CNSTC: June 9, 2021

June 9, 2021

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Around Town Ameren Missouri encourages customers to prepare for late spring and summer storms. Pg. 3 Explore the rich heritage of Missouri’s state bird. Pg. 4 The Cliff View Branch of the St. Charles City-County Library District makes its debut Wentzville. Pg. 5

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Photo provided by Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County LuWanda Jarmon (center), with granddaughters Lariah Martin (left) and Lanayjah Martin (right), in front of their new home, the 90th home sponsored and built since 1997 by Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County. Jarmon went through the rigorous process to qualify for an affordable mortgage, and along with a number of community volunteers, dedicated 350 hours of sweat equity into her new home.

Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County’s 90th home helps a local family find stability with a house of their own

By Brett Auten LuWanda Jarmon knows all about hard work. Jarmon has trudged through the delight and frustration that the dealer in the card game of life has delivered to her.

Raising her grandchildren while working more than one job has been arduous, but she wouldn’t change it for the world. Jarmon’s 16-year-old granddaughter, Lariah Martin, triumphs in school and has a goal to pursue college as an interior decorator. Lariah’s sister, Lanayjah, loves basketball and dogs.

Throughout the years, as Jarmon held out hope for a safe and secure permanent residence, she promised herself that she would give the girls a puppy when they found their home.

The search has taken many years for the Jarmon family. The family moved four times over the past decade due to unsafe conditions and scary situations. Jarmon has spoken openly about times where the girls felt unsafe and she had to take quick and immediate ac-

tion to move the family to a new apartment.

In one instance, the family lost several of their possessions and the stress of these moves were starting to take their toll.

Enter Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County.

The organization builds affordable homes with hard-working families in St. Charles County. The nonprofit community-level afSee ‘HOME’ page 2

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‘HOME’ from cover filiate receives around 100 applications in a year and acts in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, an international, non-governmental, nonprofit organization devoted to building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

When Habitat for Humanity St. Charles County reached out to Jarmon, it was as if the stars aligned. Selected as a potential homeowner by Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County, Jarmon and family worked diligently to meet Habitat homeowner requirements, which included dedicating a total of 350 sweat-equity hours in the construction of the home, as well as going through the process to secure and pay an affordable mortgage.

“LuWanda has applied for several years in a row,” Leah Manis, Director of Marketing and Annual Giving for Habitat for Humanity St. Charles County said. “She was a little frustrated and wasn’t going to (apply) this year, but was encouraged to do so and we are so glad that she did.”

Jarmon’s new home is the 90th Habitat home built in St. Charles County by Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County since 1997 with more than 2,000 volunteers donating 14,000 hours each year. And, Lariah can’t wait to practice her interior design skills in their new home.

“We can finally say we’re home,” Jarmon

said. “I can finally protect them, and this blesses my heart.”

The construction of each home features high-efficiency heating and cooling to help cut the homeowner’s monthly costs.

In addition, local companies in support of Habitat’s mission donated materials and/or labor to build Jarmon’s home.

“LuWanda has become a mentor and ‘ambassador’ for our potential Habitat homeowners as she shares her journey to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter,” Michelle Woods, executive director, Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County, said. “It’s rewarding to witness individuals, teams and companies coming together to participate and support our mission to enhance lives, foster relationships and build or improve our communities one home at a time.”

These opportunities transform lives, build a strong foundation and forge lasting relationships with communities for a bright future. Applicants and co-applicants selected for a Habitat home agree to perform a minimum of 150 sweat equity hours each, for a total of at least 300-450 hours, in the building of their home or other Habitat projects.

In collaboration with community partners, Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County offers free financial coaching and skills to potential homeowners through the Homebuyer Readiness Program, in which participants learn about credit, debt, budgeting, setting goals and saving money. In addi-

tion, the organization guides homeowners through an affordable mortgage repayment process.

To help fund and support these efforts, Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County operates the Habitat St. Charles ReStore, a retail outlet located at 186 Mid Rivers Center in St. Peters. The ReStore, which opened in 2007, has diverted over 100,000 tons of waste from local landfills by selling donated new and used building materials, appliances, furniture and select home goods items back to the general public at fair prices. Funds raised allow Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County to be self-sustaining, with nearly 100-percent of every dollar donated going directly toward building homes for deserving families in St. Charles County.

