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Senior Airman Carmen Emborski and other band members
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Music Performances by the Band of Mid-America School
By Senior Airman Carmen Emborski A group of musicians in the greater St. Louis region gather daily to rehearse the music they’ll be performing, individuals whose collective resume includes educations at NYU, the Juilliard School, Northwestern, and the Cincinnati Conservatory. These musicians have performed for ambassadors, Presidents, royalty, orphans, and veterans of Pearl Harbor and Iwo Jima—in every state and U.S. territory, on Navy ships and via Army helicopters. However, their unifying purpose is not based on individual fame—it’s to show honor, inspire patriotism, and strengthen relationships between the community and the U.S. Air Force. Many members of the 60-piece Band of Mid-America bring a wealth of experience from years of service in one of 12 active-duty national and international regional band locations. They’re professional active duty airmen and a part of the Greater St. Louis community where they perform on a regular basis. Although the band has traditionally performed in a ten-state area of responsibility serving the Midwest, recent sequestration decisions have focused the band’s performance responsibilities to the Greater St. Louis and Southern Illinois regions. The musicians will be performing frequently in this area while assigned to Scott Air Force Base, IL. All Air Force band performances are always free, open to the public, and family-
friendly. The ensembles you can see on a regular basis provide diverse listening options: the traditional Concert Band and Ceremonial Band, two wind quintets Freedom Winds and Midwest Winds, the Shades of Blue jazz ensemble, the brass-heavy rock/pop band Hot Brass, and high-energy rock band Starlifter. The Band of Mid-America has something that will please any music lover. The band even has a selection of smaller ensembles that play Celtic, jazz quartet or individual musician performances. Would you like to have the band entertain guests at your community event for free? Any of the Band of Mid-America’s ensembles may be requested via the Air Force Outreach Request System which can be accessed through their website at www.bandofmidamerica.af.mil. Find the ‘Click Here to Request the Band’ tab on the front page, and you will be on your way to partnering with the band for your next event. In addition to performing live, the Band of Mid-America’s various ensembles regularly record patriotic and troop-inspired materials for you to hear and enjoy at home. The band recently garnered two U.S. Air Force Public Affairs awards for “outstanding recording and outstanding recording of an original work for 2012”. Recordings are available to download for free in full on the band’s
website www.bandofmidamerica.af.mil and are available via links through CD Baby and SoundCloud, or by written request to the Band of Mid-America, Attn: CD Distribution, 900 Chapman Dr., Scott AFB IL 62225. A full description of ensembles and the list of upcoming performance dates are available at www.bandofmidamerica.af.mil. Also, photographs displaying the band’s mission in action as well as reviews are available via the band’s Facebook Page www.facebook.com/BandOfMidAmerica.
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Vol. 92 No. 28
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Book Buzz, Sudoku, and Giving Your Child a Mobile Phone White House Down: It contains explosions, villains, and more patriotism than a dozen Fourth of July parades. Local sport authority Gary B fills you in on the weekend’s sporting events. Quick, Flavorful Meals the only events calendar you need to stay entertained all week long
Joe Morice is to Community News readers what Wilson was to Tim Taylor: enjoy a fresh perspective from our in-house blue-collar philosopher. This week: “Mother Nature is a Tough Lady, Redux”
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On Saturday, June 15 the American Legion Post 444 and the City of Florissant hosted a Flag Retirement Ceremony that was held in the front of Florissant City Hall. Present at this special ceremony was Mayor Thomas P. Schneider, Chief Timothy Lowery, Council members Pat Stinnett and Jackie Pagano, members of the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District, Sons of the American Legion Post 444, Women’s Auxiliary Post 444, members of the VFW Post 4105 and members of VVA Chapter 794. The purpose of The American Legion in adopting this ceremony was to encourage proper respect for the Flag of the United States and to provide for disposal of unserviceable flags in a dignified manner. Resolution No. 373, approved by the National Convention of The American Legion meeting in Chicago, Illinois, September 18-20, 1944, re-emphasized the purpose of proper public Flag disposal ceremonies and encouraged greater use of this ceremony by The American Legion. Thank you to the Bread Company for providing the bagels and to Old Town Donuts for providing the coffee.
Florissant Inventor Receives Award at America’s Largest Invention Show InventHelp’s INPEX, America’s Largest Invention Trade Show, announced several award winners at the closing awards ceremony for its 28th annual show. All of the inventions were exhibited June 19-21, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The inventions recognized run the gamut from concept to finished product, from high-tech to ‘why didn’t I think of that’ items. Awards were presented in categories ranging from advertising to
transportation as well as special awards from corporations and individuals. An international jury judges each of the inventions, and selects a winner in each category. The following local individual won an award in the Food/Beverage Category: GOLD MEDAL: Corbin’s Preservernade® – Leon Corbin: An all-in-one cooking condiment that can be used for meats, poultry, seafood or vegetables; reduces salmonella on contact; extends sell-by dates; FDA-approved; www.corbinscooking.com. Additional information about the inventor and their invention is available. A complete list of category awards is also available. Please contact Gia DelliGatti for additional information at gdelligatti@inventhelp.com or 800.424.2089, x4163. InventHelp’s INPEX is a unique trade show that showcases new products and innovations that are available to business and industry to manufacture, license or distribute. INPEX is a service of InventHelp®, America’s largest invention submission company. For more information about INPEX, call 888.54.INPEX or visit www.inpex.com.
