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Southeast Middle School teachers Dominic Lenoir, Amber Benge and Erneice Jackson participate in the community walk.
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Hazelwood School District middle school staff walks to help bridge the gap between home and school
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In preparation to welcome students back, PTSA members and teachers at Hazelwood East Middle, Northwest Middle and Southeast Middle schools participated in Community Walk events. The purpose of the community walk is to bridge the communication gap between home and school. It is also an opportunity for HSD staff ’s first interaction with students and their families to be a positive one. The approach is personalized by staff going door-to-door introducing themselves and inviting families to Meetthe-Teacher/Open House nights. The intended outcome for community walk events is for parents to feel welcome and valued as a part of the educational process. This is the first year teachers at
NWMS have participated in this activity; SEMS and EMS have been participating in community walks for several years. Dr. Katy Chambers, principal at HNWMS, said teachers are using the theme “discovering connections” to guide their work this year, and carried the theme into the community walk. “One of the connections that we are hoping to discover is between Northwest staff and Northwest families,” said Chambers. “Participating in the community walk provided our staff with the opportunity to have positive interactions with many of our families in the students’ home environments. This was also a chance for the staff to ask our families about their expectations for See COMMUNITY WALK page 2
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COMMUNITY WALK from cover the school year and compare to expectations that they have of their own children’s schools.” Thirty-one pairs of teachers canvassed the neighborhoods to meet parents and students and ask the following question: What are your hopes/expectations for _____’s experience at Northwest Middle this year? Kathleen Naudi, an eighth-grade science teacher, and her canvassing partner Kyle Brophy, an eighth-grade communication arts teacher, both said they enjoyed the activity. Naudi said she was happy to receive good ideas from the parents they visited. “I think the community walk was a good idea. We discussed our perspectives earlier in the day. It was nice to be able to get out and hear from the parents too. They had a lot of good ideas we can build on,” said Naudi. “The students had good ideas too. We met one student who said he wanted nice teachers. That shows us that relationships are important to the students too.” Brophy said seeking the parents’ input will be helpful. “We care about our students, and we want to hear from the parents and the students about how we can improve. This helped us accomplish that away from the school setting,” said Brophy. “We know what we think we need to do to improve the school, but it’s good to hear from the parents about what they think we should do.” Jim Potter, the father of a sixth-grader, said he was pleasantly surprised to open his door and meet teachers.
“I think it was very nice and helpful of the teachers to take the time to come and see us. I’ve never seen this before,” said Potter. “Anytime you can help the communication between the parents and the teachers, I’m all for that. This activity just goes to show how committed our teachers are to our students. It’s fantastic.” Chambers said she received more positive feedback during a debriefing. “Our staff felt welcomed and encouraged by the positive responses from our families,” said Chambers. “Our staff also discovered the diversity of our community and reflected on their own teaching practices in meeting the needs of all students. “This was the most productive time spent during our back-to-school professional development. Teachers were reflective of their own teaching practices when considering varied student needs and families’ expectations, families were welcomed and ensured of a positive start to the new school year, and students witnessed the power of education when home and school get together and talk.” Overall, the home visits by the staff from the schools participating were well received. Students and parents were appreciative of the personal contacts. Many families were surprised to meet Superintendent Dr. Grayling Tobias and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lisa Strauther as they also participated in some of the community walk events.
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St. Louis Joins Movement to Double Lung Cancer Survival at Free to Breathe
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Champion the lung cancer cause by registering today for the fourth annual Free to Breathe 5K Walk and 1-Mile Walk on September 28 at Creve Coeur Park in Maryland Heights. The inspirational event will bring the community together to raise funds that will fuel groundbreaking research necessary for making the dramatic breakthroughs in early detection and treatment that can save lives. All proceeds support the National Lung Cancer Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival by 2022. For more information, to register or donate, visit www. FreetoBreathe.org/stlouis. The event is happening Saturday, September 28 at Tremayne Shelter, Creve Coeur Park, 13725 Marine Avenue in Maryland Heights. 8:30am – Registration and check-in open 9:30am – Welcoming and rally 9:45am – Walk starts If you register online by September 25, the cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 10. If you register by mail, the cost is $23 for adults and $13 for children under 10. Your registration must be received by September 23. The cost to register the day of the event is $25 for adults and $15 for children under 10. Registration begins at 7am.
Gateway Jazz Festival After a long hiatus, the Gateway Jazz Festival returns to St. Louis. Sponsored by the St. Louis Jazz Club, the new Gateway Festival will take place on Sunday and Monday, September 1 – 2 at the Doubletree Hotel, 1973 Craigshire Road, St. Louis. The New Gateway Festival will feature seven bands that have performed at jazz festivals and cruises all across the United States and internationally. The great St. Louis Ragtimers from those glory days of the Goldenrod Showboat will bring their unique style to Gateway. Festival favorites St. Louis Rivermen, Cornet Chop Suey, and the St. Louis Stompers Classic Jazz Band will anchor the Gateway. The Funky Butt Brass Band will add its New Orleans street style to the festival, and trombone wizard Cody Henry’s Utter Chaos injects something fresh, inventive and contemporary. For those jazz fans who fondly remember the days of pizza parlor sing-alongs, Banjos and Brass will play those happy, unforgettable jazz standards. If you are a musician who wants to get into the action, bring your axe, because the Gateway will host jam sessions. Don’t forget your parasols for the second line. The festival’s first session begins at noon on Sunday with a second evening session. Sessions will continue on Monday from late morning through the early afternoon. The Doubletree affords excellent accommodations and offers special room rates for festival goers. For more information, call 314.972.8298 or 618.234.5117 or log onto www. stlouisjazzclub.org.