“It’s like Home Depot meets Goodwill,” Manis said. “And, you don’t just get old or used products, often corporations will donate brand new items, which leads to an awesome find for those who are hunting for a bargain.”

Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County will be breaking ground on two new homes soon.

“If there are people out there who want to learn more or have the heart to be more involved, please reach out to us through our social media pages,” Manis said. “We encourage anyone who wants to be part of the bigger picture to take part in any number of our volunteer opportunities.”

To learn more, visit habitatstcharles.org.

Full music schedule announced for O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest The city of O’Fallon announced the music schedule for the 2021 Heritage & Freedom Fest. Joining rock legends Styx and country star Dylan Scott will be a mix of nationally touring artists and some of the best local talent.

The thee-day event kicks off with a special family night on July 2 from 4-10 p.m. Family night features carnival rides, fun family-friendly activities, a colorful midway and great food and beverages.

The party kicks into high-gear on July 3 from noon – 11 p.m. with live performances of great country music all day long. The schedule for July 3 is:

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9:30 a.m.: Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade 12 p.m.: Festival grounds open.

2 p.m.: 135th Army Band kicks off the day’s music on the main stage.

4:30 p.m.: St. Louis’ own Jordan Suter brings his blue-color country music to the main stage.

6 p.m.: Nashville singer-songwriter Jared Hovis will hit the main stage with a classic honky-tonk style.

7:30 p.m.: Alexandra Kay, TikTok sensation and “American Idol” and “The Voice” alum, performs.

9 p.m.: Country headliner Dylan Scott caps off the night with his chart-topping country hits.

10:15 p.m.: Jena “Dusty” Mielke Fireworks Spectacular presented by T-Mobile

On July 4, the party continues with great rock ‘n roll music headlined by rock superstars Styx. The schedule for July 4 is: • • • • • •

4 p.m.: Festival grounds open 4 p.m.: U.S. Army veterans Dazed N Confused STL play the rock hits you know and love.

5:30 p.m.: Rock up-and-comers Hounds bring their ringing harmonies and rock riffs to the main stage.

7 p.m.: St. Louis natives Apex Shine hit the main stage with their version of modern classic rock.

9 p.m.: The legendary classic rockers Styx take the stage.

10:15 p.m.: Jena “Dusty” Mielke Fireworks Spectacular presented by T-Mobile

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Ameren Missouri encourages customers to prepare for late spring and summer storms In advance of potential severe weather, Ameren Missouri is reminding customers that now is a good time to make or review your family’s storm safety plan.

“Prepare your storm kit before you need it,” said Patrick Smith, vice president of division operations for Ameren Missouri.

“Having a plan in place to prepare for potential severe weather will help you make smart decisions if an emergency happens, potentially saving your life and the lives of others.”

Ameren Missouri encourages customers to take the following steps before severe weather approaches: • Update their online account and enroll in alerts to be notified of power outages or when crews are working nearby. Alerts also offer the estimated safe restoration time.

If customers don’t have an online account, go to AmerenMissouri.com/ options to create one. It’s fast, simple and free.

• Create a plan for seeking shelter in the event of severe weather, and discuss the plan with all members of the household.

• Prepare a storm kit with emergency telephone numbers, flashlights and a radio with fresh batteries, along with bottled water and nonperishable foods that don’t require heating.

Also include medication and special items for infants, the elderly or family members with special needs.

In the event of severe weather, keep these safety guidelines in mind:

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Stay away from downed power lines and assume they are energized.

Also stay clear of brush and trees that may hide downed lines. Report downed lines and outages by calling Ameren Missouri at 800-552-7583 or dialing 911.

• Keep phones and electronics charged when storms are in the forecast.

• Visit AmerenMissouri. com/outage to view the outage map, sign up for outage alerts and track estimated restoration times.

The outage map can also be viewed by downloading the free Ameren app.

Smith said Ameren Missouri has been making investments to bolster the grid to better withstand storms and severe weather throughout the year. These investments include new power lines and more weather-resilient poles.

“Ameren Missouri’s Smart Energy Plan is helping customers across Missouri to experience fewer outages and faster responses when they happen,” Smith said. “We are upgrading our system to be more reliable, including stronger utility poles to better withstand strong storms. We are also installing smart technology to reroute power, taking outages from hours to minutes and even seconds.”

