CNSTC: April 28, 2021

April 28, 2021

Celebrating 150 years in O’Fallon

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Submitted photo Church-goers walk out of services at O’Fallon’s Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church on April 25. The church, located at 403 North Main St, is setting the stages for its 150th year of faith, community, service and fellowship.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church looks back on its history of faith, community, service and fellowship

By Brett Auten Reverend Nick Kastenholz is coming upon his second summer as the pastor of O’Fallon’s Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church and his tenure is just a blip on the radar in the grand scheme of things.

The church, located at 403 North Main St, is setting the stages for its 150th year of faith, community, service and fellowship.

“When you drive down the street see the church, it truly is a landmark in O’Fallon,” Kastenholz said. “It shows what a deep history this parish has as it has grown right along with the community. It is important

to remember and appreciate all that those in the 150-year history of the parish have done to get us to where we are today.”

Assumption is on the lookout for current or past members who attended or taught at Assumption School, or had a connection to the church in any way.

Beginning in August, the church will kickoff a month-long celebration leading up to an anniversary mass with Auxiliary Bishop Mark Steven Rivituso of the Archdiocese of St. Louis presiding. On Sept. 18, a reception will be held in the Father Joseph Kempf Parish Cente and the anniversary will begin with an outdoor back-to-school and parish picnic from 12 – 6 p.m. on Aug.

15, which is also Assumption’s parish Feast day.

Kastenholz’s time here has been shrouded mostly in COVID-19 concerns. As vaccine numbers continue to increase while the fatality numbers decrease, this sesquicentennial timing is fortunate in some ways.

“Hopefully, things will be even more open and it will be socially reinvigorating,” he said. “It will allow us to give thanks and recognize this blessing. We are going to continue moving forward and with springtime and the Easter season, there has been as sense of peace and feeling more comfortSee ’150 YEARS’ page 2

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‘150 YEARS’ from cover able and being able to celebrate together.

Our celebration will help unite us to Christ, to one another, and show the faith and joy we hope to share with the generations to come.”

Assumption has had 15 pastors serving the parish family since its inception on Sept.

17, 1871. The concept began in the fall of 1869 after 17 families from All Saints Parish in St. Peters discussed the possibility of building a catholic school closer to home in O’Fallon. Soon after, eight additional families from St. Paul Parish in St. Paul joined and the decision was made to build a school and a parish. With the Archbishop’s approval, plans were made and the cornerstone of the original church was laid in 1870.

Over the next 60 years, the church community expanded and in September of 1930 the entire parish took part in the demolition of tearing down the old church, removing all the debris, and constructing the new church in the exact same spot. The cornerstone was laid in November 1930 and the church was dedicated on July 4, 1931. The new church, known as the chapel, seated 600 people.

By 1999, the parish had grown to over 2,800 families. The parishioners knew a new church was needed but wanted to keep the current church. Under Pastor, Father Joseph Kempf, an architect was contacted to draw up plans to keep the current church and build a new church that would accommo-

Submitted photo The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Class of 1967 stands in front of the chapel. The church, located at 403 North Main St. in O’Fallon, is preparing to commemorate 150 years of faith, community, service, and fellowship.

date 1,200 people. Work on the new church and parish center began in August 2004 and the new building was dedicated on Feb. 26, 2005.

Today, the church family at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish consists of Kastenholz; Senior Associate Pastor, Mon-

signor William McCumber; and Associate Pastor, Reverend Patrick Russell.

For more information about Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish and the 150th anniversary celebration, visit the church website at assumptionbvm.org or call 636-240-3721.

St. Charles County celebrates National Public Health Week The week of April 5-11, was National Public Health Week. There was no better time than during this pandemic to pause and reflect on all that Public Health workers across the nation and the world have endured in their quest to keep us safe and well.

“In St. Charles County, we are grateful to our Department of Public Health,” says County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “I have watched for the past year as staff have worked relentlessly investigating, contact tracing, testing, quarantining, isolating, educating, and vaccinating. I have never seen a more dedicated group of individuals. We all owe them – and other public health professionals – our gratitude and support.”

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health serves the

county’s residents through its Health Services Division (disease management, health education, immunizations, vital records, WIC, lab services); Environmental Division (recycling, license applications, mosquito control, environmental education, consumer protection, water and air quality); and Humane Services Division (pet adoption and fostering, animal control, community programs), and more. During the pandemic, the department has provided these services in addition to its tireless work with COVID. Staff have been temporarily reassigned to work on COVID projects when necessary, and hundreds of volunteers have been trained to assist with many of the tasks.

City of Dardenne Prairie receives ‘tree-mendous’ recognition from Arbor Day Foundation The city of Dardenne Prairie has been named a 2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.

