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June 24, 2020

Marching for change

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A young protester holds a sign at the Ferguson-Florissant School District march on June 13.

Ferguson-Florissant School District joined with the community in a march demonstrate its stand against racism and to support high-quality education

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By Charlotte Beard On June 13, the Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD) joined with the community in a march from the Plaza at 501 in Ferguson along S Florissant to the STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley High School located at 201 Brotherton to demonstrate its stand against racism and to support high-quality education and the Black Lives Matter movement. The demonstration concluded with an outdoor rally off the field of the STEAM Academy.

At the start of the march, organizers offered bottles of cold water to participants and went among the crowd during the march to the school to offer cold towels for relief from the heat. As attendees assembled for the rally, those who were without a face mask were offered one with an enclosed phone number to

STL Jail Support Hotline (314-312-0836)—a legal resource for protesters.

Dr. Joseph Davis, FFSD Superintendent began the rally by addressing the audience with the reason for the gathering. For approximately 13 minutes he spoke before calling Board of Education President Leslie Hogshead to the podium.

“The purpose of this march (was) for the Ferguson-Florissant community to show our support for the Black Lives Matter movement,” Davis stated. “We’re standing against racism at every part of our community where it often shows up against black men and women in the form of brutality – Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, Freddie Gray, Philando Castile, Michael Brown, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, the brutal kill-

ing of George Floyd, and I could go on, and on, and on.”

Davis went on to reference the eight minutes and 46 seconds on the STEAM Academy’s field scoreboard, to which he directed the audience’s attention. The time represents the period that Officer Derek Chauvin reportedly kept his knee on George Floyd’s neck until he became unresponsive. Davis asked that the audience kneel or bow their heads in silence for eight minutes and 46 seconds at the close of the rally in honor of Floyd’s life.

“If you are not black you cannot understand what we go through on a daily basis,” stated Davis, “but I appreciate you listening, standing with us, and being a part of the See ‘CHANGE’ page 2

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‘CHANGE’ from cover solution. I am grateful for all of you today, and I want to particularly say thank you to my white brothers and sisters who are here with us.”

The crowd erupted in applause and responses of “thank you” as Davis expressed the importance of standing up not for who is right but what is right. He also reminded the audience of a statement from Black Lives Matter, “We never said ‘only’ black lives matter.” Davis told the audience, “We just need your help with black lives because it is black lives that are in danger.”

Davis went on to emphasize that as a community, Ferguson

and Florissant aims to stand against racism in all public and private sectors and it opposes systemic racism.

“In response to systemic racism we can do our part to ensure that every child – black, white, Asian, Hispanic, bi-racial – all children get a high quality education,” he stated. “It is a travesty for any student to leave second grade not on grade level. It is a travesty, no matter what skills they have or don’t have when they start with us.”

Davis further made mention of plentiful resources in America and alluded to the recently dispersed stimulus packages due to COVID-19 and shutdowns in indicating that all children could be educated well. According to Davis, black children are not getting what they deserve and there is a gap due to the lack of not being ‘educated well.’

Among the need for more funding, he stated that schools need two certified teachers in a classroom for every 20 students in pre-K and kindergarten.

Davis challenged the audience to discontinue being silent on issues regarding racism. He charged attendees to be vocal with taking issues to the courthouse, as well as utilizing their voting rights at the state and federal government levels.

“The only way to make this movement sustainable is through the courts and through legislation,” he stated.

Hogshead followed Davis by addressing the audience with, “Hello and thank you to everyone who is here today to stand up for equity, humanity and our community. We are here today because we have always known that black lives matter and that everyone deserves a quality education. In our community, this type of injustice that we are witnessing again is nothing new.

My family and I chose to live in Ferguson-Florissant School District over 40 years ago because of the diversity and the community.”

Hogshead went on to share that during her years of serving on the board she has seen youth senselessly murdered due to violence and recalled the death of Michael Brown. She emphasized the importance of Ferguson/Florissant’s uniting of white

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Protesters march at the Ferguson-Florissant School District march on June 13.

and black allies as a focal point for Black Lives Matter. According to Hogshead, the district has re-examined its policies after observing the movement.

“Last fall we knew our younger students weren’t being reached,” she stated, “and started our pre-K program so that they can receive education early in life and parents have a safe place for their children while they work.”

Hogshead also shared that the district created an equity committee in 2018 to oversee initiatives for its students and she echoed Davis in the district’s stance against racism and systemic racism. In addition, she stressed the importance of including the voices of students at the rally, who were represented by several student speeches that followed Chief of Police Jason Armstrong.

Armstrong who stood before the audience away from the podium to speak during his speech shared, “Before I became a police chief, before I became a police officer – I was a minority in this country and I understand the struggles of being a minority in this country.”

He went on to stress that this current movement is for equality and equity.

