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June 10, 2020

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STLCC-Florissant Valley is just one of many local campuses facing budget shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Local colleges and universities hard-hit as state of Missouri cuts funding to higher education amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Charlotte Beard Working communities and businesses are not alone in suffering the negative impacts COVID-19 has on finances. Colleges and universities have been hard-hit by the withholding of some state funding which has been one of the results of the 2020 pandemic.

However, some institutions, such as St. Louis Community College (STLCC) and University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL) are already implementing ways to combat the shortfalls.

Dr. Jeff L. Pittman, STLCC Chancellor stated that in April a portion of the institution’s state funding had been withheld. That was followed by another withholding which also affected other colleges and universities. The funds were for the current 2020 fiscal year which ends in June.

“They’ve withheld 16 percent of our bud-

get, that’s approximately $7 million. Our assumption is that we may very well see another withhold next year, which could easily be another 16 percent. The state is in a difficult situation and we all understand. Because of the pandemic, many businesses have virtually shut down; they are just not paying the tax rate going to the state. (In addition), the state has delayed income tax returns, so they aren’t getting near the level of tax revenue (previously received).”

One of the major steps STLCC has decided to take to address the pending cuts is a pay furlough for its senior leadership.

Pittman stated, “We agreed to six days, but we very well may go through another six days to take us through the entire fiscal year. On an annualized basis, taking one day a month

that comes to a five percent reduction of our salaries.”

The administration is looking to complete the initial six days of furloughs spread out over the course of July through December for the 15 senior leaders.

“We thought it was important that the senior leadership do something initially,” stated Pittman. “Because this may set an example as we begin to work with other groups of employees and our bargaining units. We are trying to help with the budget reductions that we are receiving. So, even though the number is small, as leaders I thought it was important that we set an example early on with what we are trying to do to help with this situation.”

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‘BUDGET’ from cover Among the other strategies STLCC will implement is a freeze on its high number of vacant positions which it held due to its competitive labor market. Labor markets have changed with the current changes in the economy.

In addition to freezing hires, STLCC leadership has reduced travel to assist with its financial concerns. According to Pittman, outside of any pending national or state meetings, meetings have primarily been moved to online.

Pittman shared that the institution’s COVID-19 Budget Response team is providing recommendations to leadership for reducing operational costs. He anticipates that one of those recommendations will be to reduce spending for professional development. According to Pittman, the institution has spent “quite a bit” on professional development and they have already begun to preemptively take steps to reduce that area.

In addition, this summer the institution is offering 17 percent fewer course sections – primarily general education. However, summer enrollment has increased from past years. An upside to all available summer classes being online is that STLCC will automatically save on utility costs.

“We will have staff coming in and out,” stated Pittman. “But I would imagine for the majority of the summer we will be working remotely as we wait to see what the state, city and county guide-

lines are for allowing people to go back to work.”

Pittman stated that though he anticipates most of the fall classes will be online, STLCC is working on plans for its on-ground classes. He shared that the college has several plans already in place that would allow faculty to re-engage with students in a safe manner.

“I would anticipate that we will have some on-ground classes,” he stated. “We will have to be compliant with CDC, city and county guidelines. For example, if we offer a class, we cannot have more than 10 people in a room; the room (must) be big enough to space everyone out by six feet. These will probably be mainly career programs (i.e., IT, culinary arts, etc.) that you can’t do in an online format.”

STLCC has offered a free course to students this summer who are either going to be enrolled or trying a college class for the first time. According to Pittman, STLCC had 1,700 students take advantage of the offer.

“We are doing everything we can to work with our student population to make it easy to enroll,” stated Pittman. “I believe that we have put a lot of things in place that has made us a better and stronger institution. We are coming up with some creative IT solutions for students to be able to enroll easily. We changed our admissions process to help make that a little better.”

Pittman stated the institution has also implemented technology enhancements to impact student life by connecting students to things such as student clubs and organizations. In addition, the course management system blackboard is being used to host video conferencing for students to participate in open mic nights, trivia nights and virtual Zumba fitness classes.

“Staff are really getting creative to try to engage our students and make them feel like they’re part of the college,” stated Pittman.

According to Public Relations/Content Manager for UMSL, Steve Walentik, UMSL has been absorbing a $4.7 million budget reduction in state funding over the past three months and recently learned that they will incur an additional $3.2 million in withholding in state funds for the month of June. Walentik also shared that some of UMSL’s shortfall is due to the refunds to students who moved from the campus-owned housing

midway through the spring semester.

Slightly different from one of STLCC’s strategies involving some initial temporary salary reductions, UMSL is implementing a tiered salary reduction.

