CNSTC: June 10, 2020

June 10, 2020

‘A message of love and unity’

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(Bottom) Photos by Brett Auten (Top) O’Fallon Police Chief Tim Clothier walks among the 2,000 protesters in O’Fallon. (Bottom) Protesters gathered and marched peacefully last week in St. Charles. All across the region, marches and protests were held to condemn racism and police brutality.

Marches and rallies across St. Charles County join a nation-wide call for reform and an end to racism

By Brett Auten Protesters and police walked in unison through the streets of St. Charles County last week. Multiple peaceful protests took place and each was impassioned and celebrated.

Like in multiple locations throughout the world, the marches here took place to demand reform and change and the end to racism and police brutality in the wake of the Memorial Day death of George Floyd, a Minneapolis black man who died while in police custody.

The afternoon sun made for steamy conditions but it didn’t dwindle the passion as par-

ents, children and the youth were among the march’s participants.

“We stand for unity. We stand for equality,” St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer said to a sign-welding crowd in front of Marcus Cinema. “I’m a Boy’s Town kid. I grew up here.

I know what this is all about. Do us a favor.

March peacefully. This is an incredible opportunity for you today to send a message of love and unity to battle against injustice for all of the people who see it today. We support you, we support your battle. Welcome. Have a great day. The police are here to make you safe.”

A group of college students from North St. Louis County worked with police to organize the first of two protests that occurred on June 3. Police cleared a path for the protesters by temporarily blocking off parts of Highway 94 and Zumbehl Road.

The first group, which numbers estimated at 500 people, gathered around 3 p.m. in the Marcus Cinema parking lot and marched down First Capitol Drive. Participants sat and knelt on Route 94 and chanted, “I can’t breathe” and “Out of the car into the street.”

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‘UNITY’ from cover They then went north toward Interstate 70 before returning to the Marcus parking lot.

Traffic was stopped during the demonstration. Some drivers left their cars and joined the march or handed bottles of water out.

Most honked their horns in support.

The second rally of the day, which started around 6 p.m., drew an even larger crowd, with police saying more than 2,000 people marched down Main Street. Several of the businesses closed early, but many shop owners showed their support.

O’Fallon kicked off the week on a high note as its police chief, Tim Clothier, marched arm-and-arm with Ryan Staples and Jalen Thompson and others on June 1.

“We wanted to bring the conversation to a place where it is not widely discussed,” Thompson, one of the organizers, said.

“There are many people here who are not happy but we are blessed to be in a position where we are respected and we can get our voices heard. The police kept us safe and I know other places don’t have that type of relationship.”

Thompson and some friends helped organize the march with the help of the police. About 1,500 -2,000 people showed up to march. Clothier said he took part in the demonstration to show solidarity with the marchers “It spread like wildfire,” Staples, a recent Fort Zumwalt West grad, said. “People want change and they showed up.”

The march went up to Mexico Road to Bryan Road to the O’Fallon Justice Center.

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Photo courtesy Minner Photography O’Fallon Police Chief Tim Clothier walks among the 2,000 protesters in O’Fallon.

“We told them that there was nothing we wanted more than for you guys to join us,” Staples said. “This isn’t black vs. white.

It’s humans vs. injustice. It was a profound experience to be able to come together and love each other.”

Also, over the weekend in St. Charles, a #SayHerName rally for Breonna Taylor was held to honor the memory of Breonna Taylor, the Kentucky EMT who was shot and killed by Louisville police during a raid in March. ExpectUS organized the rally that began around 4:30 p.m. at the AMC Streets of St. Charles movie theater. At one point Photo by Brett Auten protesters tried to march onto Interstate 70 at 94 but were met by state troopers and offi- Protesters gathered and marched peacefully last week in St. Charles. All across the region, marches and protests were cers blocking them from the highway. held to condemn racism and police brutality.

Similar marches and protests occurred in St. Peters and Wentzville.

A letter to the languishing

Dear Friend, The past few months have taken their toll and your heart is weary. The future is uncertain and decisions you once made with ease now cause you to reconsider. Simple tasks have become complicated. Your blood pressure is higher. Your attitude is lower. In many respects, you’ve given up.

I am writing to remind you that your story is not over. In fact, it has only just begun. Lest you forget, the sun rises on the just and the unjust. The clouds give and the clouds take away. Do you think you are the first to encounter such adversity? Are you the first person to ache and to grieve?

