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Heroes & Helpers A

JULY 2016

“hero” is a person who is admired or idealized for courage or outstanding achievements, while a “helper” is a person who helps someone else. Heroes are usually helpers in some way and helpers can also be heroes. Though everyone isn’t going to be officially considered a hero, per se, every one of us can be a helper to someone else each day.

We all have chances in life to be helpers and even heroes. Chesterfield is full of heroes and helpers who are literally working to serve and protect us each day, around the clock. Chesterfield police officers and Monarch firefighters are great examples of people who have chosen a career that positions them as helpers and heroes in our community. In this issue you can discover ways that both entities are involved in the daily protection and service of each resident and residence and learn about their community outreach programs that are designed to reach and teach each and every citizen, no matter to which age group they belong.

When we hear the word “hero” it often brings up images of war heroes and soldiers who serve to protect our country. Aimee Pellet, our resident historian, shares little known facts and fascinating ways Chesterfield natives were heroes and helpers during World War II, on page 22.

OK, so it may not be in the cards for you to be a police officer, firefighter or war hero, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be a hero or helper.

Random acts of kindness can be helpful to others and also make us feels good about ourselves. Little things in life like holding a door for someone else or helping to carry a heavy load, make our interactions with others helpful, pleasant and make the world a better place.

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Parting Thoughts

16 Monarch Fire Protection District

Firefighters: keeping the Chesterfield community safe and informed.

18 Chesterfield Police Department

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22 Chesterfieldian Roles in World War II

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Giving Back

ARTICLE MARY SHAPIRO | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Eyes on Chesterfield Lions’ Club SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND THOSE LESS FORTUNATE

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hesterfield Lions Club members work hard to carry out their mission "to create and foster a spirit of understanding among

all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation.”

The club first began in 1953 when a small group of businessmen got together and decided that they wanted to form a Lions Club in Chesterfield, said Connie Farkas, the group’s president.

Elmer Weinrich, secretary of the club, said that, at the time, Lion J. Henry Maize from the Creve Coeur Lions Club organized the Chesterfield Club.

“There were 26 charter members installed on Dec. 11, 1953,” Weinrich said. All Lions are also members of Lions International, headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill. “Lions began with an idea of our founder, Melvin Jones, in 1917 and has grown to the largest

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service club in the world with over 1,404,000 members in over 46,700 clubs in over 210 countries and geographic areas,” Weinrich said.

The local club is composed of men and women living or working in the St. Louis area.

“Current members were all invited to join because a Lion thought they would be an asset to the Chesterfield Lions Club in their service to the community, their country and Lions International,” Weinrich said.

The club now has 26 members who work together to host activities such as an annual Christmas tree lot and a barbecue.

Their Board of Directors meets at 7 pm, on the fourth Monday of each month, at a designated member’s home, said Weinrich, whose wife Janet is also a club member.

Club membership meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Old Spaghetti Factory at 17384 Chesterfield Airport Road. A social hour starts at 6:30 pm, followed by an ala carte dinner at 7 pm. There usually is a guest speaker at each meeting.

The Lions' emblem is unique; it features a gold letter “L” on a circular purple field, Weinrich said. Surrounding this field are two Lion profiles facing away from the center.

“The Lions face both past and future - showing both pride of heritage and confidence in the future,” he said. “On top of the emblem is the word ‘Lion ’and on the bottom the word ‘International’ is inscribed. The colors purple and gold are the official colors of Lions. Purple stands for loyalty to friends and for integrity of mind and heart. Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, as well as liberality in judgement, purity in life and generosity in mind, heart and purse to those in need,” said Weinrich.

The Lions' slogan is “Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety,” and the Lions’ motto is “We Serve.”

sponsors collection boxes for used eye glasses at Dierbergs Markets and other locations in the area.

“Chesterfield Lions, along with Lions around the world, provide

“The Chesterfield Lions have taken the Lions motto ‘We Serve’

glasses to many in impoverished countries,” Weinrich said. “There

to heart,” Weinrich said. “Thousands of hours are volunteered

are many stories of people walking many miles to receive glasses

each year to raise money for various projects. Lions meetings,

from the Lions and being able to see their loved ones clearly for

operational expenses, newsletters and even parties are funded

the first time.”

from dues and from Lions’ pockets so all monies raised through work at various events or fund raisers are given back to the community or specific charities and projects.”

