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March 31, 2021

The write stuff

A third grader at Lee Hamilton Elementary School in Ferguson publishes her first book to inspire readers of all ages

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By Charlotte Beard While some third graders were entertaining fantasies of being a princess, a knight, or superhero, a third grader at Lee Hamilton Elementary School in Ferguson was working on her first book and thinking of ways to help people in the community.

Haleigh Andrea Ingram, a student at Lee Hamilton Elementary School has authored her first book – “I Am: Everything They Said I Couldn’t Be.” Her book signing and meet and greet was announced for March 27 at Ferguson’s HollyLou Entertainment.

“We have the power to be who we aspire to be,” states Ingram. “So many women and men have paved the way, making sacrifices for young people like you and me.”

Ingram shared that what inspired her to write the book was the story of Harriet Tubman which gives an account of the former slave’s escape and her return to help many slaves reach freedom via the Underground Railroad.

“I love black history,” she stated. “I want all of the children my age to love it as much as I do.”

Ingram states that her book, which she wrote in four to six months, appeals to anyone of any age group. When asked if she already has a second book in mind she would like to write, Ingram said that she wants to create a coloring book to accompany “I Am…” Book writing appears to be a family affair.

Ingram’s mother, Tamika Johnson, wrote and published her own book a month earlier than her daughter’s book last year. Ingram was inspired by her mother who also helped

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her with the writing of her book.

“My mom is my greatest inspiration because when I saw her writing her book it made me want to write my own book about history,” said Ingram of her mom’s book “Find & Keep Your Happy.”

Ingram was also encouraged by her mother to serve in her community with the creation of Haleigh Kouture Kids Community Action (HKCA).

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‘WRITE’ from cover “For the past five years we’ve partnered with elementary schools in the Walnut Park area as well as Cardinal Glennon hospital to provide clothing, food and resources for children and their families,” stated Johnson. “We adopt families and schools throughout the year to make sure needs are met for everyone we touch. This year we are setting the bar higher to do more now that we have our 501c3. When Haleigh was five years old, she asked if we could do more in the community, and more for the children in the hospital and Get your event or good news published in Community News: email your information in calendar and article formats to editor@mycnews.com.

their families. This is when HKCA was born.”

Johnson states that more information about the nonprofit can be found on Ingram’s website as updates become available: https://iamhaleighandrea. com. For more information about “I Am: Everything They Said I Couldn’t Be” visit the website or Amazon.com.

Submitted images Haleigh Andrea Ingram, a student at Lee Hamilton Elementary School has authored her first book – “I Am: Everything They Said I Couldn’t Be.”

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By Dr. Miranda Ming and Dr. Rhonda M. Key

How does AIM provide the foundation for post-pandemic education?

The pandemic has forever changed the face of education. The challenges in urban education have intensified. As educators brace for these additional challenges, such as modifying curriculum to fit virtual learning, teaching hybrid models (virtual and in-person instruction), all while facing their personal fears for their safety and health. Building and district leadership must be prepared to address these challenges while ensuring the safety of students and staff. During and post-COVID-19 demands “moral leadership.” According to the World Economic Forum, “Moral leadership is providing values or meaning for people to live by, inspiration to act and motivation to hold oneself accountable.”

A.I.M. which stands for “Attitude, Intention, and Mechanics” continue to provide a blueprint for urban education.

trauma of students and the secondary trauma of many educators.

Attitude: ccording to Duke University, attitude is “Moral beliefs and ethical decisions – why and how people, organizations, and societies think and behave the way they do.”

As educators across the country begin to prepare for the return of scholars full-time, it is important to dissect the essential part that attitude plays in our decision-making.

Though the challenges seem insurmountable from socio-emotional trauma, academic gaps, educators’ and students’ personal fears and challenges resulting from hybrid or virtual learning. Moral leaders lead with empathy. Moral educational leaders must seek to listen and understand the discomforts and fears of teachers during and post COVID-19.