“What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 1:9 On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake beneath the ocean sent waves as high as 30 feet towards the coastal towns of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Thailand. One moment, the beaches were places of peace. The next, a horror beyond imagination extinguished the lives of nearly 225,000 people. Whole families were sucked into the sea, along with businesses, livelihoods and hope.

Those who remained cursed the ground and wept for they could not even bury their dead.

The heart quakes when it considers such loss, but it continues to beat. So here you are. Your business has failed. The one you love has perished – or worse – walked away. The home you loved is gone. What remains is not what you envisioned when you began.

You have every right to grieve.

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up what has been planted; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:1,2,4.

I know this loss is terrible. So, let me take this opportunity to remind you, we can look back with gratitude for what was and look forward with hope to what will be. As we take each borrowed breath, we can choose to begin again even as we choose to exhale.

Because we know our lungs were meant to compress and expand in the rhythm of life. But more importantly, we must go on because so many of our brethren no longer can.

When all toil is vanity and the evil under the sun is black as night, take heart.

“Remember the end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13, 14) God has collected our tears in his bottle and His wisdom no one can fathom. For more inspiration, follow me on my blog: www.destinationdisciplie.com.

Margaret Wolfinbarger is a wife and mother of three peculiar children. She lives in St. Charles and likes to shine light into dark places.

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St. Peters City Hall reopening to public on June 1 in phases with social distancing guidelines St. Peters City Hall reopened its west wing to the public on June 1 with social distancing guidelines. The city of St. Peters plans to open other portions of city hall to the public in phases over the next month.

City hall has been closed to the public since March 25 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many facets of city business are available remotely through online services at www.stpetersmo.net or by phone. The city of St. Peters continues to encourage the public to do city

business remotely whenever possible.

For the first two weeks of June, visitors will be limited to the west wing of city hall. Beginning June 15, visitors will be allowed to enter the city hall lobby. City hall access is expected to return to normal procedures on July 1.

Visitors are asked to enter city hall from the west entrance, where the Cultural Arts Centre is located. Markings will be placed on the

floor to help maintain social distancing in lines.

The Cultural Arts Centre will remain closed due to a restroom renovation project; however, events and meetings will resume June 1 in the banquet rooms in the west wing of city hall under social distancing guidelines.

Visit www.stpetersmo.net for more information.

The St. Charles Municipal Band opens an exhibit of the band’s 150 years of music history The St. Charles Municipal Band and St. Charles County Historical Society opened an exhibit on June 1 of the municipal band’s 150 years of music history in the St. Charles community. The exhibit is located at the society’s headquarters at 101 S. Main St. in St. Charles.

The exhibit includes many historic photographs, memorabilia, vintage instrument, music

and awards is available for viewing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The exhibit runs through mid-August. It is free with reservations required at this time due to social distancing requirements, please call 636946-9828 to set up a visit.

See www.stcharlesband.com for more information on the band’s history.

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2020 finds the world once again engaged in a global war. All nations are affected, but the enemy in World War ‘C’ is not a nation or a group of terrorists. This enemy is a virus, COVID-19.

As in all wars, past and present, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has joined in assisting the war effort. It is calling on each of her members to find new and innovative ways to continue to provide service to our country. To date the NSDAR nationwide members have made over 350,000 masks.

The Caroline Close Stuart Chapter members have answered the call including, Marilyn Hartnett, Sisters Christine, Robyn and Brittany Johnson, Nancy Milliken, Elaine Gilmore, Lynda Gorline, Cheryl Hanks-Sinecki and Nan Walther to name a few. They have embraced the battle by making and distributing over 1,000 face masks made by their members.

Other chapter members have enthusiastically donating elastic, fabric, time and skill. They are working diligently to provide a safety net for first responders who are required to be out and about. Many of the masks have a definite patriotic theme being made from fabric used for other projects.

One chapter member, Pat Engelhardt, has a very personal motivation for participating in this effort. Her daughter works at Progress West Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist.

As Engelhardt noted, ”Every mask someone is wearing is one less person with COVID-19 my daughter may need to Xray.”

Her masks have N95 properties and are specifically designed to be disinfected by baking them in the oven. They have also been distributed in the dental office at an Air Force base where she works.

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The Caroline Close Stuart Chapter has been busy, but the need continues. Hearing the local VA hospital reported a need for masks for the VA hospital in St. Louis, the chapter is conducting a mask drive in May and June. Finished masks are needed as well as supplies to make them.

