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CSAs like EarthDance provide more than enough produce on a weekly basis. Learn more at www.earthdancefarms.org.

CSAs give people produce and pride in buying local By Shawn Clubb Imagine a crate full of onions, potatoes, summer squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants and beans, and fresh herbs like basil, oregano and thyme. And it’s all been grown just for you. That’s not just a dream, but a reality for many local people who participate in CSAs. Community Supported Agriculture is an arrangement where people buy a season’s worth of produce in advance. In some cases, they receive other locally produced foods, including meat and honey. The arrangement gives farmers working capital up front, while it provides the members with a steady stream of fresh food over the course of the season. Greene’s Country Store in Lake Saint Louis is just one of many places locally that offers a CSA program. The store is now in its second year of operating a CSA. Owner Randy Greene said the store had built relationships with local farmers and he had interest in starting a CSA. When another member of the local community approached him about doing just that, he moved on the opportunity. Greene’s, located at 8612 Highway N, combines products from all of its local growers to provide the CSA. Some people like knowing that their money helps support local farmers. But buying a share in a CSA is not a completely selfless endeavor, Greene said. It has many benefits for the members. “It’s quite a bit cheaper,” he said. “What you’re getting is a much better price vol-

ume-wise for what you’re getting overall [than if you bought the same amount by making weekly trips to the store or farmer’s market].” Plus, Greene said, he is not able to offer the same variety of products in his store as what he can through the CSA. He just doesn’t have the capacity. Another benefit sometimes takes hold of people more than they think. “It changes the way you eat,” Greene said. “I don’t know how many guys tell me that at the end of the season. You hardly eat anything out of a box. You hardly eat any fast food. You have the food you want. It’s a great way to get away from the prepared food or the processed food.” EarthDance, located on the historic Mueller Farm at 233 S. Dade Ave. in Ferguson, is another place that offers a CSA program. It started offering public CSA shares in 2011. Assistant Farm Manager Matt Lebon said the CSA grew from about 40 to 60 shareholders within the last year. EarthDance notes that members are called shareholders, because they are investing in local agriculture. For their investment, they get returns of fresh, seasonal produce. And EarthDance doesn’t simply offer run-of-the-mill produce. We aim to maximize diversity, so we’re growing not just sweet potatoes, or broccoli or cabbage, but we’re growing everything that grows in this region,” Lebon said. “We’re growing dozens and dozens

of crops.” Shared Bounty CSA in Troy is now in its fifth season. Operator Jim Prouhet said the CSA grew steadily for the first four years and then maxed out and can now include 40 to 60 shareholders each year. They have a waiting list for next year. Prouhet grows much of the produce on the farm, but also buys apples and peaches from friends who have orchards, and strawberries from Amish farmers near Bowling Green. The CSA includes some value-added products, like cheeses made from locally produced milk. See SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMER page 2

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Around Town Local news and events like Hazelwood’s See Our Services Event and an upcoming presentation of The Wiz by the Hawthorne Players.

Business GNCC to co-sponsor County Exec Forum at Florissant Valley on Aug. 5

School Area students receive free brooks to enhance summer reading

Learn & Play Checkout a new Community Toons, play Sudoku, discover a new book with Book Buzz

Movie Three cheers for Falcone and McCarthy because Tammy is a winner.

Sports Local sport authority Gary B fills you in on the weekend’s sporting events.

Recipes Bring home the sweetness of California strawberries

What’s Happening the only events calendar you need to stay entertained all week long