“There’s a sliding scale on how much salaries are being reduced,” states Walentik. “The university tried to spread more of the financial burden on the reductions on higher earners, so that those making under $50,000 a year are not having their salaries reduced, while those making $125,000 are facing a 10 percent salary reduction. There are tiers in between where the cuts are 2.5 percent, five percent and 7.5 percent.”

The reductions will affect approximately 52 percent of all faculty and staff. In addition to these reductions, UMSL has restricted hiring and spending, and it will utilize its reserve funds to cover the latest state withholding of funds.

Walentik shared that the university has seen a four percent increase in year-over-year summer enrollment. Though all offered summer classes will be online, its course fees have been waived. To help ease financial pressure for students, online course fees for the fall will be waived as well.

“The university is preparing to welcome students back to campus for the fall semester,” stated Walentik, “but with blended classes that could be more easily shifted online if the region sees another spike in cases of the coronavirus.”

Walentik explained that those blended classes consist of on-ground and online classes.

“When the decision was made to move classes online in March as the pandemic was starting to impact the St. Louis region, there were some faculty members who had never really taught online or used online components in their classes,” he stated. “Their courses had to be adapted in a matter of days. Obviously, that was difficult, though everyone did the best they could and was successful. With more time to prepare, the university is taking steps to ensure faculty members already have online elements built into their courses, though the university intends to be holding classes on campus when the fall semester begins.”

COMMUNITY VOICES

By Dr. Misty C. Farr

A peace of mind Last year, my summer article was about the dangers of sunburn. This year, I don’t even know where to begin. I don’t know that we will ever be the same; I don’t know if that is a good or bad thing; I don’t know if the worse is behind us or ahead of us.

We have endured life-altering times.

Many of us have only read about quarantines and pandemics. It happens in other places; it was never supposed to happen to us. Most of us went along to get along; some of us were resistant; others were afraid.

No matter which side of the global pandemic you fall on, this pandemic has challenged us both physically and mentally. I’ve watched my husband go from annoyed, to resistant, to I have no idea, but it isn’t right.

Ironically, May was Mental Health

Awareness Month. A time not only to remember those who may suffer from mental health issues but also to realize (fittingly) that all of us can be affected by events. COVID-19 has affected us all.

You may feel anxious, afraid, uncertain, overwhelmed, or even angry. It’s okay to have these feelings. We’ve been kept away from our friends and family; some of us were not able to say goodbye to a cherished love one; our daily and weekly routines have been upended; we’ve watched our financial security dissipate in weeks; our children have been affected and we don’t know how deep that is yet; some of us have lost our life’s work.

We have a long road to recovery. This is the time that we have to be most honest about our feelings. The time we have to work to engage each other and help our

neighbors.

Tell a corny joke, make someone laugh, laugh, and remember to smile. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tell someone. If you need help or know someone that does call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.

Dr. Misty C. Farr is the Pharmacy Manager of the Florissant Walmart and is Chair of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., The Links, Inc., and the League of Black Women.

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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Hazelwood reopens facilities, some closures and employee furloughs remain in effect Hazelwood City Hall reopened all facilities permitted by the St. Louis County Re-Opening Guidelines to the public on June 1, including city hall, the police station and the public works garage.

At this time, the following facilities will remain closed: Municipal Court, the Community Center, Civic Center East, White Birch Bay Aquatic Center, the Sports Complex, Musick Park sprayground, and all playgrounds and park bathrooms. City parks will remain open subject to St. Louis County’s social distancing and congregating protocols.

The maximum occupancy of any city building shall be limited to 10 percent of the fire and building codes permitted total occupancy, excluding employees. The follow occupancy limits will be followed: • City Hall – 13 persons • Police Station – 13 persons • Public Works Garage – six persons Members of the public will be required to wear a mask

when visiting city facilities, except anyone exercising their right to vote. Members of the public that do not have business in the city facility shall wait outside unless with a family member. Persons waiting for a meeting or to pick up documents shall wait outside and will be called in. Further, no packages, boxes, reusable bags or similar containers, except purses, shall be permitted in city facilities.

City employees will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and be required to wear a mask when working with the public and other employees, following recommendations from the CDC. Additionally, all employees will be screened for COVID-19 related symptoms prior to the start of their shift.

In addition to the closures listed above, the city has canceled all summer camps for the upcoming summer, as well as the annual Fourth of July fireworks show and the Com-

It’s ‘Time To Fly’ to the 17th annual Red Cross St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive It’s “Time To Fly” and that means rolling up a sleeve and helping us save lives. The St. Louis Cardinals, Fox Sports Midwest and the American Red Cross invite fans to donate blood at the 17th annual St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive June 17-19. Everyone who attempts to donate will receive a specially designed St. Louis Cardinals T-shirt, while supplies last, and a $5 Amazon gift card code.

The St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive always comes at a critical time of year, but this year has presented new challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who have a desire to help others can step up to the plate and help save lives by participating in this year’s event. There are 17 locations associated with this year’s drive.

