CNSTC: October 18, 2023

October 18, 2023

Community News enters new era

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Pg. F-4 Tim Schmidt (left), owner of West Plex Media, stands with former Community News owner Bob Huneke in front of the Community News office in O’Fallon.

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Family-owned-and-operated Westplex Media Group takes over ownership of the newspaper with an eye towards the future and a nod to the past

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For the first time since 1921, a Huenke is not at the helm of the Community News newspapers.

Bob Huenke, who bought the paper from his father in the 1990s, sold it earlier this month to Tim Schmidt and his company, Westplex Media Group. Westplex Media is the home of the Warren County Record, Montgomery Standard, Mexico Ledger, Moberly Monitor-Index, and now the longest running weekly newspaper in the St. Louis region, the Community News.

“I am thankful for what Bob and Donna have done,” Schmidt said. “They have pub-

lished a great newspaper and I appreciate that they have chosen me to be the next steward of the paper. I am glad they will be able to slow down, spend time together and enjoy retirement.”

The Community News currently publishes two editions, one for North County St. Louis and another dedicated to St. Charles County.

Schmidt, who lives in Troy, has more than 20 years’ worth of experience in the industry and has been in the ownership chair for five.

“I have always been a newspaper guy and I believe they have a longer shelf life than most,” he said. “Change is on the horizon.

The Community News has done a good job over the years, but like anything else, it needs a new perspective, a new twist.”

One adjustment loyal readers will notice is the inclusion of high school sports and digital readers can expect a revamped website as soon as early November.

“We want to be a community partner and also reach the readers where they want it, whether that is in print or online,” Schmidt said.

The Community News began weekly publication in 1921 by Huneke’s grandfather in the city of St. Louis.

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This was when O’Fallon was starting to bubble with its population growth. City leaders approached Huneke about including the area in the paper’s coverage and soon a satellite office was established. The two-times-a-month O’Fallon paper soon grew into a weekly and in 2008 Huneke split the coverage into regions with a St. Louis County and St. Charles County editions and invested into the newsstand-only method of distribution.

“I am proud that I was able to bring it back and keep it from crashing,” Huenke said. “In

this difficult market, just having a newspaper up and running is special. Having one that is profitable is extraordinary. I’m proud of that achievement.”

Mathew DeKinder joined the Community News in 2014 and assumed the role of Publisher/Editor-In-Chief in 2017. He will continue on in his current capacity and is excited about the newspaper’s future.

“I loved working with Bob and I learned so much about not only the newspaper industry, but about managing a small business as well,” DeKinder said. “I’m also really looking forward to working with Tim and his fresh, new ideas combined with a commitment to the same great local coverage readers have come to expect.”

Huenke said he has been looking for new ownership to take the Community News into the future. In recent years, Huenke’s wife, Donna, has suffered from the late stages of Alzheimer’s. Now they will be able to spend more time together.

“I had pretty much given up on the idea but the stars aligned,” he said. “It’s a blessing.

We are going to end up happy and OK.” He admits he will be cheering from the sidelines.

“There is a place for local news and Tim has the knowledge and experience to make this a highly-successful paper,” he said. “I think the market for (local news) will continue to increase. I can’t wait to see what happens.”

Eight Wentzville students earn academic honors from the College Board National Recognition programs Eight students from the Wentzville School District earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition programs early this school year. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance.

A’Nija Hughley and A’Shawn Hughley (North Point High School) received the National African American Recognition

Award (NAARA); Isabella Casas (Liberty High School), Maya Moran and Liam Townes (Timberland High School) received the National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA) and Arman Malik, Clara Walker, and Emma Thomas (Liberty High School) received the National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA).

The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students

are an opportunity for students to share their strong academic achievements with colleges and scholarship programs that are seeking to recruit diverse talent.

Students earn this academic honor because of their GPA of 3.5 or higher and outstanding performance on the PSAT/ NMSQT, PSAT 10, and/or AP Exams. They can now list this honor on college applications.

Deer management creates more hunting opportunities in the St. Louis region this season The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has greatly expanded opportunities for hunters this coming deer season.

