CN: October 11, 2023

October 11, 2023

Business booming in Hazelwood

Around Town

Affinia Healthcare receives grant for COVID vaccines, treatment . Pg. 2

OCT. 14: Scouts can complete merit badges during MDC’s Scouting Event at Powder Valley Nature Center. Pg. 3

STILL IN THIS TOGETHER: Sometimes you just can’t wait. Pg. 4

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Ag-tech startup Pivot Bio to bring $20 million investment and create 41 jobs, joining other companies that have recently set up shop in the St. Louis County community

By Wendy Todd

In the latest effort to boost the economic growth of Hazelwood, the ag-tech startup, Pivot Bio, a company based in Berkeley, California, will expand its business into the city. This has been made possible with a partnership between the city of Hazelwood, the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Ameren and the local economic development company, Steadfast City.

The expansion of Pivot Bio to Hazelwood will create an investment of $20 million and create 41 jobs. The sustainable agriculture company’s extension into Ha-

zelwood includes the establishment of an approximately 47,000-square-foot facility that will increase its capabilities for research, testing and development of product applications.

“The city of Hazelwood has experienced a great deal of growth and investment over the years due to our tactical use of incentives,” said Hazelwood Mayor Matt Robinson. “We are especially excited about Pivot Bio given this is an innovative ag-tech industry that will produce quality jobs for the long term.”

Pivot Bio is a company that uses modified microbes that are added to soil to create and feed nitrogen to cereal crops.

The startup is driven by a commitment to make farming more productive and sustainable. Pivot Bio’s technology meets the demands for nitrogen consistency and dependability by enabling microbes to adhere and remain on the roots of the plant throughout the growing season, delivering nitrogen to the crop with nearly 100 percent efficiency.

“Pivot Bio’s growth in Hazelwood is exciting news for our state’s growing ag-tech industry,” said Governor Mike Parson. “As Missouri continues to be a leader on the national stage, this expansion will further

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strengthen our status as a thriving hub for tech and agriculture. We look forward to Pivot Bio’s success and the positive impact of its groundbreaking technology.”

Adding a cutting edge ag-tech company to the Hazelwood community helps to create a more diverse economic base for the region, which is significant for the area’s economic stability.

“If you can get the right mixture of retail, office, manufacturing, logistics, technology and residential, then you will be less impacted by economic downturns,” said David Leezer, assistant city manager of the city of Hazelwood. “This decision by Pivot Bio reaffirms that our strategy of partnering with visionary development leaders like Northpoint and Panattoni was and is the right path for long term growth.”

In the continued effort to maintain economic growth and the diversification of businesses in Hazelwood, several other companies have decided to inhabit the city. Marson Foods, a premier manufacturer of waffle products, will soon be opening a production facility at Hazelwood Tradeport and electric trucks manufacturer, Rivian, has space in the Aviator Business Park. Additionally, Industrial Commercial Properties, an Ohio-based national developer, has purchased the former St. Louis Mills Mall. The 1.3 million square foot facility has been renamed the Hazelwood Business Park and is being designated for light manufacturing, logistics and office use.

Further economic development of the area includes upgrading the I-270 interstate for easier transportation of goods and access to workforce.

The assistance from area partnerships has been a significant boon to Hazelwood’s work to create and continue economic growth.

“We have established a strong working relationship with key economic development partners like the Missouri Partnership and Missouri Department of Economic Development,” Leezer said, “who have staff that both understands how to implement economic development and is willing to work with the City to ensure success for everyone.”

St. Louis County Board of Elections wins national award for training improvements

The St. Louis County Board of Elections has been recognized for an innovative partnership to improve its election judge training. The National Association of Election Officials, also known as the Election Center, recognizes professional best practices and continuous improvement in election administration. The board of elections received the Beacon Award for “Strengthening Election Judge Training: Adult Learning Principles in Action.”

In the summer of 2022, the election board partnered with Oasis, a national leader in adult learning, to assess its training classes and materials. In St. Louis County, the average age of election judges is 60 years old, and those 60 and older represent 61% of St. Louis County’s election judge workforce. With this target group in mind, Oasis trainers attended classes for new and experienced election judges and election managers. They also reviewed training manuals and materials. Their recommendations have helped make election judge training more consistent, engaging, and effective.