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Hazelwood’s Sharks Swim Team Devours Competition Family Fishing Tournament The Florissant Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Florissant Youth Advisory Commission, is sponsoring this annual event. A current 2013 Florissant Resident Card is required to register. Awards and consolation prizes will be given in various categories throughout the event. The tournament is open to all ages, however, individuals 16-65 years of age are required by state law to have a Missouri State Fishing License. For information call the James J. Eagan Center at 314.921.4466 or the JFK Community Center at 314.921.4250. Where: St. Ferdinand Park Date: Saturday July 13 Time: 9am - 11am Registration is in progress at the James J. Eagan Center or JFK Center. With over 130 members, Hazelwood’s Sharks swim team has started off the season with a winning streak of three (3) consecutive swim meets. Coach Ankenbrand believes the team has a shot at capturing second place in their local municipal league.
There has been a shark attack at Hazelwood’s Shark Tank (competition pool) at the White Birch Bay Aquatic Center. The City of Hazelwood’s municipal swim team, known as the Sharks, devoured the team from Dellwood at the last home meet, giving them three consecutive swim meet victories. The person who has made a big difference with the team is the coach, Todd Ankenbrand. He has been coaching the Sharks for about four years. Ankenbrand also plans to coach the boys’ swim team at Hazelwood West High School in the fall. It was a stroke of genius to name the competition pool at Hazelwood’s White Birch Bay Aquatic Center as the Shark Tank to go along with the team identity. “But I have a few little kids on the team who are still afraid of getting in the pool because they think real sharks are in there. So we have to be careful about using the term ‘shark tank’ in front of the young swimmers,” Ankenbrand said jokingly. Hazelwood’s winning record this season can be attributed to Ankenbrand’s coaching philosophy. “My philosophy is always about having fun. Winning is secondary. As long as they can go out, have fun and improve by beating their times, that’s what success means to me. This is what I tell the parents, which helps relieve the stress off them too and allows them to enjoy watching their kids swim a little more,” says Ankenbrand. He says for the past several years, the Sharks have ended up in third place out of five teams in the league. His goal this year is to capture second place. They have four more meets before competing in the Conference preliminaries and finals.
A member of the Hazelwood Sharks swim team goes all out on his last 50 mm to pull ahead and capture the lead for his team mates.
Ankenbrand’s advice to parents who would like to have their kids join the Hazelwood Sharks swim team is to come out in the morning during one of the team’s practice workouts at the Hazelwood Aquatic Center. Talk to the coaches and some of the parents. “They will find that we have a really good family atmosphere. The parents support their children and do everything they are asked to do. The kids work hard to improve their swim times and enjoy hanging out together. We’ve got super junior coaches who relate well with the kids. And, everybody helps each other out. It’s a fun time for all,” Ankenbrand noted. To be eligible to join the Hazelwood Sharks swim team, children must be between the ages of 5 and 18. Swimmers should be able to swim one lap of the pool, free style and have the desire to swim and have fun. Parental involvement is essential for greater team spirit and coordination of activities. Those interested in learning more about the swim team can contact Hazelwood’s Aquatic Center Manager Jake Junghanel at 314.513.5079.
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Splish Splash The annual Splish Splash Summer Bash for Florissant youth, grades 5-8 is sure to be a big hit. Participants will enjoy pizza, soda, games and lots more. Admission will be by ticket only. Tickets may be purchased at JFK Community Center and the James J. Eagan Center. Residents may purchase 2 tickets with each resident card for the resident price of $3 a ticket. For more information call the JFK Center at 314.921.4250 or the JJE Center at 314.921.4466. Location: Koch Park Aquatics Center Date: Friday July 12 Time: 6:30 - 9pm Fee: Res $5 Non-Res $7 2 Tickets per 5th-8th grade Resident ID card 1 Ticket per 5th-8th grade Non Resident
Woodson Terrace Days Once again the Woodson Terrace Business Association, in conjunction with the City of Woodson Terrace, will be holding its annual Woodson Terrace Days event on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday July 19, 20, and 21. On Friday the Fair opens at 6pm with the Softball Tournament Sponsored by Budweiser and Grey Eagle Distributors and also plenty of food, crafts, and game booths. Softball runs the entire weekend until a champion is crowned. There will be a booth sponsored by North Central Hobbies which will have Slot Car Racing. Friday night’s band will be 4 & 20 a Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, playing from 8 - 11pm. On Saturday, softball continues starting at 8am. At noon the food, craft, and game booths open. From noon - 1pm LaVerne Meier Dance Studio will perform on the main stage. Home Depot will have a Kids’ Craft Booth from 1 - 4 pm; kids can make thingsthere free of charge. The McCready/Logan Project Band will perform on the main stage from 2 - 5pm. Our band for Saturday Night is Red, a tribute to Sammy Hagar. They will play from 8 - 11pm. Sunday from 8am - 4pm is the annual Car Show which includes an appearance by the St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders from 1 - 3pm. On the main stage Dewey Tomtkins & Friends Bluegrass Band will play from 1 - 4pm. Cindy’s Petting Zoo will be at the park from 1 - 4pm with a variety of animals and ponies for pony rides. There will be no band on Sunday Night this year as the fair will end at 5pm.
