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It has been quite some time since I bought diapers for my babies, however, I do remember what it was like when I was down to my last few diapers and had 3 babies that needed them! Diapers are definitely not a luxury item! They are much a necessity and needed often, especially if you have a newborn or a sick child! Many do not realize that diapers are not allowed to be bought on food stamps. The WIC program doesn’t cover diapers either.
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The Crow’s Nest The Crow’s Nest, located at 7336 Manchester Road in Maplewood, may look like an ordinary pub, but remember what your Mother said, looks can be deceiving! This isn’t just a local watering hole with a splendid bar selection; the surprise is the great, gourmet food that is being put out here. Each evening The Crow’s Nest highlights entertaining events from trivia, music, and drink specials / happy hours. The Crow’s
By Anne Weibert
Nest features a full menu for lunch and dinner. Enjoy a cocktail and appetizers on the patio as the sun sets! I recently sat down with the very congenial Chef Jimmy Brennan of The Crow’s Nest for an afternoon chat. Chef Jimmy has an engaging personality and it was a joy to interview such a happy person. I found him creative and honest and I personally like when folks wear their hearts on their sleeves, as Jimmy does!
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Montreal & Quebec City Have you ever wanted to experience French culture but just didn’t want to pay the exorbitant airfare or take the time to fly to Europe? Then consider exploring Montreal and Quebec City, the largest French speaking regions outside of France! Montreal is a city in the Canadian province of Quebec and is roughly 1100 miles from St. Louis, while Quebec City sits 1200 miles from our city. Both of these municipalities exude glamour and sophistication and are glorious to visit. Here, folks may indulge in French culture, mouth-watering dishes, stunning architecture,
magnificent cathedrals, quaint villages, first-rate shopping and much more! Montreal is the second largest city in Canada, while Toronto remains the most populous area. Montreal is home to almost four million people and the official language is French. More than half of Montréal’s residents speak French while only 18% speak English as their home language. Not only is Montreal the second largest French speaking city in the world after Paris, but it is also one of the most bilingual cities in Quebec and Canada. Old Montreal is simply a treasure, boasting jaw-dropping architecture and cobble stoned streets that are frequented by horse drawn carriages. This area is home to many sights including the Old Port of Montreal, Place d’Armes, Bonsecours Market and the incredible Notre-Dame.
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May is always a busy month, but don’t forget Mom’s Special Day on May 11th! For some great gift ideas check out our Metro Section for shopping ideas and our Explore Section for a fun filled trip for Mom. We love hearing from so many of our readers! We appreciate you picking up a copy of the magazine - now available in over 600 locations metrowide! We have many wonderful articles and advertisers inside. Why not consider letting us feature your business, event, and talent. Give me a ring! Happy Reading! Pat Adams, Editor Publisher DIRECTIONS Saint Louis, LLC Magazine Editor: Pat Adams Travel Editor: Tod D. DeHart & Anne Weibert Travel / Cuisine Editor: Anne Weibert Contributing Writers: Stacey Barton Maggie Blais Meleena Byram Michael Corgiat Mark D. Easley Judy Erlson Sandy Gowan Beckie Jacobsmeyer Beverly Behrend Lanzafame Kevin O’Donnell Andrea Sims Account Manager: Megan Glass Office Manager: Carrie Pruitt
Pickleball at The Ballwin Pointe Mondays & Wednesdays 9am-12pm Sessions fee: VIP $44/Reg $54 Drop in fee: $7 Sessions run for eight weeks. Extra paddles are limited and it is recommended that each person bring their own. O’Fallon, Illinois Garden Club – Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday thru June, 9am -12 noon Come play in the dirt with the O’Fallon Garden Club at our weekly garden work days on Monday and Thursday mornings at the O’Fallon Community Garden at the corner of State and Smiley Streets. If you can help with spring garden clean-up, preparing to plant, weeding, mowing, composting, and fertilizing please join us in the garden. We will meet weather permitting. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Tools are provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves and water. Gardening is an excellent exercise alternative and your efforts will benefit the community by supplying fresh vegetables and pollinators! All ages are welcome. For more information check out www.ofallongardenclub.org or O’Fallon IL Garden Club on facebook.
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been hearing about “Growing Native” for some time now, so most of us already know that means using native plants in our landscape because they’re better suited to our local weather, more drought resistant, easier to maintain, as well as prevent soil erosion due to their deep roots. I recently attended a talk by Douglas Tallamy, professor of Entomology at the University of Delaware, and author of the book, Bringing Nature Home – How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants, at the Missouri Botanical Garden. I had read and enjoyed his book, so I was interested in
as food by the insects, caterpillars, etc. Since life producing green space has been destroyed over the years, there are isolated “islands” of native green space. If those islands of native food supplies dwindle too much, species can eventually die out. Connecting those islands is a goal to be able to make pathways to allow movement and increase habitat. One example he gave was an effort to add back native environment along the area mowed along highways. He told of a lady in Florida that took on the daunting project to get the state government to allow planting of wild flowers along those mowed corridors, and she was successful. Any public place that is mowed would be a project to re-green. We can all do our part, no matter how small to encourage native planting in public spaces, and adding native plants and replacing non-natives with natives in our own yards. If we all get involved, it can make a difference...
hearing him. He really brought the message of “native landscaping” to life for me. He explained that there is a much more important reason to try to get our landscapes to a more native state. I will try to summarize what I took away from his talk. He explained that when we remove the trees and native green space for development, we destroy what produces life. Life not only includes the insects, caterpillars, and such, but the birds that eat them, and on up the food chain, ultimately to us! Plants are a basic link in the chain that produces the necessary ingredients to support life on the planet. Insects and caterpillars provide food for birds, insects are pollinators for our food supply, and birds spread seed to perpetuate plant life. Native plants provide this crucial food source. Typical subdivision yards contain large expanses of grass and usually non-native ornamental trees and shrubs. Unfortunately, non-native plants aren’t preferred
A great source of native plant information is the website: www.grownative.org that contains native plant information, and provides a list of nurseries in the area that sell native plants. I am a member of a Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri (FGCM) garden club, which is a part of National Garden Clubs, Inc. Our clubs are actively involved in the Grow Native effort and many other conservation projects such as promoting rain gardens, mason bee re-population, etc. If you are interested in information on FGCM garden clubs, please contact me at: meleenabyram@ att.net. I will be glad to get you in touch with a garden club near you.