“We know that everybody does not get behind this, and it’s easy for us to fall prey to people

who want to insert things into the equation that (will) do nothing but cause more separation and more damage to what we are trying to achieve. Those are the individuals that we (must) call out. Those are the individuals that we (must) take a stand against because (they) do not want to see anything change. I will be the first person to admit that there are a lot of people in my profession that do not want to see anything change. That is why I worked my butt off to get in a position of power so I can force things to change. That is what we (must) do. These last two weeks of my life, as a police chief, have been hell. There is no other way to describe it. But I also understand that I have been living in these last two weeks of hell because a lot of black and brown people have been living in hell their whole lives. This is not the time to put your police department and police officers on an island and leave them there. Now is the time to come in and help us. We need to hear more of these stories. We need to have more conversations. We need to have more dialogue so we can get a better understanding. It does not mean we are going to agree on everything.

Having a voice does not mean ‘agreement.’ We need to have a willingness to listen and a will-

ingness to try (understanding). I promise you we have way more in common than we do differences.”

Armstrong promised that the community will see change if they adhere to the type of dialog he mentioned during his speech.

Armstrong was followed by speeches from students which included Brooklyn Jones from McCluer High School, Key’Mon Jenkins from STEAM Academy, and Lotus MacDonald from McCluer High School – all seniors; Heaven Campbell and Kain Penton – both juniors from McCluer North High School; and sophomore Shniya Perry from the Innovation School at Cool Valley. The students addressed racism and some acts of brutality by law enforcement towards black men and women. In addition, they spoke about the positive impact that teachers have had on them during their education within the district, their hopes for the future, as well as the need for educators who are diverse in ethnicity and its importance, and the need for more life-skills classes.

“This is what this work is about,” stated Davis following one of the student speeches.

“This is about our children – this is about creating a future for them.”

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Operation Food Search launches summer meals kickoff

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June 8 officially began Operation Food Search’s ninth Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the USDA and ensures children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. But this year the program is much different…just like everything else in today’s climate.

Operation Food Search (OFS) began its summer program earlier this year on March 27 based upon children no longer attending Real estate during and school due to COVID-19. This program will end Aug. 21.

Since its inception in 2012, OFS and community partners have provided a total of nearly 450,000 meals to children 18 years of age and younger. The nonprofit plans to serve over 300,000 meals during this year’s March through Aug. time period, which is more than three times what was served last summer.

Prior to COVID-19, OFS could only serve meals where children congregated, including summer camps, parks and recreation facilities, and summer enrichment programs. Children received breakfast and lunch during certain hours, and each meal had to be eaten onsite during the 10-week program. The congregate meal requirement made it difficult for children, particularly in rural areas, to access free meals. In the past, most school districts did not offer meals to children after summer school concluded, leaving thousands of children at risk for hunger during the six-week period until school resumed in August.

This summer everything has changed. Now OFS will implement four distribution methods – rural partnerships, grab ‘n go meal sites, drive-through meal pickup and mobile meal routes – to best accommodate COVID-19 guidelines. Other big changes: OFS currently can serve multiple meals to children at designated meal locations, and these meals can be eaten at home instead of on the premises.

This summer’s flexible meal waivers create an opportunity to serve more children during this difficult time.

The summer’s meals program includes the following: • OFS continues to work with two St. Charles City-County Library branches and 10 St. Louis County Library branches. OFS has offered the stationary meal service option at several St. Louis County Libraries (SLCL) since 2014, but this year it has evolved into a drive-through meal pickup.

For more information, visit https://www.operationfoodsearch. org/summer-meals-locations/. For information on how to find the nearest summer meal location, text ‘Food’ 877-877 or ‘Comida’ 877-877.

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Cardinals Care donates $50,000 to Operation Food Search

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Cardinals Care recently donated $50,000 to Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization. Their gift will provide approximately 22,500 nutritious meals to children this summer.

This year marks OFS’s ninth year as a sponsor of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which after the pandemic is funded by the USDA and ensures that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. This summer’s adapted service will focus on rural partnerships, grab ‘n go meals, drive-through meal pickup, and mobile meal routes.

The funds donated were a result of Major League Baseball’s Home Plate Project, where players representing all 30 Major League Baseball clubs raised nearly $1 million with Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation and Big League Impact to distribute food to children in need.

“Thanks to the generosity of our players, especially Adam Wainwright and his foundation, Big League Impact, we were able to contribute to hunger relief efforts which are so important during these unprecedented times,” said Michael Hall, Vice President, Community Relations and Executive Director of Cardinals Care. “We are happy to support the work that Operation Food Search does to provide nutritious meals to kids in our community.”

“This current climate is the most unusual time we have ever experienced in our agency’s nearly 40 year history,” said Kristen Wild, Executive Director at Operation Food Search. “Gifts from generous organizations like Cardinals Care enable us to feed the community during the upcoming summer months when resources are scarce. We appreciate their donation and ongoing support to feed those who rely on assistance.”

