CNSTC: August 23, 2023

Library stays golden

St. Charles CityCounty Library celebrates it’s 50th anniversary of serving county residents

By Brett Auten

This month marks the golden anniversary of learning, growing and exploring. Aug. 1 was the official 50th anniversary of the St. Charles City-County Library. Since 1973, the library has put forth the mission to inspire, inform, and serve residents throughout St. Charles County by offering reading materials, classes and events, business and educator resources, community gathering spaces, early literacy computers, and more.

“The library is constantly evolving and responding to customer needs,” Lori Beth Crawford, Chief Communications & Engagement Officer of the St. Charles City-County Library, said. “Providing access to technology including Wi-Fi, hotspots, computers, digital materials, and more would be the most significant way the library has changed in the past 50 years.”

County residents are invited to celebrate with the library this August with classes and events highlighting the history of the library, such as a 1970s Pop Culture Trivia event on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch and 50th Anniversary Bookshelf Quilting classes at the Spencer Road Branch.

New and current library card holders are invited to pick up a limited edition 50th anniversary library card while supplies last. Cards are available at all library locations, free of charge, and customers are welcome to keep their current barcode numbers. Additionally, visitors can take home a commemorative gift while supplies last.

In 1964, the St. Charles Public Library at 572 Jefferson was renamed Kathryn

Linnemann Library in honor of the woman who started the first public library in St. Charles. In 1973, the St. Charles City-County Library was formed when the Kathryn Linnemann Library joined forces with the Wentzville and O’Fallon Plaza branches. The past 50 years have seen many changes; the library’s card catalog migrat-

ed to the digital world and their collection of VHS and vinyl records gave way to new technology. Take a trip down memory lane

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This month marks the 50th anniversary of the St. Charles City-County Library. The St. Charles City-County Library features 11 branches and the Library to You Bookmobile, lending over two million items a year.

‘ LIBRARY’ from cover

by viewing historic photographs and videos on the library’s website, stchlibrary.org/ togetherfor50.

The first library on wheels hit the road in 1976 and its newest vehicle, The Library to You bookmobile, made its debut in 2022

Storytimes still provide young readers with opportunities to grow, laugh, and learn through early literacy skill-building. Teens still find a place to create, read, and belong through fandom clubs, art events, and “teen advisory board” classes. Adults still use library resourc-

es to help with job hunting, health and wellness, learning new skills, connecting with others, and so much more. Famous authors continue to visit from across the country and the world to share their stories with local audiences.

“Libraries are now places where people gather to learn, play and share,” Crawford said. “We still provide quiet spaces, but you’re more likely to see people learning a new craft, participating in story time, and checking out our Library of Things which ranges from cake pans to telescopes.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County (BGCSTC) held its annual Back to School Bash on July 22 and July 29.

“Our Back to School Bashes are strong examples of collective impact in St. Charles County, where we come together to address complex challenges faced by our young people,” said Karen Englert, BGCSTC Chief Executive Officer. “Through fostering collaboration and magnifying our efforts, we are dedicated to creating lasting change. We are delighted to witness the continued growth of the Back to School Bashes, allowing us to reach and support even more kids and families, all thanks to the unwavering support of our network”.

Between the two events, 930 adults and youth attended the event. BGCSTC distributed 519 backpacks to students to ensure they are prepared for the upcoming school year with the necessary supplies. Additionally, a total of 812 meals were served to both families and volunteers.

Back to School Bash displayed the strength of the collaborative network in St. Charles County, with 35 community organizations participating. These organizations came together to amplify the event’s impact and reinforce the community’s shared commitment to nurturing the next generation by providing access to needed resources.

Harvester Christian Church, Lindenwood University, St. Charles Fire Department, O’Fallon Fire Protection District, Emmanuel LIGHT Ministries Organization, Mission Financial, and Clement Auto Group supplied backpacks, supplies, meals, and volunteer service to the event.

Back to School Bash would not be possible without the dedication of the 118 volunteers who selflessly contributed 344 hours of their time. Their commitment exemplifies the spirit of community service and the positive change that can be achieved when working together.

