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May 6, 2020

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Features (FLIP) Participants race in the 2019 Ferguson Twilight Run. This year’s event will look much different as runners will complete the even virtually on their own time.

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Area fundraisers, like the Ferguson Twilight Run, will go on as virtual events where participants complete the race on their own time

By Charlotte Beard Big River Race Management has made its own footprint in managing races for various causes and helping organizations fulfill their fundraising goals. However, this year many of its races have been hard-hit by the impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing. Its five-time winner of Big River Running’s Best Neighborhood Support Award, the Ferguson Twilight Run, will resume this year as a virtual event.

The 10 miles/10K/5k/1K run or walk that would normally take place on a Saturday starting at Ferguson’s outdoor entertainment area, Plaza at 501, will happen virtually over the three-day weekend of May 15 through May 17. Now in its 11th year, the weekend is being coined as Ferguson Twilight Run Virtual Weekend 2020. “(For) anyone who wants to participate, if they wake up on Sunday the 17th and think,

‘I want to do this,’ they can register that day,” stated Nez Savala, long-time planning committee member. “We will leave registration available through (Sunday).”

The process for registration includes accessing https://fergtwilightrun.com to provide the participant’s run/walk goal, the $20 registration fee, and T-shirt size that will be mailed after the race weekend. Participants will also receive a race medal and $20 credit for Big River Running. Those without internet access may register by calling 314-325-2197.

This year’s social distancing needs will force all participants to use the honor system.

“A lot of virtual runs do this as well,” stated Savala. “You’ve registered and you’ve paid – we’re going to give you full benefit that you did the race and you did the distance that you claimed you were going to do. It is the commitment to yourself, not to Ferguson Twilight

Run. But we’re also asking people once you finish your distance that you tag us on Facebook with a picture.”

The committee is asking that the picture accompany a note indicating that participants have completed their race or an email to racedirector@fergtwilightrun.com. Reporting the participant’s race time is not necessary. Shirts and medals will be shipped to participants after the weekend of the race.

Savala also shared that due to the entire race being virtual this year, the committee has planned for social media spirit week via Facebook (@FergTwilightRun) leading up to May 15 to help build the engagement of its participants.

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‘RACING’ from cover stated Savala, “like cheer stations and music. We want to make it as fun as we can in the spirit of Ferguson Twilight Run, making sure that people reach their health and their fitness goals.”

According to Savala, annually her mother has travelled to Ferguson from Kansas City to participate. This year she will continue her involvement by participating virtually.

“You get to do this on a time that works well for you over (the) weekend; it’s an honor system. We’re looking to have a great time,” stated Savala.

Since the race’s inception, the goal has been to provide and promote health and fitness programs in North County. To date, more than $87,000 has been given to community organizations through the Donnie White Sr. Memorial Beneficiary Award. Donnie White is one of the committee’s volunteers who passed away in 2014.

The 2020 beneficiaries are A Red Circle, Emerson Family YMCA, Girls on the Run St. Louis, Ferguson-Florissant School District, and St. Vincent Home for Children.

These organizations will also be the beneficiaries of the 2021 Ferguson Twilight Run due to this year’s COVID-19 crisis.

Big River Management has direct involvement in helping the Gateway Resilience Fund in its quest to aid businesses impacted by the pandemic. The Gateway Resilience Run & Ride which began April 4 and ends June 26, is a newly created virtu-

al event in support of the fund. The fund is no longer accepting new applications and will provide short-term monetary relief to employees and owners of independent bars, restaurants and shops in the St. Louis area.

CEO of Big River Management, Matt Helbig stated, “We primarily help manage and administer racing events all over the country. Around the second week of March when everything started to shut down, basically our entire spring season was cancelled due to COVID-19. We started looking for and thinking about ideas on ways we could continue to support the community and find a way to make some revenue. So, this idea of a virtual run and ride came up. We built out a concept and (searched) for a charity in the area. We had applied for one of the grants with the Gateway Resilience Fund and felt that they were the perfect beneficiary to partner with for this particular event.”

According to Helbig, in March the fund raised over $650,000 which they used to disperse grants totaling $500,000 to small businesses and its employees impacted by COVID-19. Helbig shared that most of the proceeds from this event will go to the fund, however there are three other beneficiaries from which participants can choose when they register. The goal is to raise $25,000 for the Gateway Resilience Fund.