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MoDOT closes northbound Lindbergh Blvd. ramp to westbound I-270 for two years Motorists who regularly use the Interstate 270 and Lindbergh (Route 67) interchange in North St. Louis County should be aware of a ramp closure starting this month.

On June 8, crews closed the ramp from northbound Lindbergh to westbound I-270 for two years. During the closure, crews will rebuild the ramp as part of the I-270 North Project.

“This closure begins our process of constructing a new, more efficient and improved interchange system

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at I-270 and Lindbergh Blvd.,” said Justin Wolf, project director for MoDOT’s I-270 North Project.

Motorists traveling northbound on Lindbergh will be able to access I-270 by taking westbound Missouri Bottom Road to I-270. Motorists on northbound Lindbergh can also use the U-turn lanes at Utz Lane and Fee Fee Hills Drive to southbound Lindbergh and take westbound Missouri Bottom Road to access I-270. All detours will be marked.

In addition to the I-270 North Project northbound

Lindbergh ramp closure, drivers should make note that St. Louis County will be resurfacing James S. McDonnell Blvd. and it will be an active work zone for the next month or two.

“We are working closely with MoDOT’s I-270 North Project Director, Justin Wolf to ensure that drivers have safe routes to reach I-270 with as little disruption as possible,” said Deanna Venker, St. Louis County Director of Transportation and Public Works.

Gateway Arch National Park begins phased reopening Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Gateway Arch National Park is using a phased reopening approach to increase visitor access to the park experience while continuing to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The health and safety of our visitors and our employees is our highest priority,” said Pam Sanfilippo, Chief, Museum Services and Interpretation, Gateway Arch National Park. “This phased approach will allow us to refine the visitor experience as necessary, assess visitation levels and adjust capacity, and monitor changing conditions in the city of St. Louis and surrounding counties and revise operations if needed. We are so excited to tell the stories of St. Louis and westward expansion onsite while continuing our virtual programming.”

On June 17, Gateway Arch National Park began Phase I access to: Gateway Arch Visitor Center, Museum at the Gateway Arch, The Arch Store and Arch Café.

Outdoor spaces at Gateway Arch National Park remain accessible to the public in accordance with the latest federal, state and local

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health guidance. Other park experiences, including the Tram Ride to the Top, are part of later reopening phases and remain unavailable at this time.

The Gateway Arch hours of operations are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

It is Gateway Arch National Park’s goal to protect visitors and employees from transmission risks while continuing to remain a trusted, globally recognized destination. The National Park Service (NPS) has modified various elements of the park experience: • Mandatory, free timed ticket reservations to enter the Arch facility.

– Reservations should be made at gatewayarch.com or by calling 877-982-1410.

– For individuals needing assistance with making reservations, contact the call center at 877-982-1410, or staff members will be able to assist in the west entrance plaza in front of the Arch Visitor Center during facility hours of operation.

– Please note: tickets are subject to availability, based on reduced facility capacity. It is strongly recommended to reserve your tickets in advance online or by phone to secure entry to the Arch.

• Significantly reduced visitor capacity inside the Arch facility.

• Social distancing floor markers throughout the Arch facility.

• Plexiglas barriers at ticket/order counters and the security checkpoint.

• Rigorous and frequent disinfecting and sanitizing of public spaces and surfaces.

• Hand sanitizing stations located throughout the Arch facility.

• Established queuing lines for the Arch Visitor Center ticket counter, security checkpoint, The Arch Store and Arch Café.

• Visitor experience staff members wearing face coverings and gloves where appropriate.

• Employee safety and disinfecting training.

NPS encourages visitors to follow CDC guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and take their own necessary precautions to protect themselves and the people around them: • Practice social distancing by maintaining at least 6 feet of distance between you and others.

• Wear a face covering when social distancing cannot be maintained.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

• Stay at home and contact your doctor if you feel sick.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

• Visitors to the Arch must enter the monument at the new glass west entrance, which faces the Old Courthouse. The Arch legs are exits only, providing great opportunities for photo ops with the Arch structure and direct access to the park grounds.

Gateway Arch National Park does not have designated on-site visitor parking. A list of parking locations near the park can be found at getaroundstl.com. Metered street parking is also available around the park.

For more information about the park’s phased approach, visit nps. gov/jeff or gatewayarch.com, call 877-982-1410, or check the park’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages @GatewayArchNPS. Updates about NPS operations will be shared at nps.gov/coronavirus.

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Local Author Spotlight: Andrew Stack St. Louis born and raised author, Andrew “Andy” Stack, has published his debut book, a military thriller titled “The Black Hand.” The novel weaves history throughout a story set in the very near future. Starting with a single assassination that leads to the outbreak of World War I to the book’s present-day set on August 9, 2021, “The Black Hand” is masterfully crafted to introduce a cast of characters as diverse as America itself.

The narrative is told by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist through the lens of a presidential briefing

before Congress and the American people. In the end, this is a book about language. Its interpretations, titles, honorifics, code names, nicknames and slurs.