Safety is the first and foremost concern during any weather event, and that includes being mindful of public health guidelines that coincide with a severe storm. Ameren Missouri crews continue to wear face masks and practice social distancing to

protect the community, and customers are asked to do the same if they engage with an Ameren Missouri crew member in the field.

“As our community continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, we feel a special weight of responsibility to keep essential businesses and services running,” Smith said. “Thanks to our Smart Energy Plan upgrades, we are doing everything in our power to ensure minimal energy disruption during severe storm season. When everyone in the community has a severe weather plan in place, it makes it that much easier for our team to focus on the task at hand.”

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Pet Adoption Center staff training, certification improves volunteer experience Several members of the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center staff recently completed training to improve the quality of the shelter’s volunteer program.

“Completing this training has empowered our staff to provide a better system for recruiting, training and leading our volunteers,” Division of Humane Services Director Katie Wills says.

“With this improved structure and systemic approach to our volunteer program, we will have a better prepared, more engaged, team available to help us care for and find the right homes for our animals. And, it will enable our staff to provide a more valuable, rewarding experience for those who offer their time and talents to our shelter.”

Submitted photo The training is designed to improve the teaching and implementation of volunteers for the Several members of the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center staff recently completed training to improve the quality of the shelter’s benefit of non-profit agencies. Organizations volunteer program. undergo an audit of their existing program, and then complete a multi-week training program To learn more about becoming a volunteer to improve deficiencies and learn best practices to make their volunteer programs more effec- with the Pet Adoption Center, visit sccmo.org/ tive. These improvements focus on enhancing PetVolunteer or call 636-949-7387. the promotion, engagement and outcome of a The 15,000-square foot Pet Adoption Cenvolunteer program by targeting the right people for the right positions to meet the needs of the ter, located at 4850 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters, provides kennel housing for dogs, cats, community.

St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center vol- and other adoptable pets, as well as a veterinary unteers provide hands-on care to dogs, cats and clinic to care for lost pets and stray animals. The other adoptable animals seeking new homes. In a center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday typical year, volunteers provide more than 5,000 through Friday (with extended hours until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays). As an added convenience, hours of service to the facility.

After completing an applica- the shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sattion, orientation and training, urdays.

The facility features animals of many breeds, volunteers can perform roles such sizes and ages that are eager to join a forever as: home. Staff strives to collect a history of the ani• Kennel assistant mal, treat medical issues and help visitors select • Greeter the best pet for their family. The $60 adoption fee • Exerciser/Socializer for dogs and cats includes a health examination, • Bather/Groomer initial vaccinations, spay/neuter service and mi• Photographer crochipping. For information on animals now • Adoption counselor available for adoption, visit sccmo.org/pets or • Veterinary assistant call 636-949-7387.

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Explore the rich heritage of Missouri’s state bird Join the First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site and the Missouri Bluebird Society as they explore our state’s rich heritage of Bluebird conservation at theFirst Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site at 200 South Main Street in St. Charles on June 9 at 7 p.m.

In 1927 the Eastern Bluebird was adopted as Missouri’s state bird. In 1938 Missourians initiated a Bluebird Trail that ultimately consisted of over 6,700 nest boxes and literally stretched from coast to coast across the United States.

In 2006 the “Missouri Bluebird Society” incorporated and became an affiliate of the North American Bluebird Society.

Throughout this time important Bluebird conservation and restoration work has taken place in our state.

Attendees will have the opportunity to construct their own Bluebird nesting box to take home. (One per family) Participants should plan to bring a lawn chair. This event will be held outdoors weather permitting.

This program is part of a special heritage series of events at the First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site in recognition of Missouri’s Bicentennial.

For more information on this fun, free family event, please call the First Missouri State Capitol SHS at 636-940-3322.

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The Cliff View Branch of the St. Charles City-County Library District made its debut in Wentzville

Submitted photo At 3,300 square feet, Cliff View is created for flexibility with portable computing stations that give customers the opportunity to work anywhere in the library, including the outdoor patio.

By Brett Auten Sleek, efficient, and modern, the Cliff View Branch of the St. Charles City-County Library District made its debut last month in Wentzville.

Cliff View is located at 10 Cliff View Drive in Wentzville Bluffs near I-70 and Hwy Z. It was formerly the Six North Cafe. Like an Italian sports car, Cliff View is all about making the best use of space and precision.

