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TOCO Thrift Shop So Much More than a Thrift Shop! Learn the Generous Philosophy behind TOCO! Halloween Website by CPR Take the kids on a virtual trip through one of our favorite holidays! Quick Fun & Frightening Halloween Snacks This Halloween make the kiddies and guests scared through these frightful snacks 20 Ways to Confuse Trick or Treaters! This year turn the tables on all of your trick-or-treaters! Make More Time to be Playful with Your Kids Learn how to make more time with your children and the benefits from that time
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Money Tips for Teens How to teach your teens the importance of money! What’s in a Crayon? Jessica Butcher of Kiddo’s Closet & Clips investigates what is really in a crayon and learns some safe alternatives! Garden Place teaches us how to choose an assisted living facility Area Teen Band Teaches Us the Meaning of Sisterly Love! Love Me Leave Me raises money for Autism Speaks in honor of a band member’s sister Monthly Contests Win Gift Certificates to area business in this month’s contests
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I sometimes look back at my childhood and realize the amazing progress my generation has seen and accomplished. We have seen the birth of computers as we know it today, the invention of cell phones, and the first African-American President. Through the years we have tried to find the inequalities in society and tried to right it. Yet I still feel as if we have not yet made our mark on this world. Through all of the technological breakthroughs, have we as a generation left the world a better place than when we entered it? My parent’s generation fought for equal rights in the South, protested to end the War in Vietnam and the War on Poverty. The generation before them banded together to stop the world from collapse at the hands of a mad dictator. I can find nothing in the past thirty years to equal such tasks. We teach our children to be sypathetic towards the plight of others, and to be empathetic towards what our fellow man may suffer through. But I cannot think of a single instance we as a generation have done so in this global world. Yes we protested against greed and corruption, but to what end? Have we stopped any wars? Have we done anything beyond bring our society and the economic stability of our country to the brink of depression? The words we preach seem hallow at best, the promises seem empty to the next generation. Can we truly say that we left this world better than when we came into it? But the lack of our imprint on our society is not my deepest fear, it is that our children will do the same, and the generations to follow. We have demonstrated that intolerance has become tolerable, and that as long as we get ahead, it doesn’t matter that those who lack still go without. If this legacy continues, what kind of world will our grandchildren or great-grandchildren inherit? I do not know if it is too late for my generation to do something substantial, if the dowry chest can be full for the future generations to use to enrich thier lives. But I am willing to try, or at least make sure that my son and his friends do not carry on what the “Me” Generation has started. Are you? Robert Ludwig, Publisher publisher@metroeastparent.com 618-407-5281
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decorating or enjoy talking with customers or perhaps you just would like to help with housekeeping please consider contacting them to get involved. They go above and beyond to care for their community as they want to be an example of service to other employers and businesses in their community. Through donations, The TOCO Shop takes a progressive role to promote the community pledge to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, AND Resale in order to create a stronger, diverse, and sustainable community. They have active plans to add stores throughout the region in order to create jobs and promote a green community by keeping usable items out of Illinois landfills. To date The TOCO Shop has kept an estimated 360,000 pounds of textiles
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Voice of Generation “I” by Xavier Ludwig
rights to some and forget their true purpose in our democracy? Or is it what we learn at school in the history, theology, and government classes all wrong? My father explained something to me one time that I will never forget. I think he stole it from Uncle Ben in Spiderman, but it still holds dear no matter where it came from. “With great power comes great responsibility.” Jesus once said, “To whom much has been given, much will be expected” My Father is a political person, I am not. I do not and can not understand how he can switch from one news channel to the other only to finally turn off the television angry, about ready to throw the remote control at the television. I am not a political person, but I am a religious person, and my faith directs me in ways that seem contrary to those experts that seem to upset my father. I am only 14 years old and I go to a school that takes pride in molding the future leaders of this world. My school also takes pride in the teachings of Christ and the Jesuit doctrine of the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity. From everything that I have seen from my father’s political shows (and yes, he forces me to watch them with him sometimes), and most of what I have heard from the so called experts and those who are currently our leaders who seem to go against everything that has been taught to me from my father and school. Recent events have made me wonder the sanity of our current leaders, and question where their true loyalties lie. If they are God-fearing people, as they all claim, how can they do what they do on a daily basis? How can they deny basic Page 9
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My father gave a parable of his own to me. If he and I were walking down the street and saw a group of men beating to death a woman and child, it is our responsibility to try and stop them. If we do not, then we are just as guilty as them. As Chistians, we cannot afford to turn the other cheek or watch idly by as there are those who are killed or tortured. If this is the case, then how can we as a country based on those same values take a step sideways while innocent women and children are being gassed to death by their own leaders? How can we as the most powerful country in the world allow other leaders to do this to their own people? Does it really matter if they are across the street or across the globe? If we have the power to stop them, then why are the political leaders of this country not doing anything to do so? If we as a country want to only take care of our own, and forget what is happening around the world, then why are our leaders continuing debating on whether any one of our citizens should be able to afford to go to the hospital without having to use up all of their money in order to do so? Should a hospital visit only be allowed to those who can afford it? Why do we export more oil than we
import, and yet we send our troops all around the world to protect that oil? Why are we even buying oil from countries that will not allow females to attend school or walk down a street unescorted? How do we give billions of dollars to countries for aid when they sell us oil at extreme prices? Somehow, none of this makes sense to me. But hey, I am only fourteen years old, what do I know? Some other questions I have that I would like for our leaders to answer before they get my vote in four short years. As a Christian bound by my faith in Jesus Christ and his teachings, how can I walk by homeless people in the streets, or hungry children, and tell them that the programs that our govenment set up to help them in their time of crisis is being cut to pay for more tanks that our military did not ask for or want just because they were made in a district of a Congressman that has a say so in the matter? Or to pay for the bonuses of Corporate CEOs that have found ways not to pay taxes on them? As a Christian, or even a decent percent with a conscious, how can we stand by and allow our military families to have to get food stamps so their families can eat while their parent is overseas fighting for our rights, and the rights of so many others? Should we not protect our protectors? I am not a political person, but I am a Christian, and I think that our leaders need to go back to history classes, theology, and government classes all over again. You may email Xavier with any questions to: xavier@metroeastparent.com
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The true flavor of these tasty mummies is under wraps. Assemble a few for a fun appetizer or a legion for a Halloween-worthy entree. To make, follow these steps: 1. Skewer a purchased meatball and a 4-inch piece of summer sausage stick with a 6-inch wooden skewer. 2. Combine 8 ounces of cream cheese and 1 teaspoon of purchased pesto. Spread some of the mixture over the meat skewer. 3. Wrap skewer with cooked fettuccine noodles. 4. To complete, add capers for eyes. Serve with pasta sauce for dipping. Editor’s Tip: For a more bulky body, spread with additional cream cheese mixture and wrap with another layer of cooked fettuccine.
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There is something ghoulishly great about topping your favorite vanilla milk shake with a hauntingly sweet white ghost. To make, follow these steps: Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.Coarsely chop desired amount of white chocolate (about 2 ounces). Place in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high about 1 minute or just until melted and smooth, stirring every 20 seconds.Place melted chocolate in a small resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Use kitchen scissors to snip a very small piece off one corner of the bag.Pipe small ghost shapes on prepared baking sheet. Add two miniature semisweet chocolate pieces to each ghost for eyes. Allow to stand until white chocolate sets. Peel off waxed paper.
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Mad Scientist Wraps Create your own mini laboratory with these Halloween wraps. Gather as many add-ons as possible -- olives, carrots, sweet pickles, and parsley work great -- then let imaginations run wild. To make, follow these steps: 1. Make a wrap with your choosing of fillings. Roll up and secure with wooden pick. 2. Stuff one end of rolled tortilla with sweet red pepper strips, shredded lettuce, parsley sprigs, and julienned carrots. 3. Attach olives for eyes and the nose and a piece of pepper for the mouth with mayonnaise or honey mustard. 4. Cut an apron shape from the cheese and lay atop tortilla. 5. Add pickles or peppers for shoes and use cheese as a blanket.
20 Ways To Confuse Trick-Or-Treaters 1. Give away something other than candy. (Toothpicks, golf balls, bags of sand, etc.) 2. Wait behind the door until some people come. When they get near the door, jump out, wearing a costume, and holding a bag, and yell, “Trick or Treat!” Look at them, scratch your head, and act confused. 3. Fill a briefcase with marbles and crackers. Write on it, “Top Secret” in big letters. When trick-or-treaters come, look around suspiciously, say, “It’s about time you got here,” give them the briefcase, and quickly shut the door. 4. Get about 30 people to wait in your living room. When trick-or-treaters come to the door, say, “Come in.” When they do, have everyone yell, “Surprise!!!” Act like it’s a surprise party. 5. Get everyone who comes to the door to come in and see if they can figure out what’s wrong with your dishwasher. Insist that it makes an unnatural “whirring” sound. 6. After you give them candy, hand the trick-or-treaters a bill. 7. Open the door dressed as a giant fish. Immediately collapse, and don’t move or say anything until the trick-or-treaters go away. 8. When you answer the door, hold up one candybar, throw it out into the street, and yell, “Crawl for it!” 9. When you answer the door, look at the trick-or-treaters, act shocked and scared, and start screaming your head off. Slam the door and run around the house, screaming until they go away. 10. Insist that the trick-or-treaters each do ten push-ups before you give them any candy. 11. Hand out menus to the trick-or-treaters and let them order their candy. Keep asking if anyone wants to see the wine list. 12. Get a catapult. Sit on your porch and catapult pumpkins at anyone who comes within 50 yards of your house. 13. When people come to the door, jump out a nearby window, crashing through the glass, and run as far away from your house as you can. 14. Answer the door dressed as a pilgrim. Stare at the trick-or-treaters for a moment, pretend to be confused, and start flipping through a calendar. 15. Instead of candy, give away colored eggs. If anyone protests, explain that the eggs are the only thing you had left over from Easter. 16. Answer the door dressed as a dentist. Angrily give the trick-or-treaters a two-hour lecture on tooth decay. 17. Answer the door with a mouthful of M&M’s and several half-eaten candy bars in your hands. Act surprised, and close the door. Open it again in a few seconds, and insist that you don’t have any candy. 18. Hand out cigarettes and bottles of asprin. 19. Put a crown on a pumpkin and put the pumpkin on a throne on your porch. Insist that all of the trick-or-treaters bow before the pumpkin. 20. Dress up like a bunny rabbit. Yell and curse from the moment you open the door, and angrily throw the candy at the trick-or-treaters. Slam the door when you’re finished.