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMER Shared Bounty started after Prouhet’s family first grew produce and set it out on a wagon as a self-serve roadside stand. He said they then decided to try the CSA. What people get varies depending on which CSA they join. Some have more diversified offerings, but many tend to have a variety of items. Some offer the option of buying a half share, while others don’t. And the length of the CSA season varies as well. For example, EarthDance’s season is 24 weeks — from May 17 to Nov. 1 and each share includes between seven and 15 vegetables per week plus herbs. EarthDance does not offer half shares. Meanwhile, Greene’s CSA provides options for full or partial shares, with meat included or without meat. Each week from May 13 through Nov. 25 includes a variety of six to 15 kinds of local produce and could include one or two locally produced goods. Greene’s shares vary according to the season. Early and late season weeks have more storage items like preserves, meats and dried products, along with fresh, seasonal produce. During the growing season, most of the share will be fresh produce. Shared Bounty offers six or seven different items each week and offers full or half shares. The produce is available for more than 20 weeks starting in late May. Prouhet said the share is comprised of “whatever is ready that week.” Recent weeks included new potatoes, green onions, heirloom cauliflower, cucumbers, kale, and several different kinds of squash.

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Most CSAs, including Greene’s and EarthDance, require the members to pick up their items each week. EarthDance has members pick up their items on Saturdays at the Ferguson Farmer’s Market. Greene’s has in-store pickup every Tuesday during the season. Prouhet has farm pick-up, but also offers delivery to as far away as St. Louis County. While belonging to a CSA can save you money over the course of a season, it still costs several hundred dollars. These CSAs all include information on pricing on their websites. But the operators say people get a lot for what they pay. “A full share is 15 to 20 pounds on average every week,” Prouhet said. “A full share is a quite a lot of vegetables. It’s more than most people expect that first week. It’s a lot of food. I think that’s where we run into people who don’t come back. They hate to waste food.” Greene said it can sometimes be too much, but people learn how to make dishes, and freeze vegetables. He said it just takes a while to adjust, and a partial share is usually enough for a couple without kids. CSAs are best, Prouhet said, for people who like to cook and “people who like to try a lot of stuff they wouldn’t normally buy.” More information on these CSAs can be found at greenescountrystore.com, www.earthdancefarms.org and www.sharedbounty.com. Information on these and other local CSAs can also be found at www.localharvest.org.

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Around Town Hawthorne Players to Present “The Wiz” Hawthorne Players will present the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz at 8 pm Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9, and 2 pm Aug. 10 at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, Parker Road and Waterford Drive. Reserved tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and students and may be ordered at the box office, by calling 314.921-5678, or online at www.florissantmo.com. Group rates are available. The Wiz, a jazzed, soulinfused modern retelling of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, was

nominated for nine Drama Desk Awards (winning four including Outstanding Musical) and eight Tony Awards (winning seven including Best Original Score and Best Musical). The book by William F. Brown follows Baum’s classic fantasy: A tornado rips Dorothy from her Kansas home and drops her in OZ squarely on the Wicked Witch of the East in the midst of Munchkinland. The beloved score by Charlie Smalls includes hits like Ease on Down the Road, Brand New Day, Believe in Yourself and Home.

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Muny Announces Principal Casting for “Seussical” The Muny announced principal casting for the fifth show of its 96th season, Seussical, with performances at 8:15 pm July 22-28 directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges, with music direction by Valerie Gebert. Stephen Wallem stars as Horton the Elephant, with John Tartaglia as The Cat in the Hat. Co-starring are Julia Murney as Mayzie LaBird, Kirsten Wyatt as Gertrude McFuzz, Liz Mikel as Sour Kangaroo, James Anthony as General Genghis Kahn Schmitz, Gary Glasgow as The Mayor of Who-ville, April Strelinger as Mrs. Mayor and Reuben Thomas as JoJo. “This wonderful musical explores the power and mystery of imagination,” said Muny Executive Producer and Artistic Director Mike Isaacson. “I can’t imagine a

more exciting and fantastic group of actors to inspire our audience to celebrate the world of Seuss.” The Muny production features scenic design by Robert Mark Morgan, costume design by Leon Dobkowski, lighting design by Rob Denton, sound design by Jason Krueger, and video design by Nathan Scheuer. The production stage manager is Nevin Hedley. Seussical makes its long awaited Muny premiere. Dr. Seuss’s timeless stories burst to wondrous and enchanting musical life in one of the world’s most popular musicals. Narrated by The Cat in the Hat, this magical show weaves the whimsical tale of Horton the Elephant and his quest to protect the people of Who-ville, people only he can see.