There are movable shelves and walls that can fit any situation. For those on the go, and who isn’t, there is a drive-thru service. Where lattes and frappuccinos were once exchanged, library customers can now scoop up holds or return materials using the window. Cliff View is only the third branch in the district that offers drive up service.

“The district realized that Wentzville is an up and coming community that continues to grow,” Melissa Whatley, the assistant branch manager at Cliff View, said. “Cliff View offers that type of flexibility that is a real bonus, especially for those commuting.”

Cliff View has a fenced and covered outdoor patio that expands seating and space for future classes and events and also has WiFi. At 3,300 square feet, the space is created for flexibility with portable computing stations that give customers the opportunity to work anywhere in the library, including the outdoor patio.

“It is very open with lots of light for reading, studying, working,” Whatley added.

Library Director and Chief Executive Officer Jason Kuhl is eager to share the new facility with the public.

“It exemplifies the modern library design that will serve as a model for the future,” Kuhl said.

Kukl had previously stated that the Cliff View Branch was being developed to create a comfortable, flexible location that meets its customers’ needs about what they want from library facilities.

The ribbon-cutting was held on May 19 and renovation of the building began in the summer of 2020.

The district hopes that the library will exemplify the modern library design that will serve as a

model for the future. The Cliff View branch replaces the Discovery Ridge branch that closed in October.

June is also all about the Summer Challenge, this year themed Tails & Tales. You can track your Summer Challenge progress this year in one of several ways. Download “Beanstack Tracker” from your app store and track your reading and activities using your phone or tablet. (Use “St. Charles City-County Library” as your site when you set up your account.) You can also use Beanstack online through the library’s website. Or, you can stick to paper gameboards - print them out at home or pick yours up at any library branch.

Once registered and ready to track, kids, teens, and adults can earn prizes for completing activities. Not only reading, but you can also earn by drawing, writing, cooking or baking, and spending time outside. Win books, colorful cups or mugs; and vouchers for food and fun at Wendy’s, Freddy’s, Amp Up Action Park, Kokomo Joe’s, or the O’Fallon Hoots are among the prizes. Complete bonus reading and activities to earn your very own “Super Reader” yard sign.

If there is an artist at home, enter one of two contests this summer. The district is looking for beautiful photos and bookmarks to commemorate the Summer Challenge. Take a photo or design a bookmark that has a “Tails & Tales” theme, and submit it for consideration.

Summer Challenge also encourages you to explore your St. Charles County community with the Summer Tour: Animal Expedition. Earn extra Summer Challenge prizes when you visit different library branches this summer. Discover a unique habitat at every branch on your tour. For example, the Augusta Branch will become an African savannah. The Kathryn Linnemann Branch will have an ocean theme.

Due to the lessening of COVID-19 restrictions starting June 2 all branches of the St. Charles City-County Library will once again open at 9 a.m. instead of 11 a.m.

Visit www.mylibrary.org for more information.

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Owner Bill Brink, his staff, family and friends celebrated the 20th anniversary of Classic Sign Services with a ribbon cutting on May 14. Classic Sign Services is located at 125 N. Service Road in St. Peters.

Dignitaries attending to mark the occasion included city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano and Aldermen Joyce Townsend, Terri Violet, Rocky Reitmeyer and Nick Trupiano. The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors. Representatives of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce were also on hand.

Classic Sign Services is a local, non-franchise sign company based in the city of St. Peters.

Whether you’re looking for a lighted sign for the front of your business, banners for your

golf tournament or other event, embroidered company shirts or a yard sign for an upcoming garage sale or child’s graduation, Classic Sign Services has the designers and in house staff to get your job completed in a timely and budget friendly manner. With 20-plus years in the printing industry, Bill and his team are committed to providing the Greater St. Charles County region with the quality workmanship his customers depend on.

For more information on Classic Sign Services, the services they can provide and see a portfolio of their projects, visit www.ClassicSignsMo.com or call their offices at 636-9784664.

Talulah’s Scents, Décor & More celebrates opening with ribbon cutting

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Talulah’s Scents, Décor & More commemorated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 21.

Located at 5501 St. Charles Street in Cottleville, Talulah’s offers candles, home décor, and men’s grooming items, including mustache and beard products. The store is owned by twotime cancer survivor Jerrilyn Smelser.