To demonstrate the Hazelwood Police Department’s seriousness in getting intoxicated drivers off the road and keeping local roadways safe, the department has scheduled another DWI Sobriety Checkpoint for the weekend of August 23 and 24. It will be held in an undisclosed location somewhere within the city limits. Sobriety checkpoints are a part of the HPD’s efforts to enforce Missouri’s DWI laws and to keep impaired drivers off the roads. Drunk driving is responsible for nearly 30 percent of all Missouri traffic fatalities. In 2012, 230 people were killed and 868 seriously injured in crashes involving an impaired driver. “The low number of motorists we’ve arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) during our most recent sobriety checkpoints indicates that our department has made progress educating the public about the importance of not getting behind the wheel drunk,” Hazelwood Chief of Police Gregg Hall said. “But we must continue stepping up our enforcement of Missouri’s DWI laws in order to protect the citizens we serve from being involved in a possible traffic accident that may cause a serious injury or death.” The consequences of being arrested for drunk driving can be substantial. A person who causes a fatal crash while intoxicated can be charged with involuntary manslaughter, a felony resulting in up to seven years of jail time, a $5,000 fine or both. On a first conviction, a defendant may have his/her license suspended for 90 days, be fined up to $500 and spend
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up to six months in jail. A second conviction results in a 1-year revocation of your license, a fine up to $1,000 and up to a year in jail time. Any person guilty of a second or subsequent intoxication-related traffic offense may be required to have an ignition interlock installed in his/her car before having driving privileges reinstated. Other financial repercussions often include attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential of losing one’s job or job prospects. “Driving drunk is simply not worth all the consequences,” said Chief Hall. “Our message is simple and unwavering, ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.’ If you’re impaired when we pull you over at a sobriety checkpoint or for a traffic stop, you will be arrested.” The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges all citizens to report any vehicle operating in a careless manner. They can call the toll-free 1.800.525.5555 or on their cellular phone at *55. For more information, go to www.savemolives.com.
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Florissant Police Seeks Public’s Assistance in Copper Burglary Investigation The Florissant Police Department has seen an increase in the amount of copper burglaries that are taking place in unoccupied homes within the City of Florissant. A copper burglary is when someone breaks into the residence, and steals copper piping out of the residence. The burglars then sell the stolen copper to scrap yards. The police department wants to remind the residents that several of the people who commit these types of
burglaries have the appearance of people who are working on the property. Too often, neighbors see the burglars, and simply assume that it is someone who is doing some sort of work at the property. The Florissant Police Department is asking the residents to be aware of unoccupied homes within their neighborhoods, and to report any sort of suspicious activity to the police department as the activity is occurring.
Nominate a Lifesaver for the Local American Red Cross 2014 Lifesaver Awards an emergency or ongoing situation. Disaster Relief: Presented to an individual(s) who exhibited heroic efforts in response to a disaster. Emergency Medical: Presented to an individual(s) with a duty to respond who, during a time of crisis, provided extraordinary medical assistance, including CPR and/or first-aid to a person or persons in need. Firefighter: Presented to a professional or volunteer firefighter(s) whose actions were above the call of duty. Water Safety: Presented to an individual(s) who demonstrated heroic efforts in response to an aquatic emergency. Blood Services: Presented to a blood or platelet donor who has gone above the call of duty in responding to the need for blood and/or platelets. Law Enforcement: Presented to a professional police officer(s) or related law enforcement official(s) who exhibited heroism either in an emergency or through an on-going response. Military: Presented to an active, reserve, ROTC or retired member of the Armed Forces, or military supporter, who acted heroically beyond the call of duty. The lifesaver nomination can also be mailed to: American Red Cross Attn: Kelsey Vaughan 10195 Corporate Square Drive St. Louis, MO 63132 For more information on corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jill Myers at 314.516.2790. www.something-printed.com
The American Red Cross is encouraging the community to recognize local heroes by submitting nominations for the 2014 American Red Cross Lifesaver Awards Breakfast. Each year, the American Red Cross honors community members who acted heroically to help someone in critical need. These individuals are nominated in advance by friends and family; the winners will be honored at the Lifesaver Awards Breakfast in March. The criteria to nominate a lifesaver are as follows: the nominee must have responded courageously to someone in acute distress; the lifesaving event must have occurred in the recent past and the nominee must live in the Bi-state area. To nominate a lifesaver, visit the website redcross.org and complete the nomination form before November 1, 2013. The 10 Lifesaver Award categories are included below: Good Samaritan Youth: Presented to an outstanding youth who bravely responded to a potentially life-threatening emergency. Good Samaritan Adult: Presented to an outstanding adult who courageously responded to a potentially life-threatening emergency. Healthcare Professional: Presented to a doctor or nurse who exhibited extraordinary response to
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St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness Rise & Shine for a Cure Yoga Event For the fifth consecutive year, St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) will be partnering with area yoga instructors to host the annual Rise & Shine for a Cure yoga fundraiser to benefit SLOCA. The unique fundand awareness-raising event will be held at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park on Sunday, August 25 from 9am - noon. Guided by Brad Smith’s rhythmic Kirtan music and Patti Pellerito’s resonating Tibetan Bowls, 20 area yoga instructors will lead participants through 108 Sun Salutations; a 12-breath series of yoga poses linked in a row. Participants can do as many or as few of the sun salutation sequences as desired. Chair yoga will be available for those who want to participate on a more gentle level. The event’s guest speaker is Dr. Teresa L. Knight, an OB-GYN, who will speak about ovarian cancer at the beginning of the event. She is the CEO of Women’s Health Specialists of St. Louis and has worked as a consultant for Neodiagnostix, as the gynecology advisor of Endostim and as a scientific advisor for Peak Surgical. Knight is a national speaker for Myriad Genetics and appears monthly on KMOV’s Great Day Saint Louis. It is her hope that through her contributions, she can help women be better educated, in better health, and empowered. The cost to pre-register is $35 per person, or $40 the day of the event. To register online, visit the SLOCA website at www.sloca. org/yoga. For specific questions regarding Rise & Shine for a Cure, contact Michelle Abounader at mabounader@charter.net. The Rise & Shine for a Cure yoga fundraiser is just one of the varied events and activities SLOCA has planned to observe National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September. Other scheduled activities include its annual “Turn it Teal” event (9/16) at the Kiener Plaza fountain, and the third annual Trivia Night hosted by the Mercy Hospital-St. Louis oncology nurses and technicians (9/16) at the Von Gontard Conference Center. The St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness mission statement reflects a commitment to impact ovarian cancer survivorship by promoting awareness of early warning signs and standard of care, funding ovarian cancer research, and supporting survivors. For more information about the upcoming Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month events and activities, as well as the St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness organization, visit SLOCA’s website at www.sloca.org.
