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Bill Milligan

Bill Milligan, For the Call

Bill is the general manager of The Call and photographer extraordinaire.

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A St. Louis introduction to bratwurst

A St. Louis introduction to bratwurst

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
July 3, 2024
Grilled nectarines topped with honey and mascarpone cheese provides an elegant end to any meal.

Around the Kitchen: Grilled nectarines compliment any barbecue

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
May 26, 2024
Around the Kitchen: Enjoy in-season asparagus with fresh salsa

Around the Kitchen: Enjoy in-season asparagus with fresh salsa

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
April 25, 2024
This soup will keep you warm on a cold winter day.

Vegetables, cream make this soup good

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
December 19, 2023
Left to right front: Lesa Chall, Handyman Hardware; Katie Gurley, Runner-up “Most Attractive”; Hayley Glossmeyer; Kate McKay, Runner-up “Most Creative” and Joe Lentz, Handyman Hardware. Back row: Sue Middendorf, branch manager, Coldwell Banker - Realty Gundaker, Kevin Emberton, "Most Attractive” and Eric Glossmeyer, “Most Creative”.

[Photo] 2023 Holiday Decorating Contest winners are South County’s most creative, most attractive displays

December 15, 2023
Jalapeño and cilantro spice this sauce made from pumpkin seeds – perfect for roast pork.

Authentic flavors spice this pumpkin seed sauce

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
October 27, 2023
Cinnamon rolls topped generously with home made caramel sauce.

Caramel sauce is easy to make, versatile

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
September 29, 2023
Pork chops sit on a pile of mashed potatoes, topped with Red Delicious apples and a pan sauce.

Apple chops recipe uses seasonal produce

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
September 5, 2023
Pears poached with vanilla, honey and white wine, garnished with mascarpone, brandy and raspberries.

Tangy mascarpone highlights pear’s flavor in this dessert

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
August 9, 2023
Tomatoes, zucchini and cream sauce make the taste of this side dish.

Grilling adds flavor to Greek zucchini

By Bill Milligan, For The Call
July 27, 2023
Beet and avocado salad

For a healthy salad this one is hard to beet

By Bill Milligan, For The Call
June 26, 2023
Hearty homemade tomato soup garnished with a dollup of sour cream.

Take care of yourself with this tomato soup

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
September 22, 2022
Scrambled eggs served on a tortilla and topped with salsa make this an authentic MexBrex.

Eggs paired with traditional Mexican favorites make memorable breakfast

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
August 23, 2022
Asian flavors add character to spice up this ketchup-based barbecue sauce.

Sherry adds playful flavor to barbecued ribs

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
June 24, 2022
Lettuce and sour cream top these spinach enchiladas.

A great party food — spinach enchiladas

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
May 24, 2022
Apple pie has been a favorite for centuries

Apple pie has been a favorite for centuries

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
May 1, 2022
Pasta primavera tops for freshness, ease

Pasta primavera tops for freshness, ease

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
April 3, 2022
The remnants of a garage and a car inside it destroyed in a fire Monday, seen the day after the fire.

[Photo] Couple and cat are safe after fire during storms destroys garage in Oakville

August 14, 2020
This slaw is a unique make-ahead side dish

This slaw is a unique make-ahead side dish

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
June 26, 2020
Staying home is easier with the right recipes

Staying home is easier with the right recipes

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
May 2, 2020
Jim Lembke appears at a forum. Bill Milligan photo

[Photo] Lembke weighs legal challenge to trash plan

By BURKE WASSON
October 10, 2007
oakfox

[Photo] Tigers rout Warriors in state quarterfinal

By STEPHEN GLOVER
November 18, 2009
Veta Jeffery

Women in History: Midwest BankCentre’s Veta Jeffery develops community

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
March 27, 2020
Jessica Grib with her husband Kevin, son Noah and daughter Amelia.

Women in History: Jessica Grib is a survivor who now helps others

By Bill Milligan and Erin Achenbach
March 11, 2020
Women in History: For decades, Earlene Judd lived to serve

Women in History: For decades, Earlene Judd lived to serve

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
March 5, 2020
A rain-delayed match-up between Lindbergh High School and Mehlville High School had all the ingredients of a state playoff game, despite being the first week of the 2019 season. Mehlville fell to Lindbergh 17-10.