Last year’s deer season was comprised of an archery season and several portions of firearms season including youth, November, antlerless and alternative methods. This year, however, will look a little different.

“With the increasing number of deer in the state, and the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) on the landscape, MDC has expanded hunter opportunity,” said Crawford County Conservation Agent Ryan Catron.

Catron noted that these changes are designed to help stabilize Missouri’s growing deer population and to help slow the spread of CWD. Archery season opened Sept. 15 this year, and Catron said for those who regularly bow hunt, nothing will look different with this season dates or bag limit. One antlered deer may be harvested with an archery method (prior to the November firearms season) and one may be harvested after the November firearms season if a hunter does not harvest an antlered deer during firearms season.

As for antlerless deer, archers may harvest an unlimited number of antlerless deer during the archery season. While there is no

limit to the number of antlerless deer that may be harvested, Catron reminded hunters to be sure they have the proper permits before harvesting deer. Catron also reminds bowhunters that they’ll need to wear hunter orange during the new early antlerless (Oct. 6-8) and CWD (Nov. 22-26) portions of firearms deer season in open counties.

Catron recommended hunters review the MDC “2023 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations” pamphlet.

“This will also provide you with the number of antlerless deer permits you may fill in your county,” he said.

To review online, visit http://short.mdc. mo.gov/4eu, or contact your local conservation agent.

Another change for the firearms seasons this year is the new CWD Portion following the regular firearms season. This season will run Wednesday through Sunday, Nov. 22_26. The new CWD Portion will be open in all counties in the St. Louis region, except for St. Louis City and St. Louis and Lincoln counties, which are not in the CWD Management Zone. Catron reminded hunters that since the season portion is not open in all counties, they should check their county’s eligibility.

“The increased harvest should help in stabilizing Missouri’s growing deer population

Submitted photo MDC deer management will create more hunting opportunities in the St. Louis region this season.

and help reduce the spread of CWD,” said Agent Catron.

The 2023 youth deer seasons remain similar to previous years. The early youth portion this year will be Oct. 28_29, followed by the late youth portion Nov. 24-26. As a reminder, only those between six and 15 years old on opening day of the early youth portion may participate during these season portions.

For questions regarding the upcoming deer seasons, contact your local conservation agent. Agent contact information can be found by county online at http://short. mdc.mo.gov/4ok or by contacting your local regional office.

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Mosaics Fine Art Festival presents Best of Show award

Fort Zumwalt South High named National Blue Ribbon School

Missouri resident Neshama Roash was recently awarded Best of Show at Mosaics Fine Art Festival’s 28th annual event. She was among over 100 juried artists from more than 15 states.

Roash received $1,000 as the firstplace prize for her photography. Eight artists received an “Award of Recognition” prize along with $500 each.

They are Lucinia Estep, jewelry, from St. Louis; Mel Fleck, printmaking, from Louisville, Kentucky.; Hien Luu, clay, from Bunker Hill, Illinois; Lois Neal, jewelry, from Squires, Missouri.; Christina Nunez, oil/acrylic, from Columbia, Missouri.; Brian Schmidt, oil/acrylic, from St. Paul, Minnesota; Steve Springmeyer, photography, from St. Louis and Yuliya Wolf, leather, from Hartford, Wisconsin.

“Neshama’s photography truly highlights her connection to nature,” said Mosaics Fine Art Festival president Denise Wulff. “Her artwork stood out from the rest in terms of capturing the perfect balance between composition and contrast.” Wulff added that “Neshama’s work was very distinctive given that the judges selected her work from more than 100 artists.”

The Mosaics Fine Art Festival is a nonprofit organization that showcases

Fort Zumwalt South High School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023.

This recognition from the U.S. Department of Education is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups on assessments.

“The honorees for our 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award have set a national example for what it means to raise the bar in education,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “We take tremendous pride in the achievements of these schools and their commitment to empowering educators, serving students, and engaging families.”