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County residents are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the St. Charles City-County Library this August with classes and events highlighting the history of the library, such as a 1970s Pop Culture Trivia event on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch and 50th Anniversary Bookshelf Quilting classes at the Spencer Road Branch.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County (BGCSTC) held its annual Back to School Bash on July 22 and July 29.

No more than one delivery of Blue Bags Allowed within 60-day period in St. Peters

If you recycle with the Blue Cart Crew as a St. Peters resident, then you can signal that you need new recycling Blue Bags by tying a plastic bag (any type of plastic bag) on your trash cart handle.

A new rule that started Aug.1, is that Blue Bags will not be delivered to any one address more than once in a 60-day period. If you are a Blue Cart Crew member who received Blue Bags less than 60 days ago, and you tie a plastic bag on your trash cart handle, a new roll of Blue Bags will be delivered to your address at the end of that 60-day period.

If you need additional Blue Bags quicker than 60 days since you last received Blue Bags, you may come to Recycle City at 131 Ecology Drive to pick up a roll. Blue Bag costs continue to rise. This new rule helps control costs, while providing plenty of Blue Bags for normal use. Each roll contains 26 Blue Bags.

The city of St. Peters offers residents the chance to enroll in the Blue Cart Crew in order to recycle curbside with Blue Bags. When they enroll in the Blue Cart Crew, residents promise to only use Blue Bags for recycling – not for regular trash, yard waste or any other improper use.

Blue Cart Crew members are identified by having a blue trash cart or a Blue Cart Crew sticker on their green cart.

Blue Cart Crew members recycle using Blue Bags by

placing recyclable containers in one Blue Bag and paper items in a separate Blue Bag:

• Recyclable containers include tin cans, aluminum cans, and plastic containers with a No. 1 or 2. Many types of water bottles, milk jugs, detergent and household cleaner containers fall in these categories. Due to market conditions for recyclable commodities, the city of St. Peters is not accepting other types of plastics: Please do not recycle No. 3 through 7 plastics and black plastic. For example, the cups you get from convenience store soda fountain drinks cannot be recycled. Please do not place other metals or plastics such as toasters, mufflers, coat hangers or children’s toys in the bags as they will not be recycled.

• Paper and small pieces of cardboard can be placed in a Blue Bag separately from containers. Large pieces of cardboard can be placed directly in your trash cart for recycling.

• The Blue Bags are then double-tied and placed in the trash container along regular trash bags. Blue Cart Crew members, please remember:

• Only recycle items you know to be recyclable. When it doubt, throw it out!

• Fill all Blue Bags completely before placing them

CREC sponsors six students at CYCLE

Six area students sponsored by Cuivre River Electric Cooperate were among the 101 high school students from across the state who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program.

The conference was held July 19-21 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jefferson City.

The local delegates were McKenna Claborn and Cecelia Southerland, Silex High School; Collin Calhoun, Bowling Green High School; Josh Harvey, Clopton High School; Nina Momphard, Troy Buchanan High School and Paige Harrell, North Point High School.

Each year in July, this action-filled three days provides high school students opportunities to learn first-hand what it is like to be involved in politics, the cooperative form of business and being a leader. The program included nationally-known speakers and time at the Missouri State Capitol learning how a bill goes through the process to become a law. To learn more about electric cooperatives, the group was divided up into teams that competed in various events like the “build a cooperative” game.

Another highlight was hearing from the Rachel’s Challenge Organization, which was created after the Columbine High School shooting. Rachel’s family and friends speak to youth around the world about Rachel’s legacy of being a positive role model to everyone she met in life. Students also toured the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City and saw a live powerline demonstration as well as several electric vehicles at Central Electric Power Cooperative’s headquarters.

The CYCLE program is in its 20th year and is a recipient of the National Community Youth Service award for the top youth program among all electric cooperatives in the country.

The annual contest is open to high school sophomores who live and attend school in Cuivre River’s

general service area, or who have Cuivre River Electric service in their homes. Applications for next year’s program will be accepted in the spring. For more information about the CYCLE program, contact Tim Schmidt at 800-392-3709, ext. 4837 or email tschmidt@cuivre.com.

in your trash cart. Stuffing your Blue Bags full helps save you money by reducing the costs of the Blue Bag program.

