information call Angela at 314-801-8594.

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314402-7025.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org

Saturdays: Clothing sale

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m.

For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support

On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314-605-3949.

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 4445 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. between Sinks Rd. and Lindbergh starting noon Sept. 15 thru Nov. 17; and in the spring, Feb. 2 thru March 8 rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

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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 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.

1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting

Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

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

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 year-round 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.

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Still In This Together: It takes a flock to fly I was sitting in the yard, and had just read the most wonderful post about a mom of four who had dressed her kids in raincoats and galoshes and decided to get them out of the house in the middle of a rain shower for a puddle-jumping excursion. When they reached the corner, a pickup truck pulled up next to them and a mustached, grizzly looking older fellow rolled down the window and shouted “You’re a wonderful mother!” as he smiled and drove away. The post went on to say that the encouragement made her day, and it has stayed with her for years.

My eyes were misty, and I heard the geese well before I saw them. It was a large flock, heralds of autumn and back to school (right along with the ridiculously loud locusts and first few falling leaves). I couldn’t help smiling; this time of year just does that for me, and the predictability of all the autumn signals is such a catharsis.

Geese have been fascinating to me ever since a business meeting I attended years ago that focused on the mechanism they use in formation flying. There’s a purpose in heir honking and sharing the load, one

that we as humans could wisely emulate. Who knew a madly honking group of geese could be more than just a cause for a smile from those of us who love autumn?

Turns out that geese can fly farther because of the V formation; the wings flapping in front help lift the geese behind, conserving energy and reducing wind resistance. In other words, they help each other along the way, increasing the overall strength of the flock by each doing their part and honking their encouragement, effectively cheering on the entire group.

No one goose takes the lead position. They’re a team, and “it takes a flock to fly.” (The title of the business meeting). When the lead becomes too difficult, the geese in front work their way to the back of the flock where they can rest for a bit. They know their limitations, and it works for the betterment of the entire flock.

Nature has its miracles; never doubt the lessons that can be shared for our benefit. We all need the camaraderie of our fellows, someone to take the lead when life becomes just a bit too much for us, encouraging

By Vicki Bahr us and making the path a little easier. “You’re a great mom!”

Another lesson comes when one of the geese is simply too tired or too sick to continue and has to land for a little rest and recuperation. The goose is never left alone. Another of the flock will stay with the tired or injured goose until it is ready to rejoin the group.

Such a powerful instinct.

John came out to join me as the cool evening breeze fanned the very tops of the trees. The heat of the day was past. I love this time of year. Let the honking begin!

Vicki Bahr is an inveterate word lover and story sharer, a published author in magazine, newspaper and blog forms. As a mom of four, grandma of nine, and wife of one for nearly 49 years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere.

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.

Florissant’s Walk-Through History Program unveils its 47th plaque

Photo courtesy city of Florissant Pictured in the middle holding the mock plaque is Sharon Gettemeier surrounded by family members and Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery that attended the 47th Walk Through History plaque dedication in honor of the late Albert “Bud” Gettemeier.

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An overwhelming crowd of family and friends gathered in the 800 block of rue St. Francois on Sept. 22 to unveil the 47th Walk Through History plaque in honor of the late Albert “Bud” Gettemeier before the start of the last Wednesday Night Out festivities which was sponsored

by Hendel’s Café.

Albert “Bud” Gettemeier was a lifelong resident of Florissant, served in foreign service during the Korean War, was active in the American Legion, as well as, his church, and established business owner in Florissant, building many of the homes and businesses that made up the boom of the city. Albert is the great grand-child of Franz Gittemeier, of the Gittemeier house. Family legend says he was actually born on leap day, but the doctor told his mother that his birthday should not be on leap day so she chose March 1.

He was drafted for the Korean War in 1950 and served from Nov.28, 1950 – Aug. 28, 1952.

He served in the Army Co. B 44th Armored then 3rd Division, 10th Field Artillery Headquarters Battalion. He achieved the rank of Corporal and earned the Korean Service Medal, 3 Bronze Stars and the VN Service Medal.