The city of Dardenne Prairie achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. This is the 13th consecutive year that Dardenne Prairie has been recognized as a Tree City USA. “Tree City USA communities see the impact an urban forest has in a community first hand,” said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. “The trees being planted and cared for by Dardenne Prairie are ensuring that generations to come will enjoy a better quality of life. Additionally, participation in this program

brings residents together and creates a sense of civic pride, whether it’s through volunteer engagement or public education.”

If ever there was a time for trees, now is that time. Communities worldwide are facing issues with air quality, water resources, personal health and well-being, energy use, and protection from extreme heat and flooding. The Arbor Day Foundation recently launched the “Time for Trees” initiative to address these issues, with unprecedented goals of planting 100 million trees in forests and communities and inspiring five million tree planters by 2022. With Tree City USA recognition, Dardenne Prairie has demonstrated its commitment to effective urban forest management and doing its part to help address these challenges for Dardenne Prairie residents now and in the future.

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Area youth ‘swing into action’ at new Dardenne Prairie Athletic Complex The city of Dardenne Prairie unveiled its new $3 million athletic complex during a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 12. The Dardenne Prairie Athletic Complex features three renovated baseball/softball fields, four pickleball courts, new dugouts, new LED lighting, new restrooms, a walking trail, perimeter fencing, backstops, an enlarged and paved parking area and more.

The new athletic complex was financed by revenue from a half-cent sales tax that was approved by the voters of Dardenne Prairie in 2017 to enable the city to expand parks and recreation facilities and programs. This new athletic complex was also made possible with support from the Dardenne Athletic Association (DAA), which purchased the land for the original 4.5-acre ballfields from Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gentemann for $1,500 in 1953 and maintained the fields and operated the leagues until the city of Dardenne Prairie assumed operations in 2016.

In 2019, the city purchased an additional two acres from the Gentemanns’ daughters. In 2020, the DAA donated the original 4.5 acres to the city, bringing the total acreage for the new athletic complex to 6.5 acres.

“For more than 60 years, hundreds of community volunteers have worked

tirelessly to ensure that the youth of Dardenne Prairie had a place to learn the basics of the game, as well as the value of teamwork and good sportmanship,” said Mayor David C. Zucker. “I’m proud that the city of Dardenne Prairie is continuing that legacy, and I’m confident that our successors will build upon it for generations to come.”

Several members of the city of Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen were in attendance, as well as volunteers from the DAA. Dardenne Prairie resident Nick Shaner brought his two sons so that they could see a bit of local history as it was being unveiled. Shaner’s 11-year-old son, Gabe, was excited to play in the inaugural game later that evening.

“I think it’s going to be really fun, because the new fields are really nice,” the young pitcher said.

The Dardenne Prairie Athletic Complex will welcome more than 1,900 players on 140 local teams from the New Horizons Youth Baseball and Softball League this spring and through summer. More than 30 teams and 450 players have registered to play as the home teams in the city of Dardenne Prairie. The league also includes teams from Lake Saint Louis, Wentzville, New Melle and Wright City.

Photo courtesy city of Dardenne Prairie Dardenne Prairie city officials, members of the Dardenne Athletic Association and local families recently gathered to celebrate the opening of the Dardenne Prairie Athletic Complex.

“We’re creating memories for a lifetime,” said Bill Cohen, President of the DAA. “For all those playing here tonight, and for all those to come.”

The Dardenne Prairie Athletic Complex is located next to City Hall at

2032 Hanley Rd. in Dardenne Prairie.

For more information about the new Dardenne Prairie Athletic Complex, visit www.dardenneprairie.org.

Crisis Nursery and Child Center mark Child Abuse Prevention Month with pinwheels What do Blue Pinwheels and the month of April have in common? Child Abuse Prevention!

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM) and, because pinwheels represent hope, health, happiness, and the carefree childhood every child deserves, they have become the symbol of CAPM. For The Child Center and the Crisis Nursery, April is important because child abuse prevention is at the heart of both agencies’ mission. For years they have worked to keep St. Charles County children safe—the Crisis Nursery since 1992 and The Child Center since 1999.

To raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month, these agencies have encouraged the creation of Blue Pinwheel Gardens across the St. Charles County region.

Pinwheel gardens have been ‘planted’ at all three SSM St. Joseph Hospital locations in St. Charles county: St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, and Wentzville, as well as at the St. Charles County Police Department, St. Joachim & Ann Care Services, the Crisis Nursery locations in St. Charles and Wentzville, the Crisis Nursery St. Charles Outreach Center and many more places.