“Election judges play a vital role in administering accurate, secure, and efficient elections in St. Louis County,” said Republican Election Director, Rick Stream. “Through the implementation of these innovative training strategies, the board of elections has been able to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations, while also enhancing the voter experience.”

Based on the assessment, the election board was able to deliver improved training to election judges for the 2022

Federal agency awards Affinia Healthcare grant for COVID vaccines, treatment

COVID-19 is making an unwelcome return and cases are starting to increase. Affinia Healthcare has received funding to ramp up the battle against the virus.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded Bridge funding to Affinia Healthcare to continue providing equitable access to COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and treatment to the uninsured.

Affinia Healthcare received $172,152, the highest award amount for all community health centers in the state of Missouri.

“Our teams do tremendous work to ensure the community receives these services,” said Dr. Melissa Tepe, Affinia Healthcare Vice President & Chief Medical Officer. “I’m so pleased that our efforts are recognized and will allow us to

help prevent COVID-19 infections and treat patients who need care.”

The Federal Drug Administration recently approved this season’s batch of COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, which will be available at Affinia Healthcare, tentatively in October. The funding will allow Affinia Healthcare to offer the vaccines and boosters at no charge to those without health insurance.

“As COVID numbers start to rise, awards like these will ensure our communities have access to these needed treatments,” said Dr. Kendra Holmes, Affinia Healthcare President & CEO. “We know how to minimize illness and deaths due to COVID; testing and vaccines save lives and keep people out of the hospital. This grant will help us put what we’ve learned into action.”

mid-term election. Feedback has been positive, and the election board continues to find ways to strengthen its election training as it prepares for the upcoming presidential election cycle.

“We are honored to receive this award and proud of our Training Department for their hard work and dedication to continuous improvement,” said Democratic Director, Eric Fey. “Our goal is always to provide the highest level of service to our community, and this recognition is a testament to that mission.”

The St. Louis County Board of Elections is a leader in the field of election administration. This award is the board’s ninth in three years. The election board remains committed to providing the highest quality training to its employees and looks forward to continuing to serve the St. Louis County community with excellence.

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Republican Director Rick Stream accepts the Beacon Award from the National Association of Election Officials at its annual conference in Orlando, Florida.

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Scouts can complete merit badges during MDC’s Scouting Event at Powder Valley Nature Center

Neighbors helping neighbors

By Wendy Todd

St. Louis County Older Resident Programs places volunteers in position to help the senior community

Some things in life may become more challenging with age, but with support, they don’t have to be daunting. The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs offers varied services to St. Louis County residents age 60 and over.

Attention scouts of all stripes, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites you to the St. Louis Regional Fall Scout and Family Day event on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood.

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America, and American Heritage Girls are all welcome. This scouting event is free and will offer scouts and their families a chance to test their outdoor skills and work toward a number of conservation-related merit badges. In addition, participants will also get the opportunity to explore and learn about the diversity of career opportunities that MDC has to offer. It could be the first step in planning a career serving nature.

The event is also open to any families interested in discovering and learning more about nature and the outdoors. Affiliation with a scouting program is not required to attend.

MDC staff will guide participants along, activity stations throughout the nature center’s grounds. Each station will help Scouts and their families appreciate nature, work toward merit badges, and acquire valuable skills they can use in the future.

Activities will include:

• Fire building

• Outdoor cooking

• Virtual scavenger hunt

• Compass and orienteering

• Missouri plant and animal ID

• Shelter building Crafts

• Plus, more

Scout leaders should note that MDC will offer activities that may be applied towards merit badges, but it is not authorized to sign off on badges. Participants working toward badges should plan on bringing their own counselors to certify them.

All activities will be outside, so attendees should dress according to the weather. Participants may want to bring a refillable water bottle and wear sturdy shoes. St. Louis Fall Scout and Family Day is a free event. Advanced registration is not required but highly encouraged by going to https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4eS. Please individually register everyone who will be attending.

Powder Valley Nature Center is located at 11715 Cragwold Road in Kirkwood, near the intersection of I-270 and I-44.

The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs (CORP) is a neighborhood-based program that was established in 1975, to address the needs of older adults living independently. Services including tax preparation, home repairs care calls and transportation to and from medical appointments and other high priority destinations. Many of the services are free of charge. CORP assists over 5,000 residents every year.