“We have the ladies who can sew and make the masks. Now we just need the donations to keep making them,” says Chapter Regent Marilyn Hartnett.

For more information about the DAR or to make donations for making masks contact Chapter Regent, Marilyn Hartnett at 636-3571038. You may also find information about the local DAR chapter on the web at http://www. mssdar.org/ccstuart.

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Dog parks reopen in St. Charles County Parks The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department reopened its popular Off-Leash Dog Areas on June 3, but not without keeping the public’s health and safety in mind.

Pet owners and their furry friends will need to observe social distancing and several other new guidelines while visiting the following parks: • 4.7-acre Off-Leash Dog Area at Broemmelsiek Park, 1795 Highway DD in Defiance • 2.5-acre Off-Leash Dog Area at Quail Ridge Park, 560 Interstate Drive in Wentzville • 3-acre Off-Leash Dog Area at Veterans Tribute Park, 1031 Kisker Road in Weldon Spring To keep guests safe, the following health and safety measures have been implemented: • •Social distancing is required. If you notice this rule is not being followed, please call the Ranger duty phone at 636-713-4394.

• Do not enter if you or your dog are ill.

• Wearing face coverings is encouraged.

• Washing hands or using hand sanitizer before entering the park and after leaving is encouraged.

• Arrive, play and leave – please do not congregate.

• Refrain from petting dogs that do not belong to you.

• No outside toys or balls are allowed.

Please note: If guests have symptoms of COVID-19, or think they have been exposed, they should go home immediately and call the St. Charles County Public Health Hotline at 636-949-1899 or contact their physician.

As a reminder, the new regulations will be posted on the entrance gate of the Off-Leash Areas and at the information areas of the parks. All dogs are required to have current vaccinations and licenses before entering. Dog parks are open daily from 7 a.m. to 30

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For up-to-date information about park closures, visit the Rainout Line app on or website – stccparks.org, our Facebook page – facebook.com/StCharlesCountyParks, or contact the Parks Department at 636-9497535.

Boys & Girls Clubs to re-open for Summer Blast Program Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County (BGCSTC) began its annual Summer Blast Program on June 2 to provide a safe, fun, and educational place for children to go now that school is out of session.

The Summer Blast Program will be held at both locations.

“Thanks to our partnerships area schools, families, and other social service agencies, and the hard work behind the scenes of our staff and board members, we are able to open our doors to serve those who need us most,” said Chief Ex-

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ecutive Officer, Karen Englert.

“Right now, we are only able to open three days per week for thirty members per location, with priority given to our youngest members, but we are working to expand to the traditional full-week schedule in July.”

Safety is a top concern for Boys & Girls Club staff, who have been working diligently to create and implement proper health and safety protocols in alignment with CDC recommendations.

Children will have their temperature checked before they enter the building and at least one other time throughout the day. There will be a nine to one ratio and members will stay in one classroom throughout the day, including lunch and snack times. Members will be allowed outside for playtime, games, and activities with social distancing measures in place.

Dedicated staff will clean and sanitize rooms and program supplies throughout the day and regular handwashing and hand sanitizing will occur for everyone. BGCSTC staff will also wear masks, though members are not re-

quired to. If parents would like their child to wear a mask, they will need to provide one.

“Our staff has been doing a wonderful job providing virtual programming, online mentoring, and check-in phone calls for members since we’ve been closed, but I know everyone is looking forward to seeing them in person and getting back to what will be the new normal,” Englert said. “This is a learning process for all of us, and we ask that we be patient with each other to ensure a smooth re-opening for everyone. We’re excited to see our members again soon.”

The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County Summer Blast Program will be from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the St. Charles Unit and the O’Fallon Unit. The program will run through Aug. 14, except for a one-week closure June 29-July 3. For more information, please visit: https:// bgcstc.org/summer/.

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Student and BJSPH volunteer raises money to purchase PPE

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Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital volunteer Karthik Digavalli started a Go Fund Me page with his friends and classmates to raise money for the hospital to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE). Digavalli and his friends are freshmen and sophomores in the Fort Zumwalt School District and raised $1,500. Pictured above (from left) are Director of Finance Andrew Fresenburg, Surya Sompalli, Varun Vasireddy, Karthik Digavalli, Sathvik Enturi and Patient & Community Engagement Director Kristin Williams.

City of O’Fallon delays opening of playgrounds in response to extension of governor’s order In response to Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s extension of his Show-Me Strong Recovery Order, the city of O’Fallon will be delaying the opening of playgrounds throughout the city until at least June 15.

