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NATURALLIVING EXPOSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

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n Sunday, September 27, we willbe celebrating our 30th NaturalLiving Expo. That does not mean

we have been in business for 30 years, since wehold two of these events per year. I think westarted hosting these expos back in 1998 againstmy better judgement. When someoneapproached me about hosting an expo, I justlaughed and said, “I’m a publisher not an eventcoordinator.” And even though I had been anexhibitor at a few events around town, I had noidea how to put one of these expos together. Thethought of it gave me a headache. After all, wehad just started our magazine the year earlierand we were still trying to make ends meet. Themagazine was being very well received in thecommunity, but the revenue was hardly asenthusiastic as the readership. I was working 60hour work weeks just to try to break even. Andthen the thought of taking on something else, abig event like an Expo? No way. Well 30 exposlater I guess it was a good thing I listened to mygood friend Susan Hunt Bradford who we affec-tionally call “The Expo Queen.” When she was-n’t working full time as a teacher at Meremac

Community College, she dabbled in side busi-nesses associated with health and wellness. Shehad attended dozens of expos as an exhibitorand said she would help me get one off theground. Between Susan and my wife Niki, theNatural Living Expos were born while I contin-ued to work on The Healthy Planet magazine.After Susan’s initial help, Niki took over thenext long era as expo coordinator and has donesuch a great job as the most important part ofthis type of event is details. And Niki is a detailperson. And so it started and 30 expos later Istill have the feeling of “throwing a party andhoping people come.” And yet they do, timeafter time. So many of our exhibitors are thesame people who advertise and write for us. Theexpo is a great way to meet these people in per-son. We hope to see you there. Bring the wholefamily!

As Summer comes to a close the garden is bear-ing some of it’s late season bounty. Thegoldfinches are starting to nip at the seeds of thewithering purple coneflowers. Hummingbirdsare especially active while the cicada aresinging their last songs. And the next time youfeel like squashing a spider around the house,take a look at its web. A zillion mosquitos havebecome spider food in a season so ripe with thelittle buggers. A cool August sends us into Falland Winter predicted by the Farmer’s Almanacto be a humdinger. Like the squirrel who will behiding his acorns, I think all of us should pre-pare. I am ready for October. I have myCardinals shirt and hat ready for the playoffsand World Series.s ee you At The Expo! J.B. Lester; Publisher

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he Healthy Planet magazine is proud tohost its 30th Natural Living Expo,Sunday, Sept. 27, 10 am to 4 pm, at the

Webster Groves Recreation Center in WebsterGroves. “We are very excited to be holding our30th event in 18 years,” said J.B. Lester,Publisher of The Healthy Planet magazine. “ Welove offering thecommunity theopportunity to findthe resources theyneed to make theirlives healthier andmore sustainable. Somany of ourexhibitors are alsoclients of our maga-zine, and that justmakes it like a familygetogether twice ayear.” Lester said thatmany of the exhibitors have been with them fromthe very first expo back in 1998. “These are thecompanies and organizations that help create ahealthier and greener community,” Lester said. “Ican guarantee that each visitor to our expo willgo home with something that will help them livea better life. That’s what this event is all about.”

The first 500 visitors to the expo will receivea free useable tote bag courtesy of Whole Foods,Dierbergs, Schnucks and Fresh Thyme FarmersMarkets. There will be many food and beveragesamples including a craft beer and wine tastinghosted by Edg-Clif Winery and Brewery. Many

visitors will receive free food cards fromChipotle Mexican Grill. Guests will be also ableto get free health screenings, information andproducts for your home and garden, your pets,and how about a foot massage (reflexology)?

Live music will be provided by guitaristCarol Eder and Native American Flute by MarkHolland of Autumn’s Child. There will be a

drawing for a $600family weekend atTrout Lodge YMCAof the Ozarks andAmtrak will be givingaway free train ticketsto some lucky expogoer. You can meetHealthy Planet maga-zine relationshipcolumnist ChristineKniffen in person.

Learn more aboutmeditation, chiroprac-

tic, green home cleaning, organic beds, yard andgarden compost and mulch, nutrition, non-toxicpersonal care products, essential oils, green ener-gy, biking and hiking trails, organic produce, ani-mal rights, energy healing, fitness, biomats andportable saunas and much, much more.

The Healthy Planet Natural Living Expo hassomething for everyone in the family. If you arelooking to create a healthier and greener life foryourself, your family or your community, thenthis event is for you!

For more information call 314-962-7748 orvisit www.thehealthyplanet.com.

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NATURAL LIVINGSunday, September 27, 10am-4pm, Webster Groves Recreation Center, 33 East Glendale Road 63119$8.00 for Adults • Kids under 16 FREE!

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A New WayThrift Store702 Lemay Ferry Rd. 63125(314) 544-0464Arnold’s Walk-In Closet 1726 Missouri State Rd, Arnold, MO 63010636-296-2566 Back on the Rack2535 S.Brentwood Blvd. 63144, 314-963-7575, 314-961-2525Bethesda Thrift Shop14755 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, 63011, 636-256-6630Big Bend Antique Gallery2337 S. Big Bend Blvd, 63117, 314-645-3130

By Rd d eS IGNe R Co NSIGNmeN T Bo u TIq u eSt. Louis' premiere designer clothing consign-ment store centrally located in the heart of St.Louis County. We offer coveted designer brandsincluding Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Chanel,Diane von Furstenberg, Jimmy Choo, Tory Burchand more. Recognized as: Best Place to Get a Deal on Dior - Alive Magazine "We Heart STL Best of The CityAwards" 2015Best Designer Resale - Alive MagazineHot List 2014Lucky's Favorite Stores (Midwest) - Lucky Magazine Special Ed. Fall 2013 "Shop Worth a Stop"

- Ladue News, 4/4/2014Open seven days a week in the Colonial Marketplace of Ladue 8825 Ladue RoadSt. Louis, MO 63124214-721-0766www.ByrdStyle.com

Carousel Kids4277 Reavis Barracks Rd, St Louis, MO 63125(314) 631-2700Cool Stuff. Period.6403 Clayton Rd, 63117, 314-853-4181

d ITToDitto is a resale store for the entire family, offer-ing clothing and home goods from the upscale tothe everyday. You’ll find new and gently usedmerchandise, a range of affordable price points,and a caring and helpful staff. Whether you’rewatching your pennies, have a wad to spend, orsimply enjoy the hunt - there is something foryou at Ditto.Ditto is a nonprofit established by seven areaChristian schools. Profits help assist families andprovide an alternative revenue source for theschools. www.dittostl.com. 10027 Manchester Rd. 63122, 314-394-2026

d os Resale Boutique 14 S. Central, 63105, 314-862-4022el Potro7150 Manchester Ave, 63143, 314-647-0967 en core Consignment Gallery287 Lamp and Lantern Village, 63017, 636-220-9092Family Thrift Center2500 Lemay Ferry Rd. 63125(314) 416-4611Fantastic Finds12778 Olive 63141314-579-9500

Fee d my Peo Ple Th RIFTy h ANGeRIn addition to being a great source for the poorand hungry in our community, Feed My Peopleoperates two low cost thrift stores, The ThriftyHanger. Clothing for the family, shoes, house-hold items, small appliances, and electronics,year round Christmas items, and a Yesterday'sTreasures Department, where collectables andhighly sought after items can be found. All theproceeds from the Thrifty Hanger go to supportthe client programs of Feed My People, one ofthe areas largest and longest serving FoodPantries and Help Centers in the St. Louis, withmore than 20 programs and $4 million in foodassistance given out annually.Lemay171 Kingston Dr.

St. Louis, MO 63125314-631-4900High Ridge3295 Ottomeyer Rd.High Ridge, MO 63049636-677-9885www.feed-my-people.org

Finders Keepers112 E. Jefferson, 63122314-966-3044General Grant Antique mall8400 Watson Rd., (314) 845-3535

Ge T Th e Wo Rd o u TGet the WORD Out...Consignment, Thrift &Global Goods is a not-for-profit resale shop thatalso sells items from other countries and cultures.Tax-free shopping creates an income stream topay for children in Kenya to attend school. Getthe WORD Out, Inc. is a ministry, specifically a501[c](3) corporation, that supports an orphan-age, shop, & other micro-finance opportunities inwestern Kenya. Supported by donations and con-signers, there is a wide variety of everything foryour home including furniture, décor, art andinteresting salvage! Open Mon. through Sat.,10-6 and Sunday 1-5. 10050 Manchester, Glendale, MO 63122. Visit us online @ gtwomissions.org or call 314.368.8184.

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Hanger to Hanger3525 Watson Rd. 63139(314) 646-7090Home Decor756 Lemay Ferry 63125314-932-5151Kangaroo Kids10030 Manchester Rd. 63122, 314-835-9200,www.kangarookidsonline.com Little Shop Around the Corner 4474 Castleman Ave., 63110, 314-577-0891

MERS Go o Dwi LLGoodwill, known as the “original recycler”, is anon-profit agency providing for the vocationalneeds of those individuals experiencing barriersto employment through disability or economicdisadvantage. In 2014 Goodwill provided ser-vices to over 60,000 individuals. When you shopor donate to Goodwill you are helping to providethese services and keep St. Louis green. Yourdonations of clothing, housewares, electronics,etc. are sold in our stores. Whatever Goodwillcan’t sell stays out of our landfills by recycling.Remember, when you shop or donate youchange lives!3728 Market St, St Louis, MO (314) 531-0671 1727 Locust St, St Louis, MO (314) 241-3464 (Career Center)9116 Manchester Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144(314) 918-7804 4271 Bayless Ave, St Louis, MO (314) 544-0014 10125 Watson Rd, St Louis, MO (314) 965-0090 10570 Baptist Church Rd, Sappington, MO(314) 842-9114 472 N Lindbergh Blvd, Florissant, MO (314) 839-8590 10764 West Florissant Ave. 63136314-522-2028 11 Forum Shopping Center, Chesterfield, MO (314) 576-1800 Forest Park Goodwill Store and Sheltered Workshop4140 Forest Park Ave,St Louis, MO (314) 371-12967575 Olive Street 63130314-727-9280

MiRiAM Sw it CHin G Po StMiriam Switching Post is a unique shoppingexperience. We are a foundation-run resale shopthat specializes in nicer household goods andfurniture. The store is truly never the same twodays in a row. All of our merchandise is donatedby generous folks who receive a tax credit fortheir donations. All of our profits go directly toscholarships for students who attend MiriamSchool – the learning disability experts. Becausewe are non-profit, we do not charge sales tax onany of our merchandise, and we have pick upand delivery service as well. Sign up for our newsletter online at www.miriamswitchingpost.org.2171 S. Big Bend Blvd. 63117, 314-646-7737

My An t iq u E St o REMy Antique Store is a great place to visit in acharming historical area along the MississippiRiver. Owner Owned and Operated with6000sq. ft., we specialize in European &American Glass, China & Flatware. This shop isTHE place for the glass collector. We also offercostume jewelry, pottery, curio cabinets &more. Just minutes from Josephine's in Godfrey,Illinois. Reasonable prices and beautiful items!Our inventory is constantly changing as we addnew items daily!1007 W Delmar Ave., Godfrey, IL 62035618-466-1616. M-F 10:00-5:00Weekends by Chance or Appt.www.myantiquestore.com.