“I am beyond excited, blessed, and honored to have a place that I pray blesses and comforts customers when they step foot into my store,” said Smelser.

The store features comfortable and inviting seating areas where community members can relax, or sit and talk awhile.

Smelser says she is planning annual contests and promotions, including a men’s beard and mustache contest. She also plans to “pink out” the store during the month of October, and “lend our love, giving, and help” to members of the community who are battling breast cancer.

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to become a part of reviving Historic Old Cottleville,” said Smelser. “Thank you to the Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber for all of your help, encouragement and excitement in getting my store going.”

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Timberland students excel at state industrial technology competition

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District A group consisting of Jessica Judd, Olivia Quinn, Brandon White, and Greg Trescott won Grand Champion in Consumer Electronics for their Arcade Box.

Timberland High School Industrial Technology students competed in The Annual T.E.A.M (Technology Education Association of Missouri) State Awards Program and STEM Engineering Challenge, which took place May 10-11 in Osage Beach, Missouri. Timberland senior Jessica Judd was named Grand Champion in Desktop Woodworking for her hand-crafted Shut the Box Game.

Additionally, a group consisting of Jessica Judd, Olivia Quinn, Brandon White, and Greg Trescott won Grand Champion in Consumer Electronics for their Arcade Box. Two students earned second place in the competition for their projects; Shelby Judd, who entered her coffee table in the Wood Furniture category and Alayna Thomas, who entered her garden bench in the Outdoor Woodworking category.

During the statewide championship, over 450 Missouri students participated and 300 projects

were entered to be scored. Students competed as individuals or teams in a variety of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) categories and were scored on function and design; quality and craftsmanship; accuracy and neatness; surface preparation and finish; and complexity, creativity and originality. Projects received ratings of 1, 2, or 3, and Grand Awards were presented to individuals or groups with the highest overall scores.

T.E.A.M is a professional non-profit educational association devoted to the development and advancement of industrial technology and engineering education in the state of Missouri. The organization focuses its efforts on supporting industrial technology educators by providing conferences, workshops, curriculum, and student-based competitive programs.

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Fort Zumwalt Transportation, Student Nutrition recognized for their efforts to keep students safe Each year the Missouri Highway Patrol awards the Fleet Excellence Award to any school bus fleet that scores better than a 90% on the annual safety inspection. This year, for the 19th consecutive year, Fort Zumwalt School District received the Fleet Excellence Award.

“As best we can tell, this is a state record for a fleet our size,” Transportation Director Jeff Schwepker said. “It’s really an incredible thing to achieve. Rich and the mechanics do an amazing job.”

Rich Gouge is in his 19th year as the FZSD Fleet Manager. In the 10 years since Schwepker joined the district, the fleet of more than 170 buses has scored a perfect 100% six times on the safety inspection. The other four times, the district scored 99%.

“We’ve had a couple of years where one bulb will go out on one of the buses during the inspection,”Schwepker says. “Sometimes, that’s just how it goes.”

That was how it went this year, with the fleet scoring a 99% on the State Highway Patrol Safety Inspection.

In a similar mark of excellence and commitment to student safety, Student Nutrition Services received perfect marks on all kitchen health inspections this year. In the past five years, Fort Zumwalt’s 27 kitchens have been inspected 271 times and scored a perfect 100% 266 times. The lowest score in the past five years was one instance of 93%.

The high marks from both departments are especially notable during the pandemic, when each has been pressed by staffing shortages and increased responsibilities.

“The kitchen staff take great pride in providing a nutritious meal in a clean environment,” says Paul Becker, Director of Student Nurtrition Services. “I’m proud of each staff member for their efforts and commitment to the students of Fort Zumwalt School District.”

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Take Notice . . .

The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info.

EVENTS June 16: Historical presentation

Join the interpreters of First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site at 200 S. Main in St. Charles at 7 p.m. when they host authors Vicki Berger Erwin and James W. Erwin and explore crimes, criminals and victims from the violent history of the last 200 years in the Show-Me State.

June 27: Golf tournament

Jr. Service League of St. Charles County will host a golf tournament fundraiser at the Golf Club of Incline Village in Foristell. Professional score keeping is always provided. A four person scramble with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost will be $95 per person that includes lunch at noon and a steak dinner following play. Drink tickets will be distributed. Attendance prizes will be awarded. For more information contact Carol Weaver at 636-639-1497 or stevetheweave1@juno.com.