“Although we had originally planned to reopen our playgrounds on June 1, the governor’s most recent extension of the Phase 1 Show-Me Strong Recovery Order guidelines specifically recommends that

‘high-touch areas, such as playgrounds, remain closed,’” said Tom Drabelle, Communications Director for the city of O’Fallon. “In order to comply with the wishes of the governor and protect the health and safety of our residents, we must extend the closure of the playgrounds through at least June 15. All previously opened parks facilities will remain open at this time, and we opened Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center, with social dis-

tancing guidelines and capacity limits, on Monday, June 1.”

For more information on Governor Mike Parson’s ShowMe Strong plan, please visit https://governor.mo.gov/showme-strong-recovery-plan-guidance-and-frequently-askedquestions.

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Runners and walkers DE-FEET Hunger for Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service More than 135 runners and walkers hit the trail or the treadmill to defeat hunger for Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service this month.

The inaugural DE-FEET Hunger Virtual 5K raised nearly $5,000 to help feed local families in need.

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service Food Pantry regularly serves 125 households each week, but the food pantry has seen a 20 percent increase in need due the rise of unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“More families than ever are struggling to provide the most basic needs for their families, including shelter and food. We are seeing families who have never had to ask for help before,” said Pam Struckhoff, executive director at Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service.

“All proceeds from the 5K will help feed local families during these difficult times.”

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service Food Pantry remains open twice a week, and has adapted to a drive-thru service during the COVID-19 crisis. Food is delivered to the elderly and disabled, and food boxes have been strategically placed in all three counties so unsheltered homeless will have access to food. The agency has also collaborated with local school districts and community agencies to ensure all families are fed.

“Thank you to all of the runners and walkers who participated in our virtual 5K to defeat hunger in our area. We especially thank our primary sponsor 1st Advantage Bank for believing in our mission to serve those in crisis and to prevent homelessness and hunger,” said Struckhoff.

Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen waive liquor license fees At its May 20 meeting, the city of Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution that waives all liquor license renewal fees for retail stores and restaurants within the city of Dardenne Prairie. The move is designed to provide support to businesses and their employees that have suffered an economic impact due to COVID-19.

“We know what a challenging time this has been for small businesses across the nation, and those right here in our own community,” said Mayor David C. Zucker. “Restaurant owners and their employees have been particularly hard hit. We hope this small savings will help ease the burden a bit as they begin to reopen.”

The city typically collects annual liquor license fees on July 1; this year’s fees will be waived through June 30, 2021. While the fee waiver will only have a minimal impact on their revenue, Zucker hopes it will serve as a reminder to area restaurants that they are vital to the community.

Located in St. Charles County, the city of Dardenne Prairie is home to shopping, a movie theater and a growing County Youth Activity Park. Maintaining several dining options is important to serving the city’s more than 13,000 residents, as well as those who visit from out-of-town to enjoy the city’s many amenities.

Restaurants and other businesses benefitting from the waiver include Rosy’s and Paco’s Mexican Restaurant, Town Square Pub n Grub, Signature India, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, Schnucks, Town Square 12 Cine, Midwest Petroleum Company, Target, QuikTrip, Thoele, Inc., Dardenne Prairie Hall, and City Hall Park Concession Stand. The city will continue to enforce all other requirements of its liquor license permits.

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Cuivre River Electric Cooperative reopens its lobbies and drive-throughs On June 1, Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) reopened its offices located in Troy and Lake Saint Louis to the public. Members may transact their co-op business in person in CREC lobbies or at drive-throughs; however, social distancing practices will be in place.

“For the safety of both our members and our employees, it is important that we continue following social distancing guidelines,” says General Manager/CEO Doug Tracy. “We will limit the number of visitors in the lobby. Floor markings

will be in place to maintain six feet of space between members waiting to be served. Protective counter barriers have been installed, and we’ll continue handwashing, sanitizing, and disinfecting surfaces properly.”

Visitors to the lobbies and drive-throughs at CREC offices are not required to wear a mask; however, CREC asks that if you are ill to not enter the building. Any members who are not comfortable with conducting business in person still have the option of doing so online or by phone.

Payne Family Homes breaks ground on $400 million residential and mixed-use project in O’Fallon St. Louis homebuilder Payne Family Homes has broken ground on The Streets of Caledonia, a new $400 million mixed-use project in O’Fallon, at Highway 64/40 and Route DD. Payne will be building 657 single-family homes and townhomes on 153 acres. The project will also include 93 acres targeting a mix of retail development, entertainment, office, medical and hospitality space located to the north and east of the homes.

