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Baby Kid Expo returns for 12th year This annual event takes place at the St. Charles Convention Center and promises to be fun and informative for both kids and parents
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By Brett Auten It’s that time of year. The 12th Annual Baby Kid Expo will take place Saturday, May 12 at the St. Charles Convention Center, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. It is a free-admission event where not only the kids will have a blast but is also an opportunity to connect with businesses in the area. The Baby Kid Expo is the largest annual event held in the metro St. Louis area that’s specially designed to provide parents with a fun trade show atmosphere, while their kids enjoy a day of fun and entertainment. The Baby Kid Expo is a place for parents to learn about things available in the community that they might not be familiar with otherwise. “The event keeps growing every year,” Baby Kid Expo owner Heather Deatz said. “The one-on-one experience allows parents to ask questions they normally wouldn’t be able to do and it is a great way for the businesses to market directly to them.” Over one hundred businesses will have information on recreation, education, health, camps, finance, home improvement and many unique products will be available for purchase. “We invite everyone to come out and get connected with businesses and services in the area for their growing family,” Deatz said. “It’s a great way to get involved, ask questions and have fun with the kids and uncover opportunities that they didn’t know existed.” Presenting sponsors, BJC St. Charles County, invites you to visit their free Interactive Mobile Health Fair, where you
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Weather and your family can take part in activities focused on health and wellness, play fun games like Skeeball and Connect 4, and win prizes from the fitness prize wheel. New this year is a performance from Chef Bananas, a magician whose show focuses on comedy and food. Don’t miss your chance to see him in action at 1 p.m. on the main stage. On the more serious side, the St. Charles County Ambulance District will be teaching CPR for infants and children on site. This life-saving skill is vital for all parents to know how to perform and there is no
charge for this, and it is taught from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Don’t miss the American Diamonds pageant! Register your kids to be a part of the fun where they can choose to participate in either Bling-Bling Wear or Diamond in the Rough Wear and model on stage. Ages one–to–four boys and girls are eligible. Visit our www.babykidexpo.com for more information. For the older kids, Mad Science always amazes the kids with their Spin Pop, and Boom show on the main stage. The Mad Scientist can defy gravity in this energetic See ‘BABY KID EXPO’ page 2
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‘BABY KID EXPO’ from cover and spectacular special event that includes Didgeridoo tubes, foaming hands and steaming chemical reactions will introduce children to a world of exciting chemistry. This show gets underway at 11 a.m. Another returning fan favorite is The Diaper Derby, sponsored by STL Sprout and About and buybuyBaby. Open to nine-to-14-month-old crawlers, pre-registration is needed to race for prizes. Registration is available at www.babykidexpo.com and start time is at 10 a.m. Another fun activity for the older kids is how well do you know your child and how well do they know you? Participate in the ‘newlywed’ style game
on the main stage at 12:15 p.m. sponsored by United Healthcare. Safety is paramount and what better way to teach the kids about street dangers than with the interactive exhibit from St. Louis Children’s Hospital called Safety Street. This extensive exhibit is a fun way for kids to learn about stranger danger, safely crossing streets and more. MoChip will be on site to put together a free CD with your child’s vital information just for you to have in case the unthinkable would happen. In these situations, time is of the essence so stop by their area and go through the process to gather this critical information.
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The Baby Kid Expo would not be complete without a performance and sing along with princesses and mascots from Once Upon an Occasion. Don’t miss them starting at 9:30 a.m. on the main stage and again at 12:30 p.m. What else will you see and be able to do at the Baby Kid Expo? Visit the Activity Zone sponsored by Country Financial. There will be a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and a craft area where you can make wooden necklaces. Abra-KidAbra magic show and dance groups will entertain all. Stop by the Ameren Zone and learn about the Spotlight Charity, The Divine Nest. Shop in their trailer to provide items for kids as they go to their new
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foster home. Join the Cutest Baby Contest sponsored by Kindercare. Visit www.babykidexpo.com for details of how to enter your 0-3 year old in a contest to win a prize pack that includes St. Louis Cardinals tickets, and
more great items. For more information about the Baby Kid Expo, visit www. babykidexpo.com or call 1-866-654-EXPO (3976). You can also visit the Baby Kid Expo Facebook page at www. facebook.com/babykidexpo.
