The Healthy Planet – July 2013

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TheHealthyPlanetJuly, 2013

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2 The Healthy Planet magazine • TheHealthyPlanet.com July, 2013

t’s amazing how connected we become

with the land around us. Whether it be 142

acres in rural missouri or 1/4 of an acre in

suburbia -- humans have a keen relation-

ship with the flora and fauna within their immediate

environs. Take for example our little plot of land in

the innisfail Creek region of Webster groves. Our

yard and garden has become a sort of sanctuary for

my wife and i. Because we have decided to follow an

organic path, each day after work you can find me

bent over pulling weeds from our lawn. i used to

think weeds were greenery too, so let them be, until

they began taking over the entire yard. Without the

use of chemical herbicides, my job as weed extractor

has become a steady gig. The biggest culprit is

ground ivy, or as it is commonly known “Creeping

Charlie”. This invasive little pest grows very quickly

and slithers its viny tentacles along the ground

underneath the grass and clover. if you dig your fin-

gers down through the grass to the surface of the

dirt, you can get underneath the vines and when you

pull up you can get a good length of creeper. But as

quickly as you pull it, it creeps back. so you have to

be vigilant. i know there are some natural weed

killers that you can use like vinegar, but it has

become a personal challenge now. me and Charlie

have a date with destiny. don’t think that i hate all

yard invaders. i may be the only person in the world

who likes Honeysuckle. Not the bush variety, but the

Japanese vine type. We have it on our chain-link

fence and it not only provides a green barrier

between us and our neighbors, but the yellow and

white blossoms are incredibly fragrant. But i do

understand the problems that honeysuckle causes if

this invasive plant is not kept under control. We also

try to give the honey bees time to collect nectar from

the clover before we mow. sometimes we even leave

a small patch unmowed during the bees busiest sea-

son. One of our neighbors has bee hives and i am

sure these are his bees. my wife works her garden

beds like they are newborn babies. she is not a fan of

any weeds. she makes daily use out of our water bar-

rel. The hose mostly gets used to wash the dog these

days. something ate the leaves off one of the rose

bushes and we were worried that the family of pray-

ing mantises were not back this year. But we saw the

tiniest little mantis flitting about on the front porch

yesterday. smaller than a match stick at this point, i

doubt his aphid eating skills will be in time to save

the rose bush. But once he and his siblings mature,

the aphids and many other insect pests will be on the

menu. The tomato plants i got from the Lavista

CsA Farm booth at the Earth day Festival are grow-

ing by leaps and bounds. We will have a bumper

crop of heirloom tomatoes in just weeks from now. i

have managed to regrow grass in our Border Collie

& Wiener Lab ravaged backyard. The worn path

from east to west fences has been filled in with a

sturdy variety of grass i got from greenes Country

store and Feed. Now that the summer temps have

reached into the 90s i will have a tough task keeping

it alive. But that’s the joy of living with nature,

accepting the challenges it provides. i await the first

cicada’s song that should come soon now that the

fireflies are out. That’s the real sign of summer!

In Good Health, J.B. Lester; Publisher

PUBLISHER’S CORNER

Back ToThe Land (Even In The

Suburbs)

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Article courtesy of the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership

n May, the St. Louis Regional Clean AirPartnership sponsored and participated inCitizens for Modern Transit’s Great Race IIevent, a unique competition placing four

teams – TRANSIT, BIKE, CARSHARE and CAR-POOL – in a head-to-head battle to raise awarenessabout the viable alternative transportation optionsavailable in the St. Louis region. Designed to playoff the CBS television hit “The Amazing Race,” theevent required the teams to follow route specificsindicative of each transportation mode, as theydashed from the Laurel Apartments in downtown St.Louis to Fortel’s Pizza Den in Clayton to see whocould cross the finish line the fastest.