“We are very excited to break ground on this project,” said Ken Kruse, Payne Family Homes president. “This is a large project, and over the past two Submitted image years, we have been working hard to get everything in place. This develop- This illustration shows the layout of the proposed Streets of Caledonia being conment will offer our home buyers a great structed in O’Fallon. location, top-quality home construction, green space, amenities adjacent to parks, and of the surrounding area. This project is anticipated to take five years to reach final completion. a quality school district.”

The Streets of Caledonia and neighboring areas Home sales at The Streets of Caledonia will start will benefit from the millions of dollars already in in the fall of 2020. The development will offer traplace for regional improvements, which include: ditional single-family homes featuring ranch, 1.5 story, and two-story homes with open floor plans • $4 million for approximately one-half mile of DD, including additional right of way, a new and lots available that back to 7,000 acre Busch traffic signal, a new roundabout, additional trafWildlife Reserve and O’ Day Park. The townhofic lanes, and additional off-ramps at the highmes will feature two- and three-bedroom units, way interchange. attached single-car garages, and an open-floor concept. The homes will be appealing to first-time • $5 million for between two and five lanes of buyers, families, active adults, and empty nesters. connectivity between Highway N and Route Lombardo Homes will join Payne, also building a DD. Caledonia Parkway, as it is named, will be section of the new home community. finished late in 2020.

The Streets of Caledonia will also offer 30 acres of common area, including several lakes with • $3 million in two to three lanes called Dalriada Boulevard. fountains, walking trails with benches and gazebos, a neighborhood pool with covered pavilion, The Streets of Caledonia will include 93 acres playground, dedicated bocce ball area, and pick- of mixed-use commercial development, which leball court. The neighborhood is situated right will be available in early 2021 and is targeting renext to O’Fallon’s crown jewel, the 57-acre O’ Day tail, entertainment, office, medical and hospitality Park, which opened in the fall of 2019. Residents businesses. The retail space is being marketed by will have easy access to the Caledonia soccer park Evan Barnett and Patrick Willett from Pace Propand eight acres of lakes with miles of meandering erties. Mark Palmer and Artie Kerckhoff of CBRE walking trails connecting Busch Wildlife to O’ are marketing the office space.

Day Park, to which residents will have a new enThe Streets of Caledonia has been thoughtfully trance and parking lot. Nearly $2.5 million will be designed to provide easy access to work, grocery, invested in the creation of community amenities shopping, dining, entertainment and recreational that complement and support the natural beauty amenities.

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Wentzville graduating seniors awarded over $140,000 in community scholarships Wentzville School District Class of 2020 has been awarded over $140,000 worth of local scholarships this year.

These deserving students from Holt, Liberty, and Timberland high schools will be receiving their diplomas on July 25 before they continue on with their post-secondary education. Individual amounts of these awards range from $500 to $4,000.

“The pandemic may have changed the largescale ceremonies we typically hold this time of year, but our pride in our student accomplishments and in our community for rewarding those accomplishments, has not been dimin-

ished,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain.

“These students are exceptionally talented and have worked very hard to reach this point. We are very fortunate to live in a community where so many people are eager to support them in their goals and dreams for the future.”

In lieu of the traditional Honors Night celebrations, each high school compiled a video tribute to seniors that was shared on the district Facebook page on May 14, which was the last day of virtual instruction for seniors.

To read the full list of scholarships and recipients, please visit the WSD website.

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St. Charles Community College delivers CARES Act funding to students St. Charles Community College will distribute $1.3 million in federal emergency financial aid grants to qualifying students through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. All SCC enrolled students who are eligible in connection with federal Title IV standards will be considered for the emergency financial aid. Awards are estimated to range from $300-750 per student.

The funding is limited and will be awarded based on the level of student need.

The CARES Act appropriates about $14 billion for higher education, with about $12.5 billion to be split for emergency grants to students and money for institutional needs in light of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the law, colleges must award at least half of their total allocation to students for expenses to address educational costs pertaining to the students’ transition to online learning, including things like course materials and technology, as well as food, housing, health care and childcare.

Institutional funding allocations were set by a formula prescribed in the CARES Act that is weighted significantly by the number of full-time students who are Pell-eligible. It also takes into consideration the total population of the college and the number of students not enrolled full-time online before the coronavirus outbreak. The U.S. Department of Education used the most recent data available from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Federal Student Aid (FSA) for the calculation.