“The Child Center is committed to serving child victims of abuse by providing them a safe place to disclose their trauma and mental health therapy to heal and move forward,” said Andrea Vent, Executive Director of The Child Center. “With help

Submitted photo Pinwheel gardens have been ‘planted’ at all three SSM St. Joseph Hospital locations in St. Charles county: St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, and Wentzville, as well as at the St. Charles County Police Department, St. Joachim & Ann Care Services, the Crisis Nursery locations in St. Charles and Wentzville, the Crisis Nursery St. Charles Outreach Center and many more places.

from people across our community, our goal is to break the cycle of abuse, and raising awareness is part of that.”

DiAnne Mueller, CEO of the Crisis Nursery, said, “The Crisis Nursery is dedicated to preventing child abuse before it occurs by offering support to families in crisis. Increasing public awareness is so crucial to the work that both our agencies do.

If more people know that the Crisis Nursery and The Child Center are here to help, more children will be kept safe.”

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St. Peters and Cottleville residents can shred their unneeded documents and get a free tree seedling St. Peters residents can save a tree and plant a tree … all for free … at the city of St. Peters’ annual Shred It and Forget It event on May 1.

The Shred It and Forget It event will take place from 9 a.m.-noon on May 1, at the Environmental Services Building at135 Ecology Drive. St. Peters residents with valid Resident Privilege Cards can have their documents shredded and recycled by mobile shredders at no cost.

At that same event, the city of St. Peters will celebrate Arbor Day by handing out free tree seedlings to St. Peters residents. A certified arborist will also be present to answer any questions.

St. Peters residents who bring a valid Resident Privilege Card can take advantage of the tree

giveaway starting at 9 a.m. Redbud and Dogwood trees, along with planting instructions, will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mobile shredders will be on site to securely destroy and recycle unneeded documents. There is a limit of five banker-size boxes per vehicle. All shredded material will be recycled, including the cardboard boxes. Do not bring computer discs or hanging file rods. Documents can contain staples or paper clips.

St. Peters residents can obtain a Resident Privilege Card prior to the event at city hall, the RecPlex and Recycle City during office hours. For more information, call 636-970-1456.

St. Charles County Assessor sending notices of real estate assessment

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The St. Charles County Assessor began mailing 2021 Notices of Real Estate Assessment to property owners starting the week of April 19. State law requires the assessor to revalue all real estate property in the county as of Jan. 1 of odd-numbered years. The valuation notices reflect the change in value since Jan. 1, 2019. This year, the notices will include a QR code that property owners can scan with their smartphone to view more detail about their property through the assessor’s property database.

“We hope this addition to the notices helps property owners better understand their reassessment,” says Scott Shipman, Assessor. “Information on the appeal process and answers to frequently asked questions also are available online at sccmo.org/Assessor. Of course, taxpayers are welcome to contact us with any questions they have.”

Residential values are up due to a strong, high-demand housing market and historically low interest rates. Commercial real estate values have varied, Shipman says, due to the pandemic and economic uncertainty.

“Some properties like warehouses, data centers and medical offices have increased in value while others like hotels, entertainment-related and retail-oriented properties have constricted in value,” Shipman explains.

Notices will be sent in three mailings: Washington, Wentzville and St. Charles school districts first; Fort Zumwalt and Orchard Farm school districts second; and the Francis Howell School District third. Taxpayers have 10 days from the mailed date on the notice to schedule an informal hearing with a staff member from the assessor’s office to discuss the property value or classification by calling 636-949-7431, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday. Scheduled informal hearings will be conducted beginning the last week of April through early June. If an agreement is not reached after the informal hearing, the property owner would then file an appeal with the Board of Equalization.

Shipman warns property owners about paying

valuation service companies to help them determine if their property is overvalued and/or to assist in the appeal process. Many valuation service companies buy public data and use information homeowners can access for free through the assessor’s office.

“The services they provide are inferior to the services our office provides, or what a homeowner can research on their own or discuss with our office at no cost,” Shipman says. “These companies do not perform due diligence, which bogs down the appeals process with inaccurate information and wastes time and taxpayer dollars.”

Shipman says that in many cases, the information presented by these companies is usually of little relevance to the market value and is generated without considering important aspects such as the location and size of the property, architectural type and condition. Additionally, Shipman notes that representatives or tax agents performing appraisal or valuation analysis information must be certified or licensed in the state of Missouri, and offers to provide market value to contest assessments based on contingent fees are in violation of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

The assessor is responsible for establishing the fair market value of both real estate and personal property within St. Charles County to assure taxes are distributed fairly among those responsible for payment. Real estate and personal property values are adjusted as necessary to reflect current market and economic conditions such as interest rates, inflation rates, supply and demand, and changes in tax laws. Political subdivisions, which include school, city and fire districts, establish property tax rates/levies based on budgetary requirements needed to appropriately fund services provided within their jurisdiction. The Collector of Revenue receives these rates annually by Oct. 31 and is charged with issuing property tax bills and the collection and disbursement of taxes to the political subdivisions.