Since its inception in 2004, more than 13,350 blood donations have been collected at the St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive. This year we are anticipating collecting more than 900 donations of lifesaving blood.

17th Annual St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive: Wednesday, June 17 • 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave., O’Fallon.

• 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Orlando’s Banquet Room, 4300 Hoffmeister Ave., St. Louis.

• 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Eagle Springs Golf Course, 2575 Redman Ave., St. Louis.

Thursday, June 18 • 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Favazz’s on the Hill, 5201 Southwest Ave., St. Louis.

• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Woods Fort Restaurant & Banquet Center, #1 Country Club Drive, Troy.

• Noon to 6 p.m. at St. Charles Elks Lodge, 560 St. Peters Howell Road, St. Charles.

Friday, June 19 • Noon to 6 p.m. at St. Luke’s UMC, 2761 Telegraph Road, St. Louis.

Thanks to Amazon, all those who come to give June 1-30 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. Restrictions apply. Additional information and details are available at RedCrossBlood. org/Together.

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to ensure the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.

Donors of all blood types are needed at this year’s St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive. Those with types O, A negative and B negative blood are encouraged to make a Power Red donation at this blood drive. Power Red donors give a concentrated dose of red blood cells during a single donation, allowing them to maximize their impact.

During this type of donation, red blood cells are separated from other blood components, and the plasma and platelets are safely and comfortably returned to the donor.

Donated blood may be used to help accident victims, surgery patients, organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease. There is no substitute for donated blood products. Each day, the Red Cross must collect more than 13,000 blood donations to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,500 hospitals across the country.

How to donate blood: Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code CARDS or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information.

munity Art Fair. The 2020 Blue Ribbon Home Awards are postponed until 2021.

Due to the economic impact of the pandemic, the city of Hazelwood has implemented employee furloughs of all non-uniformed employees. Due to the furloughs, Hazelwood City Hall will be closed every Friday through June 26, with the option to extend the closure as needed.

Stay up-to-date with the latest information on the City’s response to the COVID-19 economic crisis and long-term solutions by visiting www.hazelwoodmo.org.

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African American blood donors critically needed to support sickle cell patients during coronavirus outbreak The American Red Cross encourages healthy individuals to make appointments to donate blood to ensure blood remains readily available for patients who still rely on transfusions during this uncertain time. Right now, African American blood donors are critically needed to help patients battling sickle cell disease amid this coronavirus outbreak.

Since mid-March, the number of African Americans donating blood with the Red Cross has dropped by more than half. This low donor turnout is largely due to blood drive cancellations at businesses, churches and schools and the disproportionate COVID-19 infection rates for African Americans compared to other groups.

“Blood transfusion helps patients with sickle cell disease – the most common genetic blood disease in the U.S. – and African American donors play an important role in their treatment,” said Dr. Yvette Miller, executive medical officer, Red Cross Blood Services. “We want to assure donors that their health and safety is a top priority for the Red Cross. By adding safeguards to our drives in response to this coronavirus, we hope individuals will roll up a sleeve to help those counting on their donation.”

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to ensure the health of all those in attendance.

How blood donations help patients with sickle cell disease: In the U.S., about 100,000 people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds are living with sickle cell disease, most of whom are of African or Latino descent. African American blood donors are vital for many patients with rare blood types, like those with sickle cell disease, who depend on blood that must be matched very closely – beyond the A, B, O and AB blood types – to reduce the risk of complications.

Despite the decline in blood donations from African American donors, the need for blood products for patients with sickle cell disease has remained steady. Without a readily available blood supply, sickle cell patients can experience severe pain, tissue and organ damage, acute anemia and even strokes. Furthermore, sickle cell patients are at high risk of serious complications from coronavirus infection, and blood transfusion can be a lifesaving treatment for these patients. www.AssistedLivingBridgeton.com

Who blood donations help On March 28, Alexis Jarrett experienced a pain crisis brought on by sickle cell disease.

She had extreme fatigue with severe pain on the right side of her body. Her doctor wanted to avoid hospitalization because of the increased risk COVID-19 poses to sickle cell patients, so she tried to get the pain under control at home and through outpatient care.

But, on March 31, as the pain continued to intensify, Jarrett was forced to visit the emergency department and was admitted to the hospital.

Her hemoglobin had dropped to critically low levels. She needed a blood transfusion, but having received over 30 transfusions in her lifetime due to sickle cell disease, she has built up antibodies that make it challenging to find a suitable blood match. She had to wait two more days to receive her transfusion due to a shortage of the unique blood she needs.