Displaying empathy must be at the forefront and is demonstrated by actively listening and seeking understanding. Teachers and students bring individual deserve leaders who are focused on establishing safe, learning environments through collaborative decision making. A moral leader demonstrates a positive attitude that respects diverse perspective and does run away from the challenges, but faces them head on. We must acknowledge the socio-emotional

Mechanics: This is the execution of a detailed and well-devised plan that incorporates a rigorous instruction climate that incorporates resources to support and nurture the whole child.

As a moral leader, the planning for the post-COVID educational climate began yesterday. Our families and staff cannot wait.

Consider this list in order to draft action plans for the 2021-2022 school year. It’s just around the corner!

Intentionality: Intentionality is a laser-focused approach to addressing the needs of all constituents, while also encouraging academic growth. The intentionality continues when recruiting and hiring staff, preparing the building for safe environments for educators and students, implementing an in-person or hybrid (in-person and virtual learning) instruction strategies, instruction delivery structures (synchronous vs asynchronous), establishing building check in and out systems, using appropriate technology tools and platforms, and most important, traumas created by deaths, loss of income and living spaces.

In order to intentionally address concerns moral leaders must intentionally put action into motion (mechanics).

1. Sanitizing classroomsa. Plan for teachers and students to keep rooms sanitized 2. Personal trauma- deaths, loss of income, students working to support household a.

Offer targeted school psychologist and mental health support for staff and students 3. Students and staff entering and exiting the building a. Entry and exit plan for students and staff b. Cafeteria/lunch procedures 4. Teaching hybrid model- synchronous virtual and in-person learning

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Instructional plan for both hybrid and in-person learning 5. Sanitizing the building a. School operations and facilities plan 6. Contact tracing positive cases a. Contact tracing procedures to eliminate COVID spread b. Isolate anyone exhibiting symptoms 7. Students coming in and out of classroom a. Mask requirements b. Passing period/transitions 8. Teacher safety when interacting with students a. Protective shields - teachers and students in classroom 9. Sports and spectators a. Practice, game and spectator protocols Through the lens of moral leadership the authors facilitate professional development regarding the implementation of A.I.M. If you want to learn more, please contact Dr. Miranda Ming and or Dr. Rhonda Key at KMeddesign@gmail.com.

Dr. Rhonda M. Key has served as a teacher and administrator in suburban, rural, and urban school districts throughout her career.

Currently, she serves has Principal/Director of Secondary Education- Community Partnerships in Jennings School District. Dr. Miranda Ming, Assistant Principal, at Jennings School District’s College &Career Prep Academy is a devoted educator. She attended Alabama A&M University, but obtained her Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate Degree from the University of Missouri St. Louis.

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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Rainbow Village unveils new name and new logo Rainbow Village has completed an extensive rebrand reflecting its legacy as the leading housing provider for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the region. At the heart of this rebranding is a change of its name to Promise Community Homes and a new brand identity. The rebranding solidifies the organization’s stance as the leader in offering unique housing solutions and uncompromising accommodation for individuals with complex needs.

“Promise Community Homes’ rebrand pays homage to our forty-seven-year history while positioning our organization for future growth. We continually strive to be the best at everything we do every day, for every resident,” said Erin Eberhard, Executive Director of Promise Community Homes.

Added Joanna Jones-Raymond, Director of Develop-

ment and Community Relations, “The rebrand is not cosmetic. Our new logo better represents our organization’s central mission — to be the preferred housing provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and positions Promise Community Homes as an innovative and forward-thinking leader in our industry.”

The organization’s new name underscores its promise to be the property management and housing partner of choice for individuals and families with complex needs.

The new logo depicts a home with a keyhole image, representing safety and security, and the residents themselves — residing in an accessible home (on a ramp).

Using a contemporary font and color palette, the logo radiates strength, vitality, and passion for the organiza-

Still In This Together:

tion’s essential services.

“While our name is changing, our commitment to our residents, families, and community is unwavering,” continued Eberhard.

“We are striving to inspire new generations of partners and advocates.”

With the recent rebranding, the organization continues positioning itself as the preferred provider of safe and affordable neighborhood homes for the intellectually disabled, some with complex accessibility needs.

To experience the new brand assets and to learn more about Promise Community Homes, visit PromiseCommunityHomes.org/brand.

