May 30, 2018
Drawing on experience ‘Yeggs’ cartoonist looks to the past and to the local community for inspiration
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By Brett Auten A lifelong love of animation and storytelling has parlayed into a weekly enterprise. John Hanna is the creator of “Yeggs,” a comic series that runs in the Community News that focuses on Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise. Hanna entertains readers with the day-to-day lives of the duo and what makes “Yeggs” unique is that Robert and Bill are two Easter rabbits. “They only do their thing once a year, but what do they do the rest of the year?” Hanna said. “It answers the question, ‘How does the Easter Bunny deliver all of those eggs in one night?’ It’s easy. There’s more than one. They have franchises everywhere, and these guys work in the St. Louis/St. Charles area. There are also other holiday mascots that pop up from time-to-time.” Hanna has spent most of his life in the St. Charles area. He consumed as many newspaper comics and television cartoons as he could as a youngster and his father was an illustrator for McDonnell Douglas for 30 years and encouraged his son’s drawing. Like many up-and-coming cartoonists, Charles Schultz of “Peanuts” fame was an early influence. “I’ve always been fascinated from an early age with comics,” Hanna said. “I absorbed all of the Charles Schultz that I could get. Later on, I started reading lots of other comics and one of my favorites, and a lot of other people’s favorites was ‘Calvin and Hobbes.’ And as I grew up I discovered other artists, not just commercial artists, but underground artists that I got ideas from and that I started to develop and to draw
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stuff and I kind of went from there.” In 2014, Hanna became involved with the Community News after his sister Catherine, who worked for the paper at the time, suggested that he take a crack at creating a cartoon that ran on a regular basis. Hanna got some ideas together, and for the first two years, he produced a monthly cartoon that touched on a variety of seasonal and community-related topics. As time went on, and Hanna became stuck for ideas, he approached Community News editor Mathew DeKinder about upping the output to a cartoon every week based around two rabbits who had already made semi-regular appearances. DeKinder approved, and “Yeggs” was born. “I don’t know of any other regular comic
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strips that feature characters living in the St. Louis/St. Charles area,” said DeKinder. “John’s good-natured sense of humor and relatable characters makes ‘Yeggs’ a popular feature in the paper.” Hanna’s involvement with the Community News is his first excursion into the commercial landscape. “There is always that chance that this will lead to something, which would be nice,” he said. Hanna, who served two years in the military and is a Desert Storm veteran, maps out the story arc for “Yeggs” months in advance. He hand-draws and colors each comic, usually with colored pencils and black ink pens. Most of the comics are funny and lighthearted with an occasional See ‘DRAWING’ page 2
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‘DRAWING’ from cover more contemplative storyline thrown into the mix. “Sometimes I start at the punchline and work backward, or I have a start and an end, and then it is, ‘how do I get these to meet in the middle and be coherent?’” he said. “I hope I’m getting better. I don’t think I will be going 50 years at this – or even 10 years - but I have an idea of what I want to do, and I will see where I can go with it.” You can view some of Hanna’s work at caysdaze.com, and every week in the Community
Easter bunnies Robert and Bill are the stars of “Yeggs,” a comic strip by John Hanna featuring characters living in the St. Louis/St. Charles region.”
News. He can be reached via email at johnmauricehanna@ hotmail.com.
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Sections of North and South Point Prairie Roads closed for culvert replacements The St. Charles County Highway Department closed sections of North Point Prairie Road and South Point Prairie Road May 21 to allow for removal and replacement of deteriorated culverts. • South Point Prairie Road between Dyer Road and Meinershagen Road closed for approximately 6-8 weeks starting May 21. Traffic will be required to use detour routes around the closures while the culverts are replaced. Local traffic can access either side of each closure locations, but no through traffic will be permitted. Signs notifying motorists of the closures and necessary detours will be posted. These road projects are part of a continuing effort by St. Charles County Government to improve the County’s road system for the safety of the travelling public. For more information about road projects underway in unincorporated St. Charles County, please call the highway department at 636-949-7305 or visit http://www.sccmo.org/Road-Projects.
Stay up until the wee hours of the morning at the Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie this summer. Youth 12 years and older can get “locked-in” the largest outdoor skate park in the Midwest on June 2, July 7 and Aug. 4 during the extreme-sports adventure in the park. The fun begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday in this safe, social environment, and ends at 6 a.m. Enjoy playing outside around-theclock on the 33,000-square-foot skate/bike course with nighttime lighting, sand volleyball court, and half court-basketball, then come inside the park complex to climb the 30-foot rock wall, play a game of ping pong, air hockey, fooseball, or video games on two big screen TVs. Cost of the program is $25 per youth and pre-registration is required. To register, call the parks department at 636-949-7535 or go online at http://bit.ly/2eOatM2. Participants must have a helmet and parent-signed waiver on file at the park.
AAUW presents three scholarships Since 1938, St. Charles Branch AAUW (American Association of University Women) has awarded scholarships to high school senior women in St. Charles County high schools. Traditionally, one or two students are selected for the award. Of this year’s forty-nine applications; however, three highly qualified students ranked equally in every area of criteria. So breaking the 80 year tradition, three $500 scholarships were awarded in May. Students receiving the scholarships include: Unsun Lee- Fort Zumwalt South High School, Alexandra Sabala- St. Dominic High School and Jen-
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nifer Ferry- Francis Howell Central High School. Jennifer also was a St. Charles Branch AAUW STEM Math Honoree in March.
