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Hawthorne Players bring ‘The Wiz’ to Florissant By Shawn Clubb Fans of community theater have reason to rejoice. Favorite songs like Ease on Down the Road, Home, and Brand New Day will be coming to the stage when Hawthorne Players present The Wiz in early August at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre. The Wiz is a modern retelling L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz that has been infused with jazz, soul and African-American culture. Before the film version of The Wiz, starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, came out in 1978, the Broadway production in 1975 won seven Tony awards. “Many people haven’t seen The Wiz, surprisingly, or they’ve seen the movie. The theater production is very, very good,” said Nancy Crouse, director of the production. This will be the first time for Hawthorne Players to do The Wiz, but it’s not Crouse’s first time with the material. She directed a high school production of it in 1989. The idea to bring The Wiz to Florissant came to her after she directed Hawthorne Players production of August Wilson’s Fences in the 2012 season. The Players assembled a large cast of black actors for Fences. Crouse said she saw the potential for “an untapped talent pool for community theater.” “Last season, they asked for submissions for potential shows,” Crouse said. “I submitted The Wiz. The music was

good stuff in the ‘70s, it was in the ‘80s and it is today.” The cast for The Wiz includes a mix of actors new to Hawthorne Players and those who have been in previous productions, including Fences. Cast members who were in Fences include Kimmie Kidd, who will play Aunt Em and Glinda the Good Witch as well as being a pit singer; Darren R. Wilson Jr., who is in several roles in the ensemble including head flying monkey and the gate keeper; and Alanna Fenner and Breché Davalt, who also will serve in more than one ensemble role. Robert Doyle and Jessica Gillard will perform in ensemble roles after having done multiple shows with the Players. Paul Herbert Pitts, another returning Player, will be Tin Man. “It’s a nice mix of veteran people and new people,” Crouse said. “Our Dorothy, Emara Neymour, is just turning 16 as we’re rehearsing this show. She’s at the performing arts high school here in St. Louis. She’s a fine dancer as well as singer and actor.” Other performers include Glenn Douglas, who is from Memphis and new to the St. Louis area, in the role of the Lion; Kevin Minor, who recently played Horatio in Hamlet for St. Louis Shakespeare, as Scarecrow; and John Leggette, a St. Louis police officer, as The Wiz. “He’s one St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s finest, and he has an

outstanding voice,” Crouse said. “We have just amazing vocalists in this.” Other prominent roles include Selena Steed at Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West; and Renee Fenner as Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North. But, Crouse said, there are no small roles in this production. “Everybody is pretty much a part of Emerald City at some point,” she said. “If they’re in a small role, they’re probably in two or three of them — and sing and dance.” But the cast members might not be the See “THE WIZ” page 2

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Around Town Local news and events like Florissant’s newest Walk Through History plaque dedication and a local Girl Scout’s mission to keep the natural habitat healthy.

Business MHCC hosts Medical Weight Loss Center ribbon cutting and plans another at the new Comfort Inn in Westport.

School McCluer High Grad to graduate with Ph.D and Ferguson-Florissant is gearing up for the annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday.

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only ones singing. “The audience might even sing,” Crouse said. “I think Brand New Day and Y’all Got It might have audience participation and we would welcome that. Ease on Down the Road, the same thing. This is one of those musicals that has you leaving the theater signing it. And you don’t know which one it will be.” “The same with Home. Home made Stephanie Mills in the Broadway version. People will say, ‘I remember that song,’ but they might not remember it came from The Wiz until they see this. Cer-

tainly, it will be memorable. That’s our hope. I really hope the audience will have fun watching it.” The Wiz will be presented 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. Tickets may be ordered at the box office by calling 314.921.5678 or online at www.florissantmo.com. Group rates are available. For more information, visit www.hawthorneplayers.com.

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Around Town Nonprofit FLASH Offers 11 Flood Safety Tips in Response to Flooding in the Area People often underestimate the power and force of water. It only takes six inches of fast moving water to sweep you off your feet and only two feet of water can float most vehicles. Without adequate protections and preparation, flooding can severely damage or destroy your belongings and home. As flooding continues to affect residents in the area, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® reminds residents to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!” and offers the following flood safety tips to protect your home and family. Before the Flood: Using Sandbags • When using sandbags, fill one-half full, fold the top down and rest the sandbag on its folded top. • Limit sandbag placement to three layers, unless stacked up against a building or sandbags are placed in a pyramid. Tamp each sandbag into place, completing each layer prior to starting the next layer. • Clear a path between buildings for debris flow and lay a plastic sheet in between the building and the bags to control the flow and prevent water from seeping into sliding glass doors. During the Flood • Avoid flooded areas or those with rapid water flow. Do not attempt to cross a flowing stream. • Don’t allow children to play near high water, storm drains or ditches. Hidden dangers could lie beneath the water. • Flooded roads could have significant damage hidden by floodwaters. Never drive through floodwaters or on flooded roads. • Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly when threaten-

ing conditions exist. • Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to see flooded roads. After the Flood • Take photographs of damage throughout the building and around the property. Assess stability of plaster and drywall. Bulging or swelling ceilings indicate damage. Press upward on drywall ceilings. If nail heads appear, drywall will need to be re-nailed but can be saved. • Check foundation for any loose or missing blocks, bricks, stones or mortar. • Clean and disinfect heating, air conditioning and ventilation ducts before use to avoid spread of airborne germs and mold spores. Use fans and sunlight to dry out interior spaces. Remove all wet carpets, curtains and fabrics. Allow to air dry completely. • To learn more about how much flooding can cost you check out this cost of flooding tool provided by FloodSmart. For information on flood proofing your home, visit www.protect-your-home.org.

