May 1, 2019
Granting wishes
St. Peters-based Stella’s Wish Foundation helps make wishes come true for terminally ill cancer patients
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By Brett Auten Shelly Barr will never forget it. Barr’s close friend, Lisa Drummond has Stage 4 Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Drummond lost her middle son in 2016 and he left behind two sons, the eldest of which lives in Las Vegas. Drummond yearned to see her grandson once again, as the last time they met was it her son’s – and his dad’s – funeral. “She did not want to be remembered as some grief-stricken woman,” Barr said. That’s where Stella’s Wish Foundation stepped in and calmly said, “We got this.” Just last month, flights were booked, Blue Man Group tickets were purchased and Barr was right by her friend’s side as Drummond reconnected with her grandson. “The whole thing was heart melting,” Barr said. “It was nothing short of amazing. It was a whirlwind that we were not expecting to come to fruition. And Lisa made it through by sheer determination and will.” Stella’s Wish Foundation is a St. Peters-based nonprofit foundation fully funded by sponsors, donors and fundraisers. It began granting wishes in Missouri, but soon branched to grant wishes across the United States. Since February 2008 Stella’s Wish Foundation has been searching to grant wishes and to collect charitable donations which are used to grant wishes for terminally ill cancer patients, ages 18-andabove. Wishes that have been granted thus far
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range from a catered family gathering to Alaskan cruises with loved ones. There has been the backyard carnival in Troy, Christmas in October and surprise hospital visit by pro wrestling superstar Kevin Nash. The charity’s namesake and inspiration comes from the story of Stella Czerniewski. Upon receiving the news in June 2006 that her colon cancer had reached stage four, Stella decided to live her last days to their fullest and in doing so, created a Top Ten List. Among the items on that list was a trip to Disney World. Stella played a vital role in at her church, Victory Baptist Church in
Florissant, including Sunday school secretary, special musician, choir member, organ player and bus worker. It was a teenager from her church who surprised Stella by making her wish of going to Disney World come true. Stella was inspired to launch a foundation which granted wishes for adults who were diagnosed with a life-threatening cancer. On Jan. 18, 2007, Stella lost her battle with colon cancer. To honor the final wish of his wife, Don Czerniewski began Stella’s Wish Foundation a little over a year later. See’WISHES’ page 2
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Splash pads open for the season at both Civic and Westhoff Parks O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department have opened the popular splash pad features at both Civic Park and Westhoff Park. The pads are available for free water fun every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will remain open for the summer season. The Westhoff Park splash pad is located in Brendan’s Playground and the Civic Park pad is adjacent to Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center. The hours for the Civic splash pad will adjust when the Aquatic Center opens on May 26.
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O’Fallon’s Utility Tax Rebate filing begins for residents who qualify If you are an O’Fallon resident who is age 65 or older or legally-disabled, you may qualify for the city of O’Fallon’s Utility Tax Rebate on telephone, cell phone, gas and electric taxes paid to the city in 2018. To qualify, your annual adjusted gross income cannot be more than $43,050 for a single head-of-household or $49,200 for a married (two-person) household. Social Security income is not counted. If you qualify, city staff and volunteers will help you file for the rebates in person at O’Fallon’s Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Filing continues through May 31. Hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on weekdays. To file, you must have a photo ID showing your O’Fallon address, a copy of your 2018 tax return, and copies of your 2018 gas, electric and phone bills, including your cell phone bill. If you have been determined disabled by the Social Security Administration, you also need legal proof of disability. For more information please call city hall at 636-240-2000.
