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Photo by Brett Auten Main Street Salon’s Molly Sczepanski puts the finishing touches on a client last week. Sczepanski and other hairstylists across the region took to donning masks as salons re-opened after a long shutdown due to COVID-19.
St. Charles County has slowly begun to reopen several businesses that had been closed due to COVID-19 By Brett Auten It was a return, but it was far from normal. The St. Charles County area reopened several business doors last week that had been closed due to COVID-19. Beginning last week, the statewide restrictions on social gatherings were gone and every business was free to reopen, according to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. Main Street Salon has been a fixture in Old St. Charles for 15 years. Owner Billy Woodson and staff are usually booking clients every 90-minutes. Now, they are spaced out two-totwo-and-a-half hours so that extra cleaning
and sanitizing can be performed. Stylists are also donning personal protective equipment. “The girls are all taking their time with this and wiping everything down like crazy,” Woodson said. “Everybody was ready to get back to work and all the clients felt great about us opening up.” Main Street Salon’s phone was ringing off the hook all week. But appointments were scheduled for existing clients only. “A lot of clients, especially those who are older, waited patiently and they were pretty much at the top of the list to get in first,” Main Street Salon’s Molly Sczepanski said. “It has been working out quite well,”
Woodson is feeling a bit trepidatious about how long this will last. “I am kind of scared that there will be another hiatus,” he said. “I hope I’m wrong, but I think we will have another closure somewhere down the line.” You would be challenged to find a more anxious group to get back after than those in the fitness industry and its customers who are craving a shot of exercise dopamine. O’Fallon’s Powerbody USA Fitness Center was one of the few – if only – gyms to open its doors last week. Powerbody USA is a literal See ‘BUSINESS’ page 2
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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri suspends in-person programming through July 31 Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri announced that it is extending its suspension of all in-person programs and events, including Girl Scout-sponsored school activities and facility rentals, at least through July 31. “Out of an abundance of caution for our Girl Scouts and extended Girl Scout family, we have made the tough decision to extend our current in-person program suspen-
sion through the end of July,” said Bonnie Barczykowski, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. “We are stepping forward with new initiatives, like Girl Scouting At Home, to help girls, their families, and our community connect, explore, find comfort, and take action through community service projects.” The organization has developed a va-
riety of initiatives from virtual programs and activities in STEM, backyard camping, and much more to virtual Girl Scout troop meetings. “From home and online, Girl Scouts is here and will continue to adapt so that the more than 40,000 girls we serve each year will gain tangible leadership and life skills that last a lifetime,” added Barczykowski.
of St. Charles’ Gingham’s Homestyle Restaurant, a staple for both early birds and night owls. Gingham’s started taking dine-in service on May 6. “It has been a little mixed,” Uttendorf said of attendance. “On the first day, there were a lot of regulars who wanted to see the staff. We had a lot of older folks come in. Some were in wheelchairs, another was on oxygen. For them to get out to see us during all that is going on is pretty special.” Uttendorf had to make several adjustments to ready for dine-in customers again. Among them, he pulled out furniture and tables to allow for proper social distancing, constructed Plexiglas walls, restructured the entrances and exits, and eliminated the guest seating area. Patrons can wait either in their car or outside, and a text will inform them when their table is ready. Not only are
all employees wearing masks and gloves, but the waitresses are not allowed to touch the food. A professional sanitation crew is also scheduled to come in three times a week. Uttendorf leaned on information from the Center for Disease Control and other officials within his industry. “There is so much information and guidance out there for restaurants when they decide to come back,” Uttendorf said. “I feel like we have done everything we needed and maybe more.” Gingham’s has always been a 24-hour-aday establishment but Uttendorf has curbed the closing time. “We have always done a ton of business on the later shifts,” Uttendorf said. “But right now with no Lindenwood, no casinos, no concerts and no baseball; we are just going to play it by ear for the next couple of weeks.”
