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D.A.R.E./Risk Watch Camp An EarthDance farmer shows off a harvest.
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Join a CSA in your area for delicious locally-grown produce. For over 25 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Localharvest.org, an organization that supports local, sustainably-raised foods, offers the following information on CSA’s. Read on to find some CSA’s near you. “Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of ‘shares’ to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share (a ‘membership’ or a ‘subscription’) and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season. This arrangement creates several rewards for both the farmer and the consumer. Farmers get to spend time marketing the food early in the year, before their 16 hour days in the field begin. They also receive payment early in the season, which helps with the farm’s cash flow, and they have an opportunity to get to know the people who eat the food they grow. Consumers get to eat ultra-fresh food, with all the flavor and vitamin benefits.
They are also exposed to new vegetables and new ways of cooking; they usually get to visit the farm at least once a season to develop a relationship with the farmer who grows their food and learn more about how food is grown. Also, their kids typically favor food from “their” farm—even veggies they’ve never been known to eat. It’s a simple enough idea, but its impact has been profound. Tens of thousands of families have joined CSA’s. LocalHarvest has the most comprehensive directory of CSA farms, with over 4,000 listed in our grassroots database.” Here are a few from our area: EarthDance Farm: Ferguson EarthDance Farm’s CSA offers pickups at their Ferguson location of a variety of vegetables, herbs, and occasionally flowers May - October. Members sign up in late winter or early spring until the CSA is full. They receive 24 weeks of fresh produce, boxed and ready for pickup. CSA members are asked to contribute 4 hours of work on the farm over the course of the season. Members are welcome to spend time on the farm during open hours and participate in Earth-
Dance’s special events, such as our Summer Solstice potluck. The cost for the season is $600, and new members pay a $25 dollar sign-up fee. To sign up, email farm@earthdancefarms.org, or consult our website, www.earthdancefarms.org around December. See CSA page 2
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CSA from cover Our City Farm: St. Louis Jeri Villarreal’s CSA is modular and scalable to customer needs, so the cost varies based on share type and size. Just you and your spouse at home? This could be the CSA for you. “We offer three types of shares: veggies, chicken or eggs,” she explains. “Customers choose the share types they want and the size (whole, half, or quarter).” The CSA runs for 26 weeks from May through October. Sign-up begins in November. She serves St. Louis City and County, and delivery is available within 10 miles of 4539 Delmar Blvd. or pick-up is available at the farm or Tower Grove Market. Visit www.ourcityfarm.com or call 314.282.5290 for more information. Maude’s Market: St. Louis Maude Bauschard’s market offers a yearround CSA for pick-up at the store which is located at 4219 Virginia Ave. The CSA includes produce, meat, a staple and a treat (vegetarian, vegetarian+fish, vegan, gluten-free with meat and paleo sahres are available). A seasonal small package costs $35/ Photos courtesy of Maude’s Market in St. Louis week; a large is $55. A monthly small ing budget, and the farm and in return does package costs $64/month, a large is $90. Sign up its best to produce the tastiest and most nutriat the market. 314.353.4219 for more informatious vegetables possible. Shareholders can detion. velop a meaningful relationship with us, while the farm is assured of a supportive community Healthy Harvest Cooperative: Cottleville with which to share its bounty. We can then Owners Rick and Marcia Rodriguez include concentrate on treating the soil and the land in locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs with the most environmentally-sound fashion. The each box from their seasonal CSA. Marcia says, members thus share directly with the farm re“We support six local farmers, and we pick up sponsibilities of the long-term care of the soil, the locally grown produce from them on Friwhich shows in the quality of our food.” Sign days. We assemble the shares for pick-up on up by emailing Jessica at terripinfarms@att.net Saturday morning between 8am and noon. St. or call 217.440.4678. Get more information at Charles County residents can sign up by visitwww.facebook.com/terripinfarms. ing Rick’s Roadside Market at 5382 Guttermuth Prices: family size full share $575, two adults Rd. in Cottleville, going on to the website www. half share $375. healthyharvestcooperative.com or calling Prices: approximately 20 pounds of produce Shared Bounty CSA: Troy per week is $22.50/week (average $ 1.13 per Shared Bounty is owned by Jim and Ramona pound). Members also get 10% off of eggs, milk, Prouhet. Their coolers include locally-grown spices, soups, pastas, olive oils and vinegars and vegetables, fruit, berries, and herbs. Jim tells us, an additional 10% off of produce that is not in“Our CSA is seasonal, from the end of May, until cluded in the cooperative shares such as nonsometime in October. New members can begin locally grown produce like pineapples and orsigning up in November, on our website, www. anges. sharedbounty.com. Sign-ups usually continue until we are full (usually sometime in March). Terripin Farm: O’Fallon Our season begins at the end of May, and conBrad and Jessica Whiston own a farm in Fowltinues for at least 20 weeks. We pack the produce er Illinois, and they bring all their chemical-free in a cooler with an ice pack.” Delivery service is produce to O’Fallon through their CSA. “Terdropped off at your door once a week. “We deripin Farm’s goal is to provide O’Fallon area liver to most of the St. Louis area.” households with fresh, high quality vegetables Prices: full share farm-pickup $750, full share for as much of the year as possible,” says Jessica. delivered $940, half share farm-pickup $425, “As a CSA member, you are supporting the farm half share delivered $625. by contributing a portion of the farm’s operat-