For the second year in a row, Team CARSHAREreigned victorious, but all four teams arrived withinminutes of one another, demonstrating how eachmode can serve as a practical and viable transporta-tion option. The event also helped reinforce howchoosing an alternative commute can positivelyimpact our region’s air quality – not to mention theeconomic, health and quality of life benefits.

“With the emissions released by mobile trans-portation sources being one of the biggest contribu-tors of poor air quality, the way we commute has oneof the most profound effects on the air we breathe,”said Susannah Fuchs, senior director of environ-mental health for the American Lung Association ofthe Plains-Gulf Region. “The less we commutealone, the more we improve air quality. That’s whychoosing to carshare, carpool/vanpool, bike moreand use transit is so important, and this year’s GreatRace showed that these transportation options can bejust as viable and convenient as a solo commute.”

Fuchs notes that utilizing these alternative trans-portation options is especially important at this timeof the year, when temperatures are typically at theirhottest, and air quality tends to be at its worst.

“Ozone pollution is formed when the searingsummer heat and sunlight ‘cook up’ the NitrogenOxides and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)emitted by cars, busses and other vehicles,” saidFuchs. “Alternative commuting takes cars off theroads, along with the related emissions that can leadto the orange and red air quality days that makebreathing so difficult for many area residents.”

For those that must com-mute alone, taking steps tocommute less by combiningerrands into a single trip,telecommuting and walking tolunch instead of driving canhelp reduce emissions. Tripplanning can also help driversreduce the time they spendidling in traffic tie-ups or high-way construction zones.

“As we continue our workto inform the public aboutways they can do their sharefor cleaner air, our participa-tion in events like the GreatRace II help us further demon-strate how simple lifestylechoices can positively affectair quality, and we thankCitizens for Modern Transit forgiving us the chance to sponsorand be part of this year’sevent.”

For additional emissions-reductions tips, individuals are encouraged to visitthe St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership’s web-site at www.cleanair-stlouis.com. To stay informedon the region’s air quality for the duration of thesummer, area residents are also encouraged to findthe Clean Air Partnership on Facebook, follow theorganization on Twitter @gatewaycleanair or visitwww.cleanair-stlouis.com and sign up to receive thedaily air quality forecast. Details on the Great RaceII are available by visiting Citizens for ModernTransit’s website at www.cmt-stl.org.

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Citizens for Modern Transit’s Great Race II DemonstratesAir Quality Benefits of Alternative Transportation Modes

Team CARSHARE celebrates its 2013 Great Race victory. Members

of Team CARSHARE pictured from left to right are: representatives

of Enterprise CarShare, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley,

Angela Hutti from FOX 2 News and Don Corrigan from the Times

Newspapers.

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he first delicious smell this springwas the wild plum blossoms. Thencame the honey locust trees whosefragrance was so strong their sweet

scents wafted for a block. The shrubs bloomednext with lilac reminding us of grandmothers’backyards. Then came the scent of the mockorange bushes. Still, little competes with the stub-born mimosa tree blooming this summer with itsshowy, hot pink tufts of orangey scent that can besmelled three houses away.

As much joy as fragrances of each seasonbrings, the odor that has driven much of our workthis spring is an acrid, chemical smell touchedwith the sickly smell of rot. The odor alone hasdriven residents who live near Interstates 270 and70 into their homes, out of their parks, yards andgardens. The chemical components in the fumesfrom the West Lake/Bridgeton landfill fire haveaggravated breathing problems, triggered asthmaattacks, and prompted people to change theirplans. The fumes include carcinogens like dioxinand benzene and neurotoxins like hydrogen sul-

fide. Never before has wind direction factored somuch into this community’s quality of life. Ondays when the wind is from the east, you canalmost forget about the landfill fire and resumeyour normal life, unless you are downwind in St.Charles. On days when you are downwind, life ischanged.

The landfill fire at the West Lake/Bridgetonlandfill has been burning since 2010. Technically,the fire is called a “subsurface smoldering event”.By any other name, it smells as foul.