By Vicki Bahr

The Easter of the magically appearing jelly beans Easter was a special time when we were kids.

New lacy white socks, patent leather shoes, frilly dresses and fancy white gloves were the first harbingers of spring for my sisters and me.

And that year, being the eldest, I was privileged for the first time to carry a white wicker purse in the shape of a drum, with a gold clasp which opened the side of the purse for me to put my handkerchief and any other private possessions I chose inside.

Our families each had a particular holiday to host. My grandparents brought everyone together at Christmas, our family chopped and baked, brought out the good linen and china and woke to the wonderful smell of a huge turkey that had been browning in the electric roasting oven in the basement since 5 a.m. on our holiday, Thanksgiving. And my aunt and uncle hosted many memorable Easters.

None of the houses was large enough for the number of people involved, and there were folding chairs, boards across homemade sawhorses to create tables in spare bedrooms, and constant bedlam with all the kids, but there are so many wonderful memories from those magical holidays.

That particular Easter, the ham smelled even better that I ever remembered, homemade rolls were baking and my uncle was sitting in his recliner happily cracking red pistachio nuts between his teeth as we piled into the living room.

It was warm, so I was on my way to my aunt and uncle’s bedroom to drop off my sisters’ and my sweaters. My Aunt Nan caught my eye as I passed the kitchen. “An Easter purse!” she exclaimed, wiping her wet hands on the kitchen towel as she came over to give me a hug. “Oh, my gosh, how grown up you are!” And she meant it. She was my godmother, a hugger and one of the sincerest women you could ever know.

“Go on and put all your stuff on the bed. The boys know not to bother anything, and Grandma and Grandpa will be here soon.”

The boys not bothering anything was not a given, and we both knew it. I was going to make it my business to check on my purse on a regular basis that day, because I, having only sisters, knew that the boy cousins could not be trusted one little

bit.

Aunt Nan met my grandparents at the door and just happened to mention that I should be sure to show my Easter purse to Grandma. I was so proud! But when I opened the gold clasp to show her the inside, with the pretty little handkerchief with the embroidered “V” she had given me for Christmas, I was surprised to find two pink jellybeans inside.

Never one to pass up a jellybean, I popped one into my mouth and offered Grandma the other one. And so began the Easter of the magically appearing jellybeans.

Each time I checked on my purse it was in the same spot I’d left it, and each time I opened the clasp, there were two jellybeans inside, which I promptly ate. There were bowls of Easter candy on the end tables, of course, but not any jellybeans.

And I was too busy keeping all the younger kids busy with relay races and Easter egg hunts in the backyard to keep them from being underfoot in the kitchen, to stand guard outside the bedroom door and catch the jellybean giver. Truth be told, I didn’t want to know. That would have seemed ungrateful, somehow, and I was always one to enjoy a little mystery and a touch of magic. I didn’t want the spell to be broken.

I don’t remember how many total jellybeans I was gifted, how the au gratin potatoes or coconut cake tasted, or even if the boy cousins were particularly troublesome that Easter. But I remember perfectly the little wicker purse with the white lace handkerchief inside that made the perfect nest for my surprise jellybeans, the hug from my godmother, and the happiness that magical Easter still gives me.

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 49 years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere.

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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School Hazelwood School District named energy efficiency champion by Ameren Missouri Hazelwood School District has been named Energy Efficiency Champion by Ameren Missouri. The district received the award for achieving greater energy savings than any other business or organization in the Ameren Missouri service territory in 2020.

“This recognition is evidence of our district’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and environmental responsibility, which both play crucial roles in our efforts to leave a better world for our students,” said Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, Superintendent of HSD. In an effort to be more energy efficient, the district completed 33 incentive projects in 2020 through the Ameren Missouri BizSavers Program and was able to save more than 8 million kilowatt-hours (kWh). The projects included the upgrade of

lighting and inefficient equipment to create a better learning environment.

HSD was recognized as an Energy Efficiency Champion during a virtual event on March 9.