Local Author Profile: Kristen Weber Kristen Weber is a St. Louis native and the Founder and Director of The L.I.F.E. Foundation (www.lifefoundation-stl.org) , a St. Louis nonprofit that provides resources to empower and encourage youth to achieve academic success. Through her literacy programs she guides children with book selections and continued to notice the lack of selections for multicultural families. This inspired her to write a book where all children see themselves in the pages and create a conversation about the need for more diverse books. She created characters that reflect their community and brings universal appeal, speaking to all children with positive school experiences. “Ava’s First Day of Kindergarten” is an enchanting story where poetry and energetic illustrations brighten every page. Follow Ava’s Kindergarten adventure as she makes new friends and de-
velops her love for learning. All book sale proceeds are going to the Stories for All program that provides books to local head start programs, residential shelters, and kids in foster care. Weber believes more people are talking about the need for diverse books, and she wanted to make it her book come full circle, where she is creating the conversation, providing the book selections, and donating all of the proceeds back to the St. Louis community for more literacy activities. Books can be purchased on www.kristenweberbooks.com or Amazon.
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Free monthly concerts at Streets of St. Charles through October Streets of St. Charles will once again partner with Y98 and the Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau for the 2018 Beale Street Concert Series, held monthly on Beale Street the second Wednesday of each month. Dr. Zhivegas will close out the performances in October. Concerts are free and open to the public. “The Beale Street Concert Series, now in its fourth season, has grown in popularity since it kicked off in 2015, and has become a regular gathering place for family and friends,” said Anaise Berry, Director of Marketing for Cullinan Properties. “This year, by popular demand, we’re extending the season, and adding an October show which allows for even more music and great company to be enjoyed by all. The region has embraced the environment of live outdoor music, unique food and drinks in this vibrant community.” In addition to the music, various Streets of St. Charles restaurants will be serving food and refreshments to concert-goers, including Bar Louie, Dewey’s Pizza, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Five Guys, PF Chang’s, Prasino, Pieology, Tucano’s, Wasabi Sushi Bar, and U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for the performance. The 2018 Beale Street Concert Series schedule is as follows: • June 13 – Joe Dirt • July 11 – Superjam • Aug. 8 – The Yacht Rockers • Sept. 12 – Marquise Knox • Oct. 10 – Dr. Zhivegas All performances will be held on Beale Street, between Nichols and Lombard. Free parking will be available in the on-site parking deck, with entrances on Lombard, Camelback and South Main Street. Additional free parking is located on the lower level of the Drury Hotel parking deck. Visit www.streetsofstcharles.com for more information.
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Optimist Club of St. Charles recognizes winners of annual essay contest
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The St. Charles Optimist club recognized the winners of the Annual Essay Contest at their weekly noon meeting on April 17. Awardees, family members and sponsors were in attendance to witness the club’s acknowledgement of the first and second place essays. The first place winner was Sophia Prost. She shared her essay at the noon luncheon and the members were impressed with her writing skills and communication abilities. The second place winner was Molly Beer. It should be noted that Sophia Prost advanced to the District Essay Contest and was awarded a $2,500 scholarship for her essay.
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Recycle Works helps residents dispose of household hazardous waste
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The average home stores nearly 100 pounds of hazardous materials, including cleaning supplies, paints, lawn care products and pesticides. Improper disposal of these products – pouring down a drain, tossing in unacceptable trash receptacles, emptying into storm sewers or dumping on the ground – poses a health risk to our community. St. Charles County residents may safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) through the county’s Recycle Works locations. Residents may bring unwanted items like chemicals, automobile fluids, pesticides and oil-based paints (please note that latex paints are not accepted) to the Recycle Works Central at 60 Triad South in St. Charles or Recycle Works West at 2110 East Pitman in Wentzville. Collection hours run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays, and on the last Saturday of the month, with no appointment necessary. There is a $15 fee (cash or check only) for loads up to 50 pounds. For larger loads, the fee is the base $15, plus an additional $1 for each pound of material
above 50. If you have questions, please call 636-949-1800 or visit www.sccmo.org/RecycleWorks. To ensure safety, please follow these precautions when loading and transporting HHW for collection: 1. When possible, leave the material in its original container. Any item not in original packaging should be labeled clearly with a description of the content. 2. Secure the lid tightly. Do not mix waste with other materials. Recycle Works locations will not accept mixed waste in plastic bags or other containers. 3. Place secured container inside a box lined with newspapers. Fill any gaps with additional newspaper to help prevent spilling or tipping during transport. 4. Place the box in the trunk of your vehicle and transport it to the closest Recycle Works location. 5. Upon arrival at the facility, follow posted instructions and remain inside your vehicle until assisted. In addition to the HHW col-
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lection, and to complement municipal curbside recycling programs, Recycle Works Central and Recycle Works West accept recyclable materials from residents throughout the year. The facilities collect aluminum, electronic devices, cardboard and paper products, printer cartridges, and more.
