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Ghosts, Extraterrestrials
& Other Strange Phenomena
by Marian Rein
“The Dungeon”
How It All Began
10 The Ghosts of
Mitchell Mansion
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23 Mindshifts…
11 Living a Passionate
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Could It Be Dyslexia?
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Greetings!
What could be more relaxing than
inner tubing on a clear Missouri stream?
After a month of long work days and an allnighter, it was heavenly. It was the first float
for Dog E. Dane and Baxter Boy, and while
they seemed to enjoy it, they mostly just
want to go along for the ride, wherever I
happen to be going.
More than ever, I’m aware that life is
about balance. Long stretches of working
hard breeds a strong desire in me to get
out of town for a relaxing few days in the
country. After a couple of days, though, I’m
ready to get back to work. I love my job
and I can’t imagine doing anything else. It’s
focused work that makes my relaxing getaways so enjoyable.
And speaking of getaways, October is
a fabulous time to hit the road for a visit to
a small town to enjoy a harvest festival. In
Hermann, Mo., for example, the town is celebrating fall with its Oktober Fest every
weekend this month. You might want to
consider taking Amtrak from the Kirkwood
or Downtown station. You’ll be grateful for
the train ride after a long day of celebrating.
When my son was about four, we
took our first Amtrak ride together. Hermann was the perfect destination for a
short trip. The highlight of it, for both of us,
was literally running through train cars for
the duration of the trip there and back. My
son was quite sociable, stopping to talk to
people, including the conductor. He’d introduce himself using his first, middle and
last name. When we arrived back at the
Kirkwood station, over the loud speaker
the conductor said, “Everyone say goodbye
to Samuel James Rein.” Only now does it
occur to me that the conductor may have
been relieved when we exited the train.
We created quite a bit of excitement as we
ran through the cars, but everyone seemed
to enjoy our energy.
For families wanting to provide a private education for their children, October is
the time to start the process for the next
school year. When I began the process, it
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that the application process in St. Louis begins in October and November for most
schools. It was quite a scramble to meet the
February deadlines. On page 12 is a list of
many of the St. Louis private schools and information about how to get the application
process started. If you feel that a private education is out of reach in terms of your finances, don’t let that stop you. Most private
schools have scholarships available.
Kids know Halloween as a scary time
of ghosts, goblins, devils and demons. It’s
certainly a fun time for them. While I’m beyond creating costumes for my son, I still
enjoy the kids in costume that parade up
and down my street. But as I contemplate
what’s really happening on Halloween, it
seems to be more about community than
anything else. Many families in my neighborhood are sort of in on it together, taking the kids around in groups of families,
and sort of “partying” together afterward.
It’s good to know our neighbors, and Halloween seems to be a great way to spend
time with them.
As always, I love hearing from our
readers. If you have a comment to share or
perhaps a suggestion, shoot me an email at
[email protected]. And thank
you for reading Java Journal.
Marian Rein
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Teetering
Into Balance
by Phylis Clay Sparks
n today’s world, people seem overly busy,
Itimeeasily
distracted and often feel as though
is closing in on them. I hear people say
things like, “When I finish this project, I’ll have
time to spend with my family.” Or “As soon as
I get past the next few months, everything will
slow down to a more even pace.” But when
the project is finished, another takes its place;
and at the end of those busy months there are
more busy months. It seems to me that buried
beneath all of this is a natural desire for balance; a desire to live with a steady and rhythmic feeling of peace and poise as we navigate
the chores, challenges and changes of life.
Have you noticed that as you
focus upon one area of life, another
part of your life lets you know that it,
too, needs your attention? You may
often feel like a tight-rope walker who
is trying to find the center of balance
on the high-wire with no net underneath. High-wire performers teeters
from side to side, making slow and tedious progress until they find their
point of balance. Then they speed up
and walk right across the wire with
confidence and graceful ease. The
same is true of our lives. We teeter
this way and that, then forward and backward,
looking for our point of balance and the powerful assurance and efficiency it brings with it.
Have you ever had the opportunity to
take a long train ride? I often traveled by train
from St. Louis to Chicago for business meetings. I would sit staring out the window at the
cars going by on a nearby highway, fields of
crops growing in the summer or snow-covered hills in the winter, wildflowers blowing in
the wind, cattle grazing, quaint small towns
and on and on.
But where was my mind focused? It was
on the upcoming meeting, wanting my presentation to be a raging success, or thinking
about taking a walk along Lake Michigan, or
shopping on the Magnificent Mile. Then I
would get up and walk up and down the isle,
getting impatient about arriving at my destination. I failed to drink in the beauty out the
window or marvel at the world in which we
live. I missed all that, focusing my mind only
upon my destination.
Most of us live life as though we’re on a
train with a destination in mind. “When I get
through college, I’ll land the job that will get
me that new BMW!” “When I retire, I’ll have
time to enjoy life.” “After I finish this … when I
get done with that … some day I’ll …” Sooner
or later we must realize that there is no final
destination—no one place to arrive once and
for all. The true joy in life is the journey. Yes,
we can have a goal or destination in mind, but
we must stop pushing our good away from us
in the present moment.
It isn’t the things we have to do in the moment that drive us crazy. It’s teetering out of
balance between regrets about the past and
fear of tomorrow, wobbling between what we
think is missing and that which we believe to
be out of reach— teetering between “I don’t
know what I want” and “I can’t make up my
mind!” All of these thoughts and feelings rob
us of this moment— the balance point.
Here’s the kicker. When we get too far
out of balance, we might fall off the wire or
get hit in the head with the cosmic two-by-four.
We tend to attract some kind of wake-up call
that starts us teetering into balance. You know
what I’m talking about. When you work too
many long hours or get too little sleep, the
wake-up call usually comes from your body. It
Organizations are no
different than our
biological systems.
When they get too far
out of balance, they
become dysfunctional.
lets you know that it’s in DIS-ease. When you
focus too much on your career, you might
overlook the needs at home and the wake-up
call comes from your spouse or perhaps your
children.
Sometimes you can get so focused on a
project that you forget to consider the people
around you and the wake-up call comes when
someone complains to the boss about your attitude. Organizations are no different than our
biological systems. When they get too far out
of balance, they become dysfunctional.
Where does the balancing act begin? It’s
an inside job. When we ignore our inner balance, we become victims of the outer world
and before we know it we have given our
power away to outside forces. Balance begins
when we’re awake and aware in the present
moment, noticing everything from a place of
gratitude. It begins by accepting ourselves as
we are and accepting what is. When we respect all of it, we tend to notice all of it. When
we notice all of it, we handle all of it with
greater ease.
Find your point of balance. Don’t forget
to laugh and play, enjoy the work that you do,
reach out to help somebody else to teeter into
balance, and learn to be comfortable with silence. Rest, work, play, serve, learn, teach, give
and receive—a little bit of this, a little bit of
that. Then, notice how you speed up and walk
the high-wire of life with confident ease. What
a wonderful journey!
Phylis Clay Sparks is the spiritual director of The
Soul-Esteem Center, a professional speaker and author
of SOUL-ESTEEM: The Power of Spiritual Confidence. (314) Ask-Soul (275-7685). www.soul-esteem.com. ■
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Few things in our modern life have
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Does someone you know struggle with
spelling, writing or pronouncing words?
It could be dyslexia.
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Students who struggle with
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Ghosts, Extraterrestrials
& Other Strange Phenomena
by Marian Rein
W
ho hasn’t pondered the existence of life
on other planets, ghosts and psychic phenomena? They are interesting thoughts,
but seriously considering the existence of
something that runs counter to our long-held
beliefs, for most people, requires “solid” evidence. Yet even then, people don’t seem to
readily change their beliefs, unless it is evidence from what they consider to be an authoritative source. Many of us were raised
with the notion that seeing is believing, but is
seeing really enough? May I suggest that “seeing is believing” is perhaps backwards; believing may be the precursor to seeing. Having
an open mind may be the first step to experiencing the supernatural.
For centuries, the atom was only a hypothesis, something surmised. No one had actually seen one, but scientists and others
believed in their existence. Today, we are able
to see the outline of atoms using an optical
microscope, but much of what is known
about the atom is speculation. We believe in
electromagnetic waves, but have you ever
seen one? We can see a smile, but do we
know if it is genuine or not?
Believing that atoms and electromagnetic waves exist is one thing, but the existence of ghosts and UFOs is something
perhaps a bit more of a challenge for many of
us. If you are someone who must see something before you can believe it, ask yourself
this: “What evidence would I need in order
to believe that something ‘other worldly’ exists, and if that evidence were presented to
me, how far could I actually veer from my current beliefs?” Have you heard people say, “I’ve
already made up my mind” or something to
that effect? Doesn’t that statement suggest a
reluctance to see things differently? At what
point do we begin to change our minds?
For many years, I held beliefs that were
not easily swayed. Today, I’m much more
open to all ideas, even those that run counter
to what I had come to know as true. Just a
few minutes of listening to some of the greatest minds on our planet, such as physicists
Lisa Randall and Michio Kaku, and we find
that science is discovering things that only a
few years ago were considered laughable. I
find it interesting that so many of us believe in
a higher, unseen power, yet many of the same
people have a hard time imagining life on
other planets, for example.
Following are some of my personal experiences that have helped to open my mind
to more possibilities. For the next few minutes, perhaps you’ll suspend disbelief and entertain the notion that there is much more to
this world than meets the eye.