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CMT’s Ten Toe Express to Link Transit and Trails for the Fall 2014 Walk Session Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is partnering with Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) to better link transit and area trails through its Ten Toe Express program. This fall, a series of new detailed walk maps will be available to help direct program participants as they utilize MetroLink Stations to gain access to five different trails in the region. The upcoming 12week Ten Toe Express session will kick-off on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, with a guided walking tour of the St. Vincent Greenway Trail and feature GRG experts, local train designers and others. The tour will get underway at 10 am at the UMSL North MetroLink Station. The Ten Toe Express Program is designed to help individuals experience just how easy it is to integrate walking with public transit use to get around town, while also promoting the health and well-being benefits of an alternative commute. Key features of the program include access to walk maps that provide detailed directives on how to utilize transit to get to many of the region’s cultural and entertainment hot spots, and the ability to participate in weekly guided Ten Toe Express Walking Tours. These tours are led by trained volunteer walk leaders and allow residents to be part of a group as they become familiar with the transit system and how to utilize it to get to destinations region-wide. The fall Ten Toe Express session will run from September to November and feature weekly walks starting at the Brentwood, Forest Park, Belleville, Rock Road, North Hanley and Shrewsbury MetroLink stations. Special walks hosted by CMT will be noted on the fall schedule. “The Ten Toe Express program is one that has taught me a lot about living in St. Louis and what it has to offer,” said Ann LaBeau, Ten Toe Express program participant. “Although I grew up in the county, a visit to the city was rare. I joined the group trying to prepare and become comfortable with using public transportation, knowing that eventually I would have to give up driving. Now, I am capable of using Metro transit and I am happy knowing that when the time comes to give up my keys, there is another choice for me.” New Ten Toe Express registrants receive a Ten Toe Express Walking Kit that includes a tote bag, a pedometer, a Metro system map, and four free transit tickets. Ten Toe Express participants also have access to Citizens for Modern Transit’s Ten Toe Express section on its website which includes a complete catalog of walk maps available

for printing or downloading, and the ability to report walk logs and track personal success. Those interested in participating in the Ten Toe Express program can register at the fall registration event listed below, or online at www.cmt-stl.org. The cost to participate is $5 per person. The fall 2014 program officially gets underway Thursday, Sept. 4. For more information about Citizens for Modern Transit, call 314.231.7272.

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Ten Toe Express Registration Dates: • Saturday, Aug. 2 – noon to 2 pm at the St Louis Mills Regal (in partnership with AARP), located at St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood, MO 63042 • Tuesday, Aug. 12 – 10 am noon at the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitors Center at Forest Park, located at 5595 Grand Drive, St. Louis, MO 63112 • Tuesday, Aug. 12 – 6 to 7 pm at the Pagedale Family Support Center, located at 1404 Ferguson, Pagedale, MO 63113 • Friday, Aug. 15 – 10 am to noon at the Programs and Services for Older Persons (PSOP) Center, located on the campus of Southwestern Illinois College at 201 N Church St, Belleville, IL 62220 • Wednesday, Aug. 20 – 10 am to noon at the Citizens for Modern Transit office, located in downtown St. Louis at 911 Washington Ave., Ste. 200, St Louis, MO 63101 • Friday, Aug. 22 – noon to 2 pm at the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitors Center at Forest Park, located at 5595 Grand Drive, St. Louis, MO 63112 • Tuesday, Aug. 26 – noon to 2pm at the St. Clair County Health Department, located at 19 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220 • Friday, Aug. 29 – 10 am to noon at the Programs and Services for Older Persons (PSOP) Center, located on the campus of Southwestern Illinois College at 201 N Church St, Belleville, IL 62220

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Teen Encourages Natural Habitat Protection for Girl Scout Gold Award Project Rachel Bogaski planted her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Go Green, to combat people dropping trash on the ground and natural habitat encroachment by invasive species in wooded areas and parks. Bogaski, a HazelPhoto courtesy Girl Scouts of eastern Missouri wood West High School graduate, was a Girl Scout Ambassador and part of Troop 677. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest national award that a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador, girls in grades 9-12, can earn. With assistance from the Missouri Department of Conservation, she had a recycle bin placed conveniently in Rockwoods Reservation where invasive plants could be stored and to enable visitors to discard trash in the bin instead of on the reservation’s land and in its waterways. She explained the root cause of her project, which is two-fold. “It’s the growing number of invasive species out there. Many people aren’t aware of these plants and animals and don’t understand the problems they cause for natural environments.” She added that the root cause for trash found throughout the woods or lying on the ground is because recycle or trash bins are not convenient or close by. As part of her project, Bogaski attended the Maple Sugar Festival during the winter at the conservation area, located in West St. Louis County. There, she informed and educated the

