February Sentinel 2023

SENTINEL FEBRUARY 2023

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF SUNRIVER ST GEORGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

By Lisa McLeod, Assistant General Manager & Lifestyle Director

Lifestyle Update

National Holiday Specials at the Poolside Café

We have several fun treats for you this month. Don’t forget to preorder your items by purchasing your tickets prior to the event. This will ensure we don’t run out. Whether you are interested in something sweet or savory to eat, here are the treats that we have to offer this month:

National Dark Chocolate Day – Wednesday, February 1st - Enjoy Ryan’s Chocolate Tarte and satisfy your afternoon chocolate craving!

National Tater Tot Day – Thursday, February 2nd - Add some Tater Tots to your order at the Café.

National Carrot Cake Day – Friday, February 3rd - Enjoy some Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting. Now, who can turn that down?!

National Pizza Day – Thursday, February 9th - It’s Ham and Pineapple Pizza time, order yours early so we don’t run out.

National Almond Day – Thursday, February 16th - Come taste Ryan’s Almond Torte; it’s delightful!

National Banana Bread Day – Thursday, February 23rd - Ryan is making small loafs of bread, so you can take it home and enjoy it throughout the week (especially with that cup of hot coffee in the morning).

Food Truck Mondays

Please be sure to review the times for each truck listed. During the winter months, the trucks are trying to adjust availability to the shorter daylight hours. Come support these hard-working vendors who come and cook just for our Residents.

February 6th - Papa Gyros 4-7pm

February 13th Hook’d on Bowls - 3:30-6:30pm

February 20th - No Food Truck: President’s Day Holiday

February 21st - Los Carnales 1pm-6pm

February 27th - Sconies 11am-4:30pm

Special Events This Month

SunRiver Singers Valentines Show

SunRiver Singers Valentines Show will be held on Wednesday, February 1st, from 5:30-8pm. Come watch your friends and neighbors show off their talents and enjoy a night of enjoyable entertainment. It’s always amazing to see all the talent we have right here in SunRiver St George. Get your free tickets on the website, so we can plan enough seating for everyone.

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance

Valentine’s Day originated as a Christian feast day, honoring one (or two) early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and, through later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world. Valentine’s Day exploded in popular culture beginning in the 1840s in the UK and the USA. We will be filling the Ballroom with hearts and lots of love as we celebrate Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14th, starting at 5:30pm. We will celebrate with a delicious menu of Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Garden Salad, House-made Bread, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, and Nut Cookies. We are also excited to welcome back Reciprocity, who will fill the Ballroom with your favorite tunes and get your feet in the dancing mood. Thank you, Reciprocity! This event is not just for couples; it’s also a fun place to come with friends and enjoy the evening. Don’t delay on your website tickets; this event will fill up quickly!

Presidents Day Holiday

Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February each year. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents Day after it was moved as part of the 1971 Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Lincoln, and other figures, Presidents Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. Presidents, past and present. On Monday, February 20th, PMP will be celebrating this holiday. This, in turn, creates a few schedule changes to allow for staff to be home with their families. Please note that there will not be any fitness classes or food trucks, the Poolside Café will be closed, and there will be limited holiday staffing from 9am-5pm. Please also remember that all guests must be checked in during staffed hours, which includes both the Craft Bunker and the Sports Courts.

Upcoming Bus Trips

– Get your tickets early so we can secure the bus and your tickets to the events!

March’s Shopping Trip

We are heading back to Nevada to shop until we drop on March 13th! This time we are visiting the Galleria Mall at Sunset, which is in Henderson, Nevada. We are excited to explore a new mall and hope you will join us. Purchase your tickets by February 20th, so we can secure the bus. If we get enough people, we can take the large bus that has restrooms on it, which just makes traveling so much easier. Tell your friends and neighbors so we can get this trip filled quickly!