The fire is on the move. Efforts are underwayto intercept the smoldering event to prevent itfrom reaching an area contaminated with radioac-tive nuclear weapons production wastes, also inthe same landfill. The radioactive waste is notcontained. It is in the Missouri River floodplain.It is in groundwater. It is upstream from St. Louisdrinking water. It is in a seismic zone and tornadoalley. Removing the wastes responsibly is essen-tial, however it is not easy. And the price goes upevery day it is delayed.

To anyone reading this for the first time, itsounds incredible doesn’t it? Radioactive nuclearweapons production wastes? Here? To students ofhistory and government, it demonstrates the darkside of our nuclear policies – the side the profit-makers do not want you to know.

This summer, while you work to bring healthto yourself and your family, join us to help bringlong-term health to our region that still bears theweight of nuclear weapons 68 years after theatomic bombs were dropped on the Japanesecities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In August,remember that our nation’s bomb making enter-prise created the radioactive waste legacy that weare still battling. On August 6th, the anniversaryof the Hiroshima bombing, recall the price wecontinue to pay for our nuclear stockpile. OnAugust 9th, the anniversary of the Nagasakibombing, consider whether we can be responsibleas a nation for any new nuclear devices.

You can get involved in healing our commu-nity by connecting with the West Lake Landfillgroup on Facebook, volunteering, spreading theword, making calls to elected officials, stayinginformed, joining our efforts, promoting solar andwind power, and supporting the MissouriCoalition for the Environment. Whatever yourrole, take a stand so that our grandchildren canbreathe easier.

You can learn more at www.moenviron.org oron the community’s “West Lake Landfill”Facebook group or see the feature “St. Louis isBurning” by Steven Hsieh in Rolling Stone mag-azine May 10, 2013.

CoalitionrEPort

by Kathleen Logan SmithDirector of Environmental Policy

Coalition For The Environmentwww.moeniron.org

TSmell The Change

Green LivingSustainable & Eco-Friendly Topics For Green Lifestyles

y kitchen changes its tune with the cli-mate.

Temperatures rise and foods getslighter, quicker, needing less prepara-

tion. The fruit and vegetable bowls and bins fill andempty and refill rapidly. No beverage containerlingers on a pantry shelf for more than a week.

Pots and pans go on vacation while the knivesand cutting boards maintain a vigorous workout.Kitchen tools migrate to the veranda, accompaniedby glistening glasses, the countertop compost bucketand a colorful cadre of shatterproof bowls.

Food emergencies arise, but a speedy responsewill avert disaster. Succulent peaches may collapsewhile simply laying in a bowl on a hot kitchen table.A whirl in the blender with yogurt and ginger savestheir sweetness from sad decay in tall, cool goblets.

At work we have a Solar Oven. This simple tech-nology can power a whole village of kitchens, espe-cially in arid parts of the world, where cooking fuel isscarce in continuous summer. One of our colleaguesbrought in and shared a golden loaf of bread he hadbaked with sunshine.

My Dad had his own summer kitchen, a metalkettle with legs and a lid, outside the regular kitchendoor. With his hot mitt, platter and tongs he grilledthe summer suppers of my youth, while Mom slicedup and mixed inside. I did not inherit the Grill Gene,but I’m always happy to contribute some fine fish orsausage to a dinner invitation when friends fire uptheir coals.

I remember a long-ago summer visit in a lean-tokitchen with a wood stove, attached to the housewhere my Grandma’s father had cleared a farm out of

Minnesota forest on a bend in the St. Louis River, athousand miles from here. He was an ore miner inthe open pits of the Iron Range, north of LakeSuperior, and he also worked his land summernights and weekends. That second job put food onthe table, and it refreshed Great-Grampa’s spirit,from his long days toiling underground. In a memo-

ry over half a century old, I see a little girl in a sailordress, puzzled by the extra kitchen outside an unfa-miliar house, and fascinated by big-boy cousins whocould make a real fire in their Grandma’s funny oven.