For more information, visit sccmo.org/Assessor or call 636-949-7428.

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SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis now offers an easy, free way to dispose of medications SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis recently installed a MedSafe disposal system in the South Entrance Lobby of their hospital to give the community a quick and easy way to dispose of unused or unwanted medications. The installation of this system was made possible through the Rx Cares for Missouri Medication Destruction and Disposal System, a program sponsored by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.

Whether you are looking for a place to dispose of expired medications, have a child you want to keep medication away from, have leftover medication

from a surgery, or need to safely dispose of any prescription or non-prescription medications, the MedSafe container is the perfect solution for you.

“Having additional medications in your home that you do not use provides an opportunity for others in the community to misuse them. Whether that is accidental or purposeful, removing these medications from our medicine cabinets and thus our community helps create a safer environment for those around us,” Lauren Fagan, Administrative Director of Nursing Operations, said.

You can access the MedSafe container in the South En-

Submitted photo SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis recently installed a MedSafe disposal system in the South Entrance Lobby of their hospital to give the community a quick and easy way to dispose of unused or unwanted medications.

trance Lobby near the back of the hospital located at 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis. Disposing of prescrip-

tion and non-prescription medications is free, anonymous and there is no screening or check-in. You simply drop

the medication into the secure collection bin and go on your way.

The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Home to celebrate its reopening with annual awards dinner The Annual Fundraising Dinner and Awards for The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Home will take on an even greater sense of gratitude and accomplishment this year. The Sparrow’s Nest will also be celebrating its reopening after almost six months of a halt to operations due to the economic decline caused by COVID. The Sparrow Soiree Annual Fundraising Dinner and Awards has been a staple event for The Sparrow’s Nest going back to its inception over seven years ago. It has always been a Sparrow family tradition to look back over the past year, celebrate the accomplishments of the residents, show gratitude for the volunteers, as well as raise funds for programming. However, as with many nonprofits the fundraising efforts were greatly delayed

by COVID causing the need to halt operations, recalibrate and bring in new leadership in 2020.

The Sparrow’s Nest has so much to be grateful for community leaders, donors, and volunteers rallying together to raise funds as well as prepare to receive teen moms and their babies back into The Nest to provide a place of safety and security.

“The Annual Dinner and Awards has always been a special event for the Sparrow family of supporters to come together and celebrate the successes of our residents. This year is particularly meaningful after such a tough year in 2020. The support from our community has been overwhelming after the board of directors made the very difficult decision to halt operations in 2020.

Our volunteers have continued to be the heartbeat of our organization. For example, we are so blessed to have recent American Idol, Jackson Snelling, as well as Cavalla Recording Artist Katheryn Shipley (KShip), providing the musical entertainment at the Sparrow Soiree.” says Founder Carissa Figgins. The Sparrow’s Nest is anticipating a sold-out event.

Those who are interested in attending the Sparrow Soiree Annual Fundraising Dinner and Awards as well as hearing Jackson Snelling and Katheryn Shipley can visit https://www.thesparrowsneststl.org/dinner-awards/. For more details about The Sparrow’s Nest visit The Sparrow’s Nest website (www.TheSparrowsNestStl.org) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/TheSparrowsNest.

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Outdoor events are making a big comeback at Streets of St. Charles in 2021, with the return of the popular Beale Street Market, Beale Street Concert Series and Yoga on Beale. The monthly events will begin in May and run through the summer months with markets and concerts extending into October.

The Beale Street Market kicks off on May 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., and features a variety of local farmers, artists, and craft vendors. All markets will be held the first Wednesday of each month, May through October: May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1 and Oct. 6.

The ever-popular Beale Street Concert Series is presented in partnership with Y98 and the Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau. As in previous years, concerts take place on the second Wednesday each month from 6 – 8 p.m., May through October. The 2021 lineup features: • May 12: No Diggity • June 9: That 80s Band • July 14: Queens Blvd.

• Aug. 11: Joe Dirt and the Dirty Boys • Sept. 8: Dr. Zhivegas • Oct. 13: Trixie Delight Concert attendance is free, and food and drink will be available on Beale Street from the many restaurants located at Streets of St. Charles. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for the performance. No outside food, drink or coolers are allowed.

Yoga on Beale is also returning for the 2021 season, with sunrise sessions led by YogaSix the second Saturday of each month, May through September from 8 – 9 a.m. Practices will take place May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, and Sept. 11.

There is a $5 fee for participation, with the proceeds benefiting a local charity.

Submitted photo Outdoor events are making a big comeback at Streets of St. Charles in 2021, with the return of the popular Beale Street Market.