April’s Las Vegas Motor Speedway NHRA Trip

The deadline to see the drag races at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is fast approaching. Don’t miss this thrilling event on Sunday, April 16th, where you get to see the fastest cars around. Ignite your senses with nitro action as the top names in the NHRA compete for the Four-Wide Nationals! Ticket price includes the bus trip and the race tickets. Bring ear protection to protect your hearing as these engines run hot!!

Questionnaire - Shakespeare Festival

It’s never too early to plan for the fall! That is exactly what we are doing. We have been researching all the upcoming Shakespeare Festival plays, and we really want to hear from you on which one you want to go see in the late summer or early fall. We want to get a jump on the tickets so we can get the best seats in the house. Log on to the website and click under Association News to fill out the Shakespeare Questionnaire.

What Is Happening Around Town?

Dixie Reginal Transportation Expo

The expo will take place on February 7th from 10am-6pm at the Dixie Convention Center. At the expo there will be information available regarding transportation projects and active transportation enhancements from cities in Washington County, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the Dixie Metropolitan Planning Organization. Attendees will learn ideas being considered for future improvements. UDOT is focused on two areas of improvement for the I-15 corridor through the cities of Washington and St. George.

Mayor Randall’s State of City Address

Mayor Michele Randall is scheduled to speak on February 7th at 3pm in the Garden Room of the Dixie Center. Two great events in one day, but thankfully they are in the same location.

It Is Time for the Parade of Homes

The Parade of Homes tours will be held February 17th-26th this year. Homes are open from 10am-7pm daily, and socks must be worn in the homes. So don’t arrive in your flip flops! The St. George Parade of Homes is the largest in the state, featuring 30 new homes to view. This event has been a long-standing tradition for many who live in Southern Utah and for many who travel to town to warm up from up north. This is a fun way to look for ideas for your own home, but also brings many visitors to town. Be prepared for an increase in traffic on the roads, as well as very long lines at the local restaurants. Our neighboring community, the Villas at SunRiver, has a home in the Parade this year, so there will be increased traffic along the SunRiver Parkway and Arrowhead Canyon Drive. Want to view the homes, but don’t feel like heading into the crowds? There are also virtual tour options that will be available starting on February 22nd through March 31st. you can purchase tickets at https:// paradehomes.com/web/tickets/buy/?code=suhba .

Home Energy Efficiency Services

Eco Insulation offers a variety of services, all of which are aimed at improving the energy efficiency of homes and businesses. We provide fiberglass insulation installation and other services to reduce your overall energy costs. Our products and services are high in quality, provided by highly trained and experienced technicians.

435.216.3130

Kris@myecoinsulation.com

Locally Owned and Operated, St. George, UT www.myecoinsulation.com

Off We Go

Aldus Huxley called it a ‘Brave New World’; we’d like to call it a brave, new, informative world.

The outside world is always changing, and we, as humans, are always changing as well. That is precisely why your Resident Services Committee (RSC) is bringing insightful updates to help you live even better lives in the coming year.

To start, there is a full calendar of helpful seminars and workshops that have been planned for 2023 to help you extract the most from life. There is a wonderful schedule of Walk With A Doc (WWAD) events that will bring you closer to medical professionals who can answer specific questions while you are getting some of that doctor-advised exercise.

There is compassionate help in the form of caregiver groups for those who offer constant care for their loved ones –or have lost a loved one. You can sign up for a coming Stepping On class to help you remain vertical on uneven ground, stairs, or slippery rugs. Then, quarterly, you may wish to have Coffee (or hot chocolate) With a Cop and have your safety questions concerning SunRiver and St. George answered by someone wearing a badge.

For more information on any of the above programs, or to view a previous RSC presentation, please visit our web pages. Go to SunRiverStGeorge.com, click on Association, then go to Committees and scroll down to Resident Services Committeethere you will find robust, helpful committee offerings, including future scheduled events.

“We were very satisfied with Eco Insulation, its staff, and the work they performed. Almost immediately, we could tell a difference in our AC system. I would recommend them to family and friends ~ Beverly F.