Sept. 25: Craft fair

Tri County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction invites you to their eighth 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 for more information please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net or 636-4410329 or 314-477-5096.

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 314-560-1868.

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 636206-5306.

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 Linda Wilcox at 636-4479056.

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 Con nection 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: Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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: practice

Choral Arts Singers

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.

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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: 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 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 636-9493372.

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

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: 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 636-561-8951.

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

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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 community.

Contact Christy at 314-583-0538.

Tuesdays: Diabetes support group

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 Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, 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 636-206-2483. 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

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

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 Lan-

tern 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: 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. 314-369-6521.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • June 9, 2021 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: 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 League meeting

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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: Women’s fishing club

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

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 weight-loss 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

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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 636327-6060.

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

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.

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

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.

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

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.

1st and 2nd Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon at 12 noon Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.

Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting

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

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

10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

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

7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings

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

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.

Every Friday: Moms Play Group

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.

10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.

Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane.

Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

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 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.

3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

Meets third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the McClay Library in St.

Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

Fridays: Bingo

The American Legion Post 312, located at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles hosts bingo, every Friday night. This is a non-smoking hall with games starting at 6:15 p.m. and includes two progressive bingo games per night. See more at www.alpost312mo.org

What’s Happening

Every Saturday: Chess

9-12 at Middendor-Kredell Library on Hwy K.

Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE

9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest

11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.

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the way you live your life? Contact Overeaters Anonymous. No dues. No fees. No weigh-ins. No diets. There are meetings every day of the week. Please call 314-638-6070 or email bistateoal@ prodigy.net.

2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast

7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/ adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills.

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Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo

Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub. com or www.facebook.com/wentzville-community-club Saturdays: Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV)

Last Saturday of every month Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at Bar Louie in St. Charles. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch.

We’re meeting for a beer (and maybe lunch), and enjoying a conversation in German. April, June and September meetings are held at different locations. See https://www.facebook.com/ groups/472022532983525/

1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances

Pre ropund dance fom 7 - 7:30 p.m., dancing from 7:30 - 10 p.m. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancemissouri.com/ Missouri/St.Louis

3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day. 8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations.

Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins.

Every Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market

5:30 a.m.-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328.

Sundays: group

Alzheimer’s support

The group meets the second Sunday of the month from 1:00-2:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. We meet at Clarendale Senior Living at 10 Dubray Drive in St. Peters. For more information, please call Nancy Young at 636-8753457.

Sundays: Overeaters Anonymous

Do you eat when you’re not hungry?

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Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B . . .

Lindenwood are national champs The No. 2 Lindenwood University women’s lacrosse team, who won 17 out of 18 games this season and were a perfect 7-0 in Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), picked up a 14-12 win over Queens. This was the National Championship game this past Sunday afternoon from Salem, Virginia.

This is the Lions’ first National Championship in program history!

Queens this season were victorious with 14 wins out of 16 attempts and were also perfect in their South Atlantic Conference (SAC) at 8-0.

The details: After the game was tied 2-2 six minutes in, Lindenwood closed the opening half on an 10-3 scoring run, taking a 12-5 lead into intermission.

The Lions showed a balanced attack as four different players netted two or more goals, led by Lexy Biller who tallied three. Lindenwood took control of the game by converting 4-of-7 free position shots and compiling 11 draw controls as a team. In the half, the Lions outshot the Royals 24-7 and scooped up 12 ground balls as a team.

Emma Arnold and Biller scored the Lions’ goals in the half, as they were able to hold of the Royals for a 14-12 victory, picking up the win. For the game, Lindenwood outshot Queens 40-18.

Standouts in the game: • Six different Lions registered points in the win.

• Biller led the way with four goals on the day.

• Biller, Carly Fedorowski, Kate MacDonell and Emma Wildhart scooped up a teamhigh three ground balls.

• Hailey Dobbins caused three turnovers, tops on the team.

• Eleanor Kast made three saves, earning her 10th win of the season.

• Fedorowski, Dobbins, Erin McGuire and Kast made the all-tournament team.

• Biller was named Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. *What a finish to an almost perfect season UMSL picks up awards in tennis The University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s and women’s tennis teams were represented in the final ITA NCAA DII National Rankings, as announced

by the organization. The women received both national and Midwest Region rankings, while the men had one regional ranking.