“I couldn’t have anyone at the hospital with me because of the coronavirus risk, so I was alone. And, the whole time, I was suffering,” Jarrett said, “but the blood was an almost immediate help. I could feel it immediately.” Her hemoglobin recovered, and she was discharged the next day, after spending three days in the hospital. Now, nearly a month later, she is still recovering. Her hemoglobin remains lower than it should be, but despite the resulting fatigue, she is doing better.

Jarrett believes that the COVID-19 crisis has brought an important silver lining – people coming together to help others - and blood donors may have a profound impact. “I think sometimes, when issues like COVID-19 happen, they seem so big that we don’t understand how our little bit can help,” she said. “But for me, your little bit means a lot. You are helping make a difference and helping my life continue on.”

To those who may be hesitant to give blood, Jarrett added, “Getting in the car to ride down to the Red Cross is different from riding to the store,” she said. “Getting out of the house and knowing you helped save a life – to say ‘I did this to make sure someone else could live’ – that’s one of the best parts of society. At the end of the day, that’s what matters.”

Make an appointment Healthy individuals who are feeling well are asked to make an appointment to donate in the weeks and months ahead by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.

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Ways to grow personally and professionally from home

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Crisis Nursery serves those hardest hit by COVID-19

By DiAnne Mueller By: Jessica Denham We are living in very different times. Many have lost their jobs or have been furloughed. Those who are lucky to still be employed are either working harder than ever before providing essential services to the community or are working from home and adjusting to new ways of connecting and functioning remotely.

As businesses around the region start to re-open, the COVID-19 threat has not gone away, and we must continue adapting to a new kind of normal. Good news is – every hardship or obstacle we experience can serve as a personal and professional growth opportunity. The key is having the right mindset and willingness to adapt to change. Below are a few simple steps to get you started.

Plan your move It’s important to set goals to give yourself direction on what you’d like to accomplish. Is there a or new skill you’d like to learn? Are you hoping to move ahead in your career? Set realistic goals and plan tasks for every step of the way. Control any urge to procrastinate, and instead, direct your energy towards self-improvement. You may have more time than ever to practice self-discipline and prioritize tasks.

Continue learning Interested in earning that bachelor’s or master’s degree you’ve been putting off? Most universities and colleges are offering online-only classes during this pandemic, making it an easy transition to e-learning. Just be sure to do your homework and choose a school that has proven experience in delivering quality education to students in an online learning environment.

Now is also a good time to complete continuing education courses, professional development courses, training seminars or certifications. It is also a great time to familiarize yourself with the many platforms that have emerged in recent months to keep employees connected. These have proven to be advantageous for employers and will likely continue to be utilized post-pandemic.

Keep in touch Staying in communication with friends, relatives, mentors and professional networks is not only good for your mental health, it could also help improve communication skills, foster your growth, boost your happiness and improve confidence. Continue those Zoom meetings and phone calls when you aren’t able to meet in public, update online profiles, and expand your circle of contacts if you can. Networking is key to professional growth, especially if you are interested in changing careers.

Be motivated to make this down time productive. Your future self will thank you.

This year has brought new and unprecedented challenges for every single one of us. While we all do what is required to “flatten the curve” of the transmission of the coronavirus, its impact is not felt equally.

Too many hard-working families have lost their jobs and with that the ability to keep food on the table for their children. Too many of our most vulnerable communities have been hit the hardest, feeling the devastating health effects and economic fallout of the virus particularly harshly.

The Crisis Nursery staff have risen to this unimaginable challenge and stepped up to continue serving as a beacon of hope, of light, and of critical support for families in need during this difficult time. Ensuring care, safety, and love for kids who need help amid an outbreak requires angels willing to risk their own health and wellbeing for the sake of others.

And those angels – our staff – have continued to show up: from the counselors and caregivers receiving children and babies at the nurseries to the Family Empowerment Program staff who have listened to the pain and fear our families are experiencing while coping with tremendous stress of their own. All have answered the call of stewardship to children and families with empathy, courage, and love. To all of those amazing heroes: you have mine, and the St. Louis community’s, total admiration and gratitude. Thank you so much for your bravery and dedication.

How our staff, our supporters, this community, and our corporate and philanthropic partners all pulled together to be present for children and families in our region is a story worth telling over and over again. The overwhelming and powerful response we received, first, when

we had to cancel our annual gala, and later, for Give STL Day, is a testament to the character of our community. Donations to the Crisis Nursery to help prevent child abuse and neglect set records for both events.

It makes us feel so great, and the Crisis Nursery kids so loved, to know that we have the support of one of the most caring communities in the world to help us keep operating during this time of need.

Our success and our ability to meet the need even during this unprecedented public health crisis is due to thousands of individuals coming through for the kids and for us. In short, it takes a village; and there is no better village than this one.

During this challenging time, we are all looking for something positive to focus on, something that exemplifies the best of our community, and of humanity. I say look no further than the Crisis Nursery. We are so grateful to everyone who has stepped up to serve as guardians for children in good times and bad.