Celebrations for best friends born in the midsum-mer month of Leo require birthday baking, no matterhow hot it is. I like to drink a cup of coffee with the10 o’clock weather on the kitchen TV and then getout the cookbook and cake ingredients. Cranking upthe oven in midnight’s relative cool, the heat is bal-anced by a breeze from the ceiling fan, songs of treefrogs and cicadas, and late-night black and white vin-tage movies. It’s a multi-media menu in the all-nighter kitchen.

Tofu Salad, my float-trip specialty, is made withkitchen scissors. Black olives, fresh parsley and cher-ry tomatoes are a snap to snip on a gravel bar.Sprinkle these pieces with garlic granules and mixinto mashed tofu with a silver fork. Hand off the bowlwith a bag of corn chips and flee the floating kitchenfor the paradise of your canoe or – even better – yourFun Noodle.

By the Dog Days of August, the ground aroundour screen door is golden with leaflets, first poignantheralds of the approaching cool-down season. Almosttime for the big pot to return to the stove from itssummer home deep in the cabinet, for the first cere-monial soup of autumn. Tomato-lentil will be sim-mering soon, savory and rich with plenty of pesto,fruit of the final fragrant fling in my summer kitchen.

Jean Ponzi hosts two weekly smorgasboards ofGreen radio conversation. Tune in Mondays 7-8 p.m.for “Earthworms “ on FM-88 KDHX and Sundays 1-2 p.m. to “Growing Green St. Louis” on the Big 550KTRS.

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by Diane Beaver, USGBC-Missouri GatewayChapter Program Committee Member

e find ourselves in an everchanging world of informationand thought processes with

regard to the way we live andthe spaces we inhabit. Howcan we make sure these interi-or environments are safe? Arewe doing the best we can inmaking decisions that affectour health and the environ-ment long term?

When interior finish prod-ucts and furniture are specifiedat the beginning of a project alot of thought is put into whatwill be used in terms of aes-thetics. Many times architectsand designers are asked to cutcosts. Now more than ever,this is the case, as we are urgedto reduce the up-front cost of aproject, while keeping thedesign intent and attaining themost healthy and eco-friendlyenvironments for occupants..Specification decisions forinterior building materials aremade based on the latest knowledge of theproducts available. This information is provid-ed by many sectors in the building industry.

Many industries are improving techniquesin the production of their goods - from thematerials they use to the finishing productsapplied to the disposal of the production waste.Shipping and installation are also importantconsiderations to be made in the design speci-

fication process. And chemicals used in allphases of production and installation havechanged in recent years. How is the furniturewe specify produced? What does it really meanwhen a carpet claims to contain recycled con-tent? What chemicals are in the adhesives used

to install flooring, carpet andother surface materials? Howwill the selections made tofinish an interior spaceimpact the future occupantsof these spaces?

Get some answers tothese questions at the July9th meeting of the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter!A panel discussion will fea-ture Industry professionalsrepresenting commercial fur-niture, carpet, surfaces andadhesive and chemical prod-ucts. They will discuss whatis new in green and sustain-able products in these indus-tries and help us to be moreproactive in finding andusing them. This is an oppor-tunity to ask questions andunderstand some of the termsused to describe processes

and classify products. Please join us from 5:30 to 7:30pm on

Tuesday July 9th at the Sheet Metal WorkersLocal 36, 2319 Chouteau, Suite 200 St LouisMO 63103!

To learn more or to RSVP, visit www.usgbc-mogateway.org or give us a call at 314-577-0854.

Building Materials – Why They MatterDiscussion July 9 At Chapter Meeting

WMany industriesare improvingtechniques in

the production of their goods -

from the materials they

use to the finishing

products appliedto the disposal

of the production waste.

s more American’s look toimprove their healthy foodoptions by growing their ownfood, rain barrels have been

making a comeback among even novice gar-deners. Collected for non-potable use, rainwater is a freeresource that has been vastlyunderutilized.