public about invasive species as well as removed some herself. Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award requires a suggested 80 hours of planning and implementing a challenging, large-scale project that is innovative, engages others and has a lasting impact on its targeted community with an emphasis on sustainability. “The Missouri Department of Conservation will have the recycle bin available for continued use,” she said. “The removal of invasive species is already a nationwide movement to help protect our natural environments.” Bogaski said her project taught her that communication is key to being a good leader. She said her social skills have grown, allowing her to interact and communicate better with her friends, family, teachers, co-workers and her supervisor. Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award puts girls among an exceptional group of women who have used their knowledge and leadership skills to make a difference in the world. Some of the Gold Awardee benefits are: • A Girl Scout who has earned her Gold Award and enlists in the US armed forces, immediately rises one level in rank • Colleges and universities recognize the achievements and leadership abilities of Girl Scout Gold Award recipients by offering scholarship programs • Achievements of the Girl Scout Gold Award recipients are acknowledged by many government and non-profit organizations Less than one percent of all Girl Scouts earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. With talent, passion, commitment and determination, they can make changes in their communities and impact people around the world. This year, 40 girls in eastern Missouri earned Gold Awards.

Letter to the Editor Like most public entities we have been hit by the downturn in reassessments of real estate and lower reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid. Also our cost of doing business continues to increase (medical supplies, fuel, cost of new equipment). Our 2014 budget is projected to be almost one million dollars in deficit. Because of this, on Aug. 5 there are two ballot proposals. Proposition E is a general tax increase of 40 cents per hundred dollars assessed valuation to fund the operation of three engine houses with a total of six Firefighting/Advanced Life Support Vehicles. According to Zillow, the average home value in the city of Florissant is $77,500. This proposed increase will cost the average home in the Fire District $59 per year. Proposition B is a no tax increase $7.165 million bond issue. These funds can only be used for fixed assets such as fire, medical, and rescue equipment. Bond money cannot be used for firefighter pay or benefits. From the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District

Race Ducks and Enjoy Water Fun at the Splash Bash-Duck Dash

Drebyn Wors is getting some early training for the Splash Bash – Duck Dash event, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2, at Hazelwood’s White Birch Bay Aquatic Center from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. In addition to duck races for adults and kids, a Duck Matching Game will be offered to toddlers in the tot/wave pool for fun prizes.

End the summer quacking up with family fun at the City of Hazelwood’s Splash Bash-Duck Dash, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2, at the White Birch Bay Aquatic Center, 1186 Teson Rd. in White Birch Park. Parents are encouraged to bring their flock of ducklings for Hazelwood’s first Giant Duck Race from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Admission is open to residents and non-residents. Tickets are $10 per person. They can be purchased ahead of time at the Hazelwood Community Center or Civic Center East. Remaining tickets may be sold at the door. Once they’re gone the event is sold out. Each participant with a paid ticket will be given a numbered toy duck to be entered in an adult race or a kids’ race. The ducks will be raced in the Aquatic Center’s 600-foot lazy river which winds itself around the facility. Depending on the crowd size, several heats will be held in each group with the top finishers qualifying for a final showdown. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top five finishers ranging from $125 to $25. Plus, a Duck Matching Game will be offered to toddlers in the tot/wave pool for fun prizes. To add a Carribean flair to the event, Nigel Thomas will be playing Steel Drum music. Concessions and Kabobs can be purchased as well. The Tiki Bar will be open for those age 21 and over. In addition, crazy water contests and raffle drawings for prizes will be held throughout the evening. Swimmers must wear proper swim attire. Lifeguards will be present at all times. No outside alcohol, food or coolers will be allowed inside the waterpark. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 314.731.0980.

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The Late David Reynolds to be Honored by Plaque Dedication in Florissant The city of Florissant, along with the Florissant Rotary Club, will host a plaque dedication in honor of the late David L. Reynolds at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 12 across from 100 rue St. Francois near St. Charles Street. This will be the 17th Walk Through History plaque that will be dedicated to someone who has made a valuable contribution to the City of Florissant. David Reynolds was a United States Navy veteran. He served on the Florissant City Council from 1976 to 1994. In 1979 he served as City Council President. He also served as President of the St. Louis County Municipal League in 1988 and was elected to four terms as a Missouri State Representative (1995-2003). Former owner/editor of the Florissant Valley Reporter and member of many community organizations including Rotary, Knights of Columbus, and Chamber of Commerce, Reynolds had a strong passion for the business community in Florissant and the people that call it home.

Jennings Partners with Local Colleges for Early College Enrollment Last Tuesday, July 22, approximately 20 collegebound rising seniors from Jennings Senior High boarded a bus and joined Jennings Superintendent, Dr. Tiffany Anderson, Jennings Senior High Senior student counselor Mrs. Messina, and some JSH administrative staff members in traveling to Florissant Valley Community College to enroll in college for part of their senior year. Jennings is committing resources to support students and families in accessing college early and in increasing the academic rigor students are exposed to. In 2014, funds are being targeted for students to travel by bus to local community colleges throughout the week. It’s anticipated that a few students will also have an opportunity to enroll at UMSL later this summer as full-time, dual-enrolled students. On Tuesday, some students enrolled in courses that will lead to industry certifications for careers while others registered for college level courses. The college enrollment field trip consisted of traveling as a school team to the college, enrolling each of the students in college classes, assisting students with taking the compass, and having lunch on campus after getting their schedules for the semester. Jennings now has an established agreement with Florissant Valley to allow students to enroll in courses that include but are not limited to engineering, certified nursing assistant courses, and various other courses that will provide early college credit. “We are so excited about providing students this opportunity. We want students to get into college, and to get through college successfully. Our resources are directed at making that happen,” shared Dr. Anderson. In 2013, Jennings launched a College Prep Academy and this next initiative is another step aimed at building a college culture in Jennings.

