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Community News’ Production Manager Becky Brockmann’s dogs Daphne, Dakota, Sammy and Jax.
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Humane Society of Missouri offers tips to keep pets safe during hot weather When temperatures and heat indices soar, pet owners are advised to take special precautions to keep pets safe. High temperatures can be deadly for pets left without a cool, shady place to rest and plenty of water. Never leave a pet unattended in a parked car when the temperature is more than 70 degrees. When it’s 72 degrees outside, a car’s temperature can rocket to 116 degrees, even with the windows cracked. When it is 85 degrees outside, the temperature inside a car can soar to 120 degrees in minutes. Leaving a pet in a hot, unattended car is inhumane, illegal, and can cause severe injury or even death within minutes. Act immediately if you see a distressed animal in an unattended car. Call the local police and the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Abuse Hotline at 314.647.4400. A pet showing signs of distress such as heavy panting, unresponsive behavior, seizure or collapse needs immediate attention. Make certain outdoor pets have access to fresh, clean water at all times. Secure plastic water bowls, never metal, to the ground so your pet can’t accidentally tip them over. You can dig small round holes and place the water
bowls inside. Ensure that your pet has access to shade at all times of the day. Your dog might be in the shade when you leave for work, but the sunlight moves throughout the day. Don’t allow your pet to be stranded in the scorching sun. If you run or jog with your dog, take frequent water breaks for yourself and your dog. Remember that asphalt and concrete get hot quickly. You have rubber soles on your feet—your dog does not. On hot days, leave your dog at home. Do not bicycle or rollerblade with a pet. Heat stroke and possible death can occur very quickly, particularly in hot weather. When the weather is dangerously hot, keep pets inside. If your pet shows signs of heat exhaustion (excessive panting, vomiting, lethargic behavior), immediately apply cold water to your pet’s extremities. See your veterinarian promptly. During warm weather, mosquitoes are prevalent. Make sure your pet is tested by a veterinarian for heartworm disease (a mosquito-transmitted, often fatal disease) and use heartworm prevention medication.
To report an animal in heat-related jeopardy, call the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Abuse Hotline at 314.647.4400. For more information on how to care for pets during warm weather months, visit the Humane Society of Missouri website hsmo.org or e-mail info@ hsmo.org.
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your guide to good news and events like our Most Beautiful Garden Contest the latest business happenings in North County like a new business in Maryland Heights
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Book Buzz, Sudoku, and Don’t Leave Child in Hot Car “Everyone involved in this version of The Lone Ranger should be deeply and utterly ashamed of themselves.” Local sport authority Gary B fills you in on the weekend’s sporting events. Healthy is the New Delicious 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: “Is Burlesque Back?”
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Flea and Farmers Market On Saturday July 27 Florissant Old Town Partners is hosting their annual July Flea and Farmers Market. You can become a part of the day by registering for a booth at the Flea Market open from 8am - 1pm. Spaces for the Flea Market are 10x10 and the cost is $10. The sale will be held at the Knights of Columbus Grounds under the Pavilion. You will
need to supply your own tables. Call the Florissant Old Town Partners office at 314.837.0033 and request an application. You may also go on line at www.florissantoldtown.com to obtain a form. Mark your calendar for this event on Saturday July 27th beginning at 8am. Shops on Rue St. Francois will be open for their usual Saturday hours.
Fight Breast Cancer In partnership with the American Cancer Society, Horizon of Hope has three primary goals: • To improve the quality of life for those living with breast cancer. • To reduce the burden of breast cancer and to improve breast cancer outcomes. • To minimize the recurrence of breast cancer. Our effort to achieve these goals takes many forms. Longaberger employees and Home Consultants have potentially life-saving information to share with customers, friends and family. We collectively have a big voice to reach millions of women about the importance of mammograms and healthy living habits. And everyone who partici-
pates in Horizon of Hope has the ability to give very important dollars to change women’s lives forever through: • Continuing education and training to improve the ability of radiologists to interpret mammograms • Landmark consortiums where researchers share findings and treatment options for lymphedema, a painful and potentially debilitating complication of breast cancer surgery • Research into the effects of stress on recurrence and ways to minimize its impact on breast cancer survivors Together, we can affect outcomes and change lives. In 1995, Longaberger formed a groundbreaking partnership with the American Cancer Soci-
ety known as Horizon of Hope. Our mission was to reach out with messages of prevention and early detection while raising money through proceeds from the sale of Horizon of Hope products for breast cancer initiatives supported by the American Cancer Society. Together, we have raised more than $15 million and reached more than 20 million women with potentially life-saving information. Twice, we have been recognized with the American Cancer Society’s Corporate Impact Award. To celebrate this year’s campaign, the Woven Hearts Branch of home consultants from St. Louis and St. Charles counties will hold a special Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon and Fundraiser on Saturday, August 10 at 11:30am at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Chesterfield, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road. Tickets are $68 each, and include this year’s 2013 Horizon of Hope® Basket, lunch, silent auction, displays door prizes, and special speaker Laura Neal, Director Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Columbia. To make reservations for this event or to donate to Horizon of Hope, contact Karen Fair 314.313.3880. Reservation deadline this year is July 30th. For more information about Horizon of Hope please visit www.HorizonOfHope.com. To learn more about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, visit the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
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Emergency Call for Blood and Platelet Donors
Hazelwood Reschedules Community Art Fair, Used Book Sale and Blood Drive