Like fresh vegetables fromthe garden, rainwater isunprocessed. According to theAmerican Rainwater CatchmentAssociation, rainwater is prefer-able to treated drinking water foruse on plants. Unprocessed rain-water is low in sodium and chlo-ramine and is fluoride free. Justone-quarter inch of rain on a 400sq foot roof space is enough tofill an entire rain barrel.

Using rainwater for irriga-tion helps conserve public and private drinkingwater supplies and saves on the energy andcosts associated with pumping and treatingdrinking water. The use of rain barrels alsoreduces storm-water runoff which helps to pro-tect our streams and lakes from pollution anderosion. Because of the enormous amount ofenergy used in pumping and treating water, thishelps saves on energy cost for local water utili-ties and its customers. In addition, capturing

and using rainwater onsite means less stress onpipes and pumps, thus prolonging their longevi-ty.

To get even more rain barrels in use in theSt. Louis, RainReserve, in partnership with St.Louis Go Green will be offering a truck-load

sale on Saturday, July 27th in St.Louis and Sunday, July 28th inLake St. Louis. The use of adiverter with a rain barrel pre-vents access to standing waterwhich can be a breeding groundfor mosquitos.

The 60-gallon rain barrels areavailable in four colors and eachcomes with a downspout divert-er kit. Diverters make mainte-nance simpler and allow expan-sion to a two barrel system onone downspout. A completerain barrel system , typically$164.99 plus shipping, will beavailable for $99.99 plus tax ifpre-ordered online and $109.99

for walk-up purchases. Each system includes allthe parts for a complete rain barrel system andan instruction manual for installation.

The event is open to all residents of the St.Louis Region. Due to the expected demand andlimited supply, the public is being encouragedto pre-order online.

For more information or to pre-order visitwww.rainreserve.com/STL.

St. Louis Rain Barrel SalePlanned For July 27-28

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ummer in St. Louis has arrived and

there is plenty to do in the Gateway

City. Here are some of our sugges-

tions for every member of the family.

We have something for everyone!

• Create a memory or keepsake at YuCanDu Art

Studio in Webster Groves. YuCanDu offers art

camps, workshops, art parties and open studio

time for getting in touch with your inner artist.

• Spend a couple of days at Trout Lodge YMCA

of the Ozarks and let the adventure begin! Stay

in a lakeside or woodside cabin or enjoy a gue-

stroom in the lodge. Meals are family style and

the fun is for everyone.

• Explore and experience the wonders of The

Magic House St. Louis Children’s Museum in

Kirkwood. Pack your imagination and enjoy spe-

cial events, summer camps, art programs and

family programs like Fitness Fun Fridays this

summer.

• Learn about the hidden history of pharaohs,

mummies and pyramids at the Saint Louis

Science Center’s Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets,

Modern Science exhibit. Through hands-on

challenges, authentic artifacts and guidance from

real archaeologists, visitors will unearth the mys-

teries of Egypt, its culture and its people.

• Catch a live stage show at the Muny like

Nunsense, South Pacific, Les Miserables,

Mary Poppins or Westside Story! I understand

they have new fans for those hot summer

evenings!

• Stop by Schlafly Bottleworks or the Tap Room

for some good food and drink. And check out the

Farmers Market Wednesdays 4-7pm and the

Summer Garden Event July 25.

• Enjoy a cool beverage, some great pub food,

and watch the Cardinals at one of Llywelyn’s

Pub’s five locations metrowide. Remember,

Llywelyn’s is Celtic for Good Times!

• And how about an authentic Italian pastry to sat-

isfy your summer sweet tooth at Piccione Pastry

in the U City Loop? This new pastry shop is the

talk of the town!

• Wet your whistle with some tasty Urban

Chestnut Brewing Company craft beer. Stop by

their brewery in Midtown Alley, enjoy their pop-

ular bier garden or pick some UCBC brews at

your local grocer!