Even a single solitary word and that word’s legacy and currency are vital in determining the future of America.

Stack was born and raised in North County. After graduating from Hazelwood East High School he enlisted in the United States Air Force and worked for years as an Arabic linguist in combat support missions around the world. After receiving an Honorable Discharge and completing college, Stack began a career working for Fortune 500 companies and large charitable organizations. He spent 2019 working as vice

president for the YMCA in St. Louis. Among his duties, he headed up the organization’s Military and Veteran Outreach programs. It was during last year, while living in the Little Bosnia neighborhood of the city, that Stack was inspired to write the book. He currently works with the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the National Guard Bureau on a project called Building Health Military Communities.

Northwest Views: American Red Cross delivers help and hope during COVID-19 In recent weeks, we have all had to make numerous adjustments with COVID-19, but one thing has remained unchanged: the American Red Cross is still helping families devastated by home fires and other disasters and providing life-saving blood for those who need it.

Disaster response When the coronavirus outbreak began to escalate in the U.S., Red Cross volunteers and staff stayed focused on the community needs. Since February, we helped more than 53,000 people recover from more than 13,000 home fires nationwide. Rather than opening community shelters during the COVID-19 situation, we have provided more than 17,500 overnight stays in emergency hotel lodging since mid-April for those affected by large home fires and other crises.

We continue to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of our volunteers, staff and everyone we help by following public health guidelines. That means connecting virtually with families by phone or video calls, linking them to assistance, and providing hotel stays and financial assistance as needed. For any in-person meetings, we practice social distancing and wear protective items including masks and gloves to ensure everyone’s safety.

As we look ahead, we’re working with public health officials on plans to respond to the ongoing threat of spring flooding, severe storms, wildfires and the above-normal hurricane season forecast for the U.S. this year.

Blood donations In early and mid-March, the Red Cross had a significant drop in blood donations due to drives being canceled, but thanks to everyone who responded to our request to donate, our supplies have greatly improved. However, we continually need blood and platelets to ensure we have a stable supply for patients in need of transfusions, including those who need surgery, cancer treatments or trauma victims.

Every Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control. To ensure the health of staff and donors, precautions include checking temperatures, providing hand sanitizer, following social distancing guidelines and ensuring gloves and face masks are worn.

Blood donation is essential to ensure the health of those in our community, so if you are feeling well, please make an appointment to give by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Plasma donations for COVID-19 patients An exciting opportunity came to the Red Cross a few weeks ago by the FDA allowing us to begin collecting and distributing convalescent plasma products, a potentially lifesaving treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients. Since the launch of our RedCrossBlood.org/plasma4covid webpage, thousands of potential donors have responded to our call to help patients seriously ill with active COVID-19 infections.

Additionally, we continue essential training such as CPR and first aid – which help medical professionals and other workers stay current on their certifications – and supporting military families and veterans with emergency communication messages and online workshops.

We work to ensure everyone receives help as quickly as possible, and that’s why the generosity of donors is critical to ensure we have resources to mobilize at a moment’s notice. For more information go to www.redcross.org.

Mary Jane Thomsen is Executive Director, Greater St. Louis, American Red Cross.

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Bayer Fund donates $100,000 to Operation Food Search

Fresh Rx Food-As-Medicine Programs – The gift will support the continuation of program activities for Fresh Rx: Nourishing Healthy Starts and Fresh Rx: Prescribing Healthy Futures, which are designed for growing families who are experiencing food insecurity. OFS provides home food delivery and offers virtual cooking classes for participating children and their families.

“The current events of today have caused many families to experience a food crisis for the first time in their lives,” said Al Mitchell, Vice President of Corporate Engagement for Bayer. “The anxiety of not knowing if there is enough food for your family can be daunting. Bayer Fund’s support of agencies such as Operation Food Search ensures those who are the most vulnerable receive assistance.”

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Bayer Fund recently donated $100,000 to Operation Food Search (OFS), a non-profit hunger relief organization. The donation will be used to provide supplemental food to children and their families during this current climate where spiking unemployment rates have left a devastating strain on the emergency food safety net.

Bayer Fund’s gift will assist OFS with numerous programs and services including: Summer Meal Programs – This year marks OFS’s ninth year as a sponsor of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the USDA and ensures that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session.

This summer’s adapted service will focus on rural partnerships, drop and go meal sites, drive-through distribution events, and mobile meal routes.

Community Partnerships – The donation will provide additional fresh food to OFS’s network of Community Food Partners, including Urban League and Beyond Housing community food distribution events for area families.

“This very generous gift helps us handle the strain the pandemic has added to our organization in terms of increased food purchasing and delivery,” said Kristen Wild, Executive Director at OFS. “We continue to answer the daily food needs of our rapidly growing audience, and we are able to better adapt and communicate with the people we serve based upon the support of community leaders like the Bayer Fund.”

