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June 8, 2022

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COMMUNITY VOICES By Dr. Dave Baker. Pg. 2 A SENIOR MOMENT. Pg. 2 Kids, families invited to Reading with a Ranger every weekend in June at Gateway Arch . Pg. 4

Senior Living STILL IN THIS TOGETHER I hope I’ve lived up to my promise. Pg. 5

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Submitted photo Dream Builders 4 Equity is a nonprofit that employs marginalized young people ages 16-24 in concert with minority contractors to renovate vacant or abandoned homes in St. Louis.

Dream Builders 4 Equity is a nonprofit that employs marginalized young people ages 16-24 to rehab abandoned houses in St. Louis By Wendy Todd There are an estimated 25,000 vacant or abandoned homes in St. Louis. Dream Builders 4 Equity is a nonprofit that addresses the issue by employing marginalized young people ages 16-24 in concert with minority contractors to renovate houses. The youth receive a percentage of the sales of homes they’ve helped rehab as funds for education, tools or a car. This model helps develop neglected communities and helps young people feel empowered, provides a sense of ownership and develops pride, leadership skills and scholarship. Michael Woods, who co-founded the organization with Neal Richardson stat-

ed, “Our goal is to tackle the vacant home epidemic plaguing the St. Louis region by doing large-scale, community-led developments in neighborhoods that have been historically divested in, growing them into thriving communities where residents have the opportunity to live out their full potential.” The experience participating youth gain can serve as a professional and personal foundation moving forward in their lives. “The young people in our program build confidence and pride while participating,” Michael Woods, co-founder of the nonprofit said. “Through this new confidence they go on to become great leaders and assets to the community.”

The nonprofit which was founded in 2016 and has completed 25 projects to date not only helps youth gain valuable work experience in the apprenticeships but also assists underserved communities and provides renovations for senior residents. Additionally, it offers aid for increases in property taxes that disproportionately impact residents of color. This assistance helps to prevent the displacement of senior residents. The program is set up so that young builders experience long term benefits that extend beyond the duration of the program. “Access to these assets of the program will See ‘BUILDING’ page 2

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provide these youth with the necessary skills to succeed academically and professionally and thus attaining and maintaining ownership in the development of their communities,” Woods said. Future goals for the organization include employing 250 city youth, rehabbing 25 homes to be sold to first time homeowners, providing 25 Hyde Park seniors with a free home and creating 250 living-wage jobs. “The young people come into the program and day one they see the vacant properties with roof missing, paint peeling, etc.,” Woods said. “They find out on day one that they are also publishing a book. They’re usually in disbelief that either is possible. When they accomplish both publishing a book and rehabbing vacant homes it provides them the living proof that they can do all things.”

On Saturday, June 11 the VFW and the city of Florissant will host a flag retirement ceremony that will be held in the front of Florissant City Hall starting at 10 a.m. The event is open to the patriotic Florissant community to attend. The Daughters of American Revolution (DAR), Florissant American Legion, neighboring VFW posts and Knights of Columbus as well as the Florissant Police and Fire Departments will assist in mentoring various area scouting troops in the proper etiquette for our nation’s flag. The purpose of a flag retirement ceremony is to encourage proper respect for the flag of the United States and to provide for disposal of unser-

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viceable flags in a dignified manner in accordance with U. S. Code. If anyone has a flag that should be retired, there is a flag retirement box that was donated by the American Legion Post 444 that is inside the Florissant City Hall in the vestibule area by the rear entrance as well as a box at the VFW post.

By Dr. Dave Baker

Preparing students for an ever-changing workforce The first quarter of 2022 has seen a number of historic events from inflation to the nomination and terse confirmation of the first female African-American Supreme Court Justice to the war in Ukraine; following the local, national or international news can provoke concern and confusion. The labor market remains very tight as participants retire, retrain and solicit promotions, higher pay and remote work opportunities. Our nation and our world appear significantly different than it did just two years ago before a pandemic began taking a devastating toll. So now seems like a logical time to change both our thinking and our actions in regard to numerous things, but especially how we think of career pursuit. Two recent events highlighted great opportunities for high school students, parents and educators to reconsider how they view success beyond high school. Build My Future (St. Charles Family Arena - April 20) and the Apprenticeship Showcase (St. Louis Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in Affton - April 18) provided demonstration and explanation about careers in the building and construction trades. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has its own recruiting page for those considering law enforcement. Ameren Missouri, BJC, Spire, Bi-State Development and hundreds more companies are actively re-

cruiting candidates with attractive landing pages that tout their corporate cultures and robust career pathways. Entry level positions for most of these companies provide substantial compensation with opportunity for advancement along with continuing education, even college, paid by the company; for many this can mean that college delayed is not college relinquished. Public education must create and foster strong partnerships with business/industry, allowing students and their parents to explore and understand the many opportunities that are available to young men and women who are ready to enter the workforce after graduation from high school. Both the St. Louis Job Corps Center (located at 4333 Goodfellow) and the St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley are already well-positioned to guide young men and women to careers that are in demand locally and offer a high standard of living without the necessity of a four-year degree. Thanks to voter approval of Proposition R in August of 2021, Florissant Valley will embark on a massive renovation project; building state-of-the-art facilities that will increase its medical, manufacturing and IT career training offerings. Dr. Elizabeth Perkins, Campus President, has demonstrated strong leadership and will ensure that the innovations forthcoming will connect North