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‘WISHES’ from cover “The most vivid memory, and one I will likely never forget, is Stella’s doctor’s appointment she had the day after Christmas 2006,” Don Czerniewski said. “During the appointment, we received the devastating news Stella had only months to live. Upon leaving the appointment, Stella wanted to go to lunch. True to her character, after lunch she asked if we could go shopping to buy some gifts for her friends. She never thought of herself, and she never complained about her illness. She knew God was in control. That’s my Stella.” Don Czerniewski serves as the President of Stella’s Wish Foundation. He retired at the end of 2018 in part so that he can put more energy toward the project. At the first of each month, he and the small, six-member board circle the wagons and vote on four-to-five wishes they will try to fulfill for the month. Thanks to a partnership with O’Fallon’s Jan’s Travel and Cruise, some of the more elaborate trips are managed fairly easily. “Sometimes it as easy as buying a recliner,” Don said. “One of the last ones we did was just a video conference. We get 30-to-50 requests a month, so you can imagine how hard it is to choose.” Upcoming is the Second Annual Stella’s Wish Foundation 5K Run/Walk at 370 Lakeside Park on May 4. On June 8, The Falls Golf Club in O’Fallon will host the Stella’s Wish Golf Outing. The biggest fundraiser of the year occurs on Sept. 20 with the 7th Annual Dinner Auction held at The Christy Banquet Center in O’Fallon. “We are always trying to do more to help more people,” Don said. “We’re always looking for sponsors as 95-percent of our funds come from these events.” For more information on these events and anything Stella’s Wish-related, visit www.stellaswish.org.
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Augusta angler snags state-record gizzard shad The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Brian Rehmeier of Augusta became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he snagged a gizzard shad on Bigelow Creek in St. Charles County. The new “alternative method” record fish caught by Rehmeier on March 20 weighed two pounds, 10 ounces with a length of 17.9 inches. Rehmeier’s recent catch broke the previous state-record of a two-pound, 6-ounce caught in 2017. “I was trying to catch Asian carp when I snagged the gizzard shad,” Rehmeier said. “I knew the shad I caught was pretty big, but never thought it would be a state record.” Rehmeier added he was planning on using the shad for catfish bait, but once he checked the fishing state records that changed. “I was pretty surprised to learn the fish I snagged would now be the new state record,” he said. “It’s not the coolest state-record fish, but I’ll take it!” MDC staff verified the gizzard shad’s weight by weighing it on a certified scale at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area. Rehmeier said he plans to
Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation (From left) Brian Rehmeier holds his state record two-pound, 10-ounce gizzard shad next to Jack Rehmeier and Emma Rehmeier.
mount his state-record gizzard shad. “2019 is shaping up to be a year for state-record fish,” said MDC Fisheries Programs Specialist Andrew Branson. “The gorgeous weather we are beginning to have this year means more anglers are fishing and catching big fish.” Missouri state-record fish are recognized in two categories: pole-and-line and alternative methods. Alternative methods include: throwlines, trotlines, limb lines, bank lines, jug lines, spearfishing, snagging, snaring, gigging, grabbing, archery and atlatl. For more information on state-record fish, visit the MDC website at http://on.mo. gov/2efq1vl.
Showcase your group by entering O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade If you’re looking for a project to get your group noticed, have fun and be eligible for prize money, too, sign up for O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade. The patriotic Independence Day parade typically draws thousands of families along the two-mile route, and it will get underway in downtown O’Fallon at 9:30 a.m. on July 4. Interested clubs, civic organizations, businesses, churches and scout troops can find an application, resources and tips posted on O’Fallon’s festival website at www.heritageandfreedomfest.com/parade. (For more information, please contact Jennifer Hoisington at 636-379-5605 or jhoisington@ofallon.mo.us.) Applications are due no later than noon on May 17. “All parade entries must be decorated, and both businesses and nonprofits are eligible for judging,” said Jennifer Hoisington, O’Fallon’s Tourism and Festivals Manager. “The parade theme is ‘Stars and Stripes Forever.’ Judges will be looking for how well the theme is expressed and they will award extra points for entries incorporating music and mechanical movement.” Volunteers are needed to assist with the parade. To volunteer, contact O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services Department at 636-379-5417 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us.