American Water Charitable Foundation, Missouri American Water provide $13,000 in grants to local COVID-19 relief agencies The American Water Charitable Foundation and Missouri American Water have partnered to award $13,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations that are helping the St. Louis region battle the effects of the ongoing health emergency. The American Water Charitable Foundation provided $300,000 in grants across the country in communities served by American Water, with $25,000 coming to Missouri and $13,000 of that going to four local organizations that experienced an increased demand for their services due to COVID-19: • $10,000 to Operation Food Search, providing food assistance throughout the St. Louis region, including to children impacted by school closures

• $1,000 to the Helping Hands Food Pantry, which serves North St. Louis County • $1,000 to Ritenour Co-Care Inc., a food pantry serving more than 1,750 families in the Ritenour school district in St. Louis County • $1,000 to Link Market, a free grocery store and healthy meal distribution service in St. Louis County “We are a small food pantry serving an area of St. Louis County that has been struck hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and demand for our services has risen significantly over the past two months,” said John Minard, Executive Director of Ritenour Co-Care Inc. “This grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation and Missouri American Water will allow us to feed families whose primary breadwinner has been laid off, or whose school meals ended once classes were canceled. These are some of the most at-risk people in our community, so we are grateful for this grant.”

The grant program was praised by St. Louis County leadership.

“Missouri American Water stepping forward with these grants during the ongoing health crisis sets a wonderful example as a community partner in St. Louis County and across Missouri,” said Hazel Erby, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Office of the St. Louis County Executive Sam Page. “The grants to these nonprofits will ease the burden faced by so many families batting the impact of COVID-19, as well as the burden faced by each nonprofit to do its part in keeping our communities healthy and vibrant.”

The following Missouri nonprofit organizations also received a grant:

• $2,500 to Pivotal Point Transitional Housing, addressing situational homelessness in St. Joseph • $2,500 to The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, a foodbank serving 32 counties • $2,500 to the Boys and Girls Club of Joplin, which provides curbside meal service for children home from school • $2,500 for The Help Center, which addresses food insecurity in Audrain County • $1,000 to Second Harvest Community Foodbank, which provides food to those in need in St. Joseph and northwest Missouri • $1,000 to Bright Futures Joplin, providing school supplies to underprivileged children “Missouri American Water employees have worked hard to provide safe, clean water and reliable sewer service as this health emergency has unfolded, but the American Water Charitable Foundation recognizes that communities have many other needs as well,” said Debbie Dewey, President of Missouri American Water. “We are proud to partner with the American Water Charitable Foundation to support the communities we serve by providing grants to help address some of these needs, including food, housing, and educational support.”

Missouri American Water was one of the first water utilities to suspend shut-offs for nonpayment and restore previously disconnected service. Missouri American Water has also suspended late fees until further notice and is working with customers who are experiencing financial hardships, including offering the option to apply for payment programs and its H20 Help to Others payment assistance program. Details are available on the company website at: https://amwater. com/moaw/customer-service-billing/payment-assistance-program.

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St. Louis Community College and Covenant House Missouri awarded $1.16 million Department of Labor grant St. Louis Community College has received a threeyear grant totaling $1.16 million from the U.S. Department of Labor for a collaboration with Covenant House Missouri to diminish the barriers underserved individuals face in accessing education, training and employment. The grant is one of 20 totaling nearly $24 million awarded as part of the Job Corps Scholars Program, a national demonstration project aimed at providing atrisk youth with job skills instruction, educational opportunities and individualized employment counseling.

“We need to be sure that young people, especially those who are working hard to achieve their financial independence, are able to get the skills they need for in-demand jobs,” said U.S. Senator Roy Blunt. “St. Louis Community College has been a leader in developing workforce training programs that meet the needs of the local community. That’s why I’m glad STLCC is teaming up with a great organization like Covenant House Missouri to give more young adults the opportunity to gain the skills, training and education they need to be successful. As chairman of the Senate appropriations subcommittee that funds labor programs, I will continue to prioritize programs that help young people find a career path early on that allows them to build a better future.”

The project will serve low-income students between the ages of 16 to 24 who encounter obstacles to education and employment that may include being at-risk youth, a dropout, homeless, in foster care, or a parent

and in need of training leading to self-sufficiency.

Mayor Lyda Krewson states, “This is a terrific partnership that will help break down some of the barriers for homeless and at-risk youth in our City and region. It’s so important that we prepare them for the future by providing equitable access to quality education, workforce and life skills development, and employment opportunities.”

Upon completion of an up to 12-month certificate training program, students will secure a job, enter an apprenticeship program, join the Armed Services or transfer to a four-year program.

The Job Corps Scholars Program is seeking to increase the number of at-risk youth Job Corps serves, as well as to deliver educational and career skills instruction in a more cost effective manner by serving Job Corps-eligible youth at select community colleges and Historically Black and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities.