“We’re excited to welcome the public back to Streets of St. Charles for these events which have become a beloved part of the summer for so many people in the community,” said Anaise Berry, Director of Marketing for Cullinan Properties. “Everyone is ready to get back out and enjoy time with friends and family. Our 2021 event schedule truly offers something for everyone, whether it’s great music, browsing all the local fare at the markets and shops, spending time on the yoga mat, or enjoying a great meal at one of our restaurants.

We look forward to seeing everyone and enjoying a fantastic season together.”

Free parking for all events is available in the onsite parking deck, with entrances on Lombard, Camelback and South Main Street. Additional free parking is located on the lower level of the Drury Hotel parking deck. Visit www.streetsofstcharles. com for more information.

UPS recognizes strong women excelling in the transportation industry When Leslie Tiller was teaching her son how to drive, he got so frustrated he parked the car and stormed away. A professional driver for 36 years, she was adamant about safe driving methods: keep your eyes on the road, check your mirrors and be aware of your surroundings, in particular.

“He was so mad he walked home,” Tiller laughed.

But the Old Monroe native had reasons to be a strict teacher back then and now. As a professional truck driver for UPS, Tiller is well-aware of the types of things that can happen on the road with other drivers.

Adhering to defensive driving methods, has helped her reach a major safety milestone: 25 years of driving without an accident. Tiller is one of 28 drivers in Missouri to reach this achievement in 2020 and one of only two women.

Tiller says she’s seen some interesting things on her routes over the years. Her closest call

however, didn’t involve another driver, but rather a tree that happened to fall at the very moment Tiller was driving by.

She was out on a county lane with trees lining both sides, moving at a slower speed because of the uneven ground. Then suddenly a small tree fell into the truck, the branch piercing her shirt and the back of her seat.

According to Tiller, it happened so fast she only became aware the tree had hit her when the truck stopped moving. After wriggling free to assess the damage, she got back in the package car, backed it off of the tree and continued delivering her packages.

Her advice for the public when it comes to driving safely: Keep your eyes moving.

“Things can happen in a millisecond. You need to see what is ahead, you need to look in the mirror and see what’s behind you. You need to keep your eyes moving and be aware of your surroundings,” she said.

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WSD HOSA students advance to international competition Students in the Holt, Liberty and Timberland high school HOSA (Future Health Professionals) chapters competed in the Missouri HOSA State Leadership Conference, which was held virtually March 22-26 this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Twelve WSD students brought home an award and qualified to move on to the HOSA 44th Annual International Leadership Conference (ILC), which will take place virtually this year, June 23-26.

Liberty junior Sanjana Anand was elected Missouri HOSA Vice President. Anand will serve in one of three positions; Vice President of Communications, Vice President of Membership, or Vice President of Public Relations, which will be determined at a later date by the State Officer Team in collaboration with the Missouri HOSA State Advisor and State Office Advisor.

Several Liberty students received awards at the event: junior Sanjana Anand received the silver level of the Barbara James Service Award for completing over 175 hours of healthcare-related community service, and seniors Kailey Cain and Sarvani Kunapareddy, and junior Jaden Zelidon received the bronze level of the Barbara James Service Award for completing over 100 hours of healthcare-related community service, which qualifies each of them to compete at the ILC. Additionally, the following students advanced to the international level based on their performance during the virtual state conference in their respective categories: Holt High School • Nate Hoenig, first place – Medical Math • Catherine Gard, first place – Medical Spelling

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Liberty High School • Mahathi Manikandan, Sruthi Ramesh, and Jaden Zelidon, first place – Health Education Timberland High School • Amelia Seiz, first place – Extemporaneous Writing • Lucy Felber, second place – Healthy Lifestyle • Alyssa Prewitt, third place – Extemporaneous Writing • Caroline Jenkins, third place – Human Growth and Development

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HOSA is sponsored by Destiny Politte (Holt), Jennifer Strathman (Liberty) and James Craghead (Timberland), and students must be enrolled in one of the District’s Project Lead the Way Biomedical classes in order to be a member of the chapter. Missouri HOSA has over 2,500 student and professional members who belong to the 82 active HOSA chapters across the state.

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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District (From Left) Holt High School junior Hanna Flacke has been selected to attend the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State of Missouri. Liberty High School junior Sanjana Anand has been selected to attend the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State of Missouri. Timberland High School junior Nora Pryor has been selected to attend the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State of Missouri.

Three Wentzville School District juniors have been selected to attend the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State of Missouri. One student was chosen from each WSD high school; Hanna Flacke (Holt), Sanjana Anand (Liberty), and Nora Pryor (Timberland).

Missouri Girls State delegates are selected based on their leadership abilities, interest in government, service to others, and academics.