County residents to exceptional employment opportunities. The St. Louis Job Corps Center actively recruits businesses to serve on its Workforce Council and to partner with training programs so graduates transition to self-supporting employment, apprenticeships, the United States Military or next-step training/education programs. Shifting the paradigm of secondary education from college preparatory to career exploration and workforce development will not only lead to better outcomes for high school graduates, it will mean a more robust workforce for a St. Louis region facing a historic need in a historic period. Dr. Dave Baker acts as the Business and Community Liaison for the St. Louis Job Corps Center. In June of 2020, he concluded a 31-year career as a Missouri public educator where he most recently served as an Assistant Superintendent with the Special School District of St. Louis County, overseeing career and technical education. Dave is a board member of the Special Education Foundation of St. Louis County, the Starkloff Disability Institute and the Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) organization. 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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NCI names Hispanic community leader as winner of Public Service Award Antonio “Tony” Maldonado received the Public Service Award at the 45th Annual NCI Leadership Breakfast that is given to outstanding individuals, elected, appointed or employed by a public body whose long-time service and commitment has had a positive impact in the community and/or public body they serve. Maldonado is currently the Chairman of the Board for the Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater St. Louis, serves the St. Louis Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board and is the President of the Puerto Rican Society, Inc. Maldonado was recently appointed by Governor Parson’s office to serve on the Missouri Commission of Human Rights. Maldonado is a long-time resident Photo courtesy city of Florissant of Florissant and continues to be Antonio Maldonado (left) stands with Florissant Mayor Timothy an important part of the commu- Lowery. nity with his dedication and tireless efforts that never goes unnoticed. 45th Annual NCI Leadership Breakfast The awards were presented at the that was held at the Airport Marriott.

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Moonlight Ramble will be held Aug. 13 The Moonlight Ramble\ bike ride will be held this summer on Aug. 13 for its 58th edition. The Moonlight Ramble is the longest running nighttime bike ride in the U.S. and a great source of pride for St. Louis. The ride that began with one cyclist has grown into an annual tradition with thousands of riders taking to the streets of St. Louis at night under the light of the full moon. The historic event, managed by St. Louis-based, Big River Race Management, returned as a live ride last year with more than 3,000 participants after being forced to go virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Grove will again serve as our fun and energetic start and finish area this year, but we are looking forward to unveiling a new route the week of the event that will allow riders to cycle past some of St. Louis’ most well-known landmarks,” said Matt Helbig, CEO of Big River Race Management. “The Moonlight Ramble has always been a unique and memorable experience allowing cyclists to safely ride the moon-

light streets of St. Louis. Every year we continue to add to the experience to treat riders of all experience levels and ages to this bucket-list event.” Big River has named Trailnet as this year’s charity partner. A portion of each registration from this year’s event as well as 100% of all donations collected will go to Trailnet to help them advance their mission to foster healthy, active and vibrant communities where walking, biking and the use of public transit are a way of life. “The Moonlight Ramble is a tradition in our city and Big River brings their nationally-recognized expertise to create a ride that elevates the safety for all riders,” said Trailnet’s CEO Cindy Mense. “We are excited to continue our partnership to bring St. Louis a family-friendly ride for us all to enjoy in- person! I’m personally looking forward to riding through some of our great St. Louis neighborhoods.” Registration for the event is available through www.moonlightramble.com.

Local police departments participate in 35th annual Missouri Law Enforcement Torch Run

Photo courtesy city of Florissant Pictured above are officers from the Florissant Police Department that participated and gave their support for the Missouri’s Torch Run for Special Olympics.

The Florissant Police Department was again a part of the Missouri Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), which celebrated its 35th anniversary, where Missouri Law Enforcement Officers participate and give their support to the Missouri Special Olympics. It's more than a run; the mission of the torch run is a campaign to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics. The Missouri Police Chiefs Association is the founding law enforcement organization for Missouri's Torch Run for Special Olympics. What began in 1986 as a 30-mile run is now an 11-day relay covering

more than 950 miles with more than 2,500 runners. It originates in more than 40 locations and culminates at the site of the State Summer Games. The Florissant Police Department’s runners received the torch from the St. Louis County Police Department’s runners at the Cross Keys Schnucks. From Cross Keys Schnucks the Florissant Police runners headed towards N. Hwy 67 and went south on N. Hwy 67 to the Goodwill store located at 455 N. Hwy 67, where they gave the torch to Hazelwood Police Department’s runners.