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Senior Citizen St. Louis Cardinal Party & Bingo The City of Florissant will hold the Senior Citizen St. Louis Cardinal Party & Bingo on Thursday, August 1 at 10:15am. The event will be held at the James J. Eagan Center at #1 James Eagan Drive. There will be 350 Senior Citizens at this event. Mayor Thomas P. Schneider will address the crowd. The Muny kids from the Muny opera in forest park will entertain. Fredbird will come and greet the crowd. 10:15am: Doors Open 10:45-11:30am: the Muny kids perform 11:30am: Attendance prizes & Pot of Gold are raffled 11:45am: Mayor Thomas P. Schneider speaks 12pm: Lunch is served 12:45–1:15pm: Fredbird arrives, greets Mayor Schneider and mingles with the crowd 1:15–2:15pm: Bingo begins This event is planned by the City of Florissant Senior Office. If you have any questions, please contact Peggy Hogan, Senior Citizen Coordinator, 314.839.7604, phogan@florissantmo.com
Salvation Army Offers Discounted Tickets for Cards vs. Cubs Game The Chicago Cubs return to St. Louis for a rematch with the Cardinals Aug. 10 and The Salvation Army has some of the cheapest tickets in town. The Salvation Army and St. Louis Cardinals are teaming up for “Night at the Ballpark,” a way to affordably enjoy a great baseball rivalry and simultaneously support the thousands of St. Louisans helped by the Army each year. Those interested in tickets for the 6:15pm game can purchase them without service fees through the Army for $40 apiece. The tickets originally sell for $88.50 through the Cardinals website. Only a limited number of tickets are available at this price, so fans are encouraged to act quickly. To extend the friendly rivalry off the field, The Salvation Army’s Midland Division in St. Louis is competing against Chicago’s Metro Division to see
who can raise the most money for their respective social service programs—which clothe, feed, assist, and minister to thousands of people each year. Beginning July 15 and running through Aug. 9, area residents are asked to text MYCARDS to 80888 to donate $10 to the local Salvation Army and help St. Louis top Chicago. To purchase your discounted tickets and simultaneously support The Salvation Army, visit www.stlsummerseries.com or call 314.646.3149. 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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Cruise Contest Calling St. Louis Area Family Caregivers Family caregivers understand all too well the stress of caring for an aging loved one and how important it is to take a break. That’s why St. Louis area residents are invited to nominate deserving family caregivers or themselves for the opportunity to win a free, five-day cruise and some much needed rest and relaxation. The Home Instead Senior Care® network is sponsoring the cruise for one lucky caregiving hero and guest. Submit your nomination and vote by Aug. 24 at cruise.caregiverstress.com/. The five-night, four-day Caregiver Cruise is scheduled to depart Feb. 3, 2014. The cruise will set sail from Cape Canaveral, Florida with stops in
the Bahamas, Coco Cay and Nassau. In addition to the cruise, the winning recipient and guest will receive 40 hours of free care from a Home Instead Senior Care professional CAREGiverSM for their senior loved one while they are away. “The stress of caregiving eventually takes its toll on those looking after an aging family member,” said Jeff Huber, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Home Instead, Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network. “That’s why we are pleased to be sponsoring this tropical get-away for a deserving family caregiver.” For more information about Home Instead Senior Care, go to www.homeinstead.com.
The Muny Presents “West Side Story” The Muny announced principal casting for the final show of its fantastic 95th Season, West Side Story, directed by Gordon Greenberg and choreographed by Chris Bailey. West Side Story will be performed August 5 – 11, and is sponsored by BMO Harris. Ali Ewoldt will star as Maria, with Kyle Dean Massey as Tony, Natalie Cortez as Anita, Manuel Herrera as Bernardo, Curtis Holbrook as Riff, Jon Rua as Chino, and Ken Page as Doc. Joining them will be Sam Rogers as A-Rab, Drew Foster as Action, Travis Waldschmidt as Big Deal, Kyle Coffman as Snowboy, Brandon Hudson as Baby John, Rich Pisarkiewicz as Officer Krupke, Gary Glasgow as Gladhand, and Michael James Reed as Lt. Schrank. “This is a thrilling company to take on this musical masterpiece,” said Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. “West Side Story has been a part of The Muny repertoire since 1963, and everyone wants to create an exceptional production. I think we have the team and the cast to do it.” West Side Story is an Ameri-
can musical with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and original conception and choreography by Jerome Robbins. It was inspired by William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. To purchase Season Tickets by phone, call 314.361.1900, extension 550, or order online at www.muny.org. The Muny Box Office is now open from 9am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The rest of the 2013 Season: Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins: July 25 - August 2; West Side Story: August 5 - 11. Groups of 20 or more people can enjoy a 20% discount. The group sales office is taking orders now. For more information or to make reservations, 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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Saint Louis Chamber Chorus Seeking Basses and Baritones The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, one of the country’s finest a cappella choirs, has completed its auditions for the 2013-2014 season. However, three full positions for basses and baritones remain unfilled. This represents an exciting opportunity for experienced singers. Founded in 1956, the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus is one of the longest-lived and most respected choirs in the nation. It has garnered acclaim both here and abroad for its numerous recordings and championing of new music. The 2013-2014 season
alone will feature world premieres by Yakov Gubanov, Francis Pott and Ugis Praulins. The Chamber Chorus sings in a wide range of venues, public and private, sacred and secular, across the St. Louis region. Each concert is performed in a space chosen for its acoustics and setting to enhance the musical experience. The season is made up of six programs, all performed on Sunday afternoons at 3pm, with rehearsals on Monday evenings. Singers are paid an honorarium per concert.