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of Central Missouri (UCM) in Warrensburg June 20-26. The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program was founded in 1940 at William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri. The program is designed to changes lives by bringing together dynamic young women for an intense week of learning focused on developing leadership skills, responsible citizenship, patriotism, and a sense of community. This year’s program is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 323 of Wentzville.

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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.

EVENTS May 22: Social dance

Nonprofit St Charles Swing Dance Club has a dance featuring the Charlie Mann Band from 7-10 p.m. at the VFW Hall in St. Charles at 2201 South Old Highway 94. $10 admission, everyone welcome. For more information visit https://stcharlesswingdanceclub.wordpress.com.

Sept. 25: Craft fair

Tri County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction invites you to their eighth annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed for more information please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net or 636-4410329 or 314-477-5096.

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: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636206-5306.

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 Linda Wilcox at 636-4479056.

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: NAMI St. Louis Con nection 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: Alcoholics Anonymous

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

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: practice

Choral Arts Singers

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required.

See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: 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: 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.

314-369-6521.

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in.

Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

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, 636-2190553.

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 breast-

feeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-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 636-9493372.

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: 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 314-779-6892 for more information.

Tuesdays: Seniors group

Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-561-8951.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant.

For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 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: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club

Weldon

Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey.

New club looking for new members who want to better our community.

Contact Christy at 314-583-0538.

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: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities.

No sewing experience required.

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: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience

The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www. alz.org/stl. Registration is requested before the first meeting.

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

there is a support group for you. It meets 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: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.

Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor.

Registration is not required.

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd.

Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.

Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.

5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636-947-7666.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-369-6521.

Wednesdays: Food pantry

Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road in St. Charles. Visitors are always welcome.

For more information visit http://www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter. net.

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group

Wednesdays: Marine Corp League meeting

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.

If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns

On the first Wednesday of each month

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • April 28, 2021 the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www. stcharlesmarine.org.

Wednesdays: club

Women’s

fishing

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at JJ’s Restaurant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club

Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.

Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League

Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at 636-625-8276.

Wednesdays: Charity Bingo

6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636-9281928.

Wednesdays: Hope & Healing

5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednesday of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters.

TOPS is a national non-profit weightloss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight.

There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m.

Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

Thursdays: meeting

American

Legion

On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville.

For more information call 636-3276060.

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314-650-1014.

Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon every Thursday. Visitors are always welcome.

For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.

Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon.

For more information, contact CyndySchwab at 636-544-0102.

Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.

3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

Meets third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the McClay Library in St. Charles. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org;

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters

9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie.

Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities.

No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.

1st and 2nd Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon

Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon at 12 noon Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.

What’s Happening

Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

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7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org

St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.

Every Friday: Moms Play Group

10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.

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10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

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Sports you see with Gary B . . .

Men and women’s Lindenwood track and field excel Lindenwood University showed their best in their completion at the Dick Cochran Classic recently.

The women and men pushed to compete in the meet. The following shows some great results: Women’s Highlights • Nicole Barton finished first in the Pole Vault.

• Ashley Shoemake and Halo Kanengiser finished first and second, respectively, in the Hammer-Shoemake moved into eighth in the program’s all-time NCAA list.

• Najwa Chouati finished the 3,000, good for first place.

• The 4x100 A team finished first.

• Rachael Morrison finished first in the 1,500.

• Tomi Bamigbade raced in the 100 M.H., finishing first – she also finished first in the 200 M.D. • Keely Gustafson and Tea Siehou finished the 100 M.D. in first and second respectively.

• Rosette Hoyte earned first in the 400 M.D., while Jessica Markel finished in third.

• The team’s 4x400 squad also earned first place.

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Men’s Highlights • Armani Modeste raced to first in the 200 M.D. • Jacob Opdahl continued his reign of dominance in the javelin with a first-place throw.

• The 4x100 A squad earned first.

• Ju’Qui Womack notched a mark of 1.80 in the High Jump, good for third place – he also secured thrid in the T.J. • Jarom Alexander earned third in the long jump.

• Logan Kulinski finished third in the hammer throw.

• Edward Kipruto slotted himself in 10th all-time in the team’s NCAA record book in the 10,000. *Leading the pack Indoor football Bandits drop a game on the road The St. Louis Bandits football team plays their home games at the Family Arena in the American Arena League.

Last Saturday, the Bandits traveled to the Charlotte Enforcers where they lost the contest 72-33 evening their record to 1-1.

The St. Louis team will play their next game at home against the Dallas Pride at 7:05 p.m. this Saturday.

The May 1 contest has been slated as Military Night.

For more information, go to www.StLouisBanditsFootball.com *Get back to the winning way

Hoots sign former Holt High School standout pitcher The O’Fallon Hoots are members of the Prospect League, playing in the West-Prairie Land division and began play in O’Fallon in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season.