DiAnne L. Mueller, M.S., LPC, has been Chief Executive Officer of the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery for 24 years and is a nationally known thought-leader in the area of child abuse prevention.

She has lent her expertise to many organizations nationwide that plan to start their own ‘crisis nursery’ program and has consulted with children’s advocates across the country.

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.

With more than 13 years of public relations and communications experience, Jessica Denham is currently Regional Manager, Communications & Outreach for WGU Missouri. Prior to joining WGU Missouri, Jessica served as an account manager with the American Red Cross.

Jessica holds a Master of Business Administration from Webster University, a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management from Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from DePaul University. Jessica also dedicates a great deal of time to programs that help young men and women increase their self-esteem.

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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New report reveals 94 percent of all bulk industrial construction in the St. Louis Region has been focused along the I-70 corridor Daily life is changing due to COVID-19, but demand for distribution space keeps growing, and a new report released by the St. Louis Regional Freightway reveals the southwestern Illinois and eastern Missouri region is ready to help distributors and developers meet that demand. The St. Louis Regional Real Estate Market Indicators & Workforce Statistics report focuses solely on bulk industrial buildings that are important to the freight and logistics supply chain. Market fundamentals in the St. Louis metro region remain strong with recent record setting construction adding to the thriving modern bulk inventory.

Key takeaways from the report include: • Bulk distribution buildings (over 250,000 square feet) is the highest growing sector in the St. Louis inventory.

• Bulk distribution added more inventory in the fiveyear period between 2015 and 2019 than at any other time in St. Louis history, totaling more than 18 million square feet of top-of-the-line modern bulk space.

• 94 percent of all bulk construction since 2016 has been focused along the vital I-70 corridor hotspot that links Illinois and Missouri.

• Construction for large distribution buildings since 2016 has been split evenly between speculative developments and build-to-suit projects for occupiers.

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• The overall vacancy rate for the entire St. Louis industrial market dropped below six percent for the first time in over 15 years.

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Current triple net lease (NNN) asking rents for the St. Louis bulk distribution market is $3.71 per square feet (PSF), which is lower than the average rate in the peer cities of Kansas City, Louisville and Nashville.

“The epicenter of this construction boom is along the I-70 bi-state corridor, including I-70 and portions of I-170, I-270, and I-370 running from Missouri to Illinois,” said Mary Lamie, Executive Vice President of Multi-Modal Enterprises for Bi-State Development, which operates the St. Louis Regional Freightway. “This is a major logistics corridor supported with more than $600 million of roadway infrastructure investment, which will help to foster continued growth among the national manufacturers, suppliers and distributors choosing to locate in the corridor.”

The state of labor in the bi-state region is also analyzed in the report, with a focus on transportation and production occupations. The report highlights how St. Louis has more workers in Production Occupations and Transportation/Material Moving Occupations than Louisville, Kansas City, Memphis or Nashville.

In addition, the report highlights the many national developers and institutional grade investors active in the market, where they benefit from the region’s competitive advantages in freight and distribution.

These include logistical advantages such as being home to America’s second largest

inland port based on tonnage, four interstates with national access, five airports with capacity and six Class I railroads. Ample utility capacity is also available.

“Private industry representatives with first-hand knowledge of the bi-state St. Louis area consistently reinforce that availability of space and speed of delivery; an available, job-ready workforce, and exceptional freight assets are continuing to drive the growth we’ve been seeing in our region,” Lamie said. “As a result of that growth, as supply chains continue to shift in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the St. Louis region has all the ingredients in place to accommodate those shifts.”

Among those ingredients are the many real estate sites featured in the interactive report, which showcases just how rich the St. Louis region is with industrial parks and development-ready land for all types of industrial or corporate use. These sites can be accessed directly through the report or at https://www.thefreightway. com/real-estate/ “Prior to the COVID19 shutdown, industrial activity in the St. Louis market was so strong that, although transaction time has lengthened, market activity remained very good. Amazon recently signed leases for another 1.1 million square feet in St. Louis and there are a number of active users in the market for 200,000 SF or more – especially in the I-70 / I-270 corridor. We expect industrial absorption this year to be on par with average absorption since coming out of the downturn,” said Geoff Orf, Senior Vice President – Industrial, Colliers International.

The report was released during the third annual FreightWeekSTL, which took place May 18 – 22 as a fully online experience due to current social distancing requirements.

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Attorney establishes scholarship endowment at alma mater The highly anticipated Friends of Normandy (FON) School District Scholarship Gala is always a grand time for all.

This year’s fundraiser was to have an added touch of Viking magic.

The FON was planning to debut a new multi-year endowment, made possible by renowned attorney and Normandy High School alumnus Steven Cousins.