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The ‘chess king’ learned his craft at the library Eric Liesman had a dream. Like many young people do, he saw a movie and wanted to be just like the hero. Was it one of the Avengers? Maybe James Bond? No, the movie that inspired 10-year-old Eric Liesman was “The Queen of Katwe” about a girl in Africa who learns to play chess and becomes a world-class competitor. Eric’s dream was to learn to play chess like Phiona Mutesi. With the St. Charles City-County Library, finding a way to learn was simple. Eric started attending the Saturday Morning Chess Club at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch. Saturday Morning Chess Club is a regular event at the library where players of all ages and abilities gather to play and practice the game. This chess community is very welcoming, and they were happy to work with a new player like Eric. The group meets at the library every week, and Eric and his dad, Steve, enjoy learning and playing there with other chess enthusiasts. The Liesmans have other interests besides chess. Steve and his wife, Stefanie, are also involved in a charitable organization called Joy in Haiti. Joy in Haiti supports an orphanage, a church, and a school in the impoverished nation of Haiti. Joy in Haiti plans regular trips to Haiti to help work, teach, and spend time with the young girls
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in the Joy in Haiti-run orphanage, House of Joy. For the next trip, the entire Liesman family planned to travel to Haiti with the organization. One day, while playing chess at Saturday Morning Chess Club, Eric and Steve came up with an exciting idea. During their upcoming mission trip, they would teach the girls at House of Joy how to play chess. They committed to spending many of their Saturday mornings at the library practicing their game and started buying extra chess sets to take on their trip. A few months later, Eric and Steve introduced the game of chess to children at the House of Joy Orphanage and the New Christian School of Tabarre in Haiti. Despite language barriers and very different ways of life, chess helped connect the Liesman family with their new friends, and the lessons they
learned at the library made it possible. Eric Liesman had a dream, and the St. Charles City-County Library provided the resources to make his dream a reality.
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Optimist Club of St. Charles recognizes winners of the Annual Oratorical Contest The St. Charles Optimist Club recognized the winners of the Annual Oratorical Contest at their weekly noon meeting on April 10. Awardees, family members and sponsors were in attendance to witness the club’s acknowledgement of the first and second place winner’s speeches. The first place winner was Legend Chapman. The second place went to Sophie Zeier. Third place - Awa Diallo and fourth place - Camia Lee. The first and second place winners presented their speech. They were poised and confident
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as they expressed themselves before the club members and successfully communicated their thoughts and feelings.
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City of St. Charles honored by Great Rivers Greenway The city of St. Charles is the first recipient of the Murray Award from Great Rivers Greenway. The award presentation was part of the dedication and ribbon cutting celebration of the new Centennial Greenway on April 7. The award is in honor and memory of Mike Murray, who embodied the mission and collaborative model of Great Rivers Greenway. Nonprofit, municipal, government or corporate partners that go above and beyond the call of duty to contribute to the mission of Great Rivers Greenway over the course of a given year will be recognized annually with this award. “To receive this recognition is an extreme honor,” said Maralee Britton, director of the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department. “We value working and collaborating with Great Rivers Greenway to make our city a place where everyone can enjoy all the beautiful areas we have to offer.” Great Rivers Greenway mentioned the city of St. Charles’ collaboration to make the region a more vibrant place to live, work and play by developing a network of greenway to connect people to local rivers, parks and communities. The city was also recognized for collaboration
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efforts with Boeing to create a walking and bicycling connection between Boeing’s defense facility and the Katy Trail, so that the large number of employees who use active transportation to get to and from work have a more safe and convenient connection. “We are thrilled with this award and want to thank Great Rivers Greenway for the honor, said St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith. “We appreciate all the work that goes into making St. Charles a beautiful, safe place for people to live and play.”
Now showing: family friendly movies in your St. Charles County Parks The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is excited to present free movies in the park again this summer! The entire family will enjoy watching the stars shine on a giant inflatable screen at a different park on the second Friday of each month, beginning in May thru August. Grab a blanket and lawn chair and head out to your favorite St. Charles County Park. These popular movies begin approximately 30 minutes after sunset. Popcorn is free; soda and candy are available for purchase. No glass allowed in the park, please. Here’s the 2018 lineup: • 8:30 p.m., May 11 at Klondike Park in Au-
gusta – “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” • 9 p.m., June 8 at the Heritage Museum near St. Charles – “National Treasure” • 9 p.m., July 13 at Quail Ridge Park in Wentzville – “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” • 8:30 p.m., Aug. 10 at the Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie – “Heavyweights” Movies in the Park are weather dependent; even high winds may delay or cancel the event. If the weather is questionable, check stccparks.org and click on the “Rainout Line” app on the right side of the page for up-to-date information about program status, or call 636-707-0011.