The American Red Cross issued an emergency request for platelet and blood donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give because many fewer donations than expected were received in June and the first week of July. Nationwide, donations through the Red Cross were down approximately 10 percent in June, resulting in about 50,000 fewer donations than expected. The shortfall is similar to what the Red Cross experienced in June 2012. June can be among the most challenging months of the year for blood and platelet donations as regular donors delay giving while they adjust to summer schedules. High school and college blood drives account for as much as 20 percent of Red Cross donations during the school year. Donations from those who usually give at these drives drop by more than 80 percent when school is out for the summer. In addition, a mid-week Independence Day holiday reduced the number of blood drives scheduled in early July. Many sponsors, especially businesses, were unable to host drives because employees -ok extended vacations. The Red Cross urgently needs donations to ensure an adequate blood supply is available for patients all summer long. Each day, the Red Cross Missouri-Illinois Blood Region needs approximately 800 blood donations to keep up with hospital demand. Eligible donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to give. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to anyone who needs blood. Types A negative and B negative can be transfused - Rh positive or negative patients. There is also an urgent need for platelet donations. Platelets to a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients to must be transfused within five days of donation, so it’s important to have a steady supply of platelets on hand. Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities: American Red Cross North County Blood Donation Center, 3533 Dunn Road, Sugar Pines Plaza, Florissant, MO 63033 St. Louis County • July 17 from 10am - 2pm at University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar Blvd. in University City • July 19 from 2 - 6pm at Riverchase of Fenton, 990 Horan in Fenton • July 22 from 2:30 - 6pm at Lodge of Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Road in Des Peres How to Donate Blood: Simply call 1.800.RED.CROSS (1.800.733.2767)or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Due to the June 1st power outage, Hazelwood’s 10th ‘Annual Community Art Fair and Used Book Sale has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 20, at the Hazelwood Community Center from 10am - 2pm. To coincide with this event, Hazelwood CERT is hosting a Blood Drive on the same day at the same location from 9:30am - 1:30pm. Both events are open to the public and offer free admission. A HOT DIGGITY DOG SPECIAL is being of-
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fered to each person who registers and donates blood. The package deal includes two free tickets to the River City Rascals game on July 29 at the TR Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon. Those who go to the game will be admitted to the “Dog Pound” where they can get food and beverages as well. Individuals who plan to donate blood that day should be in good health and eat well as well as hydrate before they arrive at the event site. They also need to be at least 17 years of age and bring a photo ID for verification purposes.
Most Beautiful Garden Contest
Photos of Kathy Krattli of O’Fallon’s garden by Mary Schwent
Community News is hosting a Most Beautiful Garden Contest for residents of North St. Louis County. To enter, email up to 5 photos of your garden to editor@mycnews.com by July 31, 2013. Include your name, address, phone number, and, if you like, a brief description of your garden. We will visit the top three entries to choose a winner. The winner’s garden will be professionally photographed and featured on the cover of Community News. Feel free to enter for your neighbors, parents, or friends.
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First Production in Muny History to Include Flying Over Audience
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The Muny announced principal casting for the sixth show of its fantastic 95th Season, Disney and Cameron Mackinstosh’s Mary Poppins the Musical, directed by Gary Griffin and choreographed by Alex Sanchez. Mary Poppins the Musical is sponsored by Ameren. For the first time in The Muny’s 95-year history, a character will fly over the Muny audience. Mary Poppins’ magical effect is being created by ZFX, one of the premier flying-effect companies in the nation. Mary Poppins the Musical is based on the Mary Poppins series Jenny Powers (Mary Poppins) Rob McClure (Bert) of children’s books by P.L. Travon Broadway as Mother in A Christmas Story, Bilers, and the 1965 Disney film of the same name. The musical features a book by lie Bendix in Nice Work If You Can Get It, Truly Downtown Abbey creater, Julian Fellowes, music Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Tony® and lyrics by the Academy® Award-winning Sher- and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations), man Brothers, and additional music and lyrics by Cinderella in Into the Woods, Luciana in The Boys From Syracuse and Young Phyllis in Follies. She George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The Muny production features scenic design will be starring opposite her real-life husband, by Michael Schweikardt, sound design by Jason Stephen Buntrock. STEPHEN BUNTROCK (George Banks) reKrueger, lighting design by Seth Jackson, video design by Nathan Scheuer, and costume design turns to The Muny after making his Muny debut by Nancy Missimi. Michael Horsley serves as the last summer as Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly musical director, and the production stage man- Modern Millie. Broadway engagements include starring opposite Bernadette Peters as Fredrik ager is Nevin Hedley. JENNY POWERS (Mary Poppins) was most re- Egerman in A Little Night Music, Curly in Oklacently seen as Lois Lane in the NYC Encores! pro- homa!, Gaston in Beauty and The Beast, St. John duction of It’s a Bird...It’s a Plane...It’s Superman, in the original cast of Jane Eyre, Barrett in Titanic and is currently starring in the Irish Rep’s produc- the Musical, Enjolras in the Tenth Anniversary tion of Donnybrook! On Broadway, she has been cast of Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, seen as Rizzo in Grease! and Meg in Little Women. and creating Teen Angel for the latest revival of ROB MCCLURE (Bert) received 2013 Tony®, Grease! ELIZABETH TEETER (Jane Banks) comes Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for his performance as Charlie home to St. Louis to play Jane in Mary Poppins Chaplin in Chaplin The Musical on Broadway, a after making her Broadway debut as Jane Banks in role he originated at La Jolla Playhouse (Craig the closing company. Elizabeth will reunite with Noel Award-winner). Prior to that he charmed her Broadway “Michael” Aidan Gemme. AIDAN GEMME (Michael Banks) is making audience and critics alike with another title role, leading the cast of Where’s Charley? at Encores! A his Muny debut. On Broadway he appeared in two-time Barrymore Award-winner, Rob starred Mary Poppins (Michael Banks). The Muny Box Office is now open from 9am on Broadway as Princeton/Rod in the Tony® 5pm, Monday through Friday. For more informaAward-winning musical, Avenue Q. ERIN DILLY (Winifred Banks) has been seen tion, call 314.361-1900 or visit www.muny.org.