Even though COVID-19 put the brakes on this year’s event, the Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative $50,000 endowment is still a go, making it possible for Normandy graduates – now and in the future – to pursue their post-secondary dreams.

Cousins graduated from Normandy High School in 1973, and studied at the University of Missouri-St. Louis for two years before leaving for the east coast to attend Yale University where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree. He then went to the University of Pennsylvania to study law and business. He earned his law degree in 1980.

Today, Cousins is the president and CEO of Cousins Allied Strategic Advisors LLC (CASA). He founded his own firm after an illustrious career as a partner and executive committee member of Armstrong Teasdale LLP, a law firm with more than 550 attorneys and staff in offices across the country. He retired from Armstrong Teasdale in 2018.

But like many of the future beneficiaries of this endowment, Cousins came from humble beginnings, working part-time as a busboy and dishwasher at Host International’s restaurants at St. Louis Lambert International Airport while a student at Normandy High School. Even then he knew he wanted to go to college and pursue a career as an attorney.

“A college education is a passport to success,” said Cousins, who also served as vice president of his senior class. “If you want to successfully compete in today’s marketplace, (a college education) is that one vital credential. It opens up doors of opportunities and corridors of power that are otherwise closed or most difficult to access.

Over a lifetime, it is an inarguable proposition that there is a million-dollar swing in the income generated by a college graduate than someone who just has a high school diploma.”

Having such a strong passion for education led Cousins to make the generous contribution to the Friends of Normandy (FON) School District. FON is an independent, 501(3)(c) nonprofit foundation whose sole mission is to raise funds for scholarships for Normandy seniors. The scholarships can be used at any two-year, fouryear or vocational/technical post-secondary institution. The organization, which was founded in 2005, has raised more than $300,000 for college scholarships through its annual black-tie gala.

“Mr. Cousins’ donation reflects our philosophy of philanthropy, which is based upon the concept that education can be endowed by community support,” said Beverley Thompson, FON Founding Director. “We are thankful for his generous donation and inspired by his irrevocable belief in the academic excellence of our students.”

Cousins is proud to work with FON to provide these funds for student scholarships.

“There’s no better investment than our youth and their education,” he continued. “Education is the lynchpin of a democratic, enlightened society. As Martin Luther King said, albeit in a different context, ‘I don’t know what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.’ To me, it’s our youth. They represent our future.”

Even though this year’s FON Gala was cancelled, the community can still support graduating seniors with scholarships. To make a contribution to the FON scholarship fund, please visit www.normandysc.org/friends.

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Hazelwood West High School senior Marquise Miller received a $1,000 scholarship from the Missouri Association of School Personnel Administrators on May 15. Scholarships are awarded to St. Louis-area students who plan to pursue a career in teaching; Miller will attend Howard University in the fall.

Brown Elementary School honored for green initiatives Brown Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District was named a winner of the 2019-2020 Green Schools Quest by the U.S. Green Building Council.

The competition challenges schools in Missouri and Southern Illinois to devise and implement creative, effective, and low-cost sustainable practices.

Brown Elementary was recognized with a third place award in the Elementary Schools category for its Waste Warriors program.

The program encouraged all students to practice sustainability efforts, and included student learning activities like a waste audit, collecting data about the school’s green habits, and advocating for use of reusable silverware.

“It is so exciting to see the ideas that the

Brown Elementary community comes up with when it comes to sustainability,” HSD Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart said. “The efforts at Brown are a model for any school to follow, and I am so proud of the students and staff for earning this award by creating engaging and fun learning opportunities.”

Schools across the region took part in the event throughout the school year with guidance from a Green Mentor, a volunteer professional with an interest or expertise in sustainability.

This is the second consecutive year Brown Elementary was recognized in the Green Schools Quest; the school’s student-led Green Team was recognized a year ago for encouraging recycling and teamwork throughout the school.

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What’s Happening

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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 June 14: Rummage sale

Calvary United Church of Christ at 2501 Hartland Avenue is planning on having its Spring Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Questions? Call 314-429-7464 and leave a message. Dependent upon the guidelines and restrictions at this time.

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 reimbursement is available.

Call today at 314-615-4516.

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 314-540-5223.

Mondays: practice

Choral Arts Singers

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

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

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 314-921-2132.

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

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

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.

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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 314921-2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314-9943300. 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.

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: Blood pressure checks

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 314660-1813.

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.

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 314-330-7269.

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

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HEALTH

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

Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation

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

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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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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Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B...

Student athletes participate in NCAA Career in Sports Forum at Lindenwood Recently, four Lindenwood University student-athletes participated in the 10th Annual NCAA Career in Sports Forum. The three-day event provides an opportunity for NCAA student-athletes to get career guidance and network with athletics administrators and sports industry experts.