Featuring the delightful music of the awardwinning composing team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, Seussical reminds us of the first lesson of Dr. Seuss: Always Believe. 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 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Hazelwood Dare/Risk Campers get a Thrill from BIGFOOT 4x4 Local kids participating in Hazelwood’s DARE/Risk Watch Camp got a thrill when the world’s first “monster truck” ever built, known as the legendary BIGFOOT 4×4, rumbled down the entrance way to the Hazelwood Community Center for them to see up-close. It didn’t crush any cars which is a stunt it’s famous for doing at hundreds of monster truck and tractor pull shows Campers gather around BIGFOOT with driver Jim Kramer during a recent session of Hazelwood’s DARE/Risk across the country, Watch Camp. Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood but it stayed still long tires, and a 460-cubic-inch V8 engine. enough for them to get a group photo. BIGFOOT’s driver, Jim Kramer, who has the The city of Hazelwood has the distinction of distinction of being the first “hired gun” behind being the home of BIGFOOT 4×4, which was the wheel of a monster truck, brought the vehicle originally created by Bob Chandler. The compaover for the youngsters to see and shared some ny he started, named Midwest Four Wheel Drive, of BIGFOOT’s amazing 39-year history with outgrew its facility in Ferguson, Mo. To keep up them. Not only has BIGFOOT visited more than with the changing competitive environment, 26 countries around the globe and made appearChandler’s ever-growing BIGFOOT team moved ances in seven Hollywood movies, but Chandler into a custom-built facility in Hazelwood in 1984 and his BIGFOOT team and trucks have apwhere it still operates today. During the 1980’s, a peared in literally hundreds of TV shows, from monster truck “arms war” took place involving a televised races to cartoons to documentaries. battle between owners to see who could build the Over the years, the BIGFOOT team has conbiggest truck. At that time, BIGFOOT’s populartinued to pump out newer and more competiity on the live event circuit grew and the vehicle’s tive BIGFOOT trucks to keep up with the public photo was splashed on the front cover of several demand, and to stay ahead of the competition. national four-wheel drive magazines. The media Hazelwood D.A.R.E. campers also got a visit coined the phrase “monster truck” to describe from the St. Louis County Tactical Operations BIGFOOT 4×4 which featured military axles (S.W.A.T. Team) van. (complete with four-wheel steering), 48-inch tall

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Hawthorne Players Announce “Rabbit Hole” Auditions Auditions for Hawthorne Players’ production of David Lindsay-Abaire Pulitizer Prize winning play Rabbit Hole will be held 7 pm Monday, August 4 at in the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, 1 James J. Eagan Dr. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. For more information, including character descriptions and audition forms, visit www.hawthorneplayers.com.

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City of Hazelwood and Employee Associations Host “See Our Services” Event Saturday, July 19 from 11 am to 3 pm at Howdershell Park, 6810 Howdershell Road

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Avoid Super Sized Meals You may have heard the common phrase, “I think my eyes were bigger than my stomach.” But, with distorted portion sizes commonplace, it may actually be your plate that’s gotten too big. Obesity is one of the biggest threats to public health now and in the immediate future, and overeating is one of the main causes. Despite a great deal of effort and lots of positive results, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that more than one-third of adults and 17 percent of children in America are obese (having a BODY MASS INDEX greater than 30) resulting in nearly $150 billion in related medical costs annually. “Super sized” menus and larger portions often have us eating enough calories for two people in one sitting, but understanding the difference between a “serving” and a “portion” can help. A serving is the recommended amount of food based upon nutritional values. A portion is the actual amount of food you choose to consume, and one portion $ can sometimes be more or less Any Job Over $4,000 than one serving. OR Understanding how a serv$ ing size relates to common obAny Job Over $7,000 jects can help you measure up. Must present ad. Not valid with other offers. Here are some common Expires: 9/30/14 equivalents for a serving of: • Meat (3 ounces) = a deck of cards • Fish (3 ounces) = a checkbook • Raw vegetables (1 cup) = a light bulb • Fresh fruit = a tennis ball • Cooked pasta = a computer mouse