“We have a few charities that are also beneficiaries of the event and those charities are partners of ours that had canceled races. So, we gave them the opportunity to promote this event to their databases and their followers. When people register, they have the option of choosing where their money goes.”

Like Ferguson’s virtual event, the Gateway event is using the honor system for participants reporting their completed goals.

“A lot of people are using their phones or a Garmin – a GPS watch – and that helps them,” shared Helbig.

“When they submit their results, they do not have to show any proof but there is a place to put a link to your Garmin data, Strava data, or whatever app you’re using.

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That link is optional if people want to submit it.”

To discourage cheating or submission of false information, Helbig stated the event will not provide traditional overall awards or age group rewards. However, participants will receive medals and a T-shirt. There are six different interlocking medals relative to the six ways to participate (5K, 10K, 15K runs and 10, 25, 50 mile bicycle rides).

“You can sign up to run one event or you can compete in all six,” stated Helbig. “You get 6 medals that all lock together and they are super nice. We should be getting those in the next week or two and will start mailing and dropping them off at people’s houses. I think when people start to get those and share it on social media, we are going to see a resurgence of participants. So far, we (have) over 750 participants and have raised over $6,000 for the fund, not counting the contribution that we’re going to make from the entry fees.”

Registration ranges from $25 to $60 depending on the participant’s chosen goal. Goals may be completed over the remainder of the April 4-June 26 period.

“The goal of this is to just provide some motivation. So many people are running and walking right now due to the pandemic. There is nothing else to do. You cannot go to the gym, go play baseball or go to the movies. People are exercising more now than they ever have. So, this is just one way to give them some additional motivation to get out the door.”

Virtual participants are being given incentives to patronize businesses. Big River Race Management’s sister company, Big River Running Company, is offering $20 off the online purchase of shoes. Maplewood Bicycle is offering $50 off bike purchases. Offerings from other businesses, including small restaurants, are available to participants who sign up.

To register visit https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/ Ballwin/GatewayResilienceRun. To find out more about the Gateway Resilience Fund visit https://stlgives.org/ covid19/gateway-resilience-fund.

By Dr. Rance Thomas

Showing gratitude in the time of the coronavirus With the coronavirus within our communities and among us, it is very difficult to see how some individuals continue to do what is expected of them. They certainly deserve as much thanks and praise we can give them. This is especially true for our first responders who are continuing to provide the service and care that we need at any time.

Of course, these include the police, EMS personnel, fire fighters and our healthcare providers; doctors, nurses, aides, house keepers, food service personnel, etc. They carry on with their responsibilities in spite of the invisible virus that is affecting many individuals in our communities, and even some of them. I am certain that they are very concerned about the possibility of becoming a victim, but they carry on in spite of this. They deserve a great deal of praise and gratitude. In fact, we cannot give them enough gratitude.

However, there is another group of individuals who also deserve many thanks and much praise. I am certain there are oth-

ers who continue to do what is expected of them as well. The specific group I am speaking about is the grocery stores workers who carry on with their responsibilities in providing food and supplies that we must have to survive.

Although, they are not normally paid as much as first responders nor do they have the same prestige, they still carry on and appear to do what they normally do. In walking through a grocery store a week ago and today, I was amazed at how calm and busy they were in stocking the empty shelves and carrying on with their duties. The cashiers were as friendly and helpful as usual and did not appear to fear contact with customers.

This was truly very surprising and made me feel very grateful for their continuing commitment to their customers.

Although they are not paid as much as first responders nor have the same prestige, they are truly essential to our survival, because we must all have food to survive. We should all be very grateful for what they do and continue to do during these uncer-

tain times. What they do also applies to first responders as well, because they must have food to survive. I wonder how we can show our appreciation to them for their continuing commitment to ensure we have the food and supplies we need. As I shop, I tend to be more kind and courteous than usual and wish them all the best. In fact, they tend to do the same for me.

These are truly strange times, and we need to be kind and courteous to everyone, because we do not know what will happen to us or them at any time. Therefore, I urge everyone to remember this.

Dr. Rance Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Criminal Justice and co-founder and President of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice.

The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Missouri American Water working with MoDOT on water distribution system improvements near I-270 Missouri American Water is working with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) along the I-270 corridor in North St. Louis County on a number of water system improvement projects ahead of area road projects.