Haunted Alton
Several years ago, my son became interest in ghosts. After perusing several books
about spooky, haunted places in Missouri and
Illinois, our interest grew, so we headed to
Alton, Il., to catch a glimpse of some of the
homes and other places described in the
books as being haunted. Of course we also
hoped to uncover some interesting stories
and perhaps even a personal encounter with
something supernatural.
As we drove past a mansion that was
mentioned in one of his books, we spied a
gentleman sitting on the porch of what is
known as the Mitchell Mansion. I struck up a
conversation with him about ghosts and the
stories we had read. What he described were
extraordinary experiences in the mansion,
and it left me wanting to know more. I was invited to spend the night at the mansion to experience it for myself.
lights—orbs—appearing in and around Piedmont, Missouri. I recall thinking that it must
be a “natural” phenomena and I never gave it
another thought, until last year.
While vacationing at a cabin near the
current river in Shannon County, Mo., in July
of 2012, I observed balls of light, blinking on
and off, all around the cabin. Initially, I thought
they were fireflies off in the distance. But as
they came closer to the cabin, I could estimate their size as approximately four to eight
inches in diameter—they were clearly not fireflies, and the duration of this event was more
than two hours. Were they extraterrestrials,
ghosts or some natural, explainable occurrence? (See the August 2012 issue of Java
Journal at www.JavaJournalSTL.com).
After I returned home from the cabin, I
remembered the stories I had heard about
orb lights in Piedmont, so I did a little internet
search and found a research paper written by
Initially, I thought they were fireflies off in the distance.
But as they came closer to the cabin, I could estimate
their size as approximately four to eight inches
in diameter—they were clearly not fireflies,
and the duration of this event was more than two hours.
In September of 2009, I spent the night
at Mitchell Mansion with my aunt, who was
also intrigued with the idea of being in a
haunted house.
That night, the “hauntings” began with
unexplained banging on the doors and windows of the second-floor room in which we
stayed. We even observed an elderly man
dressed all in white, white hair, no color whatsoever and who appeared on the deck, which
was attached to our room.
The experiences I had that night in
Mitchell Mansion provided compelling evidence, for me, that more exists beneath the
surface of what I had previously believed. But
were those experiences really enough evidence to say, unequivocally, that ghosts exist?
And what evidence would one require in
order to believe in ghosts? (See page 10 to
read the full story.)
Ozark Orbs
Many years ago, I heard bits and pieces
of stories about the sightings of unexplained
Dr. Harley Rutledge, chairman of the department of physics at Southeast Missouri State
University (SEMO). Dr. Rutledge had heard
many reports of flying objects from credible
witnesses. So in April of 1973 he began a
seven-year study that was published in a 1981
book titled, Project Identification: The First Scientific Field Study of the UFO Phenomena. Rutledge concluded that the orb lights responded
to verbal as well as radio signals. [Highlights of
the study are presented at www.mysteriousamerica.net/piedmont,missour.html.]
The Joplin Spook Light
After researching the lights in Piedmont,
I came across several websites containing stories about a similar light observed in and
around Joplin, Missouri, as well as Oklahoma.
The legend of the Joplin, Missouri, Spook
Light began in the late 1800s, according to
Spooky Meadows, a Joplin resident. No one
seems to know the source of the light or origin of the legend, but one thing seems certain—the light is still there.
The Joplin Spook Light, which is usually
seen at night, travels up and down Spook
Light Road (E 50 Road) and is often seen hovering over a tree line, sometimes changing
color from white to red or orange. Several
theories have been suggested regarding its
origin, including that it is some kind of magnetic aberration that caused an ionization of
the atmosphere near it, which causes the
gases to glow. The air might be ionized, but is
that a plausible explanation?
According to many of the websites I visited, the Army Corp of Engineers from Camp
Crowder conducted a study of the light during the Second World War, as have scientists
and other investigators, but no one has been
able to explained it. Most of the studies concluded that it’s probably some kind of a natural phenomenon, even suggesting that it may
be due to car headlights—preferring to sound
somewhat skeptical, denying all other explanations. Yet, they mentioned that the light
was there long before cars and electricity arrived on the scene.
According to Dale Kaczmarkek (ghostreseach.org, 2004), “Robert Gannon of Popular
Mechanics conducted a similar test in 1965,
accompanied by Dr. Henry H. Hicks, professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Arkansas, who observed the light and
concluded that, in his opinion, the light is
‘…some kind of fixed light, perhaps a billboard
light, [but] some of the mechanisms are not
clear.’ A billboard light? Seen since 1881?”
Kaczmarket, at the end of his study, said
this: “I would like to leave you with this
thought concerning the Spook Light. I
showed some photographs to Pat Shenberg,
former president of the Illinois Society for
Psychic Research and a highly-gifted clairvoyant. After she examined the pictures and I explained our sighting of the diamond-shaped
object with a hollow center she said, “The
light isn’t a light but a doorway to another dimension.”
No one knows for sure the origin of the
Spook Light. Some believe it is escaping natural gas; others say it is luminescence created
by rotting organic matter; and others—car
headlights. But tell those explanations to people who believe that it is something “other
worldly” and they provide just as much evidence that denies the “logical explanations.”
It seems that people often look for explanations that feel comfortable to them or
coincide with their current belief systems. As
for me—well, I cannot say that I fully understand the ghosts of Mitchell Mansion or the
Ozark orbs, but I do believe that there is
more to life than meets the eye! ■
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“THOWHEITDALLUNGEON
”
BEGAN
an you imagine the Brock house on HalC
loween? “It’s kind of a year-round thing
for the Brock household,” said Edwin Brock,
owner of Johnnie Brock’s Dungeon in South
St. Louis. “Our basement is filled with collectibles, masks, horror props, posters and
photographs, all relating to Halloween and
fun! I also construct a ‘haunted forest’ in the
back of my home for the kids each year. I
tone it down a bit in terms of the ‘scare factor’ so that families and kids of all ages can go
through it. Last year, we had about 500 people go through our haunted forest.”
The story of Johnnie Brock’s Dungeon
begins in 1929 when Johnnie Brock, a retired
St. Louis Cardinals baseball player, decided to
open a small greeting card shop in downtown
St. Louis. It was aptly christened, “Johnnie
Brock’s.”
The business and its owner weathered
some rough times, including the Great Depression and a fire that destroyed the store.
But Brock took a risk and opened a second
store that he continued to operate until his
son, Johnnie Brock, Jr., took over the business
in the 1950s.
In 1980, Brock, Jr.’s son, Edwin, took
over the second store—Johnnie Brock’s Card
and Gift Shop, located in South St. Louis in
Hampton Village. Four years later, Johnnie
Brock’s Dungeon Costumes was conceived
when Edwin Brock came up with the idea of
transforming the lower level, which was used
as a stock room, into a Halloween store
within the store. And The Dungeon was
born! Within two years, they were packing
crowds into The Dungeon. “It was called ‘The
Dungeon’ because the sales girls working in
the card shop referred to the lower level as
‘The Dungeon’ when one of them had to run
downstairs for a stock box,” Edwin recalled.
Three generations of Brocks brought
Johnnie Brocks into its eighty-fourth year, including Martha Brock Evans, Edwin’s sister,
who is his business partner and runs Johnnie
Brock’s Hallmark in McKenzie Pointe Plaza in
Shrewsbury.
Managing a successful business requires a
passion for the business, as well as skillful management. “My father and I have similar styles
of running the business,” Edwin said. “I
learned many things just being around him. I
noticed that he never micro managed his employees, and he would give them the freedom
and responsibility to make decisions.”
Together, Brock, Jr., and Edwin traveled
to many buying conventions in the card, party
and gift industry, where Edwin picked up
some buying wisdom from his dad. “I learned
to not always buy the things that you like,”
Edwin said. “Often, it’s the things you don’t
like that sell first or sell out completely. The
customers have different interests and
tastes.”
While he picked up
valuable business skills from
his father, Edwin noted one
slight difference between
them. “I have a bit more of
a ‘creative gene.’ I guess
that’s why my dad just let
me run with the Halloween
and costume idea.”
Reflecting on his childhood, Edwin recalled a time
when he was about seven
years old growing up in
Webster Groves. “My dad
was really into Halloween,
long before we had stores
devoted to the holiday,”
Edwin said. “I’d help him
construct props and decorations to transform the Brock residence into
a haunted house. Year after year, we would
create new props and decorations and come
up with new designs. Kids would line up on
Halloween to visit the Brock Haunted House,
and my dad and I would create scary stuff
that the kids could take with them.”
So as a child, Edwin seldom went trick
or treating as he was too busy scaring other
kids! “We had a blast doing it and as the years
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went by, the Brocks had gained quite a reputation as ‘the house’ to go to in Webster. All
for free!—imagine that,” he exclaimed. “So I
guess I was destined to be involved in Halloween, one way or another.”
And what does the future hold for Johnnie Brock’s Dungeon? “Just keep on doing
what we do best—selling fun in St Louis. Johnnie Brock’s will also continue to donate serv-
So as a child, Edwin seldom
went trick or treating as he
was too busy scaring other
kids! “We had a blast doing it
and as the years went by, the
Brocks had gained quite a reputation for ‘the house’ to go
to in Webster.”
ices and products to the organizations that
are devoted to helping children. We are particularly involved with local churches and
schools, as well as the hospitals.”