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The Bridge at Florissant Welcomes New Staff The Bridge at Florissant recently added Rachel Giffhorn and Venus Martz to their staff. Mrs. Giffhorn, General Manager at The Bridge at Florissant, brings more than 10 years of experience in directing senior living operations through strategic planning and effective man- Rachel Giffhorn agement. She is dedicated to North County and is committed to the welfare of seniors. Ms. Venus Martz, Community Relations Manager is a Florissant resident and is married with two children. Her responsibilities at The Bridge at Florissant include acting as the community relations liaison with doctor’s offices, churches, hospitals, senior centers, community and civic organizations; and providing an easy access to
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information and assistance for independent living and assisted living services offered by The Bridge at Florissant. The Bridge at Florissant is located off Parker Road at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. The Bridge is a part of the Century Park family of senior living communities located nationwide. For more information, please visit www. bridgeatflorissant.com.
Interfaith Legal Services for Immigrants FREEDOM ROCKS! Gala & Auction Interfaith Legal Services for Immigrants (ILSI) will honor Dean of the Saint Louis University School of Law Judge Michael Wolff at its annual FREEDOM ROCKS! Gala & Auction on Saturday evening, October 12, 2013 at the Saint Frances Xavier Grand Ballroom, located at St. Louis College Church. FREEDOM ROCKS, this year’s theme for the event, will support the organization’s mission of providing affordable, compassionate, and experienced legal services to those seeking to live in freedom in the United States. Since it was founded in 2001, Interfaith Legal Services for Immigrants has been providing high quality legal services to low-income families on a sliding-scale basis for the past twelve years. Interfaith Legal Services for Immigrants was founded by a group of individuals who were concerned about the need for legal representation of immigrants in Metro St. Louis. ILSI began offering services to low-income individuals and families who could not otherwise afford legal representation. Over the years, ILSI has worked on cases for refugees from political and armed conflicts, addressed family reunification cases where children and parents have been separated, and handled cases for victims of torture and war trauma. The current ILSI Staff and Board Members remain committed to ensuring that individuals and families who need representation in our court system can receive assistance. Honoree Judge Michael A. Wolff was selected as a 2013 award recipient based on his work among the St. Louis area’s immigrant community. Wolff was selected as the Dean of Saint Louis University School of Law in March 2013, bringing an established record of leadership to his new role, having served 13 years on the Missouri Supreme Court and as it’s Chief Justice from 2005-2007, and as a long-time faculty member at the School of Law. Wolff returned to SLU LAW in fall 2011 after retiring from the Court. He served as the inaugural director for the Center
for the Interdisciplinary Study of Law & Advocacy and teaches Civil Procedure in addition to other courses. Wolff was appointed to the Supreme Court of Missouri in August 1998 and served as chief justice for the term of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007. In addition to his judicial duties, he served as chair of the Missouri Sentencing Advisory Commission. The FREEDOM ROCKS! Gala & Auction will feature entertainment, a cocktail reception and a sit-down dinner, along with the awards presentation and relevant speakers. Tickets are $150 per person, and table of 10 is $1,500. Individual and corporate sponsorships at varying levels are also available. For reservations or sponsorship information, contact the FREEDOM ROCKS! Gala & Auction coordinator Allison Hershberger at allison@igniteevents-stl.org or by calling 618.920.8116. For gala details, visit the Interfaith Legal Services for Immigrants website at www.ilsilegal.org.
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Kids In The Middle Renews Contract for Eighth Consecutive Year Kids In The Middle (KITM) recently renewed a $253,000 contract for the eighth consecutive year to continue its School Outreach Counseling (SOC) service. This program provides group and individual counseling services for children in St. Louis City public and private schools. SOC is funded through the Children’s Services Fund, which is administered by the Saint Louis Mental Health Board. The SOC program expands the KITM focus beyond separation, divorce and remarriage by working with children who may be facing traumatic family issues such as the illness or loss of a loved one, domestic or community violence, and homelessness. Five KITM therapists provide these free counseling services during the school day to children referred by their parents/guardians as well as by school counselors, social workers and teachers. In 2012, KITM helped more than 900 children in the SOC program. “We are very fortunate to partner with both the Saint Louis Mental Health Board and the eighteen schools we serve in the City of St. Louis,” said KITM Executive Director Judy Berkowitz. “In the past seven years, we believe we have made a difference in helping kids cope during difficult times. We look forward to serving the kids and community in the upcoming year.” KITM helps children and families transition to a new way of life before, during and after separation and divorce, for the sake of creating healthier futures for all involved. Founded in 1977, KITM is a nationally accredited non-profit agency that provides comprehensive and confidential counseling, education and support services focused on the entire family. KITM is a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis and is located at 2650 S. Hanley Rd. in St. Louis. For more information, call 314.909.9922 or visit their website at www.kidsinthemiddle.org.