Most of the projects involve replacing and upsizing water mains that are nearing the end of their useful life, or removing aging mains from service and replacing them with new mains in conjunction with MoDOT project plans.

Below are details of some of the projects totaling nearly $2.86 million, which have either already started or will begin soon and are expected to run through May: • Pershall and Dunn Rd. will see 3,700 feet of 16inch cast iron main from the 1950s replaced with 24-inch ductile iron main. Construction has recently started on the Pershall Rd. side.

• East of Old Halls Ferry will see 5,600 feet of 16inch cast iron water main replaced, while we install 1,100 feet of 24-inch ductile iron main inside 275 feet of 36-inch casing. The casing helps support and reinforce the main as it travels beneath I-270. Additional work will extend crossings at Landseer Dr. and Vorhof Dr. Some construction has recently begun on this portion of the project.

• McCluer High School work will include replacing 870 feet of six-inch main that connects the school to nearby water mains and establishing a new service connection to a 12-inch main on New Florissant Rd.

• Dunn Rd. and Bellefontaine Rd. round-about relocation will involve Missouri American Water replacing 900 feet of 16-inch cast iron water main from 1952 with 16-inch ductile iron main.

Multiple additional projects in the area are still in the design phase and will be scheduled in conjunction with MoDOT plans for the area through the end of 2020.

“Working in partnership with an entity like MoDOT helps ensure that we can continue to deliver clean, safe, reliable water to our customers while keeping the costs of necessary investment in our water system as low as possible,” said Debbie Dewey, Missouri American Water President. “When road construction is planned, it gives our team at Missouri American Water the opportunity to replace mains that are nearing the end of their useful life without having to worry about disturbing newly constructed roads. We can do our work first, and MoDOT can follow with confidence that our new water mains will integrate nicely with their construction plans. It is a win-win for both organizations, our customers and drivers.”

Missouri American Water is continuing its essential work to provide safe and reliable drinking water to St. Louis County customers during the ongoing health crisis. The company asks customers to follow social distancing recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by keeping at

least six feet (two meters) between our employees and customers. For any questions about service, customers can call the Missouri American Water customer service center at 866-430-0820. Representatives are available weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to assist with questions and 24/7 for emergencies.

“We are proud of the ongoing efforts of our employees during this challenging time, and appreciate our customers practicing social distancing to help keep our workers safe when they’re in the field,” Dewey said.

Work on these projects generally will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. During construction, nearby customers might experience temporary water service interruptions, discolored water and/or lower-than-normal water pressure. For more information, contact Missouri American Water at 866-430-0820.

Once a main is replaced, contractors for Missouri American Water will construct temporary road patches to allow traffic flow. Permanent road repair, as well as restoration of any other yard and property damage caused by the work, will begin within 90 days of the main’s replacement. This allows for the ground to properly settle so that restoration work is successful. More information about restoration can be found on the Missouri American Water website at: https:// amwater.com/moaw/customer-service-billing/doyou-have-property-damage

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CareSTL Health adds COVID-19 testing at school locations CareSTL Health is expanding COVID-19 testing to its school based locations in north St. Louis County beginning Monday, May 4. The COVID-19 testing criteria will remain the same with an assessment and by appointment only. Individuals who believe they have

been exposed to the coronavirus or suffering from a fever, cough, scratchy throat, red eyes and shortness of breath should call CareSTL Health at 314-367-5820 and press 4. Individuals will receive a phone assessment and appointment date.

In partnership with some school district partners, COVID-19 drive-thru testing will be available at the following locations: •

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Ritenour High School (Ritenour) 9100 St. Charles Rock Rd. (Start date: May 4- testing on Mondays and Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

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Riverview Gardens High School (Riverview Gardens) -1218 Shepley Drive (Start date: May 11- testing on Wednesdays 1 - 4 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

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Fairview Elementary School (Jennings) -7047 Emma Avenue (Start date: May 6- testing on Tuesdays 1 - 4 p.m. amd Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

COVID-19 testing continues at three CareSTL Health locations including the reopened Whittier location. COVID-19 testing times and dates are as follows: • 5471 Dr. MLK Drive (Monday- Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

• 2425 N. Whittier Street (Monday- Tuesday, 9 a.m.

– 12 p.m.)

• 5541 Riverview Boulevard (Wednesday- Thursday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Walk up only Individuals are required to bring valid identification matching the information shared at the time of assessment.