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Kids, families invited to Reading with a Ranger every weekend in June at Gateway Arch Gateway Arch National Park in partnership with Gateway Arch Park Foundation and Great Southern Bank’s Community Matters Program will host a new literacy program: Reading with a Ranger. Reading with a Ranger invites children and families to visit Gateway Arch National Park in June to receive a copy of a meaningful, themed children’s book, read it together with a park ranger, engage in a group discussion, and then do an activity connecting the book with the park’s themes. The one-hour program will be offered every Saturday (10 a.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m.) during the month of June. A parent or guardian must accompany each child. It is designed to be sequential but also allows for one-off attendance, with each weekend encompassing a different theme: • Week 1, June 4-5: Marvelous Me • Week 2, June 11-12: Belonging • Week 3, June 18-19: Neighborhoods • Week 4, June 25-26: America The program curriculum was devel-

oped in partnership with We Stories, a St. Louis nonprofit that uses the power of children’s literature to inspire conversation and change, helping families strengthen or begin discussions about race and racism and pursue action to create more inclusive communities. “We’re excited to launch Reading with a Ranger with our partners at the National Park Service,” said Ryan McClure, executive director of Gateway Arch Park Foundation. “Part of our mission is to support educational opportunities at our hometown national park, and this program is a fun way to bring the community together and explore topics important to today’s families in St. Louis. We’re grateful to Great Southern Bank for their support in piloting this program.” “Great Southern Bank believes community matters and strives to support the work of nonprofit organizations where we are,” said Brian Davies, St. Louis Market President of Great Southern Bank. “We are proud to support this literacy program in our home state.” For more information visit archpark. org/reading.

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Arts and Education Council’s PNC Program Grants to support local arts experiences 11 organizations have been awarded a total of $40,000 in PNC Program Grant funding to help strengthen the region’s arts community. PNC Program Grants – underwritten by the PNC Foundation – provide funding for arts and arts education programs that address community needs. “The Arts and Education Council, in collaboration with PNC, is proud to support these incredible organizations from across our bi-state region that are creating meaningful multi-disciplined arts experiences,” said Jessireé Jenkins, Arts and Education Council manager of grants and programs. “This was the first year the Arts and Education Council’s Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Blueprint was used in the selection of grantees with the result being a wonderful group of organizations presenting diverse performances, workshops and educational programs will inspire, connect and enrich the lives of adults and children.” Since 2012, the Arts and Education Council has awarded more than 200 PNC Program Grants totaling more than $420,000 for arts programs in the St. Louis bi-state region. “I am very fortunate to belong to an organization that understands and appreciates the intrinsic value of the arts,” said Michael Scully, PNC regional president for St. Louis. “PNC has always believed that engagement in the arts builds stronger, more vibrant communities. That’s certainly the case in St. Louis, where our support comes to life through grants, sponsorships and collaborations. Our approach is guided by the conviction that the arts should be accessible to all audiences – a belief that the Arts and Education Council shares.” The organizations that have been awarded 2022-2023 PNC Program Grants are, in alphabetical order: • Action Art Collaborative will present their play “ACTION”, which is story of cross-cultural organizing, of working people fighting back against economic disparity, exclusion and segregation. • African Heritage Association of St. Louis Inc. will present the 31st St. Louis African Festival this May in Forest Park bringing together a diverse audience of more than 10,000 visitors to enjoy rich contributions of Africa and the African Diaspora. • Cabaret Project’s Sing Center Stage Workshop encourages young singers be themselves, choose their own material and collaborate directly with professionals in the creative process. The 5-day workshop culminates in a showcase celebration where singers get to perform at a professional venue.

• Call to Conscience Theater will tell the story of one of the most significant yet little-noted entertainment venues in St. Louis history in the play “Live at Club Riviera.” Club Riviera was an oasis for African-American entertainers to perform and practice their craft to an often-integrated audience and get paid well to do it. • Community Performance Ensemble will host three Dance and Drumming Workshops in East St. Louis that are intended to get more young people interested in their own cultural traditions, and the performing arts, in general. • House of Pais’ Children of Promise program is for youth with developmental disabilities to assist in emotional regulation, inclusion, identity of self and independent social functioning through creative, artistic measures. • Inner Ear Youth Orchestra will host sessions of orchestra classes for elementary and middle school students in East St. Louis. New musicians will have the opportunity to become oriented with ensemble playing and to perform a final concert for the public. • Jacoby Arts Center will provide an opportunity for the public to explore the arts through free open art lab hours. Their Art Labs are multi-disciplinary and explore a range of art mediums and expressions including visual, music and performing arts. • Macoupin Arts Collective will expand their ArtReach program that provides free and low-cost art instruction to students, especially to those who don’t have access to art outside of their calendar school year. • Pianos for People will expand the reach of their two piano schools in South St. Louis and Ferguson by offering free piano lessons in partnership with local agencies to reach a new audience of all ages. • Prison Performing Arts’ Learning Through the Arts program offers yearround performing arts classes to youth and young adults who are currently in prison or detention facilities—with the goal of creating opportunities to reveal their talents, intelligence and humanity to themselves, their families and the wider community. Applications were reviewed by a volunteer panel of the Arts and Education Council’s Grants and Programs Committee and representatives from the PNC Foundation. For more information about the Arts and Education Council’s PNC Program Grants, visit KeepArtHappening.org.