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Francis Howell North Student wins leadership award Andrew Tollefson, a junior at FHN, has been selected to receive the 2017 Youth Leadership Award by the Governor’s Council on Disability. The Youth Leadership Award recognizes young adults with disabilities who demonstrate their leadership abilities by going above and beyond in their community. Andrew was chosen for the award based on his involvement in a wide variety activities that improve the quality of life for people in Missouri who live with disabilities. During elementary school, Andrew attended the DisABILTIES Awareness Week with other students. Inspired by the event, he began sharing his story and powerful message with students in fourth grade. “I hope that they can see during my presentations that I can do almost everything that they can do with the help of technology and paraprofessional support,” said Andrew. “By sharing my personal story and answering their questions, I think people are more aware and accepting of those with special needs.” “As a student with motor and communication differences, Andrew knows first-hand the challenges that a label can present, but he has made it his life’s mission to help people see beyond their first impression,” said Cathy Fortney, Therapy
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Services Coordinator for the Francis Howell School District. The first impression that people have of Andrew is a lasting one – he is always smiling, zipping through the hallways, has a great sense of humor, and is very social. “He always has a warm smile and a contagious laugh. He’s truly a delight to be around!” said Fortney. Every day, Andrew strives to help people better understand the ability behind disability. Not only is he a force to be reckoned with academically (perfect attendance since sixth grade, a near 4.0 GPA, and a repeat Honor Roll member), Andrew is also extremely active in extracurricular activities. He’s a member of the Knights of Excellence, and We
Are All Knights Club. He mentors students not only during freshman orientation but yearround. Andrew serves as a tutor at Henderson Elementary, listening to students read and assisting the classroom teacher in a variety of ways. “I think it’s important for everyone to see that students with disabilities are kids just like they are and we want to be included too,” said Andrew. “I want them to see that they do not need to be afraid and that it is OK to ask us questions.” Constantly pushing forward and advocating for those with different abilities, Andrew has already positively influenced the lives of many individuals in our community.
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The Francis Howell Central math team finishes third in state competition The Francis Howell Central math team of (left to right) Michael Yu, David Hubbartt, and David Bonstead placed third in the Mathleague state competition held at the University of Missouri-Columbia on April 7. Michael also finished second in the Sprint Round and was the second highest scoring junior in the competition. Michael advances to the regional contest to be held in Kansas City on May 19. Also pictured is Francis Howell Central math teacher John Brocato.
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Sprint Store celebrates opening with ribbon cutting Store Manager Amber Bordeaux and District Manager Shaun Reed celebrated the grand opening of the new Sprint Store in St. Peters with a ribbon cutting on April 13. Joining Bordeaux and Reed were employees of Sprint and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Sprint is located at 5260 North Service Road in St. Peters and offers a full line of personal cellular devices and accessories that fit your needs. For more information on the services, products and plans offered through Sprint, please call 636578-9029.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS May 4: Concert
Come out to Emerson Chapel at 122 N. Fifth St. in St. Charles at 7:30 p.m. and enjoy Roy Zimmerman’s original songs – funny and forceful affirmations of peace and social justice. Roy’s songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime; he has shared stages with Ellen DeGeneres, Holly Near, Robin Williams and George Carlin. Tickets are $20 or what you can pay. Visit http://www.royzimmerman.com/ tour.html for a preview of his music.
May 4-6: Theater production
Wentzville Christian Church will present a community theater production of “Footloose” on May 4 at 7 p.m., May 5 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on May 6 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 shoes for the “Shoe Man Water Project” during the performance weekend. Attenders are encouraged to bring new or gently used shoes to donate. 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 4: Senior fair
The Eighth Annual WASSI Senior Fair takes place from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Wentzville Community Club at 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. Come enjoy a day filled with free information, free food, free entertainment, door prizes, bingo and shopping fun. Please RSVP for lunch by calling 636639-2151. Leave a message with number attending.