In May of this year, at their public event, the Chesterfield Lions’ barbecue skills created a fundraising effort of close to $3,000.

“Each year, we sponsor a Christmas tree lot which has been

Chesterfield Lions have collected more than 18,000 pairs of glasses that were sent to various foreign countries.

“Whatever the project or the need, the Chesterfield Lions will continue to have fun and enjoy themselves as they work to help the community and those less fortunate than themselves,” Weinrich said.

located on the Four Seasons parking lot located on Olive

Connie Farkas, the club’s president, praised local people who

Boulevard, just west of Highway 141,” Weinrich said. “Over the

help them out. “If it weren’t for the growing support from the

years the club has given to many organizations in the St. Louis

Chesterfield community, the Lions Club would not be where they

area, including St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf, Wings of Hope,

are today,” she said.

Circle of Concern, Lafayette Industries, the Good Shepard School,

New members are always welcome.

the Chesterfield Veterans Honor Park and many others.”

Donations to special causes or organizations are considered

Those interested in finding out more information about the Chesterfield

on an individual basis and vary from year-to-year. This past year,

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MONARCH

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Protecting and Informing the Chesterfield Community ARTICLE MARY SHAPIRO | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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he Monarch Fire Protection District has long been dedi-

In the beginning, the department owned only one piece of

cated to making the community safer, said Roger Herin,

equipment and was operated on revenue generated by resi-

deputy chief/fire marshal.

Based at 13725 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield, the district has

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dents purchasing an annual fire tag – for $3 a year - that was affixed to each home.

come a long way, since 1925, when volunteers started what

In 1957, the organization was renamed the Chesterfield Fire

was then called the Bellefontaine Volunteer Fire Department.

Protection District, utilized three pieces of equipment, 12 volunteers

The original fire department operated out of the old

and two engines houses – the original house and a new one on Wild

Bellefontaine Motors business which was then at Olive Street

Horse Creek Road in a rented garage east of what’s now Engine

and Chesterfield Parkway East.

House No. 2. At that time, the district became tax supported.

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In the beginning, the department owned only one piece of equipment and was operated on revenue generated by residents purchasing an annual fire tag – for $3 a year - that was affixed to each home.

The first full-time employees were hired and the first ambulance placed in service in 1962.

In 2003, the district changed its name to the Monarch Fire Protection District.

Today, Monarch covers about 62.7 square miles, and serves more than 60,000 people

year to date figures of 3,273 calls, of

and helping residents with safety issues

which 2,115 were EMS calls.

such as preventing slips, trips and falls -

The district offers various community risk reduction programs.

“It’s a team effort from everybody here,” Herin said.

for assisted living facilities, we’ll also have some cooking safety tips,” Herin said.

The district’s annual Safety Day – teaming up with the city of Chesterfield – was

in Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley,

For instance, CPR classes are held regu-

held in May and offered activities for chil-

Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, Wildwood

larly, on the first Tuesday of each month at

dren, distribution of fire safety material,

and unincorporated St. Louis County.

the headquarters.

CPR demonstrations, and provided a dis-

Monarch has more than 125 employ-

Also, fire extinguisher training is offered

ees, working out of facilities including: the

for businesses and Monarch staff will travel

“We regularly do events and presenta-

administrative building at 13725 Olive Blvd.,

to their locations upon receiving a request.

tions for civic groups such as Boy and Girl

a maintenance facility at 151 Long Road,

There is also fire safety and evacuation

Scouts and others,” Herin said. “We also

a training tower at 911 John Pellet Court,

planning offered for businesses, as well as

visit schools, church groups, neighborhood

Station 1 at 15700 Baxter Road, Station 2 at

disaster preparedness, on request.

associations to offer information and tips.”

play of various kinds of equipment.