“At STLCC we aim to expand minds and change lives through education every day,” said STLCC’s Chancellor, Dr. Jeff Pittman. “We are grateful to the Department of Labor and to our partner, Covenant House of Missouri, for this opportunity to reach at-risk youth who might otherwise be left behind. STLCC, through its credit and non-credit programs, will offer a number of no-cost training options that can be completed in 12 months or less. We will provide counseling and support at every step along a path to a sustainable future, whether they seek to transfer to university

programs or secure a job with good wages.”

With the knowledge, experience and organizational structure to meet the requirements of the Job Corps Scholars Partnership pilot project, including many years of experience with federal training grants, STLCC, in collaboration with CHMO, is well-positioned to assist Job Corps Scholars recruited in St. Louis City and County.

These scholars aim to achieve certificated occupational training, acquire the soft skills requested by employers and gain placement in a position with a good wage.

CEO at Covenant House Missouri, Jessica Erfling, shares that, “We are honored to deepen our partnership with STLCC with the support of the grant from the Department of Labor. Covenant House Missouri supports young people on their path from homelessness to hope, and access to quality education and workforce development is a critical part of that path. On behalf of the young people who will now have greater access to opportunity, we are grateful.” St. Louis Community College (STLCC) and partner Covenant House Missouri (CHMO) have assisted residents of the St. Louis region for a combined 100-plus years, providing education, training and support services. This grant will allow the region and the individuals served to gain a greater shared knowledge and give life to the concept that personal change is always possible.

Hazelwood School District appoints new director of communications and public relations Hazelwood School District (HSD) announced the appointment of Anthony Kiekow as Director of Communications and Public Relations effective July 1.

He will replace the current Director Kimberly McKenzie who will be leaving the district to pursue another opportunity.

Kiekow will shape external and internal communications for HSD, including media relations, crisis communications and social media. With a strategic focus on student, parent, staff, and community engagement, Kiekow will use his storytelling skills to build on the district’s culture of high expectations and excellence.

“We are thrilled to have Mr. Kiekow join our leadership team,” said Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, superintendent of HSD. “This appointment represents another positive step for the Hazelwood School District.

Anthony’s experience, character and passion will be major assets.”

Kiekow brings a wealth of communications and media ex-

perience to HSD. Prior to this appointment, he served as executive director of communications for Riverview Gardens School District. In that role, he led an overhaul of district-wide communications that included launching 13 websites, quadrupling the district’s social media reach, and establishing internal communication guidelines.

Kiekow honed his strategic communication skills as a public relations manager for the St. Louis Symphony. The Associated Press award-winning writer also spent seven years as a television reporter for media outlets across the country, including News 4 and Fox 2 in St. Louis.

“As a long-time North St. Louis County resident, I view this as an extraordinary opportunity to serve the community I love,” Kiekow said. “I look forward to celebrating the work of Hazelwood School District through consistent, creative, and compelling storytelling on multiple platforms.”

The Minneapolis native earned a bachelor’s degree in

journalism from the University of Minnesota, where he was a Ronald E. McNair Scholar and interned for the U.S. House of Representatives. Kiekow has also held key leadership roles in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., including the corresponding secretary and Project Alpha mentor.

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

EVENTS July 18: Golf tournament

The Jennings Do-Dads will hold their 27th annual Juvenile Justice Scholarship Golf Tournament with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Florissant Golf Club at 50 Country Club Lane in Florissant.

The tournament format will feature a four-player team, 18-hole scramble, with prizes being awarded to the top finishers in each of four flights.

Team entry cost (four players) is $360 and includes greens fees, cart, limited beverages at course, attendance prizes and the post-tournament BBQ luncheon and refreshments. Entry forms and fees are preferred by June 30, although you may register and pay up to the day of the tournament. You may also pay online with a credit/debit card via PayPal at www.jenningsdodads.org.

RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed 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.

Weekdays: Tax filing program volunteers Seeking greeters, appointment schedulers, and tax preparers to assist older adults in the St. Louis County Tax Filing Program. Training and mileage reimbursement is provided. For more information and to start the volunteer application process, contact the County Older Resident Programs and ask for Mike Nickel at 314-615-4021.

Weekdays: Volunteer drivers

The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reim-

Mondays: TOPS meeting

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. T.O.P.S.=Take Off Pounds Sensibly has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) 9135 Shelley Avenue, Overland, MO 63114. (Entrance is in the back on East Milton). TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight.

You may visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314540-5223.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: City council meetings

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

Mondays: Workshop meetings

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.

Mondays: A cappella singers

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 314-9936134.

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.

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: 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 636-634-6582 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 Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

Tuesdays: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting

Chapter 794 Vietnam Veterans Association meets on the third Tuesday of each month at VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.

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: Showme 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.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Doors at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314921-2316.

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, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served.

Please RVSP at 314-298-7444 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.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

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.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314994-3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314-839-7604.

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 314-653-5331.

Thursdays: Bingo

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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • June 24, 2020 Thursdays: Quilting guild

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.

Thursdays: checks

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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 831-3752 for more information.

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

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 314-660-1813.