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‘Mom and Pop’ organization, so it had a little more flexibility to open than the more commercial, box gyms. “We are thrilled to be back open and so are our members,” Chuck Trosper, who along with his wife Carla, owns Powerbody USA. “They were going crazy.” Powerbody USA caters both to serious powerlifting competitors and regular folks just looking to get a pump on. Trosper said he didn’t lose any members during the time away but did have some personal trainers jump ship. “(The quarantine) definitely put a hurt on us,” Trosper said. “For the people who are into fitness and couldn’t get access to equipment for home gyms because people were jacking up the prices on Craigslist, they were ready for us to return.” Craig Uttendorf is one of the co-owners
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City of O’Fallon announces reopening plans for city facilities O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy announced plans for gradually reopening city of O’Fallon facilities in response to recent actions by the governor and St. Charles County Executive to restart businesses around the state of Missouri. “We appreciate the work by our governor and county executive in moving our community forward to start the recovery process,” said Hennessy. “Like all of our business owners, we need to evaluate each of our facilities and plan for how we can reopen our facilities with priority on the health and safety for our residents and employees. “We appreciate the cooperation of our residents as we move forward. We will do this in a deliberate manner by making accommodations to help ensure safety while providing the highest level of public services.”
O’Fallon facility reopening schedule (by facility) • O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall)
The O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) will reopen to the public beginning May 18 with reduced hours of 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. These hours will allow all employees to enter and exit the building at the beginning and end of their shifts. All city of O’Fallon employees will undergo a brief health and temperature screening prior to their shifts. In order to ensure safety of employees and visitors, all residents must enter through the rear entrance of the building. Residents are reminded to utilize the city’s website to make online payments and avoid travelling to city hall if possible. In-person payments will be restricted to cash or credit cards only. Residents needing to make payments by check can do so via the mail or using the secure payment dropbox outside the rear entrance.
• Renaud Center
The Renaud Center will reopen to members only beginning May 11 with reduced hours of 5:15 a.m. through 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. The facility will have a limit on the number of users throughout the month of May, and no day passes will be sold during May. All members and staff will be required to undergo a brief health and temperature screening when entering the building. Due to the reduction in hours, members will not be charged their monthly dues for the month of May.
• O’Fallon Justice Center Records Office
The O’Fallon Justice Center Records Office will reopen to the public beginning May 18 with regular hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• O’Fallon Parks and Recreation programs O’Fallon Parks and Recreation programs, including summer camps, will return beginning June 1. Classes and programs that were
previously cancelled may be rescheduled. Registered participants will receive information on revised schedules or, if necessary, refund options. Rental facilities, including O’Day Lodge, Krekel Civic Center and parks pavilions are available for rental for events beginning on June 1. Please note that rental facilities are still subject to any effective state or county orders related to occupancy and social distancing.
• O’Fallon Parks and Recreation facilities
O’Fallon Parks and Recreation facilities that were closed due to COVID-19 will reopen on a gradual basis as follows. Please note: Park facility users must obey social distancing guidelines. • May 4: Outdoor tennis and pickle ball courts reopen • May 11: Roller hockey reopens • May 18: Skate park and basketball courts reopen • May 22: Park restrooms will reopen (Please note: Drinking fountains will not be reopening. Park users should bring their own water.) • June 1: Playgrounds and water features open
• Municipal Court
In response to orders from the Missouri Supreme Court, O’Fallon’s Municipal Court procedures have been cancelled through May 15. The next O’Fallon Municipal Court session is scheduled for May 27, at 9 a.m. The Municipal Court payment windows will reopen to the public on May 18 with regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• City meetings
O’Fallon’s Planning and Zoning meeting on May 7, Board of Adjustment meeting on May 13 and the City Council meeting on May 14 will again be virtual with accommodations made for residents to participate in these public meetings. All other city meetings have been cancelled through May 31.