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The City of Florissant Parks and Recreation Department will host British Soccer Camps to provide players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily tournament. Equally important, the Challenger coaching staff provides your child with lessons in respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership. Camp programs include a free ball and shirt. July 29-Aug. 2 at Koch Soccer Fields. Registration is in progress. First Kicks 3-4 yrs 9-10am $85 Mini Soccer 5-6 yrs 10:30-12pm $99 Half Day 7-8 yrs 9am-12pm $130 Half Day 9-16 yrs 10-4pm $130 The lunch break will be supervised. Cancellation: There is a $30 fee if cancelled 10 days prior to camp. No refunds for cancellation within 10 days of camp. $10 late fee after 7/19. For more information, call 314.921.4250.
Host Families Needed for International Students
St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley needs families to open their homes as host families to Scholarships for Education and Economic Development (SEED) students. The students will arrive in August for the 2013-14 school year. SEED is a partnership program between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Georgetown University and community colleges across the United States. SEED scholarships are awarded to highly qualified students from Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. They pass a rigorous process of recruitment, personal interviews and competitive selection jointly conducted by SEED in-country staff, support networks and the participating colleges. Host families provide the student with adequate room and board with the help of a monthly stipend provided by the SEED program. They also help the student to stay focused on his or her studies and program goals while in the United States. Host families also assist the student in the process of learning about and adapting to U.S. culture and the local community and facilitate the process of learning English. Students take part in all aspects of college life, from attending classes to participating in sports and club activities. The mission of SEED ultimately is for all students to return home as agents of change; as well-rounded, bilingual individuals who will make a difference in the lives of their families, in their communities and countries. All kinds of families are selected to host SEED students. Married couples with or without children, single parents, and singles without children, as well as families with teenagers are encouraged to participate as hosts. If you are interested in sharing the American way of life with an international student, and exposing your family to a new culture, contact Susan McKnight at 314.513.4237 or Joseph Cooper at 314.513.4124.
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Fundraiser Golf Tournament for Marine Sgt. Kyle Aslin Kyle Aslin is a resident of O’Fallon and a Marine who served two tours in Iraq. Kyle had a massive stroke on August 10, 2012 and had no medical insurance at that time. He has had several surgeries and is still in therapy. He has aphasia and has no feeling on the right side of his body and is now unable to work. Come play a round of golf to support this veteran’s recovery on August 24 at Eagle Springs Golf Course, 2575 Redman Road, St. Louis. Registration and driving range practice begins at 12:30 with a shotgun start at 1:30. Your donation entitles you to beer, soda and water on the course, 18 holes of golf, a golf cart and a pork steak dinner upon completion of the golf tournament, to be served at 6:30pm. Proceeds from this tournament will go directly to the Aslin-Kemper Trust Fund to benefit Kyle and Stephanie Aslin. The cost per team is $400 for four players. Hole Sponsorships are available for $100 per hole. The deadline to sponsor a hole is July 29. For more information, to participate, or to donate prizes, please call Matt Aslin at 314.435.9482 or Caroline Kemper at 314.913.4839.
Garbage Bag Gala Throw together some trash bags and duct tape, and you’ll have a pile of garbage. But let The Salvation Army get a hold of it, and you’ll have a collection of high-fashion wears that belong on a runway. The Army’s “Garbage Bag Gala” will be held from 7 - 11pm August 2 at The Moonrise Hotel. Using recyclables and items most people would throw away, The Salvation Army and a team of more than 20 talented designers will team-up to display unique and fashion-forward designs while simultaneously raising awareness for the Army’s homeless and social-services programs. Among the anticipated list of designers is St. Louis native A.J. Thouvenot, who was featured on Season 8 of Project Runway, and will also serve as one of the event’s judges. One of his designs will be worn by Fox 2 news anchor Angela Hutti, who will also emcee the event. After the runway lights are dimmed and the creations are put back on their hangers, the party will move to the hotel’s rooftop, where participants can enjoy food, drinks, live music from DJ Epic, and the company of St. Louis’ fashion community. Those interested in attending the Gala can purchase half-price tickets to the fashion show for $25, and for those who want to party a little later, tickets for the fashion show and after party can be purchased for $50 – which includes two drink vouchers. After July 19, tickets will be full-price at $50 and $100. Sponsorship opportunities are also available at three levels: $5,000 – Industrial Sponsor; $2,500 – Commercial Sponsor; and $1,500 – Household Sponsor. For more information about sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets for The Salvation Army’s “Garbage Bag Gala,” visit garbagegala.eventbrite.com. General inquiries and sponsorship confirmation inquiries should be directed to Angie Merseal at Angie_Merseal@usc.salvationarmy.org or 314.646.3193. The Salvation Army, an international organization, has been supporting those in need without discrimination for 130 years in Missouri. For more information, go to www.stlsalvationarmy.org.