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Still In This Together: I hope I’ve lived up to my promise Fifty years ago, I made a promise. No, not that one; that’s still a few weeks away. We were sitting in the college classroom, praying for a breeze to come through the windows, so close to the end of senior year, giddy with the promise of the future ahead, certainly having trouble concentrating, when our English professor simply quieted, looked at all of us over his horn-rimmed glasses and said, “I want all of you to promise me that you will continue to read. No matter where you are, or what career choice you pursue, I want you to continue your pursuit of education by reading, and I don’t mean Reader’s Digest.” And he excused us for the day. I made a vow that very moment that I would hold myself to Mr. Kinkel’s wish for me, because he had been the sole reason for my college direction. When I graduated from high school, I knew I wanted to pursue a college degree. I had decided the “where.” I would be able to live at home and commute to school with a friend and several others who were upperclassmen. It would mean a full day on campus because of our disparate schedules, but that was the reality of things; I didn’t have a car available to me every day. And I could always use the library to get homework done. The other issue to be decided was much tougher. It turned out one couldn’t just pursue an elementary teaching degree; it was in essence to be a double major, with a necessary choice of subject direction to be determined. It was a toss-up for me between Math and English. I did well in both subjects in high school, and I enjoyed both of them, as different as they were. I needed help with the hardest decision I’d ever made in my life. Well, there was that choice I was given by my grandmother at six, between dance lessons or piano lessons.

The lure of pretty sequined tutus won out, and I’m still disappointed at that call. But in my defense, I was six, and didn’t realize how much more I would appreciate being able to play Broadway tunes on the piano as an adult to barely being able to walk across a room without tripping, even after the dance lessons. But I digress. My parents and I made an appointment with my college counselor, Mr. Kinkel, to discuss my confusion about subject choice, and a few wonderfully-directed, quietly spoken, faintly English-accented questions later, I was an Elementary Education/ English major, and fifty years later I can honestly say it was the second-best decision of my life. I thoroughly enjoyed the science and history and music and math and art courses that rounded out the college years, but I ingested the courses in Shakespeare and Early English Literature, English poets and Modern Literature. I can still recite the beginning of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales exactly the way the professor taught us to pronounce the words. They made sense when explained by a woman who profoundly loved her subject, and took the time to explain the background and color symbolisms and word plays and passion for perfection that Chaucer brought to the work. And I learned to recognize the same perfection in elementary school textbooks and children’s literature. I was home. Mr. Kinkel taught a fair number of my courses over the four years, as well as being my guidance counselor. I remember writing so many papers, yet truly enjoying the challenge of comparing and contrasting style and color and rhythm and author’s choice of words, and truthfully asking him how something so difficult could also be so pleasurable. He just smiled enigmati-

By Vicki Bahr cally and told me he’d often wondered the same thing. Mr. Kinkel was also the one who patiently guided me through all the confusing paperwork necessary to be accredited to teach in Florida, when I want to his office to explain that John and I were to be married just a few weeks after graduation and we would be moving to Florida due to his most recent Navy deployment. John and I raised four children, proud to start them off on the right track with bedtime stories and homework help, always offering a trip to the bookmobile or the library as a fun experience, and a birthday book as a wonderful present. I probably didn’t read as much during those years for myself as I might have, but sharing my love of words and reading and knowledge was a testament to the influence of my parents and teachers along the way. And I’m privileged to continue that love of reading with each of our nine grandchildren as well. The oldest share their enjoyment of Stephen King works; the youngest their appreciation of Richard Scarry’s Busy Town. There’s a calm and a purpose and a joy in the way words work, and I’m so happy I learned that from an early age. I’m privileged to have shared my love of writing with readers over the years, and I hope I’ve lived up to my fifty-year-old promise to Mr. Kinkel. I have just two words for him: Thank you. Vicki Bahr is an inveterate word lover and story sharer, a published author in magazine, newspaper and blog forms. As a mom of four, grandma of nine, and wife of one for nearly fifty years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere.