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KEEP YOUR HANDS LOOKING YOUNG by Andrea Sims, Rodan & Fields Consultant
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of your age. Look at how young Madonna and Sarah Jessica Parker look. You might think that they are in their 30’s. However, have you ever thought to look at their hands? It might be like looking at something from Tales of the Crip. Our hands are among the hardest working and most environmentally vulnerable parts of our bodies. And if you are like most people, you probably ignore them. Until one day, you look down and notice the brown spots, crepiness, prominent vessels, wrinkles, dryness and thin skin. So many of us work on reversing the brown spots and
discoloration on our face, yet we forget about our hands. Treat your hands the same way you treat your face. The key is a combination of exfoliation to lift the dead cells, a lightning and brightening system containing hydroquinone, and diligent sun protection. I recommend Rodan and Fields Dermatologists clinically proven Reverse for the brown spots and the Redefine Brightening Hand Treatment and Hand Balm SPF 30 for the crepiness, the lines and wrinkles, and to improve the elasticity and resiliency. The sun is beating down on our hands while we drive, play a round of golf, or go for a bike ride or walk. It’s important to protect them just as you would other areas of your body. A little preventive care goes a long way. For deeper, tougher pigment, a dermatologist can perform mild peels or laser treatments in conjunction with a topical program. There are even some individuals who have fillers injected into their hands to build up volume.
You may also be wondering if it’s normal for your nails to chip and crack as you age. Our nails are an extension of your skin. With age, our nails naturally become drier, more brittle, and fragile, and oftentimes even peel at the ends. This is a common part of aging. However, you can minimize these common problems by keeping your hands and nails moisturized and hydrated. Your best defense is to apply a heavy moisturizer to your hands throughout the day, with special attention to your cuticles. For additional information regarding your skin care concerns or to learn more about the Rodan and Fields product line, please contact me at 720-260-8206. Rodan and Fields are the creators or Proactiv Solutions®. What they did for acne they are now doing for aging skin, with clinically proven products to address fine lines and wrinkles and pore size, sun damage, melasma, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, or acne. Call me today for a free skin care consultation. Changing Skin, Changing Lives!
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YOUR PAIN IN THE NECK AND SHOULDERS by Maggie Blais, LMT
As
massage therapists, when discussing a client’s tension hotspots, we’ve heard it all. “I feel like my shoulders are up around my ears”. “I carry all of my tension in my shoulders”. “My neck feels like it can’t support my head”. “I’m wearing my shoulders as earrings”. Shoulders are just the place where we all seem to store away the tensions of day to day living and, not surprising, that tightness in the “coat hanger” of the body can make the rest of our muscles and joints not hang right. So what to do. Obviously, regular massage along with some relatively simple self-care will help. We know that everybody loves their personal computers, laptops, and smart phones but the effect on the user’s posture is becoming epidemic. Clients come to us to get relief from neck and upper back pain and it can be so obvious what the cause is. They tend to all have chronic forward rotation of the shoulders due to hunching over a keyboard (like I’m doing now writing this
that area. Just turning the head from side to side loosens the neck up a bit. And ladies, switch your handbag from one shoulder to the other on occasion or, better yet, use a cross body bag or a backpack style. These redistribute the weight more evenly. Your shoulders will thank you.
the body, try to give yourself a break every so often and push back the shoulders, rotate the wrists (really great for those who text a lot), and take some deep relaxing breaths. As you release the breath, focus on the muscles of the chest and shoulders and let the weight of the arms create a little stretch. When standing or sitting for long periods of time, check in with your body to see where the tension is being held, and then try to get some movement into
article) or staring down at their smartphone. When this happens, the muscles in the upper chest (the pecks) and the upper arms tighten up, the neck muscles knot up, and the muscles in the back of the shoulders actually overstretch. The pain can radiate all the way down the back. Massage can address all of these symptoms and loosen the tight muscles, but the original cause is something that only the client can correct. It starts with becoming more aware of one’s posture. When sitting at a computer, pay attention to where the monitor is. It should be located directly in front of the user and at eye level to avoid unnecessary strain on the neck. The keyboard should be at a level even with the bend of the elbow so that the arms can basically hang free at a natural angle and the wrists don’t need to bend up or down to type. Unfortunately, the way that our portable technology is designed, it is almost impossible to use without hunching, so to counteract the strain this puts on
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rganic teas potentially offer numerous health benefits. “Stress Relief Teas” are being featured in this edition of “Let’s talk Tea”. Mint teas such as Spearmint and Peppermint are known for “relaxing the mind”. Both are also used for stomach upset. Chamomile Tea is probably the best known for “calming the nerves” and is often used for insomnia. It is also thought to stabilize the moods of individuals who are somewhat hyperactive. Chamomile Tea has also been used for nausea and indigestion. A 2004 study in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry showed that Chamomile Tea may also be beneficial in reducing menstrual cramps and muscle spasms along with being a “nerve relaxant” and a healthy addition to possibly assist in regulating blood sugar. Chamomile Tea also provides phenolic which are thought to boost immunity and fight infections. Finally, Lavender Tea is has been used for reducing
stress, nervous exhaustion, anxiety, indigestion and possibly effective for stress headaches. Trinkets Tea and Me offers all of the Teas stated above along with blends such as the very popular Cranberry Orange Chamomile. We always suggest that you do your own review of research and claims, discuss the information with your physician, and draw your own conclusions on the possible health benefits of various Teas. However, note that research studies are likely to use the Best Premium Teas.