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Q & A Tooth Talk
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As Dr. Paul McCrory once stated about the connection between mouthguards and concussions “Absence of proof is not proof of absence”. We should always remember that the primary role of mouthguards is the protection of the teeth and orofacial structures, and mouthguards should be primarily designed to accomplish this goal – with adequate protection in the areas most likely to be traumatized (maxillary incisor teeth). However, there are some basic design elements that can and should be included in any mouthguard that might enhance the potential concussion-prevention aspects of mouthguards. All mouthguards should have an adequate thickness and should cover as much of the occlusal surface as the athlete can tolerate. Mouthguards must have proper retention built into them to ensure that they stay in place at the moment of impact. Mouthguards should not be over trimmed in the posterior, which might actually force the condyles into the glenoid fossae. All mouthguards should be balanced occlusally to ensure an even distribution of force across the entire surface. First of all, it is essential to educate the public that stock and boil and bite mouthguards bought at sporting good stores do not provide the optimum treatment expected by the athlete. These ill fitting mouthguards cannot deal with idiosyncrasies athletes and children may have. If everyone had the same dentition; were of the same gender; played the same sport under the same conditions; had the same experience and
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played the same position at the same level of competition, and were the same age and same size mouth, with the same number and shape of teeth, prescribing a standard mouthguard would be simple. This is the precise reason why mouthguards bought at sporting good stores, without the recommendation of a qualified dentist, should not be worn Erupting teeth (ages 6-12) should be noted so the mouthguard can be designed to allow for eruption during the season. Boil and bite mouthguards do not allow for this eruption space. For patients with braces, special designs for the mouthguards are essential to allow for orthodontic movement without compromising on injury prevention and fit. This can only be achieved through consultations with your dentist.(See mouthguard section for further information on types and designs for mouthguards.)
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Dental injuries are the most common type of orofacial injury sustained during participation in sports; the majority of these dental injuries are preventable.
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An athlete is 60 times more likely to sustain damage to the teeth when not wearing a protective mouthguard.
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The cost of a fractured tooth is many times greater than the cost of a dentist diagnosed and designed professionally made mouthguard.
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Every athlete involved in contact sport has about a 10% chance per season of an orofacial injury, or a 33-56% chance during an athletic career.
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The cost to replant a tooth and the follow-up dental treatment is about $5000.
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Victims of knocked out teeth who do not have a tooth properly preserved or replanted may face lifetime dental costs of $15,000-$20,000/tooth, hours in the dental chair, and the possible development of other dental problems such as periodontal disease.
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It is estimated that faceguards and mouthguards prevent approximately 200,000 injuries each year in high school and college football.
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The stock mouthguard which is bought at sports stores without any individual fitting, provide only a low level of protection, if any. If the wearer is rendered unconscious, there is a risk the mouthguard may lodge in the throat potentially causing an airway obstruction.
especially with football players, the mouthguard debate has become even more relevant. The possibility of the adult athlete developing CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and the teenage population having an increased risk of SIS (second impact syndrome) as a result of frequent head trauma and concussion provides the dental team with the responsibility of educating their patients about these concerns and opportunities for prevention.
The design elements that are often overlooked in the athlete with a developing mouth and face include special design to Facts from the American Dental allow for the permanent teeth to properly erupt into their final position without interference from the mouthguard. Sore Association and the California bought boil and bite mouthguards do not allow for this feature Dental Association that a custom guard will provide. In addition, patients with braces need a design that allows the necessary orthodontic NUTRITION • A HIGHLAND properly fitted mouthguard reduces the chances of movement without compromising injury or preventing proper sustaining a concussion from a blow to the jaw. JAKEL 4.23.13 fit. An appliance that is not adjusted for proper balance of bite can result in injury to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that • Mouthguards should be worn at all times during could be prevented with a custom mouthguard. The additional competition; in practice as well as in games. expense of a custom mouthguard is well worth the benefits that • Contact your local dental society and association for they provide. There are some things that you simply cannot information on dentists and mouthguard programs in put a price on. Why take a chance with the brain function and your area. smile of your child? For more information on sports dentistry please visit www.sportsdentistry.com. • The American Dental Association recommends HIGHLAND NUTRITION HIGHLAND NUTRITION wearing custom mouthguards for the following sports: 4.23.13 JAKEL 4.23.13 acrobats,JAKEL basketball, boxing, field Hockey, football, HIGHLAND NUTRITION gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial RS JAKEL 4.23.13 arts, racquetball, roller hockey, rugby, shot putting, skateboarding, skiing, skydiving, soccer, squash, surfing, volleyball, water polo, weightlifting, wrestling.
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Making More Time to be Playful is Benef icial for Kids – and Their Parents (StatePoint) During the rush of the back-to-school season, the focus is all on school, homework and scheduled activities. And with so much down time revolving around televisions, computers and handheld devices, it can be difficult for families to find time to simply be spontaneous and playful. But experts say that making time for free play can be beneficial to kids, enhancing self-esteem, creativity and cognitive ability. “Play gives children an opportunity to joyfully explore their world, learn new things and connect to others,” says Steven Gross, Chief Playmaker of the Life is good Playmakers, a non-profit organization committed to helping kids overcome poverty, violence, and illness through the power of play. “Children need food, water and medicine to survive. But if you want them to fully live, they need to play.” The majority of American parents say the most difficult part of transitioning their child from summertime to a school schedule is the loss of unstructured playtime, according to results of a recent survey commissioned by GoGo squeeZ, maker of 100 percent fruit, all-natural applesauce on-the-go. Three-quarters of those surveyed fear that lack of open playtime means their children are missing out on experiences that teach them to be creative, communicate, share and resolve conflicts. GoGo squeeZ has partnered with the Life is good Playmakers and is encouraging families to incorporate playfulness into their routine during the busy back to school season. One way to make more time for free play is to ensure that kids have on-the-go healthy and portable snack options. Parents should always be prepared with a tasty snack like GoGo squeeZ that doesn’t interrupt
playtime. The Life is good Playmakers offer these additional tips for great ways families can be more playful in their daily lives: • Sing what you’re doing: It offers a chance to connect and be joyful, and it never fails to become collaborative and produce smiles. Gross says, “Play is defined not by the activity, but by the spirit in which you approach it.” • Create a playfulness plan: “You plan for retirement. You plan for building a house. You have weekend plans. Doesn’t playfulness deserve to be prioritized and planned?” says Gross. Carve out time to boost your joy, connections and creativity by making a playful promise in writing for all to see. • Take it outside: even if you’re inside you can still “play in the rain.” Structure is important, but there has to be a balance of routine and spontaneity. “Do the unexpected and go freestyle -- outdoors or in -- once in a while,” encourages Gross. • Spend more time being interested than interesting: Renounce the role of parent and dive whole-heartedly into the things that make your child happy. Gross says “Connect with your child by reconnecting with the child in you.” To learn more about the importance of playfulness and the work of GoGo squeeZ and the Life is good Playmakers, visit www.gogosqueez. com/go-playfully. Childhood only comes once. Help your kids make the most of theirs by giving them the freedom and space to be playful. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) WireImage
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Highland Art in the Park Celebrates 10 Years
The Highland Arts Council is so pleased to present its tenth year of Art in the Park. In 2003, a group of forward-thinking individuals believed that Highland and the surrounding area would benefit from a family-friendly art show. HAC realized that creative thinking is vital for a new generation to solve problems when they are anywhere in the future work force.
Art Heats Up at Art in the Park
To celebrate its 10th Anniversary, a mobile glass blowing unit will come from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. From 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday, October 12; and 11 am – 4 pm on Sunday, October 13, visitors will be able to watch how glass is developed into fantastic art. Professor Bill Boysen began the glass blowing program at SIUC’s Art & Design Program in 1966, developed the curriculum and recruited students to this new program. He developed a mobile glass blowing unit in the 1970s to make the traveling demonstration easier and less expensive to set up. The students named the first unit Aunt Gladys. Professor Boysen explained that the students felt the unit was like an aunt that came over for the weekend, shared information and stories, and then was gone again. They chose the name Gladys because it was the clos-
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est they could come to “glass.” Boysen and students toured across the United States giving people a revolutionary view of glass blowing never seen so easily before. Aunt Gladys 2 replaced the original unit in 2000 and will be in Highland throughout Art in the Park onOctober 12-13, 2013.
they have made during the show. Thanks to Paulette Todd and Kids Art Club for designing the projects and organizing the area and the Highland Optimists and Wal-Mart for the donation of supplies. There is a special surprise awaiting children visiting this year’s Kids Kreation area.