2013 Parent Child Academy at STLCC-Florissant Valley Share the joys of reading and healthy eating with your child at the 2013 Parent Child Academy. The Parent Child Academy is sponsored by the David L. Underwood Library at St Louis Community CollegeFlorissant Valley and the Ferguson Public Library. A kick-off event will be held at 10:30am Saturday, July 27, at the Ferguson Public Library, 35 North Florissant Road. Karen Moore, 2011 St. Louis Storyteller of the Year, will host the session. The remaining sessions will be held from 10 - 11am Aug. 3, 10 and 17 in the library (IR building) at the Florissant Valley campus, 3400 Pershall Road. There will be three sessions where parents and children will have an opportunity to interact through art, reading and cooking exercises. Parents will learn ways to enrich family story and dinner times. Healthy eating and enriched reading times are the basis for all group activities. One of the sessions will give parents the opportunity to learn about their own personality and their child’s personality, and how the two interact. “We’re very excited to offer these fun interactive classes to the parents and children of the area,” said John Furlong, senior manager of library and instructional resources at STLCC. “We’re also very happy to partner with the Ferguson Public Library and Karen Moore for the first time. Their involvement in the academy only strengthens the programs offered.” The classes are designed for children ages four to six. Prizes and certificates will be given to attendees for all three sessions. Parents or guardians are required to attend with their children. The event is free and registration is strongly encouraged. For more information and to register contact Karen Wade at 314.513.4494 or kwade@stlcc.edu.
Auditions for basses and baritones will be held in mid-August. Interested singers can learn more about the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus by visiting our website at www.chamberchorus.org. A leaflet explaining the audition process is available on request. For more information and to schedule an audition, call Executive Director Linda Ryder at 636.458.4343 or email maltworm@inlink.com.
Make Fitness a Family Affair School’s out and children have plenty of free time that can either be spent inside, lounging or outside, making the most of the season. There are many simple ways to incorporate fitness into your family’s summer plans while still having fun together. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, offers the following tips for a summer filled with family fitness. Lead by example An effective and easy way to get your family to be more active is to show them how. Simple activities can go a long way in teaching the importance of fitness and increased movement. When shopping together, take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. On nice days, park as far away from building entrances as possible. Walk and bike to places nearby—instead of hopping in the car. Little changes like these will motivate kids to opt for more active habits on their own. Sign up for a run/walk Summer is full of run/walks for various causes and nonprofit organizations. Decide together on some events in which you’d like to participate, whether it’s for the cause it benefits or the pure fun appeal. 5Ks are perfect for beginners, and you can train together as a family, too. Liven up your chores list Instead of having your children help with the typical indoor chores, get them involved in outdoor tasks. Gardening, raking, push-mowing, and anything that incorporates some movement are great ways to keep kids moving while enjoying some sun. Be smart about gifting When giving gifts to your family, choose things associated with activity. Some practical items disguised by fun include sports balls and nets, Slip ’n Slides, Frisbees, bicycles, inline skates, and anything that makes outdoor exercise enjoyable. The novelty factor of the “new” item can be a catalyst for getting outdoors, and it’s a convenient way to be thoughtful while also promoting physical fitness. Remember to provide protective equipment such as helmets, wrist pads, or knee pads. Make after-dinner walks part of your routine A simple way to get your family on the fitness track is by making a tradition of after-dinner walks. Take several fast-paced walks around the block and enjoy the opportunity to be active together as a family, while burning off some dinner calories. Also look for routes that offer a combination of inclined and flat paths, so that strong walkers are challenged but slower walkers get a rest. To find a local chapter, view www.tops.org or call 800.932.8677. WAREHOUSE PRICES Furnaces Air Conditioning Supplies www.comfortsystems.info
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Serengeti Steve, a reptile and insect expert, brought some exotic creatures to this year’s Hazelwood D.A.R.E./Risk Watch Summer Camp where he let the kids hold and play with the animals. An audience of 4th and 5th grade campers went crazy when he brought out a baby alligator, several snakes and lizards, as well as a tarantula. Serengeti Steve, a.k.a. Steve Ceriotti, made himself famous when he kissed the back of a venomous Cobra snake and produced a mouthful of cockroaches during the Las Vegas show of NBC-TV’s “America’s Got Talent” last year. Also, he is in the Guinness Book of World Records for holding a venomous West African Scorpion in his mouth for 17 minutes, 17 seconds. Steve, a former Bel-Ridge police officer, says A Hazelwood D.A.R.E. Summer Camper opens his eyes and feels somehe does about 600 Reptile Experience Shows thing crawling on his head and looks alarmed. Serengeti Steve puts him at ease and tells him, “It’s just a lizard. And he might pee on you.” a year and no one has ever gotten hurt. He assures that his shows are safe because he’s very familiar with how the animals react around people. He also points out that his programs are about helping children face their fears and learn more about animals. “Nothing makes me happier than to see children at the end of a program, who were terrified 45-50 minutes earlier, raising their hands and begging to hold an animal. The element of fun I add makes a big difference,” Steve said. Fourth and fifth graders attending this year’s Hazelwood D.A.R.E./Risk Watch Camp stand in line While Steve shows off the and get a chance to feel a 10-foot Anaconda snake slither across their arms during Serengeti Steve’s animals, he likes to slither Reptile Experience Show. in a few interesting facts to used for the Guinness Book of World Records. make it a good educational experience for kids. Before he put it in his mouth, he cautioned the For instance, he tells kids that most dangerous kids not to do this at home because it’s very danscorpions have the largest claws and alligators gerous. He said he can get away with it because aren’t really green. Additionally, he increases he knows what to do if he gets bit since he works the comfort level for kids being around the aniwith dangerous animals all the time. After he mals. When he brings out a rat snake, he tells successfully put the scorpion in his mouth and the audience just because the snake has teeth in spit