“We hope by expanding COVID-19 testing to all of our service areas will help to reduce the spread in the African-American communities. Business will reopen next month. CareSTL Health is working to get as many people tested as possible. We have enough testing kits and PPEs to reach the masses. Now, we need to get the word out and get people tested,” said Chief Executive Officer Angela Clabon.

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Epworth Children & Family Services to partner with NAACP St. Louis County Epworth Children & Family Services – a non- included pre-packaged lunches filled with sandprofit that helps children, youth, and families wiches, snacks, fruit and a healthy beverage. move toward self-sufficiency by focusing on “We are extremely happy to partner with the health, housing, education, and employment – re- NAACP St. Louis County Branch,” said Epworth cently entered a partnership with the NAACP St. President and CEO Dr. Michael Panicola. “EpLouis County. Epworth will receive more than worth has been meeting the needs of at-risk and 1,000 meals on a weekly basis from the NAACP in-need children, youth and families since 1864, St. Louis County as part of its new food distribu- and we are more than pleased to continue this important work during these very difficult times.” tion program during the current pandemic.

The first meal delivery took place on April 24 at 10 a.m. at Epworth’s Normandy campus, the Submitted photo Carleen Goddard Mazur Drop-In Center located Pictured is a recent photo of volunteers and staff at the Normandy at 7520 Natural Bridge Rd. The donated meals Drop-In Center creating meals for the Epworth community.

Northwest Views: COVID-19 presents unique challenges to those living with Alzheimer’s

By Sarah Lovegreen While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, it presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association is here to help families take the necessary measures to prepare for and cope with such extraordinary circumstances. View the tips below to help you navigate this difficult time and best support your loved one living with dementia.

Play gatekeeper with outside caregivers and guests The majority of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias are over age 65, putting them at the highest risk for complications from COVID-19. This is especially true if a person with dementia has other chronic conditions of the heart and lungs or diabetes.

It’s critical that family caregivers carefully monitor who is coming into the home and to ensure all who enter are healthy.

If your family member is in a residential, assisted-living or nursing home setting, do not visit if you have any signs or symptoms of illness.

Monitor sudden or sustained changes in behavior People living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias may not be able to communicate if they are feeling bad and showing early symptoms of illness.

It is important that caregivers monitor family members closely and respond quickly to any signs of distress, discomfort or increased confusion.

These signs do not necessarily indicate a serious condition like COVID-19, but it’s important that caregivers be diligent in investigating what is causing any sudden or sustained change in behavior.

Anticipate and prepare that current care and support options may change As public health containment strategies for COVID-19 escalate during the next several weeks, it is important for families to anticipate that less help and support may be available.

It’s important for families to anticipate these changes and make plans for filling gaps in caregiving. This may require asking family members and friends to help with additional caregiving responsibilities or seeking previously untapped resources for additional help.

Additionally, the Alzheimer’s Association created alz. org/mohelp – a special webpage that contains information about our ongoing support mechanisms – 24/7

Helpline and virtual and phone-based care consultations and support groups – as well as our enhanced online resources and education programs.

To learn more about how the Alzheimer’s Association can help visit alz.org/mohelp or call our 24/7 Help at 800-272-3900.

Sarah Lovegreen is the Vice President of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter.

The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Like many high school students, Emerson Barnett and Samantha Fischer have extra time on their hands these days. Unlike many people, Emerson and Samantha decided to use their free time and a crazy idea to raise money for the Saint Louis

Crisis Nursery; they organized “26.2 Miles in 26 Hours Marathon.” The marathon ‘marathon’ raised almost $10,000 for the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery!

Emerson and Samantha recruited friends from Ladue Horton Watkins High School,

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sports teams, and their neighborhoods to run 26.2 miles (the distance of a marathon) in 26 hours and get monetary pledges for the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. In all, 20 high school girls and 15 parents and family members joined in.

Every participant practiced social distancing as they ran on a treadmill or around their neighborhood.

The 26.2 Miles in 26 Hours Marathon began on a Friday, at 6 p.m., and the last mile was completed at 7 p.m. Saturday.

When asked about the incredible accomplishment, Emerson said, “Running was a blast, and collecting donations

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for the St. Louis Crisis Nursery made it meaningful! It was amazing to see how so many people embraced this crazy challenge, whether that meant running 26.2 miles in 26 hours, donating to the St. Louis Crisis Nursery, sending a supportive text message to a runner/walker, or calling a walker/runner to encourage them through their mile. By the end of the challenge, I hope everyone realized that nothing is impossible and that they are unbeatable!”