My Friend's w ardrobe8033 Watson Rd., Webster Groves, 63119 (314) 961-8228

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Panache PLUS conSignmentREAL WOMEN, REAL CURVES, REAL STYLE.Women's Consignment Boutique specializing in sizes10-36. Clothing Shoes Purses Jewelry Accessories Gifts& more. Coach, Dooney Bourke, Micheal Kors, Prada,Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Talbots, ColdwaterCreek, Torrid, Chicos J Jill, Ambercrombie, BananaRepublic, Ann Taylor, Johnny Was, plus size stores &more. From casual everyday wear- to fun, fancy orjazzy; we have stylish unique items for all ages &styles! Consignment intakes are by appointment andseason (take ins 8 months/year); shop anytime duringbiz hours Mon Tues Wed Sat 10-6, Thurs Fri 10-7. Visit panacheplusresale.com.3504 Hampton St Louis MO 63139314-352-3838

Pennies in your Pocket6929 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 63125(314) 487-1700Phoenix Project Resale5421 Hampton Ave 63109(314) 296-3939

Plato’s closetFlorissant8206 N Lindbergh Blvd, Florissant, MO314-837-3600236 Mid Rivers Center,St Peters, MO (636) 397-8336Chesterfield, 636-530-764410900 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL (618) 397-9986Play it again Sports234 Mid Rivers CenterSt. Peters, Mo. 63376

Pokey Wizwell’s Vintage Resale emporium 4315 Telegraph Rd, 63129, 314-487-3700 Reclaimed5522 Virginia Ave, 63111314-824-8669Red Posie Vintage431 McDonough St,. St. Charles 63301314-504-6385Red Racks thrift Store11015 Olive Blvd, St Louis, MO (314) 567-7059 8445 Gravois Rd, St Louis, MO (314) 353-133615425 Manchester Road 63011(636) 779-5688ReFab.org4153 Bingham Ave, 63116314-357-1392ReFabulous3314 Meremac 63118(314) 353-1144ReFresh1710 S. Brentwood Blvd. 63144, 314-881-0331

ReSt oReHabitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStore has two con-venient locations open to the public featuring new andgently used home improvement products and buildingmaterials. The ReStore is dedicated to reusing and re-purposing donated goods and diverting items fromlandfills in order to lessen our impact on the environ-ment. In the past two decades, the Habitat for HumanitySaint Louis ReStore has diverted more than 33,000 tonsof materials from landfills! 100% of the ReStores’ prof-its provide financial support to Habitat for HumanitySaint Louis. You buy a bargain, we build a house!

3763 Forest Park, 63108 314-531-4155 2117 Sam’s Drive 63131, 314-678-4596

Retro 101/ cherry Bomb Vintage2303 Cherokee 63118314-762-9722Retro Rescue & Resale21 Vance Rd.Valley Park, MO 63088(636) 517-1399Revive thrift Shop2202 Vandeventer Ave 63110314-776-7520Savers 9618 Watson Rd. 63126(855) 612-126215892 Clayton Crossing Dr, Ellisville, MO (636) 527-0994

RUng BoUtiqUeWe invite you to visit our redesigned retail store in thesame location. Our high-end resale boutique andrefreshing new space simplifies shopping for womenand children, showcases our valued donations in thebest way possible, and enables us to give back evenmore to our community. Our mission is to support andempower women and children in the St. Louis area byproviding fashionable attire at affordable prices, as wellas professional and personal growth opportunities. Asignificant portion of our net profits goes to theWomens Foundation of Greater St. Louis and Nursesfor Newborns. 9741 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO63119 (across from the Hacienda Restaurant) 314-918-0575, shoprung.org

Second Sitting conSignmentS Celebrating 21 successful years in business, designerowned and operated Second Sitting Consignments’

new, larger location at 14081 Manchester at Weidmansells new and like-new pre-owned furniture homeaccessories, and jewelry at “re-sale” prices everyday.Shopping is like a treasure hunt because the selectionchanges daily. We can sell your items too! It’s veryeasy. Just call to make an appointment. Our conve-nient location is just east of Hwy 141. Convenientstore hours too! Open Monday –Friday 10AM. till6PM, Saturday till 5PM and Sunday store hours Noon– 5PM. Phone 636-527-4747 or visitwww.secondsitting.com.14081 Manchester Rd., 63011

Scholarshop8215 Clayton Rd. 63117, 7930 Big Bend 63119, 314-725-3456 Sharon's Resale10028 Gravois 63123(314) 631-1057Style Your Space11437 Gravios Rd. 63126(314)842-7300

St. Vincent de Paul thrift Stores…5 locations , 314-881-6037the clubhouse Shop314-533-4245

the gReen gooSeThe Green Goose Resale & Consignment is a locallyowned small business committed to environmentaland social responsibility. We believe in using theEarth’s natural resources wisely while helping youcreate comfortable living and working spaces. Wecarry traditional, contemporary, vintage & antique fur-niture, wall art, and decorative accents. Plus costumejewelry, fashion accessories, unique gifts and MORE!

Now at Corner of Manchester & Weidman Roads

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Got stuff? Let us sell it for you. Join us for LadiesNight on First Wednesdays of the month, 4pm – 8pmand Maison Blanche Vintage Furniture Paint work-shops offered on the last Sunday evening of the month,6pm-9pm. Visit GreenGooseResale.com for details.5611 Hampton Avenue 63109(314) 352-5000

Th e Gr e e n Sh a G Ma r k e T The Green Shag Market offers a unique shoppingexperience. "The Shag" as it is frequently referred to,has 60 vendors that offer a great mix of "Kitsch andClassic." From Mid Century Modern to Re-purposeditems, you will most likely find that one thing thatsparks fond memories of days gone by. Be sure tosearch the aisles for something to Re-use, Re-purposeor Re-claim. This 7,000 square foot shop seems largebut it is quaint and full of fun. Dance in the aisles andshop till you drop at "The Green Shag Market." Welook forward to greeting you. P.S. Don't forget toLOOK UP!! 5733 Manchester Rd., 63110, 314-646-8687. www.thegreenshagmarket.com

The h eirloom r oom2216 Cherokee, 63118, 314-772-8000The Iron n est8516 Manchester Rd. 63144314-942-9632The Llama Farm240A Howdershell RoadFlorissant, Mo. 63031The Purple Cow/ The Vault2325 S. Brentwood Blvd. 63144, 314-736-1038The r efind r oom2525 S. Brentwood Blvd. 63144, 314-962-7666

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St Louis, MO 63141314-692-8141

OMa ’S Ba r n h OMe & Ga r d e nOma’s Barn Home & Garden is located in a 100 yearold red barn on Highway 79 in St Peters, MO. Thebiggest thing going for the shop is the “rescued, reno-vated and re-invented furniture.” From dressers andbed frames to desks and bookcases, shoppers canchoose from an eclectic display that changes constant-ly. Pinterest-lovers can also find that missing projectpiece at Oma’s as the shop carries old barn and wood-en doors, shutters and window frames of all sizes.Whether you are a looking for a fresh start in a newplace to an empty-nester looking for a change, stop byOma’s to find anything- and everything-to make ahouse a home. Check out our pictures on Facebook: Oma’s Barn HGBarn Hours:Tues. – Sat. 10am-5pmOma’s Barn Home & Garden, 1057 Highway 79, Saint Peters, MO 63376, 636-278-4445

Once Upon a Child1247 S. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood, 63122(314) 966-184415425 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO636-230-2922, 11445 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-993-5437 5626 Telegraph Rd, St Louis, MO (314) 293-1851 250 Mid Rivers Ctr, St Peters, MO (636) 970-6270 10850 Lincoln Tr. #6, Fairview Heights, IL

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636-278-4445

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Visit Twice Blessed Resale Shop for quality women’s and children’s

clothing, accessories, jewelry, home decor and furniture. Make donations of current

seasonal clothing during store hours.Find boutique items at resale prices!

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3504 Hampton, St. Louis, MO 63139314-352-3838 • Hrs: Mon, Tues, Wed & Sat 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-7

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Committed to environmental sustainability and social responsibility,The Green Goose Resale & Consignment

features carefully selected furniture, home décor, hand-crafted jewelry, one-of-a-kind gifts and more.

Items from every era for every style and budget!