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Blind People Bring Do-It-Yourself Model to St. Louis Believing that learning Braille often means the difference between literacy and illiteracy for blind people, the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri is currently conducting a twoweek program to teach blind students, ages four through 12, how to read and write Braille. The program is not a traditional “read this book, write this sentence,” kind of instruction. Instead, students will roll, throw, and catch a beach ball with braille on it, but before they are allowed to throw the ball to someone else, they must identify one of the words that have been attached to the ball using dymo tape with Braille on it. “The results we are getting are amazing,” said Debbie Wunder, the program’s coordinator. “Many of us are here because we have stories to tell about our own lives in which we regret not being given the ability to efficiently read and write. We want to make a difference in the lives of blind children, our blind children—if not biologically, then certainly psychologically—in our hearts. This is a wonderful chance for us to touch the lives of individual blind children as we continue to work toward making the public school system more responsive,” she said. Carol Coulter, a resident of Columbia, who decided to donate two weeks of her summer to this activity, has a similar perspective. “I went through school and was not taught braille because I could see some. I couldn’t see well enough to read a long book without eyestrain; I couldn’t see well enough to make a class presentation without getting the paper up in my face. But Braille was considered inappropriate for me because the attitude was that ‘Jimmy has to read braille, but Carol can read print.’ Now, I’m not opposed to reading print and I’m grateful for any way in which I can

get information, but I am a blind person and I should have been taught how to efficiently read and write in a way that did not involve physical pain or something that would make me tired.” Students in the BELL Program are spending most of their time at the Delta Gamma Foundation; but Monday, July 21 they ventured outside into the 90-degree weather for a walk. Thursday, July 24, they visited the Science Center. The following Thursday, July 31, they will visit the St. Louis zoo. “Because blindness is a low-incidence population, this is a rather costly program,” said Chris Tisdal, a member from St. Louis. “We will probably spend about $1,000 for each student who attends, but, if it changes a life, helps someone get an education, and gives them the skills and confidence to take a job, our investment is nothing compared with what they will make and nothing compared with what our society will save in benefits to them. The quality of life they will enjoy will be tremendously different, so this is why we give our time, our money, and our names to this program.”

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Providence Bank Elects Board of Directors

Victor Williams, MD join SSM Neurosciences Institute at DePaul Health Center

William J. (Bill) Laurie, Chairman of the Board for Providence Bank has recenlty appointment three directors to Providence Bank’s Board: Thomas W. Hagar, executive vice president, chief operating officer, chief lending officer and regional president of Providence Bank; Travis H. McGee, president of Certified Realty, Inc. and owner of THM Investments, LLC; and Dianne M. Lynch, Ph.D., president of Stephens College. Retiring from the board is Byron E. Hill, retired ABC Laboratories, Inc.

Victor G. Williams II, MD, has joined the SSM Neurosciences Institute at DePaul Health Center in Bridgeton, Mo. A board-certified neurosurgeon, Williams specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, general neurosurgery and other disorders of the back and spine. Following medical school at the Medical College of Wis-

Allsup Medicare Specialist Presents Program for Retirees in St. Louis Area August 7 Allsup Medicare specialists will hold a Medicare seminar for St. Louis-area retirees at 4 pm on Thursday, Aug. 7, at Robbins Conference Center, 325 Saint Francois St. in Florissant. The one-hour program will touch on Medicare planning issues for retirees and near-retirees, especially those approaching Medicare eligibility at age 65. The session, Medicare and You, will review the complexities of Medicare planning and decisions. The focus will be on factors affecting Medicare plan selection and choices for retirees as they turn 65 and beyond. Jennifer Whittaker, operations supervisor, Allsup Medicare Advisor®, will present the session on Medicare. A Medicare-certified specialist, Whittaker has helped thousands of Medicare beneficiaries nationwide to assess their personal healthcare needs and identify the Medicare plans that match those specific requirements. She also helps individuals avoid common and sometimes costly mistakes and choose cost-effective coverage that protects their health and retirement savings. Allsup Inc. offers Allsup Medicare Advisor, a Medicare plan selection service that provides a comparative analysis of plans and costs, and serves as a trusted resource for financial advisors and seniors. To register for the class, visit www.steverobbinsonline.com, call Lisa Avenevoli, CFP®, at 314.839.4600 or email Lisa@SteveRobbinsOnline.com. Seating is limited to 40 attendees.

consin, he completed a minimally invasive spine fellowship with the department of neurosurgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. A St. Louis native, Williams graduated from John Burroughs High School. His office is located at 12255 DePaul Drive, Suite 830, on the SSM DePaul Health Center campus.