Johnnie Brock’s Dungeon is a St. Louis
household name, built on hard work and a lot
of fun. “The Johnnie Brock’s Dungeon Party
Warehouse on the edge of Soulard is just an
amazing place. It’s now almost 30,000 square
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The Ghosts of Mitchell Mansion
by Marian Rein
I
n the October 2009 issue of Java Journal,
I reported on Mitchell Mansion, located
in Alton, Il., and known to be haunted. I
interviewed the owner, Dale Lockard, and
several of his tenants. While their stories
of ghosts are extremely impressive, I
wanted to experience the spirits of Mitchell
Mansion for myself. I spent two nights
Mitchell Mansion, Alton, Illinois
there on two separate occasions, September 18 and October 2. Following are my
experiences.
On September 18, 2009, I arrived at
Mitchell Mansion with my aunt, Joanne
Martin of Chesterfield, Missouri. We spent
a delightful evening with many of the residents of the home, hearing stories of the
history of Alton, as well as their encounters with spirits. We walked around the
grounds and were told by one visitor of a
ghost she has often witnessed near the
courtyard behind the mansion, close to the
second-floor deck of the apartment in
which we were about to spend the night.
After our visit with the tenants,
Joanne and I retired to the vacant, recently
remodeled apartment located on the second floor of the mansion. The apartment
had large windows that provide a view of
the adjoining deck, with its dimly-glowing
light that, when activated by motion, became very bright.
At 2:18 a.m. during a game of Scrabble, the dim light on the deck became
bright, indicating motion on the deck.
Joanne walked to the window and saw
what she described as an older gentleman
with white hair and wearing white clothing,
pacing the deck. Startled by the sight of the
man on the deck, she quickly returned to
the table where I was sitting and described
what she had seen. An elderly gentleman
wearing white and on our deck at 2:18
a.m. seemed more than strange to me.
Frightened, unable to move and in a very
quiet, almost inaudible voice, I said, “It’s a
ghost.” Joanne wasn’t convinced since the
man appeared somewhat solid.
She went back to the window and
watched as he sat down with his back to
her, just a couple of feet from the window,
though he didn’t sit in a chair. Rather, he
sat without a chair beneath
him. Again, Joanne returned to the table, somewhat puzzled. Just a few
seconds later, together, we
went back to the window—
the man was gone. Simultaneously, we reached for
the door knob. At the
exact moment that we
touched the knob, the light
on the deck went out—
completely.
The next morning, we
attempted to find an explanation for the sighting of
the elderly man dressed in
white on our deck. No explanation could be found.
Two weeks later, on
Oct. 2, Joanne and I spent
another night at Mitchell
Mansion. This time, we
stayed on the third floor,
referred to as the penthouse, thinking that we
might experience greater
ghostly events.
That evening, we played cards with
one of the residents. Before retiring to the
penthouse, we made a date with several of
the more “solid” residents for breakfast.
We were scheduled to meet at 9:15 in the
foyer the following morning.
To access the penthouse, we climbed
an enormously long staircase to the third
floor. A beautiful space with high, arched
windows, the Penthouse provided a dramatic effect for our ghost-hunting experience. We settled into a game of Scrabble
and a few novice attempts to conjure up a
ghost or two. After a couple of hours, we
decided to head back to the apartment in
which we had stayed two weeks earlier.
At 1:30 a.m., while reading a book
about seances and doing our best to evoke
a response from any spirit that might be living in the mansion, we asked that any spirit
present please knock, sneeze, wheeze—
anything that would let us know of their
presence. After receiving no response, we
continued our game of Scrabble. At 1:55
a.m., we saw the motion light go on over
the deck and heard three hard knocks on
the door.
We immediately looked out onto the
deck. No one was there. NO ONE! Attempting to find a logical explanation for
the knocking, I said, “Come in Jeffery,”
thinking that it might be one of the residents wanting to either join us for a game
of Scrabble or provide us a scare! There
was clearly no one there, but I suppose in
my fright, I wanted to find a reasonable explanation for the knocking.
After discussing the possibilities for
there being an elderly man dressed in all
white on the deck at two in the morning
during our prior visit, and the recent
knocking on the door, we spread our sleeping bags out on the floor to get some rest.
door, no one was there. The front door of
the apartment is at the top of the staircase,
so when the door is open, one can see directly down to the foyer at the bottom.
All of the residents were in the foyer.
It would have been impossible for them to
have knocked, then reached the bottom of
the staircase before Joanne opened the
door. While we were puzzled, we just did-
Frightened, unable to move and in a very quiet,
almost inaudible voice, I said, ‘It’s a ghost.’…
Simultaneously, we reached for the door knob.
At the exact moment that we touched the knob,
the light on the deck went out, completely.
We needed to be up by nine for breakfast
with our friends.
At 9:05 the next morning, we heard
two hard knocks at the front door. Joanne
was up within a few seconds and opened
the door. No one was there. We assumed
that one of the residents had knocked on
the door to wake us up for breakfast,
n’t give it too much thought and prepared
to meet our hosts in the foyer.
During breakfast, Joanne and I began
to talk about the knocking on the door to
the deck the night before and the knocking
on the front door that morning. Dede, one
of three residents of the mansion, looked
inquisitively at us and asked, “Exactly what
time was it that you heard
the knocking this morning?” Dede explained that
just before Joanne opened
the door to the apartment at 9:15, she saw a
shadow of someone turning the corner at the top
of the stairs, just outside
our apartment, and assumed it was us. She continued, saying that at that
moment, a resident cat
looked up the staircase,
appeared to be frightened
and ran through an open
doorway to an apartment
located on the first floor.
Carriage house on the grounds of Mitchell Mansion
Was it a ghost of
Mitchell Mansion, alerting
us to our guests waiting in
the foyer on the first
never giving a thought to the possibility of floor? Did the ghost hear us make plans for
a ghost, or the fact that the staircase that breakfast the night before and provide us
leads to the apartment is extremely long wake-up knocks at 9:05 and 9:15?
and could not be navigated in just a few secWhile additional evidence may be neconds. And, had anyone knocked and then essary to convince a skeptic of the existraveled up toward the penthouse stair- tence of ghosts in Mitchell Mansion, I’m a
case, they would have had to be traveling believer that the mansion is haunted. Some
extremely fast in order to reach that end things have to be experienced first-hand in
of the hall in less than a few seconds. Nev- order to fully grasp the magnitude of the
ertheless, we didn’t give it another thought, experience—particularly when it comes to
but returned to rest on the floor as we things such as ghosts. Perhaps some day
shook off our slumber.
you, too, will have the opportunity to witThen, just 10 minutes later at 9:15, ness a ghost. Let’s hope it’s of the nice vathe same two knocks came again, but this riety, such as our time-keeper at Mitchell
time Joanne was at the door in not more Mansion. ■
than five seconds. When she opened the
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Living a Passionate & Playful Life
Take A Look Inside
Get Outside of Your
Culture Zone
by Pooki Lee
Look who’s waiting for you, now!
lingonberry sauce.
Other local delights include miles of
cherry groves where you can pick your own,
holidays and winter will be upon us and we’ll white birch trees with paper-like trunks that
be more prone to stay homebound. That line the water’s edge, and the fact that you
makes now the perfect time of year for a can see the sun rise and set on the water as
the peninsula is only two miles wide at the
final outdoor adventure.
The kind of adventure I’m referring to tip. And a thriving artist community offers
won’t take you far away, but it will get you splashes of color and expression to all who
away from your familiar surroundings. It will visit Door County.
Everywhere we went, people were
have you exploring some not-so-distant
lands. Yes, I’m talking about a fall road trip! warm and friendly. We learned about local
For me, there is nothing quite like the culture and even got a peek into the private
charm of jumping in the car and taking a life of a local artist. So much rich history and
drive. I have loved long rides ever since I was heritage. But that isn’t exclusive to Door
County. You can find these delights
a child. I can remember taking many
everywhere you go in the
trips to other states and once
country, including your own
even driving to Canada.
backyard. Here are some
There is something magical
things you might conabout moving across
sider doing this fall.
changing landscapes. No
Look over event
wonder I still enjoy ridcalendars in nearby
ing the ribbons of highcities to find festivals,
way, seeking adventure
concerts, art fairs and
and newfound friends.
other activities that
But you don’t have
might offer an enriching
to travel thousands or
getaway experience.
even hundreds of
Seek out things that
miles to get the full
benefit of a fall road I’m just curious! When was the are unique in the
trip.
last time you loaded up your area in which you
find yourself. Short
I’m just curious!
road trips are an opWhen was the last car and took a drive in any
time you loaded up direction for at least five hours? portunity for discovery and adventure.
your car and took a
Getting away
drive in any direction
for at least five hours? From St. Louis you from your familiar surroundings can do your
could end up in Nashville, Chicago, Louisville, body, mind and spirit some good. Just being
Indianapolis or Kansas City, with many more in a new environment can stimulate curiosity
places in between. I have traveled to all of and wonder. The idea here is to “Get outthese cities and can tell you they each have side your culture zone!”
While you are away, see if you can look
their own sense of charm, hospitality and
at the world through the eyes of curiosity.
local flavor.