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EVENTS March 31: Children’s art event

The Ferguson Art Festival includes a live exhibit of art by local children, as well as an online exhibit, and creation of a catalog of the art. Deadline is

March 31. Details are at: https://goodshepherdarts.org/childrens-events Direct questions to 314-769-9806 or info@goodshepherdarts.org.

April 10: Shredding event

The 10th Annual “Free Document

Shredding Day” will be held at St. Ferdinand Park and traffic will be directed accordingly. The event is from 9:30 a.m. to noon (or until trucks reach their capacity). Bring your sensitive tax, bank or financial records from home to be shredded right in front of you. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect and the wearing of masks will be required. You may bring up to five bags or boxes. No three ring binders, hanging file folders, CD’s, DVD’s or hard bound books. The event is also open to the public.

RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

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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.

Weekdays: Tax filing program volunteers

ship for new members.

Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed

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.

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.

Mondays: TOPS meeting

Tuesdays: Bingo

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 314-993-6134.

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 314-9212132. For a limited period the Chapter will pay for one (1) year member-

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 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 314-9212132. Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.

Tuesdays: TOPS pounds sensibly)

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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.

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CarShield Field in O’Fallon will have several former Cardinals in a home run derby The O’Fallon Hoots announced that Brandon Moss and Adam Kennedy have signed on for the 2021 MLB Alumni Home Run Derby at CarShield Field on June 5. The pair will join former Cardinals’ outfielders Jim Edmonds and Rick Ankiel on the Home Run Derby lineup.

Brandon Moss played 11 seasons in the big leagues, including part of the 2015 season and the 2016 campaign with the Cardinals. The Georgia-native hit 160 home runs in his 1,016-game MLB career. His three most powerful seasons came from 2012-2014 in Oakland where he hit 76 home runs in that span. Moss hit 32 home runs for the Cardinals during his time with the club.

Adam Kennedy broke into the Major Leagues with the Cardinals in 1999 and returned to the Redbirds for two seasons from 2007 and 2008. The California-native spent the majority of his MLB career with the Angels, winning a World Series in 2002. Kennedy retired from baseball in 2014 after a 14-year career where he hit .272 with 80 homers and 1,641 games played.

About the O’Fallon Hoots: The O’Fallon Hoots began play in O’Fallon in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season. For tickets, merchandise, or any team information, visit www.OfallonHoots.com * Remembering the former players Ambush end season The St. Louis Ambush play their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL).

The St. Louis Ambush fell 7-4 to the Kansas City Comets in the first game of their Ron New-

man Cup playoff series Friday night at the Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri.

They moved to the Family Arena to play the second game of the best of three.

Unfortunately, they did not fair well as the Ambush concluded their postseason run with a 6-2 loss to the Kansas City Comets Sunday afternoon.

The loss ends the Ambush season, while Kansas City advances to the semifinal round in the MASL Ron Newman Cup Playoffs.

For more information go to www.STLAmbush. com * A great short season for the club UMSL gives top soccer team first loss The University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s soccer team picked up a key victory on Sunday afternoon, upsetting No. 3 ranked Maryville, 2-1, as the Tritons also celebrated Senior Day. Prior to the contest, the Tritons recognized their graduating players, including Kyle Coleman, Zach Druhe, Masoud Hesabian, Anton Mukhin and Max Wootten.

Freshman Drew Schenk scored his first career goal in the 48th minute, breaking the scoreless game three minutes into the second half with senior Omer Krdzic assisting on the score.

Druhe then made it 2-0 in the 76th minute when he converted the penalty kick, while Maryville would end the shutout 90 seconds later.

The Saints held a 13-6 advantage in shots, including a 7-4 edge in shots on goal. Mukhin made five saves in goal.

This is the second straight year UMSL was victorious over the nationally ranked Saints, as the Tritons posted a 1-0 win over then No. 2 ranked Maryville last year.

UMSL improved to five wins with two defeats and ties as Maryville drops their first loss coupled with seven victories. * Great victory

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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t’s that time of year again when nearly everyone wants to be outside all day, every day.

These are the times kids have been waiting for all year long.