18424 Wild Horse Creek Road in Wildwood,

Firefighters regularly attend neighbor-

The district offers an Explorer Post pro-

Station 3 at 1201 Fernview Drive in Creve

hood parties and events, such as National

gram which gives teens an introduction

Coeur, Station 4 at 14898 Olive Blvd. and

Night Out.

into the fire service by letting them spend

Station 5 at 155 Long Road.

“Our staff is starting a program to

In 2015, the district responded to 7,362

visit nursing homes and assisted living

calls, of which 4,719 were emergency

facilities in the area, to work with staff on

medical services. That compares to 2016

a regular basis with training for fire drills

time in the fire houses and help out with community risk reduction events.

“Reaching out to the community has always been important to Monarch,” Herin said.

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Chesterfield

Police

Department Approachable and Community Oriented ARTICLE MARY SHAPIRO | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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eing an approachable, open, community-oriented department is a point of pride for Chesterfield Police.

“We work hard through several different avenues to reach the most people in a positive way while still maintaining focus on public safety,” Captain Steven Lewis said.

The department had humble beginnings, starting in 1988 (just after the city’s incorporation) with only 50 sworn officers. Today, Chesterfield Police – based at 690 Chesterfield Parkway West – has “grown to be a leader both regionally and nationally in its policing efforts-- with current authorized strength at 92 sworn officers, making it the largest municipal police department in St. Louis County,” Captain Lewis said.

The department boasts CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) accreditation.

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Police Chief Ray Johnson originally led the department in its effort to adhere to internationally set standards of practice for policing. The agency has agreed to follow the 484 standards set by CALEA and opened the department to a rigorous onsite inspection process every three years, since entering the process in late 2000.

In 2002, the police department had its initial onsite inspection by a team of assessors; in 2015, it received its fourth re-accreditation which involved having a third perfect onsite inspection, “a rarity by all standards,” Lewis said.

Every day calls for service are handled by the division of patrol.

“If you call asking for police, the officers assigned to the Patrol Division will be the first to respond,” Lewis said. “They handle everything from a dog barking at three in the morning to speeding vehicles to a car getting broken into. Our officers constantly receive

training above and beyond what is required by the state of Missouri. They are not only trained in technical law enforcement subjects, but also in how to create fair, positive, respectful interactions with the citizens they have contact with.”

That training for officers includes, among other things, Fair and Impartial Policing, CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) for mental health issues and dealing with subjects who are hearing impaired.

Any case that needs follow-up investigation is forwarded to the detective bureau.

Detectives have specialized training in investigative work along with the other training listed above, Lewis said.

All of the detectives also are part of the St Louis area Major Case Squad, a pool of detectives who are called together to investigate serious crimes (usually homicides) which may have occurred in a participating municipality that would not otherwise have the manpower to perform effectively on their own.

Service to the community involves helping those of all ages, Lewis said. Safety Town is a nationally-recognized preschool safety program which teaches children, ages four to six, about a wide variety of safety issues including bicycle safety, water safety, school bus safety and stranger danger. The program includes classroom activities as well as outside

“We work hard through several different avenues to reach the most people in a positive way while still maintaining focus on public safety,” Captain Steven Lewis said.

hands-on activities in a miniature Safety Town city.

“This is one of most popular programs with the citizens,” Lewis said.

In addition to commissioned police officers, the Safety Town staff includes teen counselors from area middle and senior high schools who assist the police officers in leading the program. There are twoweek sessions coming up this year, running through July 22. There is a morning and afternoon class for each session.

The department also has a total of eight school resource officer that serve every educational institution in the city of Chesterfield.

“We have an officer assigned to each of the high schools and middle schools that operate in the Parkway School District and have four elementary school resource officers who divide their time equally amongst the 11 other schools - Rockwood District, Parkway and private - within the city of Chesterfield,” Lewis said. “We provide very proactive policing in all of our schools and are received very well by the individual school districts and private entities.”

The police department offers a Citizen Police Academy for regular folks who have wondered what it is like to be a police officer. The academy allows participants to learn about various areas of the police operation including patrol procedures, traffic and DWI CONTINUED >

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enforcement, crime scene investigation and criminal investigations.

“It gives the citizens a base of knowledge in understanding the ‘why’s” and “how’s’ of police work,” Lewis said.