My most recent road trip was a bit Take a moment to breathe in your environlonger—a 10-hour drive to the north, which ment and relish all that is fresh and new. Feel
we were able to do in one day. Our desti- gratitude for the ability to be present and
nation? The Door County peninsula in Wis- embrace the diversity of your world. Apconsin. We had never been there before and preciate all the ways in which we create rich
I found it to be a place of immense beauty cultural connections. We are a nation of cultural diversity, and there is so much we can
with a thriving artist community.
Because our country is a cultural melt- learn from one another.
We have the traditions of many couning pot, there are many areas that glow with
ethnic culture, inspired by the early settlers. tries, right here in the place we call home.
Being able to travel through so many states So take time to expand your understanding
with their own unique local flavor is one of of your neighbors, whether they are in the
the things that makes our country great. We next town, the next state or even the next
are blessed to have so much diversity—and country.
October is a great month for such an
you don’t have to drive far to experience it
adventure. Happy travels!
firsthand.
Pooki Lee expresses her playful and pasWisconsin is, of course, known for its
cheese, which we found plenty of in Door sionate life through dancing, singing, laughing
County. It’s everywhere, including roadside and loving. Her desire is to assist others in livstands that offer the latest in local gourmet ing a life of creativity, joy and freedom. She is
cheese. The peninsula also has a lot of also the director of Gateway to Agape. Pooki
Swedish influence. You can see it in the ar- invites you to connect with her at www.Pookchitecture and decor. You can smell it in the iLee.com and at www.Facebook.com/Pooki. ■
sweet scent of Swedish pancakes and fresh
here we are in the wonder-filled days of
Scool,oOctober.
Autumn is in full swing with
crisp temperatures. Before long, the
Delta is a wonderful Hound mix. At four years old, she’s a polite, easygoing lady who just loves to spend time with people. Delta gets along well
with other dogs, children, and will not chase cats. This girl has wormed her
way into the hearts of the kennel and office staff—they all think she’s the
best. Delta walks well on a leash—more like strolling—she’s not a fast one.
She would love to become part of your family
Zoey is a cute Beagle who is always wearing a smile. This seven
year old knows how to enjoy life—dog friends, comfortable beds,
playing in the yard, she loves it all. She does need a little extra TLC.
She has a slipped disc that gives her a little discomfort every now and
again, but she does great the majority of the time. Come by to meet
Zoey and maybe she’ll do one of her super cute tricks for you!
Queen Elizabeth is one of the sweetest cats you’ll ever meet.
She’s a little shy at first and would love to have a quieter home with a
family who is willing to give her the time to trust them. Queen Elizabeth
did not have a very good experience with people at the start of her life,
but she’s trying very hard to overcome that fear. If you truly want to give
a cat a second chance, come meet this beauty.
Crissy is a petite young woman who is looking for a soft bed and
some sunbeams. This six year old loves people, gets along well with
other cats and thinks dogs are just okay. She likes children and loves
adults to pick her up and cuddle. Most of Crissy’s days are spent
lounging around the shelter until a ball goes rolling past—then she’s
up and on it! If you need a perfect cat, Crissy’s your girl.
Please consider adopting one of our
450 precious pets. We are a no-kill
shelter, providing the best loving care
available anywhere.
Kitty City
Open Door Animal Sanctuary
6065 Duda Rd., House Springs, Mo. 63051
(636) 671-3643 • www.odas.org
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Applying to Private Schools
The Process Begins NOW!
ANDREWS ACADEMY
888 N. Mason Road
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
314-878-1883
Grades: JK–6, co-ed
andrewsacademy.com
Open House: Sun., Jan. 26, 2014, 1-3pm
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
1850 De La Salle Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-985-6067
Grades: 9–12, boys
cbchs.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, noon-4pm
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
900 North Lay Road
St. Louis, MO 63124
314-991-0005
Grades: 3 yrs.–Grade 6, co-ed
communityschool.com
Open House: Sat., Nov. 2, 2013, 9am
BISHOP DUBOURGH HIGH SCHOOL
5850 Eichelberger Street
St. Louis, MO 63109
314-832-3030
Grades: JK–6, co-ed
bishopdubourgh.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, noon-4pm
CHURCHILL CENTER & SCHOOL
1021 Municipal Center Drive
Town and Country, MO 63131
314-997-4343
Grades: 1–10, co-ed
churchillstl.org
Open House: Fri., Jan. 17, 2014, 9:30am
COR JESU ACADEMY
10230 Gravois
St. Louis, MO 63123
314-842-1546
Grade: 9–12, girls
corjesu.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, noon-4pm
CARDINAL RITTER COLLEGE PREP
701 North Spring Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-446-5511
Grades: 9–12, co-ed
cardinalritterprep.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, noon-4pm
CITY ACADEMY
4175 North Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63115
314-382-0085
Grades: PK–6, co-ed
cityacademyschool.org
Open House: Sat., Nov. 2, 2013, 10am
CROSSROADS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
500 DeBaliviere Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63112
314-367-8085
Grades: 7–12, co-ed
crossroadscollegeprep.org
Open House: Sun., Oct. 27, 2013, 1-4pm
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
700 South Hanley Road
Clayton, MO 63105
314-727-4535
Grades: 3 yrs–Grade 6, co-ed
ccsstl.com
Open House: Fri., Oct. 25, 2013, 9am
THE COLLEGE SCHOOL
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
314-962-9355
Grades: PK–8, co-ed
thecollegeschool.org
Open House: Sat., Nov. 9, 2013, 9am-noon
DESMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
233 North New Ballas Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-567-3500
Grade: 9–12, boys
desmet.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, noon-4pm
or many families, making the decision to
put their children into a private school
is a difficult one, particularly because of
the high cost of tuition. It’s not uncommon
for an independent private school to charge
$10,000 to $15,000 or more per year. A
parochial elementary school can cost upwards of $4,000. This is a large investment
for most families, if not an impossibility. A private education is not for all families, but if it
seems right for yours, don’t let the high cost
of tuition stop you from applying to the
school or schools of your choice. Most private
schools offer financial assistance to families
who need it.
Many of the private schools in St. Louis
use a standardized financial assistance service
that allows families to fill out just one financial application that is reviewed and then submitted to as many schools as the family
chooses. This provides the schools your financial status and ability to pay. However,
there are several services being utilized, and
some schools have their own process. To find
out which service a school uses, visit its website and check under Scholarship, Financial
Aid or Tuition Assistance.
The majority of schools kick off the application process in October and November
with an open house. Following is a list of private schools in St. Louis with the dates of
their open houses. While many schools require that applications be completed by February, some require applications as early as
mid-November.
There are many questions to consider
when contemplating a public versus private
education for your children: homework requirements, after-school activities, required
parental involvement, etc. If you decide to attend some open houses, be sure to have your
list of questions in hand.
If you are unable to attend an open
house, you can call the school and schedule a
private appointment. Either way, be prepared! The application process can be lengthy,
but it’s certainly manageable. Just be sure that
you understand the process thoroughly.
Don’t be shy about calling the school for clarification if the information on its website
seems confusing.
CHESTERFIELD DAY SCHOOL
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
314-469-6622
Grades: Toddlers–Grade 6, co-ed
chesterfielddayschool.org
Open House: Sat., Oct. 19, 2013, 10am-noon
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART
619 N. 2nd Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-946-6127
Grades: PK–6, co-ed; Grades 7–8, single gender
ash1818.org
Open House: Thur., Nov. 14, 2013, 9am–noon
CHESTERFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
314-469-7150
Grades: 16 months–Grade 8, co-ed
chesterfieldmontessori.org
Open House: Call to schedule an appointment.
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CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
314-993-4400
Grades: 6–12, boys
chaminade-stl.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, 11am-4pm
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DUCHESNE HIGH SCHOOL
2550 Elm Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-946-6767
Grade: 9–12, co-ed
duchesne-hs.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, 10am-2pm
INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY
2788 Normandy Drive
St. Louis, MO 63121
314-725-5850
Grade: 9–12, girls
incarnate-word.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, 11am-noon
EDGEWOOD CHILDREN’S CENTER
330 North Gore Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63119
314-919-4700
Grades: K–12, co-ed
eccstl.org
Open House: Call to schedule an appointment.
JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL
755 South Price Road
St. Louis, MO 63124
314-993-4040
Grades: 7–12, co-ed
jburroughs.org
Open House: Sat., Oct. 19, 2013, 9:30am. Register on website.
FORSYTH SCHOOL
6235 Wydown Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-726-4542
Grades: 3 years–Grade 6, co-ed
forsythonline.com
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, 1-4pm; presentation 1:15pm
Ask the Forsyth Graduates: Sun., Jan. 12, 2014, 2-4pm
JOHN J. KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
500 Woods Mill Road
Manchester, MO 63011
636-227-5900
Grade: 9–12, co-ed
kennedycatholic.net
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, noon-4pm
THE FULTON SCHOOL AT ST. ALBANS
123 Schoolhouse Road
St. Albans, MO 63073
636-458-6688
Grades: Toddler–Grade 12, co-ed
fultonschoolstalbans.org
Open House: Call to schedule an appointment.
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL NORTH
5401 Lucas and Hunt Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63121
314-389-3100
Grades: 9–12, co-ed
lhsn.org
Open House: Call to schedule a visit or tour.
LOGOS SCHOOL
9137 Old Bonhomme Road
St. Louis, MO 63132
314-997-7002
Grades: 6–12, co-ed
logosschool.org
Open House: Call to schedule an appointment.
(continued)
TRINITY CATHOLIC
HIGH SCHOOL
Th! Catholic High School for North County
Providing young men and women a fully!accredited, college
preparatory curriculum serving all types of learners.