• Other city facilities
All other city facilities will remain closed to the public at this time. Any residents needing to conduct business regarding O’Fallon’s Environmental Services, O’Fallon Water & Sewer, O’Fallon Public Works or the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department, should call the department or visit www.ofallon.mo.us.
For the latest on COVID-related updates, residents are encouraged to follow “City of O’Fallon – Government” on Facebook or go to the city’s homepage, www.ofallon.mo.us. Please note: All dates are tentative and subject to change based on further directives from federal, state or County officials or changes in O’Fallon’s COVID-19 response.
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St. Charles County Highway Department hosts virtual open house for Gutermuth Road Phase III project The St. Charles County Highway Department is hosting an Informational Virtual Open House on the Gutermuth Road Phase III project. Residents may view plans and submit questions and comments online May 15-29 at sccmo.org/ GutermuthOpenHouse. Gutermuth Road Phase III construction will facilitate traffic flow, improve safety, and provide pedestrian and bicycle access from Route 364 to Motherhead Road. Specifically, the project includes three lanes of new pavement, an oversized sidewalk/trail on both sides of the road, enclosed drainage, and a new traffic signal at the intersection of Gutermuth and Motherhead roads. The project, funded by St. Charles County and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
with GBA, Inc., serving as engineering consultant, is estimated to cost approximately $3.4 million. Design and right-of-way acquisition are tentatively expected to be complete by early 2021 and construction is planned to begin soon after. Residents may request an appointment to view plans in person at the St. Charles County Highway Department, 301 N. Third Street in St. Charles. Contact Chris Bostic, Engineering Design Manager, at 636-949-7305 or cbostic@ sccmo.org, to schedule. A mask and COVID-19 health screening are required to enter the building. For additional questions, please contact the St. Charles County Highway Department at 636-949-7305.
Sunset Fridays are ‘On the Road’ to you A natural disaster didn’t stop Sunset Fridays in 2019. The city of St. Peters took Sunset Fridays “On the Road” last year to bring its popular summer concert series to its residents despite flooding at 370 Lakeside Park. This year? We’re social distancing during a pandemic, so we won’t be able to get together at 370 Lakeside Park in 2020, either … but the show still goes on. The city of St. Peters and SPTV St. Peters TeleVision have found another way to bring Sunset Fridays “On the Road” to You. SPTV will air Sunset Fridays “On the Road” to you premiering every Friday at 6:30 p.m. from May 15 through July 17. The first Sunset Fridays “On the Road” performer is Wade Trent. He will kick off the 2020 Sunset Fridays “On the Road” to You series on May 15 at 6:30 p.m. More performers will be announced soon. How can you experience Sunset Fridays “On the Road” to You? Grab any device and watch these special concerts streaming live at STPVnow.net, or watch live on your TV at Char-
ter Spectrum Channel 992 or AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. The performances are pre-recorded at the Cultural Arts Centre’s Performing Arts Theater, and then aired so that we can all experience it together on Friday nights at 6:30 p.m. “No matter how you want to enjoy Sunset Fridays ‘On the Road’ to You, keep in mind that we are bringing this concert series to your homes because we want to stay connected with our community,” said Mayor Len Pagano. “We have to remember that while we are doing everything we can to stay safe, it’s as important as ever to have things to look forward to. We love the crowds we get at 370 Lakeside Park, but we also just love bringing local entertainment to our residents. We hope you join us for the 2020 Sunset Fridays ‘On the Road’ to You series for a safe but shared experience together!” Each concert also will be available on demand at SPTVnow.net after it airs. Visit www.stpetersmo.net/Sunset for more news about Sunset Fridays.