Samantha added, “This challenge tested my physical and mental strength, but I really enjoyed the experience. I am so thankful to have so many members of my community

supporting me along the way!

Additionally, knowing that all of the money we raised would go to the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery was very motivating because the challenge was bigger than just me.”

“Now more than ever, the support of our community is so important,” said DiAnne Mueller, Saint Louis Crisis Nursery CEO. “We were blown away by what Samantha and Emerson were able to do, especially in this time of staying home and away from people. It is only because our community continues to step up and support the Crisis Nursery that we can continue to prevent child abuse and neglect.”

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Normandy JEGB selects next Normandy superintendent

Ferguson-Florissant School District resumes meal distribution with adjusted plan

The Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board has selected Marcus Robinson as its next Superintendent of Schools.

Robinson will begin his new role with Normandy on May 1.

Robinson comes to Normandy from The Opportunity Trust, where he served as the group’s Executive in Residence. In this role, Robinson worked as the systems-level education administration fellow, responsible for district and school support in Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative urban education innovation.

A St. Louis native, Robinson The Normandy Joint Executive Governing is a veteran educator who has Board has selected Marcus Robinson as its next Superintendent of Schools. earned a reputation as a turnaround specialist in urban school districts. His prior experience includes his role as the Chief Executive Officer for the Memphis Education Fund, and Chancellor & CEO for the Tindley Accelerated Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana.

His teaching experience includes roles at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, and Jennings Junior High School in St. Louis County.

“Mr. Robinson is the right person for this critical time in the Normandy Schools Collaborative,” said Sara Foster, President, Normandy JEGB. “His experience as a systems leader and success with school improvement are invaluable as we look to the district’s future. As a native St. Louisan, he understands the local culture but also can bring in new ideas and proven strategies to move Normandy forward. We are excited about what lies ahead for our students, staff and families.”

Robinson earned his bachelor’s degree in English from DePauw University. He has master’s degrees in Educational Administration from Butler University (Indiana) and Columbia University in New York. Robinson is scheduled to complete his doctorate in Educational Leadership, also from Columbia University, in December.

While Robinson is a graduate of Pattonville High School, his first home was in Velda City and he attended McKinley Elementary within the Normandy School District. Robinson has earned several accolades for his work in education. He is the recipient of the Effective Practices Incentive Community (EPIC) Award for his work at Tindley Accelerated Schools. Under Robinson’s leadership, Tindley also received the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools Award in 2010, and the Title I Distinguished School Award for closing the achievement gap.

Community involvement is important to Robinson. He is a member of several organizations including the National Association of Charter School Authorizers, National Council on Educating Black Children, the NAACP, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and the St. Louis Public Schools Consortium Partnership Network.

Robinson will replace Dr. Charles J. Pearson, who has served as Normandy’s Superintendent of Schools since 2015. Under Pearson’s leadership, the district was reclassified as Provisionally Accredited, passed a $23 million no-tax-rate-increase bond issue, opened a new Early Learning Center, and reconfigured its elementary schools to EleMiddle schools serving students in grades 1-8. Dr. Pearson, who exited retirement to serve as superintendent, will retire again.

“On behalf of the JEGB, I want to personally thank Dr. Pearson for his tireless dedication to the students and families of Normandy,” Foster continued. “He made what many thought was impossible, possible. His energy, expertise and genuine concern for students was the difference and we will be forever grateful for what he has done for Normandy.”

Pearson will stay on board until June 30 to help support the new superintendent's transition.

Ferguson-Florissant School District resumed ditional distribution points available soon.

FFSD has important school closure, meal distribution on April 20. Meal distribution was suspended for two weeks to develop a COVID-19, and food information and resources revised plan to ensure the safety of students, fam- on its website at www.fergflor.org/united. ilies, volunteers and staff.

“I’m pleased to share that we have developed a plan to resume meal distribution to our families with the help of some great community partners,” stated Dr. Joseph Davis, Superintendent.