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Hazelwood School District Staff Participates in ALICE Safety Training
Before students were welcomed back to school on Monday, August 12, HSD teachers and staff participated in safety workshops for the ALICE program. ALICE stands for alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate. The training was provided by the St. Louis County Police Tactical Operations Unit. ALICE training teaches that finding a safe escape route or disabling a dangerous intruder when practical can be more effective in preventing massive causalities. The training teaches that assessing a situation correctly and responding appropriately is the most effective way to save lives. Participants engage in mock scenarios in classrooms to practice what they have learned. During the 2012-2013 school year, all District safety measures, procedures and plans were revised. One of the components of the revision was to include the ALICE training. All employee groups in the District will receive the training. “We have worked diligently to update our safety procedures and practices,” said Julia Burke-Thorpe, assistant superintendent for student services. “The ALICE workshops are effective trainings for our staff. I would like to thank members of the St. Louis County Police Tactical Operations Unit for leading the training, along with the Florissant and Hazelwood police departments, for their support.” “Safety is our No. 1 priority. We have the safety and best interests of our students in mind at all time and this is just another measure to ensure that we are doing all that we can to equip our staff with the knowledge required to protect our children,” said Burke-Thorpe.
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Columbia College 40th Anniversary On Aug. 29 Columbia College will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Adult Higher Education program, which coincides with the anniversary of the college’s first Nationwide Campus location, based in St. Louis. Established in 1973, the St. Louis campus is one of 34 Adult Higher Education campuses across the country. Columbia College has a very strong connection to the St. Louis area, as the college’s Adult Higher Education program began in response to requests from Army recruiters in the St. Louis area for flexible education opportunities. In 1973, the college established the Extended Studies Division to educate adult and military learners beyond the confines of Columbia, with the St. Louis campus leading the way. Today, Columbia College’s Adult Higher Education program serves more than 30,000 students annually and has been recognized as a national leader in adult education. With courses meeting in the evening, Columbia College offers five sessions a year, starting in August and running in October, January, March and June. For more information, visit www.ccis.edu.
Back to School Fair On Saturday, August 3, hundreds of students, parents and members of the community attended the Hazelwood School District and the Hazelwood PTA Council’s Seventh Annual Back-to-School Fair, held at the St. Louis Outlet Mall.
Dr. John Koeneker, principal at Walker Elementary School, says hello to a new kindergarten student. Dr. Koeneker is the new principal at Walker Elementary.
Dr. Maxine Valdez, principal at Townsend Elementary School, meets some returning Townsend Elementary students. Dr. Valdez is the new principal at Townsend Elementary.
North County Kids Return to Class, Packing More than a Backpack As North County schools prepare to open their doors for another year of learning, most parents are shopping for back-to-school bargains using a school-issued supply list as their guide. But this year, North County kids are thinking beyond their own backpacks and buying supplies for kids they have never met. Families in North County are stocking up on items for Operation Christmas Child—a massive year-round project of Samaritan’s Purse an international Christian relief and evangelism organization—where participants fill shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, necessity items and letters
of encouragement for kids overseas. “Individuals and families can take advantage of all the Back to School sales to purchase items to pack in their shoe box gifts. The great price allows you to help more children in need,” says Operation Christmas Child local volunteer, Jim McCaughan. This shoe box packing effort, requiring months of organization and preparation, will reach some 8.5 million kids who are suffering because of natural disaster, disease, war, terrorism, famine and poverty. For many of these children, the shoe box will be the first gift they have ever received. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has hand-delivered shoe box gifts to more than 86 million hurting children in some 130 countries. How Can I Help Needy Kids Worldwide? It’s Simple! Prepare - Help enlist families, churches, scout troops, community groups and businesses to take advantage of back-toschool sales by collecting school supplies for shoe box gifts. Pack - Fill shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, necessity items and a letter of encouragement and drop off the gift boxes at a collection site near you during National Collection Week. Step-by-step shoe box packing instructions are available at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ. For more information on www.lcca.com how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call Linda Logsdon, area coordinator, at 636.300.3190 or visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ. National Collection Week for gift-filled shoe boxes is November 14-21; however, shoe box gifts are collected all year at the Samaritan’s Purse headquarters in Boone, N.C.
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FFSD Receives Exemplary School Bus Maintenance Award The Ferguson-Florissant School District has received an Exemplary School Bus Maintenance Award from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Exemplary School Bus Maintenance Award is given to school districts that achieve 90 percent or higher scores on annual school bus maintenance inspections over 20 consecutive years. Ferguson-Florissant is one of only three school districts in Missouri with a large fleet of more than 75 buses to receive the honor. “Our commitment to the safety of our stu-
dents is reflected in the excellent inspection records of our school bus fleet,” said Dr. Art McCoy, superintendent of the Ferguson-Florissant School District. “We are very proud of this achievement and of our bus maintenance staff whose dedication make such an award possible.” The District earned a 99 percent grade on the 2013 bus inspections. The single bus that did not pass an initial inspection was passed on a second inspection after the correction of a minor defect. The Ferguson-Florissant School District operates 82 school buses.