National Blue Ribbon School leaders articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to

Submitted photo Missouri resident Neshama Roash was recently awarded Best of Show at Mosaics Fine Art Festival’s 28th annual event.

local and regional artists while educating the community’s children and adults in how art can enhance their lives. The festival features a wide array of artwork produced by a mix of emerging, mid-career and established artists in all media. For more information, call 314-406-2067.

high standards. They demonstrate effective and innovative teaching and learning, and the schools value and support teachers and staff through meaningful professional learning.

Since 2015, South High has been recognized at a national level for its academic excellence. In addition, students in extracurricular

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programs such as girls and boys soccer, cheer, dance, Science Bowl, DECA and FBLA and in the performing arts have achieved at very high levels, bringing home state and national titles.

The student body’s work to give back to the community is on full display in volunteer projects throughout the school year.

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Two board members of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County are inducted into hall of fame Two long-time board members and advocates of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County, Rudy Beck and Bob Cissell, were inducted into the Missouri Area Council Hall of Fame on Sept. 19, in Branson, Missouri. Beck and Cissell were among four new members enshrined in the Hall of Fame.

The Boys & Girls Clubs Area Council Hall of Fame honors those rare individuals whose high achievements have made a mark in their local club and have impacted the Missouri Area Council of Boys & Girls Clubs. The four individuals honored have shaped and inspired local clubs in Missouri. Hall of Fame honorees have achieved the distinction of being true champions for children and have provided innumerable accomplishments and lasting impact.

Beck’s steadfast service on Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County’s (BGCSTC) Board of Directors spanned an impressive 43 years.

Beck served as Vice-President and President of the board and helped guide the organization toward innovation, inclusivity, and continued growth. Beck was an active member on the governance committee, ensuring sound decision-making and strategic planning for the club’s growth and impact. Currently, Beck maintains membership in the Cornerstone Group, a BGCSTC Board Alumni group, he helped to create.

Cissell has given 20 years of

Submitted photo Pictured (from left) are Josh Schaffer; Wentzville School District and BGCSTC Board Member, Aleisha Mulnix; BGCSTC Director of Resource Development, Karen Englert; BGCSTC Chief Executive Officer, Rudy Beck; Beck & Lenox Estate Planning & Elder Law and BGCSTC former Board Member, Sandy Beck, Sydney Schader; BGCSTC Marketing & Development Coordinator, Caroline Daiker; Beck & Lenox Estate Planning & Elder Law and BGCSTC Board Secretary. (Not Pictured: Bob Cissell; Cissell Mueller Companies and BGCSTC Board Member).

board service to BGCSTC. This is a testament to his commitment to giving back to the organization that played a pivotal role in his own life. As a club alumni, Cissell knows firsthand the transformative impact the club can have on young lives. As the Golf Committee Chair, Bob has been instrumental in organizing and leading successful golf tournaments that have generated essential financial assets for various club programs.

Beck and Cissell played pivotal roles as members of the Capital Campaign Committee for BGCSTC, securing crucial funding to

enrich club programs and facilities.

The O’Fallon Unit campaign was two years long and had challenges from the flooding of 1993. Beck helped lead the committee to stay focused on meeting the expanding needs of the area, all while helping to raise funds. The O’Fallon Unit will turn 30 next year. Cissell provided direct oversight for the St. Charles Unit campaign which spanned two years and was a $7 million dollar project. Cissell was instrumental in transforming the architectural plans into a reality for club kids. The St. Charles Unit building will turn 10 in June 2024.

Comparion Insurance Agency celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

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The Comparion Insurance Agency is celebrating their Grand Opening in Weldon Spring. To commemorate the opening, they held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Cottleville Weldon Spring Chamber on Sept. 26.

Members of the Cottleville Weldon-Spring Chamber and other community leaders were in attendance.

“As Comparion agents, we’re trying deliver peace of mind for our customers. We help people save time by doing the research, save money by choosing the right insurance, and protect the things that matter most to them. We can give advice that’s specific to a customer’s community because it’s our community, too.” said Sales Manager Melanie Wardenburg.