A plaque dedication for late brothers in Florissant The city of Florissant and Florissant Old Town Partners will hold a plaque dedication to unveil two plaques in honor of the late Albert J. and Mark A. Behlmann. This will be the 50th and 51st Walk Through History plaques in honor of someone who has made a valuable contribution to the city of Florissant or someone with Florissant roots who has had an impact on the community. The ceremony will be held on June 22 at 5:30 p.m. in front of 493 rue St. Francois. The plaque dedication will take place before the start of the second Wednesday Night Out festivities “Wear Your Favorite T-Shirt Contest” which is being hosted by Kortes Custom Framing & Antiques. The festivities will take place on the corner of N. Jefferson and rue St. Francois and will start at 6 p.m. Albert J. “Al” Behlmann was President of Albert J. & Mark A. Behlmann Association. Al married Elizabeth Schmidt from Ferguson in 1953 where they raised eight children together. Al’s life was full of volunteering, he was a lifetime blood donor, member of Sacred Heart and St. Norbert’s Catholic Church, member of

Friends of Palatine, belonged to the Florissant Rotary Club, the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce and North County Incorporated. Al had a strong desire to see the Florissant community grow which inspired him to develop multiple Florissant enterprises. Al loved his family, God, his community and golf. Mark A. Behlmann was born, raised and was a lifelong Florissant resident. He was President of Marcal General Contractors that was formed in 1969 and was co-owned with his brother Al. Mark was married to Louise Viehmann for sixty-three years and together they raised two sons. Mark served in the Army Corps of Engineers and was a member of the St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Mark was also a member of the St. Louis Home Builders Association, Greater North County Chamber of Commerce and the Carpenters Union. Mark loved his family and community more anything. Mark and Al as brothers and partners had a unique bond of “devotedness.” Mark passed away six days following the passing of his brother Al.

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Modern bulk distribution buildings under construction in the St. Louis Region hit historic high The St. Louis region’s industrial real estate market continues to rise to meet the demand for modern bulk and manufacturing spaces with record levels of construction. The annual report released by the St. Louis Regional Freightway reveals the southwestern Illinois and eastern Missouri region has nearly eight million square feet (MSF) of modern bulk buildings under construction and is well positioned to meet the current and growing needs of distributors and developers. The level of speculative development in the region also is indicative of the strength and value of the market, as is the growing number of major national institutional grade owners with a presence in the region. The St. Louis Regional Real Estate Market Indicators & Workforce report focuses on bulk industrial buildings that are vital to the freight and logistics supply chain. It presents key trends and statistics for the St. Louis region and highlights its competitive advantages in the areas of freight and distribution. Key takeaways from the report • Modern bulk distribution buildings under construction hit the historic high of 7.81 MSF, which

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is 54% higher than the five-year average and 90% higher than 2021. Construction activity is high on both sides of the Mississippi River in Illinois and Missouri with the highest concentrations occurring in North St. Louis County, Missouri (36.5%), Madison County, Illinois (33.0%), and St. Charles County, Missouri (19.3%). Speculative construction activity levels are at 7.8 MSF for 2022, accounting for 100% of the modern bulk construction projects currently underway. This is higher than the speculative activity in the region in 2019, 2020, and 2021 combined, a clear indication that developers believe the St. Louis market is a solid place for industrial growth and investment. The number of major national institutional grade owners investing in property in the region has grown to 34, up from 19 in Q2 2021. As construction surges to meet the growing demand for warehouse spaces, industrial sites with valuable rail access potential have entered the market.

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“We have 77.5 million square feet of modern bulk inventory that we continue to add to, and it’s all supported by a world-class freight network and an industry leading labor force,” said Mary Lamie, Vice President of Multimodal Enterprises for Bi-State Development and head of the St. Louis Regional Freightway. “The St. Louis region provides tremendous optionality to efficiently move goods into and out of the bi-state area via river, rail, truck and runway, and continuing investment in infrastructure and industrial space will support that freight movement well into the future.”

St. Louis-based tech start-up aims to take railroads into the future FreightWeekSTL 2022 kicked off May 23 with Innovation Day, featuring emerging technologies that have the potential to dramatically change the future movement of freight. The opening session highlighted the advancements being made by St. Louis start-up Intramotev Autonomous Rail. Those in attendance learned about an autonomous, zero-emissions railcar that would be able to operate without the use of a locomotive. That new technology could enable better use of the U.S. freight rail network and help mitigate the type of supply chain challenges occurring around the globe, while reducing pollution in the rail industry. Timothy Luchini, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Intramotev, commented on the trends related to the movement of freight by rail and truck, with year-overyear increases in trucking volumes and flat or slightly decreasing volumes in rail. He said these are trends his