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., both in men and women. However, there are some factors that cause greater risk in women, such as menopause and pregnancy. Learn more about heart disease and how you can keep your heart healthy. Recognize Your Risk Your primary care doctor should speak with you about your risk factors for heart disease. This may include blood work to see if you have high cholesterol or a condition such as diabetes. If you do, they may prescribe medication to help. A family history of heart disease is also a big risk factor. If you have a first-degree relative who was diagnosed with heart disease before age 55 for males or age 65 for females, your doctor will take this into consideration. Be Aware At Every Age Heart health should be a priority at every age, but it’s particularly important if you have a preexisting condition, family history or other risk factor. For example, if you’re overweight or had complications during pregnancy, your doctor may begin screening for heart disease as early as in your 20’s or 30’s, as you may be at
higher risk. Otherwise, screening for women typically begins at age 45. Know Your Numbers Several numbers impact your heart health, but you may be most familiar with cholesterol. There are two types of cholesterol: LDL, the bad cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart disease, and HDL, the good cholesterol which in higher numbers can actually be protective. You also want to be aware of your blood sugar, or glucose, as that may be a risk for diabetes or prediabetes. Another key factor is weight. You may hear about BMI, or body mass index, but it’s also important to be conscious of abdominal obesity. Ideally, your waist circumference should be less than 35 inches. Keeping an eye on these numbers can help ensure your best heart health. Spot the Symptoms Men and women can experience similar symptoms related to heart issues. However, besides the traditional chest pain or chest
Register now for the DE-FEET Hunger Virtual 5K to benefit Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service Help defeat hunger in the tri-county area by lacing up your athletic shoes and going for a run or walk this May. Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service announces its inaugural DE-FEET Hunger Virtual 5K to raise funds to help feed local families in need. “Participants can take a walk in the park, run through their neighborhood or hike in the woods to complete their virtual 5K,” said Pam Struckhoff, executive director at Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service. “After finishing their race, participants can login to the registration page to upload their race time.” Online registration at https://defeethungervirtual5k.itsyourrace.com/ is available until May 15, and participants can run and/or walk their 3.1 miles between May 15-29. The cost to participate is $25 for adults and $15 for children (13 and under), and includes a commemorative t-shirt. Dogs are also welcome to join in the fun for $10 which includes a commemorative bandana.
Sponsorships are available ranging from the Presenting Sponsor level of $2,500 to the Friend level of $100. Sponsors will be recognized in communications, on social media and on our event t-shirts that will be distributed at the conclusion of the virtual 5K. Sponsor promotional information (if provided) will be distributed with the t-shirts. “All proceeds from the 5K will help feed local families during these difficult times. We have seen an increase in need as the COVID-19 crisis has forced the closure of businesses and impacted the workforce. Families who have never needed help before are turning to the Care Service in crisis,” said Struckhoff. “We have adapted our weekly food pantry to a drive-thru service and have collaborated with local school districts and community agencies to ensure all families are fed. Proceeds from the 5K will help our agency continue to achieve our ongoing mission to serve those in crisis and prevent homelessness and hunger.”
pressure leading up to the neck, women may feel more symptoms of fatigue, tiredness, sweating or nausea than men. As always, never hesitate to seek medical care if you believe you’re experiencing a heart emergency. Mary Hoang, MD, is a BJC Medical Group family practice physician in Lake St. Louis. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Hoang by calling 636.928.WELL. Virtual visits are available to both new and established patients.