While the RSC has a full schedule for 2023, we invite you to bring us ideas for a new seminar we could benefit from or provide feedback on how we might improve our presentations either in topic or format. Just send an email to

RSC@SunRiverStGeorge.com.

SunRiver Residents

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REVIEWS

“All the news that’s fit to eat”

By Andy Margles

Mr. Foodie: SW Utah Restaurant Reviews

TOP TWELVE: 2022

By Andy Margles

TOP TWELVE: 2022

By Andy Margles

TOP TWELVE: 2022

The following is a list of my favorite local restaurants, not necessarily the fanciest, or most expensive. They are not in any particular order. Your opinion may be completely different from mine, but then, of course, you’d be wrong! (LOL). Hopefully you’ll try eateries that you’ve never even heard of before and have a wonderful new experience. If not, send me the bill (I won’t pay it).

The following is a list of my favorite local restaurants, not necessarily the fanciest, or most expensive. They are not in any particular order. Your opinion may be completely different from mine, but then, of course, you’d be wrong! (LOL). Hopefully you’ll try eateries that you’ve never even heard of before and have a wonderful new experience. If not, send me the bill (I won’t pay it).

WOOD-ASH-RYE (SG): Advenire Hotel restaurant, featuring tapas (small plates) for adventurous eaters only. Frequent menu changes. Cool bar and setting. Service can be sporadic.

HAWAIIAN POKE BOWL (SG): World class poke in St. George, Utah!! Owned and run by family of Hawaiian fishermen. Poke flown in fresh daily from The Big Island and hand cut by local owner. Reasonably priced, healthful and absolutely delicious! Try ahi tuna with any of several “sauces”. Décor pretty drab, but you can’t eat the atmosphere Hours: 11am until they run out of fish, so get there early for best selection A St. George institution.

HAWAIIAN POKE BOWL (SG): World class poke in St. George, Utah!! Owned and run by family of Hawaiian fishermen. Poke flown in fresh daily from The Big Island and hand cut by local owner. Reasonably priced, healthful and absolutely delicious! Try ahi tuna with any of several “sauces”. Décor pretty drab, but you can’t eat the atmosphere. Hours: 11am until they run out of fish, so get there early for best selection. A St. George institution.

PIG’S EAR BISTRO (Hurricane): Worth the drive, if just for the meaty, tender, juicy baby back ribs (best in the area and best I’ve ever had!). High quality proteins, sourced from the Midwest. Excellent burgers, fish, steaks, pork and more. The Cajun shrimp appetizer is so good, they should bottle and sell the sauce.

PIG’S EAR BISTRO (Hurricane): Worth the drive, if just for the meaty, tender, juicy baby back ribs (best in the area and best I’ve ever had!). High quality proteins, sourced from the Midwest. Excellent burgers, fish, steaks, pork and more. The Cajun shrimp appetizer is so good, they should bottle and sell the sauce.

VIVA CHICKEN (SG): One of only five in the country and only Utah location. Features Peruvian spiced rotisserie chicken and authentic side dishes (plantains are scrumptious) and Peruvian fruit drinks. Reasonable, healthful, unique and really tasty

HAWAIIAN POKE BOWL (SG): World class poke in St. George, Utah!! Owned and run by family of Hawaiian fishermen. Poke flown in fresh daily from The Big Island and hand cut by local owner. Reasonably priced, healthful and absolutely delicious! Try ahi tuna with any of several “sauces”. Décor pretty drab, but you can’t eat the atmosphere Hours: 11am until they run out of fish, so get there early for best selection A St. George institution.

RED FORT (SG): Traditional Indian restaurant, with good service and nice décor. Extensive, well- prepared menu uniformly good, so just try anything. Dinner only. (Wish they had a buffet lunch!)

PIG’S EAR BISTRO (Hurricane): Worth the drive, if just for the meaty, tender, juicy baby back ribs (best in the area and best I’ve ever had!). High quality proteins, sourced from the Midwest. Excellent burgers, fish, steaks, pork and more. The Cajun shrimp appetizer is so good, they should bottle and sell the sauce.