company hopes to reverse with lays, when they are waiting to its new autonomous vehicles as get moved. Congestion at mathey build the technology they jor ports in the United States believe will help make railroads is another challenge TugVolt is competitive for the next 200 working to address. This type of years. railcar solution allows for better “The world is continuing to utilization of existing vehicles by push towards just-in-time deliv- Submitted photo shortening the size of the train, ery of just what you need when The TugVolt is a battery-electric, self-propelled railcar that the number of cars in the consist you need it to be there. And enables freight to move with the flexibility of a truck, with- – reducing congestion in a way you’re seeing it with everything,” out breaking the existing model of rail operations. that allows materials to get movLuchini said. “You’re forced with ing again. this dichotomy between trucking and rail, where rail From a technology perspective, Luchini said the Tugis your low-cost solution and trucking is what offers Volt contains three containerized modules, including a speed and flexibility. And that’s a lot of tension on most sensory and location stack that identifies a vehicle’s losupply chains. We think that what’s needed is somecation, how fast it is going and what is going on around thing new that builds on all these industry trends that it; an energy storage module, and a propulsion driveyou see with autonomous trucking on the forefront and train with regenerative breaking. electrification of trucking in conversations everywhere. “It’s really important to set the perspective for what But rail has an opportunity here to build something that battery technology is capable of today. It helps to reis more competitive than those solutions, and build on duce the individual vehicle cost while carrying the top of the strengths of the rail infrastructure that runs right types of volumes for long ranges.” across this country.” Luchini also talked about how the Intramotev techIntramotev is building that “something” that could nology is addressing environmental impacts. “Any be a game changer for the rail industry – the TugVolt. movement of trucking volume to rail is immediateThis is a battery-electric, self-propelled railcar that ly environmentally beneficial. Trucking in general is enables freight to move with the flexibility of a truck, going to emit nine times more greenhouse gases per without breaking the existing model of rail operations. ton-mile of transportation than rail. In order for rail to The concept allows for the vehicle to be in first and lastreally be able to do that and to take some of that market mile service and create a form factor that can be as fast share and volume, they have to be offering something and flexible as a truck. In the middle-mile operations that’s competitive with what trucking is offering. Tug– where Class I railroads are efficient today with very Volts can still take advantage of the efficiencies of rail, long trains – it still has all the required safety systems and are the right type of path ahead. Ultimately, you get to serve as a railcar during those legs of the journey. all these other ancillary benefits of getting trucks off the In short, it provides a solution that complements the road, reducing congestion and improving traffic safety current model of rail transportation by allowing for the that come with the adoption of a vehicle like this.” packetization of freight and vehicles, yet offers speed In terms of how soon and where the TugVolt will be and reliability. making its official debut, Luchini said Intramotev has Luchini said a vehicle like this can also help solve early pilots in private and captive-use cases scheduled dwell issues – the time that is required for vehicle defor the end of 2022.

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Riverview Gardens School District names its Teacher of the Year Pariss Barnes, a fifth-grade teacher at Danforth Elementary School was named the Riverview Gardens School District Teacher of the Year. Barnes has served as a teacher at Danforth for two years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Southeast Missouri State University. “I decided to go into the education field because I believe that representation matters and is important for the success of future generations,” Barnes stated. “Every day I walk into my classroom I am reminded that ‘a teacher’s purpose is not to create a student in his own image, but to develop students who can create their own image.’” Barnes will proceed as the representative for the Missouri State Teacher of the Year nomination. Cetina Banks, a physical education teacher at Koch Elementary School, was named the Second Place Winner for District Teacher of the Year. Pamela Barsh, a first-grade teacher at Moline Elementary, was named the Third Place Winner for Dis-

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Photo courtesy Riverview Gardens School District Pariss Barnes, a fifth-grade teacher at Danforth Elementary School was named the Riverview Gardens School District Teacher of the Year.

trict Teacher of the Year. The top three finishers were presented their awards by Interim Superintendent Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, Ed.D. The Missouri Teacher of the Year Program is facilitated annually by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education collaboratively with the National Teacher of the Year Program.

Robert Battle will be the new Jennings High School head football coach starting July 1. Battle has a masters of education from Lindenwood University, a bachelors in organizational studies from St. Louis University, and served in the United States Marine Corp (Desert Storm). Battle has served as an assistant coach most recently at St. Mary’s High School, where they were state semi-finalist. Battle’s high school coaching career began at McCluer High School where he was a defensive assistant coach. Battle has coached at Ladue High school as JV head coach/offensive assistant, University City High as an offensive coordinator / head coach and Sumner High School defensive coordinator. He has four children with his wife Chanti. Two are out of college and one plays soccer for the University of Cincinnati and his son is the quarterback for East St. Louis High School.

Ladue Schools begins final phase of Prop L construction

Photo courtesy Ladue School District Conway Elementary students participate in a ground breaking to mark the beginning of the final phase of Prop L construction.