At-Promise Student Graduation Program The Ferguson-Florissant School District recently received $5,000 from AT&T for its AtPromise Student Graduation Program, a dropout prevention program for high school students. The contribution is targeted to specifically help students get their GED and graduate from high school with a diploma. “The Ferguson-Florissant School District is very pleased to partner with AT&T to provide high quality services to the community. We are Pictured, left to right, is Sen. Gina Walsh (D, 13th District); AT&T regional director Mr. Craig Felzien and excited and delighted to Dr. Art McCoy, superintendent of the Ferguson-Florissant School District receive these funds and ate from high school ready for college and caknow that it will aid in increasing our graduation rates as well as pro- reers. Among the most significant corporate viding enrichment opportunities for students,” educational initiatives in the U.S., AT&T Aspire said Art McCoy, Superintendent for the Fergu- has already impacted more than one million son-Florissant School District. “More than 200 students across all 50 states since the program students benefited from these funds last year. launched in 2008. With more than $100 million Thirty-two students received their diploma invested since 2008, AT&T Aspire has expandthrough alternative means and more than 175 ed its efforts with an additional quarter-billion other students had enrichment sessions with dollar financial commitment planned over 5 teachers including robotics and college visits. years. AT&T is building on its commitment to In trying economic times, partnerships such as these make it possible to provide high quality tackle high school success and college/career readiness for students at-risk of dropping out education opportunities for all students.” The At-Promise Student Graduation Program of high school through a much larger, “socially helps Ferguson-Florissant high school students innovative” approach. Social innovation enget their diploma and incorporates the com- gages people and technology to bring different ponents of the state-supported Missouri Op- approaches, new solutions and added resourction GED Program, which is designed to target es to challenging social problems. As part of students who have the capabilities to complete AT&T’s commitment to using social innovative high school graduation requirements. AT&T’s approaches, AT&T has engaged local organizacontribution will enable the FFSD to provide tions like the Ferguson-Florissant School Disthe GED test to as many as 36 students in the trict, recognizing that local educators can play 2013-2014 school year – helping students re- an important role in directly impacting students main in school as they prepare to take the test in their communities. and graduate upon its successful completion. “Thanks to the support of AT&T, the Ferguson-Florissant School District will be able to help more students graduate from high school,” said State Senator Gina Walsh. “Education is the key to our children’s financial future and the economic growth of our state. By working together as community partners, we can remove obstacles for the paths of students and help them reach their full potential.” AT&T’s support for the AtPromise Student Graduation Program is part of the company’s AT&T Aspire initiative, which is a commitment to help more students gradu-
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Culinary Institute Following the strong interest in the reception held in St. Louis this past spring by The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), the college is returning to meet with more students who want prestigious careers in the food world— from top chefs, pastry chefs, and bakers to leaders in catering, research and development, education, food styling, food journalism, and many other food-related fields. The CIA is the world’s premier not-for-profit culinary college. The reception in St. Louis will be held at Herbie’s, 405 North Euclid Ave., on Monday, August 26 at 7pm. The evening is hosted by Aaron Teitelbaum, who earned his bachelor’s degree in culinary arts management from the CIA in 2001 and is now co-owner of Herbie’s. Attendees will have their college application fee waived and may qualify for significant tuition grants. In addition, the college is offering $3.6 million in new scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year. This is above and beyond the already significant scholarships from the college and industry partners, as well as state and federal grants, work study programs, and GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon benefits for veterans. The CIA offers associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts; and bachelor’s degrees in culinary management, baking and pastry management, and culinary science. Students may also pursue concentrations in beverage management, farm-to-table cooking, and Latin cuisines. To learn more about the reception or to find out about available entry dates, please contact The Culinary Institute of America at 800.CULINARY (285.4627) or visit www.ciachef.edu.
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Kathi Appelt’s newest, The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, is a folklorish novel about a swamp where two brother raccoons run the show. Bingo and J’miah are the official scouts, taking their orders from the legendary Sugar Man, “taller than his cousin Sasquatch,” with “hands as wide and big as palmetto ferns.” Bingo and J’miah live in the swamp in a dilapidated 1949 DeSoto where they pay strict attention to edicts delivered over the car radio. Whenever a storm hits the swamp, lightning strikes set the radio buzzing with light and sound. The raccoons live by strict orders to wake the sleeping Sugar Man if an emergency comes to the swamp. That’s no easy task because the giant is guarded by Gertrude, his rattlesnake pal. But the raccoons have no choice but to shake the giant awake when the swamp comes under attack by a pack of feral hogs, and a gator wrestler set on turning the natural area into a theme park. It’s Bingo and J’miah to the rescue in this highly entertaining read, peppered with Appelt’s colloquial humor, a voice that’s sure to win you over, Sister.