Comparion Insurance Agency, a Liberty Mutual company, has opened a new office location at 6141 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. The new office will have 30 exclusive agents, providing consumers with expert advice and tailored auto, home, and small

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commercial insurance options from Liberty Mutual and more than 50 other national and regional carriers.

For more information on the The Comparion Agency, visit https://www.comparioninsurance.com/ insurance-agent/missouri/st-peters-0416.

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ONGOING EVENTS Oct. 19-21: Quilt show

The Crossroads Arts Council proudly invites all lovers of art, creativity, and history, to its upcoming quilt show, “Pieces of the Heart” at Wentzville Community Club, Home of the Sunday Flea Market, at 500 West Main in Wentzville, Thursday and Friday, 9-7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. General admission is $5, free with quilt entry. To enter a quilt visit https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/. Quilts offered in several different categories will be available for your viewing pleasure.

There will be a boutique with handmade finished items that make great gifts.

Oct. 20: Informational seminar

Free human trafficking program “Seeds of Hope,” a program about the realities of human trafficking and what you can help to do about it, will be presented from 10 a.m. to noon at the Spencer Rd. Branch Library in St. Peters. Refreshments will be served. Event is free, but register at: “Eventbrite.com, Seeds of Hope, St. Peters, MO.”

Oct. 21: Trivia night

The Collector Car Trivia Night, hosted by the Archway Oldsmobile Club, will be held at the American Legion 312 at 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. Price is $160 per table of eight or $20 per person. For more information or to reserve your table, please call 314-825-2980, or email olsonrsa@gmail.com. Make checks payable to the Archway Olds Club, 350 Ashfari Drive, Florissant, MO 63034.

Oct. 28: Blood drive

The Saint Charles Daughters of the American Revolution and VFW Post 2866 is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m. at VFW Post 2866, located at 66 VFW Lane in St. Charles.

Oct 29: Quilt bingo

Quilt bingo takes place at the VFW Auxiliary Post 2866 at 66 VFW Lane (and South Hwy 94) in St. Charles. Doors open at 11 a.m. and bingo begins at 1 p.m. Plated lunch is available. For more information contact Earline at 636697-8157.

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 314-560-1868.

Mondays: Anonymous

Alcoholics

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636-9700013.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly 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 Leogene Weber. 636-399-3124.

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.

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

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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: Kiwanis Club meeting

Cottleville-Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Monday of the month at noon at Bandana’s at 3446 Pheasant Meadows Dr. in O’Fallon.

Contact Mary Vaughan at 314-581-0497 or Karen Grant at 773-914-4900 for more information.

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting 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.

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. 314-3696521.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice Choral Arts Singers practice on Mondays, from 7-9 p.m. at Connection ChristianChurch, 1332 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. New singers (high school and older) are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts. org.

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Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-3696521.

Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947.

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, 636219-0553.

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

Measurement 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

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.

Tuesdays: Meeting

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7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-3792505.

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 314-954-3364 for info.

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Sports you see with Gary B . . .

Jags fall to Trojans

Wanted: High school coaches to provide names of players that excelled for the week The Community News would like to share with the public how some of the athletes in the area are playing ‘above and beyond’ their counterparts.

Provide me, Gary B, the details on these athletes and how they have excelled in their sport and I can report their accomplishments.

Go to www.MyCNews.com and fill out the information on the Contact page and I will contact you to get all the details. *The future stars of tomorrow

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Fort Zumwalt West’s Quay Green runs upfield after catching a short pass in Friday’s home contest against Troy Buchanan. The Jaguars fell 49-0 to the Trojans and dropped to 4-4 on the season. They are back on action this Friday at Zumwalt North. Kickoff is 7 p.m.

Ambush schedule is set for the upcoming season The St. Louis Ambush play professional indoor soccer in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) and play their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

The Ambush and the rest of the MASL have dates set up for the regular season. The league also announced the conference alignment and playoff format. The Ambush will compete in the MASL Eastern Conference.

The Ambush will kick off their eleventh season on Black Friday, Nov. 24, when the Milwaukee Wave visit The Family Arena. They will play a 24-game schedule.