The three-day virtual forum prepares junior and senior student-athletes for a career after graduation. The event allows the participating members to learn more about themselves as leaders through critical thinking projects and practical experiences to strengthen their personal and professional skills. Taylor Colwell (Gymnastics), Gianna D’Alto (Women’s Lacrosse), Andrew Hasz (Men’s Lacrosse), and Aleah Turon (Gymnastics) will represent the Lions this week.

Colwell had a decorated season in 2020, as she earned USAG National Senior Athlete, USAG Scholar Athlete, and MIC Scholar Athlete recognition. A native of Plainedge, New York, Colwell posted a season-high 9.825 on the bars and a 9.800 on the floor.

D’Alto played in six games with the Lions during the shortened season. D’Alto and the Lions compiled a 9-1 record before the season was cut short in March.

Hasz appeared in five games this year, as he tied a career-high with seven goals. The Amaranth, Ontario native helped the Lions to a 5-0 start to the season, which came to an abrupt end after just one month.

Turon did not appear in a meet in 2020, but was recognized as a USAG Scholar Athlete, as well as a MIC Scholar Athlete. * The next page in life Local baseball team looking for players in O’Fallon The O’Fallon Hoots play in the Prospect Wood Bat League with home games at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon.

As mentioned last week, the Hoots will host 30 games in O’Fallon in a season from July 2 through August 14.

They are in the process of having the roster filled with some talented baseball players.

For up-to-the-minute information about the Hoots, visit www.ofallonhoots.com or

follow the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. * Could be the beginning of a great career UMSL hires women’s soccer coach The University of Missouri-St. Louis recently filled the women’s soccer head coach position with Maddi Moon back in January. She had a short amount of time to get to know her players during the spring season before COVID-19 hit.

She has several unique ideas on how to coach the team that she will unveil once the restrictions of coach-player association starts again.

Stay tuned. * New coach, new strategies SCC getting ready to hit the field The St. Charles Community College intercollegiate sports program is gearing up to bring their fans competitive teams.

Sports include: men’s baseball and soccer and women’s fast-pitch softball and soccer, all at the NJCAA Division I level.

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) offers colleges to grant full athletic scholarships (tuition, books, fees, room and board), up to $250 in course required supplies and transportation costs one time per academic year to and from the college. Each sport has limits on the number of scholarships that can be granted. * Check it out

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.

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As a part of many healthy eating plans, bread and pasta are nutritionist approved and provide nutrients needed for healthy aging such as B vitamins, magnesium, selenium, iron, folate and fiber.

Try this tasty recipe for Apple Cheese Dijon Delight, which is not only packed with grains but is also under 500 calories.

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Prep time: 15 minutes | Yield: 1 sandwich

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 slices honey oatmeal bread 6 thin slices Granny Smith apple

Directions: 2 slices Brie cheese

Spread Dijon mustard on one bread slice.

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‘Wonder Woman 1984,’ ‘Mulan,’ ‘Black Widow’ still waiting in the movie pipeline

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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.

ariety recently reported that revenues from movie ticket sales could be half of what they were in 2019. To even reach the 50 percent mark, however, theaters need to re-open, which is something the major cinema chains haven’t done yet.

AMC Theaters also said it has “substantial doubt” that it can continue operating after being Photo courtesy Walt Disney Pictures shut down due to the ongoing pandemic. Even if AMC and others can reopen in the coming weeks, there is “Black Widow” takes place after the events no guarantee that audiences will come back in “Captain America: Civil War” and offers a in significant numbers. deeper look at Natasha Romanoff, the woman Hollywood has adapted in several ways, who ultimately became a key member of the though, releasing some films in a premium Avengers.

“Video on Demand” format for home viewReuniting director Patty Jenkins and Gal ing. Other notable films, such as Christo- Gadot, “Wonder Woman 1984” is the highpher Nolan’s “Tenet,” are still scheduled for ly anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking mid-summer. The following three highly an- 2017 film. Jenkins and Gadot truly showed ticipated films also remain the movie pipeline that the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) hoping to make it to the big screen. could compete with Marvel Studios at the box “Black Widow,” a solo film for the popular office. Although Diana Prince presumably Marvel Cinematic Universe character, was set lost the love of her life, Steve Trevor (Chris to open the summer movie season, but it has Pine), during World War I, the handsome been delayed until Nov. 6. Scarlett Johansson pilot appears to be alive in 1984. Kristen originated the character in 2010’s “Iron Man Wiig joins the cast as Barbara Ann Minerva, 2” and appeared in other MCU productions. an archaeologist who becomes the Cheetah,

a character that causes trouble for Diana.

In the 1990’s Walt Disney Studios release many beloved animated films, most notably “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Lion King.” Released in 1998, “Mulan” tells the story of a young woman who takes her father’s place in the Emperor’s army.