PAINTED PONY (SG): Most consistent, well- run, fine dining restaurant in town. Smooth, knowledgeable service. Traditional/modern American menu both approachable and complex. Colorado lamb chops and trout cake appetizer highlight diverse offerings. Nice wine list. Lunch reasonable. Classy joint!

BALCONY ONE (Virgin): $30,000 smoker produces one of the best dishes I’ve ever eaten: the dyno beef rib. Bigger than your head, juicy, tender, with incredibly flavorful bark. Get it or regret it! 10% off food for locals. Modern stagecoach depot décor, with artwork done by owner’s wife. Large, diverse menu. Great beef!

XETAVA (Ivins): Located in the Kayenta development and surrounded by art galleries and more. Unique, healthful food. Wild mushroom burger, (all mushrooms), is awesome. Lovely outdoor patio/garden with umbrellas and shade. Nice place to sit and relax and view spectacular red mountains surrounding Kayenta.

RYLU’S (Ivins): Husband and wife chef-owners, with farm- totable cooking. Frequent menu changes usually feature fish, chicken and veggie dishes. Wholesome, well prepared, delicious food. Beautiful presentation. Two chefs are better than one!

BENJA’S THAI (SG, 2 locations): Pretty standard Thai menu, but very well-made and tasty. Tom Kha Kai soup and khau soi special are standouts Curries great as well.

SAKURA (SG): High-quality sushi combined with Japanese steakhouse. Try the special combo rolls Kids love steakhousechef show. New building and lobby big upgrade over prior digs (check out gorgeous new exterior doors and “aquarium floor”) New location hard to find without GPS and parking inconvenient

1861 (Washington): Undiscovered gem! Yummy small plates of interesting, but very accessible food. Reasonably priced, healthful and delicious. Lovely décor. Located on grounds of Ovation Retirement Community, but NOT “old people food”! Black bass always delicious. Only open for dinner, Thu-Sat. Try it!

BEST OF THE REST:

Casa Tequilana (Leeds) (Mexican), Rusty Crab Daddy (SG) (seafood boils), Chef Alfredo (SG) (Italian), Aragosta (SG)(European), Cliffside (SG) (modern American) (great views!)

Agree? Disagree? Found a place that I should try? You can reach me at: Andymargles@gmail.com.

“All the news that’s fit to eat”

MR. FOODIE’S SW UTAH RESTAURANT

Preparedness

Have you considered what you would do during a power outage? The Emergency Preparedness Committee wants you to be prepared in such an emergency, especially if you need power for a medical condition. The Community Center does not have a backup power system, so those who might need power in an emergency need to consider their personal situation and make appropriate provisions. We contacted Dixie Power. In part, their response was:

“At Dixie Power, we understand that a power outage can be an inconvenience or even a medical hazard in some cases. We prioritize reliability, and we boast a 99.99% rating. That means that outages are highly unlikely. Nonetheless, it’s important for our customers to be prepared for a disruption of service. To make sure everyone is equipped for such an occasion, we would recommend having some backup power as part of your emergency supplies. Whether it’s a propane or gasoline-powered generator, or battery system, there is an option that suits many different needs.”

The Dixie Power representative stated that, while rare, power outages usually last around an hour or less. The longest outage that he was ever aware of was about eight hours, but an outage could be even longer depending on the cause of the outage. Residents might use this as a guide for their planning. Below are guidelines from FEMA (and a link to a FEMA information sheet):

Preparing for a Power Outage

Take an inventory of the items you need that rely on electricity. Plan for batteries and other alternative power sources to meet your needs when the power goes out, such as a portable charger or power bank. Have flashlights for every household member. Determine whether your home phone will work in a power outage and how long battery backup will last.