• Never use blue bags for regular trash.

To learn more about recycling and trash service in St. Peters, please visit www.stpetersmo.net/trash and download the STPCollects mobile app.

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Six area high school students sponsored by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative traveled to Jefferson City July 19-21 to attend the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) program. Pictured (front row from left) are Paige Harrell (North Point High School), Cecilia Southerland (Silex High School), McKenna Claborn (Silex High School), Nina Momphard (Troy Buchanan High School), (back row, from left) Josh Harvey (Clopton High School) and Collin Calhoun (Bowling Green High School).

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Rolling forward for 40 years

General Motors Wentzville Assembly celebrates four decades of being a stable economic engine for the region

- By Brett Auten

A stable force in the region.

Those words are not often associated with automobile assembly plants. So, it goes to show what a special place General Motors Wentzville Assembly has carved out for itself in the region as it celebrates its 40th year building trucks and vans.

GM Wentzville Assembly is the global production site for the fullsize van and is situated on a 440acre site which was previously a wheat field. The facility comprises 4.25 million square feet under roof and the first vehicle off the assembly line was the Buick Park Avenue in December 1983. By September 1989 the one millionth vehicle had been built.

“We have tried to be strong partners in the community,” Lamar Rucker, Wentzville Assembly’s plant executive director, said. “It is pretty humbling. Not too many have had this length of service and it shows that (Wentzville) is a pretty significant, thriving part of GMC.”

So much so, GM provided a $1.5 billion investment in Wentzville Assembly in 2019 to upgrade the facility’s body and paint shops in preparation for manufacturing the next generation mid-size trucks. The launch of these new vehicles not only represents the re-envisioning of the products themselves, but also how their teams and crew work together.

“It shows General Motors is invested in the growth of our community by providing good paying jobs and supporting the community through philanthropy and engagement. We are honored to be part of the success of Wentzville and St. Charles County.”

Among the celebrations this year, Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione recently presented a proclamation to both plant leadership and UAW Local 2250 representatives during the city’s Board of Alderman meeting.

During the presentation, Mayor Guccione stated, “General Motors has been an integral part of Wentzville’s growth and success for the past four decades,” Guccione said. “The city of Wentzville appreciates the partnership it has with GM and we hope it continues for many

Innsbrook invites the public to 2023 Fall Craft & Vendor Fair

Innsbrook Resort invites all craft and festival shoppers to the return of a local favorite, the Innsbrook Craft & Vendor Fair on Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Located 45 minutes west of St. Louis, Innsbrook provides a beautiful backdrop for attendees to explore a variety of outdoor booths offering unique crafts, décor, jewelry, gifts, and more at the Charrette Creek Commons, located inside Innsbrook’s gates.

The Fall Craft & Vendor fair will feature an array of craft vendors, plus food and beverages.

“Craft-lovers will enjoy exploring vendors’ artistry in a beautiful, family-friendly setting,” said Tracy Dickherber, Innsbrook Activities Director. “We are excited to host this event and hope everyone inside and outside Innsbrook’s gates are able to come and shop.”

All participating vendors and craft-fairgoers will be located outside the Charrette Creek Commons at Innsbrook, with spots reserved on the pool deck or just outside the pool gates.

Shoppers will also enjoy:

• Meeting dozens of talented local vendors

• Exploring a variety of unique merchandise

• Sugarfire BBQ and a coffee truck

• Live entertainment and fun for the whole family

This event is free and open to the public. To reserve your spot as a vendor, please visit https://innsbrook-owners-association.ticketleap.com/2023craft-show/. For questions, please contact 636.928.3366 ext. 9180 or email activities@innsbrook-resort.com, or, visit https:// www.innsbrook-resort.com/events/craft-vendor-fair/ for complete information.

more years to come.”

In December 1995, the first fullsize van was produced. Wentzville Assembly remains GM’s only global production site for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans.

The Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize trucks began production in September 2014 with several model enhancements since inception. Wentzville Assembly launched the 2023 next generation Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks in January 2023.

Employees recently celebrated with lunch and a 40th anniversary t-shirt provided to commemorate the event. They were also provided with an opportunity to read the many positive comments on display from customers across the country who have recently taken ownership of their 2023 next generation trucks.

GM Wentzville Assembly recently announced a grant specifically for advanced manufacturing programs at St. Charles Community College to expand skills-based education to keep pace with modern manufacturing facilities. St. Charles

Community College was one of only seven community colleges to study and share best practices for integrating advanced manufacturing credentials into their college curriculum. Funding provided by GM will support the colleges’ efforts to expand and leverage local programs into national networks.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with St. Charles Community College and our investment in the community,” Rucker said. “Through this grant, the college can further study needs for technical training and help meet the growing demand for job-ready employees in advanced manufacturing. The next generation of hourly and salary employees are going to have a significantly different skill set.”

GM Wentzville Assembly produces the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize trucks and the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans. The plant currently employs over 4,000 and has employed tens of thousands since opening in 1983. It currently operates five days a week over three shifts.

Get ready for tail-wagging fun at Olde Towne PETaPalooza

Bring your furry loved ones (on leash) for the return of the Olde Towne PETaPalooza on Sept. 9.

Building on the roaring success from last year’s debut, St. Peters Animal Control is delighted to bring back this free community pet event for its second year. The festivities will once again be held at the Olde Towne Park Pavilion, between 2-4 p.m.

Meet local pet businesses, enjoy demonstrations and giveaways, and earn a chance to win prizes, including swag baskets from The Watering Bowl & Furr Factory.

The St. Charles County Police Department will have a dog demonstration at 2:30 p.m. Plus, meet adoptable pets from Stray Paws and the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center (PAC), and learn how you can get involved in local animal rescue efforts by visiting with Friends of the PAC.

Local vendors will have products and giveaways like free nail trimming. Beverages will be offered by the Missouri Lost & Found Paws for a donation.

As a bonus during the event, you can stop by and shop Old Town businesses for sales during the Twilight Market, taking place the same day as PETaPalooza from 3-7 p.m.

Olde Towne Park is located at 1 Park St. in St. Peters. To learn more about the Olde Towne PETaPalooza, participating businesses, and planned activities, visit www.stpetersmo.net.

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(Top) Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione (right) recently presented a proclamation to both GM Wentzville Assembly plant leadership and UAW Local 2250 representatives during the city’s board of alderman meeting. (Bottom)Current employees of General Motors Wentzville recently celebrated with a lunch and a 40th anniversary T-shirt provided to commemorate the event.

Take Notice . . .

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug. 24-27: Orchestra auditions

St. Charles County Youth Orchestra auditions will be held on Aug. 25, 26 and 27. Students at all levels of string, wind, brass, and percussion are invited to audition. The auditions will be held at the Grace Baptist Church Fellowship Hall St. Charles. Auditions are by appointment please visit www.sccyo.org/auditions.

Sept. 2: Car and truck show

Trinity Lutheran Church Annual Benefit Classic Car and Truck Show takes place at 1307 Boone St. in Troy. Entry Fee: $20 per class, first 100 registered get a free dash plaque and goodie bag. Registration takes place from 9 to 11 a.m., Participant Judging takes place from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 2023 Proceeds to Benefit: Supplies for Shower of Love in our local community and Capital Improvements for Trinity Lutheran Church. For more information email trinitytroymo@gmail.com or call Bryan Gooding, Chair at 636775-0306. Vendor spaces are available, call Deana Von Dach 623-734-3630 to register.

ONGOING EVENTS

Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis

Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314-560-1868.

Mondays: Alcoholics Anonymous

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636-970-0013.

Mondays: Take off Pounds

Sensibly

TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Leogene Weber. 636-399-3124.

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@ yahoo.com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: Kiwanis Club meeting

Cottleville-Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Monday of the month at noon at Bandana’s at 3446 Pheasant Meadows Dr. in O’Fallon. Contact Mary Vaughan at 314-581-0497 or Karen Grant at 773-914-4900 for more information.