Meals will be distributed at two locations, The Savoy in Ferguson and Empower North County at Trinity Church in Florissant. A schedule and additional details are available at https://bit.ly/2KhSi1C. www.treesbywoody.net The district is working with other partners and potential partners and hopes to have ad-

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Recipe:

A go-to gourmet breakfast

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Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

Skip the cereal and frozen foods for a spread like these Orange Eggs Benedict with a homemade hollandaise sauce.

With six servings, it’s perfect for a family breakfast at home.

Orange Eggs Benedict Serves: 6

Ingredients: Orange Hollandaise: 2 egg yolks 1 orange, juice only 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted ater w 1 tablespoon white vinegar 6 eggs 1/2 cup butter, softened 6 French baguette slices, 3/4-inch thick each 6 thick slices ham 1/2 cup orange marmalade orange zest, for garnish

Directions:

eggs and drain on paper towels.

To make Orange Hollandaise: In small bowl, add egg yolks, orange juice and salt. Blend until combined. Gradually add melted butter into egg mixture while blending. Set aside.

Spread butter on one side of bread slices.

Place bread in skillet and cook until golden brown. Add ham to same skillet and cook until browned on both sides.

In skillet, add water halfway up sides. Add vinegar. Bring to simmer. Break eggs into water to poach. Cook 3-4 minutes until whites are cooked through and yolks are still runny. Using slotted spoon, remove

To assemble, spread bread slices with orange marmalade. Top each with one slice cooked ham and one poached egg.

Pour hollandaise over eggs and garnish with orange zest.

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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.

n Oct. 11, 1975, “Saturday Night Live” debuted on NBC and set a new standard for latenight comedy. Performed live in front of a studio audience, it made stars out of Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. Nearly 45 years later, SNL reinvented itself during the ongoing pandemic with “At Home” shows built around sketches and bits shot in the homes of the cast. The latest installment featured Brad Pitt playing infectious disease expert Dr. Fauci as well as a joke about Missouri wines.

This is not the first time the show has added to its brand. In 1980, Aykroyd and Belushi starred in “The Blues Brothers,” a big screen release with characters that debuted on SNL. The duo portrayed Jake and Elwood Blues, two orphans who take on a “Mission from God” to save the orphanage in which they were raised. It is a wild, musical ride through the Chicago streets with cameos from Ray Charles, Cab Calloway, James Brown and Aretha Franklin.

“The Blues Brothers” has since become a cult classic, but 1993’s “The Coneheads” didn’t fare as well. Based on a popular SNL sketch, Beldar (Dan Aykroyd) and Prymaat (Jane Curtin) arrive on Earth

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from the planet Remulak. Although their ongoing mission involves world conquest, the two aliens find a lot to like about our planet. The Coneheads were funny in small doses on TV, but that humor did not translate well to the big screen.

“Wayne’s World,” on the other hand, hit all the right notes. On SNL, Mike Myers and Dana Carvey played Wayne and Garth, two best friends who filmed their own public access TV show from Wayne’s basement. The movie focused on television producer Benjamin Kane (Rob Lowe) and his plot to exploit their homegrown show.

Memorable moments include Wayne, Garth and their friends singing “Bohemian Rhapsody” while riding in Garth’s 1976 AMC Pacer.

Although not based on a “Saturday

Night Live” sketch, “Tommy Boy” featured the comedic talents of cast members Chris Farley and David Spade. Farley played Tommy Callahan, the son of “Big Tom” Callahan (Brian Dennehy), a successful automobile parts manufacturer. Tommy, who took seven years to graduate college, went to work at the factory, but after his dad passes away, tries to save the company.

Farley was at his best in this movie, especially in a scene where Tommy describes how Callahan brake pads help save lives.

In the mid-1990’s, “Saturday Night Live” added new blood to the cast in the form of Will Ferrell, Molly Shannon and Cheri Oteri. Ferrell and Chris Kattan took their “Butabi Brothers” characters to the big screen in 1998’s “A Night at the Roxbury.”

Shannon’s Mary Katherine Gallagher made her big screen debut in 1999’s “Superstar” while Leon Phelps (Tim Meadows) dished up romantic advice in 2000’s “The Ladies Man.” “Saturday Night Live” is trying to keep us entertained with their home-grown sketches and stable of spin-off movies.

Most of these films make the rounds on cable and broadcast TV and hopefully will bring a smile or two while we are staying at home.

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John Hanna

CROSSWORD: Mother’s Day

‘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

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he longer this quarantine thing goes on the more my husband and I are starting to look like we’ve been stranded for decades on a deserted island.