May 5: Neighborhood garage sale
Neighborhood wide garage sale takes place at Pheasant Point Subdivision at Hwy K and 364.
May 5: Recycling event
Help save a tree and plant a tree at the spring “Shred It & Forget It” recycling event from 9 a.m.-noon at the St. Peters Health and Environmental Operations Building. Save a tree by bringing unneeded documents to securely destroy and recycle, a free service for St. Peters and Cottleville residents. Simply place the documents you want to shred in cardboard banker-size boxes, limit five per vehicle. Additional boxes can be shredded at a charge of $5 per box. Non-residents can also recycle documents for a fee of $5 per box, cash only. All of the shredded material will be recycled including the cardboard boxes if they are not needed back. Do not bring computer discs or hanging file rods. If you can tear it, then you can shred it using this service. The documents may contain staples or paper clips. A current Resident Privilege Card must be presented to receive the free service. St. Peters Resident Privilege Cards can be obtained at City Hall, the Rec-Plex and Recycle City. Then, while you’re saving trees, why
not pick up a tree seedling to plant? The city’s Parks, Recreation and Arts Advisory Board will be handing out free Dogwood, Blackgum and Redbud seedlings at the Shred It & Forget It event, available while supplies last. St. Peters Health and Environmental Operations Building is located behind Recycle City at 135 Ecology Drive in St. Peters. For more information, visit www.stpetersmo.net or call 636-9701456.
May 6: “What About Your Mother’s Quilt?” talk
Sixth Annual Spring Social Dance Sponsored by K of C Auxiliary # 2273 takes place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie K of C Hall, at 2199 Post Rd. Cost is $15 and includes, snacks, draft beer, soda and water. There will be door prizes, games, raffle and 50/50. For more information call 314-795-5577. Entertainment by Scott Laytham and Karl Holmes.
Ann Hazelwood, author of the Colebridge Community Book Series and East Perry County Book Series, as well as an AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser, former president of the National Quilt Museum and textile appraiser for the Antique Road ShowSt. Louis version, will be at Parkview Gardens Florist and Greenhouses from 1-3 p.m. for “What about Your Mother’s Quilt?” talk. She will give firsthand knowledge and care advice about those precious quilts in your family – so bring your quilts in. Ann will also have her newest book, “For The Love Of Quilts,” the first book in the “Wine Country Quilts Series” available. Parkview Gardens is located at 1925 Randolph in St. Charles (across from Blanchette Park). For more information, please call 636946-7641.
May 5: O’Fallon Founders’ Day
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Celebrate spring in Fort Zumwalt Park at the O’Fallon Founders’ Day and Garden Expo from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fort Zumwalt Park is located at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. 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, demonstrations of pioneer skills, hands-on old-time activities and a petting farm. Free seeds and tree seedlings will be given away, while supplies last. Back by popular demand, George Portz & the Friends of Bluegrass will play bluegrass tunes and Professor Farquar and Polecat Annie will entertain and educate with their “Great American Medicine Show.” Demonstrations include bee keeping, basket weaving, sheep-toshawl wool spinning, blacksmithing and indigo dyeing. The Daughters of the American Revolution will portray “Noted Women of Revolutionary Wartime,” and display hands-on artifacts including games, money, sewing items and writing materials of the era. At the Garden Expo, local plant societies will sell live plants and provide gardening information. 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-andup, kids 10 and under free. Kona Ice, Sorelle and Uncle Eddie’s Kettle Corn will be on site. For more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/founders-day. For weather-related information, please call 636-379-5614. SUDOKU answers from page F-1
St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council is hosting their annual card party. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., lunch 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 7: Library concert
St. Charles City-County Library LIVE @ The Library: Javier Mendoza aka Hobo Cane is part of a free monthly concert series held in the Spencer Road Branch atrium at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters at 7 p.m. Javier’s music is pure heart and soul with his songs influenced and enriched by the diversity in his life. All ages welcome. For more information visit www.youranswerplace.org/ecalendar.
May 11: Theater performance
Immanuel Lutheran School St Charles will be performing the musical “The Music Man Jr.” at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., in the school gym at 115 South Sixth Street in St Charles. There is no admission fee. For more information call 636-946-0051.