CORP, which is operated by the Office of Family Community Services within St. Louis County Human Services, is a beneficia resource for members of the senior community in St. Louis County who need extra help. But much of this work relies on volunteers.

Laura Conners, the volunteer coordinator for CORP, wants the public to know how vital volunteers are to the program and how much they help the senior community.

The “Neighbor Driving Neighbor” program is just one offering utilizing volunteers to provide an essential service. Volunteers who offer rides have the flexibility to drive at their convenience and receive mileage reimbursement. Rides are available Monday to Friday and are scheduled in advance. Volunteers are needed in all areas of St. Louis County and must be at least 21 years old.

Another challenge many seniors face is loneliness. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, loneliness and isolation are considered to be severe public health risks that put seniors in jeopardy for developing dementia and other grave medical conditions.

The CORP program, “Care Calls,” attempts to alleviate the effects of isolation on seniors.

Volunteers offer reassurance and friendly conversation to area seniors via phone calls to help them stay connected and engaged with the community. It’s a crucial service for some who are homebound, widowed or otherwise secluded.

Conners is seeking more volunteers to help provide services to area seniors.

To participate or learn more about St. Louis Coun-

ty Older Resident Programs, call 314-615-4516 during business hours Monday – Friday. People may also email CORP@stlouiscountymo.gov.

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The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs include tax preparation, home repairs care calls and transportation to and from medical appointments and other high priority destinations.

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HBA donates $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity STL

On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2023 HBA President Jeremy Roth (Elite Development Services/ McBride Homes)

(left) and HBA Executive Vice President Celeste Rueter (right) presented a $20,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis’ resource development operations manager Deirdre Schaneman. The donation will go toward the building of multiple new Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis homes for families living at or below 50% of the area median income. The families chosen to purchase an affordable, quality Habitat home must complete 350 hours of sweat equity to help build their new home. To ensure the homebuyers’ long-term success, part of the sweat equity commitment includes coursework in home maintenance, insurance and budgeting.

The HBA is a local trade association of nearly 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

CONCERT REVIEW:

By Scott Shy

Expanding musical horizons in Grand Center Arts District

Music at the Intersection, held in the Grand Center Arts District Sept. 9-10, was the multifaceted musical experience you dream about. The only downside is there is no way to see it all.

Spread across four stages, the event included a huge collection of artists across multiple genres: R&B, jazz, funk, soul, hip hop and roots.

Strolling through the event on the nicest day, I was thrilled to hear The Suffers for the first time and watch the crowd come alive to their contagious vibe. Mo Egeston All-Stars brought a lifting gospel feel. Ravyn Lenae has quite a following with her unique kind of soundcraft, while Arrested Development brought a high-energy assault on the main stage.

Making my way by the Big Top, I was thrilled to see music fans of all ages taking everything in like kids in a candy store. St. Louis Blues & Soul Showcase was performing inside, featuring Renee Smith whose transportive sound was later continued by Denise Thimes and band, which soon transformed into a type of musical tent revival with Peter Martin and quartet joined by the legendary Dianne Reeves.

This is the moment when I went from covering the event to just settling down to soak in the experience along with the rest of the fans. I lingered long enough to witness Ferguson’s own Keyon Harrold, and his fellow

Sometimes you just can’t wait Still In This Together:

artists.

Later the band Cameo lit up the night with their special blend of pop, hip hop, rock and reggae. On day two, my music highlight was Samantha Fish, a local favorite singer/guitarist from Kansas City, who always brings electrifying raw energy, partnered with veteran musician - Jesse Dayton. There was plenty of anticipation for the Taj Mahal and Herbie Hancock sets later that night. This is truly the place to go to expand your musical horizons. Hats off to the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, partners and staff for executing such a welcoming and engaging event.

By Vicki Bahr

Daughter

Becca sent a picture of her Starbucks cup on the first morning that pumpkin spice latte was available: Thursday, Aug. 25, to be precise, when the heat index reached over 114 degrees where she was. She had already messaged us the Monday before, when she saw the arrival date of the Starbucks seasonal favorite, and shared the news that she didn’t care what the temperature was going to be, she was getting a pumpkin spice latte that very first day no matter what.