SCC outdoor summer movie series, Food Truck Frolic returns The St. Charles Community College Foundation, SCC Student Activities and Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce are partnering up to host the seventh annual outdoor summer movie series at SCC. All of the movie nights are free and open to the public. Back by popular demand, Food Truck Frolic will be held in the college’s Red Parking Lot from 5 – 9 p.m. in conjunction with the movie series. Movies will be shown at sundown on Fridays on the lawn outside the Technology Building. Free visitor parking is available in the Red Parking Lot at the SCC South Entrance located, on Cottleville Parkway, and the Orange Parking Lot at the SCC North Entrance, located on Mid Rivers Mall Drive. “We love hosting events that bring the entire community together on our campus,” said Mandi Smith, SCC manager of student activities. “This evening offers fun for the whole family without breaking the budget.” When the summer movie series ends, be sure to come on Oct. 6, for the second annual Trunktoberfest. This fun, free Halloween event will have trick-or-treating, kid-friendly activities, food trucks and an outdoor screening of a Halloween film starting at sundown on the Technology Building lawn.
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Outdoor Summer Movie Series Schedule: • June 22: “Sherlock Gnomes” • July 20: “Sing” • Aug. 24: “The Incredibles” • Sept. 21: “Incredibles 2” Movie titles are subject to change. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and food. Free popcorn will be provided, and snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. The rain location is the College Center gymnasium, accessible from the Yellow Parking Lot lot near the campus Southwest Entrance.
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The differences between emergency rooms and By Dr. Timothy Moore convenient cares How do you know when to choose a convenient care over an emergency room? There are distinct differences between the two, and it’s important to understand the capabilities of a convenient care. By knowing this, you can access the right care in the right setting to keep you and your family well. How do an emergency room and an urgent or convenient care differ? An emergency room is attached to a hospital and provides treatment for life-threatening, organ-threatening or limb-threatening illnesses, injuries or conditions. Urgent or convenient cares provide health care, but do not typically care for life-threatening issues. They are also not necessarily attached to a hospital. When is it best to go to an emergency room rather than a convenient care? Conditions that warrant an emergency room visit would be anything involving the heart, like chest pain or severe shortness of breath; abdominal pain or symptoms suggesting a stroke or seizure. All of these should be seen in an emergency room. At BJC O’Fallon Convenient Care, if someone comes in with a condition or illness threatening their life, limbs or organs, we will address that
immediately and offer them transportation to an emergency room with greater capabilities. What types of injuries or illnesses are seen at a convenient care? We typically treat sinus symptoms, allergies, sore throat, cold or influenza, exacerbations of asthma, joint sprains, muscle strains and minor lacerations. In addition to this care, we also offer high school sports physicals and immunizations limited to flu shots, tetanus updates and hepatitis A vaccines. Do I need to schedule an appointment to see a doctor at convenient care? No appointment is needed at our walk-in facility. We provide services from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and accept primary care co-pays. Conveniently located off Highway K, BJC O’Fallon Convenient Care offers prompt treatment for moderate medical issues in a comfortable, accessible setting. Timothy Moore, DO, is a provider at BJC O’Fallon Convenient Care located at 2630 Highway K in O’Fallon, Missouri. For more information, please call 636-980-5300 or visit BJCStCharlesCounty.org.
Alzheimer’s Association educational program to be held at Spencer Road Library The Alzheimer’s Association, BJC HealthCare, and St. Charles City-County Library are holding an educational program on Alzheimer’s disease, “Understanding Alzheimer’s.” This program will include a viewing of clips from the PBS documentary special Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts and a discussion with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis staff. This event features a presentation from keynote speakers Beau Ances, MD, Ph.D., MSc, and Daniel J. Brennan Professor in Neurology at Washington University in St. Louis. “We want to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and increase the support available in Miller County,” says Elyse Murrell, Education and Outreach Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association. “These classes offer community members the opportunity to learn about Alzheimer’s disease, recognize warning signs and symptoms, understand the steps in diagnosis, and learn about ways they can improve their brain health.” The program is held on June 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Spencer Road Library at 427 Spencer Rd. in St. Peters. To register, please call 636928-WELL (9355) or visit www.BJCStCharlesCounty.com. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and available resources call the 24/7 helpline, 800-272-3900, or visit alz.org/greatermissouri.
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Timberland freshman wins scholarship to study
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Timberland High School freshman Rachel Ferrell has been awarded the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Scholarship which covers a year of study and cultural immersion in Germany. Ferrell is one of only 50 students in the mid-west region to receive this prestigious scholarship and will be spending the 2018-2019 academic year living with a German host family and attending a local school. The full scholarship, worth nearly $16,000, is awarded through Youth for Understanding (YFU) Intercultural Exchange Program and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Ferrell was selected based on her demonstrated academic qualifications, cultural open-mindedness and motivation. She will serve as a “youth ambassador” from the United States for the academic year,
while participating in educational, cultural and political events, including receptions and meetings with both German and American government officials. “I am so excited and proud that Rachel has been chosen to take part in this incredible exchange,” said Timberland German Teacher Christin Whitehead. “I cannot think of a more perfect candidate for this program! She works hard, cares for others, is open-minded and is always up for a challenge.” Whitehead added that she is hoping to do some Google Hangouts next year in her class so Ferrell can virtually share her experience with her classmates. Introduced under a presidential initiative in 1983, the CBYX program aims to strengthen U.S.-German relations through citizen diploma-
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Timberland High School freshman Rachel Ferrell has been awarded the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship which covers a year of study and cultural immersion in Germany.
cy and cultural understanding. “Our world is increasingly interdependent, and YFU’s programs promote intercultural connections which provide the character, courage and confidence that creates global citizens who make our world a better place,” said Scott J. Messing, President and CEO of YFU.