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The Village Green10212 Watson Rd. 63127(314) 821-5500The Vintage Haberdashery3181 Morganford 63116(314) 772-1927Treasure Aisles Antique Mall2317 Big Bend Blvd, 63117, 314-647-6875Treasuristic Thrift Shoppe2054 Campus Dr., St. Charles, MO636-851-7056

TWiCe BleS Sed ReS Ale SHo pTwice Blessed is a boutique resale shop that wascreated to benefit Our Lady’s Inn, a maternityhome in south St. Louis. We sell women’s andchildren’s clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry,home décor and furniture. Visit us to find brandslike Talbots, Chico’s, Gap, Carters and more. Thestore also carries new Polish Pottery and hand-made jewelry made by the clients residing at OurLady’s Inn. We appreciate donations of yourexcellent items of in-season women’s and chil-dren’s clothing, accessories, home décor and fur-niture during store hours.Come shop at the desti-nation resale shop in South St. Louis’ Dutchtownneighborhood! 3312 Meramec, St. Louis, MO 63118Open Tues-Sat, 10-5. 314-481-3332

Twice is Nice Resale10424 Manchester Rd, 63122, 314-394-1223 Upscale Resale Boutique10042 Manchester Road, 63122, 314-821-8161

VAlley pARk ReS Al e & FleA MARk eT2 indoor flea markets 500 feet apart. Open 7 daysa week year-round. 150+ Vendors. TheEverchanging Stores. Thousands of items. Decor,Antique & Vintage, Sports Memorabilia, KitchenTools, Collectibles, Small Furniture,Baby/Toddler Clothes, Tools & Hardware,Collectibles, Avon & Pampered Chef, Jewelry,Lawn & Garden, Books, LPs, DVDs, CDs,Toys/Games, Birdhouses. M-Thur 10-6, Fri 10-8Sat 10-6, Sun NOON to 5 636-923-8696, 636-529-141520 & 218 Meramec Station RoadValley Park, MO 63088Highway 141 at Marshall Road 3/4 mileNorth of Highway 44

Value Village88 Western Plaza, Fenton, MO 6302624 O’Fallon Square, O’Fallon, MO 633667400 Natural Bridge, 63121314-961-6935Warson Woods Antique Mall10091 Manchester Rd. 63122,314-909-0123Women’s Closet exc hange 11575 Gravois Rd, 63126(314) 842-8405Zaftig3320 Meremac 63118(314) 832-2454

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When shopping at The Green Shag Market, you will find an every evolving selection of merchandise to choose from.

This 7,000 sq. ft. warehouse offers a unique shopping experience. You will certainly find something to

Re-purpose, Re-use or Re-claim at The Green Shag Market!

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Walking passed the tulip tree one after-noon, something felt different. From thecorner of my awareness flickered an irradi-ance. There, clutching the outgrowncocoon, was a moth the size of a sun-soft-ened peach. She displayed the colors ofrich deep red clay, the texture of soft velvet,antennae as big as hummingbird feathers.

I studied her as she dangled, drying inthe sun. Examining the intricate patterns ofher wings, she was identified in the fieldguide as a giant silk moth...uncommonlyrare in the Ozarks. What was the story ofthis creature? I wondered if I could followthe complex pathways mapped on herwings. To what inner world would I beguided?

As the sun turned to late afternoon,abruptly there were two. They were mat-ing. How could that be? She had justemerged from her cocoon. Before flight,before food, the act of procreation was pri-ority. I was to find out the female lives onlya few days after laying eggs.

I was witnessing the Calling Time. Thefemale moth releases chemical pheromonesto attract the male. The male has highlysensitive feather-like antennae and cananswer the Call from miles away. TheCalling Time is only a few brief hours forthe giant silk moth...3:00 p.m. until sunset.That these two rarely seen beings find eachother in the vastness of the realm of air istestimony to nature’s intelligence.

How simple it seems. Send out the Call,it is answered. Know your purpose and youfind it. Trust that your needs will be met.Seems like we humans forget that we arepart of the natural world, too. We can eachexperience our own Calling Time. In itswisdom, nature always provides. We justhave to pay attention.

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A RENEWABLE MATTRESS—WITH RENEWABLE MATERIALSHow can a mattress be “renewable?” Replaceable

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Foundation Grounds c afé & c offeehouse, 7298 Manchester Rd 63143, 314-601-3588, www.foundationgrounds.com

Gelateria del le one, 3197 Grand Blvd, 63116, 314-776-3500, www.thegelateria.com

Great Harvest bread c o. (Kirkwood), 125 W. Argonne Dr 63122, 314-821-1848. www.greatharvestkirkwood.com

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Handlebar, 4127 Manchester Ave. 63110, 314-652-2212, www.handlebarstl.com

i ces Plain and Fancy, 2256 S. 39th St., 63110, 314-601-3604. www.Icesplainandfancy.com

i s cream c akes, 2641 Cherokee 63118, 314-932-5758, www.iscreamcakes.com

JuiceMasters, Food Truck, 314-337-1014

Kakao c hocolatier, 7272 Manchester Rd 63143, 314-645-4446, 3 locations. www.kakaochocolate.com

Kitchen House c offee, 3149 Shenandoah Ave., 63104, 314-732-0009.www.kitchenhousecoffee.com

loc al Harvest c afé, 3137 Morganford Rd. 63116, 314-772-8815www.localharvestcafe.com

lu lu’s loc al eat ery and Food t ruck3201 S. Grand, 63118, 314-300-8215www.luluslocaleatery.com

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McMurphy’s c afe at s t. Patrick c enter800 N. Tucker Blvd. 63101, 314-369-0432, 314-802-0687.

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Onesto Pizza & t rattoria, 5401 Finkman St, 63109, 314-802-8883, www.onestopizza.com

Pastaria, 7734 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105(314) 862-6603www.pastariastl.com

Picnic basket c afé (The Magic House) 516 S. Kirkwood Rd 63122, 314-822-8900www.magichouse.org

Pie Oh My! 2719 Sutton Blvd 63143, 314-704-4416, www.pieohmystl.com

Pura Vegan, At PuraVegan, our commitment to preservingplanetary resources is demonstrated through ourmenu, packaging and best practices. According to“Diet for a New America” it takes 8,500 gallonsof water to produce a pound of beef, but onlytwenty-five gallons to produce a pound of wheat.Plant heavy diets are a most efficient use of waterand land, while causing less pollution. We takerecycling a step further and encourage REUSE,which is even more effective. Juice subscriptionsand cleanse drinks come in reusable mason jars,with store credit given upon return. We offer ourcustomers glass straws for purchase and our fooddelivery is done via bicycle. 307 Belt Ave. 63112, 314-932-5144, [email protected]

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Guide To Green DiningPromoting Green Dining Alliance Members in the St. Louis Area

he Green Dining Alliance (GDA)is a restaurant certification pro-gram that collaborates with restau-rants and community leaders to

increase local, sustainable dining options.Created by the nonprofit St. Louis Earth Day, theGDA works with restaurants to lower their envi-ronmental impact by improving practices, reduc-ing and recycling waste, and sourcing betterproducts - creating more and better green diningoptions for the people of the St. Louis.

Go out to #eat Greens tl!Eating green is one of the most impactful

environmental and economic choices you canmake. The GDA empowers diners to direct theirdining dollars toward local restaurants that sharetheir values of stewardship and quality.

Diners can visit the GDA website for a com-plete listing of restaurants who have taken theinitiative to become certified.There is a greatcross-section of options to choose from: fine din-ing, brew pubs, cafes, food trucks, bakers,dessert and traditions from around the world:www.greendiningalliance.org/dine/list. You cangauge a restaurant’s impact by the number ofgreen stars they achieve.

What does it mean to be GDA-certified?Restaurants who want to join the GDA are

encouraged to 1) reduce, recycle, and compost thewaste they generate, 2) source sustainable food, to-go ware and cleaning supplies, and 3) conserveenergy and water. Once they agree to basic “CoreConcepts,” they undergo a holistic audit of theirentire operation. Restaurants are then scored andawarded a “GDA-Certified” window decal - assur-ing passing diners that this establishment truly‘walks the walk’ behind the scenes.

big impact, big GoalsBy the end of 2016, St. Louis Earth Day hopes

to have at least 100 local restaurants in the GreenDining Alliance program. This represents incredi-

ble growth of this program since its pilot in 2012 -the GDA has steadily increased its membership byat least 50% every year. Last year, GDA restau-rants collectively diverted 924 metric tons of wastefrom area landfills to recycling and compostingcenters!

s upport the restaurants that do things right.c hoose a GDA-certified restaurant and#eat Greens tl!

The Green Dining Alliance program is fundedprimarily by grants from the St. Louis-JeffersonSolid Waste Management District, St. LouisCounty Department of Health, and the TrioFoundation. Sponsorship opportunities are avail-able for businesses whose products and practicesreflect GDA values.

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Seedz Cafe, 6344 S. Rosebury, 63105. 314-725-7333. www.seedzcafe.com.

Small Batch,3001 Locust St. 63101, 314-380-2040www.smallbatchstl.com

Something Elegant Catering2200 Yale, 63143, 314-781-7722.www.somethingelegantcatering.com

Stone Spiral Coffee and Curios,2500 Sutton, 63143, 314-335-7388, www.stonespiralcoffee.com

Taste4584 Laclede, 63108, 314-361-1200. www.tastebar.com

The Cafe (SLU) www.slu.edu

The Crows Nest7372 Manchester 63143, 314-781-0989,www.facebook.com/crowsneststl

The Dam, 3173 Morganford 63116, 314-771-3173, www.thedamstl.com

The Fountain on Locust3037 Locust St., 63103, 314-535-7800.www.Fountainonlocust.com

The Pat Connonlly Tavern, Patrick Connolly of County Galway,Ireland, began his barkeep career in 1942when he opened the Pat Connolly Tavern.For two decades, he worked to create a St.Louis landmark in the historic neighbor-hood of Dogtown. The tavern has returnedto Connolly family ownership and the orig-inal name. We are proud to continue the tra-dition that Pat started over 70 years ago,offering classic pub fare and fine spirits ina family-friendly atmosphere. We alsostrive to be active in our community andwelcoming to all who walk through our

door. We invite you to have your next meal,pint, or event with us! We are convenientlylocated right off Interstate 64 and just 1mile north of Interstate 44. We are acrossthe street from Turtle Park, the Zoo, and allof Forest Park!6400 Oakland, 63139, 314-647PATS.www.patconnollytavern.com.