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Hugh Panaro and Norm Lewis to Lead the Muny’s Production of “Les Misérables” The Muny announced principal casting for the fifth show of its fantastic 95th season, Les Misérables. Broadway veterans Hugh Panaro and Norm Lewis make their Muny debuts starring as Jean Valjean and Javert, respectively. Also starring is Michael McCormick as Thénardier. The production is directed by Richard Jay-Alexander, who served as the associate director and executive producer of the original Broadway, touring and Canadian companies of Les Hugh Panaro (Jean Valjean) Norm Lewis (Javert) Misérables. Les Misérables eo design by Seth Jackson and costume design by is sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors. Colleen Grady. Kevin Stites serves as the musical Joining these veterans is a thrilling group of five director, and the production stage manager is Miof the nation’s finest up-and-coming university chael T. Clarkston. musical theatre students who were personally seHUGH PANARO (Jean Valjean) is most known lected by Jay-Alexander from the more than 1,500 for his performance as the Phantom in Broadway's performers who auditioned. The Phantom of The Opera. Hugh has played the They are Charlotte Maltby (University of Michititle role over 1,800 times and was specifically chogan) as Fantine, Alex Prakken (University of Michsen to play the Phantom for New York's 25th Anigan) as Marius, Bobby Conte Thornton (Univerniversary production, and will return to the New sity of Michigan) as Enjolras, Katie Travis (Central York production in late August. Michigan University) as Cosette, and Lindsey NORM LEWIS (Javert) was last seen as SenaMader (University of Oklahoma) as Eponine. tor Edison Davis on the hit ABC drama, Scandal. Rounding out the cast will be Tiffany Green as He recently received Tony®, Drama Desk, Drama Madame Thénardier, Lily McDonald as Young League and Outer Critics Circle Award nominaEponine, Lilly Kanterman as Young Cosette, and tions for his performance as Porgy in the current Jimmy Coogan as Gavroche. They will be joined Broadway production of The Gershwins’ Porgy by an ensemble of 11 women and 14 men. and Bess. Based on the 1862 novel by French poet and playTo purchase Season Tickets by phone, call wright Victor Hugo, Les Misérables features music 314.361.1900, extension 550, or order online at by ClaudeMichel Schönberg, original French lyrwww.muny.org. ics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, with an The Muny Box Office is now open from 9am to English-language libretto by Herbert Kretzmer. 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The book is by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain The 2013 Season: South Pacific: July 8 - 14; Les Boublil, Trevor Nunn and John Caird. The original Misérables: July 15 - 21; Disney and Cameron Broadway production opened March 12, 1987 and Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins: July 25 - August 2; ran until May 18, 2003. It closed after 6,680 perWest Side Story: August 5 - 11 formances. It is the fourth longest-running BroadSeason Ticket buyers will enjoy their reserved way show in history and was the second longest at seats for Mary Poppins from July 25 - 31. Addithe time it closed. The show was nominated for 12 tional performances (August 1 & 2) are non-subTony® Awards and won eight, including Best Muscribed, and offer exceptional seating opportunisical and Best Original Score. A revival is schedties for groups. uled to open on Broadway next spring. Groups of 20 or more people can enjoy a 20% The Muny production features scenic design discount. The group sales office is taking orders by Robert Mark Morgan, sound design by Jason now. For more information or to make reservaKrueger, lighting design by Nathan Scheuer, vidtions, call Diane at 314.595.5708. Single tickets are available at The Muny Box Office in Forest Park, online or by phone. For more information, call 314.361.1900 or visit www.muny.org.
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Recent Greater North County Chamber Ribbon Cutting:
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The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Jamestown Cinema 14. New owner Kimberly Kolkmeyer said the theater will feature first run movies at affordable prices. Jamestown Cinema 14 is located in the Jamestown Mall Shopping Center.
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Lambert-St. Louis International Airport reported an increase of 3.2 percent in total passengers for May 2013 versus May 2012. This is the third straight monthly increase and the largest increase in passenger traffic in 2013. In May, 1,259,582 passengers traveled through Lambert versus 1,124,115 in 2011. Year to date, more than five million passengers have traveled through the Airport for an overall increase of 1.3 percent versus the first five months of 2012. Total passengers include both departing and arriving passengers. Enplanements for May were 593,402 passengers. Deplanements (arrivals) were 566,180. Total aircraft departures which include commercial passenger aircraft and cargo held statistically even at 7,520 (0.4% increase) over 2011. Lambert currently serves 11 airlines (and related affiliates) which are operating 258 daily non-stop flights to 63 destinations. In addition to daily scheduled flights, there are several weekly charter flights to Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica and Dominica Republic operating out of Lambert.
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STLCC Receives EPA Funds to Train Workers for Hazardous Waste Cleanup
St. Louis Community College will receive nearly $200,000 in federal funding to prepare individuals for jobs in hazardous waste cleanup. Through this U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grant, STLCC will receive $199,994 to conduct the training. The college plans to graduate 81 students, place 55 graduates in environmental jobs, and track graduates for one year. Participants will receive more than 200 hours of instruction through courses that include environmental technology, safety, lead and asbestos abatement, mold remediation, environmental sampling and monitoring, chemical hazards and blood borne pathogens. “We are honored to be selected for the fourth time by the EPA Region 7 to administer this impactful environmental job training grant program along with our long standing local partner, Saint Louis University’s Center for Environmental Education and Training,” said Roderick Nunn, D.M., STLCC’s vice chancellor for economic development and workforce solutions. “This has been a very successful partnership over the years, with our local grant program achieving the highest placement rates nationally, and most importantly helping qualified residents earn credentials that are of value in the marketplace.” Residents of St. Louis City and County, East St. Louis and surrounding counties in Illinois who are low income, unemployed or receive public assistance will be recruited for this training program. Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training grant funds are provided to nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities to recruit, train, and place predominantly low-income and minority, unemployed and underemployed residents from solid and hazardous waste-impacted communities. Residents learn the skills needed to secure full-time, sustainable employment in the environmental field, including a focus on assessment and cleanup activities. Since 1998, the EPA has funded 206 job training grants totaling more than $45 million.