The sun is shining bright in the sky, the flowers are blooming and the temperature is rising every minute. Spring and summer are typically full of fun, laughter, family and friends – not to mention great recipes everyone can enjoy indoors and outdoors throughout the warmer months.

Try this Sunshine Smoothie for something cool and refreshing during the sunny seasons. This recipe will have nearly everyone feeling re-energized and ready for more warm weather. It’s a perfect afternoon pick-me-up after a long day of yard work, sunbathing or swing-set climbing. It can cool you down and has a fruity flavor that is almost irresistible.

When thinking about recipes to try this spring, consider taking advantage of fresh fruits and vegetables at grocery stores and farmer’s markets. There can be so many wonderful flavors to try. For example, this recipe includes grapefruit (a less commonly used fruit), fresh orange and ripe bananas.

With the heat coming and fresh ingredients available, this smoothie may quickly become one of your family’s new favorites. It’s light, smooth and has that fresh fruit taste you often crave when the sun is blazing.

It’ll be nearly impossible to resist a sweet, bright and creamy smoothie after a long day of play out in the sun.

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Ingredients: 2 cups orange juice

1 c up vanilla yogurt

2 cups grapefruit juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 bananas, peeled and cut into chunks Directions: In blender, blend orange juice, grapefruit juice, banana chunks, yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth. Serve immediately.

Note: If smoothie is too tart, reduce to 1 cup grapefruit juice.

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‘The Falcon and the Winter Solider’ is a solid addition to Disney+

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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.

hen Marvel makes sure to bring flowers.

Studios has The two leads in “The Falcon firm control of their iconic and the Winter Solider” are characters, the results are typipowerful heroes who return to cally excellent. Case-in-point: normal life after the Blip. Sam “The Falcon and the Winter reunites with his sister Sarah Soldier,” a new Marvel original (Adepero Oduye) who took series that debuted on Disney+ over the family fishing business on March 19, 2021 (new epiin Louisiana, but it is not a hapsodes drop weekly on Fridays). py reunion. She wants to sell The storyline follows two hethe business and move on, but roes from “Avengers: Endgame” Sam believes his heroic deeds and shows how each man has can swing a bank loan to help been coping with life in a world them expand. Unfortunately, turned upside-down. putting “superhero” on a loan “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” photo courtesy Marvel Studios Anthony Mackie reprises his application doesn’t always work role as Sam Wilson (a.k.a. Falcon), a good friend and protégé of Cap- out well. tain America. In the closing moments of “Endgame,” Steve Rogers Sam and Bucky are linked together thanks to their friendship with (Chris Evans) hands Sam his iconic shield as well as the mantle of Steve Rogers. As is the case with most Marvel Studios productions, Captain America. As “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” explains, the writing is what makes this series shine. The first episode opens Sam doesn’t think that he should carry the shield and the responsi- with Anthony Mackie’s Sam taking on some world-class terrorists bilities it carries so he turns it over to the government. He also was a while trying to save a soldier’s life. This is a good scene but it can’t victim of “The Blip” that made billions of people disappear and then compare to the intense conversations Sam has with Sarah over family reappear unaged five years later. legacies and being practical with their money.

Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), on the other hand, is dealing with Without giving two much away, the final moments of the first epithe fact that he is 106 years old and has been fighting most of his life. sode contain a cliffhanger that sets up the rest of the series. I’m anxBefore the final battle in “Avengers: Endgame,” he had been at peace ious to see where Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan take their charwith himself as a guest in the technologically advanced nation of acters. Sam Wilson has the same sense of duty as Steve Rogers and I’m Wakanda. Barnes’ therapist Dr. Raynor (a no-nonsense Amy Aquino) hoping that he finally takes up the mantle he deserves. challenges him to make more friends or at least return the texts that “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is available on Disney+. New Sam Wilson has been sending. Bucky even tries his hand at dating and episodes of the series drop on Fridays.

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Yeggs

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Crossword: The 1960s

‘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 Well, well, well look who’s another year older? The pandemic!

Only a year? It feels more like a decade. Now, before you get your gift, let’s first recall all the special goodies you’ve given to us this past year: You’ve certainly changed fashion for us. No one dresses up anymore. Should we call it the relaxed look; the casual look; the grunge look? I think it’s best to refer to it as the I-have-nowhere-to-go-noting-to-do-no one-to impress look. Maybe the nopants-no-worries style.