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Timberland student selected to attend national PTA conference Timberland sophomore Carl Wiese was selected to represent Missouri students at the 2019 National PTA Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. March 12-14. The annual conference is aimed at connecting PTA advocates from across the country with U.S. policymakers and teaching them how to help shape public policy on Capitol Hill and at home. During the conference, Wiese learned how to conduct a meeting on Capitol Hill and met with Senators Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley, Congressman Blaine Leutkemeyer, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, and Congresswoman Ann Wagner. During those meetings, Wiese – who is one of two students elected to the Missouri PTA Board of Managers – requested that lawmakers consider raising the education funding caps to allow for increased funding to public education. He also asked for support for the Revitalization of our Schools Act, which will provide grants to repair schools across the country and he advocated for an increase in funding for college and career readiness. He then spoke to the need to keep school safe by ensuring every school across the country has counselors and social workers who are working with students in crisis in lieu of filling in as registrars and substitute teachers. “Missouri PTA is proud of his advocacy work,” said Missouri PTA President Elect Carla Wiese. “We stand
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Timberland sophomore Carl Wiese was selected to represent Missouri students at the 2019 National PTA Legislative Conference and here meets with Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler.
committed to ensuring the youth of America learn the power of their voice.” Weise is involved in FBLA at Timberland and is working toward becoming an Eagle Scout. He says he is eager to work with his peers and encourage them to make a difference by interacting with policy makers in Jefferson City and Washington, D.C. about issues that affect our nation’s youth.
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The Wentzville School District Transportation bus fleet was inspected by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on March 26-27 and was found to have an approval rate of 98 percent for first-time presentations. For reference, the statewide average last year was 90.6 percent. Of the 169 buses presented for inspection, three minor defects were identified, including two loose seat cushions, three turn signal bulbs that were out, and a small exhaust leak. The repairs, re-inspections and approvals were all received while the MSHP inspection team was still on site. The 98 percent first-time approval rate qualifies the WSD Transportation Department fleet for the Missouri State Highway Patrol ‘Certificate of Fleet Excellence’ award which is announced each summer following the conclusion of all state-wide school bus inspections. “Every year the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducts a thorough inspection of our fleet to ensure that our buses
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District Transportation bus fleet was inspected by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on March 26-27 and was found to have an approval rate of 98 percent for firsttime presentations.
meet the state safety standards,” said David Wilson, Director of Transportation for the district. “I am more than extremely proud of our Transportation Team. From our drivers performing pre-trip inspections, to our mechanics performing preventive maintenance and making repairs, it takes everyone
working together to achieve these results. It is a testament to the transportation staff ’s dedication and effort.” Last year, WSD buses traveled over 1,928,734 miles and safely transported over 10,000 students every school day.
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What started out as a handful of lawns has grown into an established and well-respected local business. H&H Lawncare & Landscaping, based out of Saint Paul, has been family owned and operated for over 30 years. Carl Hull created H&H Lawncare & Landscaping and his son, Jason, has been by his side since he was old enough to push a mower or work a weed trimmer. “This not just a run-of-the-mill lawn service, this is my passion,” Jason Hull said. “I cut and treat our customers’ lawns like they are my very own.” H&H Lawncare & Landscaping specializes in lawn care, fertilization, small tree removal and hauling, bush trimming, skid loader work and
snow removal (snow removal is for commercial business only). “This is something I have enjoyed since I was a little kid,” Jason Hull said. “My dad still mows every day and runs a crew. When you deal with us, there is pretty good chance you are going to be involved with either me or my dad.” H&H Lawncare & Landscaping is fully insured and licensed and offers free estimates. For more information, call 636-368-2050 or look for it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HullLawn.
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The Greater St. Charles County Chamber announces finalists for small business of the year The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce has selected three local businesses as finalists for the 2019 Small Business of the Year Award. These businesses have the opportunity to showcase their business to the public during National Small Business Week which begins Sunday, May 5th. The Chamber of Commerce will recognize their 2019 Small Business of the Year during their annual awards ceremony on May 15. Historic Main Street is home to April’s on Main and owner April Moxley. April’s provides beautiful home décor, silk floral arrangements, memorable gifts and much more. As part of Small Business Week, April’s on Main will be hosting an open house, with complimentary donuts and coffee from 10 – 11 a.m. on May 8 at 222 North Main Street in St. Charles. Mandy and Nathan Goff are the proud owners of Extreme Electrical Contractors, LLC. Working with both residential
and commercial clients, Extreme Electrical Contractors provides premier services, great pricing and high-quality installation. Mandy and Nathan will be showcasing their business during an open house scheduled for Tuesday, May 7 at 11:30 a.m. This reception is open to the public, with an advanced RSVP as a light lunch and beverages will be served. Monica Lieser is Owner and Clinical Director with Sandhill Counseling and Consultation located at 801 South Woodlawn Avenue in O’Fallon. With over 23 specialized therapists, a nutrition consultant and healing arts instructor, Sandhill Counseling and Consultation can assist clients with their journey to wellness. These businesses will be celebrated as finalists along with the City of St. Charles Employers of the Year during the 2019 Small Business of the Year awards. The awards ceremony will take place on May 15 at the St. Charles
Convention Center. Check in and registration will begin at 11 a.m. with the program beginning promptly at 11:30 a.m. The price of the meeting is $40. Reservations can be made at www. GSTCCC.com or by phone at 636-946-0633.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS May 3-5: Theater performance
Wentzville Christian Church will present a community theater production of “Hello Dolly” on May 3 at 7 p.m., May 4 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on May 5 at 2 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. The church is also collecting hats, scarves, and turbans for the American Cancer Society during the performance weekend. Wentzville Christian Church is located at 1507 Highway Z (1 mile south of I-70). For more information call 636-327-6622 or visit www.wentzvillecc.org.