it out, he announced his plans to break his his mouth, that doesn’t mean it is going to bite. own record later this year in California during “You guys have teeth, that doesn’t mean you’re the taping of another Guinness Book of World going to bite and neither is the snake, I promise,” Records show. he says. Both the Hazelwood Police and Fire Departments are hosting this three-week summer camp from June 10 to June 28. Thirty-six Hazelwood residents entering 4th and 5th grade in the 2013-2014 school year signed up to participate in this year’s event. Not only do these campers receive drug resistance classes along with safety classes, but guest speakers like Serengeti Steve are asked www.rickniblettphotography.com to come in and give presentations as well. Other activities include arts and crafts, sports, swimming, and self-defense classes just to name a few. “Our primary goal with this D.A.R.E. summer camp is to show kids there are a lot of fun things to do instead of abusing their bodies with drugs and alcohol,” Hazelwood Police Department D.A.R.E. Officer/ Camp Director said. “The interesting guests we bring in allow them to learn fascinating things about the world around them and to consider different career options.” Right before Steve ended his program, he brought out a scorpion similar to the one he
On Wednesday July 31, Old Town Partners Wednesday’s Night Out event will be held at The Shrine complex at #1 rue St. Francois. The Shrine, in conjunction with Old Town Partners and the Knights of Columbus will hold a family-friendly summer celebration from 6pm - 10pm which will include food, drinks, games and a walk-in movie. This will be the first ever Wednesday Night Out event at The Shrine and will be an event everyone will want to put on their calendar.
Free Harmonica Performances and Classes The Gateway Harmonica Club of St. Louis, a not-for-profit organization, is hosting the 50th Anniversary Convention of SPAH in St. Louis on August 13-17. SPAH (Society for Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica) is an international not-for profit organization. • Free Harmonica All-Star Show: August 14, 7pm Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Rd. Performers are professional players attending the 50th Anniversary Convention of SPAH (Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica) . No tickets required: just contact 636.532.1032 or wedpmshow@gatewayharmonicaclub.org to register and get free parking pass for hotel lot. • Free: Kids Get Free Harmonica Lesson from the Pros: August 16, 9 - 11:30am Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Rd. Ages 7 and up. Program includes free harmonica, free song book, free lunch and free lesson plus entertainment by professional harmonica players. Limited enrollment; reservations required. Contact 314.302.3219 or kids@gatewayharmonicaclub.org to make reservations and get free parking pass for hotel lot. • Country/Gospel Free Harmonica Concert Showcases Big Stars: August 17, 10am - Noon Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Rd. “How Sweet the Sound” program includes Buddy Greene, Charlie McCoy, Jimi Lee, Steve Baker, Todd Parrott and Phil Duncan. No tickets required: just contact 636.477.0354 or satamshow@ gatewayharmonicaclub.org to register and get free parking pass for hotel lot.
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STLCC-Florissant Valley Seeks Host Families Is your family open to new and enriching experiences? St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley and Youth for Understanding (YFU) are looking for two families to host international students arriving in August. The students are from South Korea and Belgium. The host family will provide room, board, guidance and help the student adapt to the American way of life. The student, in turn, will bring a wealth of intercultural perspectives to the host family. “Families will have an opportunity to experience
global diversity in the comfort of their own home,” said Susan McKnight, YFU coordinator at STLCC-Florissant Valley. “It’s really is a win-win situation for both sides.” STLCC-Florissant Valley has been hosting YFU exchange students since 2007, as part of the YFU Community College Program. The program provides participants from around the globe diverse educational opportunities through academic and cultural experiences while living with a carefully selected host family.
Committee to Improve Educational Outcomes A group of state representatives will meet throughout the interim to discuss ways to improve educational outcomes for Missouri young people. House Speaker Tim Jones announced the creation of the House Interim Committee on Education and selected Rep. Steve Cookson two retired educators, state Rep. Steve Cookson and state Rep. Lyle Rowland, to serve as chairman and vice chairman respectively. Jones said the duo will utilize their decades of experience within the state’s system of education to guide the committee as it seeks common ground for potential education reform efforts. “I want the committee to look at ways we can help our failing districts to better serve the educational needs of our young people, and to develop policy solutions that can empower our best districts to do an even better job of preparing students for future success,” said Jones, R-Eureka. “My hope is that the members of the committee will use their knowledge and experience to develop common sense, bipartisan solutions that will deemphasize the educational bureaucracy and reestablish the focus on providing our children with the highest quality education possible.” Jones said he has not asked Cookson or Rowland to focus on specific issues, but instead has asked them to consider any option that would better prepare Missouri young people for success in college and adulthood. “I am excited to get to work with Rep. Rowland
and the other members of our committee to take a comprehensive look at our system of education,” said Cookson, R-Poplar Bluff. “My goal is for us to work together to develop reform measures we all can support that put the needs of students first.” “This is a great opportunity Rep. Lyle Rowland to find the common ground on what has been a divisive issue, but also an issue that demands the attention of a legislature that holds education as one of its highest priorities,” said Rowland, R-Cedarcreek. “I look forward to our discussions and the information we will receive from educators and parents who share our goal of positioning our state as a national leader in the field of education.” Cookson and Rowland said the committee planed to hold an organizational meeting Thursday, July 11 in the state Capitol. Other members of the committee include: Charlie Davis, R-Webb City; Casey Guernsey, RBethany; Ron Hicks, R-Peters; Mike Lair, R-Chillicothe; Myron Neth, R-Liberty; Donna Pfautsch, R-Harrisonville; Bill Reiboldt, R-Neosho; Chrissy Sommer, R-St. Charles; Bryan Spencer, R-Wentzville; Rick Stream, R-Kirkwood, Kathy Swan, R-Cape Girardeau; David Wood, R-Versailles; Ira Anders, D-Independence; Michael Butler, D-St. Louis; Vicki Englund, D-St. Louis; Margo McNeil, D-Florissant; Genise Montecillo, D-St. Louis; Judy Morgan, D-Kansas City; and Tommie Pierson, D-St. Louis.