The Post Sports Bar and Grill, 7372 Manchester 63143, 314-645-1109 763 Old Ballas Rd 63141, 314-736-1205, www.thepostsportsbar.com

The Royale, 3132 S. Kingshighway 63139, 314-772-3600 www.theroyale.com

The Scottish Arms6-8 Sarah St., 63108, 314-535-0531. www.thescottisharms.com

The Shaved Duck2900 Virginia Ave., 63118, 314-776-1407www.theshavedduck.com

The Tick Tock Tavern3459 Magnolia, 63118www.theticktock.com

The UniGrille (UniGroup)Fenton, MO 63026, (636) 305-5000www.unigroupinc.com

The Wolf,15480 Clayton Rd. Ballwin, 63011, 636-527-7027, www.thewolfstl.com

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Urban ChestnutUCBC is known for both our modern,American craft beers and reverential,European beer styles. Our Grove Brewery& Bierhall (4465 Manchester) andMidtown Brewery & Biergarten (3229Washington) locations are open 7 days aweek. Sustainability wise, UCBC works toreduce our carbon footprint by recycling allqualifying materials, composting all

biodegradable waste, and donating all ofour spent grain to local farmers. Our brew-ing equipment allows us to reuse water thatis normally lost in the brewing process tochill hot wort and to heat up brewing water,which also conserves energy. Finally, bothUCBC locations feature solar powerarrays, large windows to provide naturallighting, and LED lighting to reduce ourenergy needs. We are proud to say all ofthese efforts allowed our Grove Brewery &Bierhall to be awarded Missouri’s first andonly LEED Certified Brewery!3229 Washington Ave 631034465 Manchester 63110314-222-0143www.urbanchestnut.com

Urban Eats,3301 Meremac St 63118, 314-558-7580, www.urbaneatscafe.com

Washington University Dining [email protected], 314-935-7098

Water Street,7268 Manchester 63143, 314-646-8355www.waterstreetstl.com

Whisk, 2201 Cherokee St. 63118, 314-932-5166 www.whiskstl.com

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am a “senior citizen”. Peoplemy age tell me that they arehaving “senior moments” andfeel like they are breaking down. They havewhole lists of things they don’t do because

they are “seniors,” like: thinking about sex, checkingout the latest fashions, riding in bicycle marathons, etc.As I returned from my recent audition for a dance com-pany, I was wondering if I wanted to call myself a“senior.”

I can recall my high school days in New York Citywhere all I ever wanted to be was a senior. They gotrespect. No matter what, they were cool. And whatabout college and medical school? What an accom-plishment to be the first in my family. It meant the startof a new life, unknown to any in my clan, from mov-ing from tenement basements to condos. I don’t havesenioritis now. Today for me, it just means I’m old. Ihave no problem with being old, but what does “seniorcitizen” imply?” What do old folks have to look for-ward to after “graduating” with a CC degree?

Today’s senior citizens are not revered for makingit to "seniordom." Instead their beauty and wisdom isoverlooked by youth-crazed media voyeurs bent oncashing in on adolescent drama. The media is not hav-ing the “Golden Girls” any more. We want to see what“Cookie” is up to. Seniors are typified as trying tokeep up with doctor appointments, complaining abouttheir arthritis, and criticizing young people, especiallygays.

The media shows people my age in ads where theyare always having some form of dysfunction like keep-ing false teeth from falling out, urinary incontinenceand getting ripped off by young people. And gettingthese problems fixed is supposed to make you the hap-piest person in the world for the rest of your life.

When fashion magazines have articles about howto make yourself beautiful at any age, the cut-off seemsto be around 55 or so, as if after that age you might aswell stop trying. The models are never going to be

anyone you can relate to. It is as though you can’thave model good looks after the age of 35. Forgetabout 65! However, I have seen some very hand-some senior male models in clothing ads and theylooked great.

Some other things that don’t thrill me about the“senior” label is that when you ask for a senior ticket atthe movie theatre, most people don’t even look at youto see if you are a senior. It’s like they’re saying,“Seniors-I don’t see you. Here take the ticket and getoutta here!” Will they do the same thing if I ask for astudent ticket?

A “senior moment” is not a moment when you haveimparted your great wisdom, derived from so manyyears of living. It is a brief interlude when you can’tremember a name, detail, or maybe even your owntelephone number. Not because you may be tired,overworked, hypoglycemic, etc., but because whenyou are a “senior,” it is expected that you are undergo-ing some form of dementia or brain rot. If there isa senior section at an event, it’s not going to be locatedwhere the revered and respected are located, but it willbe not far from the “disabled” area, near a bathroomand a wheelchair ramp.

At 60 + years old, I am “not feeling,” the need to beplaced in this stereotypical mold. I am thereforerenaming my situation in life as being that of a “Super-Senior.” In my high school, it meant someone embark-ing on his or her second year as a “senior.” However, Iam redefining it for myself and others like me.

As a “Super-Senior,” I have: 1. Never stoppedworking out- I feel great and have an awesome energylevel. 2. Lived as a raw foodist and therefore my cellshave regenerated not degenerated. Nothing is “break-ing down.” 3. Lived each day, loving each day, learn-ing each day.

What can I say? I’m hot (and I don’t mean hotflashes). Wouldn’t you like to be called a “SuperSenior” too?

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ike many of you, I grew up playing out-side. I built forts in the woods andwaded in a nearby creek. I rode my biketo the shores of Lake Michigan and

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I wrote Going Green for the GENIUS: An ActionGuide to a Healthy and Sustainable Future becauseI want my daughters to inherit a world rich in nature’swisdom and beauty. I want to leave them with breath-able air and sparkling water, a high quality of life andan abundance of natural resources. I want them to livein a world where all life is celebrated with gratitudeand compassion. I want this for all children, now andinto the future.

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Going Green is a book for everyone. It is writtenin first-person conversational style making it accessi-ble to experts and novices alike. The tone of the bookis one of action and empowerment. While written fora national audience, St. Louis area readers will appre-ciate the occasional reference to local businesses andorganizations. For more information and a summaryof chapters, I encourage you to visit katiebelisle-iffrig.com/going-green-for-the-genius.

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culture of fear and paranoia isprobably the best way todescribe the current state ofalternative medical profession-

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When I first got these phone call messages, Ilaughed it off as non-sense and just being paranoid.Then I received more phone calls and e-mails warn-ing me about suspicious deaths of outspoken doctors.It made me wonder, what is happening to our medicalprofession?

The definitions of traditional, and alternative,complementary, or integrative medicine are not asclear as it may seem. Everybody seems to have theirown definition of what is traditional medicine or oth-erwise. I consider myself as a Board CertifiedInternist who also practices alternative, complemen-tary, and integrative medicine. I do not take anyinsurance in order to be independent of insurancecompany dictates. I simply practice as a solo, oldfashioned, and fee for service medical doctor.

I offer medical advice based on 30+ years ofmedical and life experiences. Patients should be pre-pared to possibly receive a rude awakening fromwhat may seem like blunt and politically incorrectadvice, that your medical problems may not be whatyou think, what you have been told, or what has beendiagnosed. For example, one of the most commonmedical mysteries comes from over-looked dentalproblems and parasite related hidden infections.

The symptoms and diagnosis are not as importantto me as discovering the underlying problems. At thesame time, I do not blindly oppose vaccination orchemo/radiation therapies. There are always roles forvaccination or chemo/radiation for specific indica-tions.

I received all my vaccinations through25 years of serving in the military as a U.S.Army medical officer. The only exceptionis that I did not receive an anthrax vaccina-tion because I was not deployed to the GulfWar. I was sick with high fever, chills, andsevere muscle pain shortly after the YellowFever vaccination but, fortunately, did notsuffer any permanent side effects from it.

What I am against is the vaccinationpolicy of too many vaccinations on new born infantswhose immune systems have not been fully devel-oped. As a result of their lack of development, theycannot fully receive the benefits of vaccination froma holistic point of view. Also, I have seen young sol-diers getting ten shots of immunizations, five shotson each arm, before they get deployed to battlefieldsin the Middle East. That is too much vaccination insuch a short period of time for the immune system toproperly develop acquired immunizations. I wrote ashort article raising the question of vaccinations aspotential new health risks. (See the Articles page onmy website shown below.)

Some of the outspoken alternative medical prac-titioners think any vaccination is for pure greed andevil without any scientific merit. Some even claimthat vaccinations are used for population control indifferent continents. No wonder they may have beentargeted as troublemakers by medical boards or phar-maceutical companies. However, I still believe thereis no foul play except that we live in a culture of fear,magnified by the media, Internet, Facebook, andother easily opinionated and controlled outlets.Often, many alternative medical practitioners dieearly from the financial stress of not getting reim-bursed for their work by insurance companies and theemotional stress of dealing with medical boards andtraditional medical communities.

So, who is afraid of Alternative Medicine? Ourmedical systems, including medical education, aredesigned and controlled by insurance giants, pharma-ceutical conglomerates, and traditional state medicalassociations. There are very few physicians willing tostep out of “Pandora’s Box” for what they believe tobe their true professional calling for helping sick peo-ple without undue stress.

There is more disappearance of alternative med-ical practitioners, not because of some suspicious cir-cumstances of murder, but from the hardship of sur-vival from financial and emotional stress. The cultureof fear and paranoia is destroying the alternativemedicine community from within.

We need to continue to promote alternative, com-plementary, and integrative medicine. We need tosupport and nurture young physicians to understandthat there is a lot more they can learn by thinking“outside of the box” of vaccinations, antibiotics,surgery, and chemo/radiations, and that they can actu-ally have fun practicing medicine. The first step is todismiss insurance companies by not accepting theirinsurance. The second step is to learn the basics andadvanced concepts of alternative medicine, such as atthe Ninth International Alternative MedicineConference in St. Louis on September 11-13, 2015.This conference is titled, “Curing the Incurables.”(For more information, see my website.) Anotheroption is to go to the International College ofIntegrative Medicine (ICIM) Conference, titled“Energy and Medicine”, in Chicago on October 30-November 1, 2015. (See www.icimed.com.)

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oin the Young Friends ofOperation Food Search as theyhost “Cheers to 35 Years,” ananniversary wine tasting event

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The Young Friends of Operation Food Search have a deep passionfor the organization’s mission: Nourish and Educate our Neighbors inNeed to Heal the Hurt of Hunger. This dynamic, social group ofengaged and dedicated volunteers offers OFS fresh perspectives andare important to the future of St. Louis’ largest distributor of free foodfor the hungry. They are donating the proceeds from this event to thechildhood nutrition programs of Operation Food Search.