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Hazelwood Annual Back-to-School Fair The Hazelwood School District and HSD PTA Council will hold the seventh annual Back-toSchool Fair at the St. Louis Outlet Mall on August 3, from 10am - 2pm. The fair is free and open to HSD students, parents and the entire community. The fair will coincide with the state of Missouri Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday weekend. The HSD Back-to-School Fair features information booths for all school sites. Schools will provide details about uniform policies, school supplies, clubs, activities and more. District departments such as transportation, child nutrition services and residency will have information
booths. The fair will also feature a health and wellness booth, offering school immunizations to Medicaid eligible students. In addition, the fair will showcase music and dance entertainment from student groups and prize drawings throughout the event. The St. Louis Outlet Mall will also host a No More Bullying event that same day. The anti-bullying program includes guest speaker Tina Meier of the Megan Meier Foundation. There will be an anti-bullying pledge wall and many special guest appearances. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Head Start on STLCC Certificate While in High School When a high school counselor suggested to Amanda Farrar that court reporting might be a viable career choice for her, Farrar couldn’t wait to start. In fact, Farrar got started as a senior at South County Technical High School and began earning college credits toward a judicial reporting certificate at St. Louis Community College. She earned her certificate in May 2012 and was employed by Midwest Litigation Services later that year. Completing the program did not come without sacrifice. “Probably the biggest challenge I dealt with was time management and prioritizing my obligations,” Farrar said. “You have to be very diligent and willing to give up a good portion of your free time.” STLCC’s partnership with South County Tech
has been in place for 10 years, and currently is the only program of its kind in the United States. Farrar’s primary duties at Midwest Litigation include swearing in witnesses at depositions, marking exhibits for use at depositions, stenographically making verbatim records of depositions, and editing and proofreading all transcripts ordered by attorneys and parties to cases. Farrar said a combination of courses and outof-classroom experiences helped her step into her current job. Midwest Litigation, in fact, sends representatives to many STLCC student events. That connection prompted Farrar to apply for and get a job with the company shortly after graduation. Register online at www.stlcc.edu/visit. For more information about this session, contact Kim Fitzgerald at 314.984.7584 or kfitzgerald@ stlcc.edu.
Should More Missouri Teens Get HPV Vaccine? By Mary Anne Meyers Public health experts believe they have the tool to halt the spread of the most common sexually-transmitted disease in the world, the human papilloma virus. The tool is the HPV vaccine. But they say it’s not implemented widely enough, even though science proves that it works. A new CDC study credits the HPV vaccine with a 50 percent drop in infection rates among teenaged girls in the United States in recent years. The National Cancer Institute is encouraged by the study and so is Paula Gianino, president of Planned Parenthood in St. Louis. “Certain strains of HPV absolutely cause cancer,” she said. “They cause cervical cancer in women and they cause throat cancer in men.” According to health experts, the problem is that only about one third of teen girls in Missouri and around the nation have completed the series of three shots. In countries such as Brit-
ain and Denmark, the vaccination rate is 80 percent. With thousands of men and women getting cancer caused by the HPV virus, the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics and many private physicians are encouraging parents to get their girls and boys vaccinated before the young people become sexually active. The CDC recommends that girls and boys get vaccinated at ages 11 or 12. But doctors say some parents don’t think it’s necessary when their children are not yet sexually active. The CDC says that’s the point. The vaccine will have time to develop an immune response before they begin sexual activity. The immune response is also better in preteens. Gianino encourages parents to do research on the topic and consult their pediatricians. “Because there is no doubt that if we can vaccinate more young girls and young boys, we can make even more significant not only reduction in HPV infection rates, but we can bring down these cancer rates as well,” she said. According to the National Cancer Institute, at least 70 percent of sexually-active persons will be infected with HPV at some time in their lives. The CDC says HPV causes 19,000 cases of cancer in women every year, mostly cervical cancer, and 8,000 cases, mostly throat cancer, in men. The Institute predicts that by 2020 the men’s cancers may outnumber the women’s. Still, a recent study in Pediatrics found 44 percent of parents saying no to the HPV vaccine. More information is at CDC. gov and at cancer.gov.
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Bowling for Scholars Event Raises $38,000 St. Louis Community College’s ninth annual Bowling for Scholars event April 12 raised $38,163 to help students purchase or rent textbooks and instructional materials for their classes. Committee member Ellen Gough, manager of campus auxiliary services at STLCC-Wildwood, and Kent Kay, vice chancellor for finance and administration, presented a check to college officials at the May Board of Trustees meeting. The photo of the presentation includes, from left, Libby Fitzgerald, STLCC Board of Trustees member; Gough; JoAnn Digman, executive director of the STLCC Foundation; and Kay. The event was sponsored by STLCC’s Auxiliary Services department. Previous Bowling for Scholars events have raised more than $203,500 and have helped more than 1,700 students.
Hazelwood Schools and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® Vision Van This fall, the Hazelwood School District will continue to build on its partnership with the Eye Care Charity of Mid-America and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® vision van to provide quality eye care services to qualifying HSD students. The vision van is an optical manufacturing shop on wheels, offering everything onboard from eye exams and screening, to crafting customized eyewear onsite. The pilot program took place at three HSD “Our vision van has everything that you would schools--Hazelwood East find in an optometry office,” said William JehMiddle School, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School and Larimore Elementary School. After ling, ECCOMA director. “We have doctors who an eye screening by vision van doctors 45 stu- volunteer their time and service, we have a lab technician, an executive director, who acts as the dents received free eye wear. The vision van program enables students to office manager, and several other volunteers, as receive free eyewear on the spot, and in some in- well as a board of directors who all help keep us stances, within a couple of hours. However, in a up and running. We were very excited to put the majority of cases, eyewear will be delivered to the vision van on the road to help those who might need our services. We are also pleased to partner school by the organization. “Given the success of the initial program, I am with HSD--this relationship has been wonderpleased to announce that we continue the part- ful.” For more information about the Eye Care nership with the Eye Care Charity of Mid-America in the 2013-14 school year,” said Crystal Nel- Charity of Mid-America and the Ronald Mcson, director of health services. “Our future goal Donald Care Mobile® vision van, visit www.ECis to establish a schedule that will include most, if COMA.org. not all, HSD schools.” According to Nelson, school nurses regularly conduct vision screenings for students. If problems exist, a note is sent home recommending followup with a family doctor or an optometrist. Parents or guardians are also informed that with written consent, their child may receive a free screening during the Eye Care Charity of Mid-America and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® vision van visit. “I am thrilled about our new vision care partnership and, more importantly, I am excited that we are helping our children to succeed by providing quality eyewear to those who need it,” she said. www.elanestevenbeautycollge.com
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Tony Wilkins, Ameren Illinois superintendent of Administration, AABE chapter president; Kyle Jordan De Daux; Schyler Ector; and Karlton Thornton, Ameren Missouri general supervisor - system metering and Hazelwood School District Board of Education vice president.