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St. Louis International Children’s Film Festival (SLIFF/Kids) Cinema St. Louis (CSL) has completed the schedule for the First Annual St. Louis International Children’s Film Festival (SLIFF/Kids), presented by PNC Arts Alive. PNC Arts Alive is a multi-year, $2 million investment from The PNC Foundation that supports visual and performing arts groups with the goal of increasing arts access and engagement in new and innovative ways. SLIFF/Kids features film programs on the fest’s two weekends (July 26-28 and Aug. 2-4). Venues include Webster University, the St. Louis Public Library, the Missouri History Museum, Washington University, Lindenwood University, the Wildey Theatre (in Edwardsville, Ill.), and Ronnies 20 Cine. All film programs are free. In addition to the film programs, CSL offers filmmaking camps on live action and animation at the St. Louis Public Library’s Creative Experience on the fest’s weekdays (July 29-Aug. 2). And on Aug. 3, a full-day animation workshop for teens is held at the Saint Louis Art Museum. The camps are free of charge; the animation workshop is $75, but all supplies and materials are provided. The films screened at SLIFF/Kids include international and American-independent narrative features (both animated and live action) and shorts programs. Programs are pitched to children and young teens ages 6-16; some programs appeal equally to all ages, but others are designed to serve particular age ranges. SLIFF/Kids kicks off on July 26 at Webster U. with a laugh-filled evening of slapstick fun both on screen and on stage. The program Send in the Clowns: A Celebration of Slapstick and Silent Comedians includes a trio of classic shorts by some of silent cinema’s funniest comedians: Charlie Chaplin in A Dog’s Life, Buster Keaton in One Week, and Laurel and Hardy in Big Business. The Rats and People Motion Picture Orchestra’s Matt Pace accompanies the Keaton and Laurel and Hardy films on piano, and live clowning is provided before, between, and after the films by Sammich the Tramp and the Knock-a-bouts and Circus Kaput’s Oh My Gosh Josh. The fest features several guests. Joey Dedio, the screenwriter and star of the feature film Tio Papi, accompanies the film’s screening on July 27 at the Missouri History Museum. And on SLIFF/Kids’ second weekend, Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael
Sporn, an animator with a distinguished career in family filmmaking, will present programs of his work on the evening of Aug. 2 and afternoon of Aug. 4 and offer an animation workshop on Aug. 3. SLIFF/Kids’ other highlights include a sneak preview of the Disney animated 3D film Planes; the Japanese animes Wolf Children and A Letter to Momo: the international animated films The Painting, Moon Man, and Lotte and the Moonstone Secret; the live-action films Alfie, The Little Werewolf, Tom Sawyer and His Friends, Believe, Kauwboy, and Standing Up; and the classic Return to Oz. Tickets: The SLIFF/Kids film programs are free to all attendees, both children and adults. No tickets are required for any show, but seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so early arrival is suggested, particularly for groups of three or more. For the screening of Disney’s Planes at Ronnies, attendees should go to the box office when they arrive at the theater to obtain complimentary tickets. The Filmmaking Camps in live action and animation are free, but participation is limited and advance sign-up is required; call 314.289.4153 to inquire whether any space remains available. The Teen Workshop in animation drawing costs $75 ($50 for Saint Louis Art Museum members), but all art supplies will be provided. To apply, visit the Saint Louis Art Museum at www. slam.org and click on the Education tab; in the Education section, click on the Adults box and then click on Learn more about upcoming Classes, Seminars, and Workshops. Full details of the SLIFF/Kids program, including descriptions of the films, can be found at the Cinema St. Louis Web site: www.cinemastlouis. org. For more information on PNC Arts Alive, visit www.pncartsalive.com.
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Recent Maryland Heights Chamber Ribbon Cutting: Whole Peace Fitness The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce and Whole Peace Fitness hosted a Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, June 29 at 18 Fee Fee Road Maryland Heights. Whole Peace Fitness is a faith-based fitness studio. They focus on each person as a whole. Knowing that a peaceful heart leads to a healthy body, they encompass the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of overall well-being. They specialize in small and large group personal training and boot camps. They offer a $2 per session discount for all chamber members interested. For more information contact Cassie Booth at 636.541.5967 or visit them at www.wholepeacefitness.com. For more information on Chamber services, contact 314.576.6603 or visit their website at www.mhcc.com.
Chloe’s Law Pulse oximetry screening is now required for all Missouri newborns Governor Jay Nixon signed Chloe’s Law during a ceremony at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, mandating pulse oximetry screening for all Missouri newborns. The lifesaving measure had been a top legislative priority for the American Heart Association and the organization celebrates this final important step. “Because of the important work of the Missouri legislature and the actions taken by Governor Nixon today, newborn lives will be saved statewide,” said Jace Smith, government relations director for the American Heart Association in Missouri. “Pulse ox screening is non-invasive, inexpensive and highly effective. In fact, new research suggests that wider use of pulse ox would help identify more than 90 percent of heart defects. We thank the many grassroots volunteers across Missouri
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Governor Jay Nixon signs Chloe’s Law at St. Louis Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, July 9. The legislation requires pulse oximetry screenings for Missouri newborns before they are discharged from the hospital. This non-invasive test checks for critical congenital heart defects and can save a life.
who let their voices be heard regarding this important issue.” About Pulse Oximetry Screening: Pulse oximetry screening consists of sensors placed on a newborn’s hand and foot to check blood oxygen levels. If levels are too low, additional tests may be conducted that aid in
Jace Smith, Government Relations Director for the American Heart Association in Missouri, celebrates the signing of Chloe’s Law with Kelly Manz, mother of Chloe Manz, the bill’s namesake.
detecting critical or possibly life-threatening heart defects that might otherwise go undetected. In September 2011, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius advised that critical congenital heart defects screening be added to the “Recommended Uniform Screening Panel” for newborns before they are released from a hospital or birthing facility. As a result, Missouri now joins several other states including New Jersey, Maryland, Indiana, Tennessee and West Virginia in passing laws that require newborns to have pulse ox screenings prior to being discharged from the hospital. To learn more about the American Heart Association’s advocacy priorities and help in those efforts, the public is encouraged to visit www.yourethecure.org.