[Photo] Lindbergh and Mehlville compete like it’s a state playoff game in Week 1

September 5, 2019
The Green Park Shop 'n Save, one of the Shop 'n Saves in the area that was converted to a Schnucks in 2018.

[Photo] Shop ‘n Save stores in Lemay, Green Park to reopen as Schnucks; Crestwood could close

October 13, 2018
Marc Garcia plays the trumpet during a ceremony at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in 2018.

[Photo] 56th Colored Infantry honored for bravery

May 12, 2018
Children line up for the Crestwood Easter Egg Scramble in 2018.

[Photo] Rain can’t stop the Crestwood Easter Egg Scramble

April 6, 2018
Bethesda Terrace residents James and Dorothy Kargus cut the cake during a reception in honor of their wedding.

Couple fall in love, marry at Bethesda Terrace

By Bill Milligan, For the Call
October 7, 2017
The Laumeier Art Fair in 2017.

[Photo] Fun at Laumeier’s 30th annual Art Fair

May 16, 2017
From 2017: Hundreds of children flocked to Canaan Baptist Church in Oakville on Saturday for the church’s annual Egg Drop, as thousands of Easter eggs were dropped from a helicopter for children to collect. Besides eggs, the event featured games, bounce houses and food trucks. Above, Jenna Brinkman collects her eggs. Photo by Bill Milligan.

[Photo] Canaan Baptist sponsors Egg Drop

April 18, 2017
Oakville senior hurler Blake Tribout is pictured with head baseball coach Rich Sturm between games of the Tigers' April 16 double header. Blake started the first game against St. Mary's and came away with the win.

Oakville High pitcher living his dream

By Bill Milligan
May 11, 2016
Bill Milligan

Columnist recalls sayings of baseball’s ‘Yogi’ Berra

By Bill Milligan
September 30, 2015
Twins Thelma Kathleen Douglas and Aleen Velma Garland celebrated their 80th birthday together on Sept. 24 in Oakville.

Local twins celebrate their 80th birthday

By Bill Milligan
October 8, 2014
Jacque, a teddy bear mascot for Abiding Savior Lutheran School's kindergarten class, returned home from an eight-day trip to Honduras last Friday with tour guide Erik Beishir. Beishir, back row, left, is shown with the mascot and the school's kindergarten class.

Teddy bear mascot returns from Honduras

By Bill Milligan
February 5, 2014
Nathan Sutton

Affton native to screen his award-winning film

By Bill Milligan
December 25, 2013
Kari Liston

Oakville native selected to play Calamity Jane in French movie

By Bill Milligan
November 20, 2013
Bill Milligan photo Herbert Eberle and his sister Gertrude Kedro visit with 94-year-old Ruth Vogel, seated, who baby-sat for them 80 years ago.

South county woman, 94, dines with children she baby-sat 80 years ago in South St. Louis

By Bill Milligan
February 6, 2013

Halloween trick-or-treaters add levity to spooky event

By Bill Milligan
November 7, 2012
The Mehlville High boys' cross country program continues to see an increasing number of athletes coming out for the team. Bill Milligan photo

Number of participants on Mehlville High boys’ cross country team increases again

By BILL MILLIGAN
August 31, 2011
Maureen McInnis, who ran cross country as an Oakville Senior High School student, is the new coach of the Mehlville girls' cross country team. Bill Milligan photo

McInnis takes reins of Mehlville girls’ team

By BILL MILLIGAN
August 31, 2011
Conducting tryouts this year has resulted in the Lindbergh High girls' cross country team boasting the cream of the crop of district runners. Bill Milligan photo

Holding tryouts could result in ‘trophy team’ for Lindbergh girls’ cross country program

By BILL MILLIGAN
August 31, 2011
After missing qualifying for the state meet by five points last season, the Lindbergh boys' cross country team wants to get into that top four this year. Bill Milligan photo

Lindbergh boys set sights higher in 2011

By BILL MILLIGAN
August 31, 2011
With increased numbers this year, head coach Bill Zimmerman believes his girls' cross country team has a good chance of climbing back into the state limelight. Bill Milligan photo

Oakville Senior High girls’ cross country team ready to go the distance this year