The Southeastern Missouri/Southern Illinois Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy, AABE, awarded two $1,000 scholarships to Hazelwood Central High School students, Kyle Jordan-DeDaux and Schyler Ector. This is the first year the Southeastern Missouri/ Southern Illinois AABE chapter has awarded 10 $1,000 scholarships to students in the chapter’s region. In order to be considered for the scholarship, students must maintain an overall “B” academic average and a “B” average in mathematics and science courses; be a graduating senior who has applied to one or more accredited colleges/universities; plan to major in approved business, engineering, mathematics and science fields; and be a member of one of the underrepresented minority groups in the sciences and related area of technology. The Southeastern Missouri/ Southern Illinois Chapter of AABE is one of nine chapters in the Midwest region of the organization. The chapter has more than 30 members representing companies such as Ameren, Southwestern Electric Coop., Laclede Gas Company and Louis Dreyfys, to name a few. According the Southeastern Missouri/ Southern Illinois Chapter, their mission includes “recruiting and increasing the presence and positions of African-Americans in energy related careers; increasing the awareness of and encouraging African-American students to pursue energy related careers; to serve as a resource on local and national energy issues; and to interact and network with other, local African-American groups to increase the synergies and viability of our area’s African-American professional population.”
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Middle Pick: “The Day the Crayons Quit” Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!
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What a dull world it would be without green-yellow and blue-violet. Gray, that’s for certain. Author Drew Daywalt imagines this premise in The Day the Crayons Quit, a zany book with illustrations by Oliver Jeffers, one of Newsbee’s favorite artists. When little Duncan reaches for his crayons he sees a handwritten packet of notes attached to the box. “To Duncan,” it reads. So begins the hilarity. Each color takes a stab at airing its complaints in a personal letter to the boy. Red feels overworked and unappreciated. Duncan uses him for everything from fire engines to Christmas decorations. Pink has the opposite problem. Duncan never takes pink out of the box. The color implores the boy to consider coloring a dinosaur, monster or cowboy his cheery hue, much better than blue. The peach crayon has a rather embarrassing problem—he’s lost his paper wrapping, and black is dejected because he’s only used for outlining. Duncan hears them out and comes up with a solution, creating a picture that uses each of the crayons in a way that’s totally outside their box. See solution on page 13
Nine Things to Consider When Giving Your Child a Mobile Phone tionality, you may want to purchase a model with limited functions. First, determine whether you would like to purchase a standard phone contract or a prepaid phone plan, such as a phone with limited monthly minutes or one for which you can add minutes at a set rate per minute. Prepare your kids for safe phone use. After you determine that your child is old enough to have a mobile device of her own, you’ll want to take a few precautions to ensure that she uses the device safely. First, focus on the phone itself. Set up parental controls; help your child select and set up a password; and add important phone numbers to the phone, including your own, emergency numbers, and those of any relatives and friends you’d like your child to have access to. Compare limit options through your service provider. Every mobile service provider offers products and services to help parents set limits and protect their children. Depending on which company your contract is with, you might be able to add a filter that blocks sites with mature content from your child’s phone, for example. Other optional features may allow you to remotely locate your child’s phone, block certain numbers from calling it, or control how much data is used each month—and more. Learn about parental controls available by mobile phone device platform. In addition to controls set by your mobile service provider, many mobile phone models and platforms allow you to set additional limits regarding what your child can and can’t do on her phone. Learn what you can about content control, access to apps, privacy settings, and so on—and take advantage of them! Use monitors and restrictions for content and usage amounts. When you’re a parent, there’s no such thing as too much control when it comes to your child’s safety, right? If your head is nodding right now, you’ll be happy to know that in addition to controls available from mobile service providers and those that are built into phones themselves, you have one more line of defense: parental control software or applications. Think about GPS and your children’s privacy. Increasingly, mobile phones—especially the “smart” types—come equipped with built-in GPS. The upside, of course, is that GPS allows you to locate your child via his phone. However, GPS also allows applications, services, and potential predators to locate your children—so be very careful. Discuss texting and driving. A 2012 study by the University of Michigan found that more than 25 percent of teens admitted to reading or sending a text message while behind the wheel, making them far more likely to be in an accident. And as Lupold Bair has already pointed out, the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are “The 100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. Some of the implications of texting and driving are a parent’s worst nightmare. Talk to your children about sexting. According to the Pew Research Center, sending a sexual text message with or without a photograph affects at least 15 percent of teens; that is, they’ve received this type of message via their mobile phone. Parents need to talk frankly with their children about this dangerous trend— and include rules and consequences in their Digital Family Policy—before providing kids with access to a phone that supports www.parksideretirement.org text.