Highland Arts Council is thrilled to offer this fantastic opportunity for you to see the work that goes into blown glass and hot sculpting. This educational opportunity is perfect for the entire family and an example of the fulfillment of Highland Arts Council’s mission to provide art education. The demonstration is funded in part by the Monsanto Rural Community Arts Education Program through the Arts & Education Council of St. Louis.
The Art Gallery….Just for Kids will allow children ages 5 to 18 to buy art donated by the exhibiting artists for only $5. It’s an excellent way to teach children the value of viewing and purchasing art. The exhibiting artists are generous in donating photographs, drawings, glass, jewelry, paintings, clay, sculptures, and more to the Art Gallery…Just for Kids because they know that this is the future of culture and creativity.
Two additional areas of Art in the Park will thrill the kids. “Kids Kreation will give kids a chance to express their artistic abilities and take home art projects
In addition to viewing art, entertainment will delight you throughout the weekend. Live music will grab center stage throughout the weekend, featuring Floyd & the Barbers and Jeff Pinkel Quar-
tet. On Sunday, Dueling Desserts returns with presentations of edible works of art. We are very proud of our hometown, two-time winner of TLC’s Ultimate Cake Off, Pat Jacoby from Patty-Cakes in Highland. Other popular pastry chefs from the St. Louis area will also show their culinary skills. All ages will enjoy this tasty art. Bring the entire family to Art in the Park at Helvetia Sharpshooters’ Lindendale Park in Highland, IL on Saturday, October 12 from 10 am – 5 pm and onSunday, October 13 from 11 am – 4 pm. Admission and parking are free. Over 65 artists will impress you in twelve different categories of art mediums.
To find out more about Highland Arts council or Art in the Park, visit www.HighlandArtsCouncil.org
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(StatePoint) No one wants to think about breast cancer often, but there’s definitely one person with whom you should discuss the topic annually -- your doctor. From innovative detection tests to new prevention research, your physician can be a great source of information on new ways women are protecting themselves from this life-threatening illness. “Between family, friends and career, a doctor’s appointment may not be a top priority for women. But checkups are integral to breast cancer prevention,” says Dr. Steven Quay, Chairman, CEO and President of Atossa Genetics and inventor of the ForeCYTE Breast Health Test. “October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month, is an excellent time to take five minutes to schedule your screening exams,” Quay says. Here are key topics to discuss with your doctor to ensure you make the most of your visit:
Risk
Breast cancer risk is multifaceted. Age is one factor -- as you get older your risk rises. Certain lifestyle factors can also increase your risk -- being overweight, taking birth control pills, alcohol consumption and not having children. Genetic risk, heredity, the presence of pre-malignant cells and breast density should also be considered. Talk to your doctor about what tests you should be receiving to determine your risk, and if there are lifestyle changes you should make.
Testing
Breast cancer can strike at any age. Unfortunately, mammography, the most common test which is now controversial as to its effectiveness, isn’t recommended for younger women. But now there are
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adjunct tests that younger women can request that can detect silent, reversible milk duct hyperplasia, a condition that can lead to breast cancer in a decade if left untreated. The new quick and non-invasive ForeCYTE Breast Health Test, for example, collects and analyzes individual cells from a small sample of milk duct fluid collected from each breast, and can provide vital early detection of cancer or pre-cancerous conditions. Just as the Pap smear has reduced cervical cancer rates by over 70 percent by finding and treating reversible pre-cancer before it becomes cancer, the goal of Atossa Genetics, maker of ForeCYTE and other diagnostic risk assessments, is to reduce the high rate of breast cancer through early detection of reversible precursor changes that can lead to breast cancer and to treat those early changes. “From lifestyle changes to therapeutic interventions, knowing your lifetime risk of breast cancer can help you make important medical decisions now,” notes Quay. More information about determining your risk for breast cancer can be found at www.AtossaGenetics.com.
Lifestyle
Maintaining a healthy body weight can reduce your risk for breast cancer. Ask your physician or a registered dietician for advice on improving your diet. Your doctor can also recommend the best way to ease into a fitness routine, taking into account your overall health and current fitness level. If you’re a smoker or drinker, ask your physician to direct you toward resources that can help you curb the habit. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take charge of your health by learning more about early detection, testing options and prevention.
Addressing the unique health needs of women
More than 6 in 10 women ages 40 and older had a mammogram within the past two years.1 The law requires coverage of many preventive services for women, including mammograms, at no cost to women.
The health care law makes it easier for women to access and pay for health care, helping them and their families stay healthy.
Nearly 135 million women have received a routine exam in the past two years,5 many having to pay out-of-pocket. The law requires coverage of well-woman visits at no cost to women.
16% Only 16 percent still exclusively breastfeed at 6 months.2 The law requires coverage of breastfeeding support and equipment to make going back to work easier for breastfeeding moms.
An estimated 19.7 million women are smokers, which puts them at risk for several types of cancer and heart disease. The law requires coverage, at no cost, for services to help women quit smoking. 3
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Nearly 77 percent of women start breastfeeding after giving birth.2
The Health Care Law Protects Women Women cannot be denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition. Women can choose any primary care provider or OB-GYN in their health plan’s network. Women cannot be charged more than men for the same health coverage. Women’s health coverage must include pregnancy and newborn care.
More choices. More control. Better health. An important part of the law is the new Health Insurance Marketplace. Starting October 1, Americans, including 18.6 million women who are uninsured,6 will be able to find insurance that fits their needs—all in one place.
Learn more about the law at HHS.gov/HealthCare. Get ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace at HealthCare.gov.
Sources 1. www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/nhis_2010_data_release.htm 2. www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/2012BreastfeedingReportCard.pdf 3. www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_10/sr10_256.pdf
4. www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr060.pdf 5. www.cdc.gov/brfss/annual_data/annual_2011.htm 6. marketplace.cms.gov/exploreresearch/census-data.html
This figure was adapted from the Office on Women’s Health May 2013 infographic: www.womenshealth.gov/NWHW/activity-planning/NWHW-Infographic-508.pdf.
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Ways to Make a Difference this Breast Cancer Awareness Month (StatePoint) Unfortunately, too many of us know someone - a family member, friend or colleague - who is affected by breast cancer. In fact, breast cancer accounts for nearly one in three cancers diagnosed in U.S. women, according to the American Cancer Society. Since there is no cure for breast cancer, much more needs to be done in the fight against this life-threatening disease.
There are several easy ways you can make a difference this October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and beyond:
ple, Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water is supporting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) through its Pink Pack program. Every package of Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water marked with a pink ribbon represents a donation to BCRF, with a minimum of $750,000 this year. BCRF is dedicated to breast cancer research that will ultimately help lead to prevention and a cure. Currently, 91 cents of every dollar spent by BCRF is directed towards breast cancer research and awareness programs, such as one of the grants that Nestlé Pure Life is helping to fund, aimed at findings drugs to prevent breast cancer in those with the BRCA-mutation. To join Nestlé Pure Life in supporting BCRF and make a direct donation supporting research efforts, visit www.bcrfcure.org. Another easy -- and fun -- way to show your support and raise funds year round is by participating in walks and runs. Gather a group of friends and family and find a local walk or race that raises funds for an organization tied to research or finding a cure. It’s a meaningful way to get directly involved.
Get the Word Out
Awareness is crucial to early diagnosis and timely treatment. Talk to your sisters, mothers, daughters, aunts and friends about scheduling annual checkups and diagnostic tests. Since genetics can play a factor, sharing your medical history with your family is especially important. Use free web services, such as the government’s Family Health Portrait tool, available at www. familyhistory.hhs.gov, to collect this information and help your health care provider formulate a prevention plan.
Show Your Support
Beyond spreading the word, there are easy ways you can support the fight against breast cancer – from your grocery store list to fundraisers and more. First, look for your favorite brands that are giving back to the cause. For exam-
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BCRF-funded research has indicated that there is a positive relationship between exercise, a healthy lifestyle, and breast cancer risk. Among other things, it is important to maintain a healthy body weight through exercise and a well-balanced diet. One weight maintenance trick is to stay hydrated and eat plenty of fiber-rich foods like almonds, beans and apples, which make you feel full and can help you avoid overeating. This Breast Cancer Awareness month, there are many great ways to support causes that fight this all-too-common, life-threatening disease. Find out more by visiting www.cancer.org.
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FA C T S F O R L I F E
Breast Cancer Facts What you need to know Can I prevent breast cancer? The causes of breast cancer are not fully understood. Although it is clear that age, gender and lifetime exposure to estrogen and other factors play an important role. Because no one knows exactly what causes breast cancer to develop in a certain person at a certain time, there are no sure ways to prevent it. However, there are steps that you can take that may reduce your risk. These include maintaining a healthy weight, adding exercise into your routine, limiting alcohol intake and postmenopausal hormones, and breastfeeding if you can. For women at higher risk, taking tamoxifen or raloxifene may reduce the risk of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer. Who gets breast cancer? Anyone can get breast cancer. For example, did you know… • the older a woman, the more likely she is to get breast cancer? • young women can get breast cancer, even in their 20s? • white women are more likely to get breast cancer than women of any other racial or ethnic group? • African American women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women? • men can get breast cancer? Out of every one hundred cases of breast cancer, one will occur in a man. Am I at risk for breast cancer? All women are at risk for breast cancer. Known risk factors like having a family history of breast cancer, starting menopause after age 55 or never having children account for only a small number of new breast cancer cases every year.