Plan to attend:
Open House at Trinity
noon!4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3
THE KIRK OF THE HILLS CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL
12928 Ladue Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-434-4349
Grades: PK–6, co-ed
kirkdayschool.org
Open House: Fri., Nov. 22, 2013, 9-11:30am
1720 Redman Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63138
314!741!1333, ext: 223 "Admissions#
trinitycatholichigh.org
EQUESTRIAN STUDIES
william woods university
Fulton, Missouri
` Now offering a Master of Equestrian Education ONLINE!
` First university in the United States to offer a four-year Equestrian Science degree
` Equestrian Science & Equine Administration majors with equine journalism,
legal studies, art, pre-vet and a therapeutic focus
` Offers Equine General Studies degree
` Applied instruction in dressage, hunter/jumper,
saddle seat and western
` Active exhibitor in open USEF, AQHA
and USDF-recognized events
NOW OFFERING A MASTER OF EQUESTRIAN EDUCATION ONLINE!
Office of Admissions
1.800.995.3159 ext. 4221
[email protected]
WILLIAMWOODS.EDU/EQS
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LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH
9515 Tesson Ferry Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63123
314-631-1400
Grades: 9–12, co-ed
lhssstl.org
Open House: Call to schedule a visit or tour.
ROSSMAN SCHOOL
12660 Conway Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-434-5877
Grades: PK–6, co-ed
rossmanschool.org
Open House: Sat., Oct. 19, 2013, 9-11:30am
MARY INSTITUTE AND ST. LOUIS COUNTRY
DAY SCHOOL (MICDS)
101 North Warson Road
St. Louis, MO 63124
314-995-7367
Grades: JK–12, co-ed
micds.org
Open House: Call to schedule a visit or tour.
ST. DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL
31 St. Dominic Drive
O’Fallon, MO 63366
636-240-8303
Grades: 9–12, co-ed
stdominichs.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, 10am-3pm
MIRIAM SCHOOL
501 Bacon Avenue
Webster Groves, MO 63119
314-968-5225
Grades: PK–8, co-ed
miriamschool.org
Open House: Call to schedule an appointment.
NERINX HALL
530 East Lockwood
Webster Groves, MO 63119
314-968-1505
Grades: 9–12, girls
nerinxhs.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, noon-4:30pm
FORSYTH. THERE’S
NOTHING LIKE IT.
6235 Wydown Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
ForsythOnline.com
On a one-of-a-kind campus, Forsyth offers a challenging, engaging
education for children age 3 to Grade 6 with support from exceptional
teachers. With a strong academic foundation that includes the visual and
performing arts, sports and challenging education, Forsyth graduates are
well prepared for selective secondary schools.
[email protected].
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, 1-4pm
Presentation at 1:15pm
Ask the Forsyth Graduates: Sun., Jan. 12, 2014, 2-4pm
NEW CITY® SCHOOL
5209 Waterman Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-361-6411
Grades: PK–6, co-ed
newcityschool.org
Open House: Sat., Nov. 16, 2013, 9am-noon
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
320 East Ripa Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63125
314-544-1015
Grades: 9–12, girls
ndhs.net
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, 10am-3pm
ROHAN WOODS SCHOOL
1515 Bennett Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63122
314-821-6270
Grades: Age 2–Grade 6, co-ed
rohanwoods.org
Open House: Call to schedule an appointment.
ROSATI-KAIN HIGH SCHOOL
4389 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-533-8513
rosati-kain.org
Grades: 9–12, girls
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, noon-4pm
ST. JOHN VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL
1311 South Kirkwood Road
St. Louis, MO 63122
314-965-4853
Grades: 9–12, boys
vianney.com
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, noon-4pm
ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY
2307 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
314-965-7205
Grades: 9–12, girls
stjosephacademy.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, 11am
ST. JOSEPH INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF
1809 Clarkson Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-532-3211
Grades: Infant–Grade 8, co-ed
sjid.org
Open House: Call to schedule an appointment.
SAINT LOUIS PRIORY SCHOOL
500 South Mason Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-434-3690
Grades: 7–12, boys
priory.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 10, 2013, 12:30pm
ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
4970 Oakland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-531-0330
Grades: 9–12, boys
sluh.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, 11:30am-4pm
ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL
4701 South Grand
St. Louis, MO 63111
314-481-8400
Grades: 9–12, boys
stmaryshs.com
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, noon-4pm
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hile William Woods University ofW
fers many diverse academic programs, its equestrian studies division —
with 220 students—is the most popular
field of study on the 180-acre scenic campus, located in Fulton, Missouri.
The university has a reputation for
providing one of the finest equestrian
studies programs in the country—filling a
national, regional and local demand for
graduates who hold a four-year degree in
equestrian science.
The university’s 157 horses represent saddle seat, hunter/jumper, dressage and western. Breeds include
American Saddlebreds, Quarter Horses,
Morgans, Thoroughbreds, Arabians,
Warmbloods and Friesians. Equestrian facilities include two heated indoor arenas,
a lighted outdoor ring, and a 40-acre
cross-country field.
The riding program at WWU
started in 1924, and in 1972, William
Woods was the first school in the country to offer a bachelor’s degree in equestrian science. An equine
administration degree
was instituted in 1992
for those more interested in the business side
of an equestrian career.
In 2011, another degree was added—a Bachelor of Science degree in
equine general studies,
with concentrations in
equestrian studies, therapeutic riding, equine
art, equine media and
October 2013 | Page 15
equine leadership.
The equine general studies major is
designed to meet the need for a more
generalized field of equestrian studies
that prepares students for careers in the
horse industry outside of training, riding,
instructing and facility management.
The therapeutic riding concentration
teaches students to develop methods for
teaching riders to understand anatomy
and physiology as it relates to therapy riders and to achieve equine-assisted therapy success.
The equine leadership concentration
promotes an understanding of the methods of leadership used in the
business world and equine industry settings, as well as the
development of decision-making, negotiation and leadership
skills.
This fall, William Woods
University will introduce yet
another degree in the equestrian field—an online Master of
Education in Equestrian Education, the first of its kind in
the country.
The program is designed to
help students acquire a number of skills: teaching and
learning, instruction improvement, curriculum construction,
management of equestrian
program resources, equestrian
program development, instructional design for equestrian education, understanding
and responding to current issues, application of instructional theories
and strategies using technology, and action research.
Since its founding in 1870, the mission of William Woods University has
been to provide a quality education while
ensuring the development of the individual. The Equestrian Studies Division plays
a vital role in that mission. ■
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 27, 1-4pm
COLLEGE PREP WITH A PURPOSE!
Come and see why
graduates are recruited by
some of the top colleges
in the country.
The world needs brilliant scientists, artists, designers,
teachers, linguists, social workers and technologists, as well
as brilliant CEOs, doctors and attorneys. At Crossroads
College Prep, we help each student to become the best at
whatever she or he chooses. We don’t fit the mold because
we don’t believe in molds.
We are not mainstream—mainstream is the accepted middle of the road and Crossroads College Prep is not the center of the road. Rather, like Frost’s “road less traveled by,”
we provide a path that “has made all the difference” to the
individuals who teach and learn within our walls.
Small class sizes foster close relationships between students
and teachers. One hundred percent of our seniors go on to
attend some of the finest colleges and universities in the
country. The Class of 2013 was offered over $8 million in
merit-based college scholarship.
Grades 7-12, co-ed
Crossroads College Preparatory School
500 DeBaliviere Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63112
(314) 367-8085 | crossroadscollegeprep.org
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THE ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL OF CLAYTON
6345 Wydown Blvd.
Clayton, MO 63105
314-721-4422
Grades: Age 3 years–Grade 8, co-ed
stmichaelschool.org
Open House: Call to schedule an appointment.
VISITATION ACADEMY
3020 North Ballas Road
Town & Country, MO 63131
314-625-9103
Grades: Montessori toddler–K, co-ed; Grades 1–12, girls
visitationacademy.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, noon-4pm
THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL
4100 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63127
314-843-4151
Grades: 7–12, co-ed
tjs.org
Open House: Sun., Oct. 20, 2013, 2-4pm
WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
10900 Ladue Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-997-2900
Grades: 7–12, co-ed
wcastl.org
Open House: Call to schedule an appointment.
TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
1720 Redman Road
St. Louis, MO 63138
314-741-1333
Grades: 9–12, co-ed
trinitycatholichigh.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, 12-4pm
WHITFIELD SCHOOL
175 South Mason Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-434-5141
Grades: 6–12, co-ed
whitfieldschool.org
Open House: Sun., Oct. 20, 2013, 1-3pm
URSULINE ACADEMY
341 South Sappington Road
St. Louis, MO 63122
314-984-2800
Grade: 9–12, girls
ursulinestl.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, noon-4pm
THE WILSON SCHOOL
400 De Mun Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-725-4999
Grades: PK–6, co-ed
wilsonschool.com
Open House: Sat., Nov. 9, 2013, 9-11am
VILLA DUCHESNE AND OAK HILL SCHOOL
801 South Spoede Road
St. Louis, MO 63131
314-432-2021
Grades: Age 3–Grade 6, co-ed; Grades 7–12, girls
vdoh.org
Open House: Sun., Nov. 3, 2013, noon-4pm
Product availability varies by state.