Cell phones can be a lifesaver. As any parent of an active child or teen knows, nothing can compare to the peace of mind you feel when your daughter texts to say she’s arrived at her friend’s house in one piece…or the convenience of being able to call your son to let him know you’ll be at the soccer field to pick him up in ten minutes. “Kids as young as elementary school age carry mobile phones and use technology ranging from texting to online chats,” points out Amy Lupold Bair, author of Raising Digital Families For Dummies®. The key to making mobile phones work for your family during any season is to set clear guidelines by age group and location, focusing on each of the phone’s capabilities. Lupold Bair recommends writing these guidelines down in your Digital Family Policy, which is a comprehensive document that covers how, when, where, and why your family uses technology. “Your family’s rules should change with technological innovation as well as with the growth and maturation of your children,” she recommends. Here, Lupold Bair shares nine things to think about when determining what your children’s mobile phone usage should look like: Determine the right age to get a phone. “In addition to ‘biggies’ such as the need to communicate, safety concerns, and your child’s maturity, there are several other questions to consider when determining the right time to purchase your child’s first mobile phone,” Lupold Bair says. “How tech-savvy is she? Will she follow the rules you set up? Does she understand that acceptable mobile phone usage might differ throughout the day; for example, what’s okay at home may not be okay at sports practice? And does your family budget allow for the additional monthly cost?” Choose from call-only, kid-friendly, and prepaid phone options. Despite what your kids may try to tell you, a smartphone with all of the bells and whistles isn’t the only mobile phone option you should consider. If you want your child to have a phone for safety or convenience but decide that he doesn’t need smartphone func-
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“White House Down”
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By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13
ready to drop a bomb on the most famous residence in Some experts say that Hollywood has produced only the United States. a handful of original stories through the years. In other Though the plot seems a bit murky, White House words, every new script borrows Down is the type of summer popcorn flick heavily from that limited idea Roland Emmerich (Independence It contains explosions, that pool. White House Down, an exDay) excels at making. It contains explovillains, and more plosive adventure from director sions, villains, and more patriotism than a Roland Emmerich, does nothing patriotism than a dozen dozen Fourth of July parades. to disprove that theory—espeShowing off his Magic Mike physique Fourth of July parades. cially since the similar Olympus once again, Channing Tatum spends most Has Fallen has already come and of the film wearing a tight t-shirt and lowgone. slung pants. In a nod to the Here, Channing original Die Hard movie, TaTatum does what tum also plays John Cale as a he does best as John reluctant hero who questions Cale, a Washington, the sanity of what he is doD.C. police officer ing. Cale gets extra sympathy assigned to protect points for being a divorced the Speaker of the dad trying to be a better parent House (Richard Jento his daughter. kins). Cale’s dream In an odd bit of casting, Jajob, though, is to join mie Foxx plays James Sawthe Secret Service yer, a first-term and protect President President trying James Sawyer (Jamie to end hostilities Foxx). The eager ofoverseas. Foxx, ficer does not have though a morethe right background than-capable acor credentials for the tor, seems out-ofjob, however. place in this high Cale accidentally profile role. One gets his chance after would expect the the White House is POTUS to apoverrun by hostile White House Down photos courtesy of Columbia Pictures pear large and in forces. On a guided charge, but Foxx tour with his daughter, he is the only man who can get seems on the verge of cracking a joke in evthe President of the United States to safety. Unfortu- ery scene. nately, on the outside of the White House, the military is White House Down also features villains
with questionable, confusing motives. As the story progresses, it’s hard to believe that these conspirators would sacrifice so much to get a little bit of vengeance or power. Overall, White House Down is summertime brain candy, pure and simple. When the temps go up, it’s the type of movie that provides an escape from reality for a couple of hours. White House Down, rated PG-13 for prolonged sequences of action and violence including intense gunfire and explosions, some language and a brief sexual image, currently is playing in theaters. 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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Gary Baute Get FREE Tickets For MMA Event On Saturday July 20 the Family Arena will host a night of mixed martial arts competition. Men and women will compete in different age and weight groups. The newly installed large screens at either end of the Arena provide great shots of all the action. For complementary tickets, go to www.familarena.com to get all the details. *Hard hitting action in the cage Lindenwood Graduate Alex Bazzell Signs Professional Contract Lindenwood men’s basketball all-time assist leader and 1,000-point scorer Alex Bazzell will continue his basketball career at the professional level overseas. Bazzell will head to German y to play for the Leitershofen Red Kangaroos of the Germany’s Pro B League. Bazzell played three seasons at Lindenwood and became one of the best players in school history. He ended his career scoring the sixth most points in program history. The St. Charles native is tops in the record books in free throws attempted, free throws made, and assists. In his first season at Lindenwood, he helped lead the team to the NAIA National Tournament and was named to the All-HAAC team. His second year at Lindenwood ended with an Independent National Championship and was named to the first team All-ICAA. In his final season in a LU uniform, he led the team in points scored (16.8), assists (162), and free throw percentage. He was also named to the second team All-MIAA and was named to the Third Team Academic All-American. “It’s exciting to get a chance to play a sport that I have loved since I was a kid for money,” Bazzell said. “I feel very blessed that I have been put in a position to play professionally. I also would like the thank Lindenwood and the coaching staff here for helping prepare me to continue my career.” “His contract in Germany is a thrill for a lot of us. I am personally very excited for Alex because this is something he has literally earned through hard work,” said Head Coach Brad Soderberg. “I have watched him play since he was a freshman in high school, and he has come so far from a skill and knowledge standpoint of the game. It all comes because he has committed so much time to the game of basketball.”