Know Your Medical Needs

Talk to your medical provider about a power outage plan for medical devices powered by electricity and refrigerated medicines. Find out how long medication can be stored at higher temperatures and get specific guidance for any medications that are critical for life.

https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/power-outage_information-sheet.pdf

Dixie Power maintains a list of people who rely on electricity for medical devices and, in the event of a power outage, prioritizes them for power restoration. To be placed on the list, a person must have their physician fax a request detailing their medical needs to Dixie Power at (435) 673-7460.

Painting for Fun

Want to try something new in 2023? Or something you used to do and want to give it another go? Come on down to the Craft Room on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30am for some painting fun! We have what you will need to give it a try and see if you like it. No fees, just fun! Or just stop on by and check us out. We have a great bunch of people, from beginners to pretty darn good painters, and we have a blast. It doesn’t matter what your skill level is, you can do it. Come have some fun and meet some new people in your community. Hope to see you soon!

Nancy Beck • (801) 518-2558

Susan Drakulich • (435) 705-8584

Pottery

The SunRiver Kindred Spirits Pottery Club has began preparing for the 2023 Spring Pottery Sale. Pots, mugs, platters, vases, and sculptures are all in the works down at the studio. This piece, a beautiful, whimsical sculpture named ‘Wendy’, is in the initial drying stage. Come to our spring sale on Saturday, March 4th, in the Community Center to see the finished product along with many other wonderful pieces created by our talented potters. Follow the PMP weekly emails and postings for more pottery sale updates.

SUNRIVER SPRING POTTERY SALE

Saturday, March 4th, 2023 at the COMMUNITY CENTER

COLOR KEY: BLACK ....... CLUBS/GROUPS

PURPLE .................... EVENTS

ORANGE ........ ASSOCIATION

GREEN EDUCATIONAL

All information is tentative and subject to change. For a more detailed and up-to-date calendar see your email and check out the Full Calendar under the Lifestyle tab on the SunRiverStGeorge.com website.

All information is tentative and subject to change. For a more detailed and up-to-date calendar see your email and check out the Full Calendar under the Lifestyle tab on the SunRiverStGeorge.com website.

Hiking Club

Don’t bust the crust - Stay on the Trail

Cryptobiotic soil is a sponge-like desert “carpet” made up of many microscopic organisms. Algae, cyanobacteria, fungi, and other tiny living elements bind together to create a surface of living and nonliving soil matter.

Rain and precipitation encourage the growth of the organisms within the surface layer. Moss and lichen may form, sometimes covering the entire surface. This crust is critical to the desert ecosystem as it holds vital resources to soils, plants, and other organisms. These crusts are a valuable resource of nitrogen and organic matter for desert ecosystems. In addition, cryptobiotic soils work as an absorbent and reduce flash flood runoff.

While the living organisms that build cryptobiotic crusts are small, they grow at a very slow rate. A healthy, elevated crust could take 250 years to grow back if harmed or destroyed! The best way to preserve cryptobiotic soil is to remain on designated trails and observe from a distance. Please don’t bust the crust; stay on the trail.

Jil

Baird, Hiking Club Secretary • (701) 260-3089 • jilbaird20152@gmail.com

Hiking Dates:

Tuesday, February 7th, 2023

Desert Canyon and Pushing Tin

Hike Leader: Marietta Rigby

Event time: 9am-1pm

Tuesday, February 14th, 2023

Church Rocks Loop from Grapevine Trail

Hike Leaders:

Naomi and Greg Marshall

Event time: 9am-2pm

Tuesday, February 21st, 2023

Walk about Valley of Fire Arches

Hike Leader: Douglas Walker

Event time: 7:30am-4:30pm

Tuesday,February 28th, 2023

Hamburger Rock in the Gorge

Hike Leaders:

Marianne Orton and Steve Mobbs

Event time: 9am-12:30pm

Swim Club

We held our annual meeting with a potluck at the end of 2022. Our 2023 Swim Club Officers are Tom Petersen, President; Lynn Anderson, Vice President; Pat Ault, Secretary; Terri Morgan, Treasurer. We are hoping to hold a couple of Swim Club Events on the Pool Patio in the spring before it gets too hot. The Poolside Café will be open throughout the construction of the new outdoor pool and spa.