ADHD in Adults & Children:
A Natural Solution
by the doctors at Saint Louis Neurotherapy Institute
When we hear ADHD, a picture of a
hyperactive kid, running his parents
ragged, is often what comes to mind. However, when these kids grow up, it is now
recognized that the symptoms of ADHD
continue into adulthood for about 70 percent of children with ADHD. That translates into four percent of the adult
population in the U.S. or eight million
adults. However, few are identified and
treated for it.
Adults with ADHD may have difficulty following directions, remembering information, concentrating, organizing tasks
or completing work within time limits. If
these difficulties are not managed appropriately, they can cause associated behavioral, emotional, social, vocational and
academic problems.
These are just a few of the behaviors
■
and problems that may stem directly from
ADHD or may be the result of related adjustment difficulties: chronic procrastination and forgetfulness, anxiety, low
self-esteem, employment problems, difficulty controlling anger, impulsiveness, substance abuse, poor organization skills, low
frustration tolerance and difficulty concentrating when reading.
These behaviors may be mild to severe and can vary with the situation or be
present all of the time. Some adults with
ADHD may be able to concentrate if they
are interested in or excited about what
they are doing. Others may have difficulty
focusing under any circumstances.
When the brain becomes dysregulated, it sometimes produces a high level of
theta waves in waking states. In these
cases, it is associated with distractibility,
inattention and daydreaming. In some
cases, the individual will become hyperactive to compensate for the lack of focus.
There are options for those suffering
with ADHD. Neurofeedback has a rich history of helping reverse many of the symptoms associated with this disorder. It is a
non-invasive training procedure designed
to teach children and adults with ADHD
how to control their own brainwaves—
bringing balance, harmony and regulation
to the brain.The goal of neurofeedback is
to transform an unhealthy brainwave pattern into a healthy one.
For more information or to schedule
an appointment, contact Saint Louis Neurotherapy Institute at (314) 983-9355.
www.stlneurotherapy.com.
FREE Seminar
on ADHD
Thurs., October 17 &
Tue., October 29
7:00 pm
Meet the team from Saint Louis
Neurotherapy Institute and learn
more about its comprehensive approach to addressing ADHD. Doctors will share case studies that
illustrate the power of neurofeedback. To make reservations, call
(314) 983-9355.
11710 Old Ballas, Ste. 205
Creve Coeur, MO, 63141
(314) 983-9355
www.stlneurotherapy.com
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Bomb Pop is every bit as
adorable as his picture. The crazy
ears, the quizzical expression and
the intent eyes are all part of this
bundle of energy and excitement. He
is a staff and volunteer favorite.
They call him "phenomenal" and
“super sweet.” He loves people and
comes running to his apartment
door when anyone calls his name.
Bomb Pop is a young guy who loves
his outdoor activities. He also does
well with other dogs.
Bomb Pop is clearly looking at
something in his picture, and that
something is a new family. He promises to keep you from becoming a
couch potato because he loves to exercise with his people. Can you resist
his adorable face? Bomb Pop hopes
you can't.
ECOTEC
Ecotec has the greatest pair of
ears in the shelter. Like sonar, they
miss nothing. Stray Rescue got a call
about a dog lying in the same spot in a
park for three days. When the rescue
team approached, Ecotec popped up
and went along with them, as if he had
been waiting for this moment all along.
Ecotec is quite fond of the people
he sees every day, but he is just crazy
about other dogs. When he spots one,
he begins a type of singing noise of joy.
He has lots of puppy energy and playfulness. Added to all of his other wonderful characteristics is his sweetness.
Ecotec is going to make some
lucky family a great canine companion.
He's looking right at you and letting
you know how great the two of you
would be together.
These Adorable Adoptables are available for adoption at:
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2320 Pine St., St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 771-6121 • www.strayrescue.org
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It’s Essential!
by Fran Taylor
Living a balanced life is important for our well being — spiritual,
emotional and physical. With so
many demands on us, we tend to
opt for getting it all done first, and if
there’s any time left over, we’ll do a
thing or two that nurtures us.
Many years ago, I heard someone suggest that I do things that are
essential before what is important.
I’ve come to understand the truth in
it. In order to feel good and function
at our best level, it’s important that
we do things that are essential to
our well being—before anything else.
Here is a list of what I consider
to be essential. Making time for
these things every day will create a
more rewarding life experience.
Fran’s List of Essentials
• Preparing healthy
foods.
• Exercising
• Spending time with
good friends
• Meditating
• Resting
• Creativity, such as art,
music, poetry, writing
• Laughter and
playfulness
• Spending time in
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• Reading Java Journal!
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Arts & Entertainment
ART
T H E AT R E
MUSIC
Photographer: Pamela Wickard
theater
ART
2ND THURSDAYS COMMUNITY
ARTS SERIES
2nd Thursday of each month
Thru Oct. 10, 5:30-9:30pm
The Foundry Art Centre
North end of Main Str., St. Charles
Draw with artists, paint with painters, create
with potters, make jewelry with jewelers,
write with writers, act with actors and dance
with dancers while listening to live music. 636255-0270; Foundryartcentre.org.
ART ON THE TOWN! CELEBRATING
THE ARTS IN WEBSTER GROVES
Sat., Oct. 12, noon-5pm
Allen Avenue
Downtown Webster Groves
One of Webster’s most beloved fall events
for all ages! See why Webster Groves was
named Missouri’s Creative Community. Art
on the Town! is an annual gathering of St.
Louis artists, performers and musicians, with
more than 100 at the event center on Allen
Avenue. Stroll through charming local shops
and galleries and enjoy a closing concert at
5pm with The Reserve, featuring Javier Mendoza. Gallery Walk beginning at 6:30pm.
FREE FALL ARTISTS WORKSHOP
SERIES
Thru Oct. 16, 6:30-8:30pm
Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park
1900 West Randolph Str., St. Charles
Saint Charles Riverfront Arts (SCRA) is partnering with the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department to host their popular free
Artists Workshop series for residents of St.
Charles, ages 13 years and older with all levels of abilities and skill set. Professional instruction in drawing and watercolor painting,
along with all artists materials, will be provided free of charge. To register, go to
Saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com and click on
Workshop. Call 636-399-5345 for information or email [email protected].
MUSIC
PHANTOM AND FRIENDS
Sun., Oct. 6, 2pm
Ozark Theater
103 E. Lockwood, Webster Groves
Baritone Ed Golterman, soprano Kellie
Frohnert, John Walsh on piano. Tickets $15.
314-909-7224. Email [email protected].
art
music
BEWITCHED CAJUN DANCE
Wed., Oct. 9, 7:30pm
Focal Point
2720 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood
Learn to Cajun dance with music by the
Cajun Gator Baitors. Cajun 2-step and waltz
dance lesson at 7:30pm, followed by dancing
to live music at 8:15-10pm. No experience
or partner necessary. $8. 314-822-0310.
BIG GIGANTIC WITH MINNESOTA
Sat., Oct. 12, 8pm
The Pageant
6161 Delmar Blvd.
General admission $20.50.
Ticketmaster.com.
PHANTOM AND FRIENDS
Sun., Oct. 20, 2pm
Ozark Theater
103 E. Lockwood, Webster Groves
Baritone Ed Golterman, soprano Kellie
Frohnert, John Walsh on piano. Tickets $15.
314-909-7224. Email [email protected].
KELTIC THUNDER: MYTHOLOGY
Sat., Oct. 26, 7:30pm
Fox Theatre
527 N. Grand Blvd.
For tickets, call 314-534-1111 or purchase tickets online at MetroTix.com.
THEATER
CABARET
Thru Oct. 6
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
130 Edgar Rd., Webster Groves
314-968-4925. Repstl.org.
EVITA
Oct. 8-20
Fox Theatre
527 N. Grand Blvd.
For tickets, call 314-534-1111 or purchase tickets online at MetroTix.com.
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Nov. 1-3
Fox Theatre
527 N. Grand Blvd.
For tickets, call 314-534-1111 or purchase tickets online at MetroTix.com.
EVENTS
FREE KABBALAH INTROS
Wed., Oct. 2, 7pm
Wed., Oct. 9, 7pm
Kabbalah Centre Bookstore
8121 Maryland Ave., Clayton
Kabbalah is an ancient wisdom that provides
practical tools for creating joy and lasting fulfillment. It’s an incredible system of technology that will completely change the way you
look at your world. Kabbalah is harmonious
with all spiritual traditions and backgrounds.
To register, call 314-643-7272.
EVENTS
BIKE ST. LOUIS PHASE III
OPEN HOUSE
Thur., Oct. 3, 4:30-7pm
Forest Park Visitors Center
5595 Grand Dr.
(north side of Forest Park)
Great Rivers Greenway and the City of St.
Louis are working to improve the Bike St.
Louis network in St. Louis City with a plan
to expand and upgrade a total of 100 miles
of on-street bicycle routes. Residents are invited to come to the Bike St. Louis Phase III
open house and view plan concepts and provide feedback on the proposed improvements. For more information, visit
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LAUGHTER GROUP
Tuesdays, 6-6:45pm
The Word at Shaw Church
4265 Shaw Blvd.
Leaders are Mike Schuette and Emma Klues.
314-324-1071 or email LaugherInTheLou
@gmail.com. LaughterInTheLou.com.
BEST OF MISSOURI MARKET
Oct. 4-6
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd.
314-577-5100. Mobot.org.