That means that most women who get breast cancer have no known risk factors except being a woman and getting older. I have a family history of breast cancer. Does that mean I’ll develop breast cancer, too? Just because other family members have had breast cancer doesn’t mean that their disease was inherited. In the U.S., only about 5 to 10 percent of all breast cancers occur because of inherited mutations.1 If I am diagnosed with breast cancer, what are my chances of surviving? In general, pretty good. In the U.S., the 5-year survival rate for all women diagnosed with breast cancer is 90 percent.1 This means that 90 out of every 100 women with breast cancer will survive for at least five years. Most will live a full life and never have a recurrence. Your chances of survival are better if the cancer is detected early, before it spreads to other parts of your body. In fact, when breast cancer is found early and confined to the breast, the 5-year relative survival rate today is 99 percent.1 Early detection and effective treatment are the reasons for improvements in survival. 1 American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts & Figures 2012.
For more information, call Susan G. Komen for the Cure® at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) or visit www.komen.org.
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Your best defense The best way to find breast cancer early is to get screened. Talk to your health care provider about what screening tests are right for you. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. It is the best screening tool used today to find breast cancer early. A mammogram can find cancer in its earliest stages, even before a lump can be felt. All women age 40 and older should have a mammogram every year. If you are younger than
Are you at risk? Most women have more than one known risk factor for breast cancer, yet will never get the disease. Some risk factors are things that you do not have any control over, while others can be changed. What are the most common risk factors for? Simply being female and growing older. But remember, there is no one cause of breast cancer. If you are concerned about your risk, talk with your health care provider. Here is a list of some known risk factors: • being a woman
age 40 with either a family history of breast
• getting older
cancer or other concerns, talk with your health care provider about when to start getting
• having an inherited mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 breast cancer gene
mammograms or other screening tests, like
• lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)
MRI, and how often to have them.
• a personal history of breast or ovarian cancer • a family history of breast, ovarian or prostate cancer
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• having high breast density on a mammogram
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• having a previous biopsy showing atypical hyperplasia
areas for any lumps or changes. Many women
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Pap test. Women should have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years between the ages of 20 and 39 and every year starting at age 40.
Know what is normal for you The signs of breast cancer are not the same for all
• having your first child after age 35 • radiation exposure, frequent X-rays in youth • high bone density • being overweight after menopause or gaining weight as an adult • postmenopausal hormone use (current or recent use) of estrogen or estrogen plus progestin
women. It is important to know how your breasts normally look and feel. If you notice any change, see your health care provider.
For more information about these and other risk factors, visit www.komen.org/risk
Related fact sheets in this series: • Breast Cancer in Men • Breast Cancer Risk Factors • Breast Density • Healthy Living • Racial & Ethnic Differences
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is not a health care provider and does not give medical advice. The information provided in this material is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis or to replace the services of a medical professional. Developed in collaboration with the Health Communication Research Laboratory at Saint Louis University. ©2012 Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Item No. KOMEED007500 9/12
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Last Movie in the Park Maryville Park and Rec Committee will conclude their Super Heroes Summer with The Dark Knight Rises (PG13) staring Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway on Friday, October 4 at Drost Park starting at dusk. The movie and Bobby’s Frozen Custard, are sponsored Bob Ricker’s State Farm, B.S. Boogies Restaurant, and Maryville Kiwanis. Bring your lawn chairs, loungers, blankets, & bug spray to make your evening comfortable. For more information, contact Bob at 830-0630. Visit the Village web site at www. vil.maryville.il.us for a Park Map. In case of rain, the movie will be shown on Saturday, October 5.
Bluegrass and A Fiddler’s Frolic at Maryville’s Concert in the Park Maryville’s Concert in the Park will host George Portz and The Friends of Bluegrass on Sunday, October 13 in Fireman’s Park from 3:00-5:00 in the large pavilion. George Portz & “The Friends of Bluegrass” are the most versatile performing group in the area as they blend their fiery Bluegrass roots with some fine traditional Irish and Louisiana Cajun music. To lead off the afternoon, a number of young local fiddlers will participate in a Fiddler’s Frolic. Parking is available around the park and there is additional parking available at Mother of Perpetual Help Church parking lot just one block east of the park. For further information, call 345-7028. Bring your lawn chairs or sit at the picnic tables, bring. Fresh Washington Kettle Corn will be available during the concert.
Savvy Money Tips To Share With Your Teen
(Family Features) — Most parents have learned things about money they wish they had known at a younger age. But when it comes to broaching the topic with their own teenagers, about a third would rather talk to them about smoking, drugs and bullying than money.1 Parents can take the angst out of teaching money management by working it into everyday routines. “Your kids are most likely interested in money and having more of it, but they may not know where to start,” says Susan Ehrlich, president of financial services for H&R Block. “Teaching money skills before they graduate will help them make smart choices and learn from their financial missteps now, so they’re better prepared when they’re on their own.” H&R Block provides free financial education for teens through H&R Block Dollars & Sense, which offers these tips: Encourage learning by earning. You may or may not want your teen to hold down a job while in high school, but you can instill the concept of earning by encouraging occasional paying projects, such as babysitting or mowing lawns. Practice makes perfect. Ask your teen to manage a portion of the
family budget, such as writing the weekly menu and grocery list to fit your budget or keeping track of eating-out expenses every month. Save now, spend later. Open a savings account for your teen to plan for future purchases. If you’re able, offer to match a portion of their savings to encourage the behavior. This can help convey the difference between needs and wants. Verbalize your own wants for something the entire family can save for and enjoy together, then share your progress toward the goal. Set some limits. If your teen has a credit card, set a realistic credit limit so the balance can be paid in full each month. Your teen will also see the impact of interest rates and annual fees. Be a good financial role model. Pay your own bills on time and ask your teen to be part of the process. Talk to your teen about the importance of a good credit score and how to maintain it – for example, paying your bills on time accounts for 35 percent of your score. Help them understand lower credit scores mean higher interest that could cost thousands of unnecessary dollars. MetroEastParent.com
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What’s in a Crayon? by Jessica Butcher Owner of Glitter crayons, glow-in-the dark crayons, color changing crayons, washable crayons, and even scratch-n-sniff crayons are just some of the many crayons on the market today. Have you ever wondered, “Who comes up with this stuff?” The history of the crayon is a rather interesting one. The word “crayon” dates all the way back to 1644. However, the first box of “modern” day, man-made cylinder crayons, did not hit the market until 1903. So, what happened in the nearly 300 years between those two dates? According to Wikipedia, the idea to combine a form of wax with pigment actually goes back thousands of years. The Egyptians perfected a technique using hot beeswax combined with colored pigment to bind color into stone. A heat source was then used to “burn in” and fix the image in place. This method was also used by the Romans, the Greeks and even indigenous people in the Philippines. Charcoal and oil were also used in the progression of the crayon. Cousins in Europe
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the state of the ARTS In Art, Small Differences can have large effects!
Have you heard the quote, “It’s the little things that make life big”? This adage applies to art and this discussion of the sixth lesson from the National Arts Education Association’s citing of the 10 Lessons the Arts Teach from the book “The Arts and the Creation of Mind” by Eisner, E., chapter 4, What the Arts Teach and How it Shows (pp. 70-92). 6. The arts teach students that small differences can have large effects. The arts traffic in subtleties. We know about cumulative effects- that many things are made up of smaller components. Big plans often succeed because attention is given to every detail, whether it is the completion of a new skyscraper or hosting a successful birthday party. A piece of art is an excellent way to illustrate this concept of totality within the smaller details. The completion of artwork requires the artist to create or assemble every component and to control the presentation of the elements. In doing so, the artist learns with every brush stroke and every lay of color and line that each small element affects the total picture. For example, when the artist chooses a tint of a color to show a highlight, they may be subtlety indicating to the viewer that there is light illuminating certain features of the subject. The sculptor bends the wire, models the clay, carves the wood, or heats the metal in such a way to accomplish a specific outcome of expression.
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outcome. It doesn’t matter when you start. Parents should consider taking an art class – it’s a great example to set for the children and it could be the start of a life-long hobby. A 74-year-old woman recently took her first art class ever. She never made art outside of school as a youth. By introducing the details of line, shape, and color to incorporate into her apple drawing prompt, she was amazed at her ability. She now has a new hobby that she has the passion and confidence to further develop.
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Expression is a wonderful feeling to foster within your children! With your paper and crayons in hand, sit with your child, using drawings and coloring to talk about how little differences in your artwork can express your own feelings. Create a dialogue with your children that doesn’t focus on right and wrong answers, and convey reasons why the artwork was done with certain colors, lines, or shapes. You may find unexplored avenues to communicate with your kids and have great fun in the process. Sue Hezel is the owner of pen2paper art studio in Columbia, IL. Sue teaches the eduArts method, founded by Mona Brookes, to children ages 3 to 103 at the studio and offsite. At pen2paper art studio, a dozen professional artists teach a variety of art instruction, from photography to clay sculpture, and every kind of drawing or painting class.