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter.net.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-3696521.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice Choral Arts Singers practice on Mondays, from 7-9 p.m. at Connection ChristianChurch, 1332 Feise Road in Dardenne

Prairie. New singers (high school and older) are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-3696521.

Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636219-0553.

Mondays: Measurement

Mondays: 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and momsto-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-3792505.

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club Meets every Tuesday, 12:30

– 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-954-3364 for info.

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.

Tuesdays: Seniors luncheon

On the third Tuesday every month a luncheon for seniors takes place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church at 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. For more information call 636-561-8951. Free bingo and cards are available.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more informa-

tion contact Jack Ross at 314287-0569 or jack-ross@att.net.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Tuesdays: Diabetes support group

A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, in

St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636-206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.

Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.

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Lindenwood Athletics announces Hall of Fame Class

of 2023

All-American three times throughout her time as a Lion, earning the distinction in 2011, 2012, and 2013.

• Alecia McGillivray | Student-Athlete Women’s Swimming & Diving | 2013-17

Lindenwood University’s Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Jason Coomer revealed the names of the eight inductees for the Lindenwood Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday morning. Cory Arentsen, DeDe Dorsey, Mike Failoni, Amanda Greene, and Alecia McGillivray are the five individuals to earn the honor while the 2015 large coed cheer team and the 2017 baseball team will also be enshrined. Longtime Lindenwood photographer Don Adams will be honored with the Meritorious Service Award.

• Cory Arentsen | Student-Athlete

Men’s Basketball | 2014-16

Arentsen was a member of the Lindenwood men’s basketball for two seasons from 20142016. During his two-year career as a Lion, he solidified his legacy as one of the best shooters in program history, averaging 19.8 points per game while knocking down a staggering 42.4% of his attempts from three-point range.

• DeDe Dorsey | Student-Athlete Football | 2004-05

After converting to running back during the 2004 season, he would go on to accumulate 2,541 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns over the remaining 16 games of his career as a Lion. Dorsey played several seasons of professional football, which included winning Super Bowl XLI with the 2006 Indianapolis Colts.

• Mike Failoni | Student-Athlete Baseball | 2012-14

Failoni was a member of the Lindenwood baseball program during the 2013 and 2014 seasons and compiled one of the greatest single seasons in program history during his junior year. In 2013, he started all 46 games in which he appeared in for the Lions and was a unanimous first-team All-MIAA selection, first team all-region, and ABCA/Rawlings All-American after breaking the MIAA single-season batting average record by hitting .500.

• Amanda Greene | Student-Athlete

Women’s Bowling | 2009-13

Greene was a National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association (NCBCA) first-team

McGillivray was a member of the Lindenwood women’s swimming and diving team from 201317 and became Lindenwood’s first individual NCAA National Champion in any sport after winning the 1000 free and 1650 free titles at the 2015 National Championships.

• Don Adams Jr. | Meritorious Service Award Adams Jr. has spent nearly two decades covering athletic events at Lindenwood as the primary photographer for the Lions. Over the course of his career, Adams Jr. has attended and covered an unmatched amount of Lindenwood events and provided imagery for some of the most memorable moments in Lindenwood’s illustrious athletic history.

• 2015 Large Coed Cheer | Team

The Lindenwood Large Coed Cheer program became the program’s first National Championship squad since 2011, as they secured their national title at the NCA/NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida.

• 2017 Baseball | Team

• The team was chosen to finish 11th in the MIAA Preseason Coaches’ Poll. Undeterred by that prediction, the Lions far exceeded those expectations, posting a 40-20 record, which included the program’s first MIAA Conference Tournament Championship, NCAA Central Regional Championship, and the first NCAA Division II Baseball Championship appearance in program history.

* Congratulations to all for memories that will last forever

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 sea son, among many other activities. I am currently host ing a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL.com.