Ladue Schools hosted groundbreaking ceremonies at Reed Elementary and Conway Elementary on May 26 to mark the beginning of the final phase of Prop L construction. Along with students and parents, the district was joined by Wachter, Inc. Construction, Hoener Associates Architects, and elected officials to celebrate. “I can’t thank our community enough for supporting us throughout this process, and that includes at Thursday’s ceremonies” Ladue Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke said. “Enthusiasm at both Reed and Conway is high as we begin this final construction phase, and I know our community will be proud of the end result.”

This construction phase will provide both Reed and Conway with a new lobby, a full-size gymnasium that also will serve as a storm shelter for students and staff, physical education spaces, additional restrooms, and stair and lift connections to the existing building making the school even more ADA accessible. Prop L, passed by district voters in April 2021, is a $126 million bond referendum that funds improvements to the district’s four elementary schools (Conway, Old Bonhomme, Reed, and Spoede) and Ladue Middle School. Construction at Old Bonhomme, Spoede, and Ladue Middle School began in May 2021 and is ongoing.

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The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Mondays: Choral Group meetings

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Choral Arts Group practices every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Connection Christian Church at 1332 Feise Rd. in O’Fallon. Auditions not required. Ages high school and older are invited to join. There will be spring and fall public concerts. For more information call Marty at 636-579-9227, or email concertartsa@gmail.com.

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City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

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All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at

the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132. For a limited period the Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.

Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.

Tuesdays: Bingo

Florissant Elks Bingo takes place at 16400 New Halls Ferry every Tuesday. Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. No outside food or drinks allowed per St. Louis County. Food and drinks available for purchase. Maximum 150 players. Must wear mask to enter. Social distancing followed.

Tuesdays: A cappella singers

The Gentlemen of Sound are looking for men who like to sing or want to learn. They practice Tuesdays at Lady of the Pillar school at 401 S. Lindbergh from 7 – 9 p.m. They try to do public events monthly. Always looking for new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information visit www.lifepointministries. church/celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in

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Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul McConnell, 314-831-5476.

2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Show-me Stitchers:

Show-me Stitchers is the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We meet on the second Tuesday, Sept.-June at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO. Learn needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, and more.

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting

6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Bingo takes place every Wednesday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, wel-

come all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 314298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

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Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 8313752 for more information.

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Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314-6535331.

Thursdays: Bingo

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314-921-2316.

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.

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Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

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Quilting

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. in the old school at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, 1

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Thursdays: Women’s chorus meeting

Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

Fridays: Fish fry

A fish fry takes place every Friday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-6601813.

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of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314-731-9330.

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.

Saturdays: Yoga

Yoga returns to Calvary UCC at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on

Saturdays from 10:30-11:30. Masks and social distancing are required in the building and participants should bring hand sanitizer with them. For further information call Angela at 314-801-8594.

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314-402-7025.

Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B... Hoots start summer baseball season The O’Fallon wood-bat league plays their home games at CarShield Field in O’Fallon, playing in the Prairie Land Division of the Prospect League.

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Only four games into the season the team started off winning their first contest. Since then, they have dropped three. The team is loaded with talented players with many of them from the local area. For more details, go to www.OFallonHoots.com * And it begins Soccer team Ambush keep key player for five more years The St. Louis Ambush play professional indoor soccer in the MASL with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The Ambush recently signed forward Eduardo Mota De Carvalho, who is better known by his nickname “Duduca,” to a five-year extension, the team announced. The new contract keeps Duduca in an Ambush uniform through the 2026-27 season. The Brazilian native joined the Ambush for the 2019-20 season, winning the Major Arena Soccer League’s Rookie of the Year honor. In three seasons with the Ambush, Duduca appeared in 46 games, tallying 55 points (35 goals and 20 assists). Duduca came to the Ambush after playing professional futsal in Brazil. He has experience in the Concordiense Futsal Association (ACF) and National Futsal League. Ambush General Manager and Head Coach Jeff Locker said, “Duduca has been an important part of our team the past three seasons and we see him playing a key role in our success moving forward.” The Ambush will kick off their tenth season this fall. Fans can stay current on all Ambush news during the off season by visiting the team’s official website, www.STLAmbush.com. * Great acquisition Soccer teams have the opportunity to sign new players The 2022-23 Free Agency period begins today for the MASL professional soccer teams. The transaction market is open for teams to sign free agents whose contracts have expired or new

players to the league. * Show me the money Two UMSL athletes honored for the past year efforts University of Missouri-St. Louis senior Mimi Bradley of the softball team and redshirt sophomore Trever Moore of the men’s basketball team have been named as the Tritons’ James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2021-22 year. The award is named after the former Bellarmine director of athletics and multi-sport coach who is considered one of the pioneers of the GLVC. The duo were two of 30 student-athletes, one male and one female from each of the league’s 15 schools, formally recognized after learning of their honors during their respective All-Conference process this past year. Each institution – through the head coach – names one award honoree in each sport sponsored. These individual sport honorees became candidates for the James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Individual Award. Each institution then selects one male and one female student-athlete from its season-long list of honorees to be named as James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Individual Award winners. Also, during the initial nomination process, each institution’s coach ranks the top-three teams within the sport that best displayed good sportsmanship throughout the season with Southwest Baptist taking the honors. * Well deserved