The next class begins Sept. 6, offering one class per week from 7pm to 9pm, for eight weeks.

The department understands the importance and usefulness of social media, which can be used to quickly get important information to the public, like an area-wide boil order or for getting the public’s help in solving a crime and identifying unknown suspects.

“It can also serve as a window for the public to see what their police department is doing and provides another avenue of communication between the public and the department,” Lewis said.

Another way for the department to better serve residents, especially in the various neighborhoods, is the COPPS (CommunityOriented Policing and Problem-Solving) unit.

“One of the primary responsibilities is to gather data from a great variety of sources and attempt to keep track of reoccurring neighborhood issues,” Lewis said. “The COPPS officers then work with the residents in an attempt to resolve the problem or issue.”

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contact with or referrals to other agencies such as the city’s planning and zoning department or street department or to outside agencies.

“The Chesterfield Police Department is full of wonderful officers dedicated to public service,” Lewis said. “The job can be difficult and

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Chesterfield's Unique Role ARTICLE AIMEE PELLET | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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hen World War II broke out, it affected people and towns across the globe. Suddenly the entire world had a different outlook on everyday life and the future of the world. Like many towns across the country, Chesterfield and its families had a role to play.

Of course, one of the first noticeable effects of the war was young men enlisting or being drafted. My uncle, Alfred Pellet, joined the military. He could have obtained a farmer’s deferment, which allowed any member of a farm family who might normally be drafted to remain at home working on the farm-- food production for the Allied troops would also be a necessity.

“I could have got out on a farm deferment but I thought, ‘All of my friends are going in, why would I want to stay out?’

I wouldn’t be able to look myself in the mirror,” Uncle Alfred said.

When he went to the draft office, they asked him in which branch he would like to serve and he told them the Army. The man said, “Well, you’re in the Navy!” So he spent the war serving as a torpedo technician on Kaneohe Air Base in Hawaii. I can remember my dad telling me that watching his brother leave for war was difficult for the entire family.

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“You said ‘Goodbye’ without knowing when you’d see them again… or if you would,” Dad said.

When I asked my great-aunt, Lois Bulan, if she had friends in the war, her response was, “So many… too many to fully elaborate here.” She recalled Chesterfield men who were shot down and taken prisoner, soldiers who were wounded, friends who were in major battles like Iwo Jima, some who narrowly escaped death and others who didn’t.

As many young men left for duty, the community was left behind to face the war in their own ways. Some men stayed home. Men who had families and/or were engaged in a business that aided the war effort on the Homefront were often called up later. My grandfather and his brother owned a grocery store in Creve Coeur, but this didn’t mean that they were untouched by the war. Working hours became longer as younger staff enlisted and were drafted; those at home worked overtime to compensate.

My mom remembers that rationing and ration books became a major part of the brothers owning the grocery store. While rationing was not as severe as in many places in Europe, many things were still rationed. Every citizen, including each child, was given a booklet of stamps that could be exchanged for specific goods—and, yes, you still had to pay for the item! My great-aunt explained, “We were all very disciplined. Everything was rationed. We didn’t have any belly-aching. It was just part of life and we all participated. We all did without. Nylons, sugar, butter, meat, shoes… all of that was rationed. I can remember one thing we would faithfully do; we were conserving metal, so when you got a can of peas you would take the paper label off,

Chesterfield Native Uniformed Soldiers

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remove both ends and mash it flat and it would be recycled. You just did not waste.”

Like many families of the early 20th century, my grandparents had my mom’s first pair of shoes bronzed. However, hers are a bit different because they have a small hole cut out near the big toe. Shoes were too precious to repurchase for children just because they got a little tight.

Women were a part of the war effort also. Like many women across the country, they went to work in occupations never before considered suitable for women to fill the labor gap created by men leaving for deployment abroad or elsewhere in the United States.

My great-aunt, Lois, kept the books for her and her husband’s newly obtained Pontiac dealership. However, during WWII there were no new cars for purchase and car dealerships were mostly for used sales, repairs and parts--even though the latter was also rationed. As she told me, “General Motors and all of the manufacturers went to making guns and tanks. One’s ration of gas depended on your occupation.” In order to get a new tire,

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you had to have the old one to prove that you really needed one and this would all be documented by dealers for frequent government inspections.