ANIMAL PROTECTIVE
ASSOCIATION (APA) OF MISSOURI
CANINE CARNIVAL
Sun., Oct. 6, 11am-4pm
Tilles Park, Ladue
Vendor booths, dog contests, kids’ activities, adoptable pets and more. For more information, call 314-645-4610 or visit
apamo.org.
EXPLORING SPIRIT
IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Tues., Oct. 8, 7:30-9:30pm
Brentwood Forest Clubhouse
9000 Wrenwood, Brentwood
This workshop, facilitated by John Morton,
Spiritual Director of MSIA, presents practical tools for spiritual living. Registration at
6:30pm. MSIA (Movement of Spiritual Inner
Awareness) teaches Soul Transcendence.
$15. 618-567-0883 or 314-567-1805. Email
[email protected].
DES PERES PARK FALL FESTIVAL
Sat., Oct. 12, 5-9 pm
Des Peres Park
12325 Manchester Rd., Des Peres
Enjoy bluegrass music, hayrides, pumpkin
races, scarecrow contest and a Disney Pixar
family movie under the stars, Brave (rated
PG). Bring your lawn chairs and coolers
with your favorite snacks and beverages.
Glass bottles are not permitted. Concessions are available for purchase from 5-8
p.m. courtesy of Boy Scout Troop 313.
Thank you to our sponsor, Montgomery
Bank. 314-835-6150. desperesmo.org.
FREEDOM ROCKS! GALA &
AUCTION TO HONOR DEAN OF
SLU SCHOOL OF LAW
Sat., Oct. 12
St. Francis Xavier College Church
Saint Louis University
Judge Wolff will be presented the Shining
Star Award, given to those who recognize
the valuable role immigrants play in building
a strong community, who continuously provide outstanding community service, and
who have a philanthropic commitment to the
mission of Interfaith Legal Services for Immigrants. $150 per person. 618-920-8116.
www.ilsilegal.org.
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HAUNTING IN THE HILLS
AT ALLEY SPRING
Oct. 12 & 13
Alley Spring
Six miles west of Eminence, Mo.
on Hwy. 106
Traditional demonstrations, such as apple
butter making, beekeeping, blacksmithing,
broom making, corn shelling, pottery, quilting and more. Plu, Ozark tales and superstitions. Bring your flashlights and lawn chairs.
Admission is free. 573-663-2269.
ST. LOUIS HELP MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT DONATION DRIVE
Sat., Oct. 12, 9am-2pm
12 area-wide Walgreens. Visit stlhelp.org
for drop-off locations. 314-567-4700.
SOCIETY FOR MIDWEST METALSMITHS JEWELRY AND METALS
SALE 2013
Fri., Oct. 18, 3-8pm
Sat., Oct. 19, 10am-4pm
The Ethical Society of St. Louis
9001 Clayton Rd., lower level
Be sure to attend this exciting collection of
work, this year featuring the work of more
than 25 outstanding local metal artists. Incorporating a broad range of styles and
metals, the pieces range from distinctive
jewelry to whimsical sculptures and Judaica.
midwest-metalsmiths.org.
FLICK OR TREAT FEST
Fri., Oct. 18, 6-10pm
RiverChase of Fenton
990 Horan Drive, Fenton
Get in the Halloween spirit! Wear your favorite costume and bring the entire family!
We will be playing the animated feature
Monster House on a large movie screen.
Movie starts at dark. Spooktacular activities
include free balloon creations by Sammy J.
Trunk or Trunk, Slime Station, arts and
crafts. For more info, call 636-343-0067.
21ST ANNUAL HARVEST BAZAAR
Fri., Oct. 18, 9am-4pm
Sat., Oct. 19, 10am-3pm
Friendship Village Chesterfield
15201 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield
Start your holiday shopping at this free
event featuring crafts, gifts, floral designs,
scents and surprises. Free parking. Lunch
available. 636-532-1515.
(continued)
Haunting In The Hills
he iconic event, Haunted In The
T
Hills—now more than a decade old—
will take place Oct. 12 and 13 at Alley
A “tie hacker” will show how railroad ties
were made in the hollows of rural Missouri and explain the time-honored art
of “grandma-ing” timber. Numerous
craftsmen will demonstrate the day-today skills that ensured the survival of
Ozark families in the early half of the
twentieth century.
“The majority of our exhibitors will
be focusing on increased interaction with
the crowds, especially the children, explains Ms. Purcell. “We want them to
Springs, just six miles west of Eminence,
Mo., off Highway 106. Originally cancelled back in March as part of the National Park Service’s response to the
Federal sequestration and subsequent
federal cutbacks, it is back on and bigger
than ever.
The Ozark National Scenic Riverways partnered with a private organization, the Ozark Heritage
Project (OHP), to restore
the event. This year, it will
return to its original two
days of demonstrations
and one evening of storytelling— everything free to
the public.
Demonstrations will
include the making of
apple butter, handmade
quilts and rugs, as well as
oak shingles and clay pottery. There will be clog
dancing shows, along with
bluegrass, Gospel and folk
music. An old-fashioned
Brush Arbor will display
the religious influence in
the early Ozarks, while an
authentic still will exhibit Ozark Heritage Project President Lindsey Purcell in
the commercial and social front of one-room school where visitors will be treated
aspects of moonshine pro- to school before the advent of computers, iPads and
even electricity.
duction.
“We’re excited about
our Children’s Games addition” said ‘get their hands dirty.’ They will be able
OHP President and co-founder Lindsey to make their own candles, sit at a potPurcell. “Children can pitch horseshoes, ter’s wheel, shell and grind corn and, of
play marbles, play with corn cob darts course, play the same games that our piand with the sticks and hoops. Families oneering ancestors played.
can re-connect to their heritage while
The daytime activities run from 9
coming closer to our beautiful outdoors a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10
and to each other.”
a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Saturday
Visitors will enter a timeline of ac- evening storytelling will begin at 6 p.m.
tivity around Alley Springs, beginning and end at 9 p.m. Stories will include
with the Native American influence. A tales of suspense told in an actual cemeDelaware maiden will greet them and tell tery, reflections from a bushwhacker
of her people, as well as the Osage and that spent months seeking revenge durCherokee who often camped near the ing the Civil War, numerous ghost stosource of crystal clear water. A Ren- ries both grim and fantastic, and the
dezvous Camp offers the experiences of search for the infamous “Karkaghne
fur trading, musket maintenance, moun- Beast.”
“There’s something for everybody,”
tain men cooking and other survival skills
of the late 1780s to early 1800s. A said 19-year-old OPH President Purcell.
recorder of local history tells of Civil “Please come and be our guests— we’ll
War adventures involving her own an- treat you in so many ways you’ll have to
cestors. Children and parents alike will like some of them.” Purcell hopes that
see, first hand, a fully-outfitted pioneer everyone will be entertained, a bit more
wagon, similar to that which was used to knowledgeable, and a lot more inspired.
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn
cross the Missouri Plains.
A River Camp—from the days when chairs and flashlights. All activities are
professionals guided fishermen and free, with food being vended on the
artists over shoals and pools—will display grounds. Inquiries may be directed to
a wooden johnboat, handcrafted chairs, (573) 663-2269.
vintage fishing equipment and numerous
old-timers telling stories from the past.
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Live On Stage!
NETworks presents
November 1-3
FOX THEATRE
Tickets: The Fox Box Office, 314-534-1111 or
MetroTix.com • GROUPS 15+ call 314-535-2900
OCTOBER 8-20 • FOX THEATRE
LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ASSN’S “BREW IN THE LOU”
Sat., Oct. 19, noon-5pm
Koburg Hall
Concordia Seminary
801 Seminary Place, Clayton
The event will showcase St. Louis’ best beer,
wine, coffee and good eats. Proceeds benefit
the Lutheran Elementary School Association.
Jeff Bernthal, KTVI FOX2 and KPLR CW11,
will serve as master of ceremonies. $50. Festivities include the Waterloo German Band
and other live entertainment, arts and craft
vendors, and special food exhibits. 314-2681525. Lesastl.org.
FIFTH ANNUAL RIVER DES PERES
TRASH BASH
Sat., Oct. 19, 8am-1pm
Fultz Field on the River des Peres
Greenway in South St. Louis City
The Great Rivers Greenway District is inviting area residents to help clean up the rivers
and creeks within the River des Peres watershed. Volunteers of all ages are needed
to clear litter and trash from several sites in
Crestwood, Green Park, Maplewood,
Ladue, University City and South St. Louis
City. Register at Fultz Field on the River des
Peres. For more information or to register
in advance, visit www.stlmsd.com/trashbash
or call 314-436-8708.
SENIOR STRASSENFEST (54+)
Fri., Oct. 25, 5:30-7pm
Riverchase of Fenton
990 Horan Drive, Fenton
Come celebrate German culture and tradition. The Button Box Club will be playing
Slovenian, German, European and American
music. A German dinner will be served.
Bring your own beer and wine for table (no
glass bottles please). Pre-registration is required. For more information please call
636-343-0067.
LIFE IN BALANCE—
SUPPLEMENTATION
Sat., Oct. 26, 11am-12:30pm
Missouri Bone & Joint Bldg.
1000 Des Peres Rd., Des Peres
Presented by Jane Spradley, Usana Health
Associates. Free and open to the public.