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MHCC and Medical Weight Loss Center, LLC Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce and Medical Weight Loss Center, LLC hosted a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, July 16 at 12205 Dorsett Rd. in Maryland Heights. Members of the Chamber and the community enjoyed $10,000 worth of giveaways and free consultations. Medical Weight Loss Center, LLC wants to help people get healthy and stay healthy for life. For more information, call 314.755.1555 or visit www. medicallysupervisedweightloss.com.

The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Comfort Inn & Conference Center Westport The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Comfort Inn & Conference Center Westport in conjunction with their Grand Opening from 3 – 6 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the newly renovated Comfort Inn, 12031 Lackland Rd. The public is invited to attend and enjoy cock-

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Ferguson-Florissant School District to Host Annual Back-to-School Fair August 2 On Saturday, Aug. 2, the Ferguson-Florissant School District will host its annual Back-toSchool Fair from 10 am until 1 pm at the District’s Administration Center, 1005 Waterford Dr. in Florissant. The event will feature free fun and activities, food, and information for students to help them

prepare to return to school on Thursday, Aug. 14. Each school in the District will have an information table where students and parents can speak with school staff to learn more about the upcoming year. There will also be a bounce house and face-painting, as well as other fun activities for children of all ages.

McCluer High Grad to Graduate with Ph.D Daughter of Mr. Ronald D. & Mrs. Shirley F. Williams, Ms. Timika S. Edwards is a candidate for a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia (UGA). Graduation date is scheduled Friday, Aug.1 in Athens, Ga. Timika graduated from McCluer Senior High School in 1997. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia in May 2001 with dean’s list honors. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Family Therapy from St. Louis University in May 2004. Timika is currently a member of PSI CHI National Honor Society and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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Ferguson-Florissant Opens Registration for 2014-15 School Year Ferguson-Florissant School District central registration for students who plan to attend school in the district for the 2014-2015 school year runs until Aug. 22. Parents or guardians may register their child through August 22 between the hours of 8:30 am and 3 pm, Monday through Thursday. The registration center located at 1005 Waterford Drive, Building B in Florissant will be closed on Fridays and on Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. 5. In order to register a child in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, parents or guardians must have the following in addition to the com-

pleted registration forms available on the District’s website at www.fergflor.org: • Updated occupancy permit dated within the last 90 days, plus a current lease or mortgage payment book or bill; • Proof of birth date; • Complete immunization record; • Proof of guardianship (if applicable); • Parent or guardian’s photo identification; • Student’s original social security card. The following items are additionally required to complete enrollment: • Last report card or unofficial high school transcript;

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• Withdrawal form from previous school; • Discipline report in sealed envelope; • IEP and evaluation if applicable. Parents or guardians can learn more about the requirements for registration and enrollment by visiting www.fergflor.org.

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Riverview Gardens School District Students to Receive Free Breakfast and Lunch in Upcoming School Year All students in the Riverview Gardens School District will receive free breakfast and lunch for the 20142015 school year as part of the district’s participation in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP). Students will no longer be required to provide identification cards or complete free and reduced meal applications to receive meals while at school. CEP is a portion of the Healthier Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 which has been piloted in five states over the past four years and is now available to all 50 states. Riverview Gardens School District had previously participated for seven years in the United States Department of Agriculture’s Provision 2 program which provided students free breakfast. “We are ecstatic about the opportunity to provide 100 percent of our students with breakfast and now lunch at no charge,” noted Kim Bryant, director of food services for the Riverview Gardens School District. Riverview Gardens qualified for participation in the program based on the number of eligible students enrolled in the district. Students will receive free breakfast and lunch, through the district’s participation in the program, for four years. “There are a number of other benefits for our students and families,” adds Bryant. “The free and reduced meal application process is very cumbersome and parents will no longer be required to complete the forms.” The district also anticipates shorter student wait times for meals. “To create an environment for successful teaching and learning, we recognize we must address the social, emotional and physical needs of our students,” stated Bryant. “This program helps us address hunger and the social stigma of some students receiving free meals. Now, every student eats for free.”

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Edgy Mystery Keeps You Guessing, Dry Bones in the Valley Atmospheric and strewn with rough characters, Dry Bones in the Valley by Tom Bouman is reminiscent of books by Ron Rash and Wiley Cash. Masters at writing dark, edgy fiction, their books feature meth heads, drunks and other unsavory down-on-their-luck characters. Bouman’s mystery is set in the hills of Pennsylvania, in the small town of Fitzmorris in Wild Thyme Township. It’s where Henry Farrell grew up. And it’s where Officer Farrell is forced to deal with his first murder case when a young man’s partially frozen and decomposed body is found jutting out of a wooded hollow. The corpse is discovered by an old man who lives in the nearby wilderness; Aub is a decrepit soul, not quite right in his mind, but certainly not a murderer, at least Officer Farrell doesn’t think so, nor does his deputy George. Their say-so isn’t supreme. Other officers are called in to assist. But Officer Farrell knows this part of the country and its people, has hunted deer on its wooded trails. He procures a map and info on all the folks who own land bordering on the property where the body is found. So begins his search for the killer—a search that becomes personal when his deputy is found dead in his patrol car, a gunshot to the back of his head. The double murder shakes Henry to his core, but he’s determined to mete out justice. His search leads to cat-and-mouse games with dead ends, each taking the reader down the wrong path right along with Henry. This well-crafted mystery keeps you guessing and along the way offers the backstory on Henry Farrell, who has suffered an enormous loss in his life. While the numerous characters in Dry Bones can be a bit confusing at times, a careful reread will clear up any confusion. The extra effort is worth the trouble. Get this book down pat—it’s the first of four mysteries featuring Henry Farrell. Bring them on.