Holt students win 10th Annual Boeing Engineering Challenge
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A team of students from Holt High School in the Wentzville School District won the 10th Annual Boeing Engineering Challenge held on the campus of Washington University on May 2. Senior Mason Smith and juniors Michael Blunt, Joe Brickey, Ian Deal and Christian Gard, made up team “Delta Force Six” and won the Division 2 Championship out of over 30 teams competing in the glider challenge. Approximately 300 students from 21 schools across the St. Louis region competed by launching balsa wood gliders in the St. Louis Field House that they have worked on all year to design and perfect. “The students consulted with Boeing engineers during the design phase,” shared Holt Project Lead the Way Teacher Ashley Gregory. “In the process, they learned important concepts in physics and aerospace engineering.” The gliders are judged on flight distance, straightest path, longest hang time and
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Kurt Lynn (Boeing Engineer and Team Mentor) stands with Mason Smith, Christian Gard, Ashley Gregory, Ian Deal, Joe Brickey, Michael Blunt, Keyton Rovka and Mark Geerling (Boeing Engineer and Team Mentor).
highest quality of flight. Six teams from the WSD competed in Division 2, the Flying Wing; three teams from Holt and three teams from Timberland High School. In this division, teams had to create a cargo bay to carry balls weighing 55 grams each. Teams were challenged to achieve a stable flight without the use of a horizontal stabilizer. Delta Force Six from Holt also won Second Place Overall in Creative Design, Second
Place Overall in Quality of Flight, Second Place Overall in Longest Flight and First Place in their division for Max Time Aloft. Team members are all in Gregory’s Project Lead the Way Aerospace Engineering class at Holt. Boeing sponsors the annual Engineering Challenge with support from Washington University’s Institute for School Partnership and the School of Engineering & Applied Science.
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O’Fallon Chamber celebrates recent ribbon cuttings The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries along with the city of O’Fallon celebrated these new businesses. The chamber thanks them for their investment into our community with wishes of a lifetime of success. The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries is committed to promoting the economic vitality of O’Fallon and the St. Charles County Region by engaging its members in networking and educational opportunities, while advocating for pro-business public policy. Submitted photos
MetroPCS celebrated their ribbon cutting on Feb. 23 at their location at 8627 Mexico Road in O’Fallon. They can be reached at 636-2941193.
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MOBILE CLINIC Rabies (1 Year) ....................................$ 10 Rabies (3 Year) ....................................$ 20 St. Charles Co. License ..............$ 6 (Not Neutered or Spayed) .........$ 12 DHPP (Dog Vacc) .................................$ 19 RCP (Cat Vacc) .....................................$ 19 Heartworm Test ..................................$ 28 The O’Fallon Chamber was happy to celebrate the opening of Lawlor Chiropractic with a ribbon cutting on April 18.
American Family Insurance- Brett Palazzolo Agency celebrated their ribbon cutting on April 13 at their location at 109 Triad West Dr. in O’Fallon. They can be reached at 636-240-9334.
Shack of O’Fallon celebrated their ribbon cutting on Feb. 26 at their location at 2931 Highway K in O’Fallon. They can be reached at 636385-6388.
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Kari’s Sewing Room celebrated their ribbon cutting on May 1. They can be reached at 636-385-3660.
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Arch Advanced Pain Management & Find a Better You celebrated their ribbon cutting on March 16 at their location at 856 Waterbury Falls Dr., Ste. 100 in O’Fallon. They can be reached at 636-244-5004.
Slyman Brothers Appliances celebrated their ribbon cutting on April 27 at 52 Crossroads Plaza in O’Fallon. They can be reached at 636-2779025.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS June 1: Golf fundraiser
The Child Center, Inc. will host its annual Golf Classic at Incline Village Golf Course located in Foristell. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. This event allows players and sponsors to engage with other local businesses and individuals to fund services that benefit children in your community dealing with the traumatic effects of sexual and physical abuse. The 18-hole scramble is only $125 per person and includes golf cart, breakfast, lunch, drinks on the course and dinner. Built into the price is also the Booster Pack that includes 50/50 tickets and mulligans. There will also be games on the course, TV & Wagon of Cheer raffles
and a silent auction. This event will sell out and golfers are encouraged to register early by visiting www. thechildcenter/golf or by calling 636332-0899 to reserve your team.
June 2: Disc golf clinic
Disc golf enthusiasts–experienced and beginners alike–won’t want to miss the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department’s second annual Disc Golf Clinic, from 9 a.m. – noon at Quail Ridge Park near Wentzville. Whether you’re looking to improve your game, or new to the sport and want to learn the basics, this clinic is perfect for ages six and up. Taught by experienced players from the St. Charles County Disc Golf Club, the clinic combines the fun of throwing discs with the challenges
of traditional golf. Participants are grouped by skill level and receive instruction on rules of the game, driving and putting techniques and strategies. After experiencing all 18-holes, participants are served lunch and receive a commemorative disc to take home. Cost of the program is $15. For more information or to register, call the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535 or visit http://bit.ly/2rihNpW.