Despite wine’s heritage of high culture and tradition, young peo-ple are becoming more informed about wine: processes, vineyards,varieties, regions and other factors. Pinnacle Imports LLC, the winesponsor of the Young Friends tasting will have its enthusiastic andfriendly representatives on hand at the event to share their knowledgeabout the tastings offered.

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So Cheers to 35 Years of Operation Food Search’s work to nour-ish and educate our community! We hope you’ll join us for some sipsto your good health and to the nourishment and good health of ouryoung neighbors in need.

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In order to have intimacy with another per-son, one first has to have that kind of relation-ship and connection with themselves. It is virtu-ally impossible, although many people expendvery large amounts of energy for very longamounts of time, to have intimacy with anotherperson, to both give and receive, if one has nevercultivated that level of emotional connectioninwardly. So much of our life, especially re-occurring problems in relationships have farmore to do with what is happening within our-selves, than what is happening between the twopeople involved. And most of what is happeningwithin ourselves is far beyond our conscious-ness. It’s not what we know about ourselves thattends to cause us problems with intimacy; it’swhat we don’t know about ourselves, that stillinfluences our day to day interactions with oth-ers.

One way to consider emotional intimacy in arelationship is to consider this experience as“into-me-see”. When we invite someone intoour inner experience, we are opening ourselves

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We cannot build true emotional intimacywith another person until we first have createdthis emotional intimacy with ourselves. Thisprocess requires time, diligence, patience, effortand courage to go inward and explore our ownhistories, especially in a world that constantlyemphasizes external successes and accomplish-ments. The only way outward to another personis first by going inward. By turning in, this willget you where you want to go in your outsideworld.

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great relationship always guaranteesone thing. You are happy.Otherwise, you just wouldn’t call it agreat relationship, as these interper-sonal issues tend to occupy quite a

lot of brain space and unsettledness when things arenot going well in this department. There are threequestions you must be able to answer to be happy inthis ever-so-important aspect of life. You need tofind out who you are, what you need to be happy ina relationship, and finally you need to learn to insistupon accepting no less than your own happiness. Ifyou can’t do that for yourself, then certainly no oneelse can, or even knows how to do that for you.

Who am I? It’s such a simple question, butmany people state that they really have no idea ofwho they are as a person. This simply tells me thatyou have not focused enough on yourself in life.For example, I always say that I am someone whoneeds “a little more validation (reassurance)” thanyour average person in romantic relationships.That’s just who I am. No longer would I let someemotionally unavailable schmuck tell me I’m“needy” ever again and then beat myself up due tofeeling somehow “defective” and hence unlovable.Knowing yourself and accepting you for who youare, rather than letting others define that, is the ulti-mate key to happiness. Remember, you can’t real-istically, fully accept and appreciate yourself unlessyou know yourself. Once you think you havedefined who you are, then you need to be able tomove forward and identify what you therefore needin a relationship.

I have worked with countless individuals to helpthem first discover who they are as a person andthen move to answering the nest question, “What doI need to feel loved?” I have found through theyears that many people cannot fully answer thisimportant question either, as it quite logicallyrequires answers to the first question. It is at thispoint that I usually say, “Well, if you don’t knowwhat you need to feel loved, then how is anyoneelse supposed to?” It is the blank space left by thisunanswered question that allows the room for thedevelopment of nonsense thinking such as the feel-ing that another should be able to read our minds.So, make your list. Start with things such as corevalues. You can be different on other things, but notcore values. Examples include things such as hon-esty, trustworthy, loyal (faithful), kind, etc. Knowyour own core values and then list them, as you willnot be happy if the other person is not similar intheir thinking. Next, based on your personal expe-riences you might include on your list somethinglike, social drinker only, financially responsible orhas a profession of some type. These are personal

to each person’s list and usually followfrom having had a relationship withsome trouble previously in these types ofareas. Finally, there are things that mustbe included on all lists if a person is tofeel loved, secure and happy in theirrelationship. This is essential, becauseonly in this atmosphere is one able to

grow as an individual with the care and support weall crave. If two people are not growing as individ-uals, the relationship will have trouble growing aswell. And, a relationship that doesn’t grow, eventu-ally will fade away. This is where I come into play.When working with client’s who are taking myIndividualized Relationship Coaching Course, wework together to hand-craft your ultimate Want’s &Need’s List. This is something you can always ref-erence. And, if there is an issue in your relationshipthat you are having trouble defining, you can almostcertainly bet that one of your previously definedneeds is not being met. Once you discover who youare and what you need to be loved, the final steptakes real effort and faith.

The final step in Making it Happen has every-thing to do with the ability to insist upon acceptingno less than your own happiness. I don’t think Ican say enough about this part of the equation.Many of us have grappled with this step, whilesecretly admiring others who appear to have no dif-ficulty in taking care of themselves and ending arelationship when it is not meeting their needs.Look, the reality for most people is that the abilityto insist upon nothing less than your own happinessin a relationship is directly correlated with our per-ceived Lovability Factor. Unfortunately, many dif-ferent life experiences have a way of negativelyimpacting our feelings of lovability. And, the lesslovable we feel, the harder it is to be responsible toourselves and insist upon nothing less than our ownhappiness. This is where faith comes in. Faith isthe belief in something more, despite the lack ofproof thus far. You have to believe that if you keepinsisting upon nothing less than what you deserve,by way of leaving when it’s not right for you, youwill find that person that can meet your needs. Ifyou don’t believe that yet, you will have to “fake ittill we make it” like most people at some point intheir life. Treat yourself as a person who has a highlovability factor and is worthy of all that is good.That person does not suffer from something is bet-ter than nothing. That person does not stay whenthey know it is not right. They don’t waste theirtime chasing the wrong person and trying to make itfit. They assess and move on with faith. The faiththat they deserve a loving relationship, that the onlypath to it comes through taking personal responsi-bility towards our goal and that it will only then bea matter of time.

If you find yourself feeling hopeless about get-ting a wonderful relationship and true partner, thenwork on the steps listed above. Find out who youare, compose a terrific Wants & Needs list and final-ly start to insist upon nothing less than your ownhappiness. If they can’t meet your needs, you won’tbe happy. Follow these steps and you are well onyour way to Making it Happen.

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ith the excitement of pickingout school supplies and get-ting the kids fitted with some

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Making the most of the fruits and vegetables thatare in season now will ensure your family is gettingthe freshest, most flavorful produce at a reasonableprice. Another benefit is the fact that purchasing foodlocally is environmentally friendly and supports localfarmers. Visit your nearest farmers’ market to checkout what’s ripe and ready for the eatin’.

You’re sure to find something tasty for even thepickiest of eaters with everything in season inMissouri this month, including apples, Asian pears,beans, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauli-flower, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, greens, pears,peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, squash, sweetcorn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and turnips.

Easy Meal Ideas*Turkey or ham sandwiches are a go-to staple in

kids’ lunch boxes, but amp up the nutrition by addingin some sliced tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, or

sweet bell peppers. Lean meat and veggiesalso work well in a whole-wheat wrap.

*Toss together some cooked, cooledwhole-wheat pasta, light Italian dressing,and some chopped tomatoes, broccoli, cauli-flower, onions, and bell peppers for ascrumptious, colorful pasta salad. To make ita well-rounded meal, add in some chickenbreast or white beans.

*Throw together a colorful, nutrient-packed salad. Use spinach or Romaine as the base,then load it up with seasonal veggies. To make it more

appetizing for your children, try cutting the veggiesinto fun shapes. Add in a lean protein, such as turkey,chicken, hard-boiled eggs, or white beans.

Always put an ice pack or two in the lunch box toensure the food stays cold and out of the temperature“Danger Zone” (food temperatures between 41 to 135degrees Fahrenheit, where bacteria multiplies rapidlyand can cause food-borne illness).

Easy Snack Ideas*Cut up a variety of veggies, place on a tray, and

pair them with a low-fat ranch dip, or make your ownfrom scratch by combining light sour cream, mincedgarlic, chopped scallions, salt, pepper, and splash ofvinegar.

*Spread some peanut butter on a whole-wheat tor-tilla and place apple or pear slices on top of the peanutbutter. Fold over and grill in a skillet until crispy onboth sides.

*Make a quick, easy cucumber salad – dicecucumbers, tomatoes, and onions and toss with lightItalian dressing.

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September 1 and ongoing – Operation FoodSearch teams with Sauce Magazine and PinnacleImports, LLC to fight hunger. Anytime you purchasean “OFS wine” from a participating restaurant orretailer during our anniversary year, OFS will receivea portion of the proceeds.

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“I’m always excited for the release of a newbrochure because it gets people in the kitchenand cooking,” Dierbergs School of Cookingcreative director Marianne Moore said. “Fall isa great time to entertain friends and family

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by James E. Meyer, Nutrition Specialist University of Missouri Extension

s a new school year approaches, parents shouldbe reminded of the important role nutrition

plays in assuring kids a successful school year. Nutritionand learning go hand in hand. Kids who are nutritional-ly fit are more likely to have the energy, stamina andself-esteem that enhance their ability to learn.

Here are a few tips suggested by the AmericanDietetic Association on practical, easy ways to helpensure proper nutrition and a successful school year.

Start with a healthy breakfast.It is often said that breakfast is the most important

meal of the day, yet 35 to 40 percent of all Americansskip breakfast. The statistics for children are just asalarming — as many as 48 percent of girls and 32 per-cent of boys do not eat breakfast every day. Additionally,for many children, breakfast is a trip to a conveniencestore or a vending machine for a soda and a high-fat,high-sugar pastry. This is definitely not the best choicefor the nutrients they need nor is it cheap.

For children and teens, a morning meal is especiallyimportant to prepare them to meet the challenges oflearning. Many studies have shown that those who eat amorning meal tend to perform better in school, scorehigher on tests, have higher school attendance and lesstardiness, and have better concentration and musclecoordination. Also, kids who eat breakfast have fewerhunger-induced stomachaches and are less likely to beoverweight.

If kids say they are not hungry, start them out withsomething light like juice or toast and send them off witha nutritious mid-morning snack such as yogurt, cheese ora bagel.

