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Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. This is the mission of the YWCA. One would think that in 2015 that we would be nearer to completing this mission, however Ferguson, Mo. tells us we’re not. It doesn’t matter that it happened “across the river” it opened up dialogue about issues most people don’t want to discuss, yet it’s one that’s been a mission of the YWCA for years. This month, the Alton YWCA will honor 10 women at its annual Women of Distinction event for their work in the communities throughout the Riverbend. These women are ones who have worked to uphold the organizations mission and will join an academy of more than 240 women who have done the same. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the event and one that I particularly hold near to my heart. Five years ago I was bestowed such honor as being selected and this year I also became a member of the YWCA board. I believe that actions speak louder than words. I believe in giving back to my community. People will always tell you what needs to be done, but are they willing to work at it? I have and will always continue to do so. This is my community and I will always strive to make it a better place for everyone. The women who will be honored on April 30 at Lewis and Clark Community College, like the women before them, work hard toward making our communities a better place to live. They do things to make life easier for others who cannot speak for themselves. These women are the voices and the strength needed by so many. They work tirelessly toward the mission and many don’t even realize through their work the are helping to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
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This joke’s on you Despite its popularity, April Fool’s Day is not a national holiday. Popular since the 19th century, April Fool’s Day is celebrated by pranksters in Canada, Australia, Brazil, the United States, and parts of Europe. References to April Fool’s Day can be traced back to as early as the 1500s, but information on its origins is vague and infrequent. The beginnings of April Fool’s day remain something of a mystery, but many throughout history have offered their takes on the holiday for hoaxers. One of the more popular theories suggests that April Fool’s
Day sprung up after the French calendar reform in 1564. France moved the start of the year from the end of March to January 1, and those who continued to celebrate the new year in March were the victims of pranks. Pranksters stuck paper fish to the backs of unwitting victims. To this day, Poisson d’Avril, or April Fish, is the term used for April Fool’s Day in France. Other cultures celebrated the new year on or around April 1, including many Romans and Hindus. The timing coincided with the vernal equinox. Spring often heralded the start
of the new year. Some have linked April Fool’s Day to the notion of “spring fever.” There may be something about changing from winter to spring to serve as the catalyst of festive, lighthearted celebrations. Today, people all around the world celebrate April Fool’s Day with silly pranks and attempts to convince people to believe in things that are truly ridiculous. Unless one wants to be the victim of a prank, he or she should take things said and done on April 1 with a grain of salt. Nothing is what it seems on April Fool’s Day, and that’s part of the fun of it.
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Smiles all around as new dentist joins area practice By CYNTHIA M. ELLIS
Stacy Cain Moody is not new to the world of dentistry, but she is new to practicing in the Riverbend. The 36-year-old doctor of dental medicine recently started seeing patients at Humbert Road Dentistry in Godfrey. Moody said she thrives on educating her patients and providing high quality, comprehensive dental care to children through adulthood She said she wants her patients to look forward to a positive dental experience. Moody brings with her a wealth of experience. Having served in both the Illinois and Alaska National Guard she has provided dental care to soldiers and Alaskan natives, as well as treated those in private practice and mobile units in Southern Illinois.
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Cynthia Halpern and her husband, Bob, moved to Godfrey several years ago, leaving sunny California behind. But Cynthia’s family roots began in Alton, where her mother and father, James and Darlene (Greenwood) Ehlers, who both graduated from Alton High School in 1955. The United States Air Force took her dad on the road. He and his growing family moved around the United States, wherever the military sent him, including Hawaii, ending up in San Diego, Calif. when Cynthia was 18. That’s where she stayed and began to raise her own family. But her parents eventually decided to move back to Alton. Cynthia and Bob came to visit her parents and surprised them with the news that they were moving to Illinois as well, particularly since her mom was ill. Once here, through the Workforce Investment Act, Cynthia found a job and went back to school. She is cur-
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rently the assistant to the assistant chief medical officer at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, and is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in business management with Missouri Baptist University through its partnership program on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. One of
Cynthia’s three daughters decided the Midwest was for her, too, and her other two girls, along with five grandchildren, still live on the West Coast. “But we love it here, and we love to entertain,” Cynthia said. “Bob is really into cooking, and everyone loves his food.” Bob has always had a pas-
sion for food, and when the two were introduced through mutual friends 20 years ago, he opened her mind to good food. One of his dishes that happens to be Cynthia’s favorite, is his Australian meat pies. “He puts so much love into it,” she said. The couple recently had a “melting pot” party with different fondues, and they like to cook ethnic dishes. Bob makes noodle pudding, stir fry dishes, cheese enchiladas and homemade Spanish rice. She makes homemade pizza, switching around ingredients depending on what’s on hand, and pot stickers, which are an all-day affair. They might choose to make corned beef or roast in the crock pot, or BBQ baby backed ribs with a dry rub made with pepper, brown sugar and cumin. “We make lots of salads, too,” Cynthia said. “I grow fresh mint, cilantro and basil, which I love to use in meatballs and lasagna. Lots of basil.”