It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

RECIPE : Healthy meal options, including dairy foods, support school success

Versatile cottage cheese can be eaten alone or easily incorporated into other foods. Cottage cheese is a great way to boost the amount of protein and calcium in a meal. The addition of cottage cheese to this recipe results in 12 g of protein per serving! Start off the first day of school with these fluffy pancakes to fuel your family.

Servings: 5 (2 pancakes)

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup 2% cottage cheese

2 eggs

1

½ teaspoons vanilla extract

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 cup flour

½ cup milk

¼ cup canola oil

COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES

Adapted from Drozhzhin, N. (2020, March 22). Cottage Cheese Pancakes. Momsdish.com

In a blender, add all ingredients in the following order: cottage cheese, eggs, canola oil, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, baking powder and flour. Blend the ingredients until the batter is smooth.

Coat skillet with cooking spray or melt butter on skillet as it preheats. Once skillet is preheated, add

starts to bubble, flip the pancakes and cook until both sides are golden brown.

Serve with maple syrup, jam, peanut butter or fresh fruit.

Store leftovers in refrigerator and use within 3 days. The pancakes reheat well.

Find nutritional information, fun facts and summer recipe ideas at NCSweetpotatoes.com.

Stage plays that became movies (and vice-versa)

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.

oming off her award-winning performance in 1990’s “Ghost,” Whoopi Goldberg shifted gears to play a lounge singer in disguise for the comedy “Sister Act.” A flashback to 1968, showed a young Deloris Wilson who enjoyed music more than making good grades. A few years later, she was known as Reno, Nevada lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier. After witnessing a gangland murder, Deloris was put in witness protection and sent to Saint Katherine’s Convent to keep her safe. While disguised as a nun, Deloris, now known as Sister Mary Clarence, used her musical talents to reshape the choir and inspire the other nuns.

After watching the Muny’s recent production of “Sister Act,” other stage plays that became movies came to mind. For instance, Aaron Sorkin’s 1989 play “A Few Good Men” was the basis of the film of the same name. Tom Cruise was outstanding as Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee, a character that according to Aaron Sorkin was not based on any specific person. After Marine William Santiago was tied up, beaten and ultimately passed away, two other marines were accused of his murder. Playing Colonel Nathan R. Jessep, Jack Nicholson commanded incredible respect during the courtroom scenes. Kaffee was encouraged to put Jessep on the witness stand, which led to the most explosive moments of the entire film.

Based on the play by Afred Uhry, “Driving Miss Daisy” arrived in theaters in 1989. Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman had great

chemistry together on screen in this period piece. Miss Daisy (Tandy) was a retired schoolteacher who drove her car into a neighbor’s yard and, to keep her mobile, her son Boolie Werthan (Dan Aykroyd) bought another vehicle and hired Hoke Colburn (Freeman) to be her chauffer. Miss Daisy rebelled at first but she eventually let Boolie drive her around town. The film was popular and Jessica Tandy received a Best Actress Oscar for her performance.

Sidney Lumet’s 1957’s film “12 Angry Men” was adapted from Reginald Rose’s teleplay of the same name. The film’s setting was a jury room in a New York County Courthouse where 12 men met to determine the fate of a teenager accused of stabbing his father. The cast was filled with such talented actors as Martin Balsam playing Juror 1, an assistant high school football coach, Jack Klugman as Juror 5, a man who had a rough time while growing up, and Henry Fonda, an architect who questioned the evidence and voted his conscience.

In 1988, John Waters’s film “Hairspray,” had a cast that included Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Sony Bono and the inimitable Jerry Stiller. Although the box office gross for the movie was rather modest, “Hairspray “found an audience over the years. In 2002, Waters’ film became a Broadway musical that won eight Tony Awards. Another version of “Hairspray” was released in 2007 with John Travolta in drag as Edna Turnblad, Tracy’s mother. At the end of the film, the ensemble cast participated in a huge song and dance number that will make you smile.

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“Sister Act” photo courtesy Touchstone Pictures

Moore on Life

It’s a nightmare trying to make a return online. Here’s how mine went.

It was a dark and stormy night. I was in a haunted house being chased by a horribly disfigured madman with a sharp, bloody instrument. Finally, the demented creature caught me and cackled, “Aha! Now I’ve got you! Any last requests?!”