In the meantime, the Indoor Pool and Spa will be open. There are aqua classes being held in the Indoor Pool. Please check the Fitness Schedule for days and times. If you are interested in joining the Swim Club, dues are $5 per calendar year. You may give your dues to any of the Swim Club Officers. If you are interested in receiving emails from the Swim Club, please check the “Swimming” box in your profile on the SRSG Website.

Remember: Swimming is a year-round sport. H2-OH yeah!!!

Landscape & Design

Science Club

She’s an Astronomer

Many astronomers have become public celebrities. Until his untimely passing, Carl Sagan was one of America’s most respected public figures. Aside from Carl Sagan, you have undoubtedly heard of many other astronomers: Edwin Hubble, Patrick Moore, Fred Hoyle, Percival Lowell, and Edmund Halley. They all rank as acclaimed public figures. All are men. Have women made substantial contributions to astronomy? Indeed, they have, but often their work was ignored by the media or, in some cases, actually stolen by men who took credit from a woman who made a breakthrough discovery.

This month we chose to honor six women, out of many more, who significantly advanced astronomical knowledge. We hope to have a special guest presenter, Howard Simkover. He has been a lifelong friend of Ron Smith, and like Ron, has extensive experience in producing and delivering planetarium shows. This will be one of his best. We truly need to recognize and honor the contributions woman have made to the field of astronomy.

As you know, these programs will exploit Terik’s technical abilities to hold a Ballroom presentation on the big screen, even though the presenter lives in Payson, Arizona, or Ottawa, Ontario. This month’s Science Night will be held in the Ballroom on the Ballroom screen via Zoom. Howard Simkover will be presenting February’s topic, She’s an Astronomer, on Thursday, February 9th. He will be presenting remotely from Ottowa, Canada. Popcorn tickets can be purchased for $1.50, and Ham and Pineapple Pizza with Popcorn tickets can be purchased for $6.50. The presentation and food service will begin at 5:30pm.

Altered Art

Good news, dear friends. Yes, the SunRiver SHOW-MAKER 2023 will be Sunday, March 26th, 2023. Sign-up is open. The last day will be Sunday, March 12th, 2023. You sign up by sending an email to SRmixedMAA@gmail.com. Please give your first name, last name, and type of media. I will print a label for each of us, and like last year, we will have the Craft Room to drop off pieces Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 4.30-8pm.

The Show-Maker will be Sunday, March 26th, in our wonderful Ballroom. We will have 24 round tables covered with black and white tablecloths and individual easels around the room and the stage. I will let you know the space each of us will have once I know how many of us have signed up. We will also have to respect the emergency exits and allow for an easy traffic flow.

Set up will be from 9:30-10:30am. The show will be from 10:30am-1:30pm. Cleanup will be from 1:30-2:30pm. Let me know if you can volunteer to welcome visitors and, if so, what shift is good for you.

Thank you for passing this information on to your SunRiver friends. The Show-Maker is open to all SunRiver Residents and PMP staff. No fees, no sales, and no money is involved. You may display a business card if you want.

Have a creative day, Cid and Isabelle

Searching Governing Documents

Have you ever wondered whether a particular plant or tree is allowed in SunRiver, how long you can park your car on the street, or if there are restrictions on adding solar panels to your house?

Where would you go to find the answer? The answer should be in the Governing Documents, Board Resolutions, or Association’s Policies and Rules. But which document and where in the document do you look?

You can use the new Governing Documents search feature on the SunRiverStGeorge.com website. Quickly and easily search the CC&Rs, Bylaws, Board Resolutions, Guidelines, Policies and Rules, and State and Federal Community Association laws for all references by entering your keyword or key phrase.

From the SR Website Home Page, navigate to the Community Documents page.