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Golf to Support Hazelwood Central Hazelwood Central High School Hawks football alumni and friends are invited to participate in a benefit golf scramble. The cost is $80 per person or $300 with a prepaid foursome. Prizes, lunch, and drinks are included. The event will happen at Eagle Springs Golf Course, 2575 Redman Road, St. Louis on July 27 at 8am. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Hazelwood Central High School Letterman’s Club. To register for the tournament or for additional information contact, Brent Chojnacki at 314.680.0798 or email bchojnaacki@hazelwoodschools.org.
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Ferguson-Florissant School Registration Students wishing to enroll in the FergusonFlorissant School District may do so now at the District’s Administration Center, located at 1005 Waterford Drive in Florissant. Registration hours are 8:30am - 3pm Monday through Thursday. The following items are required for enrollment of resident students in the Ferguson-Florissant School District: • Updated occupancy permit (dated within the past 90 days) plus a current lease, mortgage payment book or mortgage bill; Proof of student’s birth date such as a birth certificate, hospital certificate, documents from previous school (with birth date), immunization records (with birth date), state identification (student’s), driver’s license (student’s), military identification (student’s); • Student’s original social security card (recommended but not required); • Immunization record (complete from infan-
cy, required by State); • Last report card (elementary and middle only); • Unofficial transcript (high school only); • Withdrawal form from previous school (if available); • Discipline report (in sealed envelope, will expedite enrollment); • IEP and Evaluation (if student receives services); • Proof of guardianship (court appointed documents, divorce decree, Division of Family Services (DFS) placement papers, foster care, military power of attorney, power of attorney); • Photo identification (driver’s license or stateissued identification) of parent or guardian enrolling student. For more information about Ferguson-Florissant School District registration, please visit the District’s website at fergflor.org or call the Admissions Office at 314.506.9960.
Local Professionals Can Make a Difference through Teaching As highlighted in Change the Equation’s 2012 dates can work at their own pace and on their Missouri Vital Signs, only 22 percent of Mis- own time. souri eighth graders have a math teacher who The American Board will be hosting informamajored in the subject they teach. Only 34 per- tional sessions this July and August. Kimberly cent of eighth graders have a science teacher who Polk, the Board’s local representative, will promajored in the subject they teach, and the state vide materials and answer questions about how sets the passing score on its 8th-grade science to become a certified teacher in Missouri. For test below the National Assessment of Education more information, visit www.abcte.org/drupal/ Progress (NAEP) bar for proficiency. teach/events. This summer the American Board, a teacher certification nonprofit, is aiming to alleviate this issue in Missouri by helping careerchanging professionals bring their experience and expertise to local classrooms. Accepted by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in 2008, the American Board assists career-changers, subject area exwww.elanestevenbeautycollge.com perts, recent college graduates, and others with a Bachelor’s degree to earn full teacher certification. The American Board certifies teachers in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, including Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, in addition to English Language Arts and History. For community members who wish to make a difference in the classroom, the American Board provides an affordable, accessible, and accelerated route to teaching. The program www.lwcs.us is offered online, and candi-
St. Louis Community College ranks among the top 100 institutions in the number of associate degrees conferred to AfricanAmerican students, according to information published in Diverse Issues in Higher Education Magazine. STLCC ranked 36th in the number of associate degrees conferred to African-American students in 2011-12. The rankings are based on the review of 2011-12 preliminary data submitted by institutions to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics. According to the data, STLCC conferred 474 associate degrees to African-American students, accounting for 22 percent of the total number of degrees conferred during that academic year. The figure also represents a 19 percent increase over the number conferred to African-American graduates in 2010-11. According to the article, the number of associate degrees awarded to minority students nationally increased by 15 percent between academic years 2010-11 and 2011-12. “Over the past three years as an Achieving the Dream school, St. Louis Community College has looked at performance gaps for our most significantly underserved population – our African-American students,” said Donna Dare, Ph.D., vice chancellor for academic and student affairs. “The college has engaged in an African-American Male Initiative, Commit to Complete, Gateway to College, Upward Bound, TRIO and other programs and services to make every effort to mitigate those gaps. We continue to examine the effectiveness of all our strategies to reduce disparities in student success.” The University of Phoenix-Online (Ariz.) was ranked first. STLCC was the only Missouri community college to make the list.