So, don’t “shortchange” yourself. Buy Premium Teas and save money at the same time. Come to Trinkets Tea and Me, an alternative to the “Overpriced High Pressure Mall Store”. Enjoy a relaxing pressure free atmosphere where you can discuss Teas, pay the best prices in town, and maybe hear a song from Tina “St. Louis’s singing Tea Lady”. DTrinkets, Tea & Me is located in Downtown Kirkwood at 217 S. Kirkwood Rd. (between Spencer’s Grill and Imo’s) Offering nearly 100 premium loose leaf teas. (314) 712-9321
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MAY IS HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH by Stacey Barton, MSW, LCSW
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magine living with a disease that some people describe as having Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson disease, depression and schizophrenia all at the same time. While this is not really an accurate description, it provides a window into the devastation of living with Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease (HD)
throughout the entire body (called chorea). It is fatal, typically after 20 years of progressive loss of capabilities. There are currently no treatments to reverse or even slow HD. Treatment is currently limited to easing symptoms, education, patient and family support and advocacy. While genetic testing is available, it comes with significant emotional, social, practical and existential implications. Genetic discrimination is a constant fear – will I be uninsurable? Can I cope with the results? Can I cope with not knowing my status? What is the point of knowing if there is no treatment? Research provides hope that someday there will
is a rare, genetic neuropsychiatric disease. Only 1 person in 10,000 has HD but its devastation extends much farther. It is typically disease of adulthood, with symptoms commonly starting between 30 and 50. Yet HD does not discriminate. It affects children through the elderly. Both genders are affected in equal numbers. Geography and race matters none. Children and siblings of someone with HD each have a 50% risk of developing the same disease. HD results from a mutation in a gene we all have. This mutation causes loss of cognitive abilities, a number of psychiatric concerns such as depression and personality changes and involuntary, uncontrollable movements
be a treatment and/or a cure. Research for HD is underfunded, yet breakthroughs in science will help not only HD families but will likely extend to a number of other genetic and neurological disorders. May is Huntington’s disease Awareness Month. For more information, visit www.hdsa.org or contact Stacey Barton at 314-3623471 or bartons@neuro.wustl.edu. Stacey Barton, MSW, LCSW is a Clinical Social Worker, HDSA Center of Excellence at Washington University School of Medicine
THE AMAZING PERKS OF WATER by Beckie Jacobsmeyer
Did you know that you can burn
6-8 calories a minute and get a strenuous leg and core workout playing a lively game of Marco Polo in the pool? Did you know that athletes often cross train in the pool to prevent overuse injuries? Or did you know that simply standing in the water can reduce water retention and improve your circulation? How is all that possible? It all happens because of four physical properties that water has! Those properties are buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, viscosity, and currents. Buoyancy is the exact opposite of gravity. Gravity is a downward force. Buoyancy is an upward force. Consequently in a vertical position you have to work harder to get your foot back down to the floor after taking a step or jogging. A constant cue we give in water aerobics is to make sure you are rolling through the foot onto the heel. When you are chest depth in the water you have lost 75% of your body weight greatly reducing the impact to your joints. Buoyancy is why you can jump higher or lift your leg higher in the water. Every inch deeper you go in the water the pressure increases. This is known as hydrostatic
pressure. This makes your body very efficient at maintaining itself! In fact your body is 30% more efficient in the water then it is out of it. Hydrostatic pressure actually assists your heart and blood vessels by pushing the blood up from your feet and legs back to your heart to be oxygenated and returned to your working muscles. It also presses excess water from your feet and ankles and lower legs at the same time. Another water property that is particularly useful for working out is viscosity or water resistance. Water is 12-14 times the resistance of air. Simply moving through it is equivocal to having 1-2 pound weights attached all over your body. Water is like a liquid weight machine. It responds with the same amount of force you give it. If your arms and legs are floppy noodles drifting through the water you won’t feel much. But if you push your arms and legs like boards forcefully through the water it is very hard. A plus of the water is it never gives you more force then you use so it is very difficult to injure yourself in the water. The last water property we have all experienced is currents. A current is water molecules attaching to an object that is moving (you) and then attaching to each other to form a tail of water behind you. If you try to turn and move back through that tail or current of water it is very difficult for about five feet until you start forming a current behind you in the new direction you are moving. The secret to creating a current is you have to be moving. Simply walking back and forth across the pool can be a very strenuous workout for the legs and
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core, as well as burn approximately 8 calories a minute. A water aerobics class utilizes all of the above water properties for a very effective cardiovascular, muscular strength and flexibility workout. Most classes are 45 to 60 minutes long and burn approximately 360 to 480 calories per class while giving a total body workout. All without getting your hair wet or putting your face in. Water aerobics is a vertical workout in the water. Other benefits you can achieve are better balance and coordination. This is due to the movement of the water causing your body to constantly adjust and correct your posture and center of balance. Also if your instructor is smart she/ he will have you do moves where you have to stand on one foot for an extended period of time. Coordination can be worked by moving in different planes (forward, backward, sideways, diagonally, or circularly) and combining moves such as the cross country ski and jumping jack. Flexibility is greatly improved because you can enlarge your movements due to buoyancy. You can actually touch your toes as you extend your straight leg out in front of you! You will also get a balanced muscle workout because the legs and arms are pushing against the water in every direction they are moving. Another perk is no muscle soreness after you work out. This is because of the hydrostatic pressure getting rid of that lactic acid which causes soreness. Remember hydrostatic pressure insures your muscles are getting the oxygen they need and removing the lactic acid that builds as the muscles work. The
other reason you don’t get sore is the warmth and movement of the water. It’s like getting a Swedish massage. Of course you also get the same health benefits working out in the water that you do in land fitness classes. Those are weight loss or maintenance, lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. You also improve your cardiovascular system, strengthen your muscles and bones, and improve your flexibility. I would like to invite you to join me at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons Community Center where I teach. The Pointe offers a very nice option. You can buy a 20 pool class punch card. You can use your pool class card for any water fitness class. The Pointe has water aerobics, water strength training and water arthritis classes in the morning, evening and on Saturday. Starting Memorial Day you can even take classes at the indoor or outdoor water park pools! So what are you waiting for? Jump in the pool and start moving! Better yet join a water aerobics class and reap all the benefits of working out in the water!