Some children believe skipping breakfast may helpthem lose weight. Just the opposite is true. Skippingmeals often leads to overeating later in the day. If you gettoo hungry it can lead to a lack of control and the inabil-ity to determine when you are full. This can result in con-suming more calories than if you had eaten an appropri-ate breakfast.

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nificantly to kids’ overall nutrient and energy needs. Doyou know what they are eating? In most schools nation-wide, meals are regulated through the U.S. Departmentof Agriculture (USDA). With USDA guidance, manyschools have improved the nutritional quality of lunchand designed the meals to supply about one-third of achild’s nutrition needs. The current meal standardsinclude increased availability of fruits, vegetables andwhole grains, reduced sodium, and age-specific calorieguidelines.

Parents can play a role in helping a child choosehealthful meals in several ways. Keep the school lunchmenu in your kitchen and talk with your child about theimportance of choosing and eating nutritious foods. Getinvolved and work with school staff to form a parentadvisory committee for the school food service program.Support the nutrition education efforts at your school.Through Family Nutrition Education Programs (FNEP),educators go into many schools in Missouri to teachnutrition to kids. Contact your local University ofMissouri Extension office to see if an FNEP educator cancome to your school.

If your child prefers to brown bag it to school, letyour child help plan and prepare school lunches. Whenthey are involved in the process, chances are they willresist trading their carrots. Pack nutritious meals that areeasy to prepare and fun to eat. A few examples are sand-wiches, raw veggies, crackers, string cheese, whole fruit,yogurt or pudding.

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t was ten year olds who turned my world upsidedown as a garden designer. For years I had designedgardens in a traditional way. I found out what a per-

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I was asked by my son’s teacher to come help with ascience assignment for 5th graders. The students had todesign a garden creating a scale drawing on graph paper;pick out garden plants that could be trees, shrubs, annualsor perennials; and find out the botanical names of theplants, how large they grew and how to grow them.

I gave the students an introduction to my work, showedthem how they could make scale drawings and how to findout about plants. I told them the hardest part was figuringout what kind of garden to design. There were many stylesand thousands upon thousands of plants to choose from. Isaid they might have some ideas within themselves alreadyand that we would go on an imagination journey to findout. The imagination journey was a guided meditation. Ihad them close their eyes if they wanted and asked them toimagine they were any place on earth where they felt good,safe and wanted to be there. I asked them to imaginespending some time in this place, sitting down if theywanted and just observing. I then asked them to be obser-vant of what they were seeing, hearing, smelling, touchingand if they were eating something. I asked what emotionsthey were feeling. I let them take some time with all of this.After about ten minutes, I asked them to open their eyes if

they were closed and to write and drawabout their experiences.

What the children shared with me almost made me cry.Their vivid experiences made me realize that each personhas a paradise within. One girl’s vision of paradise was inthe jungle. She said, “I could hear a big waterfall and Iswear that the world stopped and I felt I was the only onethere, so quiet.” Another girl’s paradise included a creekwhere she and her friends could splash each other to cooloff and play, “cross the creek”. She said: “I was happy andhaving fun. I wish I could stay here forever.” A shy boysaid he was in Paradise, where it was warm and smelledlike syrup. He could reach up and put his lips on the flowerand suck the nectar. A girl who loved her grandmother saidshe was in her grandmother’s backyard with her friend.The garden was full of sweet smelling roses. She said: “Iwas happy there and it was fun.” One girl said she was inher “own secret garden full of red, pink, purple, white, yel-low and blue flowers. I feel peaceful and happy.” A boysaid he was in the middle of nowhere. It was grassy withbig plants, fruits and flowers. He was happy because ani-mals could talk to him. A boy who was an avid hockeyplayer described his paradise as an ice rink surrounded bytropical plants that smelled like strawberries. There was astream around the ice rink with fish and frogs that were “socute”. Perhaps the best part of his paradise was that in thisice rink when he played hockey, he always won.

By sharing their experiences I saw that the seeds for agarden for their souls had grown in their hearts. And as agarden designer my job is to bring the essence of thoseheart visions into the landscape of a garden. Any personwith a garden can do this exercise to find their garden par-adise that already grows within. It’s a simple easy journey.

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Its history is tied directly to two major floods: thefirst in 1927 and the second in 1937. These floodsprompted the creation of a flood management systemand kicked off a decades-long controversy betweenlandowners in the floodway and everyone else whobenefits from functioning floodplains – the generalpublic. The Floodway contains a series of levees witha 1,500-foot opening that directly connects theFloodway with the Mississippi River at its southernend. This gap serves as a relief valve for river risesand the outlet for rainwater.

Most floodway farmers received governmentpayments for the right to occasionally flood theirland, but they have continuously resisted flooding inthe Floodway, even getting Congress’ approval toclose the last remaining 1,500-foot gap in 1954.

Fortunately, the gap is still open because the deci-sion to close it was a political one and none of theagencies responsible for approving the project canfind the science to support it. You may remember themassive flood of 2011 when the Bird’s Point leveewas blown up to prevent flooding Cairo, Illinois. Theexplosion was necessary because when the ArmyCorps of Engineers tried to operate the floodway asintended, the State of Missouri sued, delaying actionand exacerbating the damage.

Even after the devastating explosion, the samesmall group of landowners has continued to lobby toclose the 1,500-foot gap, trying to push floodwatersout of the designated floodway and into communitiesdownstream. The seventh proposal to close the gap isnow in the works and MCE and others are requestingEPA veto the project once and for all. Senator Durbinof Illinois has already formally requested a veto.

Three reasons we don’t need the St. Johns Bayouand New Madrid Floodway Project:

Important and valuable wetlands would be lost.The public paid for flowage easements in the

Floodway to be operated when necessary.Completing the project puts more people and land

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By Marla Esser, USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Education Committee

am sure every parent has said it morethan they can possibly remember…“Don’t waste the water!” It is an impor-tant habit to instill in children. But notwasting water has other implications that

even we adults need to be more aware of. Waterhas a lot more connection to our lives- and ourenergy bills- than most of us realize.

In the U.S., the average family of 4 will useover 400 gallons of water each day. 70% of thatwater is used indoors mainly for drinking, cook-ing, cleaning and hygiene. Leaks are a big part tooand account for more than 13% of the water usedindoors, according to the EPA’s WaterSense pro-gram. And while you probably know that turningoff the faucet while you brush your teeth or limit-ing shower time saves water, what you might notknow is those actions also conserve energy.

Connecting Water and Energy – Save water by saving energy. Save energy by

saving water. The interdependency between ener-gy and water is an often unknown fact. It makessense when you think about it –electricity or otherfuels are used to clean, move, and heat water fromits source to our sinks. And water is used to cooland clean – key activities in making electricityand making most of the “stuff” we use. For exam-ple, a 60-watt incandescent light bulb usesbetween 3,000 gallons and 6,000 gallons of waterto power up 12 hours a day over the course of ayear, according to a study by researchers atVirginia Polytechnic Institute and StateUniversity.

Pretty much everything we use in our daily

lives has an energy and water “cost.” We justdon’t think about it since things aren’t labeledwith how much energy and water are used in theircreation. They should be!

Water and energy are intertwined throughoutthe five stages in the water cycle, as shared on theEPA web site.

Extracting and conveying water: Extractingwater from rivers and streams or pumping it fromaquifers, and then conveying it over hills and intostorage facilities is a highly energy intensiveprocess.

Treating water: Water treatment facilities useenergy to pump and process water.

Distributing water: Energy is needed totransport water.

Using water: End users consume energy totreat water with softeners or filters, to circulateand pressurize water with circulation pumps andirrigation systems, and to heat and cool water.

Collecting and treating wastewater: Energyis used to pump wastewater to the treatment plant,and to aerate and filter it at the plant.

The US alone uses 520 billion kilowatt hours(kWh) of electricity to move, treat, and heat itswater. This equates to 13% of the entire electric-ity use in the US, according to The Guardian.

To learn more, join us at The Water EnergyNexus, as we examine the interrationship betweenwater and energy usage by following a drop ofwater from water provider through end user intowaste treatment facility and discussing all theenergy that is consumed along the way.

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ardening issomething thatis typicallya s s o c i a t e dwith spring

and summer but fall garden-ing can be very bountiful,especially if you enjoy a myriad offresh greens and roots. It’s not too lateto plant a fall garden. If you have alarge garden space that gets plenty ofsun, prepare your space with apitch fork. Loosen the soil andremove the weeds and grass. Theground should be slightly dry. Usea broad fork or a potato fork to turnthe top layer of soil over and gentlybreak it up. Your goal should be afine tilth soil. Be sure to add plen-ty of compost, bags of leaves, andgrass clippings. These soil addi-tions will feed your plants and givenutrients to the soil.

You can easily create raisedbeds with straw bales, cinderblocks, and untreated scrapwood, or heat-treated pal-lets. In a raised bed, addi-tions of any of the follow-ing layers would be help-ful for creating good livingsoil and provides organicpathways for roots:leaves, followed by straw,grass clippings and moreleaves, and compost.Next, add half compostand half topsoil. Finally,your top layer should bewell-decomposed compostmixed with topsoil. Youwant your top layer tohave a fine tilth so that it iseasy to sow seeds andtransplant.

Plant the followingfrom seed directly into the

ground: spinach, carrots, peas,chard, kale, salad mix, lettuce,radishes, beets, turnips, dilland cilantro. Follow the seedpacket directions for spacing,water and light requirements.

Herb transplants, Sun-flowers and edible flowersalso make a nice addition to

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G Our soaked late spring has boosted early fall mosquito populations. Wetsoils and persistent pockets of standing water are ideal breeding conditionsfor generations of insects.

More than just a nuisance, mosquito bites can infect humans with WestNile Virus. This tropical disease affects most people with only mild flu-likesymptoms, but for individuals with run-down immune systems, for veryyoung children or adults over 55 (not thatold!), West Nile Virus can cause major paral-ysis, brain damage and even death.

Trust me, you do not want to risk gettingthis.

The species of mosquito most likely tocarry West Nile are active at this time of year.So make this your season to set vigilant habitsof mosquito control. Use common sense andnon-toxic tools for late summer safety.