All 12 home games will once again be played at The Family Arena in St. Charles.

All home games are weekend dates, with three Fridays, four Saturdays and five Sundays, making attending the games convenient for families, groups or individuals.

Go to www.STLAmbush.com for all the details. *Another exciting season is on the horizon Women’s volleyball stays undefeated at UMSL The fourth ranked University of Missouri-St. Louis volleyball team swept 19th ranked Ferris State recently at the Midwest Region Crossover in Hammond, Indiana. The Tritons improve to 20-0 while the Bulldogs drop to 16-4.

UMSL opened the match on an 8-3 run but Ferris

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State countered with a 12-5 run to take a 15-13 lead.

The Tritons led by as many as seven midway through the middle frame but FSU made a run getting to within 18-17 after an error by Mya Elliott. UMSL responded scoring seven of the next nine points to take the set 2519 and the commanding 2-0 lead.

Dalaney Humm and Lexie Rang combined for 13 of the team’s 17 kills in the stanza while Bishop had 15 assists and six digs in the frame.

The Tritons led by three early in the final frame but the Bulldogs fought back to take a 19-18 lead after a kill from Olivia Henneman-Dallape. That would be their last lead as UMSL ended the match with a 7-1 run behind two kills from Rang and one each from Humm, Hailey Flowers and Hannah Copeland and a service ace from Rylee Edson.

Rang and Flowers had 10 of the team’s 14 kills in the stanza while Humm and Copeland had two each.

The Tritons finished the match hitting .272 with 45 kills against 14 errors in 114 chances. Rang and Humm had 15 kills each while Flowers finished with eight kills.

Caitlin Bishop had a double-double with 36 assists and 11 digs. Kylie Adams had 15 digs and Copeland finished with two blocks. *Don’t change a thing

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL.com.

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The 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 brings luxury and style to the SUV market

ith a factory starting price of $68,000, the new three-row, eight-passenger, full-size Land Rover Defender Model 130 is now manufactured in the S, SE, X-Dynamic SE and X trims for 2023. Land Rover is also introducing a unique First Edition for this model that features three exclusive color combinations, specifically intended by the Defender's designers.

The model 130 turns out to be the largest of the models offered from this United-Kingdom-built luxury SUV manufacturer. The smaller Defender 90 has two doors and two rows of seating. The Defender 110 has four doors and two rows of seating with an optional third row available. However, leg room can be a bit lacking for adults.

With the focus in the direction of the 130 version, the wheelbase has been extended over a foot, when compared to the smaller rendition. That translates to more welcomed space in all rows to help accommodate comfortable seating for adults or for needed hauling cargo.

Of course, to compete in its class with other high-end SUVs offered from Cadillac, Lexus, Jeep, BMW, Lincoln and Mercedes, the Defender 130 offers ostentatious creature comforts, as well as notable performance and passing power.

The Defender 130 has squared off, trademark signature clean exterior body lines. With its modern yet

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conventional exterior design, the oversized windows further promote a welcomed large greenhouse effect.

This also includes many modern identifiers with the lighting, wheel designs, frontal area, engine hood cover and front fender body monikers.

The factory offers two variances of their 3.0-liter 6-cylinder inline turbo engines. The choice is either Land Rover's mild-hybrid powerplant which is rated at 296 horsepower, with 0 to 60 mph times just under

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Getting his band back together: reinstate Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’ cast

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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.

n 1978, Christopher Reeve played Clark Kent and the Man of Steel in “Superman,” a film which explored the origins of the iconic superhero. 1980’s “Superman II” upped the ante as a band of Kryptonian criminals looking for a fight with Superman arrived on Earth. Although subsequent “Superman” films failed at the box office, director Zack Snyder released 2013’s “Man of Steel,” a reboot of the franchise. While some critics weren’t enthralled with the film, audiences enjoyed Henry Cavill’s dual performances as Clark Kent and Superman.