Socializing is different. We used to invent excuses for not congregating with family. Aunt Fiona would call to invite us over for her cats’ annual birthday party. This year, she planned a fish theme.

She planned to puree salmon and pour it into dogshaped molds. That way, her spoiled kitties and their birthday guests could enjoy biting the canine’s heads off and chewing up their little bodies.

Before COVID there was no getting out of it.

This year I thought I had it simple.

“Sure thing,” I said, “What…achoo…time should we be there?”

“Hey! Are you coming down with something?”

Fiona asked.

“Me? No, just a tad dizzy, but there is this weird-colored drainage coming out of my nasal passages and my stomach has been kind of wonky-bubbly. Probably nothing, I’ll be fine.” I thought we’d get off the hook easy.

“Great, just gargle with some Purell and get over here fast!” Click!

Being prepared has now caught on. It used to be those preppers seemed weird for cramming oodles of supplies in their basements waiting for the zombie apocalypse. Now stocking up on items doesn’t seem like such a kook idea.

By Cindy Moore

Unhappy birthday I find myself going down the well-stocked aisle of TP and tossing in a few extra six-packs. Do I have cases of it at home in my basement? Yes. Do I need any more? No, but flashbacks of me being stranded on the potty peeling off the last remaining shreds of paper stuck to the roll has me in a panic. So I circle back and drop in another sixpack, this one extra quilted.

So thanks pandemic for all your lovely gifts now here’s yours: a birthday poem.

Roses are red, COVID is dread, May you celebrate no more birthdays, And soon find yourself dead.

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. *Kennedy and Ruby 6. Credit card acr.

9. Just in case 13. Yemeni’s neighbor 14. Scheduled to arrive 15. *First full-disk image of it was taken in 1966 16. Alleviated 17. Wildfire remains 18. One born to Japanese immigrants 19. *”Catch-22” author 21. *Oscar-winning leading lady of “Mary Poppins” 23. Green or black beverage 24. Piercing woodwind 25. Mom in U. K. 28. ____ and drab 30. Good-for-nothing 35. *TV’s Batman, ____ West 37. Figure skater’s jump 39. Make happy 40. Hitchhiker’s quest 41. *”Wilt the ____” of pro basketball 43. Femur, e.g.

44. Cut it out 46. Away from port 47. Largest organ of human body 48. Like anti-cruelty society 50. Same as #42 Down

52. Even, to a poet 53. Roaster’s spot 55. *It’s the loneliest number 57. *Sam Walton’s company 61. *Haircut popularized by the Beatles 64. Relating to axis 65. PC brain 67. *Sting Ray and Mustang, e.g.

69. Threshing hand tool 70. *”On ____ Majesty’s Secret Service” 71. Dostoyevsky’s novel, with The 72. Seaside bird 73. Tibetan ox 74. Condemn DOWN 1. *Hasbro’s G. I. 2. Same as ayah 3. Four six-packs 4. Genuflected 5. Sashayed 6. Month of Purim 7. Abscess contents 8. Repair 9. Bear’s den 10. Gaelic tongue 11. Meat and potato dish 12. Not that 15. Take to one’s heart

20. ____ Grey and James ____ Jones 22. Noggin or dome 24. #24 Across players 25. *____ on Washington 26. Farewell in Paris 27. Address to a woman 29. Just a little 31. Young socialites, for short 32. Call forth 33. *Barbara Eden starred as one 34. *First American astronaut to orbit the Earth 36. Table in Spanish 38. Type of bargain 42. Best not mentioned 45. Ultimate goal 49. Slightly pointed on a Hobbit 51. Pro bono 54. Scratchy’s nemesis 56. Chopin piece 57. Drift 58. Rod for a hot rod 59. One with pants on fire?

60. Street in Anytown, USA 61. Darkness or gloom 62. Relating to ear 63. Poverty-stricken 66. Cause of Princess’ downfall 68. Pig’s home SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9