Beckie Jacobsmeyer is a certified water fitness instructor and personal trainer who has been working out in the water for 24 years and loves it! You can contact her through The Pointe or email her at rjbnjz@earthlink.net or call: 314-803-0494
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The Oratory (pictured above), the largest church in Canada, boasts the second largest copper dome in the world, after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. This basilica is dedicated to St. Joseph who was known for his healing powers. To this day, many afflicted believers make a pilgrimage, climbing the long stairs into the chapel upon their knees, all the while praying for a miracle. These miracles are evidenced by the thousands of crutches that line the walls inside the basilica. Quebec City is the capitol of the province of Quebec and boasts a population of about 750,000 in the metropolitan area. The city was founded in 1608, making it one of the oldest cities in North America. The ramparts that surround the old city are the only fortified walls remaining in the Americas north of Mexico. Quebec City has a definite European vibe. The city itself is infused with winding streets that
are bordered with intriguing shops and eateries. The most famous landmark is Chateau Frontenac, a venerable hotel that was designed by the American architect Bruce Price. Chateau Frontenac was one of several hotels built for the Canadian Pacific Railway during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Chateau Frontenac overlooks the St. Lawrence River and its views are not to be missed! The hotel was the setting for Alfred Hitchcock’s film, I Confess, starring Montgomery Cliff and Anne Baxter in 1953. The natural beauty that surrounds these two extravagant cities is not to be over-looked. One such example is Montmorency Falls, which are the highest falls in the province of Quebec and are actually taller than Niagara Falls. Visitors may walk staircases to access various viewpoints of the falls. The waterfalls may also be viewed from a suspension bridge or by an aerial tram that carries passengers to the top of the falls for spectacular scenery. Whether it’s sophisticated cities or natural landscape, Montreal and Quebec City are sure to satisfy anyone! Won’t you join DIRECTIONS
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MARVELOUS MACKINAC by Anne Weibert
Anne Weibert, Vice President, DIRECTIONS Tours. One of my favorite summertime destinations happens to be Mackinac Island. As the heat of a St. Louis summer settles in, I find myself dreaming of cooler days, sparkling lake waters, sandy beaches and sweet Michigan cherries. As the old saying goes, half the fun is in getting there, and this especially holds true when traveling to Mackinac Island. One of my favorite driving routes takes me through Milwaukee and into the historic small city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. This city is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River and once boasted a great industry of shipbuilding. This heritage is reflected in the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, which sits along the Manitowoc River and is truly a delight to visit. It is here that the USS Cobia rests and is open for tour of both her topside and inside, including the torpedo rooms, wardroom, crew’s quarters, engine rooms and much more. The Cobia saw much action in WW 11 and was lost in May of 1945 during an eight hour depth charging by the Japanese minesweeper Hatsutaka. During that engagement, she was blasted into the muddy seafloor of the Gulf of Siam, but escaped intact, although heavily damaged. Today she is a National Historic Landmark and has been lovingly restored to her
1945 configuration. The SS Badger is a passenger and vehicle ferry that shuttles between Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Ludington, Michigan. She is the last coal fired passenger vessel operating on the Great Lakes and it is quite special to have the opportunity to take this sixty mile, four hour trip across Lake Michigan. The ferry saves travelers three and a half hours of travel time compared to the 411 mile drive from Manitowoc to Ludington via Chicago. There is plenty entertainment onboard the ferry including bingo, movies, gift shop and more. Traverse City is found just a short two hour drive from Ludington and is one of my favorite small towns in Michigan. Voted one of the 10 Best Small Towns in America by Fodor’s, Traverse City is a true delight anytime of the year. Here you will find breathtaking natural beauty, up market boutiques, incredible restaurants, lovely wineries, and great local microbreweries. Traverse City is the largest producer of tart cherries in the United States and every year during the first week of July the city hosts the National Cherry Festival, attracting 500,000 visitors! The journey from Traverse City to Mackinaw City is a two hour drive and is visually stunning. The glistening waters, lakeside homes, and gorgeous landscape are a joy to behold. Traveling through the vacation destination of Charlevoix is a delight, as there is a drawbridge to be traversed and here there is the pleasure to be had of seeing yacht after yacht ply these beautiful waters. Mackinaw City is where folks board the passenger ferry over to Mackinac Island. This is such a beautiful crossing of Lake Huron, and for those who love the wind in their hair, there is outdoor seating atop the ferry
for the twenty minute crossing. It is always a great pleasure to approach Mackinac Island, as she is a gem to gaze upon from the waters. Once on Mackinac Island, visitors either walk, bike or hire horse drawn carriages for transportation. There are no
the island are thick and sweetly scent the air! Mackinac Island has been the setting of two feature films: This Time for Keeps, starring Esther Williams, in 1946 and Somewhere in Time, which was filmed at the Grand Hotel (pictured below) in 1979 and
motorized vehicles allowed on the pristine 3.8 mile island. Mackinac Island served as a strategic point for the Great Lakes fur trade and later the British established Fort Mackinac on the island during the American Revolutionary War. The Fort still stands today and is open for tours which include costumed docents and battle recreations. Mackinac Island first became a popular summer resort destination for the very wealthy in the late 19th century and the entire island is now listed as a National Historic Landmark. Travelers are wooed by the architecture, gardens, galleries, restaurants, history, natural beauty, and the eight mile bicycling trail that follows the island’s perimeter. Downtown streets are filled with fudge shops and tourists are known as “fudgies!” The natural beauty of the island is best experienced by horse-drawn carriage. Narrated carriage tours are always a highlight as the horses make their way through the heavily wooded areas, past the fort, and over to a scenic lookout of a natural carved arch that overlooks the water. The lilacs that drench
starred both Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour. The Grand Hotel opened in 1887 and was a summer retreat for vacationers who arrived by lake steamers from Chicago, Erie, Montreal, and Detroit. The Grand Hotel’s front porch, the longest in the world, became a principal meeting place for all of Mackinac Island in the 1890’s. Today, guests enjoy rocking on the Adirondack chairs that line the massive porch while gazing out past manicured gardens. There are 386 guest rooms, none of which are alike. A full breakfast and a five-course dinner are included in the daily rate for most guests’ rooms. Formal attire is required after 6:00 p.m. and lends to the old-world elegance of this beautiful resort. One of the most grand luncheon buffets in the United States is presented here as is High Tea. The Grand Hotel exudes elegance and timelessness and is truly a very special experience!