June 4: Golf tournament
The St. Charles Optimist Club’s 30th Annual Golf Tournament will take place at the Bear Creek Golf Club in Wentzville. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., BBQ lunch is planned for 11 a.m. and the shotgun start occurs at noon. Following the tournament, a pork steak dinner will be provided. Individual play is $100 per person. Four person scramble is $400. Price includes green fee, cart, BBQ lunch, pork steak dinner and refreshments. For additional information, please contact Andrew Stewart at 314 3244116 or astewart@stcharlessd.org.
June 7: Daniel Boone Day celebration
Celebrate the life of one of Missouri’s greatest frontiersmen, Daniel Boone, during National Boone Day, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., at The Historic Daniel Boone Home near Defiance. You’ll enjoy free frontier-related activities throughout the village grounds, halfprice admission on tours of the historic Boone Home, and learn all about one of America’s first frontier heroes. Renown Boone Scholars Ted Franklin Belue and Ken Kamper will give formal presentation on details surrounding Boone’s death and burial, as well as information on various Boone trails in Missouri. Black powder and fire-starting demonstrations, handson carpentry activities and candle dipping will continue throughout the day. During this event, home tours are half off the regular admission prices of $5 (ages 5-12), $6 (age 60+) and $8 (adults). With your purchase of a tour, you can chat with the great frontiersman himself, portrayed by 30year Boone Home volunteer Barney Combs. For more information or to register for National Boone Day, call 636-949-7535 or visit http://bit.ly/2Is0Gwe.
June 8-9: Tractor pull
American Legion Post 313 will be sponsoring an ITPA and MSTPA Sanctioned Truck and Tractor Pull on June 8 at Lone Wolf Park in Old Town St. Peters. 8500# and 4.1-9500# Limited Pro Stock, 6000# Super Stock, 7400# Mod Tractors, 6400# Light Limited Super Stock Tractors and 5900# Mod Tractors, plus 20 street stock trucks (gas or diesel) will be featured. Gates open at 3 p.m. and close at 1 a.m. Opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Tractor pull starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $17 per person/12 and under are free. Visit the food and beer garden tents. No outside containers or coolers will be allowed. There will also be a Hartland & GTPOMMA
Garden Tractor Pull on June 9. Gates opens at 3 p.m. and pull starts 5 p.m. Admission is free for Saturday’s event.
June 8-9: Theater Performance
The Kids’ Summer Drama Camp of Wentzville Christian Church proudly presents “Peter Pan Jr.” on June 8 at 7 p.m. and on June 9 at both 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend. Doors open a half hour before each performance begins. The church is located at 1507 Hwy. Z in Wentzville. For more information, please call 636-327-6622 or visit wentzvillecc.org.
June 9: Bike Safety Rodeo
Bring your bike and a helmet and learn how to ride safely at the Second Annual Bike Safety Rodeo, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Youth Activity Park near Dardenne Prairie. Children ages 4–15 learn the rules of biking with experts from the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department. They’ll learn bike control, handling skills, hand signals and balance. After mastering the rules of the roads, participants test their skills on an obstacle course that simulates challenges that can be encountered while riding on the street. When they complete the street course, these more experienced riders advance to the next level by riding the course on the natural surface trails in the park. Sponsored by St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Momentum Bike Shop, staff are on hand to teach children about the importance of wearing a bike helmet and following the rules of the road. Hospital staff provide helmet fittings and sell helmets for $11, and bike shop staff offer bike safety inspections. The event is free! Pre-registration is requested, but walk-ups are welcome. To register for the Bike Safety Rodeo, call the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-9497535 or visit http://bit.ly/2K4bCO0.
June 9: Shopping fundraiser
From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Villages of St. Peters Memory Care at 5300 Executive Centre Pkwy. in St. Peters is hosting a Spring in to Shop…and Sip!, a vendor boutique and brunch providing an afternoon of shopping, snacking and sipping for a good cause. There will be a $5 brunch bar. Proceeds benefit The Foundation for Geriatric Education. Questions, please call 636-477-6955.
June 9: Coca Cola Collectors Swap Meet
Free and open to the public, the Coca Cola Collectors Swap Meet takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blanchette Park, Memorial Hall, Lower Level, American Legion & VFW Rooms at 1900 West Randolph Street in St. Charles. Buy, sell or trade old and new items. Free appraisals of Coca Cola items (limit three). For more information about the show or about getting a table (soda related items only) at the swap meet contact Terry Smith 636-586-8456. The deadline to reserve a table is May 31.
June 9: Missouri State Chili Cookoff
Missouri State Chili Cookoff takes place from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Clarksville Riverfront Park in Clarksville. The event is open to the public, admission is $3 and Chili samples are 50 cents. Live Music by Butchwax from 1 – 5 p.m.
June 9: Rummage sale
Large rummage sale at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in New Melle takes place six days only from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 30, June 1, June 2, June 7, June 8 and June 9.
June 16: St. Charles Pride Fest
The fourth annual St. Charles LGBTQIA+ Pride Festival presented by Procter & Gamble will be held at Frontier Park in St. Charles. The day will focus on entertainment and education, providing an opportunity for allies and LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate and share resources. This family friendly and free event is designed to align those in need of support with resources and organizations within their own community. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The festival will host a variety of new activities including lawn games, origami crafts, two drag shows and more. For more information regarding the festival please visit www.pridestcharles.org.