In order to access the CARES Act funds, the U.S. Department of Education required a signed certification from each higher education institution affirming they would distribute the funds in accordance with applicable law. The college or university could then determine how the grant disbursement would be allocated within the guidelines set forth by the Department of Education.

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The Wentzville School District Foundation has announced the winners of the 2020 Teacher and Building Mini Grants. On May 7, Foundation President Dan Schroeder, Secretary Dr. Susan Hladky, Directors Dr. Curtis Cain, Frank Klaas, and Mary LaPak awarded grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to 18 teachers at nine schools, totaling $9,000.

The surprise announcements were made during virtual meetings set up by building principals. In addition, the foundation awarded 12 teachers with grants totaling $7,000 thanks to a Community Grant from GM to fund Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) initiatives in WSD schools. GM has provided $30,000 over the last three years to the WSD Foundation to support STEM initiatives in the Wentzville School District.

The WSD Foundation raises funds through its

annual trivia night held in February for the Mini Grant Program and the foundation has awarded over $113,000 to district teachers since 2004.

The selection committee, which is composed of Wentzville School District Foundation Board members, utilizes the grants to reward educators for their resourceful and innovative ideas and strategies that benefit the education of district students.

The Wentzville School District Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop community support for public education and for the students and teachers of the Wentzville School District. The Foundation was established in 2001 on the belief that education is critical to society, that teachers have the power to be catalysts for student success, and that our community can be an agent for positive change.

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EVENTS Sept. 12: Craft fair

Tri County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction will hold their Seventh Annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed. Please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@ charter.net or 636-441-0329 or 314477-5096.

ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314560-1868.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.

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TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon.

Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com.

BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.

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Alcoholics

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If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting.

Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome.

For more information visit http:// www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@ charter.net.

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

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: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) at 636-561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-2190553.

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement

Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.

Tuesdays: group

Diabetes

support

A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

12:05 p.m. at Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636448-4277. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities.

No sewing experience required.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse.

Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-779-6892 for more information.

Tuesdays: Seniors group

Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-5618951.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant.

For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@ att.net.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments.

ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club

community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.

Weldon

Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our

7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636379-2505.

Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience

The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www. alz.org/stl. Registration is requested before the first meeting.

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie.

Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group

If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a support group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.

Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball 8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.

Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.

Tuesdays: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America

Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Ladue Chapel.

Info: www.showmestitchers.com.

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd.

Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.

Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.

5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636-947-7666.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314369-6521.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • June 10, 2020 Wednesdays: Food pantry

Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.

Wednesdays: Veterans Coffee Talk

Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road in St. Charles. Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter.net.

Wednesdays: Marine Corp League meeting

On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www. stcharlesmarine.org.

Wednesdays: club

Women’s

fishing

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at JJ’s Restaurant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club

Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.

Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League

Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at 636-625-8276.

Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636-9281928.

Wednesdays: Hope & Healing

5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednes-

day of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.

Wednesdays: Charity Bingo

6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters.

TOPS is a national non-profit weightloss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight.

There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m.

Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

Thursdays: meeting

American

Legion

On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636-327-6060.

636-441-1831. New members are welcome.

for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings

Meets third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the McClay Library in St. Charles. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org;

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters

9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie.

Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities.

No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters).

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon

Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon at 12 noon, except third Thursday the group meets at 6 p.m. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314-650-1014.

7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org

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Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings

O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon every Thursday. Visitors are always welcome.

For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.

Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon.

For more information, contact CyndySchwab at 636-544-0102.

Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at

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3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

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Student athletes participate in NCAA Career in Sports Forum at Lindenwood Recently, four Lindenwood University student-athletes participated in the 10th Annual NCAA Career in Sports Forum. The three-day event provides an opportunity for NCAA student-athletes to get career guidance and network with athletics administrators and sports industry experts.

The three-day virtual forum prepares junior and senior student-athletes for a career after gradua-

tion. The event allows the participating members to learn more about themselves as leaders through critical thinking projects and practical experiences to strengthen their personal and professional skills.

Taylor Colwell (Gymnastics), Gianna D’Alto (Women’s Lacrosse), Andrew Hasz (Men’s Lacrosse), and Aleah Turon (Gymnastics) will represent the Lions this week.