I like a girl who thinks that way. She’d waited long enough.

And now I will confess to my own indiscretion, though not as visibly blatant. In July, I bought a pumpkin cookie mix that was being cleared out for 50 cents at the grocery store because it was flirting with an expiration date. No one had to know that I actually baked them that day, or that I also purchased autumn spice plug-in air fresheners the first day they were advertised, and started using them right away.

John may have muttered under his breath just a little, but he didn’t really care. He knows me too well to actually believe I could wait until October to bring that wonderful smell into the house. I think that is honestly why he first suggested we move our beach vacation date back to early September, to help me wait just a little longer to go full-speed into autumn decorating.

And now, October is actually here, and everything autumnal is not only permissible, but blatantly enjoyed in excess, and, sadly, already being cleared off store shelves. That happened earlier than usual this year, as I feared it might when I read all the business news that

forewarned that saxophone-playing skeletons would be sharing shelf space with talented saxophone-playing Santas, in an effort to encourage early holiday spending.

It was bound to happen, and I didn’t really mind if it gave credence to my searching through my Halloween bins in August, just to be sure of the whereabouts of each and every piece that I had so carefully documented in photos last year so I would know which shelf and door and tabletop suited them best.

Before we moved.

While I’ll admit to a tiny bit of anxiety, okay, more than a bit of anxiety, about where the spinning ghosts and witches from the haunted circus and the decrepit cardboard skeleton we lovingly call Mr. Bones would be happiest in their new digs, and where all the decorations I had finally found just the perfect arrangement for on our old family room mantel would go now, I also recognized the rare opportunity to start really early this year…with a legitimate excuse.

So, when the twins were here in August, and we accidentally opened a box of Halloween goodies while innocently looking for a toy of theirs that we have still to find, and a cardboard scary-faced ghoul that both of them liked made its way upstairs, I just went ahead and let it stay on a dresser mirror in the spare bedroom.

I had already purposefully begun sneak-looking at last year’s Halloween pictures on my phone in July, mentally placing the pumpkins and monsters, skeletons and ghosts, and gleefully realized that many of them had been forced to be in separate rooms before and would be able to happily cavort together now be-

cause of this home’s open floor plan.

And now, we are able to experience the best of seasons in our new neighborhood. How fitting that autumn, my favorite time of the year, is the last of the seasons we get to enjoy in this first year of new home ownership. The trees have thinned enough that we can see and hear the trains go by our back yard again. I’ve missed that. And the colors on the hillsides are nothing short of spectacular.

Everyone told us, “Just wait for autumn,” and they didn’t lie. We didn’t plan it that way, but I’m so glad this is what we are blessed with as we finish out the first year in our new home.

The colors and crisp morning walks, the smell of woodsmoke in the air and even the most ghoulish of Halloween decorations are all causing me to smile these days.

And the young neighbors who put up the very first Halloween pumpkin welcome sign on their front porch are my heroes!!

Sometimes you just can’t, and shouldn’t, wait!!

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 50 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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Arrested Development perform at Music at the Intersection, held in the Grand Center Arts District.

Photo by Scott Shy

EVENTS

Oct. 19-21: Book sale

FLIERS (The Friends of the Ferguson Municipal Public Library) will host a book sale

Oct. 19, 4 – 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 20, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Oct. 21, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Ferguson Municipal Public Library at 35 N. Florissant Rd. in Ferguson. For more information call 314-521-4663.

Oct. 20-21: Harvest festival Calvary Bible Church of Florissant (CBC Florissant) is bringing back its free two-day Community Harvest Festival to North St. Louis County. There will be free food, free resources, hayrides, petting zoo, bounce houses and more. This festival will be held at Calvary Bible Church of Florissant at 825 Graham Road in Florissant. On Friday will be a movie night from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 3 – 7 p.m. is day two of Harvest Fest. For more information email cbcflorissant@gmail.com or call Shalese Johnson at 312-774-4321.

Nov 5: Quilt bingo

St. Ferdinand Ladies Sodality Quilt Bingo, doors open at 11a.m., games begin at 1 p.m. in School Gym at 1735 Charbonier Rd in Florissant. Twelve hand-quilted quilts, cash prizes, raffle, pull tabs and refreshments available. Cash only and no one under 16 years of age.