June 14: Flag collection
If you have a worn or damaged U.S. flag and don’t know where to dispose of it properly, the military veterans of St. Charles County Government are here to help. The County’s Veterans Best Practices Working Group hosts its second annual Flag Collection for the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Flag Day. The event takes place at a drive-by collection site, located at the corner of Monroe and Second Streets in St. Charles between the County Administration and Corrections buildings. The flags collected will be properly disposed of at a ceremony later this year. Last year, the group collected over 1,000 flags. For more information, contact Dennis Wiss at 636-949-7900, ext. 1893, or dwiss@ sccmo.org.
June 18: Golf fundraiser
If you would like to help the Liberty High School Golf team as well as other teams, and programs at Liberty High School, you are invited to participate in the fifth Annual Liberty High School Golf Classic. The tournament take places at Winghaven Country Club, Liberty’s home course. The format is a four person scramble with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Registration is from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. with lunch provided before starting. The evening will finish with an awards dinner and auction. There will be flight winners, skins competition, pink ball raffle and closest to the pin on the front and back nine. To register your team or sponsor a hole please contact Keli Stone at 636.293.8301, or email libertyhsboosterclub.com.
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The Wentzville Community Historical Society (WCHS) would like to invite the entire community to its quarterly meeting. Learn about the WWII Honor Roll that once stood at the corner of Elm and Pearce, and the WCHS’s work to recreate the monument and place it in Bicentennial Park. The meeting will be held at the Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 South Linn in Wentzville. There is a meal before the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cost of the meal is $10. RSVP for the meal by calling Bill at 636-272-5506 or Peggy at 636-327-8823. The program begins about 7 p.m. and is free to the public.
June 22: Golf fundraiser
The O’Fallon Kiwanis Club’s 16th Annual Golf Tournament will be held at the Falls Golf Course at 1170 Turtle Creek Drive in O’Fallon. The Kiwanis will be partnering once again with the O’Fallon Rotary Club for this four person scramble. All proceeds from the tourney will be donated to high school graduates for college funding support and to local O’Fallon charities. The cost is $100 per person and includes golf with a cart, great prizes, refreshments, lunch and dinner, silent auction. Mail your checks payable to O’Fallon Kiwanis, P.O. Box 1459, O’Fallon, MO 63366.
June 23-24: Amateur Radio Field Day
On the fourth weekend of June, more than 40,000 radio amateurs throughout North America will gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations. The American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the national association for Amateur Radio, sponsors this event. Amateur radio operators, commonly known as “hams”, set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. Radio operators will attempt to make contact with other stations across the country and around the world; testing the readiness of Amateur Radio Emergency Communications. Field Day 2018 runs from 1 p.m. on June 23 to 1 p.m. on June 24. at one of these two locations: The St. Charles Amateur Radio Club will have their equipment set up and operating at the Menards home improvement store at 151 Spencer Road in St. Peters (just north of Mexico Road), on the open field between Menards and McDonald’s and The Boeing Employees’ Amateur Radio Society will be operating at the Fox Hill Park, 3309 Kister Drive in St. Charles. Take MO 370 to Hwy 94, then go north on Hwy 94 and turn left on Fox Hill Road. Amateur radio operators will be on hand at both locations to answer your questions. Both clubs will have a “Get On The Air” (GOTA) Station where unlicensed individuals can try out a radio under the supervision of a licensed operator. All ages are welcome. For more information on Amateur Radio, visit http:// www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.
34th Annual USATF Certified Firecracker Run presented by Mercy in O’Fallon. The race begins at 7 a.m. and consists of a 10K, 5K, Stroller categories, and a One Mile Fun Run. The event will begin at Car Shield Field located in O’Fallon at 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd. Pace cars provided by Frank Leta Honda will be leading runners through North O’Fallon and the race will end over home plate on the field of the River City Rascals. Runners and spectators will be met with an expo, family fun area, awards ceremony, and the famous runner’s-only area packed with food and drinks for race participants. Runners and their family and friends are encouraged to stick around the ballpark to watch the 2018 Heritage & Freedom Fest parade by the city of O’Fallon.
July 8-9: Theater auditions
Wentzville Christian Church announces auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life” July 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. and July 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Those audiwww.treesbywoody.net tioning should come prepared with a monologue 30 seconds to one minute in length. You may also be asked to read from the script. Production dates are Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1. For more information go to wentzvillecc.org or contact Tammy at 636-219-3238.
Aug. 25: Fundraiser gala
United Services for Children will host its 35th annual gala, “Magical Moments – An Evening Under the Stars,” in the Discovery Ballroom of Ameristar Casino-St. Charles. United Services will present the Champions for Children award to Joel and Janet Brett. They will also bestow the Community Partnership Award to the Renaud Spirit Center – City of O’Fallon. More than 300 guests typically attend the gala. Please visit www.unitedservicesforchildren.org for more information on the gala, including tickets and sponsorship opportunities.
Sept. 15: Craft fair
Tri County Advisory Board To Probation And Parole Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction invites you to their Sixth Annual Christmas In September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed. Please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net, home phone 636441-0329 or cell 314-477-5096.