RSVP requested. 314-660-1494
MARILYN HARPER AT THE
SOUL-ESTEEM CENTER
Sun., Oct. 27, 1:30-3pm
Soul-Esteem Center
105 Progress Prkwy., Maryland Heights
Join Marilyn as she brings positive energies,
laughter and awakenings with a blend of
love and laughter to her presentation. Suggested love offering of $20 at the door. 314275-7685. soul-esteem.com.
314-534-1111 MetroTix.com
THE GREAT CANDY EXCHANGE
Fri., Nov. 1, 4-8pm
Vetta Sports Soccerdome, Mid-County
Free and open to families. The Delta Dental
Health Theatre to host this event, encouraging kids to exchange their Halloween candy
for chances to win prizes that encourage
healthy habits and active play. Live shows,
face painting, balloon art, photo booth, unlimited bounce time on inflatables, health
snacks and giveaways. ddhtstl.org.
TRIVIA NIGHT AND SILENT
AUCTION FUNDRAISER FOR
INSIDE DHARMA
Sat., Nov. 2, 7pm
Webster Groves Christian Church
1320 W. Lockwood Ave.
Webster Groves
$20 per person. $140 per table of 8; $160
after Oct. 18. Includes cold water, coffee
and snacks. Snacks and food available, but
feel free to bring food. Credit cards accepted for food and silent auction. Alcohol
and smoke-free facility.insidedharma.net.
Doors open at 6pm. 314-406-3052.
ST. LOUIS JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL
OPENING NIGHT KEYNOTE
SPEAKER, HARVEY FIERSTEIN
Sun., Nov. 3, 7pm
Jewish Community Center
2 Millstone Campus Dr.
Broadway legend and multiple Tony Awardwinner Harvey Fierstein will participate in a
conversation with Mike Isaacson, Executive
Producer of The Muny. Interview will be
followed by a Q&A with the audience and
book signing. Fierstein’s childrens book, The
Sissy Duckling, will be available for purchase
at the event. Tickets are $40. jccstl.com ■
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Ghoulish pleasures!
Café Olé!
Wicked Apple Stuffed Pork Chops
Pumpkin Lasagna
Recipes provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.
Find more great recipes at www.tasteofhome.com.
4 thick pork chops (1 to 11⁄2 inch thickness)
3 Tbsp. butter
1 cup chopped apple
2
⁄3 cup finely chopped celery
1
⁄4 cup raisins or dried cherries, optional
1
⁄2 cup chicken broth
1
⁄2 cup chopped pecans
1 Tbsp. maple syrup or brown sugar
3 green onions, with green, thinly sliced
2 cups torn bread
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
salt and pepper
1
⁄2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1
⁄2 tsp. salt, divided
2 tsp. olive oil
1 can (15 oz.) solid-pack pumpkin
1
⁄2 cup half-and-half cream
1 tsp. dried sage leaves
Dash pepper
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup (4oz.) shredded part-skim
mozzarella cheese
3
⁄4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
In a small skillet, saute the mushrooms,
onion and 1⁄4 teaspoon salt in oil until tender.
Set aside. In a small bowl, combine the
pumpkin, cream, sage, pepper and remaining salt.
Spread 1⁄2 cup pumpkin sauce in an 11in. x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking
spray. Top with three noodles (noodles will
overlap slightly). Spread 1⁄2 cup pumpkin
sauce to edges of noodles. Top with half of
mushroom mixture, 1⁄2 cup ricotta, 1⁄2 cup
mozzarella and 1⁄4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and
sauce.
Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining
Parmesan cheese. Bake 10 to 15 minutes
longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand
for 10 minutes before cutting.
Rinse chops and trim excess fat. Cut
a pocket into the meaty side of each
chop, cutting to the bone.
In a skillet, heat butter over mediumlow heat. Add chopped apple and celery;
cook until tender, adding chicken broth, a
little at a time, to keep the mixture moist.
Stir in raisins or dried cherries, if using,
and pecans, maple syrup and green
onions. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, for about one minute longer. Add
torn bread and stir until well moistened,
adding more chicken broth as needed.
Season to taste with a little salt and pep-
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per. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Stuff pork chops. In a large oven-safe
skillet over medium-high heat, heat the
vegetable oil. Brown chops, carefully turning to brown both sides. If there is any
leftover stuffing, spoon into the center of
the skillet. Cover the pan with lid or foil
and transfer to the oven. Bake for 45 minutes, until pork chops are cooked
through.
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MINDSHIFTS…
to Keep You Moving
Java Journal Sip ’n’ Solve
Wouldn’t it be nice to find such
balance in our lives that everything we
do could be done with a sense of ease
rather than struggle or hurry or
worry? Wouldn’t it be great if we
could shift our minds away from “life is
hard” to “I choose to let life be easy?”
It’s all up to you. You get to
choose your thoughts, your feelings,
your attitude and your choices.
If you could use some help turn-
E
mbrace Today I embrace
every present moment as though I am
embracing a person I love. No matter
what is before me, I choose to love my
way into it, through it and out of it.
When fear or any resistant attitude
shows up, I let it dissolve into nothingness as I embrace the moment with
peace, poise and profound intention.
A
ccept I accept myself just as
I am. I accept whatever is happening with
calm assurance that all is well. I stop resisting what is, and in so doing I discover
doors opening that I never noticed before. I remember the phrase, “What I resist persists.” So, I move into acceptance
and go forward with confidence and
courage.
Crossword puzzle provided by BestCrosswords.com. Used with permission.
by Phylis Clay Sparks
ing negatives into positives or hard into
easy, let these Mindshifts help you
teeter into balance.
Following are four positive statements, the first letters spelling EASY,
that can help you change your perspective, soften your perceptions and
ease your mind. Say them many times
a day as you embrace the present moment and regain your sense of poise as
you enjoy the journey called life.
S
hine
I acknowledge my
strengths, my talents, my skills and my
abilities. Today and every day I let my
light shine by using my strengths, expressing my compassion, sharing my appreciation and doing that which makes
my heart sing, my efforts pay off, my
face shine with a smile and my feet carry
me on a joy-filled journey.
Y
es! I say “yes” to life, to love, to
work, to play. “Yes” isn’t a guess, it’s a
decision. I know what I want, I enjoy
what I have, I live as I choose, and I play
with the innocence and joy of a child.
“Yes” opens stuck doors, closed minds
and stagnant attitudes. Yes, I know when
to say “no,” but only when it’s taking a
stand for the “yes” I feel in my heart.
Easy!
ACROSS
1- Poses
5- Dick and Jane’s dog
9- Raccoon relative
14- Single entity
15- Vincent Lopez’s theme
song
16- Wrath
17- ...___ saw Elba
18- No ifs, ___...
19- Funny Anne
20- Village near the
Matterhorn
22- Citadel of Moscow
4- Stomach woe
26- How was ___ know?
Java Journal
Fortune Cookies
(continued from page 3)
1.
Be patient. If you stay focused on
your goal and enjoy what you’re
doing, your goal will become a
reality.
2.
Make a list of the things that make
you feel good. Turn to this list
when you need a lift.
3.
Learn something new every day. At
the end of a year, you could be an
expert at something.
4.
Do not judge your experiences as
good or bad. Simply choose to
focus your attention on prefered
experiences.
5.
A friend from the past contacts you
this month. Much love and joy will
come from this relationship.
The positive neighborhood paper for the
neighborhood of St. Louis
Positive News • Personal Growth • Community Awareness
positive and uplifting…always in good taste!
52- Edit
54- Adorn with “oyster gems”
58- Spire
62- Gogol’s “___ Bulba”
63- Helps
65- Letters, e.g.
66- Licorice-like flavoring
67- Greek portico
68- City near Provo
69- Pilsner
70- Compass direction
71- Scottish loch, home to a
monster!
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1- Egyptian canal
2- As to
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27- Trash
30- Unlearned
35- Army leader?
36- Numbered work
37- Big birds
38- Acapulco aunt
39- Dangerous snake,
familiarly
42- Biblical beast boat
43- Poet ___ St. Vincent
Millay
45- Vessel
46- “Siddhartha” author
48- Intensified
50- Drunk
51- Opposite of post-
3- A wedding cake may have
three of these
4- Incentives
5- Grab
6- Florence’s ___ Vecchio
7- No longer young
8- Assignment
9- Regained consciousness
10- Another
11- I’ve Got ___ in
Kalamazoo
12- Actress Hatcher
13- Teheran’s country
21- Change
23- Washer cycle
25- Dangerous current
27- Satisfied
28- Self-respect
29- Ridiculous
31- Swallow eagerly
32- Compile, accumulate
33- Suckle
34- Expressed disapproval
36- Will-___-wisp
40- Moore’s TV boss
41- Geneva’s river
44- Pacify
47- Good spirit
49- Rubber
50- Attacks
53- Windows predecessor
54- Romance lang.
55- “Give that ____ cigar!”
56- Bluenose
57- Emit coherent light
59- Trim
60- Untruths, tells falsehoods
61- Shade trees
64- Call ___ day
6.
You are a generous person. All that
you give to others you will receive
in return.
7.
Financial gains are headed your
way. Set a financial goal and stay
focused on it.
8.
It’s a good time for a vacation. If
your bank account is a little low,
how about a short Missouri
getaway?
9.
When you’re feeling blue, take
stock of all the blessings in your life.
It will broaden your perspective,
giving you a more realistic
and positive view of your life.
10. Spend October taking care of yourself. Focus on body, mind and spirit.
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