• Cheese (1.5 ounces) = three dice The key to maintaining healthful weight management is to balance your intake of calories with the amount you burn during the day. Although everyone’s caloric intake is different and should be calculated individually by your medical provider according to a number of factors, a daily average of around 2,200-2,500 calories is common for adults. To help keep your calorie intake under control, there are several things you can do. First, using smaller bowls, plates and other serving platters will make less look like more. Another tip is to pre-portion foods after purchasing, which can help limit over consumption. Removing food from its packaging and serving on a plate will also help you to evaluate the amount you ate.

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Employees of the City of Hazelwood are inviting local residents to a special community event called See Our Services on Saturday, July 19, at Howdershell Park, 6810 Howdershell Rd., from 11 am to 3 pm. They will be showing some of the equipment they use to provide first-class municipal services and sharing with residents what it takes to maintain the quality of these services on a daily basis. Fun activities are planned for people of all ages. Vehicles such as fire trucks, police cars, and public works machinery and equipment will be on display for residents to see up-close. Hazelwood Police Department’s K-9 unit will be putting on demonstrations as well. To keep the kids entertained, there will be a bounce house and a dunking booth. In addition, free hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and beverages will be served.

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Greater North County Chamber to Co-sponsor County Executive Candidates Forum The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is co-sponsoring a public forum for candidates running in the Aug. 5 primary election for St. Louis County Executive. The League of Women Voters will moderate the forum at 7 pm on Wednesday, July 16, at the Florissant Valley Community College Stu-

dent Center, 3400 Pershall Rd. Doors open at 6:30 pm. All candidates have been invited. In ballot order, they are: incumbent Charlie A. Dooley, Steve Stenger, Ronald E. Levy, Tony Pousosa, Rick Stream, Theo “Ted” Brown, Sr., and Joe Passanise.

Rabbi Robert P. Jacobs Jewish Fund for Human Needs Awards $2,000 Grant to St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (HELP)

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St. Louis HELP, the nonprofit Health Equipment Lending Program that freely loans home medical equipment to any person or family that needs it, has been awarded a $2,000 grant from The Rabbi Robert P. Jacobs Jewish Fund for Human Needs to support its benevolent mission. “We are very grateful and honored to receive this generous grant from the Rabbi Robert P. Jacobs Jewish Fund for Human Needs to support St. Louis HELP’s home medical equipment recycle and reuse program,” said Executive Director, Laura Cannon Singer, who founded the St. Louis HELP in 2008. St. Louis HELP provides free use of virtually all types of home medical equipment to people for as long as necessary and assists thousands of people annually. It accepts donations of used home medical equipment and all such donations are tax deductible, as are any financial contributions. “Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance don’t always cover the cost of renting or buying certain types of home medical equipment that people desperately need,” Singer said “We provide this equipment at no charge—making the difference between living independently or living a life of dependence and immobility.” The Rabbi Robert P. Jacobs Jewish Fund for Human Needs is a joint program of the Jewish Community Relations Council and the St. Louis Rabbinical Association, with support from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and its LubinGreen Foundation, it is the vehicle of the orga-

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nized Jewish community for allocating grants to St. Louis area grassroots social services agencies that have little or no Jewish presence. St. Louis HELP is a nonprofit organization that loans equipment to any person who needs it, for any health-related reason including those temporarily disabled by injury, illness or surgery; those awaiting insurance company approval; those whose own equipment is being repaired; visitors to St. Louis who can’t transport their own home health equipment; and terminally ill persons. Primarily a volunteer organization, St. Louis HELP accepts donations of nearly every type of home medical equipment in good working condition except oxygen and medications. St. Louis HELP revitalizes and cleans all donated equipment before loaning it at no cost to people in need or their caregivers who may keep it for as long as necessary. To donate almost any type of home medical equipment in good condition, or to borrow equipment, call 314.567.4700, or visit www.stlhelp.org.