Bazzell will make his way to Germany in August and the season will run through April. Lindenwood fans can follow Bazzell’s career by logging onto the team’s website. *Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood CHL Hockey Coming In October
“It is with great excitement that we announce that St. Charles and the Family Arena are now a part of the Central Hockey League family,” said Duane Lewis, CHL Commissioner. “We know the St. Charles Chill is in great hands with the very accomplished and highly decorated people that are heading up this effort. We are also very happy with the relationship that we have built with Mark (Reifsteck) and his staff and are looking forward to strengthening that bond. This strong market and outstanding facility make this a welcome addition to our current group of member teams”. Patrick Armstrong of the Chill is setting up everything in the short few months that are left before dropping the first puck. Former St. Louis Blues hockey player Jamie Rivers will be the General Manager and behind the bench for the team. For more information, go to www.StCharlesChill.com *Cool action to come soon 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. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’
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Quick, Flavorful Meals Bring big taste to the party with marinades, spices
Every big, juicy steak deserves to be seasoned with an equally big, bold flavor. Next time you fire up the grill, layer on savory goodness with spices and marinades. They bring out the natural flavor of steaks, ribs, roasts, burgers, chicken and fajitas. Start with a tender, savory cut and there is no need to marinate. Simply rub on a few complementary herbs and spices then sear in the goodness on the grill. Come up with your own combination or let the professionals do the work. Prepared blends, such as those from Mrs. Dash, are a quick and easy way to give guests greattasting dishes, salt-free. After all, salt has nothing on the smokin’ flavor of Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend. A blend that includes sweet chili, cayenne and chipotle pepper, it gives a flavorful kick to ribs, chicken, rice or beans. Herbs and spices aren’t just for entrees. Shake some extra flavor on side dishes and appetizers. They can turn your backyard grilling into something grand and gourmet. For more recipes and information, visit www.mrsdash.com.
Crunchy Baked Fish Ingredients: Cooking spray 4 (4-ounce) tilapia or catfish fillets 3 tablespoons Mrs. Dash Lemon Pepper Seasoning Blend Juice from 1/2 lemon 1/2 cup corn flake crumbs
Makes 2 servings
Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray cooking spray on 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Place fillets in pan. Evenly sprinkle tops of fish with 1 tablespoon seasoning blend. Squeeze lemon juice over fish. Toss corn flake crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons seasoning blend. Carefully top fillets with corn flake crumbs. Bake for 20 minutes or until fish is fork tender.
Quick and Easy Chicken Dinner on the Grill Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 4 sheets non-stick aluminum foil, 12 x 18 inches 4 (4-ounce) boneless chicken breasts 1 1/3 cups instant rice 12 thin slices red onion 12 thin slices red pepper 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced 4 teaspoons natural butter flavor sprinkles 4 teaspoons Mrs. Dash Original Blend 1 1/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth Directions: Preheat grill to medium high. Place 4 sheets of non-stick aluminum foil on a flat surface. Turn up edges to form a lip. Place 1 chicken breast on each sheet of foil. Arrange 1/3 cup instant rice around chicken breasts. Arrange 1/4 of the red onion, red pepper and zucchini on top of each chicken breast. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon natural butter flavor sprinkles and 1/4 teaspoon of seasoning blend on each chicken breast. Add the balance of the seasoning blend to the chicken broth.
Fruity Couscous
Directions: Combine water and natural butter flavor sprinkles
Carrot Salad
careful of steam when opening foil.
Double fold top on one end; pour 1/3 cup of the chicken broth into each package. Fold ends tightly, leaving room for heat to circulate and rice to expand. Place on grill and cook for approximately 12 minutes. Remove from heat; be
Ingredients: 1 cup water 2 tablespoons natural butter flavor sprinkles 1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Original Blend 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
Remove chicken breasts to serving plate. Stir instant rice and vegetables together, place on plate with chicken breasts and serve.
Makes 4 servings
in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous and seasoning blend. Cover and let stand 15 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in apricots, cranberries and almonds just before serving. *To toast almonds, spread in single layer in heavy-bottomed skillet. Cook over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until nuts are lightly browned. Remove from skillet immediately. Cool before using.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound carrots, grated 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup low-fat fruit-flavored yogurt (pineapple or lemon) 2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash Onion & Herb Seasoning Blend 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar Directions: Combine carrots, raisins and walnuts in a medium bowl. Stir yogurt, seasoning blend and brown sugar in small bowl until smooth and well
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July 13-August 24: The City of Florissant Summer Concert Series For more information on place and performers call 314.921.5678
July 22-26: VBS – at John Knox Presbyterian Church 13200 New Halls Ferry in Florissant. 9am - noon. $5 donation. Scholarships available. 314.921.5833 Events Now – August 7: Parents and Kids Ages 6 and Under ONLY At Koch Family Aquatic Center, Mondays/Wednesdays from 9:45 – 11am. 314.921.4250 -4466. Daily Admission or pool pass membership required. July 12: Free Organ Concert 7pm at Church of the Master, 1325 Paddock Dr., Florissant, Tim Clark, Music Director, will present ‘Movie Musical’ followed by an ice cream social. 314.921.3344. July 12: Splish Splash Summer Bash At Koch Park Family Aquatic Center in Florissant, for youth grades 5-8, 6:30 - 9:15pm, $3,
July 13: Flea Market At Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 8am - 1pm. Tables are $10. Table reservations 314.503.1303. July 13: Veteran’s Breakfast At Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 8am - 10am. All profits go to support Veterans. July 13: Family Fishing Tournament At St. Ferdinand Park, 9am 11am, Register by June 10 at the James J. Eagan Center or JFK Center, 314.921.4466 July 19: Deadline to Register to be an Apprenticed Electrician 12704 Pennridge, Bridgeton. The Independent Electrical Contractors are current registering individuals in a top-notch Electrical Program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship. Work while