“Yes, I need to make a return online.”

The fiend trembled and whimpered, “That’s so cruel and mean. Are you trying to scare me to death?”

He then dropped his weapon and ran off shrieking into the night.

I tried to get a refund from a book seller last week. First, I attempted to call.

“Ha, boomer! Companies don’t talk to you anymore. That’s so 1960’s. They rarely even use phones manned by robots. Now it’s all done online so you can’t have the satisfaction of yelling at a human.”

Thanks for that vital info strange-interrupting-voice-person.

So, using my phone, I went ahead and perused their website for a few days until I found a tiny box buried under layers of ads and click bait and other useless garbage.

It was tucked under a little banner that read: “Don’t read this.”

I read it.

It said: “In the rare event you should need to make a return please click here.”

I clicked.

It said: “We told you not to read this! Because you have not followed our instructions, we have determined you may need additional help. Please hold while we connect you with a

By Cindy Moore

representative in Jalalabamania.”

After 45 minutes of waiting and listening to some on-hold music which sounded like the screeching of a cat in heat, someone with an unusual accent answered.

“Alo, may I assist you?”

“Yes, I’d like to return an item.”

“Certainly. Do you have the secret code listed beneath the little hidden box inside the square on page 14 which instructed you not to read it?”

“No, I didn’t notice a code. I barely noticed the little hidden box.”

“Right. So, I will pass this on to corporate that our little hidden box has been discovered. This is not good news. Thank you for contacting Easy Sleazy Book Buys. Would you like to make a purchase?”

“No! I want to return something!” Click.

The choice is down to being chased by a psychopath or trying to make a return online. Either way it’s murder.

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.

CROSSWORD: BACK TO SCHOOL

ACROSS

1. *Medical school entry requirement, acr.

5. *Atlas image

8. Hula dancer's necklace

11. German money

12. Ready for picking

13. Nerd

15. Like many Brothers Grimm stories

16. Month of Purim

17. *Some exams

18. *Laptop and books container

20. Fastens a fly

21. Licorice-like herb

22. *Teacher's favorite

23. Like hot lava

26. Cassava, pl.

30. Chapter in history

31. Deadly

34. DEA agent

35. Second person singular past of "do," archaic

37. Greet, to a dog

38. Be in harmony

39. Inwardly

40. Opposite of pluralism

42. Even, to a poet

43. *Academic planners

45. *High predecessor

47. Passé

48. Barnyard honker

50. Rooftop contraption

52. *Meal container

55. Emerald or aquamarine, chemically speaking

56. Trans-Siberian Railroad city

57. Venus de Milo's are missing

59. *Plural of #51 Down

60. Comments from prompt box

61. Do like Ella Fitzgerald

62. *PE in school

63. Make a choice

64. Piece of cake

DOWN

1. Actress Ryan

2. Larry David's "____ Your Enthusiasm"

3. Bizet's "Habanera," e.g.

4. Tabby's mate

5. King with a golden touch

6. Rapidly

7. ____ up, to become more cheerful

8. Spring

9. Morays

10. Abdominal pain cause, acr.

12. Plunder

13. Dirty one

14. *One of 3 Rs in grade school

19. Genuflected

22. Letter-writing friend

23. *M in LMC, educationally speaking

24. Circular gasket

25. Big Dipper's visible shape

26. Biblical gift-givers

27. Propelled a boat

28. Angler's basket

29. Part of an act

32. Rare bills

33. Chewbacca's sidekick

36. *Word in thesaurus, e.g.

38. Mennonite's cousin

40. *Gym class prop

41. *Art class cover ups

44. Old fashioned contests at dawn

46. Lower value, as in currency

48. Plug a pipe, e.g. (2 words)

49. Beginning of ailment

50. Exceedingly

51. Bob of boxing world

52. Bonkers

53. Shamu, e.g.

54. Dec. holiday

55. Capture 58. Porky's or Petunia's home

‘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.

John Hanna Yeggs

Past the point of no return