May 12: Baby Kid Expo
Bring the family to the Baby Kid Expo at the St. Charles Convention Center from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Connect with the top businesses and services available in our area and have fun with your kids. Free admission. For more information visit www.babykidexpo.com. CROSSWORD answers from page F-4
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Frontier Middle School receives 2018 Athletics Grant from California Casualty
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Student-athletes at Frontier Middle School in the Wentzville School District will benefit from a $1,000 California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant, which was awarded to coaches at the school on April 13. Frontier Middle School is one of only two public schools in Missouri and 79 public schools in the nation to receive the grant this year. The funds will be used to purchase conditioning tools for athletes on both the track and field and cross country teams. Tracy Cleveland, track and field co-coach, said, “This grant will allow access to training tools at the middle school that we don’t currently have.” The FMS track and field and cross country teams travel to Liberty High School for their training on most days. Head Coach Rob Rowe, added, “This grant will go a long way in supporting this growing program.” FMS track and field students have worked tire-
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lessly to become a dominant force, and at their most recent track meet, the team set eight new school records. The grant is named after California Casualty Chairman Emeritus Thomas R. Brown, who believes that teamwork, confidence and sportsmanship help develop high achievers in academics and life. Since its creation in 2011, more than $660,000 has been awarded to some 600 athletic programs across the nation. “All students should have the opportunity to compete,” said Lisa Almeida, Assistant Vice President. “California Casualty’s 67 year commitment to educators and schools also reaches to athletic fields.” Public middle and high schools in Missouri with a need for their sports programs can apply now for the 2018/2019 California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grants; applications are being accepted at www.calcasathleticsgrant.com. The deadline for consideration is Jan. 15, 2019.
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ake your next fiesta one to remember with colorful decor, festive touches and, perhaps most importantly, unique and mouthwatering recipes that bring guests back for seconds. To achieve the ideal flavors of a fiesta done right, try bringing something new to the ta-
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Darkly comic ‘Cobra Kai’ continues ‘Karate Kid’ saga
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Several iconic movies helped define the 1980s, not the least of which was “The Karate Kid.” Ralph Macchio starred as Daniel LaRusso, a teenager from New Jersey who comes to sunny California with his mom. Daniel finds love, but also runs afoul of Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), a member of the Cobra Kai karate dojo. After conflicts and beatings, Daniel, with the help of his new mentor Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), faces Johnny and his friends at a karate tournament. After three movie sequels, one of which starred Oscar winner Hilary Swank, and a reboot with Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, the saga continues in “Cobra Kai,” a new series on YouTube Red. The first two episodes show Johnny barely making a living as a handyman for rich clients. Johnny’s stepdad, played by Ed Asner, is tired of helping him out, so he gives him one last check before walking out of his life. In contrast, Daniel has become a successful automobile salesman, using his karate skills in ads for LaRusso Motors. He has left Reseda behind and now lives with his lovely wife and children in upscale Encino. Daniel’s living the American dream until he sees a resurrected Cobra Kai dojo preparing to open. Johnny is using his stepdad’s money to bring the “Way of the Fist” to a new generation, which throws Daniel for a loop. The original “Karate Kid” was violent for its time, but the new “Cobra Kai” series is harder and gritter than any of the movies. In a recreation of the scene where Mr. Miyagi saved Daniel from the Cobra Kai members, Johnny saves Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) from a parking lot beatdown. Unfortunately, Johnny switches from defense to offense, beating these bullies until the police arrive.
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Daniel’s idyllic life also is shown to have some flaws. His son Anthony (Griffin Santopietro) is addicted to video games while daughter Samantha (Mary Mouser) keeps secrets from her father. Seeing Johnny and the Cobra Kai dojo once again puts Daniel into an emotional tailspin. Both he and his high school rival continue to have flashbacks about their conflicts back in the day. Subsequent “Cobra Kai” episodes " promise to be even darker. The trailPhoto courtesy Sony Pictures Television ers hint that Miguel, now one of Johnny’s students, may embrace the Cobra Kai mantra too much. Wishing his Okinawan mentor was still around to guide him, Daniel loses his way, and there’s the promise of another showdown with Johnny. There are even accusations that the famous final kick to the face in “Karate Kid” might have been illegal according to tournament rules. Based on the first two episodes, “Cobra Kai” is a satisfying online reboot of the film franchise. The producers are making good use of YouTube Red to push the outside of the envelope. The series becomes available online on May 2. 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.