Unfortunately, “Consequence” reported that the cast who starred in Zack Snyder’s “Justice League” would not be reprising their roles. Instead of Cavill, David Corenswet will play the Man of Steel in the upcoming “Superman: Legacy.” However, James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new take on the DC Universe left something to be desired. After assembling a cast that worked as well as Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, Ezra Miller and Henry Cavill did in “Justice League,” you shouldn’t mess with something that works.

Henry Cavill also needs to play Superman in future DC Universe projects. To see how strong he could be on screen, go to “YouTube” and look for the segment showing Clark testing his powers. Cavill’s face took on expressions of euphoria and later fear as he crashed into a mountain. Following that

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disastrous attempt, the actor’s face became calm and focused as he continued to test his limits. In many ways, Cavill understood the complicated, dual nature of his role much like Christopher Reeve did years earlier.

Another strong case can be made for Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Wonder Woman in her self-titled movie. I grew up watching Linda Carter’s performance as Diana Prince and her heroic alter ego on TV, but in 2017’s “Wonder Woman,” director Patty Jenkins and writer Allan Heinberg explored aspects of the characters that weren’t covered very well, especially the relationship between Diana and American pilot Steve Trevor (Chris Pine). Jenkins also directed “Wonder Woman 1984,” the follow-up film which introduced Kristen Wiig as Barbara Minerva, a geologist who became the villain known as the Cheetah.

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nally was supposed to get his own self-titled movie following the “Justic League” film, but it was removed from the “DC Films” slate. Ray Fisher was cast as Victor Stone, a college athlete and football star. A lab accident killed Victor’s mother and left him critically wounded. His father, Silas Stone (Joe Morton), then used various technologies to save his son’s life, but Victor felt alienated from the world in his new form.

Fisher and Morton turned in such strong performances that the “Cyborg” film really deserved a chance on the strength of these two actors alone.

Zack Snyder needs, in the words of the “Blues Brothers,” to get his “Superhero Band” back together. When you have that much acting talent on hand, you need to leverage it.

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Moore on Life: Scent out Ahh, there’s a change in the air. You can tell because certain smells are everywhere. Those certain scents tell you the seasons have changed.

For me it was a flip of the switch on the vacuum cleaner then ta-da, autumn arrived. Yes, the air immediately started to fill up with the dusty odor of fall.

“Hmm, that’s interesting,” I said to myself. I checked the bags.

They were infused with the aroma of spiced harvest moon. Too bad the harvest had more of the overpowering scent of the moon’s dust.

Next, I sprayed my windows for a quick clean.

Poof, they smelled like cloves. Weird, but okay.

Then I did a quick swirly-doo scrub to the potty.

An unexpected scent of freshly baked cinnamon cookies filled my nose. It might just be me, but I’m not convinced that’s the type of bouquet I want coming up from the toilet bowl.

My husband and I couldn’t get away from it.

“Honey, why do my underpants smell funny?”

“Have you changed them lately?”

“Don’t be ridiculous. They’re fresh from the laundry basket.”

“Oh, then that’s the scent of the detergent. It’s called harvest-time pumpkin patch.”

“Well, I’d prefer my underdrawers didn’t smell like Old MacDonald’s farm. Toss it and buy something else.”

“No can do. It’s fall and it’s everywhere. No one can avoid it.”

He had had about enough, until I passed by him one evening and he caught a whiff of something that grabbed his fancy.

“Mmm, you smell nice. What’s that you’re

By Cindy Moore wearing?”

“Oh, just a little something I picked up at the store.”

“Well, what is it? I like it.”

“Just something. Can’t chat, I’ve got to cook dinner.”

“Great, what are we having?”

“Oh, just something.”

“Okay, enough with the something somethings. What is that perfume you’re wearing and what are we having for dinner?”

“Are you sure you want to know?”

“Positive.”

“You’ll be sorry.”

“I’m a big boy. I think I can handle it. Speak to me.”

“Fine, but don’t say I didn’t warn you. We’re having candy corn flavored meatloaf and that perfume is under my armpits – spicy acorn squash deodorant. Happy?”

He moaned, “How many weeks until winter?”