Mulan disguises herself as a man and must prove herself among the other recruits. Appropriately enough, the original soundtrack contains a song entitled “I’ll Make a Man Out of You.” The live-action adaptation of “Mulan” was scheduled for March 27 but that was changed to July 24. Directed by Niki Caro, this version has an impressive cast, most notably Donnie Yen as Commander Tung, the leader of the Emperor’s army. Jason Scott Lee plays a warrior known as Bori Khan and Rosalind Chao is on hand as Hua Li, Mulan’s mother. Disney has a good track record with their recent live action adaptations, so this one should do well if theaters are back open in July.

The major theater chains are still deciding when they can safely reopen theaters. Hopefully, audiences will be back in theater seats for “Wonder Woman 1984,” “Mulan” and “Black Widow.”

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Yeggs

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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.

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life HELLO JUNE! You scare me. Just what kind of shenanigans can we expect from you?

Before you get started can we at least say goodbye to plagues, pestilence and shortages?

You know, some people actually think we’ve made the gods angry and they’re playing a game of Jumanji with us down below. Makes sense. If you think about it, each month has come up with its own ominous level of tragedies. Let’s review the mind-blowing calamities: January: Kobe taken; Australia ablaze; president impeached; Prince Harry left the royal fam to live out West only to find out they didn’t have TP either.

February: News started reporting on a strange thing called COVID-19. People ignored it because many thought it was the name of a rap band.

March: Coronavirus in full swing; the word, pandemic, tossed about; earthquakes in Utah and Nevada. TP vanishes and the stock market plunges (Coincidence? I think not!)

April – Locust swarms in Africa and Middle East; murder hornets spotted – insects with choppers like the Jaws of Life and stings that feel like the impact of a cannonball! Cans of RAID disappear off the shelves faster than double-ply TP. Meanwhile my husband and I weren’t bothered by a few honeybees on steroids because we received our bonus stimulus check. That made us happy. And since we couldn’t step outside of our house, we planned on ordering online like the masses and contributing towards making the head of Amazon a trillionaire.

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But not quite yet Bezos; hold off on buying that planet because 2020 hates everyone equally. Our water heater blew up before the ink dried on the check. The money disappeared faster than my second bowl of breakfast ice cream. (Hey, it’s a pandemic. Things

are weird. Don’t judge!)

Continuing: May – Dams break in Michigan; mass flooding; cities burn in nation-wide riots.

Really May? On top of a global virus? I want to know who jilted 2020 to make her so fuming furious.

A-a-and the year is only half over.

So, you know what this means for June’s Jumanji? An alien invasion! That could be exciting, but they’ll probably look like spiders…or snakes…or murder hornets!

Hmm? Maybe Bezos has rentals on that planet he’s buying.

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. Sacred song 6. Chowed down 9. Acoustic repetition 13. Capital of Vietnam 14. 4 qts.

15. Teamsters’ group 16. Affair, in Paris 17. Bit of binary code 18. Part of TNT 19. *Sleeping under the stars 21. *Horticulturist’s hangout 23. Articulate 24. Combustible pile 25. Joe Louis move 28. Epiphany guests 30. Forgo 35. WWII side 37. *Bonfire fodder 39. Royal topper 40. Tiny river 41. Pond buildup 43. Miners’ passage 44. Best not mentioned 46. *What seekers do 47. Fairytale beginning 48. Same as “slow down” 50. Upper hand 52. Toni Morrison’s “____ Baby” 53. Threads 55. Pie ____ ____

mode 57. *a.k.a. shuttlecock 60. *Flying saucer 64. 2 halves of a diameter 65. Pilot’s deadline 67. *Fire starter 68. Triangular road sign 69. ____ Luis Obispo 70. “Die Lorelei” poet 71. Other than what is 72. One laid 73. Poker stakes DOWN 1. First-rate, slangily 2. Ditto 3. Soon, to a bard 4. They are usually drunken 5. Biblical prophetess 6. Full of excitement 7. *Sun kiss 8. Funereal lament 9. “National Velvet” author ____ Bagnold 10. Give a ticket 11. Sound warning 12. Lennon’s wife 15. State of agitation 20. African antelope 22. “Who ___ we kidding?”

24. a.k.a toes 25. *Banned lawn darts

26. Type of rotation 27. “The Hobbit” hobbit 29. *Played with a driver 31. Bye in Palermo 32. Lacked, for short 33. The oldest Goldberg sibling 34. *Skier’s turf 36. Snail-like 38. *Volleyball turf 42. Painter Degas 45. Beat the Joneses 49. Interesting person, acronym 51. Eli Manning’s first name 54. Ganders’ companions 56. *Famous ski town 57. Get-out-of-jail money 58. ____ of March 59. Make someone angry 60. Jack London’s “White ____” 61. *Fisherman’s supply 62. Marine eagle 63. Augments 64. Pastrami partner 66. *”You’re it!” game

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