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Middle School Students Learn Life Skills at Hazelwood Summer Quest Program This year, the Hazelwood School District (HSD) Quest program included the Junior Achievement (JA) Biztown program as part of its summer offering for students who will be entering sixth grade in the fall. The Quest program is designed to help elementary students successfully transition to sixth grade. Students are given the opportunity to learn about some of the fundamentals of being a middle school student like learning how to get around the building, time management and opening lockRashawn Nettles, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School student and Biztown CEO of Masterers. Card Worldwide. Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Anthony Robinson, a teacher at Hazelwood Central Middle, says them a jump on the many other things they will the two-week program really makes a difference. need to learn.” “Something as simple as learning to open their Allysia Brooks, incoming sixth grader at West lockers can help eliminate some of the anxious- Middle School, says Quest helped with her nerness students may have about coming to middle vous jitters. “I was nervous at first, meeting new school,” Robinson said. “This is a big change people, learning the rules, but now I’m confident from elementary school so if we can help them I am ready for middle school,” she said with a learn some of the more routine things, it gives smile.

Sweet Reads Delivers Free Books to Spanish Lake Area Students

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How the Internet Can Keep Kids Excited About Learning this Summer In summer, keeping kids busy means camp, pool time and outdoor games. But all that sun, fun and physical activity should also be wellbalanced with mental exercise. With that in mind, there are several ways kids and parents can use the Internet to focus on education when class is not in Photo courtesy Fotolia.com session: Online Tutoring Nothing beats one-on-one learning time to improve grades and build confidence and yet most kids learn in large groups all school year. Students can get that one-to-one time this summer with online tutoring. Personalized College Prep It’s never too early to work on college applications. Investigate online services, tools and resources that can assist. Summer Reading Free summer reading resources can help avoid “summer slump.” Check out Scholastic’s suite of free tools available at www.Scholastic.com/summer. Consider registering children in grades K-8 for the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge, a free, global online reading program. Kids can log reading minutes, win prizes and help beat last year’s summer reading world record of 176,438,473 minutes read. Monitor children’s progress and log reading minutes on-the-go using the free Scholastic Reading Timer app. Learning on-the-Go Even in summer, parents and kids are busy. Luckily, GreatSchools.org, a nonprofit website for parents that has reviews of more than 200,000 prek-12 schools, is launching smartphonefriendly tools like GreatKids, which provides advice and activities that can be used in just a few minutes. A bit of learning and preparation during the dog days of summer will serve kids well when they return from break.

Residents of Spanish Cove display books selected as part of the St. Louis County Library Sweet Reads program. Shown with the students are (fourth from left) Hazlwood ELA coordinator Geralyn Clifton and members of the St. Louis County Library staff.

“I want to read over the summer so I can be ready for the third grade,” said A’Riya Farewell, Twillman Elementary student. The St. Louis County Library (SLCL) is partnering with the Hazelwood School District (HSD) for the Sweet Reads program. This is the second year the SLCL and HSD have joined together to provide free books to students in the Twillman and Larimore Elementary area by way of a SLCL van. The van visits the Spanish Lake area weekly throughout the first week of August. Geralyn Clifton, HSD English language arts curriculum coordinator, reached out to SLCL to bring books to neighborhoods, particularly ones that did not have a library close in vicinity. Clifton agrees reading over the summer months is vital to students staying ahead of the class for the following year. “Hopefully, when students come back after summer break, they will have advanced a whole reading level. The goal is to prevent them from falling behind on their independent reading objectives. With Sweet Reads, I’m almost positive they will stay up to speed,” said Clifton. Summer reading can advance literacy and academic performance and increase the chances of college acceptances. Schools all across the country have tried to find ways to encourage summer reading, due to the “summer reading slide” which impacts negative reading gaps for the upcoming school year. While visiting the SLCL van, Shlonda Payne,

an HSD parent, shared how much she appreciates the Sweet Reads program. “The Sweet Reads program gives kids something to do during the summer. Besides, both of my kids love to read books,” Payne said. LaShonda, Payne’s daughter and a fourth grader at Twillman Elementary, said, “My goal for the summer is to read 10 books and I’ve already read 11.” Studies show summer reading boasts reading comprehension and prepares a student for higher thinking and learning and readiness for college.