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Yeggs
John Hanna
Crossword: MOTHER’S DAY
‘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 Oh that I could be a cat. And not because I could lick my toes in public; everyone knows that’s supposed to be done in private. No, it’s because cats can fall into the deepest of sleep with the twitch of their tail. Cats sleep on average 12-16 hours a day-sweet, restful sleep. I haven’t had a good night’s sleep since 1995. I remember it clearly because it still haunts me. There I was in a lovely, comatose-like slumber when all of a sudden my husband bolted upright in the dead of night and blurted out, “What’s that?! Did you hear that noise?” As suddenly as he yelled out this alert, he just as suddenly twisted over and fell back onto his pillow then began snoring like a chainsaw as if nothing had occurred. Of course, by then I was fully awake and in a state of absolute panic. For the remainder of the night, my heart beat like a caffeinated woodpecker that had ingested a bag of coffee beans. I dared not move an eyelid muscle knowing the apparition which he had detected was perched within arm’s length and glaring at me. I knew the slightest of movement would cause it to lunge, grab me by the throat and twist my head off like pop bottle cap. After an eternity, daybreak came and I saw that the coast was clear. The demon with its long knives had evaporated. Bleary-eyed, I jabbed the snoring lump beside me. He unglued one eyeball to look at the clock. “What’s the big idea waking me up,” he snarled. “The alarm won’t go off for another 10 minutes.” He then rolled over and again fell into a sound
slumber. Oh no he didn’t! “I’ll tell you what the big idea is Mister!” I said, giving him a sharp rib poke. “I have been up all night waiting and watching for Hatchet Man to mutilate me in cold blood because you bellowed out in the middle of the night that you heard something!” He looked at me like I was missing a few noodles from my lasagna then explained, “I was probably just talking in my sleep. My Mom said I used to do that a lot as a kid. Pay no attention,” he said yawning. Since then I have not slept through the night and blame him completely. But I have been planning my revenge lo these many years. Tonight when it’s dark and in the midnight hour; when he’s in a catatonic state of blissful rest, sawing Z’s, I will blurt out loudly, “I’ve converted your man cave into a nursery. I’m pregnant!”
Sleep talking
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. “____ Mouth” band 6. *Special day honoree 9. Gumbo pod 13. Santa Maria companion 14. *Ovine mom 15. “He’s ____ ____ nowhere man,” Beatles 16. SAG member 17. *Sean Lennon’s mom 18. Bottled up 19. *TV’s “Blackish” mom 21. *President who designated official Mother’s Day 23. Thou, today 24. ____ of Man 25. *Rebecca Pearson’s and Clair Huxtable’s network 28. CISC alternative 30. Kismet-related 35. Winglike 37. Audience’s rejection 39. Dinero 40. Yorkshire river 41. Tree in Roman Republic 43. Seating section 44. Poet’s concern 46. “Better Sound Through Research” company 47. Foul substance 48. Angry 50. Pharaohs’ cobras 52. German river 53. “____ in Show”
55. Wade’s opponent 57. *Carrie Fisher’s mom 60. *Gifted arrangement 64. Shelf material 65. Mate 67. Supercharger 68. Artist’s model 69. U.N. labor agency 70. Was dressed in 71. Like one showing reverence 72. Mentally quick 73. Like a backpack DOWN 1. Practice in the ring 2. Flexible mineral 3. Opposed to 4. Expressionless 5. Harbour, alt. sp. 6. Feline line 7. Have title to 8. #6 Down, pl. 9. Loads from lodes 10. Lotto variant 11. Kind of delay 12. Belgian brew 15. Radiant 20. Hair-raising board game 22. Kind of person 24. Watercraft with skis 25. *Ashley and Wynonna’s mom 26. Gloomier
27. Social class 29. Balkan native 31. Campus military org. 32. Wavelike patterned silk 33. Part of small intestine 34. *Sent en masse 36. Snorkeling site 38. *#19 Across’ real-life mom 42. Reproduction, for short 45. Waterproof material 49. Luau souvenir 51. Compass point, pl. 54. Photo tint 56. Peer 57. Lateen-rigged sailing vessel 58. Dexterity 59. Had been phlebotomized 60. To dry ink, in the olden days 61. Pakistani language 62. Deep black 63. Chinese immigrant association 64. *Treat mom to this type of relaxing day 66. European peak
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