RECURRING EVENTS

Weekdays: Volunteer drivers needed St. Louis County Older Resident Programs (CORP) is seeking dependable volunteers who reside in St. Louis County, to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments and other essential destinations for senior residents. Mileage reimbursement is available. To learn more about volunteering contact, Laura Conners at 314-615-4435 or lconners@ stlouiscountymo.gov.

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.

Mondays: Choral Arts Group meetings

Choral Arts Group practices every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Connection Christian Church at 1332 Feise Rd. in O’Fallon. Auditions not required. Ages high school and older are invited to join. There will be spring and fall public concerts. For more information call Marty at 636-5799227, or email concertartsa@ gmail.com.

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

Tuesdays: Bingo

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

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 10 – 11 a.m. at Expansion Church at 11150 Old Saint Charles Rd. in St. Ann. For more info, contact Pat Pinson 314-428-1168 or

314-435-5898.

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 Kirk at 314-954-7920 .

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

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

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

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

Tuesdays: 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 Donna Grellner, 314-3031947.

2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Show-me Stitchers: Show-me Stitchers is the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We meet on the second Tuesday, Sept.June at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO. Learn needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, and more.

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

Wednesdays: Bingo

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

Wednesdays: Bingo Life Care Center of Bridgeton,

at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, 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.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 8:00 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, 314-994-3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

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Ambush 2 will make its inaugural season in 2024

The St. Louis Ambush play professional indoor soccer in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) and play their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

The St. Louis Ambush 2, members of the Major Arena Soccer League 2 (M2), have announced their inaugural season schedule.

The Ambush 2 is the development team of the St. Louis Ambush. The Ambush play in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL), while the Ambush 2 will compete in M2, the second tier of the MASL. The Ambush 2 will play in the M2 Northern Division.

Ambush 2 will play a 12-game schedule commencing on Dec. 9. They will play three home games at The Family Arena in St. Charles. Those dates are Feb. 10 and 25 and March 17. The home games will be double-headers wherein fans will be able to attend a regular Ambush game and Ambush 2 game for one ticket price.

* More opportunity for soccer players

Lindenwood football team holds Tech scoreless Lindenwood University’s football squad won its third game out of six attempts by defeating Tennessee Tech by a score of 23-0 on Saturday afternoon from Hunter Stadium in St. Charles. The shutout was the first by the team since 2005.

Spencer Redd took the opening kickoff 99-yards to the end zone to give Lindenwood a quick 7-0 lead. The defense followed up with a quick stop. On the next Lindenwood offensive possession, the Lions had to settle for three as Logan Seibert drilled a 49-yard field goal to extend the lead to 10-0. The Lions would lead by that score heading into the second quarter.

The game turned into a defensive battle as Lindenwood’s defense held Tennessee Tech to just 94 total yards in the opening half. Kobe McClendon and the defensive line was a big part of that as the unit combined for six sacks on the day, three by McClendon. Lindenwood added another field goal late in the second quarter after forcing a turnover on special teams. Seibert was good from 23-yards to give the Lions a 13-0 lead at halftime.

Both defenses continued stout play into the sec-

ond half, trading three and outs throughout the third quarter. Once again, the Lindenwood defense came up with a key fourth down stop late in the frame. On the first play of the ensuing drive, Carter Davis found Redd streaking down the sideline for a 52-yard score, giving Lindenwood a 20-0 lead after three.

Lindenwood settled for another field goal to open the fourth quarter as Seibert was good from 41-yards. The Lions continued to be stingy defensively as they looked to hold onto the shutout throughout the quarter. They did just that, earning the first shutout in 18-years.

Game Leaders:

• Kobe McClendon (7 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 QBH)

• Spencer Redd (99 yard KOR TD, 1 catch 52 yards, TD)

• Taylen Blaylock (4 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT)

“This week was all about how we were going to respond to two tough losses,” said head coach Jed Stugart. “Basically, ride it out or fight it out. Today they took a step to fighting it out but that’s just one week. Our confidence has been shaken on ‘D’ and today, that makes that shut out more special for those guys. They battled back. The schedule doesn’t get an easier and now we talk about sustaining. Great team win led by great special team play all around today.”