Artwork is usually made of a compendium of subtleties those small details that are usually important but not obvious. It’s those subtle differences that the artist has to think through, consider and predict in order to direct the outcome. The Take Away… Remember, art is a teachable subject and practice is the key to getting your artistic skills to yield the most anticipated MetroEastParent.com
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Garden Place Senior Living
gives you the inside track into deciding on assisted living Moving into a senior living community is an important decision that requires significant planning. One of the most important aspects to consider is the variety of care options available; the main factor being able to locate a senior community that offers both your current and potential future needs allowing you to “age in place.” Although we all would love to be able to care for our parent’s in our own homes that is not always the best option for their wellbeing. We are in a time when many caregivers are facing double duty, still caring for their own children during a time when their parents begin to need a little TLC as well. Being able to remove the worry of having the appropriate care available on the spot when needed, lifts the burden of worry from both you and your parents. Assisted living is an affordable option that can provide that piece of mind for both of you.
How to keep the transition to a senior living community as stress-free as possible? 1. Visit the community more than once. Through each visit you learn a little bit more about your new surroundings. Minor details you uncover about the community can help you prepare for the future. With repeating visits you will not need to over pack with items you will not use that may take up unnecessary space. 2. Ask Questions. Does the community offer moving assistance? Will they help with the unpacking process and other necessities? Sometimes even the smallest offerings of help matter the most!
3. Stay organized. Place labels on boxes so you know where your items are located. It helps to label boxes that contain clothing, mementos, and other cherished items to make un-packing easier. 4. Making it feel like home. Transition what you can from your old home to help cherish and preserve your memories and personalize your new living space. 5. Say hello. Contact a staff member of the community to find out if there is an orientation usually in the form of a welcoming event or social for new community members. It is important to meet your new neighbors and get involved in activities that interest you.
Be open in discussions with staff about your feelings and expectations. The staff should work with you and your loved ones to keep the transition as smooth as possible. Garden Place Senior Living’s mission is to provide the best care to your loved one’s with caring and highly trained staff so that your visits can once about be about visiting. All to often visits can become “work”, doing the laundry, following up on appointments and medications, cleaning, evaluating their health, maintaining the home; the list goes on and on. At Garden Place we focus on eliminating as much of that list as possible to enable both you and your loved one to enjoy every moment of every visit. Garden Place has five locations within Illinois, Millstadt, Waterloo, Columbia, and Red Bud. Each locations frequently offers community events, for the month of October several events will be being offered including, a Flu Shot Drive, Community Trick or Treat, Chili Cook Off and many more. For information on these events as well as any others you can visit our website at gpliving.com or call Kaisey at (618)971-7706.
Teen Band Raises $3000 for Autism Speaks at Wildey Theater: Lead Singer Pays Tribute to Sister Love Me Leave Me, an award-winning Edwardsville band composed of members aged 15-18 years old, has shown that anyone can make a difference. When the lead singer's sister was diagnosed with Autism, 17 year old band member Alan Bonk wanted to do something to help. He had an idea about hosting a rock concert of teen bands at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville and giving all profits to Autism, in the name of 10-year-old Kiki Cooper, sister of lead singer Ally Cooper. The band used their own money to reserve the night at Wildey Theater, and went about bringing in bands from across the Midwest to entertain the sell-out crowd. With the support of his band (and band parents), this group of teens was able to gain sponsors, design, print, and sell t-shirts, get bands from St. Louis and Nashville, TN to perform, as well as raffling off a signed guitar and putting on a professional concert at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville. Together these incredible kids taught us all how give back, and what Brotherly Love truly means! Metro East Parent Magazine congratulates them on their efforts and thanks them for being who they are! For more info on Love Me Leave Me Band, check out their website below!
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Love Me Leave Me is an Edwardsville Pop/Punk band playing covers and originals. Love Me Leave Me is unique in that it features both a male and female lead singer, and all band members are aged 15-18. After winning the Splash City Battle of the Bands last year, Love Me Leave Me won the regional battle in Champaign, IL, and took 2nd place at the Illinois State Fair in the Illinois Teen Battle of the Bands, out of 140 bands throughout the state. In addition, they earned 1st place at the PBC Battle of the Bands, took 2nd in the SIUE Battle of the Bands (only high school band competing), and then won the Pops Battle for Pointfest, playing at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre St. Louis in May, a highlight for the band.
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iMuscle is a learning tool and fitness app combined. It gives users the ability to explore a 3D model of the human body’s muscular system. A quick tap on any muscle group will reveal more information including, “the exercises and stretches targeted to the 7+ development and/or rehabilitation of that specific muscle.” Perfect for inquisitive students and workout buffs alike, the app has detailed descriptions and animations easy for anyone to understand. The app has a medium maturity content rating and is only available on iPhone or iPad. FitnessKids is an app designed to increase childrens’ activity level with 25 different exercises. Varying degrees of difficulty make this app appealing to kids of all ages whose abilities will grow as they use the app over time. Fun music and detailed videos let children have fun All while learning the proper techniques for each exercise. The apps tracks progress and performance and allows kids to compete against one another in the same exercise. This app is available for the iPad only. Originally created by teachers for use in the classroom, C-Fit Xtrain is a cross-training app targeted to younger children. Now appropriate for use at home or in the classroom, it offers 10 videos with fun songs designed to introduce children to staple exercises like All jumping jacks, push-ups and lunges. The app focuses on demonstrating the proper techniques while expanding childrens' fitnessfocused vocaublary. The app appropriate for children and is available on the iPhone or iPad only. Endomondo is robust app best used for running, biking and other similar distance-based activities. The app has an easy to use interface allowing you to enter and track workout statistics including distance, duration, speed and calories burned. You can easily plan your 13+ course using the built-in mapping feature then share the results of your workouts with friends. All these features and more are available for free. Step up to the paid version of the app, called Endomondo Pro, to take advantage of the built-in pedometer, goal setting and an audio coach who offers feedback and encouragement on the way to your fitness goals. This app is appropriate for adults and children of all ages, but beware, as both versions offer the ability to make in-app purchases. iPhone/iPad/Android RunKeeper is a popular app which uses GPS to track statistics for a wide range of activities including running, hiking, skating and biking. It records distance, time, and calories burned and allows you to track these measurments over time to gauge your progress. Dive into the details within the app or export the data to 70+ other health and fitness apps to gain even deeper insight. Runkeeper has an active 13+ social component as well allowing users to connect with one other and share workout results with your friends on popular social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. This app content is appropriate for children of all ages, but best suited toward teenagers and adults. This app does offer in-app purchases, so tap wisely. iPhone/iPad/Android Zombies, Run! Is a running-based adventure game that turns your jog at the gym or run in the park into a zombie quest for survival. While your own music plays in the background, you are given missions to complete as the story unfolds. Missions include the ability to earn power-ups which you automatically collect while running. Like many popular running apps, your stats are tracked for analysis and 13+ performance measurement. The developers also offer an experience for novice runners with their Zombies, Run - 5K Trainer app. For $1.99 this app has an 8-week training program complete with detailed instructions on when to walk, run, jog and stretch as you complete your zombie missions. If you are looking to add some fun to your run, give this app a try. iPhone/Android Big Cat Race is a running game designed specifically with young kids in mind. Children are allowed to choose from a host of opponents to race across various backdrops. The kids can even choose a Lion, Leopard or Cheetah character for themselves. Once the race is set to begin, the screen goes dark allowing the kids to focus on running free from distraction. The race's length can be set anywhere from 10 3+ steps to two minutes to accommodate kids of varying ages and the running space available. The phone will track the child's performance and replay an animated video once the race is complete. Kids will enjoy keeping track of their high-scores and the ability to plan indoors or outside.
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Good Luck and Happy Writing! “Hurry,” Mom shouted from the front seat of our packed car. “We’re going to be late...AGAIN!” I frantically scurried out of the house with one shoe on and carrying the other, not really sure if the two matched, and jumped into the awaiting car. Finally, we were on our way!
Dance Like No One’s Watching Children ages 3 to 8 will learn the basics of tap, jazz and ballet in a way that boosts self-confidence and self-esteem. Non-competitive classes forming now. Contact Katie at (618) 468-5750 or ksledge@lc.edu to find the class that is right for your child.
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PRUDENT PARENTING
by Cherie Washow – Editor@metroeastparent.com
Welcome to the first month’s column of Prudent Parenting where we will be covering all things frugal parents need to know to raise a happy and healthy family without going broke! This month we are heading across the river. Parenting in the Metro East is much more affordable than other areas of the country thanks in large part to the city across the river. St. Louis, the Lou, The STL, River City - call it what you will, there are a lot of free attractions to take your kids to. St. Louis Zoo http://www.stlzoo.org/: At One Government Drive in Forest Park, this is a world class zoo and even the Children’s Petting Zoo is free if you get there early enough. If you are feeling extravagant the Safari Pass is $10 only a person. They have a great restaurant with lots of kidfriendly choices, but if you pack a lunch you can picnic in the park and enjoy some frisbee time, too. And don’t forget Boo at the Zoo for Halloween!
St. Louis Science Center http://www.slsc.org/: 5050 Oakland Avenue., St. Louis. Admission is free but there are a number of exhibits that require payment. The free exhibits are more than enough to fill a day with.
St. Louis Art Museum http://www.slam.org/: One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park Admission is free as is the family tour on Sunday but the Saturday workshops often have a nominal fee.
City Garden http://citygardenstl.org/: 801 Market Street St Louis No charge for even the phone app which will guide you and your family through the sights to see for free as well as the places to go for lunch. Great, inexpensive way to spend a day with the family.
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Bald Eagles - Alton http://www.visitalton.com/: Check out the numerous sights available for a day out with the family.