Every Friday: Our Lady 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

Come check out the benefits of yoga at Calvary UCC, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Angela at 314801-8594 for more information.

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 314402-7025.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org

Saturdays: Clothing sale

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m.

For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support

On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314-605-3949.

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 4445 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. between Sinks Rd. and Lindbergh starting noon Sept. 15 thru Nov. 17; and in the spring, Feb. 2 thru March 8 rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Front Desk Volunteers Needed

4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314-653-5032.

1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting

Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

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Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

Diabetes Basics:

314-344-7024 for info or 314-344-7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or

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crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314-768-3201. Or 636-947-0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org

Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314653-5123.

Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314-344-6157.

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Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital

11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm.

Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314-344-6873.

Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314-839-3171.

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-3307269.

Sundays: meeting

Jennings

Do-Dads

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314-741-3737

HEALTH Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center.

Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954.

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Fort Zumwalt baseball player signed by Houston Astros Justin Dirden was a four-year starter and letter winner at Fort Zumwalt North High School. He was a three-time first-team All-District selection and hit .500 and registered a perfect field percentage his senior year.

His previous years Dirden hit .473 as a junior and .450 as a sophomore and helped the Panthers to 54 wins over his four-year career.

He was named Most Valuable Player along as a member of Team Missouri at PBR’s Midwest Future Game finishing his prep career hitting .500 with five home runs and 25 RBIs. Added to that he had four triples, scored 19 runs, swiped five bases and drew 10 walks en route to First-Team All-Gateway Athletic Conference honors in the Central Division as a senior and was selected to play in the 2015 East-West Senior All-Star Series in St. Charles.

His college career with Southeast Missouri, the outfielder from O’Fallon boasted a .900 slugging percentage and was 9-of-9 in stolen bases at the time his senior season ended. Dirden was also hitting .414 with

20 runs scored, 29 hits and had nine home runs and 26 RBI. This past week he signed as a free agent with the Houston Astros. * See you doing well in the future Soccer Ambush sign top player for a long-term contract The St. Louis Ambush has resigned forward Diego Boballia to a three-year contract.

Bobadilla thanked the Ambush organization saying, “I had an amazing experience this past season with the Ambush and am excited to be part of the growth they’ve shown every year.”

Bobadilla posted one goal and six assists in 12 games played for the Ambush during the 2019-20 season.

Prior to joining the Ambush, Bobadilla played for the Cedar Rapids Rampage during the 2015-16 season.

The Holland, Michigan native has also played for the US Men’s National Futsal team, has been a coach in the Milwaukee area for four years, and has played with the Croatian Eagles SC, United Players Soccer Academy,

WSG Futsal Club and Strike FC. Prior to turning pro, Bobadilla played collegiate soccer at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ambush head coach Hewerton praised Bobadilla’s technical skills, speed and intensity. “I firmly believe he will be even more effective next season with the added experience,” Hewerton said. Ambush co-owner and general manager Jeff Locker also expressed enthusiasm for Bobadilla’s future, saying, “He continues to be a bigger part of the organization and we look forward to his continued success.” * Talent continues on the squad Lindenwood to announce women’s hockey honors Lindenwood University will name the four Student-Athletes of the 2019/2020-year shortly.

The women’s hockey team placed 18 players on the CHA all-academic team for their outstanding work in the classroom.

Additionally, four players were named CHA Student-Athletes of the Year, including Kirsten Martin who earned the honor all four years during her career with the Lions.

Check back next week for the winners. * Exciting times

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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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 March 8, I went to a Sunday evening showing of “Onward,” a fun, family-friendly adventure about two brothers who use magic to spend one more day with their deceased wizard father. At that time, theaters had not shut down and social distancing had just arrived. I was able to buy a ticket and purchase concessions as I normally would, but I noticed the crowd was significantly lighter than usual, especially for a Pixar movie.

A few days later, movie theaters across the country closed their doors, including the Regal Cinema location that I had visited. It made sense because auditoriums have never been places where moviegoers can socially distance. That is especially true if you are sitting in an aisle seat and people must squeeze by you to get to the lobby. Ticket lines for hot releases were never a place to stand six feet apart either.

As a fan who loves movie theaters, the shutdown has been difficult. I watch a lot of movies at home, but nothing compares to viewing them in theaters. That is why I was happy to see that chains such as Regal and AMC Theaters will begin reopening loca-

As CNN Business reported, AMC Theaters, another notable chain, also is planning a mid-July reopening of their locations. Their focus is keeping their customers and staff safe by following local, national and international guidelines (AMC is owned by the Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group.) The CNN piece also mentioned that AMC is working with Clorox on their in-house cleaning protocols.

The timing here is tied to what is left of the summer movie season.