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Kopp, were all named to the distinguished list. The statewide program, now in its 26th year, honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in each year’s graduating class. The 2020 recipients were scheduled to be honored at a luncheon in Columbia, Missouri, on April 26; but the event is cancelled due to social gathering restrictions. Jenkins has a weighted GPA of 4.49 and scored a 35 on the ACT. He’s ranked fourth out of 454 Holt seniors. Jenkins plays trumpet in the marching band (second chair), and also participates in the Technology Student Association. And he has competed with Holt’s varsity Scholar Bowl team. Jenkins plans to major in mathematics at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Kopp has earned a weighted GPA of 4.39, scored a 35 on the ACT, and is ranked ninth in her senior class. She is a member of National Honor Society and the speech and debate team, and is the current vice president of her chapter of the International Thespian Society theater troupe. Kopp will be attending Case Western Reserve University in Ohio to major in psychology, neuroscience, or speech and hearing sciences. Brenningmeyer, ranked second in Timberland’s senior class, has a weighted GPA of 4.44 and earned a composite score of 35 on the ACT. He has attended Missouri Scholars Academy, Missouri Boys State, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Brenningmeyer was a member of the school band in his freshman and sophomore years, DECA his junior and senior years, and he has played for the tennis team through all four years. He has
an interest in graphic design and playing multiple instruments, and is starting a clothing company with a friend in his spare time. Brenningmeyer will attend the University of Missouri-Columbia. Gary is ranked fourth in his class, with a 4.38 weighted GPA and an ACT score of 34. He’s spent four years on the Wolves’ Cross Country team, and this would have been his third year in track and field. A National Honor Society member, Gary also excels with music. He is a four-year member of band, and as a soloist, he earned Honor 1 Ratings for trumpet and piano at the District Music Festival held on March 7, qualifying him for the state competition. He’s planning to study aerospace engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Missouri Scholars 100 is a program sponsored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Schools across Missouri are invited to nominate candidates for this recognition, which is based primarily on a formula using the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT score. Each student nominated had to first meet the criteria of an “Academic Decathlon” that included 10 events designed to test the academic strength of the student. To meet the decathlon requirements, the student must have had a minimum GPA of 3.75, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,600, be ranked in the upper 10 percent of the class, and have taken upper-level courses in mathematics, science, English, and foreign language. Attendance, school activity involvement, and just citizenship are also taken into consideration.
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Seven FZSD seniors named to Missouri Scholars 100 Seven Fort Zumwalt seniors were recently recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments. East High’s Maiya Woelbling and Nancy Lin, North High’s Roman Bishop and Daniel Blevins, South High’s Seungju Lee and West High’s Lauren Baetje and Sarvesh Palaniappan have been named to the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Missouri Scholars 100. The selection is based primarily on a formula using the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT score. Each student nominated had to first meet criteria of an “Academic Decathlon,” which included 10 “events” designed to assure the academic strength of the student. To meet the decathlon requirements, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,600, be ranked in the upper 10 percent of the class, and have taken upper level courses in mathematics, science, English, and foreign language. The student must also have excellent attendance, be an exemplary school citizen, and be involved in the school activity program. Baetje is a National Merit Finalist and was recognized by the St. Charles County EDC as the West High STEM Student of the Year. She received the Award for Excellence in Research, recognition from the UMSL Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) program for her work during the summer program last year. Baetje worked with Dr. Ajay K. Jain of St. Louis University on the paper “Surrogates for Carbamazepine Driven Injury Markers During Parenteral Nutrition.” Lee and Lin are National Merit Commended Scholars. Lin was also recognized by the St. Charles County EDC as the East High STEM Student of the Year. Palaniappan received the Award for Excellence in Research, recognition from the UMSL Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) program for his work during the summer program last year.