May 3: Job fair
St. Charles Community College will host Job Fair 2019 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the College Center gymnasium, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Admission is free to all job seekers. For more information, please call 636-922-8244 or email jschnipper@ stchas.edu.
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May 4: Cars and Coffee
Join a community of car enthusiasts of all ages at Cars and Coffee at the SunRise Church O’Fallon campus at 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd. in O’Fallon from 8 – 10 a.m. All are welcome to enjoy some coffee, fellowship and of course cars. Visit sunrisefamily.org for more information.
May 4: Friedens UCC benefit shrimp boil Friedens is hosting a benefit shrimp boil at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles. It will benefit the Emmaus
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Featured Events . . . May 5: Choral Arts Performance
The Choral Arts Singers present two Spring Concerts “It’s All About Love” on Sunday April 28 at 3 p.m. at Assumption Chapel, 403 Main St. O’Fallon, MO 63366 and on Sunday May 5 at 4 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ, 313 E. Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383. Admission is free, donations are appreciated!
May 14: Biblical lecture
The First Church of Christ Scientist St Charles-Overland is hosting a lecture by Jose’ de Dios Mata, CSB. This lecture explores the Biblical basis of God as divine Love whose law Christ Jesus taught and practiced in his healing and teaching ministry. Learn how “to love your neighbor as yourself ” and the worldwide healing impact this can have. All are welcome at 7 p.m. at 1875 S Fifth Street in St Charles. For more information visit http://www. csstcharles.com. Homes, Inc. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the meal will begin at 6 p.m. There are a limited number of tickets so call 636-946-2884 by April 30 to get your reservations.
May 5: Painting with a Smoothie
Painting with a Smoothie is a free family event that will be held from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at SunRise Wright City Church at 70 Bell Rd. in Wright City. All supplies are provided. Sign up online at sunrisefamily.org.
May 4: Rummage sale
Chapel of the Cross will hold its annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and all proceeds will go to Child of God Lutheran School. There will be all kinds of household items including small appliances, dishes, crafts, jewelry, purses, linens, children’s clothing, toys, pictures, books and knick-knacks.
May 4: O’Fallon Founders’ Day
Take a journey into O’Fallon’s history in Fort Zumwalt Park, at 1000 Jessup Drive, at O’Fallon Founders’ Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Kicking off at 10 a.m. with an Arbor Day Ceremony led by Mayor Bill Hennessy, the event features live music, storytelling, demonstrations of pioneer skills, hands-on old-time activities and a petting farm. Free wildflower seeds and tree seedlings will be given away, while supplies last. George Portz & the Friends of Bluegrass will play bluegrass tunes and Marilyn Kinsella will delight with her storytelling. Demonstrations include, basket weaving, sheep-toshawl wool spinning and indigo dyeing. The Daughters of the American Revolution will display hands-on artifacts including games, money, sewing items and writing materials of the era. Try your hand at cow milking, cattle wrangling, leather stamping and making your own corn husk doll. Visitors also will be able to take self-guided tours of the historic Heald Home and Zumwalt’s Fort interpretive center for $5 (includes both sites) for ages 11 and up, with kids 10 and under admitted free. The St. Charles Model Railroad Club will host an open house. Vendors will sell hand-made items and food will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ founders-day. For weather-related information, please call 636-379-5614.