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This spectacular Summer adventure highlights ‘The Cape Cod of the Midwest’ and unique House on the Rock Tour Highlights include: • 2 NIGHTS IN BEAUTIFUL DOOR COUNTY • TROLLEY TOUR OF DOOR COUNTY AND PENNINSULA STATE PARK OF DOOR COUNTY OVERLOOKING GREEN BAY • ORCHARD COUNTRY WINERY & CHERRY MARKET • EAGLE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE TOUR • WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM IN STURGEON BAY • DOOR COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM • AUTHENTIC DOOR COUNTY FISH BOIL • THE QUAINT VILLAGES OF THE PENNINSULA • FAMOUS HOUSE ON THE ROCK IN SPRING GREEN, WI • WISCONSIN GLACIAL RIVER VALLEY • WISCONSIN CHEESE AND WINE CHALET *9 Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
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cuisine Continued from cover (The Crow’s Nest)... Anne: Anne Wiebert, Cuisine Editor Jimmy: Chef Jimmy Brennan, The Crow’s Nest Anne: Hi Jimmy, thank you for meeting with me this afternoon. Please tell me a bit about the Crow’s Nest and what sets it apart from other restaurants/pubs in Maplewood. Jimmy: The Crow’s Nest is a younger restaurant in Maplewood, and is little over two years old. We have a younger staff working and we tend to attract a younger crowd, mostly people in their twenties and thirties who live in the area. My philosophy with food is to have fun with it and I really love to surprise people with my food. I think that folks come in here and expect typical pub fare, and they’re always pleasantly surprised with our cuisine. Anne: Your menu is so interesting to me. I love how you’ve managed to take typical dishes and put your twist on them and in that process you create upscale, down home meals! How often do you revise your menus? Jimmy: We used to change our menu with the seasons, but found that wasn’t selling well, so we go with what works and with what people want. Anne: So, tell me, what is your typical work week like? Jimmy: (laughing) I work ten hours a day, six days a week. It’s actually not too bad, considering that I used to work sixteen hour shifts, back to back, at my old job. Anne: That’s crazy, but you’re being interviewed by a person who just worked twelve days in a row, so I understand! How did you become a chef? Jimmy: It all started with a part time job. I was actually going to school to study social work and started working at Herbie’s Vintage 72 in the Central West End. I was so impressed with the kitchen and wanted to hang out with the top dogs there. I found them very impressive and hard to keep up with. I didn’t want to be yelled at, even though that happened often! After about a year, they stopped yelling at me, and I realized I was doing okay. I used to work in the short order line and I was just working, but now I’m able to create and that makes me really happy. Anne: What do you like the most about your job? Jimmy: I like the “wow” factor. One of my dishes, deep fried deviled
eggs, always has the patrons asking me, “How do you do this?” Anne: What is your favorite food memory? Jimmy: Do you want pleasant or unpleasant? So, I was working at Herbie’s Vintage 72 and we did a family meal. I was always the first guy there and I always had the longest prep list. The owner said two things to me one day that I will never forget and was one of the best experiences in that kitchen. He told me that I wasn’t allowed to make family meal anymore and I thought I had done something wrong, but he told me that I was costing him too much money because I wasn’t using the scraps! Then he told me that my stuffed peppers were the best that he had ever had and you have to understand that this was coming from a chef who was trained at the Culinary Institute of America and worked under Bobby Flay. Up until that point, I always thought that I would work in somebody’s shadow. But, when he told me that, I knew that I had possibilities. Anne: What is your favorite dish at the Crow’s Nest? Jimmy: I love how versatile our meatloaf is. We offer a meatloaf supper and meatloaf sliders. I personally enjoy our veggie burger. Anne: Where does your inspiration come from, Jimmy? Jimmy: My inspiration comes from the people who surround me, my friends and family. I like stepping out of the kitchen and speaking with diners, and I’ll ask them what they think of the dish, what they might do differently, and so on. And I listen to their feedback and at the end of the day I feel this makes me a better chef than when I walked in the door that morning. Anne: Who in the food world do you most admire? Jimmy: My two chefs who trained me…Jason Hector and Aaron Teitelbaum. They taught me everything I know and they never laughed at my questions! Anne: What do you like to cook for yourself when at home? Jimmy: (Chuckling) I will cook for anybody else at the drop of a hat but not for myself. Ramon noodles! Anne: Are there any foods that you don’t like? Jimmy: I don’t like asparagus or cilantro. Anne: What food items do you buy locally? Jimmy: I want to stay as local as
possible. The ground beef that I have is Midwest Black Angus and it’s grown, slaughtered and processed here in the Midwest and has never touched a freezer. Everyone on the block can tell the difference with this meat; it’s that good. Our burgers are so amazing because they are fresh and you just can’t beat that. Anne: What do you like to do for fun when you’re not working? Jimmy: I enjoy hanging out with my two older brothers. I may look like a biker, but I really like to ride my bicycle! I also read culinary articles and always enjoy learning more about food and I’ll never tire of that. Anne: What advice would you give to those who are considering a career as a chef? Jimmy: I wasn’t even considering a career as a chef! I would say, get lucky. I did not attend culinary school so sometimes I feel inferior to other chefs. If you want to bake pastries or make candies then go to culinary school because those things are science driven. I suggest starting at the bottom as a dishwasher or a prep cook. Start by receiving the orders and learn how the kitchen works and you’ll get a respect for every single person in there. Seeing the food go through the line being processed, prepped, cooked, plated, and delivered to the table is an eye opening experience. Anne: Would you consider going back to culinary school? Jimmy: I really don’t know. I just feel that we can all learn outside of a culinary school. I know so many people with all the accreditations who can’t get their foot inside a restaurant door. Again, I feel so lucky. Anne: You are scheduled for the electric chair; You shouldn’t have committed that crime, Jimmy. What is your last meal? Jimmy: I’ve had all kinds of great meals. When I was growing up my Mom would make these chicken croissant dishes. She would cook down real chicken and mix it with cream of mushroom soup and stuff it into refrigerated croissant dough and bake it and it was delicious. That’s my last meal…my Mom’s cooking. Anne: Go Moms! You’re from St. Louis and you grew up in Richmond Heights, so you probably know my next question. Where did you go to high school? Jimmy: I started out at CBC and I switched over to Maplewood and South County Tech. I never
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Chef Jimmy Brennan and Anne Weibert got a great I had would
class ring. I still have friends from CBC but if to do it all over again, I choose public education.