Her pressure cooker makes a stew to die for, she said. And she loves to make rice in her rice cooker, like her dad. Though she’s not much usually a baker, she can’t deny she makes a scrumptious fresh peach tart using peaches from her own peach tree that she planted when they first moved in. “I’ve always liked food, and I’ve always cooked, but it took meeting Bob to give me a real love and appreciation for it,” Cynthia said. “He brought me into the world of good food, and opened my mind to cooking for fun – not just necessity.” They both make a corn casserole that is a protected family secret because, Cynthia said jokingly, it gets them invited to lots of parties. Traditionally, they have an
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annual Halloween party and an annual poker party, and once a week, they have a Dungeon and Dragon’s get together. And all of the parties revolve around a central menu. “We love to bring family together with good food,” Cyn-
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established in 1918 and is located at 304 E. Third St. Serving the community for the past 97 years it has offered various programs to assist women and children. In 1991, two women, Nancy Ryrie and Sandra Lauschke, who volunteered and even served as board members of the Alton branch wanted to do something to recognize the merits of women in the community and help raise money. Nancy learned that her hometown YWCA in Aurora, Ill. were conducting a Women of Distinction event so she and Sandra headed north to check it out. The two brought the idea back to Alton and a year later the event was born. In its first year the YWCA received 50 nominations and seven women were selected I the categories of government, education, arts, communications, business and professions and professional and volunteer services. More than 280 attended the event and the nominees were announce during the award luncheon held at Lockhaven Country Club. “We had no idea who was going to win,” Patti said. “It was a honor just to be nominated, but I had no clue I would
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with title “women of distinction.” In 1991, the YWCA wanted to recognize women in the community as well as raise money for the fledgling organization. The YWCA, or World Young Women’s Christian Organization, established in 1855 in England. The Ladies Christian Organization founded three years later and in 1866 the term YWCA USA began being used. In the early 1900s, the world organizations’ focus had been industrialization it realized women were being insulated morally and socially from urban life. In 1910, during a World YWCA conference in Berlin the voices of thousands of working women from the United States were heard and the organizations objective began to change and a resolution passed to study social and industrial problems and to educate working women about legislation enacted on their behalf. It was then the social conscience of the YWCA was born into the form that it maintains today. The YWCA USA maintains nearly 300 associations nationwide with close to 1,100 sites serving 2.6 million members and participants. The Alton branch
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Patricia “Patti” (Toolen) FlippoKratschmer began her teaching career with the Sisters of Lorretto in 1957. As one of 12 children from an IrishCatholic family in St. Louis she joined the convent following her graduation from Nerinx Hall High School. While serving with the sisters she earned degrees in elementary education from Webster College, Denver and Syracuse universities. She earned her masters in exceptional education from the University of Wisconsin on Milwaukee. Patti taught first grade and disabled students in both Missouri and Colorado. In 1968, she left the order for secular life. Patti’s sister worked as a nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Alton and it brought her across the river where she found a job teaching pre-school at Evangelical School for the Young Years. She helped then helped Evangelical establish an elementary school and in 1981 she became its first principal, where she remained until her retirement in 1996. It was through Patti’s work teaching children that she was recognized for her efforts in making a difference in the community and was one of seven honored
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actually win.” Patti was honored in the category of education. The other members of her class included: Francis Jackson, director of Crisis Food Center, for volunteer services; Dorothy Kelley, Olin corp. labor counsel, for business and professions; Nancy (Goff) Livingston, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, for communications; Kathleen Rogers, head of Family Service and Visiting Nurse Association, for professional social services; Phyllis Schlafly, columnist, government; and world-renowned pianist Ruth Slenezynska for arts. Senior Lisa Spano of Roxana High School was the first to receive the Josephine Beckwith Future Leader Award, a scholarship for young women. This years honorees will be honored during a 25th anniversary celebration at 6 p.m. on April 30 at Lewis and Clark Community College. This year’s event marks the first time it’s been held at night. “We wanted the event to be special since we are celebrating its silver anniversary,” Monica Bristow, co-chair of this year’s Women of Distinction committee, said, Monica is co-chairing the event along with Margaret Freer. Both women are members of the WOD academy are selected for their service in the community. Monica said this year’s honorees were selected based on the embodiment and