Colwell had a decorated season in 2020, as she earned USAG National Senior Athlete, USAG Scholar Athlete, and MIC Scholar Athlete recognition. A native of Plainedge, New York, Colwell posted a season-high 9.825 on the bars and a 9.800 on the floor.

D’Alto played in six games with the Lions during the shortened season. D’Alto and the Lions compiled a 9-1 record before the season was cut short in March.

Hasz appeared in five games this year, as he tied a career-high with seven goals. The Amaranth, Ontario native helped the Lions to a 5-0 start to the season, which came to an abrupt end after just one month.

Turon did not appear in a meet in 2020, but was recognized as a USAG Scholar Athlete, as well as a MIC Scholar Athlete. *The next page in life

UMSL hires women’s soccer coach The University of Missouri-St. Louis recently filled the women’s soccer head coach position with Maddi Moon back in January. She had a short amount of time to get to know her players during the spring season before COVID-19 hit.

She has several unique ideas on how to coach the team that she will unveil once the restrictions of coach-player association starts again.

Stay tuned. *New coach, new strategies SCC getting ready to hit the field The St. Charles Community College intercollegiate sports program is gearing up to bring their fans competitive teams.

Sports include: men’s baseball and soccer and women’s fast-pitch softball and soccer, all at the NJCAA Division I level.

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) offers colleges to grant full athletic scholarships (tuition, books, fees, room and board), up to $250 in course required supplies and transportation costs one time per academic year to and from the college. Each sport has limits on the number of scholarships that can be granted. *Check it out

Local baseball team looking for players in O’Fallon The O’Fallon Hoots play in the Prospect Wood Bat League with home games at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon.

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, As mentioned last week, the Hoots will may be educated in business but host 30 games in O’Fallon in a season he lives and breathes sports. As a from July 2 through August 14. fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports They are in the process of having the all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed roster filled with some talented baseball the River City Rascals’ inaugural players. season, among many other activiFor up-to-the-minute information ties. I am currently hosting a Health about the Hoots, visit www.ofallonhoots. show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL.com. com or follow the team on Facebook, It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings Twitter and Instagram. *Could be the beginning of a great career at 9.

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‘Wonder Woman 1984,’ ‘Mulan,’ ‘Black Widow’ still waiting in the movie pipeline

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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.

ariety recently reported that revenues from movie ticket sales could be half of what they were in 2019. To even reach the 50 percent mark, however, theaters need to re-open, which is something the major cinema chains haven’t done yet.

AMC Theaters also said it has “substantial doubt” that it can continue operating after being Photo courtesy Walt Disney Pictures shut down due to the ongoing pandemic. Even if AMC and others can reopen in the coming weeks, there is “Black Widow” takes place after the events no guarantee that audiences will come back in “Captain America: Civil War” and offers a in significant numbers. deeper look at Natasha Romanoff, the woman Hollywood has adapted in several ways, who ultimately became a key member of the though, releasing some films in a premium Avengers.

“Video on Demand” format for home viewReuniting director Patty Jenkins and Gal ing. Other notable films, such as Christo- Gadot, “Wonder Woman 1984” is the highpher Nolan’s “Tenet,” are still scheduled for ly anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking mid-summer. The following three highly an- 2017 film. Jenkins and Gadot truly showed ticipated films also remain the movie pipeline that the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) hoping to make it to the big screen. could compete with Marvel Studios at the box “Black Widow,” a solo film for the popular office. Although Diana Prince presumably Marvel Cinematic Universe character, was set lost the love of her life, Steve Trevor (Chris to open the summer movie season, but it has Pine), during World War I, the handsome been delayed until Nov. 6. Scarlett Johansson pilot appears to be alive in 1984. Kristen originated the character in 2010’s “Iron Man Wiig joins the cast as Barbara Ann Minerva, 2” and appeared in other MCU productions. an archaeologist who becomes the Cheetah,

a character that causes trouble for Diana.

In the 1990’s Walt Disney Studios release many beloved animated films, most notably “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Lion King.” Released in 1998, “Mulan” tells the story of a young woman who takes her father’s place in the Emperor’s army.

Mulan disguises herself as a man and must prove herself among the other recruits. Appropriately enough, the original soundtrack contains a song entitled “I’ll Make a Man Out of You.” The live-action adaptation of “Mulan” was scheduled for March 27 but that was changed to July 24. Directed by Niki Caro, this version has an impressive cast, most notably Donnie Yen as Commander Tung, the leader of the Emperor’s army. Jason Scott Lee plays a warrior known as Bori Khan and Rosalind Chao is on hand as Hua Li, Mulan’s mother. Disney has a good track record with their recent live action adaptations, so this one should do well if theaters are back open in July.