Anne: Jimmy, this has been just delightful. Thank you so much! If you find yourself in Maplewood be sure to stop by for a meal that will satisfy!
Olive Tapenade
(Jimmy’s personal favorite) By: Jimmy Brennan
¼ cup Capers 1 cup Black Olives pitted ½ cup Green Olives pitted 1 tsp Lemon Juice 1 pinch Dried Thyme 1 pinch Black Pepper ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Combine everything except oil in food processor and finely chop. Slowly add oil until it turns into a fine paste.
Stuffing for Peppers
2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Yellow Onion Chopped 4 Cloves of Garlic Minced 1 pound of Mushrooms Chopped 2 cups cooked White Beans 2 TBSP Dillweed 2 cups cooked rice ¼ cup bread crumbs Heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions for about 5 minutes, don’t let them brown. Add garlic and mushrooms and cook another 5 minutes or until mushrooms get soft. Add everything to the pot and lightly mash. Salt and pepper to taste.
Grilled Stuffed Peppers
Cut bell pepper lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. While peppers are on the grill roasting fill each one with a tablespoon or two of olive tapenade and let the peppers go until they get nicely blistered but not too burnt. Remove them from the grill and fill with warmed stuffing mix. Top with spicy walnuts and drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and enjoy.
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FOUR BASIC ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS by Michael J. Corgiat, ChFC
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state planning can be difficult and confusing. Here are four basic ways to plan. The best way to be ready for major life and death decisions is to properly plan ahead. When it comes to your estate, this means an all-encompassing look at the decisions to be made, who makes them, and who gets what. There are generally four major documents you need to prepare so that your estate is in order.
A financial power of attorney is one of the most important steps in estate planning. Whoever you name as your financial power of attorney makes all of your financial decisions. By specifically picking someone to make those decisions, you help eliminate controversy and stress. You also avoid the costly and lengthy legal process of the court making your decisions. A will is the central part of your estate plan. Your will simply states who will receive various parts of your estate, including savings, homes, and other assets. By specifically laying out each asset and what person or charity it will be distributed to, you make your wishes clear. Although you won’t avoid probate, a will may help reduce much of the court and the government involvement in your estate. A living will is one of the most crucial documents in terms of medical decisions. Simply stated, a living will spells out what specific medical treatments you do or do
not want in the case of a medical emergency that leaves you unable to make medical decisions. Major medical choices, such as whether or not to resuscitate, or whether or not to be put on artificial respiration can be decided within the living will. But a living will is only half of the medical documents you should prepare within your estate planning. The other is a medical power of attorney. A medical power of attorney is a decision to appoint someone to make medical decisions if you cannot. If you don’t have a medical power of attorney (also known as a health care proxy), the decision automatically goes to your spouse. If you are unmarried, then it goes to adult children or parents. By specifically designating someone to make the decisions, you make it clear who you want in charge, and what you want done if the worst happens. While these situations are never easy, by making it obvious who you want to make decisions and what decisions you want them to make, your wishes are clear and
Please feel free to contact my office at 314/997-1947, if you have any questions or email: mcorgiat@keystonefncl.com Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC Michael J. Corgiat, Representative. Advisory Services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc., Michael J. Corgiat, Representative. Keystone Financial Services, LLC and Securities America companies are unaffiliated. Securities America and its representatives do not provide tax or legal advice; therefore it is important to coordinate with your tax or legal advisor regarding your specific situation.
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it eliminates the opportunity for someone else to claim otherwise. These are simply the four basic documents you’ll need when planning for your estate. There are many details to each document, and many details regarding your overall estate, including taxes. It’s usually best to find a financial professional and qualified estate planner to give you advice. By being prepared and educated, and working with a financial professional, you can make sure that your wishes are known. Most importantly, you can ensure that the legacy that lives on in your name is the one that you choose.
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MYTH BUSTING THE ESTATE PLAN by Mark D. Easley
1) Estate planning is only for the rich. This is probably the most common held misconception about estate planning. It is important to remember that estate planning includes more than just deciding where assets will go when someone passes away. Imperative decisions such as who will make financial and health care decisions on an individuals behalf if he/she are unable to, who will take care of minor children if someone suddenly passes away, if artificial life support is or is not desired, and yes, who will receive which assets when the time comes. 2) I’m too young for estate planning/I have plenty of time. One of the fundamental pieces of estate planning is planning. Make arrangements before a crisis to
avoid any surprises and the need for the court to get involved. We often see clients come in during a crisis such as a parent falling and needing skilled care immediately or perhaps a parent has been declared incompetent due to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Most of the time, a few simple documents such as Powers of Attorney can help those families avoid a slow and expensive court ordered guardianship. We never know when we might need estate planning, and by then, it will be too late. 3) If I have a will, I don’t have to worry about probate. Probate is a long and expensive process where the courts determine how assets are distributed upon an individual’s death. A will informs the courts
how one would like his/her assets distributed, but a will does not avoid the probate process. A will is also made available to the public. Therefore, it can be contested in court, which of course adds more time and cost. In addition, if the deceased has real property in multiple states, a separate probate may need to be opened in each individual state real estate is located (also increasing time and cost).
appoint guardians for minor children if that need should arise.