Bed Bugs Invading College Campuses: Expert Tips for College Students Returning to School As college students pack their bags to head back to school, they might want to think about the potential of bed bugs living in their dorm room. There has been a significant increase in bed bug infestations in recent years, and college campuses are on the list of hot spots where these pests congregate, which also includes hotels, motels and multi-family housing complexes. Bed bugs are harder to eliminate in multi-unit buildings like dorms because the insects are transient, attaching themselves to clothing or items that end up moving from room to room. Items that land on the floor, particularly clothing and bed linens, may be an easy target for bed bugs to attach themselves. A recent survey presented by the National Pest Management Association indicated 47 percent of pest professionals treat college dorms for infestations. The same survey revealed 67 percent of pest management professionals say clutter is the biggest challenge to infestation prevention. While bed bugs do not transmit disease to humans, they can leave red, itchy bite marks, especially on the neck, arms and legs, which may be exposed while sleeping. The Rentokil Companies (Ehrlich Pest Control, Western Exterminator, and Presto-X Pest Control) want college students and their parents to be aware of these pests and offer the following advice: Identifying bed bugs is easy. Adult bed bugs are about one-quarter of an inch long or about the size of an apple seed and resemble a flat apple seed or lentil. While bed bugs are most often found in mattresses and box springs, they can also conceal themselves behind baseboards, wallpaper, upholstery, electrical switch plates and beneath cushions in chairs and sofas. Prevention includes: • Second-hand furniture, especially mattresses and box springs, should be thoroughly examined for signs of a bed bug infestation before being brought into a dorm or home. • Fit mattresses, box springs and pillows with protective covers before you put on linens. These bed bug and dust-mite proof encasements eliminate bed bug entry and escape points. They are available for consumers at the Rentokil Companies’ local branches. • Keep bed linens on the bed and off the floor. • Regularly inspect sleeping areas and check mattress seams for pepper-like stains, which indicate bed bug activity. • Bed bugs tend to live within eight feet of a sleeping area. Remove clutter around these areas where bed bugs can hide. • Visitors should not place backpacks or belongings onto the bed or cushioned furniture. Parents and students should not overlook this important part of their college survival kit. College dorms aren’t always thought of as havens of austerity, but they don’t need to be a beacon for bed bugs either. Close living quarters, visiting friends and cluttered living space are inviting accommodations for bed bugs. Careful inspection of personal sleeping areas and the implementation of these prevention tips will help keep the bed bugs from biting. For more information, visit www.rentokil.com/us. www.hiddenlakeliving.org
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Director Lee Daniels and ForThe Oscars est Whitaker are making an early are over run at Oscar gold with The Butsix months ler, a thoughtful and understated look at a man who spent his life away, but serving some of America’s most The Butler powerful leaders. Inspired by has already real-life events, this film also shows the changing American raised the bar landscape over the last fifty years. for the rest of Whitaker turns in a solid perthe pack. formance here as Cecil Gaines, a man who saw the worst of humanity as a child. As a sharecropper’s son, he learned how to pick cotton for wealthy plantation owners, but also witnessed firsthand the cruelty of his employers. His parents didn’t survive the experience, however. Acquiring skills needed to survive in a prejudiced world, this young man learns how to be a household servant. Cecil’s skills eventually land him a job in the White House, the place where he bears witness to history while serving meals. Outside, the world may be changing, but Cecil remains steadfast in his duties. Inspired by Eugene Allen, the real-life White House staffer who waited on eight Lee Daniels' The Butler photos courtesy of The Weinstein Company presidents, The Butler is a quiet, elegant Cusack’s surprisingly effective turn as movie punctuated at times by brutal recreations of the Civil Rights Movement. Director Lee Richard Nixon. Alan Rickman of Harry Daniels balances the formality of the White House Potter fame even shows up as Ronald Reawith the winds of change that were blowing across the gan while Jane Fonda turns in an eerily accurate performance as wife Nancy. country in the 1950’s and 60’s. Whitaker is at the top of his game in the title role. Taught to be subservient as a child, Cecil bristles when his son Lewis (David Oyelowo) becomes one of the legendary Freedom Riders. Though he wants change, Cecil always focuses on doing a good job so he can provide for his family. Whitaker towers over a stellar cast that includes Robin Williams as a disillusioned Dwight Eisenhower and John
Returning to big screen, Oprah Winfrey does a nice job as Gloria, Cecil’s wife who grows impatient with his devotion to the White House. Gloria loves her husband, but she doesn’t possess the save sense of honor and duty as her spouse. Winfrey is good, but this is Whitaker’s show from start to finish. Hats off to Lee Daniels, Forest Whitaker, and the late Eugene Allen for showing audiences a different side of American history. The Oscars are over six months away, but The Butler has already raised the bar for the rest of the pack. The Butler, rated PG-13 for some violence and disturbing images, language, sexual material, thematic elements and smoking, 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 Girls & Boys Soccer Clinic There will be a beginners’ Soccer Clinic for Boys and Girls at River’s Edge Sports Complex at 5105 N. Highway 67 in Florissant. There will be six weekly one-hour sessions beginning on Saturday morning, September 7. The first three weeks will focus on specific soccer skills including dribbling, passing and shooting. The last three weeks will be spent applying these skills in game settings with additional practice time for each skill. For more information, parents should call 314.282.3369, or send an email to info@riversedgesportscomplex.com. *Get ready for some education Rams Play Second Exhibition Game
The St. Louis Rams had their first home exhibition game this past weekend with positive and negative results. Many in the stands were outfitted in their favorite player: this duo wanted to impress #55 James Laurinaitis (picture by Ray Rockwell). By the way, the Ram’s cheerleaders kept the crowd happy through the entire game. (picture by Ray Rockwell) The Rams have 92 players on their roster and need to trim to 53 so Coach Jeff