May 6: Blood drive
A blood drive takes place from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. at SunRise Church at 7116
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May 6: Card party
St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council is hosting their annual card party. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with lunch being served at 11:30 a.m. Price is $12 (lunch included). There will be attendance prizes. For reservations contact Cathy at 636-723-0436. St. Robert Bellarmine is located at 1424 South First Capital Dr. in St. Charles (at corner of S. Hwy. 94 and Sherman Dr.).
May 22: Public works fair
Toddlers and preschoolers can learn and discover at the city of O’Fallon’s Annual Public Works Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex parking lot at 890 T.R. Hughes Blvd. This free, kid-friendly and educational event is open to the public, and will highlight how city services are provided for everyday activities, from driving on the streets, to taking a drink of water, to the trash and recycling trucks that pick up curbside disposals. All activities are free, including hot dogs, chips and water.
Sept. 13: Charity Golf Tournement
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Fairwinds River’s Edge Retirement Community has teamed up with The Landing of O’Fallon, and AW Health Care to put on our second Charity Golf Tournament at Bear Creek Golf Course. Space is limited. The tournament will benefit the VFW National Home for Children. $500 per team of four includes lunch, 18-hole play, dinner, and loads of fun. For more information contact Stacy Welker at 636-754-2311 or swelker@leisurecare.com.
May 10: RecNite
The Renaud Center will host RecNite starting at 6 p.m. The evening will feature activities for the entire family, including a rock climbing wall, face painting and balloon artists, inflatable obstacle course, yard games, ninja training, dance fitness class and other activities to get you moving. Admission is free for all activities, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. The Renaud Center is offering a 10 percent savings for anyone who registers for annual membership on RecNite.
May 14: Free band concert
The After Hours Community band is hosting their spring concert at 7:30 p.m.at Calvary Church- Mid Rivers Campus at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. The program will include exciting concert band literature for all tastes. All are welcome. For more information call Joyce at 636-946-7848 or visit ahcb.org.
May 18: A Celebration of Heroes
Lift Disability Network will host A Celebration of Heroes from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Summit STL Church at 927 E. Terra Ln. in O’Fallon. During this free event there will be yard games, and meet local first responders and see their vehicles and equipment. There will also be a blood drive. At least 15 donors are needed to be signed up prior to May 18. Email Delaine (delaine@liftdisability. net) or Jayme (jayme@liftdisability.net) to sign up for your preferred time slot. For more information call 314-3901881.
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Local football player drafted in the NFL Former Francis Howell Viking, who also played at Northern Illinois, Husky Sutton Smith, has joined the Pittsburgh Steelers organization. The 6’0”, 232-pound Smith was drafted in the sixth round with pick number 175 of the National Football League. The St. Charles native earned
many awards in college. He become the first two-time, first team All-American in Northern Illinois football history capturing as he captured the Mid-America Conference Defensive Player of the Year (2017 and 2018). Smith also ranks third alltime in program history in sacks (30.0) and second in tackles for loss (58). His 14 sacks in 2017 with the Husky’s were the most in the entire NCAA. *Great accomplishment Local soccer player inducted in the Hall St. Louis indoor soccer legend Daryl Doran has earned a spot in the Indoor Soccer Hall of Fame. Duran was the first head coach of the current St. Louis Ambush franchise. Since his days as a four year starter at Christian Brothers College High School, he made his mark on the metro soccer scene and eventually became synonymous with professional indoor soccer in St. Louis. Doran made his mark on the indoor game as both a player and a coach. He enjoyed an illustrious playing career that spanned 22 seasons, beginning as a 19-year-old rookie with the original Steamers in 1982 and concluding with the St. Louis Illusion (PASL) in 2008. His 828 games played is a record that remains unsurpassed as he accomplished to be a six-time All-Star, a two-time all-NSPL pick, the 1996-97 NPSL Defender of the Year. St. Louis Ambush CEO Shelly Clark said the club will honor Doran’s career and his many contributions to St. Louis soccer when the organization raises a banner bearing his retired number seven during their 2019-20 season, which kicks off this fall.