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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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Born with undeveloped lungs, 12-year-old Casey, the main character in Below, has to swim laps to improve her breathing. But laps in a pool can be boring; Casey longs for the solace of practicing her strokes at the lake near her town. She does just that in Below, by Meg McKinlay, an intriguing book about friendship, perseverance and courage. Casey has always lived in New Lower Grange, but her parents, sister and brother originally resided in Old Lower Grange. On the night Casey was born the mayor threw a lever and flooded the old town in the name of progress — the area was growing and water was needed. Casey has a swimming buddy named Liam, a boy badly scarred in a tragic car crash that left his brother dead and his father brain damaged. Though signage is posted in an area of the lake warning people not to swim there, the friends do so anyway. The restricted area is right above their old flooded community. As the friends visit the lake and explore, they uncover secrets and become embroiled in a mystery that threatens to pull them under. They eventually learn that “you can’t just drown a town and call it over. … things have a way of floating to the surface.”
Local Child Dies in Hot Car On the heels of the recent tragic death of 23-month-old Nathan Hubert, who died inside a parked car, Crisis Nursery would like to remind all parents and care givers of ways to keep kids safe this summer. Summertime Child Safety Tips Keep kids hydrated and cool—Children are more susceptible and have a higher incidence of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke when temperatures are high. Children should be reminded to drink plenty of fluids and take breaks indoors. Never leave a child unattended in a car—A child should never be locked in a car, even if the windows are open. The temperature inside a car can soar within minutes. When the outside temperature is over 80 degrees, the internal temperature in a car can reach a deadly 110 degrees in just 15 minutes, even if the windows are rolled down an inch or two. Apply sunscreen daily—To prevent sunburn, apply a good sunblock, even early in the morning, late in the afternoon and on a cloudy day. Apply a thick layer of sunscreen to each exposed section of your child’s body and reapply every few hours, especially if the child is in the water. And don’t forget sunglasses with UV protection. (source: CDC) Established in 1986, Saint Louis Crisis Nursery offers year-round, 24-hour crisis intervention care at five Nurseries throughout the city and county of St. Louis, St. Charles County and Wentzville. Whether a parent discovers the need
for help in the early morning, during the midday or in the late evening, Crisis Nursery child abuse prevention services are available at no cost and without judgment. For the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery 24-hour helpline, call 314.768.3201. In St. Charles County, call 636.947.0600.
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With a reported budget of $180 million, the Walt Disney Studios had high hopes for The Lone Ranger, especially with Johnny Depp in a key role. Director Gore Verbinski hoped to capture lightning in a bottle as he did with the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, capitalizing on Depp’s talents and box office appeal. Sputtering like a wet firecracker over 4th of July weekend, however, this popcorn adventure may take years to break even, let alone make a profit. Disney and Verbiniski may not have seen this coming, but any St. Louis native who watched the masked hero The Lone Ranger photo courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures on TV knows why it failed: the Lone movie is—to put it bluntly—a wimp. Armie Hammer Ranger should never be played for plays John Reid, a lawyer who wants justice, but he laughs. Debuting on radio in the 1930’s, the frontier legend lacks the courage of his convictions. He also lusts after started life as a Texas Ranger who survived a deadly his brother’s wife, something the Lone Ranger would never do. ambush in the desert. Hammer’s performance is bad enough, Ranger John Reid, the but Johnny Depp’s portrayal of Tonto is the lone survivor, was nursed film’s undoing. In past performances, Depp back to health by Tonto, found the heart and soul of his characters, an Indian guide. Vowbut his Tonto is just a mess. It’s ing to fight for justice, he hard to tell if the Indian guide is wears a mask and helps spiritual and mystic or simply keep the peace in the Old crazy. Depp is a fine actor, but West. he brings nothing to the table The Lone Ranger and here. Clayton Moore, the actor It also takes Verbinkski at who played him for years least 40 minutes to get down to on TV, embodied courage and honor under the worst circumstances. On business by placing a mask on his leading the other hand, the character that appears in the new man. The director then takes another hour