Fisher had to play many to get a glimpse of their abilities, judging them from game one to this game. “Yeah, obviously there are some good things, and there are some things we have to get corrected. When you look at a game, just from a win/ loss perspective and what contributes to that, you’re minus in the takeaway/giveaway category. You convert one third-down, you’ve got very little chance of being successful there. And then we had some penalties; we had some defensive off sides we’ve got to correct and some missed tackles. But, when you start looking at the individual performances, particularly as they relate to some of the younger guys improving from one week to the next, you become encouraged. We have to correct the mistakes and point out the good things that happened and continue to keep the pressure on this football team, especially this week from a preparation standpoint and an improvement standpoint.” Two more exhibition games, then the REAL season. *It’s only exhibition New Hockey Team in St. Charles Looking For A Few Good Men St. Charles Chill, your professional hockey team playing in the Central Hockey League at the Family Arena in October have a Making the Cut Free Agent Tryout. It will be held on August 23-25 with one player guaranteed a spot in the Chill’s 2013 Inaugural Training Camp. - All players must be a minimum of 20 years of age. - Players must bring own equipment and sticks including helmet with visor. - Guarantee of two (2) ice sessions, cuts may be made after Saturday morning session. - Equipment manager on site throughout the camp. Chesterfield Ice Complex (Hardee’s), 16851 North Outer Forty Drive, Chesterfield, MO For more information, go to stcharleschill.com. *Show them what you have 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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It may be hard to believe, but it is already that time of year when families say goodbye to summer and hello to the new school year. In preparation, attention shifts toward to-do lists filled with tasks such as buying school supplies, going clothes shopping and getting sports physicals. What may not be on the list yet is making breakfast a priority. Why is breakfast an important addition to any back-to-school plan? Because this morning meal can help set kids up for success in the classroom. Through research, it has been proven that when you feed a child’s mind with a nutrient-rich breakfast, he or she will perform better in school. A recent report by the American College of Sports Medicine, American School Health Association, GENYOUth Foundation and National Dairy Council shows that kids who eat breakfast in addition to being physically active have better memory, attention and behavior, and
score higher on tests. Not only does breakfast boost brain power, it also leads to improved nutritional status. This is because kids who skip breakfast don’t typically make up for the nutrients they miss at other meals throughout the day. When it comes to building a nutrient-rich breakfast, low-fat and fat-free milk, cheese and yogurt are smart foods to include. Together, they deliver a unique package of nine essential nutrients in a variety of tasty and affordable options. By including dairy in the morning meal, families also put themselves on track to meet the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, which recommends three daily servings of low-fat and fat-free dairy foods for people ages 9 and older. Find nutritious dairy recipes to prepare for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at DairyMakesSense.com. The bottom line is a healthy student is a better student. To feed your child’s mind this school year, fuel
Oatmeal Crème Brûlée Makes 8 servings
them with a nutrient-rich breakfast made with dairy every day. Here are some simple tips: • Keep breakfast foods on hand, like ready-to-eat cereals, yogurts, white and flavored milks and fruit. Kids can help themselves before they head out the door. • Break breakfast boredom by eating foods like a ham and cheese sandwich or pizza. • Take advantage of the School Breakfast Program. It offers a nutritious and convenient option for students who are pressed for time in the morning. • Role model good breakfast behavior. When kids see that breakfast is a priority for adults, they will be more likely to eat it themselves. • Mix breakfast up with milk. For example, prepare oatmeal with milk instead of water. • Use yogurt to whip up a smoothie or build a parfait for a simple kid-friendly breakfast.
Frosty Orange Banana Sipper Makes 1 serving Ingredients: 21 medium banana, peeled, chunked and frozen 3 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate 1 cup low-fat milk 1 container (6 ounces) low-fat vanilla yogurt Directions: Set milk in freezer 30 minutes before using. Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats 1/3 cup Splenda 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 3-1/3 cups fat-free or 1% milk 2 eggs or equivalent amount of egg substitute 2 teaspoons vanilla extract cinnamon (optional) 1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar (more or less to taste) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 8x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 2. Combine milk, eggs and vanilla in large bowl. Add oats, Splenda and salt; mix well. (Add cinnamon to taste, if desired). 3. Pour into baking dish, spread oats as needed. Bake 40-45 minutes or until center jiggles, but is not runny. Edges should be lightly browned and may pull away from dish slightly. Remove from oven. 4. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top. Return to oven and bake until sugar is melted. Turn oven to broil and heat until sugar bubbles and browns slightly (about 1-2 minutes). Allow to cool, cut into 8 servings. 5. Use more brown sugar on top if you want a sweeter dish or a more solid “crust” like that on traditional crème brûlée. For a more filling breakfast, serve with cut up fruit, berries, fat-free yogurt or fat-free whipped topping.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Church September 6 & 20: Fish Fry At Bellefontaine Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd. Children under 6 free. Single: $7.50, Double: $8.50. 314.867.0800 September 13 & 14: St. Sabina Parish Picnic 5 - 11pm on Friday and noon - 11pm on Saturday, 1625 Swallow Lane, Florissant. Carnival rides, games, basket raffle booth, live music, food and drink, Bob Jercinovic 314.839.0840 Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel Of The Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737 Events Now: Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers Meals on Wheels, North County needs volunteers to work a few hours a week. The all-volunteer program delivers hot nutritious meals Monday through Friday to approxi-
mately 150 people generally limited by medical conditions. The service allows some of our residents to live at home who might otherwise have to make other arrangements. Volunteers usually drive once a week and deliver meals on one of 23 different routes in North County. It takes about an hour and a half and drivers are usually done by 12:30. For more information call 314.953.6800. August 22: Veterans Benefits for Seniors Sponsored by Veterans Home Care, Complimentary Breakfast. 9am. 3350 St. Catherine St. (near the Eagan Center) RSVP 314.838.3877. August 22 – 25: Overland Lions Community Fair At Norman Myers Park, 8700 Midland Ave., Overland. Rides, Car Show, food vendors including Bar-B-Q by Presentation Holy Name, musical entertainment, 314.749.1885 or overlandlions@outlook.com August 25: Free Square Dance Night At Florissant Valley Christian Church, 1325 N. Highway 67, 7 - 9pm. 314.839.2134
August 27: Senior Care Fair 10am - 1pm, Garden Villas North 4505 Parker Road, 314.355.6100 , life line screenings, flu vaccinations, blood pressure checks, diet tips, balance testing, BMI testing, healthy treats and more. August 27: Happy Hour Comedy Act “Camping with Marge” 10:30am, Complimentary Lunch, 3350 St. Catherine St. (near the Eagan Center) RSVP 314.838.3877. August 28: 3rd Annual Florissant Old Town Partners & The City of Florissant’s Let’s Luau 6 - 9pm, Rue St. Francois and Rue St. Pierre, live music, games, drinks and food, Hawaiian Ice Snow Cones, limbo contest. www.FlorissantOldTown.com August 28: City of Florissant’s Unveiling of New Plaques for the Walk Through History Program At 5:45 pm in front of 315 rue St. Francois St.