Grant’s Farm http://anheuser-busch.com/grants-farm/: 10501 Gravois Rd Saint Louis - Admission is free but heads up - parking costs $12. They do offer a seasonal parking pass if camel rides, goat feeding and animal shows are something your family enjoys.
Schnucks and Dierbergs both carry the free St. Louis family attractions card. It’s a yellow folded brochure with red trim that has BOGO and discounts at a number of attractions, including some of these. Also The Entertainment Book available at www.entertainment.com has some great offers and discounts that make it well worth the purchase price.
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Tue Oct 1 09am - 11am Green Halloween Swap & Shop @ Glen Carbon Library 9:30am - 10:15am Kids Art Programs @ The Magic House 9:30am - 10:30am Tales for Tots @ Chick-Fil-A at Green Mount Commons 10am - 11am Nature Playtime @ Willoughby Heritage Farm
Wed Oct 2
5pm - 6pm Family Night @ Chick-Fil-A Greenmount Gardens
8am - 1pm Volunteer Work Day @ Willoughby Heritage Farm
5pm - 8pm Family Night @ McAlister’s Deli 6pm - 8:30pm Twilight Tuesday Concert @ Missouri History Museum 7pm - 7:45pm Preschool Story Time @ Edwardsville Library
COME SPEND THE DAY IN OUR SHOES
SHADOWING DAY
9am - 11am Green Halloween Swap & Shop @ Glen Carbon Library
Thu Oct 3 4pm - 7pm Highland Farmers Market
4pm - 7pm Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market
6pm - 8pm FREE Movie Night @ Collinsville Library
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5:30pm - 6:30pm Natural Health Orientation @ Vitalize Family Chiropractic
9am - 10am Stroller Tours @ Contemporary Art Museum
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4:15pm - 5pm Aspiring Artist Classes @ The Magic House
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6:30pm - 7:30pm Jr. Friends @ The Glen Carbon Library 7pm - 9pm 2013 Peace Walk @ Columbia Middle School 8pm - 10pm Alton Muny Band Concerts @ Alton
Fri Oct 4 30th Annual Chili CookOff – Belleville Welcome to the 30th Annual Chili Cook-off Hosted, now the largest festival in Belleville. Many people attend Chili Cook-off to enjoy the great chili, entertainment and other festivities, but most don’t realize that it’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for many non-profit organizations Archon 37 Convention @ Gateway Center Archon is an annual science fiction convention. Jumpin’ Pumpkin Jamboree @ Eckert’s Farms Ride the wagons out to the pumpkin patch to search for your great pumpkin. Our pumpkins range from a couple of pounds to more than 150pounds so we are sure to have the perfect jacko-lantern for you! Wagon rides, country music, live entertainment, pony rides,
funnel cakes and festival foods make this a fun-filled weekend for everyone! Children’s activities. Petting farm. For more information call Eckert’s as (618)233-0513.
a scientific perspective on popular superheroes and discover more about the local comic book scene. Participate in a pop-up museum where you bring the objects!
9am - 11am Green Halloween Swap & Shop @ Glen Carbon Library
7pm - 10pm Eckerts Haunted Hayride-Millstadt
9am - 1pm Tri-Township Public Library Book Sale 11:30am - 1:30pm Coventry Crafters@ Edwardsville Public Library 4pm - 8pm Fitness Fun Friday @The Magic House 4pm - 8pm Football the Exhibit Kick Off Party @ The Magic House Visitors can tackle the science of football at The Magic House with an exciting new traveling exhibit sponsored by the St. Louis Rams. 4pm - 8pm Troy VFW Fish fry 4:30pm - 7:30pm Edwardsville K of C Fish Fry 5:30pm - 9pm Centene Fitness First @ The Magic House 6pm - 11:30pm Superheroes and Supervillians @ St Louis Science Center Get
7pm - 10pm Movies @ Metter- Columbia 7:30pm - 9pm Neil Berg’s 100 years of Broadway @ The Hett Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway is a show-stopping musical journey through a century of celebrated hits performed by Broadway veterans.
Sat Oct 5 30th Annual Chili CookOff – Belleville, Archon 37 Convention @ Gateway Center, Football the Exhibit @ The Magic House (See Oct 4 for Details) Chalk It Up @ Freeburg Sponsored by the Freeburg Kiwanis, children are invited to this free event to show their artistic work with chalk and a sidewalk. Fall Farm Day @ Willoughby Heritage Farm Hay rides, live bluegrass music, fresh pulled pork sandwiches, vintage
farm tools, activities for children. Fall Festival @ Lebanon This annual favorite will feature three blocks of artisans and crafters, food booths, some educational activities, and LOTS OF PEOPLE! Jumpin’ Pumpkin Jamboree @ Eckert’s Farms Ride the wagons out to the pumpkin patch to search for your great pumpkin. Our pumpkins range from a couple of pounds to more than 150 pounds so we are sure to have the perfect jack-o-lantern for you! Wagon rides, country music, live entertainment, pony rides, funnel cakes and festival foods make this a funfilled weekend for everyone! Children’s activities. Petting farm Pork with Passion @ O’Fallon Welcome to hog heaven! The 6th annual pork steak cook-off will also feature a car cruise, children’s activity center and live music! Wild Saturday @ St Louis Science Center 7:30am - 12pm Old Town Market @ Belleville 8am - 12pm Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market
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8:30am - 12:30pm Metro East Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes @ SIU-E We Step Out to do our part to Stop Diabetes! Participants are changing the future and making a positive impact in the lives of those who are affected by diabetes.
10am - 3pm Ottertoberfest @ St Louis Zoo Enjoy an otterly fun fall celebration at the Saint Louis Zoo! Each weekend, families can enjoy special menus, music, drinks and activities to celebrate North American river otters. Admission is free.
9am - 12pm Heartland Prairie Restoration Days @ The Nature Institute - Godfrey Help remove invasive plants and shrubs from the prairie at Gordon Moore Park’s Heartland Prairie. A light lunch will be provided.
10am - 10pm The Great Godfrey Maze
9am - 10am Watershed Run Wild! 5K Trail Run & 1 Mile Trail Walk 1591 Tower Ave., Edwardsville. Join us for our 6th annual Run Wild 5K! All proceeds benefit the Watershed Nature Center.
11am - 1pm Clydesdale Camera Day @ AnheuserBusch Tour Center 1pm - 4pm Family Day @ St Louis Art Museum 1pm - 3pm The Magic of Music @ Glen Carbon Library 6pm - 8:30pm Secrets and Stories of the Old Courthouse 11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis Step back in time at
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the St. Louis Old Courthouse. Meet and hear stories from people who worked in the courthouse or participated in the legal wranglings of the day. Listen period music as you gather with others in the rotunda for light refreshments. Costumed interpreters will engage guests with presentations and activities from throughout the history the Old Courthouse. Reservations are required. Cost is $20 per person, which includes all activities, food and beverages. More information: www. gatewayarch.com. 7pm - 9pm Haunted Hayrides @ Eckert’s Farms Millstadt
Sun Oct 6 Archon 37 Convention @ Gateway Center, Football the Exhibit @ The Magic House, Jumpin’ Pumpkin Jamboree @ Eckert’s (Belleville, Millstadt & Grafton), Ottertoberfest @ St Louis Zoo (See Oct 5 for Details) 8:30am - 12:30pm The Whole-Hog Sausage and Pancake Breakfast @ Marine Lion’s Club 10am - 11am Taste of Germany @ Belleville Sister Cities 1pm - 9pm The Great Godfrey Maze 2pm - 4pm Family Movie Matinee @ O’Fallon Library 7pm - 9pm Alton Muny Band Concerts @ Alton
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will learn about the universe, the stars and other celestial wonders using hands-on activities and assorted visuals. Kevin Manning’s experience as a former consultant to NASA allows him to deliver an awe-inspiring program 5pm - 8pm Family Night @ Chi-Fil-A Green Mount Commons Featuring 99 cent kid’s meals and a family friendly activity 7pm - 8:30pm Coventry Crafters @ Edwardsville Library
Tue Oct 8 9am - 3pm “Disability 101” Training @ Holiday InnFairview Heights 9:30am - 10:15am Kids Art Programs @ The Magic House 9:30am - 10:30am Tales for Tots @ Chick-Fil-A Green Mount CommonsKids can enjoy a story, activity and playtime with new friends. 10am - 11am Nature Playtime@ Willoughby Heritage Farm Bring your youngster to Willoughby Farm, where he or she can learn, explore, and play. Our farm and nature expert will lead activities for you to do as a family and you’ll have a chance to visit with the animals and take a hayride. Bring a picnic to enjoy after playtime. $2 per child, pay at the registration table that day 5pm - 8pm Family Night @ Chick-Fil-A Greenmount Commons 5pm - 8pm Family Night @ McAlister’s Deli Join us for coloring pages, cookie decorating, themed crafts, and games. Enjoy dinner with us, while your kids have fun, too.