before making things really interesting. There’s an intriguing, well-choreographed sequence on two moving trains near the end, but even these scenes aren’t worth the price of admission. Everyone involved with this version of The Lone Ranger should be deeply and utterly ashamed of themselves. This summertime adventure is a prime example of what’s wrong with Hollywood these days. Screenwriters and directors simply cannot interpret iconic characters any way they please. Throwing millions of dollars and big name stars into the mix is no guarantee of success, either. The Lone Ranger, rated PG-13 for sequences of intense action and violence and some suggestive material, 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 ‘Caddies To College’ Golf Tournament Monday July 29 is the date for this great event: Located in Lake St. Louis, Lake Forest is providing an opportunity for people to sponsor and participate in helping provide a quality work environment for young men and ladies of St. Charles County. The Evans Scholarship Foundation takes this funding and makes it available to individuals who qualify for a full college scholarship. Call Wally Obremski 636.978.8770 for more details. *Great opportunity Football Is Back Starting next week the St. Louis Football Rams will have an opportunity for you to come to Rams Park in Earth City to watch Training Camp for free. You will see close to 100 football players trying out for only 53 positions over the next month. Make sure you look for me, Gary B, and come up and say hello. I will be in the bright yellow shirt as I am working with the Security group again this year. Ray Rockwell (pictured) is the official camera man of the Community News and takes great pictures of the player practicing and sometimes cheerleaders. The times for the camp are: Thursday, July 25, 3:30pm; Friday, July 26, 3:30pm; Saturday, July 27, 5:30pm; Monday, July 29, 3:30pm; Wednesday, July 31, 3:30pm; Thursday, August 1, 5:30pm; Friday, August 2, 3:30pm; Saturday, August 3 Scrimmage 12:30pm at Edward Jones Dome; Monday, August, 3:30pm; Tuesday, August 6, 3:30pm; Saturday, August 10, 3:30pm;
Monday, August 12, 3:30pm; Thursday, August 15, 3:30pm; Friday, August 16, 11:15am; Monday, August 19, 3:30pm; Tuesday, August 20, 4pm; Wednesday, August 21,3:30pm. Weather and field conditions are evaluated daily, so all dates and times provided are subject to change, including autograph sessions. Parking will be available at the lot directly north of Rams Park at no charge. No parking will be allowed at area businesses or in the Rams Park parking lot. Video cameras and alcohol are prohibited. For more information about training camp, please visit the Rams’ website at www. stlouisrams.com. For up-to-date practice schedules, please call the training camp hotline at 314.982.7267. *A new year of excitement Hazelwood East Has New Coaches The Hazelwood School District Board of Education approved a recommendation to hire Aaron Whittington as the head varsity football coach and Lawndale Thomas as the head varsity basketball coach. “We are very excited to have Whittington and Thomas serve as head coaches at our school,” said Corey Johnson, activities director at Hazelwood East High School. “They will both bring diverse experience and a high level of energy to the roles of head coaches. Whittington served as an assistant football coach at HEHS from 2010 – 2012. He is a 2003 graduate of HEHS. While at HEHS, Whittington was named a high school All American football player. Thomas has been a guidance counselor at HEHS for the past seven years. He is currently the guidance department chair. “Thomas has done an excellent job working with our students as a coach and counselor,” said Johnson. “As a standout player at UMSL and a coach with a great track record, he will be a tremendous asset to the team.” *And it begins River’s Edge Sports New League Line-Up River’s Edge Sports Complex on N. Highway 67 has just released its’ schedule for Mid-Summer leagues and Fall leagues, including a wide selection of indoor sports: softball (fast-pitch and slow-pitch), youth baseball, adult flag football, soccer (youth and adult leagues), adult kickball and more. Added to this year’s schedule are adult indoor dodge ball and outdoor sand volleyball on Rivers Edge’s six well-groomed courts, plus Washers & Bags. In September, River’s Edge will launch Year Two of its “Beginners Soccer” clinics for kids 4 – 6 years old. The six-week sessions will be held on Saturday mornings. For information on any of the River’s Edge offerings, call 314.282.3369 or email info@riversedgesportscomplex.com. *Fun for all ages
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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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With adventurous food tastes and concerns ranging from personal health to ethical agriculture and livestock practices, more people are exploring alternative diets. But that’s not always easy or palatable. “You have paleo and primal diets, pescatarian and raw foods, vegetarian and vegan, and they all have wonderful merits, especially when compared with the processed foods many Americans continue to eat,” says Holistic Chef and Certified Healing Foods Specialist Shelley Alexander, author of Deliciously Holistic, (aharmonyhealing.com). “My focus is on easy-to-follow healing foods recipes that make delicious, completely nourishing meals. Some will appeal to those who adhere to a strict diet, such as vegan, and all will make people feel noticeably healthier without sacrificing any of the enjoyment we get from sitting down to eat.” Alexander offers recipes that can be used for any meal of the day or night, including: • Portobello mushroom and grilled onion burgers (vegan): Marinade for the mushroom is essential – 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil; 1 tablespoon wheat-free Tamari or organic Nama Shoyu soy sauce; 1/8 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika; 1 peeled garlic clove (grated or minced); 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons organic maple syrup – grade B. The burgers include 4 large Portobello mushrooms – cleaned and patted dry; 1 large white onion (peeled and cut into thick slices); olive or avocado oil to cook mushrooms and onions; 2 sprouted whole grain hamburger buns –toasted; Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup baby romaine lettuce – washed and patted dry. Marinate mushrooms and onions for 30 minutes. Drizzle with oil and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes, turning mushrooms halfway through. Serve immediately.