By BILL MILLIGAN
August 31, 2011
Oakville High head coach Mike Bishop believes all signs are pointing toward a good year for his boys' cross country team. Bill Milligan photo

Oakville boys’ program making strides

By BILL MILLIGAN
August 31, 2011

Third time’s a charm as Oakville captures state softball title

By BILL MILLIGAN
October 27, 2010
With more than two dozen runners, Oakville head coach Mike Bishop will have a full slate of varsity, junior varsity and freshman competitors this year. Bill Milligan photo

Premier runner to spark Oakville High boys

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 1, 2010
The Lindbergh High School boys' cross country team is seeking its fifth consecutive district title this year. Bill Milligan photo

Lindbergh boys excited about ’10 season

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 1, 2010
Mehlville Senior High School girls' cross country coach Shannon Hyde has reached a milestone of sorts — her program has 10 participants. Bill Milligan photo

Mehlville girls’ program making strides

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 1, 2010
The Oakville High girls' cross country team plans to put its best foot forward during the 2010 season. Bill Milligan photo

Oakville High girls’ cross country team looking to leave its competition in the dust

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 1, 2010
The Lindbergh High School girls' cross country team is looking to improve on last year's ninth-place finish at state. Bill Milligan photo

‘Pressure’ not part of Lindbergh High girls’ cross country team’s lexicon this year

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 1, 2010
Despite having a young team, Oakville volleyball head coach Morgan Lucas believes her talented squad has what it takes to win the district title. Bill Milligan photo

Tigers volleyball team eyes district title

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 1, 2010
Head coach Susan Hurt predicts 2010 will be an interesting year for her Mehlville Senior High School girls' volleyball squad. Bill Milligan photo

Mehlville coach looks at ‘a rebuilding year’

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 1, 2010
At the end of the season, Lindbergh head volleyball coach Johanna Wieter hopes the Flyers will be ready for her challenge — winning the district tournament. Bill Milligan photo

Flyers volleyball team sets its sights high

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 1, 2010
Mehlville High boys' cross country coach Dustin Pearce has more athletes out this year than ever before. Bill Milligan photo

Mehlville High boys’ cross country coach delighted with progress of his Panthers

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 1, 2010
After winning the state competition, Eric Bright went on to capture second place for technology concepts in the Future Business Leaders of America's national contest. Bill Milligan photo

Our future looks ‘Bright’

By BILL MILLIGAN
August 18, 2010
Jim Klocke

Klocke selected in MLB draft by Phillies

By BILL MILLIGAN
June 23, 2010
The senior class of Oakville High School's baseball team is shown with its fourth-place state trophy Saturday night after finishing a 22-9 season. Team members surprised everyone but themselves this season after graduating 15 seniors from last year's squad, including nine starters. 'That Oakville organization is a class act,' said Webb City Head Coach Shawn Mayes after playing the Tigers Friday evening.

Oakville Tigers finish fourth in Missouri

By BILL MILLIGAN
June 9, 2010
Bob Palmer

Colleagues fondly recall Bob Palmer

By BILL MILLIGAN
June 2, 2010
Oakville students rush out to celebrate the win with their team after climbing the outfield fence upon the cessation of quarterfinal play. The Tigers will meet Webb City at 4 p.m. Friday in Springfield.

Oakville Tigers slam Pacific 16-2; will meet Webb City in state semifinals

By BILL MILLIGAN
June 2, 2010
Cindy Wolf, right, is the Call's 2010 Mother of the Year. She was nominated by her daughter Amanda Mehrtens, left. In nominating her mother, Mehrtens wrote, 'She is always making sure everyone else has what they need before she would even consider doing something for herself.' Bill Milligan photo

2010 Mother of the Year

By BILL MILLIGAN
April 28, 2010
Coaches and members of the 2009-10 Oakville Tiger varsity basketball team seem devastated after an 11-point swing during the final three minutes of play left them clutching a second-place trophy instead of the State championship at Mizzou arena Sunday. Bill Milligan photo

Oakville High boys take second at state

By BILL MILLIGAN
March 17, 2010
Lindbergh High School senior Abby Kaminski sorts the school supplies she collected last summer for Dunbar Elementary School. She sent letters to businesses and neighbors seeking donations of school supplies. Abby also ran a volleyball clinic for children at her church. Instead of charging for the clinic, she asked for donations of school supplies.