ONGOING EVENTS 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 Street in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.
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TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Highway in O’Fallon. July 4: Firecracker run Thewww.stpetersmo.net/rec-plex O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in and Industries is proud to host the beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more in-
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Mondays: Parent support group
Because I love you, B.I.L.Y., Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at314 993 7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. B.I.L.Y 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.
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Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice
Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See ww.concertarts. org.
1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
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Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club
Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
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Mondays: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting
The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
Mondays, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.
Mondays: Chronic pain support group
American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only).
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10 Sports May 30, 2018 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com
Sports you see with Gary B... Former student in Hazelwood and Super Bowl champion coaching high school football Super Bowl champion and former Pittsburgh Steelers player Carey Davis will assume the role of coach of the Hazelwood Central High School football team beginning July 1. Davis currently serves as a sports analyst on ESPN in St. Louis and a sideline reporter for Learfield sports. He attended Hazelwood Central High School and participated in winning a state championship as a sophomore in 1996. He received a letter jacket in multiple sports during his high school career and due to his success in high school athletics he received an athletic scholarship to play football at the University of Illinois. Davis worked his way to become a three-year starter who helped lead his team to the first outright Big Ten Championship in nearly 20 years at Illinois. After graduating in May 2003 with a degree in sport management, he fulfilled his dream of playing in the National Football League (NFL), by earning the position of starting fullback with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007. In 2009, he proved to be a crucial weapon in the Pittsburgh offense and helped lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl XLIII victory. Davis’ mission as a coach is to groom young men into champions on and off the field through hard work and integrity. “It is not only our goal to provide quality teaching in the classroom but teachers and coaches on our athletic fields, and in life lessons” said Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, superintendent of schools. “We look forward to all that Coach Davis will bring to our central high school program.” * Thanks to Karen R. Miller, M.A., Public Relations Specialist, Hazelwood School District Rascals tied for first place The River City Rascals professional baseball team play in the West Division of the Frontier League with their home games at CarShield Field in O’Fallon.
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At the time of this writing, the Rascals have won three in a row, better than any of the other 11 teams in the league for this young season. The most recent win was a 10-0 shellacking of the Schaumburg Boomers in friendly confines of CarShield Park. Leading the way offensively was catcher Mike Jurgella who had five times at bat with two singles and doubles and now batting at a .303 clip. Also, designated hitter Braxton Martinez was part of the fun as he socked two home runs in three times at bat earning six runs batted in. On the hill, lefty Lucas Laster pitched seven scoreless innings allowing only three hits striking out four. This was his only game pitched this year and naturally has a .000 earned run average. Closing out the game, reliever Jacob Gangelhoff allowed only one hit in two innings. NEXT HOME GAMES: June 5, 6, 7 against the Normal CornBelters June 8, 9, 10 against the Evansville Otters Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more details. * Working on all cylinders
Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com 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, among many other activities.
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Recipe: SAVORING SALAD SEASON ven though salads can be enjoyed yearround, the warmer months signal salad season for some fans of al fresco dining. Barbecues, family reunions, picnics, potlucks, block parties, pool parties or simple family dinners are a few reasons to savor the season, and all are ideal occasions to serve a salad. This versatile Middle Eastern-Inspired Bean Salad can be assembled ahead of time and served chilled or at room temperature.
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Middle Eastern-Inspired Bean Salad Prep time: 20 minutes | Servings: 6
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) READ 3 or 4 Bean Salad 1/2 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes 1 small cucumber (4-5 inches long), cut in half lengthwise then thinly sliced crosswise 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Dressing: 2 tablespoons prepared hummus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon za’atar seasoning blend (or more to taste)
Directions: Drain bean salad. Discard liquid. Place bean salad in large bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, onions, parsley, mint, garlic and red pepper flakes to bean salad. Toss to combine. To make dressing: Combine hummus, lemon juice and seasoning; set aside. Add dressing to salad just before serving; toss to combine well. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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A few weeks ago, I wrote about the first two episodes of “Cobra Kai,” the brilliant 10-part continuation of “The Karate Kid” that previewed in theaters. When the episodes dropped on YouTube Red, I signed up for a free 30-day trial of that mature online channel to watch the rest of the series. Suffice it to say, I – and millions of other viewers – found it to be highly addictive. The series opens in present day as Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), the “ex-degenerate” who made life miserable for Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) in 1984, works at menial jobs. He’s an absentee father who lives in Reseda, drinks Coors Beer and eats pizza from convenience stores. After saving Miguel (Xolo Mariduena) from some parking lot bullies, Lawrence starts a new Cobra Kai dojo and Miguel becomes his first student. On the flip side, Daniel has his car dealerships, country club membership and a loving family. He even offers Johnny a discount on repairs to his car for old times’ sake. Daniel is on top of the heap but loses his balance after seeing the new Cobra Kai dojo while driving through town. He’s determined to shut Johnny down, even resorting to tactics that his late mentor, Mr. Miyagi, would find offensive. The series shows Johnny and Daniel as two sides of the same coin, especially when it comes to karate. Mr. Miyagi’s favorite pupil has let his love of martial arts fade to the point where he uses it in cheesy television commercials. Johnny has been struggling to make a living and his dojo helps him get his life back in order. Each man approaches karate in his own way with different degrees of success. Karate also influences the new members of the cast. Miguel, once the target of bullies, learns his lessons all too well from Sensei Lawrence. After the young man shows his moves in a cafeteria brawl, Cobra Kai gets
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more would-be members at the dojo. Miguel also wins the affections of Samantha (Mary Mouser), Daniel’s daughter who used to train in the family’s dojo years ago. Robby (Tanner Buchanan), Johnny’s estranged son, starts working for Daniel at his dealership simply to make his father mad. However, Daniel takes the young man under his wing, becoming a kind mentor to him. He teaches him Mr. Miyagi’s brand of karate that runs contrary Photo courtesy Sony Pictures to what’s being taught at Johnny’s school. The “Karate Kid” universe becomes bigger in “Cobra Kai” with its new characters. Still, the focus of the series is the unresolved conflict between Daniel and Johnny. Both men also have unresolved feelings for Ali Mills, the girl that got away from them in high school. (Elisabeth Shue, who played Ali, has not appeared in the series thus far.) “Cobra Kai” already has a green light for Season 2, and deservedly so. It uses the “crane technique” on the competition while honoring the spirit of Pat Morita, who played the wise Mr. Miyagi. It’s worth some serious binge watching. 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.