We’re starting to let ourselves go.

Each day is pants optional for my husband and instead of bothering to pluck my chin hairs I’ve started to name them. Harriet is my favorite.

It’s affecting everything; especially our cats!

Those sneaky beasts have been complaining for weeks now. They can’t get over the fact that they don’t have complete reign over the house.

For instance, just yesterday I had a small mixing bowlful of ice cream for breakfast and the chubby cat I mockingly call Blubber Butt (because he’s as big as a fur-covered minivan) had the nerve to snicker at me and say, “Who’s the blubber butt now?!”

“Oh no you didn’t, cat!” I fixed his fat red wagon and grounded him to his bedroom. He got tuna instead of salmon pate during snack time. That’ll teach him!

Yes, things are getting rough. I haven’t been to the salon in forever. My husband noticed.

“Your hair looks different. It’s longer and…sort of stringy and…mangy-looking.”

“Zip it Buster! In case you haven’t noticed the entire planet is closed for business. There are no beauticians available.”

“Wanna use my hair trimmer?” he offered.

“And end up like Van Gogh?”

“The artist?”

“The earless! Actually, I’m growing it out for a

trendy new style.”

“What’s that?”

“A man bun.

All the cool dudes are wearing them now. And since you’ve analyzed my appearance let’s discuss yours.” I sniffed the air. “Have you showered lately?”

“Shower? Is it that time already?

Saturday sure rolls around fast nowadays.”

“Ugh! You’re only bathing weekly now?”

“Isn’t the world closed? Who’s to impress? Not the neighbors. I saw Mr. Pilkinson outside in his under drawers bending over to pull his crabgrass out this morning. I got a full rearview sighting.

Can’t wash that image away even if I took two showers a week! But I’ll work on my hygiene if you work on those chin hairs; maybe dab on some eyeshadow. You’re starting to look a little…cadaver-ish.”

I turned around concealed in my new homemade surgical facemask. I pointed to my shield.

“Who needs makeup or maintenance? That’s what these babies are made for.”

Pandemic pandemonium

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. “Ali Baba and the Forty ____,” sing.

6. Eureka!

9. Schools of thought 13. Sound of artillery 14. Car nut 15. Without illumination 16. Nosey one 17. Kind of trip?

18. Lasso loop 19. *Little Women’s mom 21. *Tracee Ellis Ross on TV 23. ____ o’ shanter 24. Quitter’s word 25. Like a fiddle?

28. Like Charles Dickens’ Tim 30. Quarantine state 35. *Egyptian goddess of fertility 37. Insane, in Spain 39. Mother or daughter, in Italy 40. *Biblical Rebecca’s son 41. Online reviews 43. Research facil.

44. Fisherman’s decoys 46. Daytime entertainment 47. Furniture wood 48. End of the road, pl.

50. Blatant promotion 52. Swedish shag rug

53. Yours and mine 55. Little squirt 57. *Mother’s mom 61. *She fought for Mother’s Day, then against it 64. In advance 65. *Bambi’s mom 67. Fancy tie 69. Less than fernier 70. I have 71. “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” host 72. Fairies 73. Galley equipment 74. Feed the fire DOWN 1. Kitchen meas.

2. Stay out of its way!

3. Pelvic parts 4. Tennis great Chris ____ 5. Particular arrangement 6. Away from wind 7. *Mother’s favorite gift?

8. Ancient marketplace 9. Part of a scheme 10. No neatnik 11. Sushi restaurant soup 12. One-pot meal 15. Like the States 20. *One of the Gilmore girls 22. Hill dweller

24. One-eyed giants 25. *She played Forrest Gump’s mother 26. May edition, e.g.

27. *Worn atop the Queen Mother 29. Denials 31. Nike’s “Just ____ ____” 32. Private 33. “Take it back!”

34. *Mother in Kraków 36. Lard cousin 38. October birthstone 42. Plural of sputum 45. Rundown 49. Bottom line 51. Kind of ungulate, pl.

54. Where you’ll find AM 56. Living room centerpiece?

57. Gamecock’s spur 58. *Greek goddess of fertility 59. Bald eagle’s nest 60. *Mums’ mums 61. Opposite of cheer 62. International Civil Aviation Org. 63. Puppet precursor, possibly 66. *Female gametes 68. Café alternative SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 10