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Sports you see with Gary B... Men’s golf players honored at Lindenwood Liam Bentein and Joe MacNeil of Lindenwood University’s men’s golf were named to the GLVC all-conference team, the organization announced on Tuesday. Caleb Picker was an individual recipient of the conference’s Sportsmanship honor. Bentein, a freshman out of Belgium, was second on the team with an average of 74.44 per round. He shot a season-low score of 68 in a round in the Kentucky Wesleyan Fall Invitational on Sep. 29-30. Bentein picked up his first-career victory at the Midwest Regional at Fox Run on Oct. 7-8. MacNeil, a sophomore out of Orillia, Ontario, led the team as he shot an average score of 73.44 for the season. He shot a season-low score for a round in the Kentucky Wesleyan Fall Invitational, finishing with a score of 65, and also picking up his sole first-place finish for the season. Picker, a junior from Moscow Mills, Missouri., finished the season third on the team with an average of 75.69 per round. His season-low score for a round came in the Kentucky Wesleyan Fall Inviational, when he shot a 66. The Player, Freshman, and Coach of the Year were voted on by the league’s head coaches, while the AllGLVC selections were awarded based on the most recent Golfstat top-30 regional rankings. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the championship meet did not occur, so the coaches voted to award the postseason laurels based on the Golfstat rankings instead. * Well deserved LET YOUR BUSINESS
moves, while household items like jugs of laundry detergent and cases of bottled water have been used as makeshift weights. When things initially shut down, McMillian put together a four-week program that incorporated those bodyweight exercises to help keep student-athletes moving. Then he moved to technology to work out with them. “I was talking to some colleagues who were doing Zoom workouts and were having success with it,” he said. As an initial trial run, he worked with the softball and volleyball teams and saw it worked. So, he opened it up to all student-athletes for the final weeks he was able to work out with student-athletes per NCAA DII rules. McMillian guided student-athletes through circuit training – all of which could be done with no equipment and in a small space. “We were limited in what we could do, but the connection was key,” he said. “The workouts created some excitement and kept the student-athletes engaged. I know I can’t build much of their strength right now, but I can still keep them moving and get their heart rate up.” McMillian said staying fit is important to the student-athletes’ overall health. “It’s hard to train them physically for their sport, but they can keep their mind fresh and work on their aerobic and anaerobic fitness.” * Pump it up
When coronavirus shut down intercollegiate sports in March, it also shuttered weight rooms and UMSL’s student-athletes’ day-to-day contact with Director of Sports Performance Josh McMillian. But while McMillian isn’t able to train student-athletes in person, he’s still giving them the chance to stay fit, as they turn their bedrooms, basements, living rooms and backyards into training facilities. Traditional bodyweight exercises including squats, lunges, push-ups and sit-ups have become common
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Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
ecently, prolific author Stephen King expressed his desire on Twitter to go to a movie theater, buy some popcorn, Junior Mints and a soda before watching “some action flick or goofball comedy.” King’s wish is one shared by countless others who are sheltering at home, including myself. Movie theaters have always been my haven when I wanted to relax, but that option has not been available for almost two months. Traditionally, going to a movie has been a consistent experience. Patrons bought tickets, headed to the concession stand for snacks before settling into their seats. Auditoriums were quickly cleaned between showings and trash removed, but that doesn’t mean a moviegoer wouldn’t step in someone’s leftover popcorn or spilled soda. The biggest issues were people that talked during the movie and bad sound quality. As of this writing, some states are restarting their economies and allowing businesses to reopen on a limited basis. In some regions, that includes movie theaters, which has already caused some controversy. Social distancing is the new goal, but most cinemas
be more thorough as well. Over the last few months, restaurants and fast food places switched to a drive-thru/takeout model with a focus on “contactless service.” Theaters need to switch to this model, which means the use of gloves and sanitizing the counter between customers. This will inevitably make the lines longer for those wanting snacks for the movies. Last year, “Avengers: Endgame” was well on its way to grossing $2 billion in ticket sales. I wonder what would have happened if that film was scheduled for release this year in the current climate. Would the draw of an epic conclusion to a storyline that took more than 10 years to tell still fill theater seats? I’m not sure the box offices results this year would have been as impressive. Like Mr. King, I miss the movie-going experience, though I know it will return in some form over the summer. It won’t be the same and I, like most people, will be more cautious about going to the theater. I would like the opportunity, though, to treat Mr. King to a night at the movies when theaters are open once again.