Seventh Annual HSD Back-to-School Fair to be Held at St. Louis Outlet Mall, August 3 The Hazelwood School District and PTA Council will hold the seventh annual Back-to-School Fair at the St. Louis Outlet Mall on Saturday, August 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fair will coincide with the state of Missouri Back-toSchool 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, enrollment and residency will also have informational booths. The fair will also include 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 fair will also contain several guest appearances. The Back-to-School Fair is free and open to all HSD students, parents and the en-
There are many facets to a sound education, and crosscultural interaction is a key contributor. Different types of families are selected to host YFU students. Married couples with or without children, single parents, and singles without children as well as families with teenagers are encouraged to apply. A stipend will be given to host families to help offset the costs of hosting. For more information about serving as a host family for these students, contact McKnight at 314.513.4237.
STLCC Board of Trustees New Officers The six members of the St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees selected Craig Larson, Ed.D., of Manchester as board chair and Doris Graham, Ph.D., of north St. Louis County as vice chair at the June 20 regular meeting. Larson and Graham will serve one-year terms in the positions. Larson, retired superintendent of the Rockwood School District, was elected to the board to represent Subdistrict 4 in 2010. Subdistrict 4 includes the school districts of Parkway, Kirkwood, Lindbergh, Mehlville, Rockwood, Valley Park, Meramec Valley and portions of Jefferson and Franklin counties. Graham, retired Libby Fitzgerald, center, receives a plaque in recognition of assistant princi- her service as chair of the St. Louis Community College Board pal and teacher at of Trustees. Also pictured are Craig Larson, left, newly elected Ames Visual and board chair; and Doris Graham, newly elected vice chair. Performing Arts Public School in St. Louis, was elected to the board to represent Subdistrict 1 in 2012. Subdistrict 1 includes the Hazelwood, Ferguson/Florissant, Riverview Gardens, Jennings, Pattonville, Ritenour, University City, Normandy, Clayton and Ladue school districts. Other trustees are outgoing Board Chair Libby Fitzgerald (Subdistrict 4), Melissa Hattman (Subdistrict 1), Hattie Jackson (Subdistrict 2), and Joan McGivney (Subdistrict 3), who was re-elected to the board this past April. Subdistrict 2 includes north St. Louis City. Subdistrict 3 includes south St. Louis City and small portions of adjacent St. Louis County.
tire community. The fair is sponsored by the Hazelwood School District and the Hazelwood PTA Council.
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Fun Summer Activities for Parents and Kids School’s out and parents are in search of great summer activities to do with their kids. With seemingly endless hours to fill, finding enough fun and practical ideas to entertain kids can seem hard. From outdoor physical activities to indoor crafts and fun with food, there are countless summer family activities for kids. Try these options the next
time you’re looking for something to do: Fun with Food Kids love pasta. It comes in various shapes, sizes and colors, plus it’s easy to make and good to eat. In her new kids cookbook Noodlemania!, Melissa Barlow serves up 50 imaginative recipes for adults and kids to prepare together. Barlow’s book includes pasta recipes for
Bewitching Fairytale for All Ages Guest review by Mindy Sansoucie, Missourian staff. In the quiet greenery of the English countryside lies the magical Hempstock farm and the heart of Neil Gaiman’s new novel, The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Our narrator is a middle-aged man who has found himself back near his childhood home for a funeral. Although he remains unnamed throughout the novel, we quickly become acquainted with our unreliable narrator as he tells us the darkly enchanting story of his childhood neighbors, the Hempstocks. Distraught from the funeral, our narrator finds himself sitting beside a pond on the Hempstocks’ farm reminiscing about the summer of his 7th birthday. Three women, Lettie, her mother Ginnie, and her grandmother lived on a farm at the end of the lane. This isn’t just any farm, but one with an ocean inside of a pond and a moon that’s continually full. This moon, we learn, is the handiwork of old Mrs. Hempstock. She prefers to work by the light of a full moon. The fairytale magic surrounding these women is not the sort one expects from normal witches. Rightly so, according to old Mrs. Hempstock, who believes casting spells is “common” and the Hempstocks are not commoners. They are, however, magical creatures, much like ones Gaiman fans may recognize from his novel American Gods. They can “snip” away pieces of time and sew them back together, creating or erasing memories, and people. They are not witches, but something grander that encompasses more, guardians of a portal to the universe. They conjure up more than a few love spells around the cauldron. A series of events, beginning with a local suicide, stitch themselves together to form a plot resembling a patchwork quilt. The Ocean’s surreal reality produces ghouls such as Ursula Monkton, fleas, hunger bird varmints, and kittens that grow out of weeds. Pick up a magnifying glass and a British accent, remember your 7-year old self and play a little. Follow the lines of stitch work for a rewarding read, but beware; Gaiman isn’t afraid to snip a few threads himself. The Ocean at the End of the Lane may stand on shelves with adult fiction, but the whimsical Brothers Grimm-like narration allows it to slide onto shelves with Gaiman’s young adult novels as well. Fans of The Graveyard Book and even Coraline may safely, and likely eagerly, pick up “Ocean.” Once again, Gaiman has written an enjoyable read for all ages. Reprinted with permission. Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2013.