He was a 68-year Honorary Life member of the Florissant Valley American Legion Post 444 and Gateway member of the VFW/Voilture 448. He was an active member with the Valley of Flowers committee from 1971 until 2010 where he helped organized the Queen’s Dinner and working the car show and was the Valley of Flowers Lord of the Court. He was also a member of the Home Builders Association, Historic Florissant and other various civic organizations.

He was married to Sharon Allen for 69 years and they were the first couple to get married at Our Lady of Fatima Church. They raised four children and Bud was the proud grandfather of 11 grand-children and 16 great-grandchildren.

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Recipe: Pop up a celebratory snack Churro Popcorn

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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter 6 cups popped popcorn

Directions: In small bowl, mix granulated sugar, powdered sugar and cinnamon.

In small saucepan, melt butter; stir in 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar.

In large bowl, toss popcorn with cinnamon butter until well coated.

Sprinkle evenly with remaining cinnamon sugar; toss to coat well.

Tips: For spicy variation, add 1 teaspoon spicy chipotle seasoning. Serve with hot chocolate.

Ingredients: 4 cups popped popcorn 3/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, divided 6 tablespoons toffee bits, divided 6 ounces milk chocolate, melted 1 ounce dark chocolate, melted 6 cups popped popcorn Directions: In large bowl, toss popcorn, 1/2 cup almonds and 4 tablespoons toffee bits. Drizzle with melted milk chocolate; toss until well coated.

Transfer to parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with dark chocolate; sprinkle with remaining almonds and toffee bits.

Refrigerate about 30 minutes, or until set; break into clusters.

Substitution: Use dark chocolate for milk chocolate, if preferred.

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Dear Evan Hansen’ could actually save a few lives

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Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

hanks to retro broadcast channels such as “MeTV” and “Decades,” television viewers have a reasonable understanding of how teenagers dealt with issues in previous decades. In “Leave it to Beaver,” for instance, young Theodore Cleaver faces serious consequences after he loses a container of money intended for a charity fundraiser.

In another episode, Wally’s biggest challenge was taking his girlfriend to a fancy restaurant and discovering he doesn’t have his wallet.

The Cleaver brothers’ troubles are easily solved in 22 minutes plus commercial breaks, but the contemporary issues in “Dear Evan Hansen,” a Tony Award-winning musical adapted for the big screen, are more complex. Ben Platt reprises his award-winning role of Evan Hansen, a high school student suffering from social anxiety. The cast on his arm doesn’t help his self-image either. To combat his stress and fears, his therapist recommends writing a daily letter to himself focusing on the good things, not the bad.

A classmate named Connor Murphy (Colton Ryan) offers to sign his cast and also finds one of Evan’s self-written letters. A short time later, Evan learns that Connor committed suicide and

and will listen and help. That’s the biggest takeaway of this film.

Ben Platt’s expressive face shows growing anxiety about his lies and deception. Evan’s mother Heidi (Julianne Moore) works too much and barely sees her son, so he spends more and more time with Conner’s family, including his sister Zoe (Kaitlyn Dever).

He becomes a surrogate son for the grieving family. The longer the deception goes on, however, the bigger the problems become.

Evan means well but he could poPhoto courtesy Universal Pictures tentially hurt a lot of people in the process. his parents (Amy Adams and Danny Pino) tell Much of the dialogue is sung by Ben Platt and him that Connor had one of Evan’s letters with the cast throughout “Dear Evan Hansen.” Platt him when he died. Evan gets closer to the Mur- has a wonderful voice that conveys Evan’s pain phy family and creates a false backstory about and sorrow for the mess he has created. The his “friendship” with Connor. The more he gets various songs mirror his trials and tribulations involved with that grieving family, though, the as he does the wrong things for what he thinks bigger the lies become. are the right reasons. With its deep-seated mesMany critics have been unduly harsh about sage of hope for those who are depressed and the cinematic adaptation of “Dear Evan Han- despondent, this film shows them they, like sen,” pointing out that Ben Platt is too old to Evan, are definitely not alone. play a teenage role. The message of the film outweighs the ages of the performers, however.

“Dear Evan Hansen,” rated PG-13, is curThe story reaffirms that no matter how afraid rently playing in theaters. or alone we feel, there are people who do care

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: Scary Movies

‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

Moore on Life Apparently there’s a house shortage in our state. That means there’s a buying frenzy when a house goes up for sale.