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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
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By Cindy Moore
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eople are getting testy with this virus thing. It may be that we’ve been locked up too long with our family and pets or it may be that we’re taking this thing far too seriously. I haven’t dared get out much, but I’ve got a clogged sink and need some emergency drain cleaner. I’ve got to gear up and make my escape. It’s odd that I’ve got to dress up like I’m ready to burglarized a home, but I’m actually sneaking out of my own house. I take my husband along. We prepare to venture out into the cruel, plague-ridden world. We don protective rubber gloves and surgical facemasks in the event we might need to assist in an autopsy or in case we touch a contaminated door knob, whichever comes first. I pack sanitizing wipes because I fear we will be forced to touch a shopping cart handle which harbors the deadliest forms of microorganisms known to man. They have been over-sanitized after each new customer so many times the logo has rubbed off, while the rubber pen attached to the credit card screen is teaming with corona. Everyone now is urged to wear masks. We comply. We don’t want the rona-vitus feeding on our lungs. But I have to admit, it feels like my face is swathed in a sleeping bag. I can’t breathe and feel claustrophobic. I’m inhaling my own recirculated air. Too much carbon dioxide intake makes me feel lightheaded. I see stars and think I’m going to black out. While in the store, I duck into an empty aisle and lower my mask to catch a quick breath of fresh air and make the spots disappear. Too late; my deed has caught the eye of the hygiene police.
SHAME ON ME A lady comes up to me the prescribed six feet away and barks, “Hey! Are you trying to kill old people and orphans? Put your mask back on you selfish, bacteria-infested poopdoodle!” Mask shaming is a thing now. I don’t need that kind of attitude. I yanked my husband’s arm and made a dash for the exit. We pulled into our driveway and he lowered his mask to reveal he was not my husband. Oopsie. Wrong one. But I found out he could fix a plugged sink. I’ll return him to customer service later today. 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. “Flowers in the ____” 6. Emergency responders 9. Peacock’s pride 13. Life force in Sanskrit 14. Doctor Dolittle, e.g. 15. The Beast’s problem 16. Happen again 17. Freudian topic 18. In a fitting way 19. *Hopkins’ Lecter to ____’s Starling 21. *McGillis’ Charlie to ____’s Maverick 23. Unagi 24. Undesirable row 25. Stuff in a tray? 28. The Tramp’s love interest 30. Hairy vertebrate 35. “Best ____ schemes o’ mice an’ men” 37. Be inclined 39. City in Belgium 40. Debussy’s “Clair de ____” 41. D’Artagnan’s weapon, pl. 43. Speed on water 44. “This ____ ____,” on a box 46. The Chapin School, e.g. 47. € 48. Post-roller coaster ride state 50. The Coen brothers’“True ____” 52. ____ Diego 53. Deuce topper
55. Lamb’s mother 57. *Clark’s Rhett to ____’s Scarlett 60. *John’s Danny to ____’s Sandy 63. Continually annoy 64. Matterhorn, e.g. 66. Cooler clime conifer 68. Do like phoenix 69. Tiger’s peg 70. “My Own Private _____” 71. Thou ____, or you have 72. Bajillion years 73. Article of faith DOWN 1. 2020 Easter mo. 2. Not kosher 3. Meal in a shell 4. Occupied, two words 5. El Chapo’s organization 6. “What ____ Happened to Baby Jane?” 7. *Billy’s Harry to ____’s Sally 8. Investor’s asset 9. ____-Guarani languages 10. Liberal pursuits 11. Archipelago unit 12. Bovine hangout 15. Posterior, anatomically speaking 20. Fill with optimism 22. Basketball target 24. Two heads are better
than one, e.g. 25. *Keaton’s Annie to ____’s Alvy 26. Sweating room 27. Hinduism follower 29. *Knightley’s Swann to ____’s Sparrow 31. *Cameron’s Fiona to ____’s Shrek 32. List of options, pl. 33. Ancient Greeks’ assembly area 34. Pretend, two words 36. ____ ex machina 38. Doe, e.g. 42. Sales pitch 45. Smallest at the clothing store 49. Second person of be 51. Lighted by twilight 54. Related on mother’s side 56. Avoid, as in taxes 57. Designer Bradley 58. Osiris’ wife 59. One third of a threepiece suit 60. Welcoming sign 61. A Flock of Seagulls’ hit, 2 words 62. Soreness 63. “____, humbug!” 65. *Kate’s Rose to ____’s Jack 67. “Some Like It ____”
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