hot and cold main dishes, salads and even desserts. Noodlemania! also includes interesting math facts, cooking tips, colorful photos and fun pasta trivia to keep kids learning while whipping up their playful pasta creations. Try this Little Ladybug Salad recipe with your kids: • 2 cups mini penne • 1 container cherry or grape tomatoes • 1 can sliced black olives, drained • 3/4 cups mini pepperoni • 3/4 to 1 cup Bernstein’s
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Scavenger Hunt Children enjoy hunting for hidden treasure. A scavenger hunt gives them a chance to Cook the pasta; drain and explore, get some exercise and rinse with cold water and then think creatively. Select some let cool completely. common things for your kids to Wash the tomatoes and then find—playing cards, pinecones, set three of the biggest and most or shiny rocks—and hide them oblong-shaped tomatoes aside. around the house and yard. Cut the rest in half or quarters. Compile a list and give point In a large bowl, combine the values to each item—the harder pasta and the cut tomatoes. the hiding spot, the more points Add the drained sliced olives, it’s worth. Have children take keeping several slices out with bags and start hunting! Once the reserved tomatoes. Stir in time is up, check the found the mini pepperoni. Toss with items and add the points. the dressing and refrigerate until ready to serve. Knock, Knock Encourage your young jokesters to spend the afternoon crafting some unique stand-up routines. To create an authentic comedy-club feel, find a brick wall to use as a backdrop, lend your kids your loudest sports coats and punch up their punch lines with your best ba-dumTSH. A child who doesn’t want to tell jokes can be the emcee, introducing the performers and encouraging the crowd to enjoy the show. For a free sampler of summertime activities, recipes and crafts for parents and kids visit www.Quirkbooks.com. With a little imagination, even the most boring day can quickly turn memorable!
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Hollywood pundits like to predict which films will bomb weeks before they open. After the The Lone Ranger fulfilled negative predictions and White House Down bombed badly, box office watchers are now looking for the next epic failure. All eyes recently turned to Pacific Rim, an expensive popcorn Pacific Rim photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures adventure with a price tag as big as its robotic heroes. Naysayers believed the film was going to crash and burn, but director Guillermo del Toro created an enjoyable movie with honest-to-goodness family appeal. According to the story, a breach between dimensions allows creatures known collectively as Kaiju to cross over into this world. To survive, humanity had to build monsters of their own, powerful battle robots known as Jaegers (“Hunters”). Two human pilots link minds in order to control these massive creations. As the Kaiju War drags on, the whole world is pushed to the brink of economic collapse. To make matters worse, the attacks become more and more frequent, leading to the destruction of countless Jaegers and the death of several pilots. With Guillermo del Toro at the controls, Pacific Rim is a fun, heroic adventure that is suitable for the whole family. Charlie Hunnam stars as Raleigh Becket, a pilot who loses his brother and partner in a horrific
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attack. Grieving and stricken with survivor’s guilt, Raleigh takes himself out of the Jaeger program, but his skills are still in demand five years later. Actress Rinko Kikuchi has some great scenes as Mako Mori, an engineer who knows more about Jaegers than anyone. Mako desperately wants to become a pilot, but the commanding officer holds her back for personal reasons. Mako and Raleigh have some nice romantic moments, especially when they square off during training. Comic relief comes in the form of Ron Perlman as Hannibal Chau. This war profiteer and his team extract organs from dead Kaiju, making a handsome profit on their remains. Charlie Day also is hilarious as Dr. Newton Geiszler, a scientist who figures out a way to link his mind with the monsters. Perlman and Day steal the film when their characters have to work
together. Pacific Rim is one of those films that lives or dies by word of mouth. The storyline is intelligent and any movie with giant robots battling monsters has got to make the kids happy. It isn’t impossible for it to build an audience over time instead of dying the quick death most people are expecting. Pacific Rim, rated PG-13 for sequences of intense scifi action and violence throughout and brief language, 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 Tryouts for the Pro Soccer Team Do you have what it takes to play indoor soccer with the pros? The St. Louis Ambush are giving you the opportunity to show your talent and skill and possibly begin a new career as a professional indoor soccer player. The Ambush were awarded a franchise to begin play in the Major Indoor Soccer League for the 2013-14 season, which begins in November to play at the Family Arena. The team will be coached by indoor soccer legend Daryl Doran. Tryouts are slated for August 3 and 4 at the team’s official training facility, Vetta Sports, located at 1425 St. Peters Cottleville Road, St. Peters. The tryouts are open to male soccer players ages 18 years and older. College players with remaining eligibility are not permitted in the tryout as per NCAA rules and regulations. Current professional players must have a letter of release from their current club in order to participate. Go to www.StLouisAmbush.com to get all the details. *Help wanted: soccer players Pro Soccer Coach Leaves Illinois Piasa, the professional indoor soccer team now in their fourth season in the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL), is losing its coach. GM Matt Wil-