Standing Water CleanupMosquitoes evolve through four life

cycle stages. Three depend on stagnant water – and only need tiny spaces.Rainfall left in the rim of an overturned bucket will be as fine a breedinghaven as a whole pond.

Go out on Bug Control Patrol! Find all the places around your yardwhere water can collect. Modify them and check them after it rains to dumpstanding water before mosquito mamas can move in.

Keep your gutters clean! Leaf debris in gutters will dam up rainfall intothe perfect habitat for blood-sucking swarms. Gutter cleaning will also pre-vent water damage to your home. The locust trees around our house dictategutter cleanout timing. After the locusts bloom in spring we scoop out pilesof faded blossoms; when their leaflets finally drift loose each fall, anothergutter de-clutter is due. Get out your ladder and your hose!

Sweep out and refill birdbaths every couple of days. I stash an old tooth-brush in the nearby hosta bed for a quick-clean when the bowl gets mossy.

Do you keep watering cans filled and ready to spritz your container gar-den? Empty and refill them regularly. Use a rain barrel? Drop in a piece of“mosquito dunk;” these cakes of biological larvacide won’t harm fish,plants, pets or you, but they will kill off larvae before they hatch into adultmosquitoes.

If you have a real pond in your yard, stock it with mosquito fish, namedfor the diet they gobble.

Neighborhood CleanupUntil bugs acknowledge human property lines, a neighborhood

approach to mosquito control is essential. Organize your block to learnabout and prevent mosquito-breeding hazards. Bring mosquito facts to yournext neighborhood meeting, and encourage your neighbors to work togeth-er to maintain a safe environment.

Inviting mosquito predators into your neighborhood will improve qual-ity of life for everyone, except mosquitoes. Put up purple martin houses inopen spaces. Mount bat houses to some of your trees. One bat can eat 600-1,000 bugs, mosquitoes included, in an hour. That’s beneficial snackin’!

What About Sprays?Public health agencies can really only do two things to control mosqui-

toes. They can educate and they can spray. Aerial spraying from slow-mov-ing trucks will kill some adult mosquitoes, but sprays do nothing to stop thelarvae from developing into more biting adults. I’m not a supporter of air-borne insecticides; they are poisons, after all. But I understand that localofficials have to do all they can to control disease. Conscientious neighbor-to-neighbor education and action is a localized alternative to spraying. If

you can mobilize this resource in your neighbor-hood, ask your city government not to spray onyour streets.

Catnip Oil – An Alternative to DEETMost mosquito control instruction recom-

mends using products containingDiethyltoluamide, or DEET, to discourage mos-quito biting. The U.S. Army developed DEET in1946 to protect soldiers in jungle warfare. Exactlyhow DEET works is unknown, but this is a potentchemical, as product label warnings attest, includ-

ing warnings about using DEET on children.In a 2001 presentation to the American Chemical Society, researchers

from Iowa State University reported that nepetalactone, the essential oil inthe herb catnip, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoesthan DEET. Catnip is a leafy plant in the mint family that will bliss outfelines, won’t harm you, and fools hungry mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes have special sensors on their bodies, like little hairs, thatcatch the carbon dioxide molecules given off by our bodies. CO2 attractsthe insect to you for a blood meal. When you spray on a product containingnepetalactone, mosquitoes smell a plant instead of a human and buzz off.

Two local products are formulated with catnip oil: Summer Spray fromCheryl’s Herbs in Maplewood and Citronella Mist made by Herbaria (onThe Hill). Body chemistry varies person to person, but both of these non-toxic options work for my family and me, for overall insect control. Theyare both light and don’t feel like a chemical coating on my skin. My slightpreference is for the citronella spray; that herbal ingredient also fools(buzzes off) my cat.

Stay Healthy, Summer into Fall!West Nile Virus is a relatively rare disease, but it only takes one infect-

ed mosquito to bump a susceptible individual into peril. Healthy preventionis simple to do. Make cooperative neighborhood efforts to prevent mosqui-to breeding. Use non-toxic repellant sprays. Reduce stress and take care ofyourself to keep your immune system in top tune.

Then get outside and enjoy nature as the seasons change. Nature sup-ports well-being too!

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First of all, note that many times,changes in our home schedules maydirectly impact our pets. Your time commitments asa family addressing school schedules will influencehow you manage your pets at home. It may meanthey spend more time in a crate or holding area, andthat you have less absolute time to play and interact.Schedule changes might mean less exercise andmore weight gain for Fido. Pets get bored and mayeven become notably distressed with householdactivity changes. This is particularly noted in catswho do not accept change very easily at all. Theseissues need to be recognized and hopefully, familymembers will recognize and address special newneeds.

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nization of time and commitment to yourpets’ emotional and husbandry needs. Besure to compensate for an absolute loss inpet contact time with improved quality oftime together, either walking, playing orjust hanging around together. Be alert topossible changes in your pets’ behaviors.If you see alterations in their potty behav-iors or with dinner patterns, make a noteand respond to them. Don’t be shy aboutdiscussing your concerns with your veteri-

narian. He/she may offer referral to an animalbehavioralist in more dramatic cases. Too oftenyour veterinarian hears stories of animals oncehouse trained, suddenly reacting adversely to houseschedule changes and suddenly, potty accidentsmaterialize.

If you are a student on your journey to college,and completely away from home and from yourbeloved pet, you might consider taking special lastdays home in spoiling your pet with love and atten-tion. The loss of contact with our pets is not only aburden to the pet, but certainly, impacts the petowner as well. I have heard of folks who attempt toskype to their pets while away at college, as well.

Students leaving for school often ask about bestand most appropriate pets for college. Assumingyou explore the rules of your dormitory or apart-ment, there are many wonderful pet scenarios forcollege settings. Again, time commitment at schooloften compromises what you can offer to a pet rela-tionship. Dogs and cats may not prove as best petchoices, unless you are in an appropriate housingspace where roommates may help with husbandrycare obligations as well as offering time and atten-tion for your pets, to be shared. Other pet optionsthat may serve well, even in dormitory settings, andif allowed by their house rules, can include reptiles,birds, fishes or laboratory pets. These pets general-ly fit into small housing units. They generally takemuch less time on your part as a pet owner, as theydo not typically require the same level of ‘hands on’time. Overall, their husbandry needs, that includecaging, bedding, feeding, play objects and evenhealthcare, may greatly reduce the financial burdento you as a student pet owner. People are often sur-prised with the degree of engagement one canachieve with these sorts of pet categories. Even anactive, creatively designed fish tank can prove avery exciting and engaging pet experience! Again,the options are many, and it is up to the student to fita best case scenario to your special life needs.

In summary, I encourage all pet owners, as fam-ilies or individuals, to consider the influence of timeand schedule changes associated with the onset ofthe school season, on you and your pet. Thosechanges can impose both physical and behavioralinfluences to both sides of the coin.

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he Amherst Park Peace Festival onSaturday, September 12, 2015 is agathering for diverse local groups in across-cultural event designed to pro-

mote peace and harmony. Near Skinker and PageBoulevards, the 11 a.m.-2 p.m. event offers such enter-tainment as Nitro Latin Jazz Band, KYPE Dancers,St. Louis Cultural Flamenco Society, Salsa Dancelessons, African folk arts, St. Louis Art Museum chil-dren’s art activities, and readings by St. Louis PoetLaureate Michael Castro.

According to Cecilia Nadal, Executive Director ofGitana Productions, “The Amherst Park Peace Festivalis a successful prototype of how communities through-out the St. Louis region can bring together people of dif-ferent cultures and backgrounds for cross-culturalengagement.” Gitana Productions is known for its pre-sentations of rarely seen international and local artistsexhibiting diverse, traditional and innovative artisticexpressions.

The idea of a unity concert stemmed from a tragedyin June 2010, when 15-year-old Eritrean refugee SaheleWodede was slain in the Amherst neighborhood. Thatfirst peace festival was successful in initiating publicengagement between immigrant and African Americangroups, each of which had suffered from misperceptionsand discrimination against the other.

Gitana’s work was featured in a PBS seriesHomeland: Immigration in America in 2012. “Peoplecan co-exist, but community means more than co-exist-

ing," Nadal said. "Authentic relationship developmentcan reduce violence." For more information, visitwww.gitana-inc.org.

This month (opening August 28), through October10, Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design in theDelmar Loop hosts “Speaking with Threads,” featur-ing works by seven artists. This exhibition is presentedin conjunction with Innovations in Textiles 10, aregional collaborative event celebrating fiber art.

Exhibited work includes utilitarian skills likeembroidery, knitting, and sewing, and elevates them toa state of fine art. The work is vastly diverse in style andsubject matter but share the component of tiny stitches

which grow into intricateimages. Curator Jane Sauerstated, “I am fascinated by theend result from the accumula-tion of hundreds and perhapsthousands of small elementscoming together to make a pow-erful statement. This exhibitlooks at the overlap betweenart, craft, and popular culture.”Visit www.craftalliance.org formore info.

Known for its rich weavingof musical talent, St. LouisClassical Guitar Societybrings the very best performersin the world to St. Louis in eachof the concerts they present.This month is no exception.

Swedish guitarist and composer Johannes Möller hasenthralled audiences throughout Europe, Asia, Southand North America….and now it’s time to charm St.Louis!

First Prize recipient in the Guitar Foundation ofAmerica’s International Artist Competition (regard-ed as THE most prestigious guitar competition in theworld), Mr. Möller also won the Dutch VriendenkransConcours, while competing in 2008 against performersin all instrumental category. His intense musical studieshave taken him to London, The Hague, and the CzechRepublic.

Following his concert at The Ethical Society onSeptember 26, Mr. Möller will conduct a master classSeptember 27 at Washington University’s 560 MusicCenter in University City, 1-3 p.m. For details, visitwww.guitarstlouis.net.