The major theater chains are still deciding when they can safely reopen theaters. Hopefully, audiences will be back in theater seats for “Wonder Woman 1984,” “Mulan” and “Black Widow.”

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‘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 HELLO JUNE! You scare me. Just what kind of shenanigans can we expect from you?

Before you get started can we at least say goodbye to plagues, pestilence and shortages?

You know, some people actually think we’ve made the gods angry and they’re playing a game of Jumanji with us down below. Makes sense. If you think about it, each month has come up with its own ominous level of tragedies. Let’s review the mind-blowing calamities: January: Kobe taken; Australia ablaze; president impeached; Prince Harry left the royal fam to live out West only to find out they didn’t have TP either.

February: News started reporting on a strange thing called COVID-19. People ignored it because many thought it was the name of a rap band.

March: Coronavirus in full swing; the word, pandemic, tossed about; earthquakes in Utah and Nevada. TP vanishes and the stock market plunges (Coincidence? I think not!)

April – Locust swarms in Africa and Middle East; murder hornets spotted – insects with choppers like the Jaws of Life and stings that feel like the impact of a cannonball! Cans of RAID disappear off the shelves faster than double-ply TP. Meanwhile my husband and I weren’t bothered by a few honeybees on steroids because we received our bonus stimulus check. That made us happy. And since we couldn’t step outside of our house, we planned on ordering online like the masses and contributing towards making the head of Amazon a trillionaire.

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But not quite yet Bezos; hold off on buying that planet because 2020 hates everyone equally. Our water heater blew up before the ink dried on the check. The money disappeared faster than my second bowl of breakfast ice cream. (Hey, it’s a pandemic. Things

are weird. Don’t judge!)

Continuing: May – Dams break in Michigan; mass flooding; cities burn in nation-wide riots.

Really May? On top of a global virus? I want to know who jilted 2020 to make her so fuming furious.

A-a-and the year is only half over.

So, you know what this means for June’s Jumanji? An alien invasion! That could be exciting, but they’ll probably look like spiders…or snakes…or murder hornets!

Hmm? Maybe Bezos has rentals on that planet he’s buying.

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. Sacred song 6. Chowed down 9. Acoustic repetition 13. Capital of Vietnam 14. 4 qts.

15. Teamsters’ group 16. Affair, in Paris 17. Bit of binary code 18. Part of TNT 19. *Sleeping under the stars 21. *Horticulturist’s hangout 23. Articulate 24. Combustible pile 25. Joe Louis move 28. Epiphany guests 30. Forgo 35. WWII side 37. *Bonfire fodder 39. Royal topper 40. Tiny river 41. Pond buildup 43. Miners’ passage 44. Best not mentioned 46. *What seekers do 47. Fairytale beginning 48. Same as “slow down” 50. Upper hand 52. Toni Morrison’s “____ Baby” 53. Threads 55. Pie ____ ____

mode 57. *a.k.a. shuttlecock 60. *Flying saucer 64. 2 halves of a diameter 65. Pilot’s deadline 67. *Fire starter 68. Triangular road sign 69. ____ Luis Obispo 70. “Die Lorelei” poet 71. Other than what is 72. One laid 73. Poker stakes DOWN 1. First-rate, slangily 2. Ditto 3. Soon, to a bard 4. They are usually drunken 5. Biblical prophetess 6. Full of excitement 7. *Sun kiss 8. Funereal lament 9. “National Velvet” author ____ Bagnold 10. Give a ticket 11. Sound warning 12. Lennon’s wife 15. State of agitation 20. African antelope 22. “Who ___ we kidding?”

24. a.k.a toes 25. *Banned lawn darts

26. Type of rotation 27. “The Hobbit” hobbit 29. *Played with a driver 31. Bye in Palermo 32. Lacked, for short 33. The oldest Goldberg sibling 34. *Skier’s turf 36. Snail-like 38. *Volleyball turf 42. Painter Degas 45. Beat the Joneses 49. Interesting person, acronym 51. Eli Manning’s first name 54. Ganders’ companions 56. *Famous ski town 57. Get-out-of-jail money 58. ____ of March 59. Make someone angry 60. Jack London’s “White ____” 61. *Fisherman’s supply 62. Marine eagle 63. Augments 64. Pastrami partner 66. *”You’re it!” game

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