• Wild blueberry smoothie (raw, vegan): 3 cups vanilla almond milk; 2 cups fresh or frozen wild or organic blueberries; 1 peeled banana – organic or fair trade; 2 to 3 cups organic baby spinach; 1 small avocado – peeled and pitted; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; (optional) a preferred protein powder or superfood. Blend until creamy. • Raw corn chowder (raw, vegan): 4 cups organic corn kernels (best during summer months); 2¼ cups unsweetened almond milk; 1 clove peeled garlic (remove inner stem); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika; 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ½ avocado (peeled and seed removed); unrefined sea salt and fresh black pepper to taste. Blend ingredients and strain; top with corn kernels and diced organic red bell pepper. • Dijon honey chicken wings: 1/3 cup Dijon mustard; ½ medium peeled lemon – remove all the white pith; ¼ cup raw honey; 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt; 2 large, peeled garlic cloves – grated; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 12 whole chicken wings – rinsed and patted dry; ½ teaspoon paprika. Preheat oven to 400F. Blend ingredients in a blender, except for wings and paprika, until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove tips of cleaned wings and store in freezer for future stock. Place wings on lightly greased baking dish, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, place in oven. After 30 minutes baste wings with juices from pan, then brush mustard sauce all over wings, sprinkle with paprika and continue baking for an additional 25 to 30 minutes. Wings should have internal temperature of 165F when done. About Shelley Alexander, CHFS Shelley Alexander has enjoyed a lifelong love of delicious, locally grown, seasonal foods. She received her formal chef ’s training at The Los Angeles Culinary Institute. Alexander is a certified healing foods specialist, holistic chef, blogger and owner of the holistic health company, A Harmony Healing, in Los Angeles.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Church July 22-26: VBS – at Zion Lutheran Church 9am-noon, 12075 Dorsett Rd., 63043. 3 years- 6th grade. Event is Free. R.S.V.P. 314.739.6121 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 19: Deadline to Register to be an Apprenticed Electrician 12704 Pennridge, Bridgeton. The Independent Electrical Contractors are current registering individuals in a topnotch 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 314-739-4650 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 22: Curves of Ferguson Open House To introduce Curves Meal Bars and Curves Snack Bars, 7am noon and 3:30 – 7pm, 252 S. Florissant Rd., 314.521.7200 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 26: And A Child Shall Lead Them, Gya Arts Collective 6 – 9:30pm, 2700 Locust Street, St. Louis. Elizabeth Vega will read her play exploring the loving end-of-life messages of actual hospice patients, who, even in the midst of dying, lived vibrantly through the grief. She will share their words and stories. Visitors will add to a community story wall by creating a “brick-size” story using a variety of materials. The story will tell others about who they miss, who they mourn or how they would want to be remembered. Free. Donations accepted. July 27, August 3 or 10: Join Samantha’s Gift Provide comfort items to BJC Hospice patients and their families. Children between the ages of 9-15 years old make cards for patients. BJC Hospice. 1923 Beltway, St. Louis. Bring a pair of scissors and help from 9:45am – noon. Reservations are a must and kids can sign up for as many classes as they would like as long as their is still room. Each session is worth 2 service hours. Email at marsha.shanker@sbcglobal. net to make reservations. 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: Fatima Knights of Columbus Creative Memo-
ries: A Day of Cropping, Organizing and Preserving Precious Photos 9am – 8pm, $25 per person, 636.939.9383 August 3: Flea Market St. Ann Assisted Living (10441 International Plaza Dr) community Flea Market, 7am noon, Info: 314.423.1254. Tables are $20. Set up from 6 - 7am. Reserve table: 314.304.1580 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 August 10: Ferguson-Florissant School District Back-toSchool Fair For students and their families from 10am - 1pm at the District’s Administration Center, located at 1005 Waterford Dr. in Florissant. 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 Health Third Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association At Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake, 10 – 11am, 11728 Hidden Lake Dr., St. Louis, 314.292.7504 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.
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Nutrition Education: SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157 Crisis Nursery: Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org 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 SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings July 20: SSM DePaul Health Center Comprehensive Stroke Screening and Lecture At the May Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Screenings by appointment 8:30-10am and 11am-12:30pm. $20, 866.776.3627 Every Mon. & Tues. in July.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays: Noon – 1 p.m. SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five 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
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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
Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765
Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 - 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net
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Joe Morice
Is Burlesque Back? I once attended an Eddie Van Halen concert at the amphitheater in Bridgeton. A friend’s teenaged son I was looking after at the time wanted to go and I found myself in the front row seats. I’m unsure how that happened. When my daughters were young, they were playing one of Eddie’s CD’s and it included a cut where he was doing a guitar solo. He was fantastic! Later my girls were watching him on MTV, and he bore no relation to that CD. The kid was a prodigy but it didn’t show. The prodigy had become a gyrating sex symbol. It also didn’t show after he and his band fired up on the stage at that rock concert to any noticeable extent. Instead, it sounded like a huge train wreck with stacks of speakers that must have been heard on Mars. Instead of demonstrating his incredible talent, he was shirtless and jumping around as if fire ants had invaded his underwear. Five minutes later, I handed my youthful charge the car keys and hitchhiked home.
One of my daughters mentioned that a Rock Star, perhaps Eddie Van Halen, once commented to the effect that to become a star, one had to act the fool on stage. The music was secondary. After that experience, I believed it. Even the country-western stars are now emulating that routine. The music doesn’t seem to be important anymore. Physical attributes on display and in motion now rule over musical talent. I have long since given up on the industry, or what it has become. Recently, on one of Oprah Winfrey’s retirement extravaganzas, Lady Gaga performed. I had heard of her but I assumed she was just another scantily clad performer prostrating her body to the money Gods. She was indeed scantily clad but instead, I watched an extremely talented group of dancers performing a well-choreographed, flawless dance routine that was nothing short of awesome. I was impressed for the first time in years. After the performance was over, even Oprah was awestruck. Some might ask, “What’s the difference between jumping around on the stage as against a real dance routine?” If they can’t see the difference, I feel sorry for them. I was raised out in Nowhereville, Missouri. We had one radio station that played country music. My Dad would turn it off
in disgust. He hated that drawling nasal twang that was popular at that time. Over the years, it morphed into country-western and decades of great music came alive. It was fun to listen to and in later years, TV showed videos of the performances. The last decade, it went downhill. The c-w stars started emulating the rock-n-roll stars who gyrated about to impress the current generation of musically challenged youth. The network stations that broadcast country-western probably have no watchers under the age of 30. The music is only secondary noise and has all the appeal of watching gnats swarm in the sunlight. I appreciate the country-western stars’ dilemma when they give in to this burlesque. They’re good musicians and singers, but they are trapped into going along because those under-30 crowds are the ones who buy the records. I remember Vince Gill sitting on a chair all by himself on a tiny stage in the middle of a large crowd singing “One More Last Chance” with a guitar solo as only Vince can do. He never stood up, shucked his shirt and emulated a jumping bean even once. It was wonderful. Unfortunately, it’s only memory.
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