6pm - 8pm Guided Prairie Walks @ Gordon Moore Park, Alton Take a trip back in time to see what Illinois once looked like. 6:30pm - 8pm Teen Read @ Belleville West Branch
Wed Oct 9 8am - 1pm Volunteer Work Day @ Willoughby Heritage Farm 4pm - 7pm Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 4pm - 5pm Goosebumps - At Your Own Risk! @ Edwardsville Library 4:15pm - 5pm Aspiring Artist Classes @ The Magic House 6pm - 7pm Goal Setting Workshop @ Vitalize Family Chiropractic Calendar With year beginning to wind down and the holidays right around to corner now is the time to start setting goals for 2014. Unfortunately, most people make resolutions at the last minute, and they never pan out. What you need, is a plan. Setting goals is a vital part of making lasting changes and improvements in your life. And because we care about your future and success, we want to help you create your clear goals and a detailed action plan to succeed. 7pm - 8pm Pumpkin Carving with Stormin’ Norman @ Edwardsville Library 7:30pm - 9:30pm SIU-E Department of Theater and Dance presents Fast and Loose @ SIU-E Dunham Hall Theater
9:30am - 10:15am Kids Art Programs @ The Magic House 4pm - 5pm Chess Club @ O’Fallon, Public Library 5pm - 10pm Gateway Fun Days @ Gateway Family Church 6pm - 8pm FREE Movie Night @ Collinsville Memorial Library 6pm - 8pm Guided Prarie Walks @ Gordon Moore Park-Alton 8pm - 10pm Alton Muny Band Concerts @ Alton Riverview & Haskell parks
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7pm - 9pm A Night at the Museums @ Waterloo 7pm - 9pm Haunted Hayrides @ Eckert’s 7pm - 11pm Haunted Trail and Hayride @ Waterloo Cost $12 *This year’s theme is “Legends, Myths and Monsters” *Food,Drinks, Concessions, Games and featuring “The Last Ride” 7pm - 9pm Teen Scary Movie Night @ Edwardsville Library 7:30pm - 9:30pm Kelly Miller Circus @ Troy Free parking. Advanced Ticket Prices $6 for Children, $10 for Adults. At the Door Ticket prices $7 for Children, $15 for Adults Children Under 2 are free. 7:30pm - 9:30pm SIU-E Department of Theater and
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Once Upon A Town Benefit @ Afterwords Books Afterwords is a proud participant of the circle of local merchants committed to nurturing our community! Shop with us on October 12th when we’ll be donating 10% of the day’s sales to benefit the Children’s Museum. LOVE YOUR LOCAL, THEY LOVE YOU BACK!
8:30am - 4pm Science Around Town: Fossils Around Town @ St Louis Science Center Participants will travel around the St. Louis region to explore evidence of past animal life and geological events. Travelers will spend the day visiting local sites where they can explore Missouri’s geologic past and, possibly, even collect their own fossils. For more information about this program, including cost, please call314.289.4424
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7:30am - 10am Sharon’s Ride. Run. Swim. Walk Triathlon for Epilepsy @ SIU-E ALL PARTICIPANTS will receive refreshments, lunch by Jimmy John’s, t-shirts, prizes, and more. REGISTER ONLINE For more information contact Jan Conder, Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois, (618) 236-2181, ext. 110 or email: Jan epilepsy@gmail.com or sharonforepilepsy.org. 8am - 12pm Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 8am - 12pm Habitat Restoration Day @ Watershed Nature Center Our monthly efforts focus on
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6:30pm - 10pm International Observe the Moon Night @ St Louis Science Center International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) is an annual event that is dedicated to encouraging people to ‘look up’ and take notice of our nearest neighbor, the Moon. From looking at the Moon with a naked eye to using the most sensitive telescope, every year on the same day people from around the world hold events and activities that celebrate our Moon. 7pm - 10pm Haunted Hayrides @ Eckert’s There’s lots of ghoulish fun for young and old during this hayride through Eckert’s
Sun Oct 13 Harvest Thyme Festival, Jumpin’ Pumpkin Jamboree @ Eckert’s, 10am - 5pm Art in the Park @ Highland (See Oct 12 for Details)
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Oktoberfest @ Maeystown Browse more than 50 artisans, crafters, dealers, and numerous food stands. Arts and crafts include rug weaving, felting, blacksmithing, photography, woodworking and a country store. Try turtle soup, potato pancakes and popcorn cooked in old-fashioned kettles or bratwurst, funnel cakes, apple butter and pies. The village specialty shops, bed and breakfast restaurants and museum are open. 10am - 3pm Ottertoberfest @ St Louis Zoo 10am - 6pm St. Louis Columbus Day Parade and Festival Celebrate the voyage of Columbus to the New World with a parade followed by a festival in Berra Park in The Hill neighborhood. The parade begins at noon at
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Thu Oct 17 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY: BUILT TO AMAZE @ Scottrade Center Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents Built To Amaze!® , the143rd edition of the Greatest Show On Earth. Surprise and wonder delights audiences with over the top feats of strength, agility and courage. As the momentum builds so does the anticipation, anything can happen when Ringling Bros. 4pm - 8pm Witches Night Out @ Waterloo 5pm - 9pm Downtown Diva Night @ Downtown Belleville 6pm - 8pm FREE Movie Night @ Collinsville Memorial Library 8pm - 10pm Alton Muny Band Concerts @ Alton
Fri Oct 18 Bully’s Smokehouse Pork In The Fall @ Columbia This event is a sanctioned BBQ Competition and Pig Roast and will bring teams from all across the U.S. with the Grand Champion receiving an invitation to the Grand Royal. Besides a lot of great food there will be kids games, bounce houses, washers tournament, hillbilly golf tournament, music and more!
Haunted Hike @ Silver Lake Park- Highland A haunted hike into the darkness at Silver Lake Park - see what lurks at night in the Park! The hike on the 18th is for families with younger children, but on the 19th prepare to be scared!
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6pm - 8pm Cooking Class @ Eckert’s Farms 6pm - 8pm GUIDED PRAIRIE WALKS @ Alton - Gordon Moore Park, 4550 College Avenue. Enjoy an evening walk as a guide from the Nature Institute leads you through the Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park. The park hosts nine species of native prairie grasses and 150 prairie wildflowers that are native to Madison County and surrounding Illinois counties. If you want to see wildflowers this is a great place and time to visit. Free For more information call 618-466-9930 6pm - 7pm Natural Health Orientation @ Vitalize Family Chiropractic Calendar Natural Health Orientation Learn the secrets to create greater health and wellness in your life! Call 618624-9080 to reserve you spot today. 7:30pm - 10:30pm The Haunting of Hill House (Mystery) @ Alton Little Theater 8pm - 10pm Alton Muny Band Concerts @ Alton
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7pm - 8pm The World of Google @ Edwardsville Library
Tue Oct 29 9:30am - 10:30am Tales for Tots @ Chick-Fil-A at Green Mount Commons Kids can enjoy a story, activity and playtime with new friends. 2pm - 3pm After Baby with Metamorphose Maternity @ Afterwords
5pm - 6pm Family Night @ Chick-Fil-A Greenmount Commons events 5pm - 8pm Family Night @ McAlister’s Deli 6:30pm - 8:30pm Spooktacular Costume Party @ Afterwords Books You’re invited to join us at Spooktacular Costume Party! Come share Halloween tricks and treats at the book store. We’ll be hosting a viewing of IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN, playing fun games, creating some fantastic Halloween crafts, and enjoying all the fixings at our caramel apple bar.
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Wed Oct 30 8am - 1pm Volunteer Work Day @ Willoughby Heritage Farm 7:30pm - 9pm The Wonder Bread Years @ The Hettenhausen Center The Wonder Bread Years is former “Seinfeld” writer Pat Hazell’s salute to the Baby Boomer generation in a cross between stand-up comedy and theater.
6pm - 8pm Trunk or Treat @ Waterloo Courthouse Square Organizations provide a safe trick or treating environment for the kids. Event features a Candy Check Point sponsored by the Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS. 7pm - 8pm Elizabeth Bathory, Blood Countess of Hungry @ Morris Talbot Library Waterloo believes real events in history are often scarier than fiction. History can be chilling! This program is geared for teens and adults. Join Andrew for a look at a woman who was an inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula
Thu Oct 31 HALLOWEEN!!! 6pm - 9pm Halloween Parade @ Downtown Edwardsville Hope to see all our favorite ghouls and goblins at this year’s Halloween parade! 5:30pm - 8pm Scare Square & Pumpkin Glow @ Fountain Park - Columbia Loads of Halloween fun ... trunk-or-treating for the kids, pumpkin carving/glow contest for all ages.
7:30pm - 10:30pm The Haunting of Hill House @ Alton Little Theater 8pm - 10pm Alton Muny Band Concerts @ Alton
LAHR-WELL ACADEMY
K4—12th Grade An Ivy-League Education… at a fraction of the cost Student Enrollment : 15 Lahr-Well Academy maximizes your child’s educational future by empowering your child for success!
How is Lahr-Well Academy different from the rest? Students taught in combined “levels” - not grades...Our students test 2-4 years beyond chronological age in math, reading and English
Students are unique in their learning. At Lahr-Well Academy, we individualize each lesson plan with each student, knowing they are not a carbon copy of another.
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Lahr-Well Academy maximizes your child’s educational future by empowering your child
Call 618-288-8024 to arrange for a free day’s attendance!