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL.com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ flies high

Movie: 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 1986, “Top Gun,” a film about the Navy’s elite fighter pilots, arrived in theaters. With Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer leading the cast, that summer blockbuster inspired some audience members to join the military. Reportedly, the Navy actually set up recruiting tables inside theaters to capitalize on that trend. Unfortunately, not every recruit had the skills to fly, so some sailors spent more time on the ground than in the air. Naval officers also returned to multiplexes for “Top Gun: Maverick,” the long-awaited sequel. Tom Cruise reprised the role of Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a superb pilot who flaunted the rules by buzzing control towers without permission. After decades of military service, Mitchell hasn’t been promoted while his former rival, Tom “Iceman” Kazansky (Val Kilmer), became a four-star admiral. When a dangerous assignment was planned, Kazansky requested Maverick train the Top Gun pilots for that mission. With a solid soundtrack that included the Kenny Loggins’ classic hit “Danger Zone,” “Top Gun: Maverick” was, in many ways, more satisfying than the first film. Pete Mitchell’s career trajectory had stalled, but, as played by Cruise, he was happy in his own skin. Despite all the odds, Maverick actually grew up between films and displayed a heightened level of maturity. Once fierce rivals, Iceman and Maverick also became best friends over the years. The original “Top Gun” gave Maverick a love

later, there’s no mention of Charlie or Carole Bradshaw (Meg Ryan), the wife of Maverick’s deceased best friend Goose (Anthony Edwards). The current storyline indicated that Pete Mitchell gave up teaching after a few months to do what he does best: flying. Although his parents aren’t in the picture, Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw (Miles Teller) followed in his father’s footsteps and became a Top Gun graduate. Bradley was angry with Maverick for delaying his entry into the U.S Naval Academy, which set his career back four years. Goose’s son also blamed Maverick for the death of his father, but the two of them needed to work together in order to complete their dangerous mission. The increased maturity level also affected Maverick’s love life. Pete’s renewed relationship with former flame Penny (a no-nonsense Jennifer Connelly) was more intriguing than his previous love interests. Penny, a single mother, owned a bar and, in one scene, Maverick violated a house rule that forced Maverick to repeatedly buy rounds for the house. The Penny/Pete dynamic worked well here but her daughter wasn’t too sure about Maverick. “Top Gun: Maverick” should be in theaters ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ photo courtesy Paramount Pictures for a while, but it might be a good idea to not sign up for the Navy until after the adrenaline interest in Charlotte “Charlie” Blackwood (Kelly McGillis), an astrophysicist and instructor. She rush wears off. “Top Gun: Maverick,” rated PG-13, currently and Pete had a torrid romance and, as the original film ended, Maverick indicated that he would is playing in theaters. stay on as a Top Gun instructor. Thirty-six years

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Moore on Life

By Cindy Moore

Trip down memory lane

The price of a gallon of gas now costs more than a gallon of milk. Sadly, the days of the good old affordable road trip have gone the ways of the dinosaur. Hmm, now that’s ironic, when you consider all those shmushed up remains are responsible for the fuel that made those trips possible. So, with prices in some states at eight dollars a gallon summer vacations are going to have to be more creative, and much more practical. Dad: “Hey kids load up in the car. It’s vacation time!” Kids: “Yay! Where are we gonna go?” “First, we’ll head over to the grocery store to load up on bread, eggs, TP and other necessities, then off to the post office. You can each deposit one of our bills in the mailbox. Sound good so far?” “Aww gee, Dad, that doesn’t sound fun at all.” “Oh, but that’s just the beginning; it gets better. Next, we’re going to stop off at the bank and see if our 201k has changed back into a 401k yet. If not, we’ll head on over to the thrift store.” Mom: “Do we have things to drop off?” “Pshaw. Are you kidding? I’m going to see if they’ll return the stuff I donated last month.” Kids: “Can we at least stop at the dollar store to buy something?” “Oh heck no! It’s now the five-dollar store. But if you pool your money together, I’m sure you can

come up with enough for a gallon of gas to get us home or a gallon of milk for breakfast. Rock, paper, scissor to decide.” Kids: “This is the worst vacation ever! We wanna go to the zoo. We wanna see the monkeys.” “Sorry. No can do. Monkey pox is on the rise and we have to be extra careful. So, we’ll just pretend we are monkeys and swing on over to the library and look at pictures of them.” Mom: “Are you sure books are still free there?” “Actually, no. Change of plans. We’re going to do something fun I did every day during my summer vacation when I was young.” Kids: “Bike riding again?!” 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.

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