you learn as an Apprentice Electricians. Registration ends Friday, July 19th. Call 314739-4650 for more details. July 21: NCI Anniversary Fundraiser Dinner At Hendel’s Market Café and Piano Bar, 599 St. Denis St., Florissant, 5:30pm, $85, 314.895.6241. July 26: Flick and Float At Koch Family Aquatic Center in Florissant, “Dolphin Tale,” 8:15 - 9:00pm, 314.921.4466 July 24: Fun Family Swim At Florissant’s JJE indoor pool for one low fee. Residents only. 7 – 9pm, 314.921.4250 or 314.921.4466. July 26: Flick and Float at the Koch Family Aquatic Center Dolphin Tale, 8:15 - 10pm, pool membership card or daily admission, 314.921.4466 July 26: Hello Tomorrow Trivia Night Fundraiser At Yacovelli’s, 407 Dunn Rd., Florissant, 6pm. $200/table of 8. Coolers welcome. Register before July 8 yacovellis@yahoo.com. July 30: Summer Sun Fun Happy Hour Sing Along w/ Jan Marra 10:30am, Happy Hour 11:30am, complimentary lunch. RSVP 314.838.3877, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. August 3: God First Church Golf Tournament At Golf Club of Florissant, 50 Country Club Lane, Florissant. 314.741.7444. Registration 7am. Lunch 1pm. Four person scramble. www.godfirstchurch.org
August 3: Bowling for Breast Cancer Fundraiser Help local woman fight her cancer at 7pm at Hazelwood Bowl, 210 Fee Fee Hills Road, Hazelwood. Email for info: pnk@prodigy.net Mondays: Free Line Dancing 6:30pm, beginners welcome, RSVP 314.838.3877, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com St. Augustine’s Classmates: Help plan an All-School Reunion for August 10, 2013: Call Sandy Tricamo 314.791.7714; Leo Neuner 972.951.4853; Don Becker 636.399.0088; Tom Hartnett 314.623.9950. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1. Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 GNCC Member Happenings
Old Jamestown Association: Network of residents who are informed about events and issues in the Old Jamestown Area, $10 per individual or $15 per family, prautes@aol.com Health 2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net. Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info 314.344.7220 to enroll.
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Groups at Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 June 3 – Oct. 7: EMT-B Course At Christian Hospital open to the public. The Emergency Medical Technician—Basic (EMT-B) course is designed for students interested in providing patient care to their community. This is the entry-level course required to work on an ambulance. The cost is $1,500. Register online at http://www. christianhospital.org/EMSAcademy. For more information, contact Shannon Watson at 314.653.5271. Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public. Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road. Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171. Center for Senior Renewal: Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123. Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100. Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032
Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954. Diabetes Self-Management Training: Call 314.344.7220 Smoking Cessation Classes: Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866.SSM.DOCS to register or for more information. SSM DePaul Wellness Center: Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177 SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings: SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617 Speaker’s Bureau: SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159 Ongoing Support Groups Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421. First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual
Abuse 12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477. Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900 Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765 Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389 Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com. Wednesdays: New Choices Nar-Anon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9pm, www.NarAnon.org Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 - 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net
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Over the Fence
Mother Nature is a Tough Lady, Redux In view of recent natural disasters, I’ll repeat experts’ propitious tips to survive them. For instance, surviving tornados requires one to have a basement. One must grab the babies, scramble down the basement steps and hide under a heavy table or work bench while a tornado blows the house into the Land of Oz. I remain unclear on the rules for being stuck under heavy debris while the broken plumbing turns said basement into a swimming pool. Shelter is seldom available from tornados when you’re out and about, so I assume that means you buy a house with a basement and stay home a lot. If a tornado approaches while you’re driving, I’m told you should abandon the vehicle and dive into a ditch or if one isn’t available, it’s the old standard gag of bending over, putting your head between your legs and.... Moving right along, I hesitate to believe mobile homes cause tornados, but if you‘re living in one, I’d advise moving it to another country. The list of safety measures for potential disasters varies with the disasters. Many people caught out in a storm seek shelter under a handy tree to stay dry which seldom works but if lightning strikes the tree, it won’t matter. Experts advise staying out in the open. It appears to this skeptic that lightning would have a better chance of using you for a ground rod, but what do I know? The truth is, one is seldom safe if Mother Nature decides to show us mortals what “catastrophe” means.
The disaster I fear the most is the earthquake of earthquakes that experts have been predicting ever since someone started paying them to do it. I’m referring to the Midwestern version that would make California quakes seem like “good vibrations.” The New Madrid fault is surrounded by bed rock in all directions meaning that the vibrations set off by 8+ on the Richter scale won’t have much in the way of soft places to soak it up. This means the Midwest will be history. Hiding in a basement or diving into a handy ditch won’t help. If we’re at home, the experts tell us to stand in a doorway. I assume they mean this is the sturdier part of a house that’s shaking itself to smithereens. If you’re out in the open, avoid overhead power lines lest they snap and turn you into a pile of soot. If you’re in a car, get out quick before the ground opens up and swallows it. What you do while the earth ripples under your feet is a bit vague. I’d recommend break-dancing lessons to give you an edge if Mother Earth uses your body for a tennis ball. Stay away from tall buildings to avoid pieces of them falling on you. It isn’t mentioned what to do if you’re on the thirtieth floor. I’d advise avoiding the elevators and praying a lot. The quake I fear the most is the big one that happens at night when it’s ten below zero. Movie earthquakes never happen in bad weather. When all is said and done, there’s really not much one can do to offset bodily harm when Mother Nature goes ballistic. Floods, lightning, wind, heat, cold, snow, ice, tornadoes and hurricanes are bad enough. But in the case of major earthquakes, we may discover what ants feel like when an aardvark digs up their anthill. The only sure way to avoid being a victim is move someplace else. I have no idea where.
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Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts.
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