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SWEET READS SCHEDULE: • Mondays from 9:30-10 am at Jamestown Apartments • Tuesdays from 1-2 pm at Spanish Cove Apartments • Wednesdays from noon-3:30 pm at The “Center” at Spanish Lakes • Thursdays from 1-2 pm at Oak Park Apartments • Fridays from 10:30-11:30 am at Colonial Meadows Apartments To learn more about the Sweet Reads van, call 314.994.3300 ext. 2330 or visit the St. Louis County Library website www.slcl.org/summer.

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Community Toons

John Hanna

John Hanna is a part time, amateur cartoonist taking his first step into the world of print and online comic media. When he isn’t drawing or working at his second job, he can be seen in and around the St Charles area. If you like his work, that is good. If you don’t like it, that is good too.

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Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

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The Giver by Lois Lowry, first published in 1993, is on many required reading lists for upper elementary students. Next month, the disturbingly beautiful book opens in movie theaters. Set in an alternative universe where “sameness” and obedience are expected, where families each have one boy and one girl, and feelings like anger and happiness are only felt minimally, Jonas faces his special December when he’ll be 12, an adult, and begin pursuing the career his community has chosen for him. Jonas’ father is a nurturer, helps care for children, and his mother is a higher-up in the Department of Justice. But what will the future hold for Jonas? That’s what he has concern about as one day after another unfolds in a society that appears placid and perfect. Imagine Jonas’ surprise when he’s named “Receiver of Memory,” assigned to be the protégé of a wise, elderly man, the Giver. So begins a journey of discovery, of recall, of pain and pleasure that changes the boy’s life forever in a book that touches you to your core.

Safe, Green Ways to Protect Family & Home A few simple steps towards pest protection There are many ways to keep pests away from your home, but many homeowners question the safety risks certain products pose on their family and pets. Here are some simple ways to successfully keep the pests at bay without compromising your family’s safety: Keep your yard tidy • Always keep trees and shrubs trimmed back away from the house. When branches and leaves hang over, pests have an easy walkway right to your home. • While picking up leaves, grass clippings and falling debris requires additional effort, it is important to get rid of it. Lingering piles of yard debris can serve as a perfect breeding ground for pests to nest and call home. • Be sure to mow your yard on a regular basis to reduce the risk of a flea or tick outbreak. • To keep pests from outdoor areas where your family spends time, use Nature-Cide Natural Outdoor Insect & Pest Spray, which can be used to eradicate and prevent outdoor insect, reptile and rodent infestations. Adorn your yard with proper plants: • A sturdy, healthy plant is less likely to be attacked by pests. Provide plants with optimal sunlight, water and nutrients so they can grow strong,

keeping pests away. • Look for plants that attract predators of pests, such as earthworms, ladybugs and spiders. Always seek natural products: • Before choosing pest protection products, be sure to carefully read the label to ensure that they are safe for use around children, pets and plants. • Some products, such as Nature-Cide natural insect and pest control products, are 100 percent natural and are available in Outdoor, Indoor and All Purpose use formulas. Keep the indoors clean: • Always keep kitchen thoroughly cleaned with no food, liquid or water residue on dishes, countertops or appliances. If you have pets, be sure to keep their food in a sealed container and regularly clean out their food and water bowls. By cutting off their food and water source, most pests will look for a different, more welcoming place to dine. • Empty trash cans throughout the home on a regular basis. These are prime spots for pests to gather. A natural defense to pests starts by following just a few simple tasks. For more tips to keep your home safe from pests, visit www.nature-cide.com. Photo courtesy Getty Images

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“Tammy”