For more information go to www.STLAmbush.com *Well deserved Rascal baseball starts next week The defending West Division champion Rascals open this year’s campaign on Thursday, May 9 against the Washington Wild Things in O’Fallon. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com *Oil those gloves
Lindenwood golfers earn invite to a tournament Lindenwood men’s golf has earned a place in the 2019 NCAA DII Central/Midwest Regional, hosted by Henderson State coming up next week. The Lions are the fourth seed in the regional after winning the 2019 MIAA Championship and earning the conference automatic bid. The Lions won the 2019 MIAA Championship with a team score of -21. They defeated the second-place team by a total of 12 strokes. Individually, Markus Lindgren shot -11 to win the MIAA Individual title for the second consecutive season. In addition to their performance at the MIAA Championship, the Lions swept the conference’s postseason awards with head coach Derek Schaub earning MIAA Coach of the Year, Yente Van Doren earning MIAA Golfer of the Year and Carlos Abril was named the MIAA Freshman of the Year. For more information go to www.LindenwoodLions.com *Good luck on the road
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, among many other activities.
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Veggie Smoked Sausage Stir-Fry Cook time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients: 1 package smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 4 servings premade white or brown rice 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable mix 1 package stir-fry dry seasoning mix 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted sesame seeds (optional) sliced green onions (optional) Directions: In pan over medium-high heat, brown sausage; set aside. Heat white or brown rice according to package instructions.
In same pan over medium-high heat, heat peanut oil and stir-fry vegetable mix. Add stir-fry dry seasoning mix, honey, vinegar and sesame oil.
Divide rice, sausage and stir-fry mixture among four bowls. Sprinkle each with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.
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‘Cobra Kai’ Season 2 sees the return of Miyagi-Do Karate
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.
To stream or not to stream is the real question these days. Cable and satellite providers keep raising rates without necessarily improving the quality and quantity of their content. The urge to cut the cord has been growing since 2009, a time when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandated that television stations switch from analog to digital broadcasts. With just an inexpensive antenna, viewers have access to a nice assortment of free, digital-quality programming. Streaming, therefore, has become a popular alternative/supplement to what cable has to offer, especially when these services carry original content. Netflix, for instance, has been the home to some Marvel television shows featuring lesser-known characters like Iron Fist and Luke Cage, a hero better known as Power Man. Hulu also got a piece of the action with “Marvel’s Runaways,” a series about six teenagers who discover their parents are villains. YouTube, home to a plethora of video content, tapped into 1980’s nostalgia with “Cobra Kai,” a reboot of the classic “Karate Kid” franchise. The streaming service ordered the first
again after thirty years. The first season introduced new characters, including Robby Keene (Tanner Buchanan), Johnny’s estranged son who ends up as Daniel’s protégé. Johnny also becomes a reluctant sensei to Miguel Diaz (Xolo Maridueña), a bullied teenager who gains confidence through karate. Sensei Lawrence starts to wonder, though, if his students are taking “The Way of the Fist” too seriously and will do anything to win. ‘Cobra Kai’ photo courtesy Sony Pictures Television Season 2 of “Cobra Kai” season in 2017 and, after its debut in 2018, it dropped on YouTube Premium became a runaway hit. Ralph Macchio and on April 24. I binge-watched the first five William Zabka reprised their roles as former episodes and was once again hooked on the high school rivals Daniel LaRusso and John- storyline and characters. The events of Season ny Lawrence and keep that rivalry alive in the 1 set the stage for an even more intense soph21st century. omore season. Series creators Jon Hurwitz, “Cobra Kai” debuted on YouTube Red (now Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald strengthYouTube Premium), a paid service where the en their ties to the original “Karate Kid” movcontent can be edgier than the rest of the site. ies with the iconic music and props from the “Ex-degenerate” Johnny Lawrence fell on hard past. Mr. Miyagi’s house even becomes a centimes but tried to redeem himself by reopen- tral character in Season 2 as the home to Miying the Cobra Kai dojo that shaped his youth. agi-Do Karate, Daniel’s dojo. Daniel LaRusso, on the other hand, has a won“Cobra Kai” is a wonderful blend of nostalderful family and successful car dealerships. gic fun and action. A couple of episodes are The former karate champion is knocked for available free on the service to give you a taste a loop, though, when he sees the snake logo of what you are missing.