It’s getting so bad that realtors have to be extra creative to find homes for their clients.

They’re even starting to bribe homeowners with gifts. A cookie cutter in the shape of a house was dropped off on our doorstep along with the business card from a local realtor. The note attached asked us to contact her if we ever decided to move.

Last week we received a postcard asking if we’d like to sell. It surprised me. I thought it was my Aunt Fiona rubbing it in from the Bahamas, but nope, just Bob from Gimme Your House realty. It said: “Hi, this is Bob. Bob has 37 clients that need a home and you’ve been in yours long enough.

Time to move!

Contact Bob now and get a free cookie and a 10% discount on U-Haul.”

Wow…cookie cutter versus actual cookie. Bob was leading in the race.

One of them even had the nerve to make a cold call on my doorstep. I answered to find a desperate realtor all smiley-faced and cheery.

“Hello there. I’m Barbara. I’m out talking to people in the neighborhood to see if anyone has plans to move.”

I pointed to the “No Soliciting” sign attached to my front door.

“Oh yes, well I figured that was just for annoying people trying to sell something. You see, I’m the opposite. I’m looking for people to sell me some-

By Cindy Moore thing.” “ U h huh. Well, have you got any cookies?” I asked.

“Huh?” “C o o k i e s .

You know, chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin without the raisins because Bob of Gimme Your House realty offered me a cookie and a discount on U-Haul. Sooo…”

She reached into her purse and scrounged around. “Okay, I’ve got a pair of nail clippers and half a bottle of hand sanitizer…oh, and a bunch of loose change. It’s all yours.”

“Sorry Barbs, the cookie is leading the race. But you might try my next door neighbors the Pilkinson’s. They’re quite irritating and if you can get them to move I’ll make you two dozen cookies.”

She scurried off to the Pilkinson’s while I changed my sign to read: “No People!”

House hunting

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. Shenanigan 6. “Losing My Religion” band 9. Kind of learning 13. Capital of Egypt 14. Nest egg acronym 15. Cupid’s target 16. Bar, legally 17. Indian restaurant staple 18. Kind of committee, two words 19. *Hedge maze, dull boy, redrum, with The 21. *Pretend girlfriend, surgery, body parts 23. Monkey ____, monkey do 24. Post-it message 25. It makes a guitar louder 28. Royal Indian 30. Perfumes 35. Glorify 37. Freeway exit 39. Like today’s cell phones?

40. Keen on 41. Like a confection 43. At any time 44. One of the large keys on the right 46. Greek portico 47. Common workday start 48. Former President of Egypt 50. Ancient eternal life symbol 52. *Bathtub, hacksaws,

Jigsaw 53. Euphemism for “darn” 55. *Blind violinist, transplant surgery, sees ghosts, with The 57. *Hotel, mother, shower 60. *Count, bite, cross 64. Hot winter drink 65. Aye’s opposite 67. Financial benefactor 68. Seize a throne 69. Headquartered in Langley 70. Exclude or omit 71. Done on a Smith Corona 72. Old age, archaic 73. 6666...

DOWN 1. Single pip cards 2. Crosby, Stills, ____ & Young 3. South American monkey 4. Actor Jeremy 5. Xerox machine 6. *Videotape, stone well, seven days, with The 7. Paleozoic one 8. Tropical smoothie flavor 9. Make over 10. Hawaiian island 11. Ragtime turkey dance 12. And so on, abbr.

15. Bias crime perpetrators 20. Closes in on

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24. ID badge, two words 25. *Sigourney Weaver, outer space 26. Old Testament miracle food 27. Hits while on the green 29. *Beachgoers, police chief, need for bigger boat 31. *Boy, shadows in photographs, three sixes, with The 32. “Transylvania” daughter 33. Entertainment complex 34. Scatter 36. “Nobody ____ It Better” 38. Low-ranking worker 42. One who accepts the offer 45. Porter’s head gear 49. U Rah ____!

51. Seven daughters of Atlas 54. Present 56. Food-borne bacteria 57. One in a pocketful, according to Mother Goose 58. Fish a.k.a. porgy 59. Bygone era 60. Two of a kind 61. Type of operating system 62. Prospector’s mother?

63. God of war, son of Zeus 64. Director’s cry 66. Be ill SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9