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Fitting In: It’s Not Easy Being For most kids, the new school year brings a feeling of excitement, anxiousness and perhaps a little fear—the fear of making new friends, learning new systems, leaving a parent. In an article for WebMD, Nadine Kaslow, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Emory University acknowledges that the fear is real and should be addressed early. “Kids who are fearful early on may be the ones who have a harder transition in other aspects of life,” she said. “Inherently, some children are just more flexible, more adaptable and these firsts don’t seem to be that big a deal for them. For other kids, any transition is very disruptive. It takes them longer to make the transition.” Every little positive experience helps children adapt to all the “firsts” of their lives, Kaslow said. “The more you prepare the better.” Kaslov offers the following: • Prepare your child for the new routine; • Talk to your child about what school will be like; • Take a trial run dropping them off, then picking them up; • Allow your child to be needy the first few days. Perhaps the biggest fear kids have is the fear of fitting in. Not being accepted by your peers can be devastating as acknowledged by Discovery Education, an online resource for educators created by experts in the field of Education. “It can be heartbreaking if your child doesn’t get invited to a classmate’s birthday party, isn’t chosen for the lead role in the play, or sits alone at recess. Though it’s not easy being left out, how you help them deal with it can make all the difference in the world. The professionals offer the following advice: “Consider whether social skills need to be taught and/or reinforced to help her make connections with her peers. Help him identify his strengths.

Suggest she joins a team. Let him know that in time he will find his niche.” A child with a physical or developmental disability has all those same feelings plus he often has the added fear that he won’t “fit in” with his peers because he is deemed “different.” The Discovery Education experts write, “If your child has special needs let her know it’s okay to be different. Don’t isolate her from interactions with other children. While you may want to help her avoid being teased, or fear that being treated differently will hurt her, preventing social connections will only hinder her. They add, “This doesn’t mean to keep her in a negative situation where teasing or unfair treatment is occurring, but to let her know there are friendly and accepting environments where she can play, have fun, and express herself with other children.” It is said, “it not easy bein’ green.” But, if you are, be the brightest shade of green you can. KEEN St. Louis offers a free program for schools which celebrates diversity by pointing out characteristics that makes us more alike than different. Dave Welborn is the Executive Director of KEEN St. Louis, a local nonprofit which provides free recreational programs for kids with physical and mental disabilities age 5-17. For more information visit www. keenstlouis.org

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there’s no shortage of mayhem Last year, a little and death. None of these situathriller called The tions feels forced or gratuitous, Purge showed a though. Indeed, DeMonaco United States virtuhas clearly thought this story ally free of crime through. and economic hardFrank Grillo turns in an inship. In this fictional triguing performance as Sarge, country, the New the reluctant hero of the piece. DeFounding Fathers spite his body armor and impressive of America (NFFA) weapons, Sarge remains a conflicted man. Though he allowed citizens 12 stays true to his personal mission, he saves yet another hours each year to couple, Liz (Kiele Sanchez) and Shane (Zach Gilford) indulge their darkwho are reluctantly on the streets. est desires without The Purge: Anarchy also targets the repercussions. During that wealthy and privileged. Not brave time, one must either purge enough to purge in the streets, the rich or “stay safe” in their homes pay big money to hunt hapless victims or apartments. who have been captured. One miliSurprisingly enough, this tant group even uses the free-for-all to was one intelligent film that far exceeded the typistrike back at what they consider to be cal slasher/horror film. It imagined a world where a corrupt government. the guy next door spends hours before the Purge Smart yet frightening, sharpening his knives in the backyard. Neighbors The Purge: Anarchy is a who cheerfully dine at your dinner table may just small, meaningful film be plotting to shoot you as well. franchise with a lot to The Purge: Anarchy continues the story, but features a say. At time, it feels like new crop of characters. Sarge (Frank Grillo) takes to the a Twilight Zone episode streets in his armor-plated vehicle with revenge on his gone rogue, but the story mind. Ironically enough, he saves the lives of Eva (Caris solid and enjoyable. men Ejogo) and her daughter Cali (Zoe Soul) after they The Purge: Anarchy, are snatched from their apartment. rated R for language and Director/writer James DeMonaco expands his twisted strong, disturbing viouniverse and even shows one man martyring himself to lence, currently is playthe rich to provide for his family. The NFFA also reveal ing in theaters. their hidden motivations behind the annual Purge, in- The Purge: Anarchy Photos courtesy of Universal Pictures Born and raised in South St. cluding how the poor and underprivileged are targeted for Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to elimination movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken DeMonaco shows the various ways determined people can harm each other. him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless From a woman with a bullhorn and a machine gun to animal traps in the streets, hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Lindenwood Women’s Basketball Honored for Scholastics Lindenwood University has a very good athletic program, but it is especially proud to announce the athletes hit the books hard too. The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced its 2014 Academic Top 25 teams and the Lindenwood women’s basketball program had the third-highest team GPA among every level of college and junior college basketball. “To say I am extremely proud of the young ladies in this program would be an understatement,” said head coach Tony Francis. “They demonstrate daily the true definition of the Student-Athlete. Each player is driven to represent themselves, as well as Lindenwood University, in the highest fashion in the classroom, on the court, and in the community. This recognition speaks volumes of their character, drive, and high level of accountability.” The Lady Lions compiled a team GPA of 3.759 last school year, which was the highest team GPA among all sports teams at Lindenwood. Their GPA was higher than any team at the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division III, NAIA, and JUCO levels. Lindenwood was also one of just two MIAA programs to make the top-25 academic list. * Information from Lindenwood Athletics Only 10 Dates to See the St. Louis Rams at Training Camp The Rams will practice at the Earth City facility and football fans are welcome to watch for free. Check www.stlouisrams.com to confirm dates and practice times as they may change:

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• Thursday, August 14 - Practice 1:30 p.m. • Tuesday, August 19 - Practice 1:30 p.m. • Wednesday, August 20 - Practice 1:30 p.m. Take a cool picture at camp and we might just put it in the paper. Check out this shot of the Rams faithful out at camp last week. * To date, 90 players at camp Major League Scouts Take Two More Rascals The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the Western Division of the Frontier League at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon. The team’s roster has been picked apart by the MLB as they have now signed six players so far this season to join the big leagues. A few weeks ago it was mentioned—when the Cardinals lost Yadier Molina to an injury—to knock on the door of the Rascals clubhouse and ask about catcher Josh Ludy. Too late now, the Oakland Athletics has purchased the contract of the player who was leading the league in many categories and a potential Triple Crown winner. While the Athletics scout was in town, he decided to pick up a pitcher as well. Right-hander Ben Bracewell’s name will be added to the many others who have deserved a chance to play in the bigs. As a rookie with the River City team, Bracewell thought his name should have been called in the June MLB draft. STANDINGS: WIN LOSS GB LAST 10 (as of 7-27) RASCALS 38 23 … 6-4 Grizzlies 37 25 1.5 4-6 Boomers 35 26 3.0 7-3 CornBelters 29 31 8.5 3-7 Aviators 27 34 11.0 4-6 ThunderBolts 23 37 14.5 6-4 Slammers 23 37 14.5 4-6 RASCALS HOME SCHEDULE: (All games @ 7:05 pm/Sundays 5:05 pm) • Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, July 30, 31, Aug. 1 against Otters • Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Aug 6, 7, 8 against Freedom • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Aug 12, 13, 14 against Grey For more information, visit www.RiverCityRascals.com * Find a few more players 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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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events July 30: Family Fun and Movie Night: Frozen 7pm, movie begins at dusk, Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, 1 Rue St. Francois in Florissant. Event is free, pre-movie activities include tours of the shrine, square dancing. For more information, contact Florissant Old Town Partners Kati Mahoney at 314.837.0033, or visit FlorissantOldTown.com. July 31: Webster University Westport Campus Open Information Night 5:30-7pm, Westport Campus,

Graybar Building, 11885 Lackland Rd., Suite 600. Application fees will be waived for those who attend. Please RSVP online at www.webster.edu/westport or 314.968.5955. 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. Aug 1 & 15: Fish Fry Bellefontaine Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd. Children

under 6, free. Single plate, $7.50, double plate, $8.50. For more information, call 314.867.0800. 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 3: The Big Little Big Band Presented by the St. Louis Jazz Club 2-4:30pm, doors open at 1:15pm, Doubletree Hote, 1973 Craigshire Rd. in St. Louis. All are welcome, Food and beverages are available, parking is free. For more information, visit www.stlouisjazzclub. org. Aug 4: Hawaiian Party on The Patio 4:30-6:30pm, The Bridge at Florissant, 1011 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. The event is free, please RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. Aug. 7 & 21: Blood Pressure Clinic 10am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. Refreshments served. RSVP by calling 314.838.3877. Aug. 7: Music From 1959 Presented by Nostalgia John 9:30am, complimentary Breakfast at 9am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. RSVP by August 1 by calling 314.838.3877. Aug. 9: Music Under the Stars: Billy Peek Band 7pm, St. Ferdinand Park, 25 St Ferdinand Park Dr. in Florissant. Rock & Blues band. For more information, call 314.921.5678.

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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. 16: Music Under the Stars: SmashBand Superhits 7pm, St. Ferdinand Park, 25 St Ferdinand Park Dr. in Florissant. 10 piece band plays the hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s! Aug. 21-24: 2014 Lions Community Fair Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5pmmidnight; Saturday, 1pm-midnight in Norman Myers Park, 8700 Midland Blvd. in Overland. For more information, call 314.749.1885 or visit www.overlandlions.com. 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 cosponsored by the City of Florissant. Every Friday in Aug: Fiesta Friday Taco Salads 11:30am, Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. This free event is for adults 55 years and older. RSVP on Tuesdays to the receptionist or call 314.831.0988. Sept. 11: Modern Square Dancing Class 7:15pm, Old Ferdinand Shrine School, 1 Rue St. Francois St. in Florissant. Registration Sept. 1118, $5 per person per night, casual attire. For more information or to register, call 314.839.2134 or 314.837.4729 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: Exercise with Melanie/Ann Classes 1pm, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. Classes led by a licensed Physical Therapist with the use of weights and resistance bands (provided). RSVP by calling 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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • July 30, 2014 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.