traits embraced by the YWCA. “They are trailblazers in their communities and we are proud to hold them up as role models for young women everywhere,” she said. Women of Distinction are selected because they are women who exhibit leadership in their fields of expertise; serve as role models and/or mentors to other women and girls; advocate for positive social change that helps close the leadership gap and create a more equitable society; demonstrate a commitment to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women; has earned respect within their communities; support policies, practices, attitudes, and/ or actions that are intended to produce equitable outcomes for all and give back to the community through their time, talent, and/or resources. Margaret said all this year’s honorees support the YWCA mission in eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. This year’s honorees are Louise Baker, Colleen Green, Heather Hope, Valarie McDougler, Cheryl Maguire, Tiana Montgomery, Eva Perkins, Kathryn Sharpe, Sue Weber and Bethany Wooden-Chapel. The annual event will also include a silent auction and raffle drawing with five chances to win. The raffle tickets one week in Las Vegas, plus $1,000; a sports package to include 4 tickets each
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to St. Louis Blues and St. Louis Cardinals, plus $1,000 toward limousine; collector numbered Harley Davidson Bicycle; sunset cruise for six on the Mississippi River with hors d’ouevres and drinks; and a Robert Quinn autographed signed St. Louis Rams helmet. Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the YWCA or by calling (618) 465-7774. Checks will be accepted for the purchase of raffle tickets and you do not need to be present to win.Other raffle ticket locations are Freer Auto Body, Alton Marina, Atlantis Pools and Absolute Healthcare. Visit www.altonywca.com for more information. Tickets to the dinner are $60, contact the YWCA to purchase. Patti said she believes in the YWCA and its mission and all they do for women and children. She said even after her retirement she continued to volunteer in the community, but during the past ever all years she slowed down due to family, which included the passing of several family members including her husband Gene Kratschmer last year. Patti is reminded each day about her achievement in the fact a water color painted by local artist Arthur Towatta that presented to each of the honorees hangs in her foyer. “It was such an honor to be one of the first women selected, ” Patti said. “It’s an honor for all the women who are selected.”
April is a month known to many in the northern hemisphere as the unofficial beginning of spring, while those in the southern hemisphere consider April the beginning of autumn. But there is much more to the month of April than just changing seasons. April marks the Thai New Year in Thailand and the Khmer New Year in Cambodia. On April 6, Americans commemorate their country’s entry into World War I. April also was when the North Atlantic Treaty was signed in 1949, establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, a group of members that pledge mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party. Mathematicians may look forward to April because of Mathematics Awareness Month. Environmentalists and naturalists also enjoy April because of Earth Day and Arbor Day. These are key times when the focus is placed on renewable resources, recycling and efforts to make the planet a better place.
The Birds and Bees Many flowers compete with one another to attract butterflies, birds and bees for pollination, but at least two species of flowering plants have enhanced their ability to attract insects in unique ways. The titan arum (Amorphophallus titanium) is native to western Sumatra, where it grows in openings in rainforests. It is the largest unbranched flower in the world and can reach up to 15 feet tall. But this alone is not what makes the titan arum so special. It is unwise to step in close to get a whiff of this enormous bloom, as the plant gives off a rancid odor reminiscent of rotting meat. It is sometimes known as the carrion plant or the corpse plant for this reason. The plant has created this scent to attract flies for pollination. The rafflesia, which is native to southeastern Asia as well, is another plant that produces a rotting aroma to attract insects. The rafflesia has no stems, leaves or true roots -- it's basically one large flower.