Some women, like my paternal grandmother, Louise Pellet, went to work for other reasons. She got a job downtown at Famous Barr, taking a bus and then a trolley car the long distance, to take her mind off the fact that two of her sons were serving in the war.

I can remember being fascinated as a young girl, with stories of my grandmother’s victory garden. No longer living on the farm in Chesterfield, but in the suburban area of Creve Coeur, residents were encouraged to grow their own gardens so that commercially grown produce could be spared for the troops.

The Chesterfield area played a role in the war in several unique ways. A somewhat forgotten piece of history, Babler State Park west of Chesterfield, became a first-of-its-kind convalescent camp for soldiers. The hospital at Jefferson Barracks housed

many of the patients with serious illnesses. However, when a pneumonia epidemic broke out, there was a severe shortage of space. Soldiers who were well enough not to need the care of a hospital, but who were not yet well enough to be able to return to full active duty, were sent to the Babler Convalescent Camp to recuperate and prepare for a return to the war.

Also, not well known, is the fact that Chesterfield housed a POW camp, located near Chesterfield Airport Road and Long Road.

William Helwig, a local farmer, faced labor shortages as his workers enlisted. His solution was to offer his farm to the federal government to house POWs in exchange for the labor—a great solution for the government, which was eager to place POWs in America’s heartland where escape would be more geographically difficult. This labor force contributed to the production of much-needed food supplies for the local community. Beginning in 1943, Camp Chesterfield first housed interned Japanese-Americans, followed later

by Italian, German and Austrian prisoners of war until it was disbanded in 1946.

I’ve done many oral history interviews with veterans and the one thing I have learned is that everyone has a story. If you have relatives who were alive during WWII (or more current periods of service), take the time to ask them what they were doing. It will certainly be an interesting story.

Source: For more information on the Babler Convalescent Camp or the POW camp, please see Chesterfield, Missou-

ri: From Untamed Wilderness to Thriving Municipality by the Chesterfield Historical Commission.

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Trend Setter

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Timepieces Last a Lifetime INVEST IN THE BEST ARTICLE GREG NOVAK PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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o you remember your first watch? Maybe you received it as a graduation gift from your proud parents or as a wedding present from the love of your life-- or maybe you rewarded yourself for achieving a goal.

Whether it was an inexpensive basic watch, a luxury brand timepiece or was handed down from a previous generation, it immediately became associated with an important moment in your life.

Choosing that special timepiece has never been easier. Since its popular acceptance less than 100 years ago, as a replacement for the pocket watch, today’s wristwatch is as much a symbol of a status as it is a functional device that tells time. There are a great many styles, shapes, sizes, colors, and designs-- from traditional to revolutionary, to meet individual tastes and budgets.

Advances in technology have made it possible for even affordably priced brands, like Bulova and Seiko, to offer models that are water resistant and have scratch resistant crystals and are available in both metal and leather strap options. Now, Apple has even jumped into the game with the introduction of their high tech SmartWatch. With so many less expensive options available, why would someone buy a luxury watch? One reason is that purchasing a luxury

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brand watch is an investment. The value of luxury watch brands such as Rolex, Oris and JaegerLeCoultrie is not only in the brand name; master watchmakers can spend months and sometimes years creating the elaborate inner mechanisms that drive the powerful engines of a quality timepiece.

It’s this workmanship that allows these masterpieces to be passed to future generations.

In addition to being viewed as investments, quality timepieces are important accessories for men because men have fewer options available to make a style statement and a status watch telegraphs success and elegance. Tune in to any episode of the drama Mad Man and you’ll surely see Don Draper sporting a luxury watch. Walk into the boardroom of any Fortune 500 company and you’ll find a wide range of luxury watch brands on the wrists of executives.

Watches have long been associated with celebrity status and power. As watch aficionado special agent James Bond ( Sean Connery) famously wore a Rolex Explorer in 1962, and a golden Gruen in 1967. In the latest Bond movie “Skyfall,” Daniel Craig sports an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean-- a watch that was later sold at an auction for $254,273.00!