Photo courtesy Bigstock Under normal circumstances, potential blockbusters films would have tions in July. Despite my enthusiasm, I still arrived followed by a new batch for the July have some concerns about the safeguards 4 weekend. Since theaters were closed over and procedures that will be put into place. Memorial Day weekend, it is important that Will these be enough to keep everyone safe? the chains take advantage of the July releases Planning to reopen their theaters by July of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” and Disney’s 10, Regal Cinemas outlined their new safe- live action adaptation of “Mulan.” ty procedures on their website. Contactless With theater capacity potentially cut in payments have become more common, and half, some of the chains may show the new the theater chain has made it possible to pur- releases in as many as four auditoriums chase both tickets and concessions through at a time. That means those who want to their mobile app. Within the auditoriums, come back to see the new films should have they plan to use ULV (Ultra Low Volume) a chance to do so. If the cleaning protocols foggers to sanitize all the seats. The process are as advertised, the theater experience is non-toxic and reported to be fast drying. should be relatively safe as well.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

Moore On Life My husband and I have been cooped up for too long with this quarantine thing and we’re going a little bonky wonk. Just the other day I called him by the cat’s name. No, that’s not proof I’m bonky wonk; the proof is he answered to it. He’s certifiably bonks to the wonks.

When will it end? Maybe there’s a ray of hope because our state decided to color code the level of risk so we citizens would know what action to take.

The coding goes as follows: Red – high risk. Don’t even think of leaving the house under penalty of law!

Orange – moderate risk. We may briefly look out of our window blinds at midnight then quickly crawl back under the bed until further notice.

Yellow – low risk. We can sit on our back porch from 5 a.m. until 5:15 a.m. only if it’s encased in Plexiglass. We are also required to have oxygen tank hoses firmly attached to our nose holes.

Green – new normal. We may walk down the sidewalk in front of our house only if we are wearing a Hefty garbage bag with eye slots. We must also carry a large can of Lysol spray with us at all times. In the event we do encounter another human being; we must spray that person until our can is emptied then tuck and roll and dive back inside our house and bolt all locks securely.

So the coding was lowered to yellow approaching green. We thought it seemed like a safe time to get out and maybe go on a little daytrip since

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By Cindy Moore we had been stay-cationing in place since March.

I went down my list of ideas.

“How about the nearby National Park?”

“Closed.”

“Well then a trip to the local park. We’ll take the grand kiddies.”

“Nope. Playground is shut down with yellow police tape.

Looks like a murder scene.”

“What about the mall? We’ll just walk around.”

“The bathrooms are locked up. But if you’re willing to go out in the parking lot and water the nearby bushes like us men then…”

“Never mind!”

“I have a great idea,” my husband said.

Day 106 of lockdown: Made popcorn, watched a movie. Told our cat, Scooter, to get off the couch; husband got up and sat on the floor.

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. Angelou and Rudolph 6. Mason’s load 9. Bobby Pickett’s “Monster ____” 13. Infection from contaminated water or food 14. Formerly Cassius Clay 15. Slow, musically speaking 16. ____ Ste. Marie, Ontario 17. Bonding words 18. Like draft beer 19. *Cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice 21. *Tropical cocktail favorite 23. Motion of approval 24. *Home of pisco sour 25. Smoker’s residue 28. Big butte 30. *It has both white and dark rum 35. Popular BBQ side 37. Pea houses 39. *Hold your drink aloft in honor 40. “Downton Abbey” countess 41. Subject of 17th century Dutch mania 43. Cote d’Azur locale 44. Teatro alla Scala offering 46. Sushi selection 47. Kind of jeans fit

48. *She famously disliked the eponymous drink 50. Chesterfield or ulster 52. Bro’s sib 53. Long and lean 55. Petting spot 57. *Negroni and boulevardier ingredient 61. Time for the big bowl games 65. Unethical loaner’s practice 66. Designed to guarantee equal rights 68. Cooler manufacturer 69. #38 Down, pl.

70. Atlantic catch 71. Musical ensemble 72. Rodeo Drive tree 73. It’s of the beholder 74. Rosetta Stone, e.g.

DOWN 1. Difficult situation 2. Antioxidant-rich berry 3. Common contraction 4. Kind of wrench 5. TV’s popular portmanteau 6. Let it down to relax?

7. *____ fashioned 8. D in LED 9. Take-out handout 10. Nay sayer 11. Sun, e.g.

12. Indigenous people of

northeast Arizona 15. *Nespolino fruit 20. Highly skilled 22. Elbow rest 24. Portable lock 25. Fancy tie 26. Ski run 27. Sheik’s bevy 29. *Whiskey ___ 31. Charged particles 32. Flip side, pl.

33. Binary digits code 34. Things on a list 36. “Star Trek” speed 38. Fodder holder 42. Eloise’s residence 45. Quiets 49. Otitis organ 51. *Popular mixer, pl.

54. Brother’s daughter 56. Should 57. Turning point 58. World’s largest continent 59. *To warm wine or cider and add spices 60. Junior ball 61. Green gemstone 62. Burn-soothing plant 63. Agitate 64. Yesteryear 67. *First name in cola and grenadine

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