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and when there is any imbalance of forces placed on it, the bone and tissue at the joint tend to move out of their proper position. Women with low arches or flat feet are particularly prone. Foot injuries and arthritis may also be involved in changing the stability of the foot, as well. This is not an attempt to settle that dispute. But there is no question that standing for long hours at a time and having your toes squeezed together in tight shoes tend to make the problem worse. The best thing you can do if you notice a bunion forming is to be very careful about the shoes that you wear. Make sure they properly fit and have a large toe box. Leave some room between your toes and the end of the shoes. Even though you may be tempted by a soft, cushy feel,
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disability and it should not be considered for cosmetic or preventive reasons. With 52 bones and numerous tendons, muscles and ligaments, our feet are one of the most complex parts of our body and worthy of special attention. Like the back, people tend to take their feet for granted – that is – until their feet are damaged. In recognition of April being National Foot Health Month, do your feet a favor and choose lower heel heights with a wider toe box. In addition, remove your heels every chance you get and stretch your calf muscles and massage your feet. Be kind to your feet and they will be kind to you. Dr. Lindsay is a boardcertified podiatric surgeon with Saint Anthony’s Physician Group. For an appointment with Dr. Lindsay or for more information, call 463-0227.
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don’t grow together as they should, a repeat operation may be necessary. Bunion surgery is normally performed on an outpatient basis with monitored and local anesthesia. If you are planning on going back to wearing fashionable high heels and sandals, you should be warned that even though your feet might look better after surgery, they will not be perfect and you should not go back to wearing tight, pointy-toed shoes. And as with any surgery, there are possible risks and complications. I will usually allow my patients to walk immediately on the surgically treated foot while within a surgical shoe, however, this is dependent on the procedure performed. Before making a decision, you should think about it carefully – and perhaps seek other options. Bunion surgery is for persons with serious pain and
Flaire Calendar April 4 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorcycle Swap Loading Dock Grafton April 18 Riverbend Earth Day Festival Noon to 6 p.m. 10815 Lockhaven Road Piasa Harbor April 25 Annual Arbor Day Festival 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Robert E. Glazebrook Park 1401 Stamper Lane Godfrey
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April 5 Easter Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pere Marquette Lodge 13653 Lodge Blvd. Grafton April 5 Easter Sunrise Service at Confluence Tower 7 a.m. Lewis & Clark Confluence 435 Confluence Tower Drive Hartford
Veggie garden tips for beginners Planting a vegetable garden can be a worthwhile endeavor for anyone who has an available patch of land. Gardens need not take up much space, and even apartment dwellers without yards can plant small gardens in containers they place on terraces or window boxes. Although establishing a garden is easy enough, beginners may make a few mistakes along the way. Those who already have paved the garden way before can offer novice gardeners some worthwhile tips. One of the first decisions novice gardeners must make is which crops to grow. This will help determine how much land you will need and which supplies or soil amendments will be necessary. According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, a common error for beginners is planting too much and more than anyone could ever consume, so it's best to start small and be proud of that small garden. Plants such as peppers, squash and tomatoes produce throughout the season, so you may not need many plants to provide for your needs. Less prolific plants may require a greater investment to produce a similar yield. Locate your garden in an area that gets adequate sun. Many vegetables need between six and eight hours of sunlight per day. Without enough light, they will not bear as much and could be susceptible to insect infestation. Vegetables and fruit also need
plenty of water because they're not very drought-tolerant, so keep gardens close to a water source. Another good tip is to locate the garden near the house or barbecue grill. This way you can easily harvest fresh produce and use it when cooking. Soil preparation is also key. Till the soil and remove debris like rocks, sticks and hard clumps of dirt. Work with organic material, such as manure or compost. Apply mulch after planting to help maintain moisture levels in the soil. Plant the tallest crops at the rear of your garden bed. Work forward with shorter crops. Try to leave a foot or more between planting rows. It's easy to get a garden started and enjoy fresh food for many months to come.