While some celebrities are simply watch enthusiasts—like actor, Leonardo di Caprio and football star, Tom Brady, don Tag Heur timepieces. Others, like Formula 1 professional racer, Nico Rosberg and professional diver Carlos Coste sport Oris watches and are paid to endorse the brand. These ambassadors are chosen to reflect the images and values of the brands they promote.

Other high profile wristwatch wearers include President John F. Kennedy who wore an

Omega Thin when he took the oath of office in 1961. President Obama wore a Jorg Gray at the G20 Summit in London—a battery powered watch that does little more than tell time and provide a stopwatch.

However, people seeing this watch on the wrist of the leader of the free world guaranteed the commercial success of the watch.

Many luxury watches reflect a special interest of the wearer. Are you a car buff ?

You may like the ORIS Audi Sport Limited, Shinola Runwell or the Rolex Daytona. Are you a diver? The Oris ProDiver Pointer Moon, Tissot Sea Touch or Tag Heuer Aquaracer 500M Oracle may be for you.

Are you in the military or a supporter of our heroes in the military? Check out the Oris Force Recon GMT Marines, Casio G-Shock GA100 or Luminox EVO Navy Seal.

There are even designs that celebrate musical icons like the Oris Frank Sinatra or Bob Dylan, and the Raymond Weil tribute to the Beatles.

Regardless of the brand, watches are personal, should be comfortable and fit your individual needs. Beyond serving the basic purpose of tracking time, your watch is a symbol of who you are-- a reflection of your lifestyle. Whether it’s a luxury brand or less expensive model, buy what you love and enjoy it for a lifetime.

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Parting Thoughts

•COMMIT TO STOP SMOKING.

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very 40 seconds, in the United States, someone has a stroke.

Every four minutes, someone dies because of a stroke.

When it comes to strokes, time is vital. According to the American Heart Association, stroke is the nation’s fifth most common killer and a leading cause of long-term disability. A stroke can occur in two ways -- when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by a clot (called an ischemic stroke) or when a blood vessel ruptures in or near the brain, resulting in bleeding (called a hemorrhagic stroke).

When this happens, part of the brain cannot get needed blood and oxygen; the brain cells can become damaged and die.

Almost 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by controlling certain risk factors. Decrease your risk of having a stroke by making these simple changes for a healthier life.

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•BE AWARE OF YOUR RISK FACTORS.

These include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and tobacco use. Being overweight or obese, drinking excessive alcohol and low physical activity can also contribute.

Ask your family and friends to support you, and ask your healthcare provider for information and programs that may help.

•HAVE REGULAR MEDICAL CHECKUPS.

Have your blood pressure checked regularly, and work with your healthcare provider to manage it if it’s high.

Along with taking preventive measures, recognizing the symptoms of a stroke can save lives. Using the AHA’s acronym F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the signs of a stroke: F – FACE DROOPING:

Is one side of the face drooping down? Ask the individual to smile. If a person's smile is uneven, it can indicate a stroke.

A – ARM WEAKNESS:

Can the person raise both arms, or is one arm weak?

S – SPEECH DIFFICULTY:

Is speech slurred or confusing?

T – TIME TO CALL 9-1-1:

•IMPROVE YOUR EATING HABITS.

Build up to at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking 30 minutes a day--five days each week. Check with your doctor before you start any exercise program.

Time is critical. If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get the individual to the hospital immediately. If possible, keep track of the time passed since the symptoms first occurred.

“Time is brain,” meaning the faster a stroke is treated, the less brain damage occurs. Any delay in recognition of symptoms of a stroke and treatment can be detrimental. Survival rates and a person’s functional outcome can depend on minutes. For every minute a stroke goes untreated, nearly 2 million brain cells die, according to the AHA.

•DECREASE YOUR STRESS LEVEL.

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Take breaks for yourself, and slow down.

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Eat moderate amounts by exercising portion control and cut down on saturated fat, trans fat, sugar and salt. Ask your doctor, a nurse, a licensed nutritionist or a registered dietitian for help.

•GET ACTIVE.

Dr. Frasat Chaudhry specializes in neurology at the Orthwein Brain and Spine Center at St. Luke's Hospital.