4) If I pass away without a will, the government will get my assets. Each state has its own “laws of intestacy” to determine who will get what after someone passes away without a will. Sites like mystatewill.com can give an idea of what each states “laws of intestacy” look like. It is important to remember that a will can also
Most Elder Law Attorneys in the St. Louis area, like our firm, offer free initial consultations. These meetings are designed to help dispel these types of myths and help to educate clients so that they can make responsible decisions for their families.
Final Thought: It is important to review and update estate plans every so often. We recommend every five to ten years. Assets, relationships, and attitudes towards final wishes all change over time and estate planning documents need to be updated to reflect those changes.
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ow do you dispose of your Many people know the Missouri Attorney Generals No Call list can be contacted at ago.mo.gov or at 1-866-662-2551. Your phone number can be placed on the No Call list to prevent many telemarketers from calling. If you do
opt out of receiving telemarketing calls, be aware you are allowed to receive calls from companies which you have done business with in the past, and companies where you have requested information. Some of those drawings you enter can actually give permission to a business to call you—read the fine print before you fill out the entry forms. Are you aware you can also opt out of many direct mailing lists? What are direct mailing lists? A business owner can purchase an area listing of residents’ addresses in order to send out a bulk mailing as a form of advertisement. Some come as a
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bundle of items, like circulars, and some individually like postcards. They usually have information on both sides of the sheet— frequently a coupon or discount is on it. Businesses that frequently use this form of advertisement could include hair/tanning salons, insurance companies, restaurant franchises, and local repair shops. If you wish to stop receiving this type of mail, you may go online to www.dmachoice.org or you may send a request in writing to DMA Mail Preference Service, PO Box 282, Carmel, NY 10512. Another form of mail you can opt out of receiving is those pre-approved credit offers. Ever
receive an envelope from a finance company with three checks preapproved for cashing? Worry about someone going through your mailbox looking for pre-approved credit card offers to complete? If you want to opt out of receiving pre-approved credit offers, go online at www.optoutprescreen. com or call 1-888-567-8688. Wish I knew of an opt out list for charities because I’d put my 91 year old mom on that one! Judy Erslon’s “Judy’s Tips” are found exclusively in Active Lifestyles Magazine Contact Judy at: Executive Senior Services (314) 650-2714 email: je_teach@yahoo.com
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IT’S ALL ABOUT (THE OLDER) ME WORKBOOK
ased on her experience in helping to care for her two elderly parents, Beverly Behrend has written a book that is to be used by senior adults to help them prepare for any future need for caregiving services. The book entitled, IT’S ALL ABOUT (THE OLDER) ME, is a workbook that guides the older adult to write in their story and express everyday preferences in a variety of areas, with the intention of this being shared with the current or future caregiver. The book begins with biographical information—where the person was born, their parents, siblings, spouse, children, grandchildren, occupation, hobbies, etc. This information helps the caregiver
come to know the person as an individual and their personal story. The book continues with pages for the person to express their preferences for daily living—foods they like or dislike, sleep habits, hygiene, favorite music, TV programs, books, etc. All of this shared information would ensure comfortable care for the person as they age and need someone to help care for them. Ideally, the older adult would complete this book well in advance of needing care, however, it can be completed at any stage of caregiving. If the older adult is unable to complete the book, another adult family member could do this for them. The caregiver could be anyone from an adult family
member to a paid professional in the home, or the services of caregivers in a retirement home, assisted living facility, or a skilled nursing home. The information in the completed book would allow the caregivers to take comfort in knowing that they are providing care that meets the client’s needs and honors their wishes. Behrend says, “This workbook is similar to the health directives we prepare as insurance that our wishes will be honored at the end of our lives. This workbook is insurance that our wishes will be honored as we go through the caregiving stage of life. I have not seen another book like this one. There are many books that are written for caregivers, but this
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O’Fallon Main Street Marketplace is a relatively new shop in historic downtown O’Fallon, MO. When customers step through the doors of this “now and then” shop they are surprised by the over 10,000 sq. feet of treasures. Always greeted by one of the owners, this eclectic shop offers a variety of vintage and collectibles mixed with newer items. When the shop opened its door in June of 2012, the plan was to provide people with their own individual space to do business. “We wanted to open the business like an antique mall” states owner Sandy Gowran, “with booth space for people to rent. However, we did not want to limit these vendors to only antiques.” The plan was to provide a nice eclectic variety for customers to enjoy. So the doors opened with vendors renting space and providing upscale antiques, furniture (both old and new), collectibles and unusual finds for customers. In a short period of time however, they realized there was a big demand for people who were moving or downsizing. Many people walked through their doors inquiring about consigning their quality items. This demographic of people did not want, or have the time, to do a garage sale. And honestly, people don’t want to pay much for your nice items at a garage sale. So the second aspect of the business was born, as they began to fill the need by offering consignment services. For larger items, they offer a FREE pick up. There is not a minimum number of items required to open an account. They do however, require your treasures to be in good, working condition, with nothing broken, chipped, or missing. These are not items you would typically find at the many “thrift” stores opening throughout the
area. The store is filled with nice, quality home décor, collectibles and antiques. As business began to increase, so did the number of furniture pieces they received. “Some of these pieces had great character”, states owner Pete Gowran, “but needed a lot of love. We would receive these great old pieces that were water damaged, stained, or missing pieces.” Pete had started his career as a carpenter working in the shipyards in Glasgow, Scotland. “He has such an appreciation for these great old pieces”, states his wife Sandy. “He just can’t see them trashed and ending up in a landfill. So we went to work and found a great and very reasonable line of furniture paint and began selling it through the shop and teaching classes every month”. It allows Pete to transform those beat up pieces into beautiful additions to the home. Through the class, it empowers his students to learn how to become a DIYer and transform their own piece. There are many facets of this small business. Coming the month of May, O’Fallon Main Street Marketplace will host a SPRING FLING. For one day only, Saturday, May 17, the store will offer: store wide sales, raffles, food and a wine tasting!