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After watching the trailer for Tammy, it’s easy to feel sorry for actress Melissa McCarthy. Since her star turn in the outrageous Bridesmaids, McCarthy has been saddled with thankless roles. Hollywood, it seems, wants to keep her playing brassy and obnoxious characters, at least on the big screen. That’s one big reason why this film comes as such a joyous surprise. The Tammy robbing a fast food joint in the previews bears little resemblance to the character itself. That clumsy robbery is in the final cut, but the trailer takes it totally out of context. In truth, Tammy is a pretty decent lady who is just having a bad day. The same can’t be said for her philandering husband Greg (Nat Faxon), however. After discovering he’s having an affair with a neighbor, Tammy borrows her mom’s car to get out of town. What she doesn’t count on, though, is having Grandma Pearl (Susan Sarandon) tag along. Pearl’s got a sizeable bankroll, so the two of them head for Niagara Falls. Director Ben Falcone knows his wife is a lovely lady, and he wisely shows the real Melissa McCarthy in this comedy. In one scene, Tammy puts on some flattering clothes, showing the beauty that movies like The Heat buried under a heap of profanity. Turning the outrageousness down does wonders for the film as well. McCarthy plays it straight in many scenes, especially when Pearl does the wild thing with Earl (Gary Cole), the guy she meets in a bar. Forced to wait out-

side their car, Tammy makes small talk with Earl’s son Bobby (Mark Duplass) as their relatives fog up the windows. Tammy is the first movie that gives the actress a chance to strut her stuff. Director Falcone and his wife explore the character, showing the legitimate reasons she has for being angry. Identity Thief, an earlier comedy, had some of those moments, but not nearly enough to overcome the crassness of that film.

Three cheers for Falcone and McCarthy because Tammy is a winner. This is

the kind of movie that McCarthy should make and the sort of role she’s best suited for. There is, of course, a generous helping of raunchy behavior, but the actress rises above it. Here’s hoping this dynamic duo comes up with something even better next time. Tammy, rated R for language, including sexual references, currently is playing in theaters. Tammy photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures 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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in Maryland Heights. Event is free. Bring your own seating and refreshments. Cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced by 4pm day of show at www.marylandheights.com. July 19: Music Under the Stars in Florissant: Ground Flow Fusion 7pm, St. Ferdinand Park by the lake, 25 St Ferdinand Park Dr. in Florissant. Free outdoor concerts proudly presented by the Florissant Fine Arts Council and the City of Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.4466. July 20: Concert in the Park: Hudson and the Hoodoo Cats 6-8pm, Gentry Park, 4201 Fee Fee Rd. in Bridgeton. For more information, visit www.bridgetonmo.com.

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Jul 25: Flick & Float Dive In Movie “Frozen” 8:30pm, Koch Park, Charbonier Road and Howdershell in Florissant. Koch Park Family Aquatic Center will become a “dive-in” for a showing of Frozen. For more information, visit www.florissantmo.com. July 25: 19th Annual St. John Police Golf Tournament 1pm, Incline Village Golf Course. $340 per team or $85 per person. Includes green fees, card, beverages, lunch and dinner. For more information, call 314.427.8700. July 26: Christmas in July Craft Fair and Fundraiser Presented by Tri-County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation & Parole. 9am-3pm, Calvary Church, 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in St. Peters. For more information, call Nancy Corbin at 636.916.0029 or 636.288.4725. July 26: Music Under the Stars in Florissant: Bob Kuban Brass 7pm, St. Ferdinand Park by the lake, 25 St Ferdinand Park Dr. in Florissant. Free outdoor concerts proudly presented by the Florissant Fine Arts Council and the City of