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Yeggs
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Crossword: SOUTH OF THE BORDER
‘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.
My feet have claimed defeat. Face it, it’s been a long winter and they have been marinating in wool socks and thermal insulated boots without seeing sunlight or a breeze of fresh air for lo these past frigid months. They didn’t even surface when the groundhog came out to predict an early spring. I wasn’t taking any chances of fluky animal prognostications. So they stayed burrowed hibernating inside their nubby slippers and sweaty shoe dens until a few warm days actually rolled around. Only with the promise of flip-flop season arriving was it time to take a look. Sweet mother of Bigfoot! I had toenails like bear claws; heels so rough they could sand the finish off a fine piece of furniture with one swipe and toe beards that needed more trimming and pruning than the prickly rose bushes in the backyard. I needed help stat. I knew it would be weeks before I could squeeze in an appointment at the local posh foot spa; after all, ‘tis the season for foot care. They would never think of bumping someone out or try to squeeze an extra person in…unless there were dire circumstances. I called for an appointment and was told they had an opening for the third Saturday in May at midnight. “That’s the soonest I can get in?” I thought. I hesitated and contemplated it for a nano-second too long. Before I could respond and give my information someone had already nabbed it and scheduled it online. Curses! Foiled by some tech-savvy millennial! But desperate times call for desperate measures or should I say dire measures. While still on the line, I took a picture of my feet and sent it to the
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receptionist’s cellphone. I heard her gasp followed by some urgent chattering and a scream; then some running and finally a technician in the background shrieked, “Clear the schedule! We’ve got a code Yeti! Get this lady in before we have to amputate!” The pedicurist was able to squeeze me in that very afternoon. And that’s how it’s done. Those millennials don’t have anything on the tricks of this tech-savvy baby boomer. 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. Winter warmer 6. *Tú, north of the border 9. Put six feet under 13. Computer programmer 14. Supermarket circulars, e.g. 15. “He loves me...” flower part 16. *Santa Anna’s 1836 victory locale 17. Pod dweller 18. All worked up 19. *Filling+corn dough+corn husk, pl. 21. Like Dorothy Gale’s dress 23. Selfie, e.g. 24. Cheese on Peloponnese 25. Eye Network 28. *Day of the Deadinspired Oscar-winner 30. Attempted 35. Hipbones 37. Between Thailand and Vietnam 39. El Dorado-related 40. Lymphatic swelling 41. Archipelago parts 43. Unload on eBay 44. Hue perception 46. Bald eagle’s nest 47. Caffeine-containing nut tree 48. “____ ____! This is the police!”
50. Bank on 52. Aptitude test 53. Like a doily 55. Margaret, for short 57. *Made from agave 61. *Popular huevos accompaniment 65. Driver’s 180 66. Flying saucer acronym 68. Mythological princess of Colchis 69. Repenting 70. Collagen target 71. More capable 72. Tiny sips 73. Skeleton in a lock 74. Must-haves DOWN 1. Jazz singing 2. Coca follower 3. Comic Sandler 4. Chart anew 5. Lark about 6. Puppy barks 7. Keats’ poem 8. Cell phone bill item 9. Frigid shipping hazard 10. Butch Cassidy’s home state 11. Pro ____ 12. Big Bang’s original matter 15. *Blind man’s target 20. Cause for food recall
22. “____ Now or Never” 24. Tom’s craziness? 25. *____ de Mayo 26. Soft single in baseball 27. Move sideways 29. *”Mi ____ es su...” 31. Biscuit 32. Sandwiches for dessert 33. *Zapata’s collaborator 34. Audience’s approval 36. Long, long time 38. Bone-dry 42. Airy fairy 45. Exercising authority 49. One of peeps 51. Tower of London guard 54. Sealing product 56. Freshwater diving bird 57. ____ of events 58. Red carpet purse 59. Witty remark 60. RIP pots 61. “____ that” on walkietalkie 62. In neutral 63. Gardener’s purchase 64. Crew propellers 67. “Jack and the Beanstalk” exclamation
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