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Continued from cover (St. Louis Babies In Need)... Food pantries do not get steady donations of diapers, but when they do get them, they fly off the shelves. The Girl Scouts collect diapers along with other toiletries in their April Showers drive, however, that is not nearly enough. Jessica Adams, a social worker, said she filed the 501c paperwork for the St Louis Area Diaper Bank and hopes to begin taking donations as well as making partnerships with agencies soon. It is easy to say, why aren’t these people working so they can buy diapers? Times are much different now than 20 years ago when I had my kids. People are losing those high-paid positions and are only making minimum wage or part-time hours. Many women find that between the cost of daycare and expenses to get to work, on a $12/hr job, they are paying out more than they are making. So they leave their jobs. Diapers can cost up to $100 a month for a single baby. Many people cannot afford washers/ dryers to use cloth diapers. Many do not realize that daycare centers do not accept children in cloth diapers. Those mothers that are working have a problem if they run out of disposable diapers,
they cannot send their child to daycare. Without daycare, moms cannot work. For someone living on the poverty line, diapers can use up 10% of their income. The big problem about diapers, or lack of diapers are the long term issues. Babies get sores from being in a wet diaper too long, this makes them cry more often and bond less. A continually crying baby or toddlers who are not yet ready to potty train sets up the household for lots of stress, irritation, aggravation and the greater possibility of abuse. A baby in a wet, dirty diaper can also set up trust issues with their parents and caretakers. All of this information really upsets me. It seems like such a simple thing for many of us who never had to worry about putting a diaper on our babies. Just go to the store and buy those diapers. Diapers are not inexpensive, especially for someone who is barely making enough to feed the family. Many who live in the city do not have access to the big box stores or have transportation to buy diapers that can be bought in bulk to get them cheaper. They have to rely on nearby convenience stores, where the price is much higher.
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It breaks my heart that we live in a city where most of us are doing quite well and yet there are so many people struggling. Do you worry that you have to decide whether you are using your money to feed the family or to buy necessities? Do you ever have to give up one thing for another on an item you know is a necessity? We need to step up once again St. Louis and help people struggling in our community. It’s time to give back to those that are less fortunate. There are some easy ways to do just that! Jessica Adams started St. Louis’s first diaper bank in November of 2013. She is working hard at getting the word out to everyone, but she needs your help! In order to get the diaper bank running, she is in need of donated office/warehouse space to store the diapers. She also needs help with printing flyers. For the rest of us, she is looking for financial donations. Jessica can get diapers through Huggies for $ .10 a diaper. Huggies is connected with The National Diaper Bank and offers diapers drastically discounted to the diaper banks. This means your financial contribution will go much further! Hands-on volunteers are also needed! Businesses are
needed to use their lobbies as a drop off point for the diapers. Host a “Bottoms Up Party” with your friends, invite Jessica Adams and she will give your group a talk about the diaper issue. Have your friends bring diapers or a financial contribution. Contact Jessica Adams at 314-384-2512 or email her at: stldiaperbank@gmail.com to volunteer or for more information and ideas on how you can help! Active Lifestyles Magazine is also now accepting donations (diapers or contributions) at our offices located at 109 Ballpark Dr, Ballwin 63011. Feel free to stop by Monday thru Friday from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. If you would be interested in having a collection bin at your business location, email me your address and I will post it in the next issue. Thanks St. Louis!
All Paws Rescue, Inc. is an all volunteer non-profit animal rescue organization based in St. Charles County, Missouri. Our mission is to rescue homeless, abused and neglected dogs and cats, provide any necessary medical care or behavioral help they need, and then place them into loving permanent homes. All Paws is made up entirely of foster homes, which allows us to better evaluate each animal and place them in homes that are well-suited to their needs and the needs of their future owners. All animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, heartworm tested (dogs) or FIV/FeLV tested (cats), and microchipped before being placed for adoption. In addition to our adoption program, All Paws also offers multiple services to our community, including low-cost spay/neuter services and placement assistance for owners needing to re-home their pets. website www.allpawsrescue.info
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Roma is a very sweet 8 year old Lhasa Apso. She originally came from a breeder so is now adjusting to cage free living. We are working on house training and she is making good progress. She loves to cuddle and is always close to her foster mom. She really wants a human to call her own, sadly, she has never had that before.
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Meet Daisy, a 2 year-old Pekingnese/Cavalier King Charles Mix weighing 10 lbs. Talk about a hoot! This little girl is the sweetest, happiest, most loveable dog and will do anything to be with you. She loves human affection. She will share her affection with other dogs if needed but would rather have you all to herself. She does great with all people that she meets as she just wants attention. She loves to be on your lap on the couch on in bed with you. She would do best in a home where someone is home quite a bit and can give her the attention she needs.
zara
Zara is a four year old female American Staffordshire Terrier mix. She was rescued from a shelter as a puppy and has lived with one owner her entire life. Recently her owner became very ill, so now Zara is looking for a new home. She weighs 58 pounds and is crate trained and housetrained. Zara has lived with other dogs her whole life and loves to play with them, but she would be fine as an only dog as well as long as she got enough exercise. She is energetic and affectionate.
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Payton is a 5 year old female Chihuahua. She weighs 6 pounds and is very timid, but coming out of her shell slowly. She did come from a breeder and was scheduled to be euthanized because she wasn’t producing good litters. Payton would do better in a quiet home with no other pets or young children. She does ok with cats and dogs, but seems more comfortable with just her person! When she is excited and glad to see you she does her Happy Dance and runs in little circles. Payton will need patience and understanding, but she is an absolute doll who will love you forever.
bonnie
Bonnie is a 3 year old mix breed possibly with Rottweiler and Cattle Dog. She is extremely affectionate! She loves her one on one attention with people but also enjoys playing with other dogs. She needs to be in a home where she can get a lot of exercise and play time. She has grown very attached to her foster mom and follows her around everywhere! Bonnie loves sleeping in bed with her foster mom and cuddling on the couch. She is very smart and eager to please. Bonnie can’t wait to meet her future forever family!
liz
Liz is a 22 pound mix of Chihuahua and shepherd. She is around 2 years old, house broken and extremely sweet. Liz gets along well with other dogs. She is very friendly and loves to play! Adorable and playful - give Liz a new home for summer and life!
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