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July 30: Wednesday Nights Out in Old Town 7pm, movie begins at dusk, Historic Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, #1 rue St. Francois. Ice Cream Social and Family Movie Night featuring animated hit Frozen with your family. For more information, contact Kati Mahoney at 314.837.0033, or visit FlorissantOldTown.com. Aug. 1-2: Camping and Movie at Sunset Nature Lodge 6pm, movie at 8:30pm, Sunset Nature Lodge, 955 Rue St Francois in Florissant. For more information call the James J. Eagan Center at 314.921.4466, or call the JFK Center at 314.921.4250. August 2: Flea Market, Vendor Show, Craft Fair and BBQ 8am-2 pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Hall Ferry Rd. Inside tables, $20; outside space, $15. For more information, call 314.395.5054 or 314.838.2067. Aug 15-16: Doggie Pool Party Aug. 15, 6:30-8:30pm, Aug.16 10am-noon, Koch Park Family Aquatic Center, 315 Howdershell Rd. in Florissant.The cost will be $10 for dog and owner and $3 for each additional guest. For more information call the James J. Eagan Center at 314.921.4466, or call the JFK Center at 314.921.4250. Aug. 22: Food Truck Knight Friday 5-8pm, Knights of Columbus Grounds, 50 St. Francois St. in Florissant. Featuring over 20 food trucks, sponsored by the Duchesne Knights of Columbus and co-sponsored by the City of Florissant.

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Sept. 27: Light the Night Fundraising Walk Registration at 5pm, walk starts at 7:30pm, Forest Park’s Central Fields. For more information call 314.590.2230 or visit www.lightthenight.org/gat.

Recurring Events 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 Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316. Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316. 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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • July 16, 2014 Every Friday: The Bridge at Florissant Hot Diggity Dog Build your own hot dog. 11:30am, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. To RSVP, call 314.831.0988. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Every Sundays: 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 Church 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 Health Look Good…Feel Better SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090. Every Monday, Health Tips With Mary Swip 11am,. The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. Sales Director Mary Swip will have a guest speaker come talk about health and wellness tips All Bridge events are free, but require reservations. Please RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. Now: SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that

helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-theart fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599. 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 121124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-2915210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-2913021 Email: dbland@sarahcare. com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net.

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This Month’s Shelter: Heartland Humane Society of Missouri PO Box 113, O’Fallon, MO 63366 • 636-922-0569 • info@hhsrescue.org If you’ve adopted a new family member that you saw in Community News, send us a picture of you and your new pal. Also include a brief story about your pet’s background and how they’re doing now. We’d love to share your happy story with other readers! Community News, 2139 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 or editor@ mycnews.com.

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Over the Fence

By Joe Morice

Fred Weber, RIP After a lifetime in construction, I feel confident in saying Fred Weber Jr. was one of the best managers I ran across. I only worked for him two years but I often wished I would have spent my career in his organization. I’ve never seen anyone better at construction methods, coordination or boldness. Some of my associates hated him but that wasn’t un-

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get off your rig and get that mess straightened out.” That was the end of it. I often wondered if he could really tell if I was telling the truth. One of the dump truck drivers hauling a load of rock screenings down the unopened highway hit a pile of them dumped along the new pavement’s edge to be used later. Fred demanded his drivers not waste time and he wasn’t. Unfortunately, his front wheel hit one of those piles at about sixty miles per hour. The truck flipped upside down, spewing its contents all over the landscape. It slid on its roof for several hundred feet before coming to a halt. I was told the driver crawled out the window and stood up shaking his head and moaning. Another driver made him sit down on a nearby boulder until help arrived. Before long, a helicopter landed nearby and Fred climbed out. He walked over to the shaken driver, bent down and put a concerned hand on his shoulder and asked him if he was okay. The driver grunted yes. “Are you sure,” asked Fred. “I’m okay,” he said. Fred straightened up and said, “That’s good. You’re fired.” I’m unsure if Fred ever hired him back but I assume there were no more accidents, although they still drove like maniacs. One of the foremen in charge of keeping our crew’s time was trying to make himself look good. He turned in less time to the payroll department than we had coming causing a lot of loud complaining. Fred landed in his helicopter and made a grand display of firing him in front of the crew he was cheating. He finally allowed him to come back as a dump truck driver but fired him again for being drunk after being humiliated. Life was tough for Weber’s supervisors if they let their egos get in the way of their clear thinking. Fred demanded the best, paid for the best and got it…or else. He’s gone now but his memory lives on fondly by many and perhaps not so fond by a few. I regret never having thanked the man but then, he probably would‘ve told me to get back to work. 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. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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