* Super accomplishment

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 broad-

RECIPE : Cool off with a sweet, frozen treat

Whenthe sun is shining and you need to beat the heat, cool down with a little shade and a nutty, frozen treat. This kid-favorite is a childhood classic you can customize with favorite toppings, too. Made with the protein power of peanuts, these Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches are easy to prepare on hot days that call for a cold dessert. Just bake chocolate chip cookies, spread them with peanut butter, add a scoop of ice cream and roll in chopped peanuts, chocolate chips or toasted coconut for a sweet bite of perfection. With approximately 4,000 active peanut farmers, it’s likely your peanuts – often referred to as “nutrition in a nutshell” – came from Georgia, which produces 52% of the country’s supply.

Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Sandwiches

Movie:

By Steve Bryan

Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

Ingredients:

24 fresh baked chocolate chip cookies (about 3 inches in diameter), cooled

1 1/2 cups creamy or crunchy peanut butter

1 1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream, slightly softened

chopped peanuts, for topping (optional) mini chocolate chips, for topping (optional) toasted coconut, for topping (optional)

Recipe courtesy of Peanut Butter Lovers and the Georgia Peanut Commission Yield: 12

DIRECTIONS:

On 12 cookies, top sides down, spread layer of peanut butter. Add one scoop of ice cream to each. Create sandwiches by topping with remaining cookies.

n 1983, DIC Entertainment released

“Inspector Gadget,” an animated series about a cyborg detective named Gadget (originally voiced by Don Adams). The Inspector was physically powerful, but the real brains behind his success were his niece Penny and her dog Brain. The two of them were the ones who thwarted Dr. Claw (Tony Martin) and M.A.D., his evil organization. In 1999, the live-action feature film “Inspector Gadget” arrived in theaters. Matthew Broderick played John Brown, a resident of Riverton, Ohio who worked as a security guard. After being blown up in his car, Brown became the first recruit for the “Gadget Program.” In 2003, French Stewart played the cyborg character in a sequel that was released direct-to-video.

Other animated films have been made into live-action feature films. In 1966, Boris Karloff narrated “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” a CBS animated special featuring the work of Theodor Seuss Geisel.

In Ron Howard’s 2000 film version of Geisel’s work, Jim Carrey played the title role, but he reportedly was ready to quit due to the make-up and prosthetics used to turn him into the Grinch. To help the actor, a CIA specialist was brought to the set to teach Carrey methods to deal with physical and mental stress. According to “Box Office Mojo,” more

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The 1994 theatrical release of “The Flintstones” cast John Goodman and Rick Moranis as Fred and Barney. In April 2000, “Viva Rock Vegas” arrived in theaters with Mark Addy and Stephen Baldwin taking over for Goodman and Moranis.

than 48.1 million tickets for “Grinch” were sold in North America.

In 1960, “The Flintstones,” an animated sitcom, premiered on ABC in Prime Time and ran for six seasons. Anyone who watched Jackie Gleason’s performance as Ralph Kramden on “The Honeymooners” will see the connection to “The Flintstones.” Although Ralph lived in a tenement with his wife Alice (Audrey Meadows), Fred and his family resided in the Stone Age town of Bedrock. Their families went to prehistoric drive-in’s and mingled with saber-tooth cats and woolly mammoths.

In the 1930s, Popeye the Sailor made his first appearance in an animated short film. Popeye (voice of Billy Costello) and Bluto (voice of William Pennell) routinely fought over Olive Oil (voice of Bonnie Poe). Their boisterous animated adventures continued for decades and, in 1980, “Popeye,” a musical comedy directed by Robert Altman, arrived in theaters with the talented Robin Williams playing the lead role. After arriving in the coastal town of Sweethaven, the sailor began looking for Poopdeck Pappy (Ray Walston), his missing father. After its release, film critics had harsh words about the film, which won the “Stinkers Bad Movie Award” for “Worst Picture.”

This list would not be complete without a nod to “Barbie,” the 2023 fantasy adventure film directed by Greta Gerwig and co-written with Noah Baumbach. Even though it’s not technically animated, Margot Robbie starred as Barbie, a resident of Barbieland where the Barbies have interesting jobs and the Ken dolls usually hang out at the beach. During the film, Barbie even met Ruth Handler, the woman who invented the Barbie doll.