1. Either click the Documents icon on the Owners page or select Association > Documents on the navigation bar.

2. Scroll down; choose Governing Documents from the list.

3. Select Search Governing Documents.

4. Follow the instructions and enter your keyword or phrase; you will get a list of documents containing the keyword or phrase from which to choose.

Due to the Website’s structure, it does take a few steps to get to the actual search point, but we are sure it is more efficient than manually searching through several complex documents. Also, you must have a Google account to use this feature. If you have a Gmail address, you already have a Google account. If not, you can go to Google.doc and set up an account, with or without Gmail. You can use this link to set up a Google account. https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/27441?hl=en

So please give it a whirl and let us know how it goes. Submit comments by sending an email to cac@ sunriverstgeorge.com

DISCLAIMER: Although derived from the Association’s legally filed documents, the searchable documents ARE NOT the Association’s actual approved documents. Therefore you should use the results of your search for guidance only. To see the official records, navigate to the Governing Documents list to select and view the official document.

Answers for puzzles

The French Conversation Group

The French Conversation Group celebrated La Fête des Rois (Epiphany) on Friday, January 6th. Michelle Butz, whose mother was French, prepared a delicious cheese fondue, Connie Call provided the traditional galette (a tart made of puff pastry with an almond paste filling), and other members of the group contributed a variety of additional dishes. The French tradition is that as the galette is prepared, the cook hides a tiny object in the dough. When the galette is served to the guests, it is divided up according to the number of people present and each person in the group is given a slice. The person who discovers the object in their slice becomes the king or queen for the rest of the party. This year, Hélène Mulligan, who is native French, was crowned queen and applauded by all.

The French Conversation Group meets each Friday at 10am in the Computer Lab. All who have studied French in the past and who would like to polish up their spoken French are welcome to join the group. Practicing foreign language skills can help keep your mind sharp!

ADMIRER

Answers on page 13

ACROSS

1. Participate in a certain child’s game

5. Did 75, say

9. Changes direction abruptly

14. Universally known figure

15. Its body is primed

16. Insertion symbol

17. Tarzan

20. Though, poetically

21. Name used in exclamations

22. A Guinness world record adjective

23. Story of conflict, perhaps

25. Invitation notation

27. What little things mean?

30. Sawn at an angle

35. Churchill’s “___ Country”

38. Advertising catchword

40. Bluto’s dream girl

41. Handyman

44. Consumed with gusto

45. Maroon’s locale

46. First name in the “Desperate Housewives” cast

47. Aretha’s signature song

49. Telemarketer’s aim

51. Not yet final, in law

53. Roll with the punches

57. American writer Plath

61. Cyber annoyance, to many

64. Parent’s order

65. Mary Higgins Clark (with “The”)

68. Throw angrily

69. Ethereal glow

70. Be revolting?

71. They’re held for questioning

72. Heartfelt

73. Stalk by the river

DOWN

1. Took a long walk

2. More gelid

3. Karan of fashion

4. Chang’s twin

5. Sound partner

6. Gentle stroke

7. Old sleep-inducer

8. She may be out for a buck

9. Rodin, for one

10. Word with “ho”

11. Impulse

12. Pickled delicacies

13. Editor’s override

18. October’s jewel

19. “Bed of Roses” band Bon ___

24. Seller’s profit margin

26. Is repulsive, in a way

28. Not at one’s best

29. Geneticist’s study

31. Filled with joy

32. Heckle

33. Lasting introduction?

34. He loved Lucy

35. Slightly cracked

36. It may be tempted

37. They cannot be returned

39. Upraised railroads

42. Vacancies

43. Hyson, for one

48. Venetian farewell

50. Item beside an easy chair

52. One of Seventeen?

54. Musical with a dog

55. Oater assemblage

56. Like some jackets

57. Room meas.

58. Kind of tide

59. Oahu wreaths

60. Let off steam

62. Untainted

63. Letters on a work order, perhaps

66. Pet rock, once

67. Get it wrong

What kind of room has no walls, door or windows?

Answer: A mushroom

Who has married many women but was never married?