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.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604.

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-ofthe-art 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.

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

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. 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

can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157 Group at Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public. Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road. Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171. Center for Senior Renewal: Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123. Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults,

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SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings: SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617 Speaker’s Bureau: SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159

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Over the Fence

By Joe Morice

Hospital Johnnies…Ugh! Along with many other human cancer casualties, I’ve been fighting lymphoma for years. Recently, I transferred to the Siteman Cancer Center in St. Peters. Siteman is renowned to have the planet’s foremost lymphoma specialists. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some of the nicest and most efficient group of professionals in the business. My hat’s off to these wonderful people. My latest foray into cheating the ubiquitous grim reaper is a spot of radiation treatment. Hopefully, he’ll still need a better hand in our ongoing poker game of life and death. It also brought forth one of my pet peeves of all time. They’re called “Hospital Johnnies”. those backwards gowns that expose patients’ Gluteus Maximus to any and all that happen by as they’re paraded down the labyrinthine halls of medical facilities wherever they grow. According to medical people, they were invented to make easy access for doctors, nurses or hypo-wielding

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Torquemada descendents to inject anything from tranquilizers to truth serum in one’s stern section; or whatever else they’re concerned with in that area. In my case, they were working on the front side of my anatomy. It seemed logical to turn the gown around and wear it frontwards, but then it may have accidentally created even more licentious exposure. Bad idea. I surfed the information highway of misinformation for information about Hospital Johnnies. I found nothing about who invented them, but it allegedly happened back during the Great Depression. Perhaps that information was kept private to stave off lynching the inventor in an era when fanny fetishes may have been serious transgressions. Of course, in those years of starving masses, if some needy soul needed hospital treatment and was made to wear one of those revolting garments, he or she would’ve withheld objections for fear of being refused treatment they couldn’t afford in the first place. That part hasn’t changed much despite medicine that has advanced beyond imagination since. They still expose one’s backside to any and all; they still have ties in back one can’t reach; they still embarrass almost anyone stuck wearing it and patients still can’t afford treatment. The only difference is an occasional curmudgeon that lets resentment become vocal. In other words, me. Pointing out to female radiology people that this archaic, unchanged-for-80-years

garment would provoke a 911 call by my neighbors if I wore it outside to check my mailbox continue to be ignored. I suppose women enduring those short dresses we men appreciated so much had its effects, now I’m torn between the lovely sights and sympathizing with female mini-dress discomfort. As for which will win out… I regress. While surfing, I also found modern upgrades for this graceless garment. They still open in back but also fold around patients’ sides to be tied where they can get at it to successfully offset humiliations, violations and incarcerations. I showed a picture of this upgrade to one of the radiology females who was treating me while considerately withholding giggles at my obvious discomfort. She claimed the current batch of shopworn gowns already tied at the side. Wrong. I found no ties, snaps, zippers, Velcro, safety-pins or even vice grips. Perhaps some perverted practical joker cut them off. Perhaps she thought I carried duct tape. Who knows. Anyway, I’m still stuck with trying to hold the garment closed manually to foil the peeping toms lurking in halls, waiting rooms and mop closets. I teased that I was going to have lawyers file a class action suit to make hospitals change to those newer and more modest versions. Did I say ‘teased?’…hmmm… 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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The traditional view of migraines is that they are vascular in origin; however, more recent research has proven that migraine headaches are neurological rather than vascular. In fact, medical studies have proven that migraines are the result of a hyperactive brain. It has been demonstrated that people with migraines exhibit brainwave patterns associated with brainwaves seen in seizure type patterns. For this reason, many migraine researchers characterize migraines as a slow form of seizure. Migraines are characterized by hyperexcitability of the brain. Current research has proven that when the hyperexcitable brain is triggered by a stressor, a cascade of physiological events in the brain is initiated. This cascade of events results in a dilation of the arteries in the outer tissue covering the brain known as the dura matter. The dura matter is extremely pain sensitive and the dilation of the blood vessels in the dura matter results in the throbbing relentless pain of a migraine.

The medical approach to treating migraines is with drugs. However, studies have demonstrated that even the most effective drugs only work about 50% of the time. Rather than mask the symptoms, the neurofeedback approach targets the cause of the migraine. The hyperexcitable brain means that the brain is producing too many fast brainwaves. In this hyperexcitable state the brain is prone to migraines. Any trigger such as stress, hunger, and certain foods can push the brain over the edge into a cascade of events that culminates as a migraine. Most people suffering with migraines can predict when a migraine is approaching. They can sense the brain being pushed into that cascade. In fact one of the more effective preventative measures is to identify and eliminate the environmental triggers. The trouble with that approach is that sometimes triggers are hard to identify and even when they can be identified, they are sometimes hard to avoid.

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