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Sports liams and Head Coach Jason Norsic have mutually agreed that Norsic will step down because of other work and family commitments. Piasa has begun the process of finding his replacement. “It’s unfortunate, but it had to happen. He and I discussed what was needed moving forward and decided that with Jason and Jessica’s new baby girl, and several other factors, that he needed to step down so we could start looking for someone that could commit to us full time.” said Matt Williams, Illinois Piasa general manager. The Norsic’s gave birth to their first child, daughter Ava, on May 11. “I wish I could have continued to coach the team, but there is just too much going on for me and my family to give them my full attention at this time. We parted on good terms. I’m friends with Matt and many of the Piasa players and want nothing but success for them.” said Jason Norsic. Williams added “Being a parent is an extremely important job and right now that’s where his focus needs to be. We wish Jason and his family the best.” *Help wanted: soccer coach Training Camp For Rams Starts Thursday Make sure you look for me, Gary B, and say ‘Hi’ at the next Rams event. I will be in my Ram’s camouflage shirt working with the Security group again this year. Bring your camera and take a picture with me, and I will put it on this page! I’ll be ready to take a picture with you on any of these days: Thursday, July 25 at 3:30pm; Friday, July 26 at 3:30pm; Saturday, July 27 at 5:30pm; Monday, July 29 at 3:30pm; Wednesday, July 31 at 3:30pm; Thursday, August 1 at 5:30pm; Friday, August 2 at 3:30pm; Saturday, August 3 Scrimmage at 12:30pm at Edward Jones Dome; Monday, August 5 at 3:30pm; Tuesday, August 6 at 3:30pm; Saturday, August 10 at 3:30pm; Monday, August 12 at 3:30pm; Thursday, August 15 at 3:30pm; Friday, August 16 at 11:15am; Monday, August 19 at 3:30pm; Tuesday, August 20 at 4pm, or Wednesday, August 21 at 3:30pm. For more information about training camp, please visit the Rams’ website at www.stlouisrams.com. For up-to-date practice schedules, call the training camp hotline at 314.982.7267. *A new year of excitement 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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Pan Seared Rib Eye with Balsamic Glaze and Crispy Salted Potato Wedges
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Makes 4 to 6 servings Serve with Las Rocas Garnacha, a vibrant and versatile red wine with rich dark berry flavors and aromas. Ingredients: For Crispy Fingerling Potatoes 1 pound small Yukon gold potatoes cut into wedges Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon roughly chopped fresh rosemary leaves, plus a couple of sprigs For Steaks Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 3/4-pound bone in rib-eye steaks, about 1-inch thick 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Directions: For potatoes Place the potatoes in saucepan and cover with cold, salted water. Set over high heat
and bring to boil. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes depending on size of potatoes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Pat potatoes dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set potatoes aside and begin steak. For steak Sprinkle large cast-iron skillet with kosher or coarse salt; heat skillet over high heat for about 8 minutes, then add steaks. Sear until steaks are crusted brown, about 4 minutes; turn steaks. Sear to desired doneness or about 6 more minutes for medium rare. Transfer to cutting board and let rest while you make sauce. Wipe out pan and add shallot; cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Slowly add vinegar
and 1 tablespoon of water and bring to a boil. Stir continuously until reduces and thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat, swirl in butter, and season with pepper to taste. Drizzle sauce over steaks just before serving. To finish potatoes: Heat olive oil in large skillet over high heat. When hot, add seasoned potatoes, cut side down, and rosemary. Cook until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Goat Cheese Crostini with Grilled Peaches, Serrano Ham and Marcona Almonds Makes 1 dozen crostini Serve with Las Rocas Rosé, a fruit-forward seasonal wine with notes of raspberry and strawberry. Ingredients: 12 slices French bread, sliced on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices Extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 thinly sliced pieces Serrano ham 2 ripe peaches, halved, pitted and sliced into 12 thin wedges 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon roughly chopped Marcona almonds Directions: Preheat grill. Brush each slice of bread on one side with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill, oil-side down until lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from grill and place a piece Serrano ham on each. Drizzle peaches with 1 table-
Ingredients: 1 orange 1 cup blackberries and or raspberries 1 vanilla bean, cut in half 3 cups Las Rocas Garnacha wine 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup whole milk 1 1/4-ounce packet unflavored powdered gelatin 2 cups whole Greek style yogurt Fresh mint sprigs for garnish Directions: Remove a wide, 2-inch-long strip of zest from orange with sharp paring knife. Peel and segment orange and toss with blackberries, cover and refrigerate. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean. Place seeds and pod in small saucepan. Add wine, 1/3 cup sugar and orange zest strip. Simmer over medium-low heat until reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 35 minutes. Discard vanilla bean pod and zest strip. Cool completely. Set aside 1/4 cup for serving. Combine milk with remaining 1/3 cup sugar in medium saucepan. Sprinkle in gelatin and let stand, undisturbed, until gelatin softens, about 4 minutes. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until gelatin and sugar are just dissolved (do not boil); let cool. Whisk in 1 cup of wine reduction and yogurt until smooth. Pour into six 6-ounce ramekins or jars, cover and refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours or overnight. If using ramekins, dip bottom of each ramekin in warm water to loosen. Invert each panna cotta onto a plate. If using jars, skip this step. Drizzle panna cottas with reserved wine reduction and garnish with oranges and berries and sprig of fresh mint.
spoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Grill peaches until grill marks appear, turning once, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Place warm grilled peaches on top of each crostini and sprinkle each with crumbled goat cheese and Marcona almonds. Drizzle them lightly with additional olive oil. Serve. www.something-printed.com
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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 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 25, August 15 & 29: New Solutions to ADHD
Free Seminar. 7-8pm. At 11710 Old Ballas Rd. Ste. 205, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. Meet the team from St. Louis Neurotherapy Institute and learn more about their non-medical (drugless, noninvasive approach) treatment for ADHD children and teens. . More info by calling 314.983.9355 or www.StlNueroTherapy.com. Reservations Required. 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 com-
munity 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: Flea Market and Farmers Market 8am-1pm. Knights of Columbus #2951 Duschesne Council 50. 50 Saint Francois in Florissant. For more information call 314837-0033 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 Memories: A Day of Cropping, Organizing and Preserving Precious Photos 9am – 8pm, $25 per person, 636.939.9383 August 2: Steak Night Florissant Valley VFW Post
4105 from 4pm - 7pm. Please join us, all profits go to support Veterans. 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: Flea Market Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 from 8am - 1pm. Tables are $10. Contact Nick for table reservations 314.503.1303. August 10: Veteran’s Breakfast Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 from 8am - 10am. Please join us, all profits go to support Veterans. 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. August 14: Free Harmonica All-Star Show 7pm. At the Renaissance St.
Louis Airport Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Rd. Performers are professional players attending the 50th Anniversary Convention of SPAH (Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica) . No tickets required: just contact 636.532.1032 or wedpmshow@ gatewayharmonicaclub.org to register and get free parking pass for hotel lot. August 16: Kids Get Free Harmonica Lesson from the Pros 9 - 11:30am. At the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Rd. Ages 7 and up. Program includes free harmonica, free song book, free lunch and free lesson plus entertainment by professional harmonica players. Limited enrollment; reservations required. Contact 314.302.3219 or kids@ gatewayharmonicaclub.org to make reservations and get free parking pass for hotel lot. August 17: Country/Gospel Free Harmonica Concert Showcases Big Stars 10am - Noon. At the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Rd. “How Sweet the Sound” program includes Buddy Greene, Charlie McCoy, Jimi Lee, Steve Baker, Todd Parrott and Phil Duncan. No tickets required: just contact 636.477.0354 or satamshow@ gatewayharmonicaclub.org to register and get free parking pass for hotel lot. August 28: Citizen Police Academy Course Starting August 28 thru October 16 from 6:30-9:30pm. Florissant Police Station. For more information call Officer Andy Haarmann at 314-830-6042
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September 6: 11th Annual Charity Golf Scramble At the Golf Club of Florissant. Benefiting the Backstoppers of St. Louis & Responder Rescue. For more information call 314.486.6305 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 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 Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604.
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Lady Luck Is Overrated I experienced a serendipitous event yesterday. I opened a can of chicken noodle soup for lunch and found some chicken in it! In fact, several chunks appeared with the first spoonful. I know a good luck omen when I see it. With an omen like this, I took advantage of it before Lady Luck lost her good mood. After I finished the soup, I drove to a lottery ticket outlet and bought a handful. I’ll soon be rich! You’re probably thinking, “If you found a good luck omen, surely you would visit a gambling boat.” Perhaps you’re right, but I’m paranoid after some friends lost their homes because of a gambling habit. Of course they should have known better, but they probably didn’t pay attention to good luck omens...like finding chicken in noodle soup. I believe Lady Luck might not like gambling boats because the gamblers who lose blame her for it. She would know the nearby gambling boat was originally a real riverboat moored along the river bank. It made so much money, it became a boatin-a-moat...or perhaps a ship-in-a-moat surrounded by sheet piling to protect it from floods, dry spells and IRS agents. It doesn’t have any moat monsters, although I saw a security guard that might pass for one. I’ll stick to the lottery for my good luck omen. Winnings would be in the millions instead of thousands, anyway. The most popular omen is the celebrated four-leaf clover. When I was a kid, I searched a nearby clover patch searching for one in vain. Lady Luck was probably in one of her bad moods. This meant no four-leaf clover. A week later, I tripped on a stone when passing through that clover patch and hurt my knee. While I sat cursing my knee and torn blue jeans my Mother had just
patched, I discovered a four-leaf clover. Is there such a thing as a bad luck four-leaf clover? My father told me I should make my own luck. I mulled that over for a while. I figured if I made my own luck and had that four-leaf clover to boot, I could surely impress a girl I had a crush on by performing various antics on the school’s playground equipment. She smiled when I hung off the top of the swing-set by my knees. She laughed heartily when I fell off and landed on my head. While I groaned in pain, she told me I was dumb and merrily skipped away. I decided luck was overrated. When I got home, I fed that four-leaf clover to the neighbor’s goat. The next day, the goat disappeared and was never seen again. Yikes! I’m sure I’ll win the lottery. I’ll use some of it to impress a woman I have a crush on. I’ll wear a high-dollar suit and rent a limo. Then I’ll send her two dozen roses and ask her if she would accompany me to the most expensive restaurant in town for a candlelight dinner. I just know she’ll come because big bucks almost always override Lady Luck. Maybe we’ll stop by a playground on the way, and I’ll hang by my knees from the swing set. If she laughs and calls me dumb, I’ll slip a four-leaf clover in her dinner salad at the expensive restaurant when she isn’t looking. 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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