St. Louis is the birthplace of many forms of art:Scott Joplin’s ragtime music; Ero Saarinen’s hugesculpture; Eugene Field’s poems, Tennesee Williams’plays; Josephine Baker’s dancing. Not to be omittedfrom that roster are the culinary arts—and St. Louis isnoted for some famous (if quirky) favorites. OnSeptember 24, Brian Pelletier gives a tantalizing lec-ture, “How Food Flops Became Famous St. LouisFavorites.” As MindFest co-founder Anne Murphysaid, “What’s not to love about St. Louis specialtiessuch as Toasted Ravioli, Gooey Butter Cake, WaffleCones, and Marshmallow Pie! But how did they comeabout? Attendees will learn how to make the best gooeybutter cake, where to get the best toasted rav, whatmakes waffle cones so tasty, and what marshmallow pietastes like. Mmmm!” Mind Fest STL presents all sortsof outside-the-box seminars for inquisitive adults. Formore information, visit www.mindfeststl.com.

Mark your calendar now for an exciting, energizing,do-not-miss presentation scheduled for its world pre-miere on October 2 at COCA. wUNDERland is thefirst of its kind, taking hip-hop dance (and some trulyawesome costumes!) into the world of Alice inWonderland. Anthony “Redd” Williams, artisticdirector of the COCA Hip-Hop Crew and an interna-tionally known hip-hop star himself, celebrates the 150-anniversary of Wonderland with his original dance pro-duction, showcasing talent from throughout the region.

Prepare to be delighted and dazzled by the MadHatter and friends as they lead you down the rabbit holewith cutting-edge choreography. For details, visitwww.cocastl.org.

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Building A New Civilization

The old order of competition and separation is crumbling.

The environmental crisis is forcing us to redefine our needs, and enter into a

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reat as is the peril posed by globalwarming, this, unfortunately, is notthe greatest, or most hazardous, faced

by man today. Did he but know it, man isengaged in a slow but steadily increasingintoxification of the race and of the lowerkingdoms. Toxicity, pollutions, of all kinds,and in all fields, is now the greatest danger tomen, animals and the Earth itself. All are poi-soned and sick in their own way.

Unknown to men but evident to Us, thegreatest harm sustained by men and planet inthis sorry tale is caused by nuclear radiation.

Men have gone far astray in the developmentof this most dangerous energetic source. Ledastray by greed, and the false hope of vastprofits, they have concentrated their experi-ments in ‘taming’ the most dangerous sourceof energy ever discovered by man, neglecting,meanwhile, a perfectly safe alternative use ofthe energy of the atom. Atomic fusion, coldand harmless, could be theirs from a simpleisotope of water, everywhere available in theoceans, seas and rivers, and in every shower ofrain.

Man must cease his ‘toying with death’.Atomic fission is the result of the atomicbombs which destroyed Hiroshima andNagasaki; which erupted in Chernobyl andcauses, subtly, death and sickness today. It is“that which stands where it ought not” andwhich must be renounced by man if he wouldprosper further.

Earth scientists are confident that theyhave, indeed, tamed the monster, and can keepit under control. They do not realize that theirinstruments are crude indeed, that they mea-sure only the lower aspects of nuclear radia-tion, that stretching above these dense-physi-cal levels are levels finer and more dangerousto the health and wellbeing of all. But for thetireless efforts of our Extra-planetary Brothersin assuaging this invisible peril in so far as thekarmic law allows, our plight would be per-ilous indeed. Wake up, mankind!

This article, published in ShareInternational magazine, was written by aMaster of Wisdom. The Masters, headed byMaitreya, the World Teacher, are highlyadvanced teachers and advisors of humanitywho are planning to work openly in the worldvery soon.

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September 8UpCyCLING OUR URBAN ECOSySTEMSIn a world where 6 million people are added each month, everypiece of land matters. However, in our quest for sustainability,we habitually neglect the full potential of built landscapes.Speaker Heather Venhaus will challenge attendees to thinkbroadly about all outdoor spaces and recognize their untappedpotential. WHEN: Tuesday, September 8, 5:30 – 7:30 pmWHERE: Alberici Headquarters, 8800 Page Ave. 63114 FEE:Free/USGBC-MGC Members, full time students, and ASLAMembers; $20/Non-members REGISTER: www.usgbc-mogateway.org.

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September 9“RESISTANCE” dOCUMENTARyJoin Slow Food St. Louis for the September 9th SloWednesdayevent showing the documentary “Resistance”. Antibioticswere first massed-produced in the 1940s. Their ability to fightand kill bacteria revolutionized medicine and had profoundeffects on everything from agriculture to war. After less than80 years, however, these miracle drugs are failing. Resistantinfections kill hundreds of thousands of people around theworld each year, and there are now dozens of so-calledSuperbugs each with its own challenges and costs. How didthis happen? Using microscopic footage, harrowing personalstories, and expert insights “Resistance” clarifies the problemof antibiotic resistance, how we got to this point, and what wecan do to turn the tide. After the movie legendary hog farmerRuss Kremer will lead a discussion. Location: SchlaflyBottleworks 7260 Southwest Avenue, Maplewood, MO 63143,Wednesday September 9th, 7:30 p.m. The cost is a suggesteddonation of $5.00. For more info visit www.slowfoodstl.org.

September 15CONNECTING yOUR HEALTH BETWEEN yOUR TEETH ANd BOdyFREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion. Connecting YourHealth Between Your Teeth and Body. You may not realize it,but your teeth and gums may be making you ill or weakeningyour immune system. Hidden infections. Unresolved illness.Find out what may be happening between your teeth and bodyand what to do about it. Discover how infection and illnesstransfer between the teeth and body. Understand how biologi-cal dentistry focuses on your overall health. Learn about whatdental materials are compatible with wellness, mercury-free,tooth-colored fillings,the impact of dental procedures, howcertain dental procedures can influence your body, and nutri-tional therapy that supports a healthy mouth. Third TuesdayEach Month, 6:30 pm at the Holistic Dentistry office of, andpresented by, Dr. Michael Rehme, D.D.S., C.C.N. (CertifiedClinical Nutritionist), 2821 N. Ballas Rd, Suite 245, St. Louis,MO 63131. A Healthy Choice for Dental Care. Call to verifyseminar date and reserve your space at 314-997-2550. SeePatient Success Stories at www.toothbody.com.

September 15FREE MONTHLy WELLNESS SUppORT GROUpSeptember 15 - Free Monthly Prevention and Healing SupportGroup. This month's Speaker: Earlene Doyle, RN, FCN, CCM,CHBC, CHSMI, CWWP, HMCT. Topic: Issues of the Heart.When discussing important issues of life we often hear peoplesay “follow your heart", "get to the heart of the matter", "whatis your heart telling you", "find it in your heart", and otherheart related statements. They are not referring to the physicalheart. They are referring to the spiritual heart. The inner per-son that contains all the unconscious, subconscious, consciousthoughts, images, beliefs, and feelings, plus the will and con-science. It’s the whole person. It's the wellspring of your wholelife. It stores all the images and beliefs we have encounteredand adopted. And these images and beliefs literally reverberatethrough the cells of the body, and influence physical health andhealing. Healing of the whole person starts with healing theheart. Not the physical heart, but the “heart” that is the centerand source of everything in our lives. When “heart issues”heal, so much else heals along with it. Join us for discussionand demonstration of how “heart issues” impact physicalhealth, healing, and the Healing Control Mechanism in thebody. Support Group Leaders: Dr. Simon Yu, M.D. andChaplain Paul R. Johnson, M.Div. When: Third Tuesday eachmonth (with an occasional exception) at 6:30 pm. - 8:00 pm atour healing clinic, Prevention and Healing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu,M.D., Board Certified Internist, 10908 Schuetz Road, StLouis, MO 63146, Weaving Internal Medicine withAlternative Medicine to Use the Best Each Has to Offer. Callto verify meeting date, 314-432-7802. For more information,read the article at www.PreventionAndHealing.com titled"New Medicine, New Biology: Spiritual Wellness, SpiritualAssessment, and Spiritual Care."

September 17ACUpUNCTURE FOR dONATION dAy, dR. GOULd WILL WORK FOR FOOd10AM-5PM. Want to experience acupuncture and help othersat the same time? As a special event to help our community Dr.Rebecca Gould DC is offering acupuncture sessions inexchange for donations to Operation Food Search. Cash orchecks for the food bank are preferred, then they can purchasewhat they need. Or bring non-perishable foods. Suggest dona-tion $25 or equivalent. Acupuncture session goals; seasonalimmune boost, sinus care, digestion, stress relief, beauty ses-sion, or you decide what you want to focus on for your visit!No walk ins, reserve your time at the links below. Cost: Bydonation. Held at The Healing Center, 734 De Mun Avenue inClayton, 631025. For details or to register call 314-727-2120

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September 17 & 18LEEd GREEN ASSOCIATE ExAM pREp CLASSDistinguish yourself with a LEED Green Associate credential!USGBC-Missouri Gateway’s two full-day (16 hours total)LEED Green Associate Exam Prep course is designed to pre-pare participants for the LEED Green Associate exam. Skilledinstructors will provide an introduction to LEED, discussmethods of sustainable project delivery and green buildingprincipals, and offer test taking tips. WHEN: Thursday,September 17 & Friday, September 18, 8:30 – 5:00 pm bothdays WHERE: Exact Location TBA FEE: $200.00 forUSGBC-Missouri Gateway Members, $250.00 for Non-mem-bers, REGISTER: www.usgbc-mogateway.org/calendar.

September 1925TH pESTO FEAST: MASSIvE FOOd GROWING IN THE URBAN CORESylvester Brown, former columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and founder of the Sweet Potato Project, will be thekeynote speaker at the 25th Great Green Pesto Feast. He willremind us that food deserts in low income urban areas lackfresh fruits and vegetables. Is it really possible to producefood for large numbers of people in cities? If so, city farmsmay introduce urban youth to growing their own food. Sharedfood growing could be an essential part of rebuilding decimat-ed communities. The Greens are seeking additional vegetariandonations. Tickets to the Pesto Feast are $25 at the door or $20advance purchase. To make a donation, purchase an advanceticket, or get more information, call 314-727-8554. Also, seethe Greens’ web site: www.gateway-greens.org.

September 26GREEN AppLE dAy OF SERvICEGreen Apple Day of Service gives parents, teachers, students,companies and local organizations the opportunity to trans-form all schools into healthy, safe and productive learningenvironments through local service projects. Visitwww.greenapple.org to find an event in your area or registeryour 2015 event! WHEN: Saturday, September 26 LearnMore: www.greenapple.org.

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