Those rankings include: • Women’s team ranked No. 45 nationally and No. 6 regionally • Marina Prediger (singles): No. 34 nationally | No. 8 regionally • Prediger & Odette Beagrie in doubles were No.6 regionally • Ben-Hur Kasprzak playing in singles ranked No.12 regionally *Hard work pays off Baseball in O’Fallon this weekend The O’Fallon Hoots are members of the Prospect League, playing in the West-Prairie Land division and began play in O’Fallon, at their home field CarShield in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season.

Come out to see exciting baseball this Thursday and Friday with some great promotions.

Friday the Cape Codfish will play at the Hoots with the contest starting at 6:30 p.m. and concluding with their popular Fireworks Friday promo.

Saturday the Burlington Bees will travel from Illinois to play at the Hoots with the Office Theme Night along with Coffee Mugs.

For more details visit www.OfallonHoots.com The Hoots and CarShield Field are committed to providing a safe and responsible environment for friends and families to enjoy entertainment this summer. We will continue to comply with federal, state and local government health mandates and recommendations. *Great baseball locally Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports.

As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, and is currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL. com It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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Breakfast Burrito Servings: 4

Ingredients: 2 teaspoon canola oil 1 small red onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes salt, to taste pepper, to taste 4 eggs 4 egg whites 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese nonstick cooking spray

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4 flour tortillas 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup salsa 1 large tomato, seeded and diced 1 avocado, sliced hot sauce (optional)

In large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add red onion and red bell pepper; cook 8 minutes. Add black beans and red pepper flakes; cook 3 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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‘A Quiet Place Part II’ speaks volumes

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By Steve Bryan

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.

t the annual Oscars celebration, the award for “Best Sound” typically goes to those who excel in sound mixing, recording and editing. The sound engineers on the set of “A Quiet Place Part II” evidently had to think outside the box, however. The sequel to John Krasinski’s popular 2018 horror film focuses on the Abbot family in their efforts to avoid attracting alien creatures who track their prey via sound.

The film opens with a title slide containing the words “Day 1” and shows a quiet slice of life just before the aliens show up. Lee Abbott (Krasinski) makes a quick stop at the local grocer and then heads to a baseball game before the world changes. More than a year later, Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt) and her children are dealing with Lee’s death and the destruction of their home. Forced to leave their residence, they hit the road and run into Emmett (Cillian Murphy), a family friend who no longer trusts people and refuses to help them.

As director, co-producer and writer, John Krasinski is a triple threat as he once again takes his place behind the camera. Krasinski has his fingerprints all over the story using

has an amazing grace about her when facing a tough situation. She is more like her father than anyone imagined and she’s willing to go the extra mile. The family’s continued use of American Sign Language (ASL) conveys emotions better onscreen than spoken dialogue ever could.

Blunt’s character also is incredibly resourceful while she’s carrying her newborn baby on the road.

Evelyn knows how to scrounge for medications and other supplies Photo courtesy Paramount Pictures such as oxygen tanks to use while the baby is secured in a soundproof basket. Cillian Murphy’s Emmett characters created by Bryan Woods and Scott also finds his inner courage thanks to the exBeck, but the director’s wife, Emily Blunt, amples set by Regan. She convinces the cyndoes the heavy lifting. As the Abbott’s are ical Emmett to follow her on an errand that leaving the house that kept them isolated, the could help them all. camera shows their nearly bare feet walking “A Quiet Place II” is a fine piece of filmon some tough terrain. Son Marcus (Noah making and one that redefines the traditional Jupe) also pays the price for not watching horror film. It’s hard to tell if director Krawhere he’s going. sinski and company would want to come back Though classified as a horror film, “A Quiet for another outing, but I think the audience Place II” possesses an elegant beauty. Summer would be in favor of it. releases can be loud and boisterous but, when “A Quite Place II,” rated PG-13, is currentcompared to “Quiet Place II,” they really don’t ly playing in theaters. For those who like to say anything meaningful. Deaf actress Mil- stream new films, it will be available around licent Simmonds, who plays Regan Abbott, July 12 on Paramount Plus.

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Crossword: Night at the Theater

‘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 As if flying weren’t a pain enough already now this – weight restrictions.