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of interviewing Dame Edna or Barry, not both. My pick should come as no surprise, but the number of details Edna knew about me was quite remarkable—and she ended up interviewing me just as much as I did her. Dame Edna Everage: Hello, Corey. I’m sorry, you rang me many, many times. I was on the telephone to members of my family in Australia. There is little bit of a crisis with my daughter.
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Dame Edna: It’s all right, just another conviction. Corey: That’s not good.
Dame Edna: She’s acting out. That’s what you call it.
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Corey: Aside from that, how is the day treating you?
Dame Edna: Lovely. Thanks to you, I am missing a bit of it. How are [your dogs] Zuni, Phoebe and Falco?
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Corey: They’re sitting right next to me, actually, in my office.
Dame Edna: You’re a gentle person. You love your animals; don’t you? And you’re a typical Leo.
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Corey: That’s what I’ve been told. Do you consider yourself an animal person?
Dame Edna: I’m not an animal person. I never had an animal as a child. I’ve always thought, Corey, that people are enough trouble without adding the animal kingdom to our list of responsibilities.
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Corey: That makes sense. I’m curious, for this last tour, did you consider changing your name to “Neverage,” as you seem to never age?
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Dame Edna: By the way, you were in St. Louis recently for the holidays visiting with your family and your little god son. Has it picked up a bit? When I was there, it was a bit rundown. Corey: It’s doing OK. There’s always a little bit of wear and tear, but they’re doing well. You’re actually in Los Angeles for a bit of time. Have you had the opportunity to catch up on any celebrity types?
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Dame Edna: I’ll be seeing some of them who haven’t passed away. Lauren McCall was a dear friend…Angelica Houston is one of my best buddies.
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Corey: Oh, she’s fabulous.
Dame Edna: She is showbiz aristocracy, like me. She says, “Edna, I feel like I can talk to you very naturally because we are members of the same peer group.”
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Corey: Is it fair to call [your final tour] an extravaganza?
Dame Edna: Anything I do is an extravaganza, even if it’s just me pushing a heavy-laden cart around Whole Foods.
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Dame Edna: I wear attractive clothing. Obviously, it’s beautifully made and precious fabrics, but it looks like something any ordinary person could afford, if they got a double mortgage and an enormous bank loan. I do my own shopping, Corey, and I’m never pestered because people think it looks like Dame Edna, but it couldn’t be because she’s doing her own shopping. They would think I have some young man with white socks and brown legs, little shorts and sticking-up blonde hair doing it for me, but I do it myself when I travel. I travel very lightly. I don’t have an entourage. I have a gynecologist I travel with; that’s about it.
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Corey: I believe it’s German.
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Dame Edna: (Laughs) Much…What nationality is your name?
Dame Edna: Stulce, it must be German. Why don’t you know for certain where it comes from?
Dame Edna: A little Ellis Island thing.
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Dame Edna: You might find the original one is a serial killer or something.
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Corey: Several years ago, I did dress up as you for Halloween. I got a lot of free drinks that night.
Dame Edna: Did I bring you luck, darling? You didn’t make me look spooky, did you?
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Corey: No, I made you look fabulous.
Dame Edna: (Laughs) I love Halloween in America. We don’t do much of it in Australia. I think it’s a pity. There’s a chance for fantasy to come into people’s lives. Look, darling, I have to go because I’ve left the bath running. Lots of love. Bye bye!
Make Easter eggs last Families gather on Easter to participate in many different traditions that have been passed down through time. One such tradition is coloring Easter eggs. Millions of eggs are harvested and sold this time of year to be included in Easter festivities. However, soon after egg hunts have been completed and family dinners are brought to the table, those colored eggs may be relegated to the trash. When colored with food-grade dyes, such as those manufactured and readily available around Easter, the eggs remain safe to eat. Colored eggs that are stored in a refrigerator can last up to a week if their
shells remain intact. Peeled eggs may last up to five days, says the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Once eggs are boiled and dyed, they should be promptly put into the refrigerator to keep them fresh and edible. It's adviseable to use plastic, wood or papier-mâché eggs for Easter egg hunts, as eggs made of such materials will not spoil. Otherwise, hide and refrigeratehard-boiled eggs if this task can be completed within two hours. After that time frame, the eggs have the potential to spoil. By eating colored eggs, you can reduce waste and add a tasty appetizer to Easter meals.
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