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.

‘AUTOMOBILE ALLEY’ from F1 eight seconds, or their larger yielding 3.0-liter engine. It's rated at 395-horsepower with 0 to 60-mph time showing 6.3 seconds. Regardless of the engine, they are linked to an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive undercarriage.

The EPA numbers reflected 17-mpg city/21mpg highway. Not like a conventional hybrid/ battery powered propulsion system, this mild hybrid setup can't operate solely on battery power, as it also requires the help of the gasoline engine for throttle quickness. The safe towing capacity is rated at 8,200 lbs.

The Model 130 is poised on a well refined air ride underside suspension system. As expected, this certainly helps to smooth out bumps in the road as well as effortlessly driving across railroad tracks.

The vehicle undeniably is quite large, but with advancements in chassis development technology, it actually has somewhat of a nimble and effortless handling characteristic. This unexpected quality immediately stands out once you're positioned behind the wheel. Breaking results are a positive and confident take away for the driv-

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er. This helps to covertly raise the bar under the heading of advanced automotive safety.

The interior includes fine leather, wood and top-notch metal trim, plus plenty of storage space. Annoying road noises are kept at bay, with a high degree of sound deadening materials.

After additional options on the test drive, the MSRP came out to be $74,175.00 for the sophisticated, polished and luxurious 2023 Land Rover Defender 130. That figure also included the $1,475 shipping and destination charges. The base warranty indicates four-year/50,000 miles bumper to bumper coverage, as well as roadside assistance.

David Finkelstein is a Master/Skill Automotive Service Technician, maintaining that role for over 45 years, coupled with being a shop owner in that time frame as well.

He’s also invented a number of garage service tools for mechanics and has served on both National as well as local Automotive Trade Industry Boards.

ACROSS 1. *Bow Wow Wow's "I ____ Candy" 5. Money source 8. *____'s Root Beer 11. Pelvic parts 12. Start of something big?

13. Round openings 15. RPM gauge 16. Cantina cooker 17. Car sound, to a toddler 18. *Ninepins namesake 20. Kiln for drying hops 21. They had 22. Division, abbr.

23. Informal wear 26. "Tail" on letter C 30. Kamakawiwo'ole's strings 31. Real estate sale agreement 34. Denials 35. 9 a.m. prayer 37. Even, to a poet 38. *Desert plant harvested for sweet syrup 39. Forbidden 40. Quickly or slowly, e.g.

42. *Sweet ____ brew 43. Breathe in 45. Westernmost city in Germany 47. Soldier's bed 48. Mensch, alt. sp.

50. Italian car brand

52. *Jolly livestock raisers?

55. Russia's hard liquor 56. Ctrl + Z 57. Consumes food 59. Checks out 60. Famous French couturier (1905-1957) 61. Heavy Metal's Quiet ____ 62. Caustic soda 63. Newsman Rather 64. Kill, as in dragon DOWN 1. Clever humor 2. Unfortunately, exclamation 3. Actor Nolte 4. Island in French Polynesia 5. *Donut filler 6. Checked out 7. Bleats 8. Rocky & Bullwinkle and Mary Kate & Ashley, pl.

9. To a very great degree (2 words) 10. Not bright 12. Sacred choral compositions 13. Roundish 14. *Sweet tooth, technically 19. *___ Musketeers, spelled out

22. Drops at dawn 23. *____-Frutti 24. Highlander's dagger 25. Sage and rosemary 26. *Scoop holder 27. Averse 28. "Drove my chevy to the ____" 29. Southeast Asian org.

32. Relinquish, as in property 33. Clergyman's title, abbr.

36. *Single serving treat 38. Embarrass 40. Arthur, to friends 41. Hard feelings 44. I to Greeks, pl.

46. TV's "Where everybody knows your name" 48. Opposite of depression 49. "____ ____ a high note" 50. Same as fogey 51. Inactive 52. "Ant-Man" leading actor 53. Not top-shelf in a bar 54. Greek portico 55. Radio knob, abbr.

58. Farm pen

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