Community service with a smile

By BILL MILLIGAN
December 9, 2009
Bill Schicker

‘Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans’

By BILL MILLIGAN
October 14, 2009

Oakville volunteer helps those with Parkinson’s disease

By BILL MILLIGAN
October 14, 2009
Bill Schicker left a job at the brewery 58 years ago to begin a career from the ground up in the automobile industry. Today he owns McMahon Ford and four other regional dealerships.

Honoree a driving force in automobile industry

By BILL MILLIGAN
October 14, 2009
Oakville resident and chef John Bogacki recently was presented the 2009 Chef Good Taste Award by the American Academy of Chefs for upholding the traditions of classical cuisine.

Oakville man’s classical cuisine reigns supreme with top chefs

By BILL MILLIGAN
August 12, 2009
Kate Daus of Concord proudly displays the gold medal she won for her soccer skills at the Junior Olympics Skills Competition that took place last month in Chula Vista, Calif.

Kennerly Elementary pupil captures gold medal in national soccer event

By BILL MILLIGAN
August 12, 2009
Mary Chard

Senior pageant draws two local contestants

By BILL MILLIGAN
July 15, 2009
Linda O'Connell displays a copy of 'The Ultimate Gardener,' which features her story 'Grandpa's Garden.'

Lemay author’s story ‘Grandpa’s Garden’

By BILL MILLIGAN
June 17, 2009
Thirteen-year-old Adam Diehl was recognized at a recent Mehlville Board of Education meeting for discovering an incorrect question on the Missouri Assessment Program test.

Correcting the test

By BILL MILLIGAN
June 17, 2009
Fourteen-year-old Kristina Kohl nominated her mother, Colleen, to become the Call's Mother of the Year.

Lemay woman named Mother of the Year

By BILL MILLIGAN
May 6, 2009
Bill Milligan photo

Lindbergh High students complete CERT training

By BILL MILLIGAN
April 8, 2009
Chef Anthony Lyons

Executive chef earns American Culinary Federation certification

By BILL MILLIGAN
April 8, 2009
Cathy Lorenz

Lindbergh School District resident earns statewide education honor

By BILL MILLIGAN
March 11, 2009
Sister Romana

Former high school principal an inspiration to many

By BILL MILLIGAN
March 11, 2009

South county club rolls out red carpet

By BILL MILLIGAN
March 11, 2009
Kirkwood resident Ron Flier was the subject of this portrait by Oakville resident Ed McKay. The portrait is among a few select winners of the St. Louis Artists Guild's juried exhibition 'Portraits Around the World.'

Artist makes a lasting impression

By BILL MILLIGAN
February 11, 2009
Daniel Beckard and Kalem Fredrick will compete in the third annual Grill Master National Competition.

Grill Master

By BILL MILLIGAN
January 14, 2009

Local pupils’ artwork to be shown overseas

By BILL MILLIGAN
January 14, 2009
Bill Milligan photo

Oakville boy pedals his way to national BMX success

By BILL MILLIGAN
December 10, 2008
Recipe contest attracts record number of submissions

Recipe contest attracts record number of submissions

By BILL MILLIGAN
November 19, 2008

Trips of a lifetime

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 24, 2008
A young Harvey Meyer

Green Park resident’s color blindness indirectly leads to best vacation ever

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 24, 2008

Vacation contest entries this year reflect shorter drives, more family time

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 24, 2008
Willis Atchison

South county man honored as an Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisan

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 24, 2008

Community, aquatic center plans presented in Sunset Hills

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 17, 2008

Lindbergh tennis team defeats Oakville to grab first match win of season

By BILL MILLIGAN
September 17, 2008
Bill Milligan photo

South Tech grad returns here for movie project

By BILL MILLIGAN
August 13, 2008
Sharon Houston

Two south county women compete in senior pageant

By BILL MILLIGAN
July 9, 2008
Nolan Bay works his favorite event, the high bar, during the state championships earlier this spring. The Concord resident said he likes the high bar best because he gets to do flips as he dismounts the bar.

Love at first flip

By BILL MILLIGAN
June 18, 2008
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