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Crossword: Farm to Table
‘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.
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n case you’ve been living under a rock lately, crawl on out so you can be tortured like the rest of us. Last week, we were introduced to an interesting…err…annoying couple named, Yanny and Laurel. These two crazy kids have topped the, “What’s Trending” list, and blown out the internet tubes with their nonsensical names. I swear if I hear those names one more time I’ll stuff pimento into my ear holes! So while the black dress/blue dress became the viral optical illusion; the Yanny/Laurel has become the viral audio illusion. You may be asking, “What’s the science behind this Yanny, Laurel thing any who?” I’ll take it from here. It’s called an audio illusion; the mind is playing tricks on the ears. Scientists explain it this way: The acoustic information that makes us hear, “Yanny”, is higher frequency than the acoustic information that makes us hear, “Laurel”. The difference is also in the mechanics of the individual ear, meaning, a person might have a pair of sucky ears that don’t hear right. But that’s all scientific mumbo jumbo. Let me explain the difference in simple, relatable terms. With an optical illusion, sometimes I’ll go into a bakery and see a big, delicious cheesecake and my eyes will think I can eat half of it without gaining an ounce. But sure enough, the next morning I’ll
look at the scale and see five more pounds on it. Then I say to myself, “Naw, that’s just an optical illusion,” and I go eat the other half for breakfast. An audio illusion works like this. I’ll go into that same bakery and while I consider buying that big, delicious cheesecake, a little devil will appear on my shoulder and say, “YOLO baby! Eat it up!” At the same time, a little angel will plop on my opposite shoulder and softly suggest, “Do you really need an entire cheesecake, Butter Butt?!” After careful consideration, I will take a hunk of that cheesecake and stuff it into the little angel’s big fat mouth and be amazed at what a nice sound barrier cheesecake makes. So there you have it. Cheesecake works much better at stifling sound than pimento. I hope this has cleared things up. You’re welcome! 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.
ACROSS 1. *Key farm-to-table attribute 6. Goldfish or koi 10. Excessively abundant 14. Obelus, pl. 15. Black and white treat 16. Revise for publication 17. Swamp plant 18. “Saved by the ____” 19. Guilty, e.g. 20. Looking at 22. Silage storage 24. Building add-on 25. James ____ Jones 27. Baloney 29. *____ varieties 33. Greek letter N, pl. 34. Caterer’s coffee pots 35. *Key component of manure 37. Lady’s wrap 41. Fleur-de-____ 42. Accustom 44. River in Spain 45. Sailing vessel with two masts 48. Evoke emotion 49. 2016 animated musical 50. Female sib 52. *____ breeds 54. *Lettuce units 57. ____ well ____ someone 58. Small one in a large
machine 59. Per person 61. Peace of mind 65. Os in XOXO 67. Takes to court 69. Away from harbor 70. Biblical twin 71. Final notice 72. *Food ____, as in distance 73. Shade-loving plant 74. “____ a soul” 75. Game outcome DOWN 1. Leave in the dust 2. Do as directed 3. Relinquish 4. Capital of Algeria 5. Relating to spleen 6. *Corn holder 7. Bellicose deity 8. Archeologist’s find 9. *”The Omnivore’s Dilemma” author 10. One in a set 11. Lazybones 12. *____-to-table, farmto-table alternative 13. And others, for short 21. Search blindly 23. Cross to bear 26. Duck-like divers 28. Holy Wednesday 29. a.k.a. Dr. Robert Bruce
Banner 30. It’s between Ohio and Ontario 31. Research facil. 32. Oral cavity 36. Snooped 38. “Summertime” of Porgy and Bess, e.g. 39. POTUS’ West one 40. Private theater box 43. Computer message 46. *Harvest subscription, acr. 47. *Honey-producing facility 49. Astringent drug 51. *What’s in ____? 53. I-resembling supports 54. Canine foe 55. Daytime moth 56. Aqua-lung 58. *One who runs the show 60. George or Louis to Kate and William 62. Capital on a fjord 63. Nostradamus, e.g. 64. Alleviate 66. *”Full ____,” on a seed package 68. Wilbur’s home
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