The Hoots recently announced the signing of future Missouri State University pitcher Jack Hunke for the 2021 summer season.

Hunke, a right-handed pitcher, is committed to join the Missouri State Bears in the 2021-22 school year.

At Wentzville Holt High School, the six-footthree athlete pitched in four games during the 2019 season, recording 15 strikeouts with a 2.1 ERA. Go to www.OfallonHoots.com to get more details. *Warming up for MO State Homerun Derby slated with former baseball Cardinals The Hoots organization wants to make you aware of a special event.

Mark your calendars for the activities with Jim Edmonds, Rick Ankiel Brandon Moss and Adam Kennedy who have signed on for the 2021 MLB Alumni Home Run Derby on June 5 at CarShield Field in O’Fallon.

Visit www.OfallonHoots.com for all the information. *It will be a blast, one after another

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, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, and is currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL. com It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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ome of the best memories throughout life stick with you forever as you play them over and over in your head and smile, thinking fondly of those times.

A lot of these good memories are centered around laughs, great conversation and irresistible, mouthwatering food.

Family events such as wedding showers or Mother’s Day, or the first day of spring after a bitter winter, can be reasons to celebrate and indulge in something out of the ordinary.

This Dreamy Chocolate Mousse can make those special memories just a little bit sweeter. It’s rich, decedent and full of scrumptious chocolate flavor.

Topped with whipped cream and shaved chocolate, it’s the perfect addition to almost any special occasion.

It works as a dessert after a meal or just a special treat. It can be served at a big event or simply a Sunday afternoon at home.

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Using mixer, whip 1 3/4 cups heavy cream until soft peaks form. Reserve and refrigerate 1/2 cup whipped cream for topping.

In cooled chocolate mixture, fold in 2 cups whipped cream until combined. Add remaining whipped cream and mix until combined.

Spoon mousse into ramekins. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

To serve, top with 1/2 cup reserved whipped cream and sprinkle with shaved chocolate, if desired.

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Carey Mulligan seeks revenge in ‘Promising Young Woman’

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By Steve Bryan

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

ack when “Movies of the Week” were quite common, the multi-talented Stockard Channing starred in “The Girl Most Likely To…,” a darkly comic, made-for-TV movie about a young woman seeking sweet revenge. Channing played Miriam Knight, an intelligent and talented college student who wasn’t taken seriously because of her appearance and weight. After recovering from a car accident, Miriam, now conventionally pretty, sought revenge on those who hurt her.

That movie came to mind when I watched “Promising Young Woman,” an Oscar-nominated story of revenge and retaliation that’s very relevant in the “Me Too” era. Like Channing’s performance, Carey Mulligan’s character is cold, calculating and, at times, darkly funny, but an overwhelming sadness overshadows her actions.

Mulligan plays Cassie Thomas, a former medical student who now works at a coffee shop. While she was in medical school, Cassie’s best friend Nina was raped by a classmate name Al Monroe (Chris Lowell), but the school administrators and the legal system failed to find Al guilty of any wrongdoing.

Cassie now struggles to make a living and

cry. Neither he nor his friends are willing to admit wrongdoing.

Alfred Molina, on the other hand, leaves quite an impression as former lawyer Jordan Green.

Years earlier, Green had coerced Nina into dropping the charges against Al. When Cassie confronts Green in the present day, his reaction is nothing like she ‘Promising Young Woman’ photo courtesy Focus Features expected. Bo Burnham also is nohelp Nina while hatching plans to get revenge table as Ryan Cooper, a former classmate of on the ones who hurt her friend.

Cassie’s who wants to start a relationship with Carey Mulligan takes charge of “Promis- her. ing Young Woman” from the opening credits “Promising Young Woman” is an intriguand doesn’t let go until the screen goes dark. ing, complicated piece that raises multiple Her character, Cassie Thomas, is highly in- questions. Cassie Thomas has every right to telligent, but most men underestimate what be angry for what happened to her best friend she will do to protect her friend. More often but her method of seeking justice involves than not, Cassie dresses and acts in a certain violence. Outside of lawyer Al Green, classway as to appear intoxicated at a bar to attract mates of Cassie and Nina are morally ambigpredators so can take out her anger and frus- uous and only concerned about their careers tration on them. and appearances. This film will make audiMulligan is a powerhouse and makes the ences reexamine their own moral code when male cast members pale in comparison. leaving the theater.