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‘The Flinstones’ photo courtesy Universal Pictures

Yeggs

John Hanna

CROSSWORD: CHEMISTRY 101

Moore on Life

Hopping on an airplane isn’t as easy as it once was. Back in the day an announcement would come over the intercom such as: “All those who want to board get ready, get set… GO!”

The fittest and ablest would trample over the fattest and slowest to get the best seats and overhead space. Those who didn’t move quickly enough were assigned to the area down below reserved for cattle.

But still, the system worked just fine. You were at least assured space on the flight. Nowadays, to be allowed on requires certain club status. I experienced this fact just recently. There I was sitting at my gate eating my $15 airport doughnut patiently waiting for my summons to board. Before long the voice on the intercom started to list off categories.

“Attention, we are about to begin our pre-boarding process. We welcome those who need a little extra time ahead of those smarty pants flyers who need no time. This includes those traveling with small children, also those with any disabilities to include newly replaced knees, hips, shoulders, spinal columns or any other body part replacement that can be verified with a complete TSA pat down. Also included are people with peanut allergies, lactose intolerant, those missing their pets – shout out to the cat people – and any suffering from a recent stinging paper cut.”

I didn’t qualify and stood idly by.

The next group was called: “We now want to welcome any active military, thank you for your service, as well as all platinum, gold, silver, zinc,

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aluminum, and polyester club members.”

Surely it was my turn next.

“Welcome First-Class passengers! We’ve missed you so much. Please come on board and enjoy a tasty ribeye dinner the captain has personally grilled for you in the cockpit.”

“The rest of you line up behind the blue line and don’t even think of crossing it or you’ll be taped to the wing of the plane during flight,” she growled. “That completes our boarding procedure. If your group has not been called, please make yourselves comfortable for the night on any of our benches that do not allow anyone to stretch out fully.”

I sat at the gate brooding while filling out the forms to become a polyester club member. Fortunately, I received a nasty papercut from the process. Looks like I’ll be boarding after all.

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. "Planted" customer

6. Pie and mode connection (2 words)

9. *Atomic ____ unit

13. Salk's conquest

14. Beesly of "The Office"

15. Secret storage

16. Crème de la crème

17. Flow alternative

18. a.k.a. vampire

19. *Any substance in chemistry

21. *Periodic table entry

23. Douse or soak

24. Pavarotti's song

25. Between Big and Wolf

28. Mattress description

30. *Positively charged particle

35. Elevator

manufacturing giant

37. Horsefly

39. Rabbit trap

40. Sure or uh-huh

41. Saintly rings

43. North Sea feeder

44. Flax flower genus

46. Shrivel, as in plant

47. Like undesirable row

48. Related on mother's side

50. Barbara of "I Dream of Jeannie"

52. Porky's home

53. Practice in the ring

55. Burmese neighbor

57. *Core of an atom

61. *C

64. Theater guide

65. Org. that gets parents involved in school

67. Sign up again

69. Supernatural being

70. Three, to Caesar

71. Grouchy Muppet

72. European sea eagles

73. News channel acronym

74. Liable to cry

DOWN

1. Health resort in BadenBaden, e.g.

2. River islet

3. Hip bones

4. To-do enumerations

5. Bingo and keno

6. Imitator

7. *Chemistry classroom

8. Fly in ____, or a reminder of the past

9. Hat-tipper's word

10. Highest point

11. Splints site

12. Assigned spot

15. Rids of obstuction

20. Period in history

22. Mouth piece

24. Designer's studio

25. *____-Mariotte Law

26. Dined at home

27. Late Princess of Wales

29. Defect

31. Two halves of two

32. Discussion intended to produce agreement

33. Galactic path

34. Demanding attention

36. Like a barred door

38. *Aurum, in English

42. Type of grave marker 45. It loves company?

49. PC "brain"

51. Limited in scope

54. Gelatin

56. Like one with high BMI

57. Artist's model, sometimes

58. Application utilizer

59. Keep it up?

60. TV classic "____

Make a Deal"

61. Jealous biblical brother

62. Fairy-tale opening

63. Less than average tide

66. *Sn, or stannum, on periodic table

68. Like dry humor

‘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.