Of course, it’s all done for “safety”.

Maybe that’s why they’ve quit feeding us on flights. All that extra poundage from the food might cause the floor to cave in.

I can tell this is going to be awkward for me.

TSA: “Ma’am I’ve detected something in your left sock and I’m going to need to pat you down to see if you’re carrying anything hazardous on your person. Would you mind pulling up your pant leg and letting me have a look?”

Me, pulling up my pant leg: “I don’t see why this is really necessary.”

“It all has to do with safety. Looks like you’re packing two large Snicker bars. Very dangerous.”

“Dangerous for who? We don’t even get fed on flights anymore. I need them in case my complimentary bag of mostly-air-with-a-few-dry-peanuts won’t last through an eight- hour flight and I pass out.”

“Sorry, but we have new weight restrictions.

You’ll have to discard them.”

That wasn’t going to happen. I quickly “discarded” them into my mouth.

TSA: “Okay. That wasn’t smart. I’m going to have to ask you to step on the scale.”

“Wait…what? You’ve already physically patted me down; wanded my extremities and shoved me through a radiation-emitting x-ray, which penetrated my clothing and revealed my unmentionables to who-knows-who. And now you want to know my most personal information…my weight?!”

“Sorry…federal regulations. We don’t want to have any excess bulk which would cause the engines to drop over a highly populated area.”

I reluctantly complied and stepped onto the

Weighing in scales. Suddenly an alarm sounded; a message in neon flashed: “Weight unacceptable! Abort!”

“Ma’am, it looks like you’ve exceeded our load limit. I’m going to have to ask you to either shed a few pounds in the next fifteen minutes or reschedule your flight until you get your volume in check.

Might wanna cut down on the candy bars…maybe enroll in a Zumba class or two.”

What to do? I had to lose weight fast or miss my flight. I took off my shoes and left them in the security tray. That ought to shed a few pounds.

Hmm, I wonder if there’s a federal regulation about being barefoot?

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. *Treble or bass ___ 5. Pharaoh’s cobra 8. *Zeus’ sister and wife, and character in Broadway musical “Xanadu” 12. Hair-dwelling parasites 13. Quinceañera or bat mitzvah, e.g.

14. Puts money in the bank 15. Pearl Harbor locale 16. Flair 17. Inuit boat 18. *Record-holding musical for most awards received by a single production, with The 20. *Broadway hit “Jagged Little ___” 21. *Comment to the audience 22. Web address 23. ____’er ____, at the pump 26. Private chapel 30. Keats’ poem 31. Quit 34. Medley 35. ____ ____ or do nothing 37. Right-angle building extension 38. Razor nick 39. Like lemon 40. Make a choice 42. 1960s teen idol, Bobby ____ 43. Give authority

45. Bias crime perpetrators 47. *Theater, e.g.

48. Cordial disposition 50. Surrender 52. *Non-musical with record number of Tony nominations 56. Shredded cabbage dishes 57. *Melpomene, e.g.

58. Just a little 59. Gold unit 60. Lodge fellows 61. “Game of Thrones” bastard 62. Without purpose 63. Past tense of “is” 64. Short-term employee DOWN 1. Hoof sound 2. Yarn spinner 3. Canyon sound 4. Like medieval European society 5. Was sick 6. Fixed look 7. Montblanc and such 8. *Musical with record number of Tony nominations 9. Like most fairytale stepmothers 10. Madrid’s Club de Fútbol 11. Pose a question 13. Chef’s prescription 14. Toyota sports car model

19. Shylock’s practice 22. Coffee pot 23. *Bob ____, choreographer with most Tony awards 24. *”Break a leg” or “have two left feet,” e.g.

25. Reduce pressure (2 words) 26. Eye up and down 27. Mediterranean appetizer 28. Type of potato masher 29. Ox connectors 32. *Tiresias in “Oedipus Rex,” e.g.

33. Feverish 36. *NYC district 38. Washington, e.g.

40. Sun’s descent 41. Onion-like herb 44. Seize by force 46. Obsolete office position 48. Spurious wing 49. *Comedy and tragedy, on a Tony medallion 50. Attired 51. *James ____ Jones, multiple Tony winner 52. Old World duck 53. Like Silver’s owner 54. H or O in H2O, e.g.

55. Make a raucous noise 56. Mogul equipment

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