Chris Lowell’s Al Munroe, for instance, is the By the time you read this, Carey Mulligan textbook definition of a wealthy pampered may well be polishing up a well-deserved Oschild of privilege. He escaped judgement car for a “Promising Young Woman.” This for his actions in medical school, but when film is currently playing in some theaters and reminded of his youthful misbehavior on the available on Prime Video and other platforms. eve of his wedding, he starts to whimper and It’s definitely work the time to watch it.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: Fictional Mothers

‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life Here’s something new at my favorite grocery store: masks are now encouraged, but not required.

Does this mean we’re winning the battle against the evil Rona?

I removed mine the next time I went to the store. I’ve had my shots; I should be safe. Inside, many others still wore their masks, but there were also a large number that went maskless.

At the checkout counter I gave a big smile to my favorite cashier.

“Hi, Angie.”

“Hi, Mrs. Moore. It’s nice to see your entire head for once,” she said and then gave me a weird look. “But what’s happened to your face?”

Oh no, had I left a big blob of breakfast ketchup dribbling on my chin? I took a quick look with my pocket mirror. Eek! Even worse!

I then realized the pros and cons of removing my mask.

Pro: I can breathe now. Only after being oxygen deprived for a year can one appreciate how nice air actually smells.

Con: I have to remember to apply make-up to the lower portion of my face.

For a year now I have been able to only do my eyes and call it good. There was no use applying foundation or lipstick, which would end up smeared on the inside of my mask.

No wonder Angie was staring at my face. The top did not match the bottom.

“Have you undergone a face transplant re-

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cently?” she asked.

Curse Angie and her youth and annoying honesty.

My bill came to $19.72.

I handed her a twenty.

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only. There’s a coin shortage.”

“Okay, hold my purchase and I’ll be back in a second.”

I ran to my car and pulled out an old two-byfour my husband kept in there for a project long ago forgotten.

I dashed back and handed it to Angie.

“Holy moly an actual piece of lumber! This stuff is rare and priceless nowadays. Are you sure you want to part with it?” she asked.

I patted her on the hand and said, “I was going to use it to fund my face transplant, but decided to get donuts and milk instead.”

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. Build a collection 6. Economic measure acronym 9. *Beverly Goldberg’s schmoopie 13. Use an épée 14. Neither here ____ there 15. Tall ancient monument 16. Daisy-like bloom 17. Much of it about nothing?

18. Commotions 19. *She’s ‘Bow’ to Dre in TV sitcom “Blackish” 21. *Mother to Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth March in novel and movie 23. Before tac 24. Ripped 25. Part of Super Bowl entertainment, pl.

28. Homesteader’s measure 30. *”Game of Thrones” Lannister and mother to Joffrey, Myrcella and Tommen 35. Douses 37. Adjutant 39. Article of faith 40. Genuflecting joint 41. *TV mother to Alexis and David, “friend” to Jocelyn Schitt 43. “Will be,” as sung by Doris Day 44. Perform in a play 46. Load sixteen tons, e.g.

47. Peacock’s pride

48. *Mowgli’s adoptive mother 50. Apartment 52. Skeleton in a lock 53. Part of a jousting outfit 55. Spelling competition 57. *Mother to Carlton in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” 60. “Well, I’m a-standin’ on a corner in ___, Arizona,” from the Eagles “Take it Easy” 64. Country’s LeAnn ____ 65. Hoover’s agency acronym 67. Piano practice piece, e.g.

68. Church song 69. What Usain Bolt did 70. Poisonous substance 71. *Wife to Papa, mother to Baby 72. Sum it up 73. Go on a buying spree DOWN 1. Way, way off 2. ____ Verde National Park 3. Naysayer’s favorite prefix?

4. What bloodhound is after 5. Croatia’s neighbor 6. Nibble away 7. Affirmative action 8. Movie trailer, e.g.

9. Elementary particle 10. *Claire Dunphy and Mitchell Pritchett’s mother 11. Soothing lotion ingredient 12. Bell and Barker, e.g.

15. Christopher Kimball’s “Milk ____”

20. ____’s razor 22. Part of a circle 24. Tiresome 25. Questioner 26. *”Mamma Mia!” mamma 27. Do this or forever hold your peace 29. ‘80s band “Quiet ____” 31. Catch one’s breath 32. ____ a peak 33. Bone-chilling 34. Europe’s “boot” 36. Short for seconds 38. *She played Ricky Schroder’s stepmom on “Silver Spoons” 42. Defendant’s excuse 45. Religious belief 49. ____ Khan 51. Plural of #39 Across 54. Below, prefix 56. Impede 57. “Everywhere you want to be” credit card 58. Muslim holy man 59. Plural of velum 60. *Ellen, Scarlett’s mother in “Gone with the ____” 61. Like the best accommodations 62. War god in Norse mythology 63. Make one’s way 64. Dashboard acronym 66. *Kunis, Hahn and Bell as “____ Moms”

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