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 September 9: Red Cross Blood Drive At Greater North County Chamber of Commerce office, 420 W. Washington, Florissant, 10am – 2pm. Register: call Jaime Jenkins 314.831.3500 or email Jaime@greaternorthcountychamber.com September 9: Valley Industries First Annual Golf Outing At Spencer T. Olin Golf Course, Alton, Ill. Four-person Scramble, Flight A, B, and C, with optional Skin Game. Registration 11:30am, lunch at noon, shotgun start at 1pm. $125 per person/$500 per team includes lunch, dinner and cart. www. valleyind.net or 314.731.771.
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 314-8306042
September 14: Open House At Rivers Edge Sports Complex 11am – 3pm, 5105 N. Highway 67 in Florissant. Tour the recently-remodeled multi-sport facility, meet professional athletes from St. Louis’ two newest teams: the St. Louis Ambush and the St. Louis Attack. Free snacks and drinks. www. riversedgesportscomplex.com 314.282.3369
August 30: Chicken Dinner Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 from 5m to 8pm. Please join us, all profits go to support Veterans. 314.503.1303
September 14: Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Trivia Night At JFK Community Center, 315 Howdershell, Florissant.
7pm. $20 per person ($160 for a table of 8). Beer and soft drinks included, prize for best “Tropical Themed” table. Sponsorships are available, including Presenting Sponsors, $250; and Round Sponsors, $50. 314.831.3500 or www. greaternorthcountychamber. com September 20: Blood Drive in honor of Frances Beine 9am - 1pm, Steve Robbins Financial Planning, 325 Rue St. Francois, Florissant. 314.839.4600 or Lisa@SteveRobbinsOnline.com. September 27: 13th Annual North County Gala Dance 7-10pm at the James J. Eagan Center. Dress-up event is $15 per person with an 18-Piece Big Band, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. City of Florissant Senior Office at 314.839.7605. Mondays: Karaoke at DeLeo’s Cafe & Deli 2782 North Hwy 67, Florissant, 8 - 10:30pm, 314.839.3880. Mondays: Free Line Dancing 6:30pm, beginners welcome, RSVP 314.838.3877, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Mondays and Wednesdays: Seniors: Exercise with Melanie FREE. Classes are led by a licensed Physical Therapist. 1 pm. 3350 St. Catherine St. (near the Eagan Center) RSVP 314.838.3877
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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 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. Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info 314.344.7220 to enroll.
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.
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 Every Mon. & Tues. in August: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon–1pm 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.
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Smoking Cessation Classes: Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866.SSM.DOCS to register or for more information. SSM DePaul Wellness Center: Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177 SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings: SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617
Speaker’s Bureau: SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159 Ongoing Support Groups Thursdays: Celebrate Recovery 7-9pm. Christcentered recovery program for those dealing with hurts, hangups and harmful behaviors. Salem E-Free Church, 2490 Pohlman Road, Florissant. 314.837.5600 or www.salemefree.org. Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421.
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Joe Morice
Chemotherapy and Miracles Cures Having had cancer and now undergoing another round, one becomes a bit more savvy about cancer cures and myriad side effects. What I have also learned is that survival means getting all the negatives out of your life and start embracing the positives. That may mean negative people as well including those so-called friends and acquaintances you spent time with listening to woes that never seem to end. They’ll be angry, but that grim reaper is one big scary guy you face all by yourself, so don’t sweat it. It’s good to have friends in your corner during this debacle. They’ll be the ones who try to help by just being there if nothing else. Those are some of the positives. The medical pros also believe, as I do, that positive attitudes help the healing process. Sitting around feeling sorry for yourself only makes things worse. My first time made me lose some hair among other things. I never had any nausea problems thanks to modern anti-nausea medicine. As for my hair, it’ll grow back so no big deal, right? I’m not religious. I’m more the type that faces that grim reaper by telling him to take a hike or I’ll take that scythe away from him and cut him down with the weeds. Of course, this might not work but perhaps he’ll
admire my chutzpah and go find a deserving politician to point at instead of me. What I recently found alarming is something new in the field of rip-off artists that have proliferated in recent years. A socalled medical genius has a large cancer clinic in a Southern state where he practices a new brand of cancer cure. Supposedly, his cure earned him a big award in his home country and an acquaintance descended on me and almost begged me to travel to there for consultation. Being a pan-fried skeptic, I did some research on this miracle cure. It involves complicated genetic research, new chemicals and a whole list of items with claims that the current medical experts are trying to discredit this alleged genius because they fear he’ll upset their income apple cart. As it turns out, his theory was invented by others back in the fifties and although studied by many experts since then, none could prove or disprove its veracity...until recently. I’ll skip all the details, but it boils down to just another brand of chemotherapy that has not one record-
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ed incident of actually curing a cancer patient. What I find abhorrent is this doctor allegedly invites desperate, terminally ill cancer patients to travel there for consultation and relieves them of many thousands of dollars after which he pawns them off on subordinates to treat them and becomes unavailable. The huge fees are demanded in advance because the medical insurance people are wise to this cruel scam. The authorities seek to close him down, but I’m told laws against such dubious enterprise are too weak. Of course, there is no end of conspiracy theorists who would believe this is but one more conspiracy. As a pan-fried skeptic, I demand a modicum of proof before yelling “conspiracy!” Show me someone making big bucks from unproven theories and an alarm bell goes off in my hey-wait-aminute thought process. As for my fellow cancer patients, hang in there. But I warn all that a good paint job on a barn often hides the dry rot and rats’ nests. If there is a new miracle cure, it’ll make huge black headlines throughout the world if for no other reason, it’ll save the medical insurance companies billions. 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.