A unique, comprehensive curriculum combines instruction in the social sciences, natural sciences, humanities and art: all grades. Daily: intensive math, intensive science (chemistry, biology, physics, earth science), hands-on science experiments, an IEP (individualized educational plan) for every child
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Weekly: hands-on art, and composition
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4 times weekly: four foreign languages for every child K412: Spanish/Italian/French/German…on a two-year rotation
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area storytelling times O’Fallon Public Library – 120 Civic Plaza 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ................. Every Thursday.................................Storyteller Gail Long 9:30 AM & 10:45 AM.................. Every other Monday.........................Preschool Storytime 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ....................... 3rd Monday of Month......................Fun and Furry Reading — Program — 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM.................... Every other Wednesday...................Babygarten 10:45 AM -11:45 AM................... Every other Wed. and Friday...........Beyond the Gartens 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM.................... Every other Friday............................Tween the Gartens
Eckert’s Country Restaurant 951 S. Green Mount Rd, Belleville
Your children will sure to be entertained during our holiday story hour. The kids will be enjoy hearing the story of the gingerbread man. After the story is over, each child can make a gingerbread craft. Fun for kids of all ages. FREE. Story will be told at 9 am and 11 am in the Garden Center. For more information call Eckert’s at (618) 233-0513
Belleville Library Presents
DIAL-A-STORY Dial 234-0555 and a child can listen to stories over the phone!
There is a new story every week! MetroEastParent.com
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Congas! by Garrett Peek
There are many types of percussion instruments. Some are struck with sticks, some are shook, some are slapped together, and then there are those that are played with your hands. Hand percussion instruments can appear to be very easy to play. It is true that anyone can make a sound with most hand percussion instruments easily, but to play them well can be a difficult, but highly rewarding, experience. The most recognizable of the hand percussion instruments are the congas. The conga, or tumbadora, is a staved wooden or fiberglass shell with a skin head tensioned to the top. Most congas are usually 11.5 inches in diameter and can be combined with the quinto (an 11 inch drum) and the tumba (a 12 inch drum) to create a trio of sounds. The conga is played with the hands and if done correctly can replicate all the different sounds of the drum set. The basic sound of the conga is the bass tone. This tone can replicate the bass drum of drum set players. The way to achieve the bass tone is to hit your palm in the center of the drum. You can either leave your palm down on the drum after the hit or can lift it off immediately. Both attacks will produce a different sound. The next tone that is usually learned is the touch tone (also called fingers). All that is done for this tone is that you take your four fingers (held closely together) and tap the drum with the four fingertips. This tone is not a loud tone and sometimes can even be inaudible to listeners at times. The sound that this tone produces is not the only thing that is important. It replicates the hi-hat cymbals of the drum set and is mostly used by percussionists to help keep their timing and to help make the patterns more filled out and complete. The open tone is the sound that is most recognizable to most people from the conga. It is produced by hitting four fingers close to the rim of the drum. The sound is louder than the bass and finger tone and really resonates the drum. To achieve it correctly, you must thing of your hands like sticks and try
not to leave your fingertips on the drum after the initial attack. This sound has many uses but to keep with the comparisons of this column, we will compare this tone to the snare drum of the drum set. When combined with the bass tone and the touch tone, these three tones allow you to play beats that resemble the bass drum, snare drum and hi-hat beats of drum set drummers. Of course, beats are not the only thing that drum set drummers play. They also play fills (or fill-ins). These are commonly achieved by striking the various sized tom-toms and auxiliary cymbals. The conga can mimic some of these sounds and the fill-in approach by using open tones and slap tones. The slap is a loud tone that is achieved by cupping your hand and hitting the cupped hand on the head. The placement of the strike is similar to the open tone but more of the hand hits the drum. If you think of your hand as a cup, the cupped part of the hand kind of “opens� as you hit the drum. This is the most difficult sound to achieve and to replicate well. When you have this tone comfortable, you can use the slap tones and open tones to break up and tie together the beats you are playing. Congas are a beautiful instrument that can be easy to pick up. The hardest part of playing congas is trying to replicate all the different tones to where each tone is the same each time. Muscle memory will really help with this because after a while your hands will know exactly where to hit to achieve the perfect sounds.
Garrett Peek is the founder of Melodic Rhythms in Belleville and Breese Illinois. Melodic Rhythms is a lesson studio that offers private lessons for all instruments with professional teachers and tutoring for all grade/high school subjects. Go to www.MelodicRhythms.com for more information. Garrett will answer all questions emailed to him at Gpeek@hotmail.com
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The 7 Instant Rewards of Adopting and Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle By Dr. Almeda Lahr-Well, Founder, President & Director of Lahr-Well Academy in Edwardsville, Illinois A healthy lifestyle. What exactly is that? Many think of a lifestyle as “a way of life,” but it’s so much more. It’s a way of life that is a custom fit for each of us. When you add the word “healthy” to the front of it, it takes on a bit of a complicated ingredient to it, don’t you think? More than the physical element of tending the fifteen systems of our body: cardiovascular, circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory, immune, integumentary, lymphatic, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, skeletal, urinary, and sensory, there are our 70,000 thoughts (averaging 1.2 thoughts per second) pressing for equal attention every day (according to the Laboratory of Neuro Imaging at UCLA...among others). Some of that mental activity tries to convince us that tackling great health for ourselves is too much trouble and takes too much time – why not put it off until next week or when our schedule relaxes a bit. Other thoughts may even try to tell us that if we start, so what, we’re too weak to continue past the first week! If you are considering a healthier lifestyle choice, and the vitality that comes with it, go ahead and make the move. Tell those negative thoughts, with certainty, that you have some powerful, priceless rewards waiting to bring enjoyable days ahead. Focus on one each day of the week or use all seven in one day: 1. A Feeling of Accomplishment – Savor the satisfaction of one tiny action followed. Tell yourself out loud, “I did it, and I’ll do it again once more.” By telling yourself “once more”, your brain is on notice that you’ll be successful next time. This is a very good example of taking it one-day-at-a-time.
2. Hope for the Future – Every accomplishment gives us a victory. All the small wins add up to expand our hope for a healthy future... a future that has you expecting the best. Tell yourself out loud, “Because of my ______________(insert accomplishment) my future has more hope than ever”. 3. Smiles Happen! – When smiles happen, the fun begins. The very act of smiling to yourself could be one of the easiest ways to jumpstart your own happiness and the happiness of people around you. Don’t feel like smiling? Get in front of a mirror and force a smile, and then another ...if you have to. Pretty soon, you’ll be smiling so big, even your heart will smile. Tell yourself, out loud, “Smiling is good for my happy heart”! 4. Self-Confidence – When you’re smiling about your accomplishments, it’s easy for your confidence to soar sky high. With confidence comes faith and courage to tackle achievements that you’ve “accidentally on purpose” shied away from in the past. Tell yourself, out loud, “Because I accomplished ___________, I am trustworthy to continue all-out on my health journey. 5. Energy Lifts – Energy that delivers stamina and endurance is within the realm of possibility...not just down the road...but immediately...by having daily meals and snacks made of real food, drinking lots of pure water, stretching our muscles, following an exercise routine and filling our minds with happy thoughts, and saying those thoughts out loud. 6. Self Control – When energy rockets and self confidence is high from feelings of accomplishment, and we’re smiling and having fun, it becomes naturally easy to avoid distractions and really FOCUS on the next triumph. The definition of self control is the ability to resist distractions
and temptations and the ability to not surrender, despite failure and setbacks. Wow! That’s quite a feat! The Chinese have a proverb that states simply, “Fall down seven. Get up eight.” Write this down, if you must, and post it where you’ll see it every day. We all fall down at times. We have to accept the realization that it’s our responsibility to be stubborn with ourselves. Get up again and continue on. Tell yourself out loud, “My focus is on my ‘healthy today’ and that makes me smile.” Positive Feedback – A major reward is the feedback we receive from others. One of the most thrilling and delightful reactions you can receive is after your doctor or health practitioner reviews the numbers on your chart, and then looks up and comments favorably. Instant joy floods your whole being and starts a chain reaction of feelings of accomplishment that lasts all day and then some. What a reward! Tell yourself, “I love getting this positive feedback and I want some more.” 7. Bonus! Being True to Yourself – I promised you seven instant rewards but I couldn’t resist throwing this one in. It’s just too important to leave out. When you insist on caring for yourself in healthy ways, you are being authentic and true to yourself with openness. The joyous feelings that come are unmatched and cannot be rivaled on any level. Authenticity, being genuine and true with yourself and others, may just be the biggest reward of all. By adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you’re nurturing yourself so that you can live life more abundantly and can be there for others in your life in a more abundant way. A natural by-product of caring for yourself are benefits that money can’t begin to buy. Best of all, they freely come to you in an instant. MetroEastParent.com Page 52
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NOW REGISTERING FOR FALL II • Oct. 21st - Dec.21st We have 5 sessions per year. Fall I, Fall II, Spring I, Spring II and Summer Each session averages between 9-11 weeks. Parent/Tot Class & Gymnastics 3-4 yrs. • $11.25 per class All other classes $15 per class • 2nd class 20% off • 3rd class 30% off • 4th class 40% off
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ALTHOFF CATHOLIC HIGHSUNDAY, SCHOOL OCT. 27
OPEN HOUSE Join us for a behind-the-scenes look. In October, we’re bringing you the chance to preview Althoff Catholic High School. Join us for this once-a-year tour of your new high school, where we offer: • A Safe, Nurturing Family Atmosphere • Student to Faculty Ratio of 9:1 • Higher Average ACT Scores than local, state & national averages • Advanced College Credit Program (1818) through St. Louis University & Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered • The Class of 2013 (108 students) garnered more than $6 million in college scholarships & enrolled in more than 50 different colleges • Endless academic, extra-curricular & athletic opportunities
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8th Grade (Incoming Freshman) Placement Test Saturday, December 7, 2013 Incoming Freshman Registration (by appointment) Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Thursday, February 6, 2014
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