• Before the Muny, or just for that special sum-

mer picnic, stop in to The Art of Entertaining in

Webster Groves for a great take out picnic for two

or more this summer!

More Summer Fun on pages 8-9

Summer Fun Guide

SEat, Drink, Explore, Experience, Enjoy!



• When the weather gets really hot, you should

try some Ice Frappes and Chilled Soup from

Choice St. Louis where food is delicious and

healthy!

• Take a short trip down I-55 to historic St.

Genevieve, Missouri and enjoy the old French

town while stopping to shop, eat and explore

the many restaurants, gift and antique shops. A

great day trip! Or stay overnight in a Bed &

Breakfast!

• At Bixby’s restaurant inside the Missouri

History Museum in Forest Park, the new

Summer Menu is sure to please your palate.

Enjoy lunch, dinner or Sunday Brunch. And

check out the Missouri History Museum, too!

• If you are looking for a place that will feed

you healthy food and help you learn how to

live a healthier life, then check out PuraVegan

Cafe & Yoga this summer. They have classes

in healthy living as well as Vegan fare.

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We’re All Still KidsIn The Summer

very month I love to write thisARTful Living column. I digthrough mountains of informationto bring you insights into the arts in

our area. But, when it warmed up today, I realizedthat it’s truly summer in St. Louis…….and thatchanges things.

For over 20 years, it’s been my privilege to teachsummer art enrichment classes. I spend mostdays, from June into August, teaching art classesfor various school districts, arts councils and St.Louis Community College, to students of allages from primary grades to adult.

It’s a job I don’t take lightly. I consider it a privi-lege because I never know which of my petite stu-dents might be a Picasso, Michelangelo, Cassator Shakespeare in the making. With that possibil-ity in mind, what a privilege it may be to actuallywork with one of these some-day-greats!

Furthermore, I consider it my duty to teach anoth-er generation what I know about the arts. It wasdirectly because of an artist’s visit to my schoolthat I pursued a career in the arts. It’s a career thathas led me around the globe, with incredible expe-riences---and I owe it all to the encouragementprovided by that artist. Living the dream! So, Ithink it’s important to “pay it forward” by encour-aging the next generation of artists.

However, this isn’t a one-sided experience. I gain

so much from my students. They inspire me toview things with new eyes, giving my own art-work a freshness that I couldn’t gain anywhereelse. Young artists, especially, have an enthusiasmthat can’t be bottled. They see joy. They’re neverafraid to try new things. They are willing to exper-

iment and not worry thatthings may not be judged“good.” Have you evernoticed that all 5-year oldswill claim to be artists ordancers, but adults will sel-dom admit to a penchant forthe arts? Why? Just some-thing to ponder…..

I find that most of myyoung students approacheverything with the attitudeof “What if….? Whynot….?” It’s an inspiring,exciting approach to art---and to life.

I encourage you to approachthis summer with the eyes ofa child: experience some-thing new; try your hand atan artistic endeavor anddon’t worry about whether

it’s “good” or not. As the sports-giant Nike onceadvised us: Just do it!

We’ve got a brand-new St. Louis Art Museum toexplore.. Enjoy it! Don’t go there with your “I’msophisticated” attitude. Instead, visit with the eyes

of a child: Be excited. Be surprised. Be awed.

On July 10, enjoy Parties in the Park in Clayton.It’s free; the live music is good. Invite somefriends and enjoy how art can enrich your life.While you’re there, pop over to NorthwestCoffee & Roasting Company, 4510 Maryland, toview the exhibit of Michael Bolton and JoannaHoge’s work, “Fresh Paint & Ink.”

When is the last time you attended an opera? Or,have you ever attended an opera? Union AvenueOpera presents the classic “Madame Butterfly”on July 12-13 and 19-20. Try it-- you’ll like it!Open up; try new things.

Take in an outdoor concert or attend the Muny.Relax and soak it in. That’s what summer art is allabout: the new experience, the enrichment of life.

As long as we’re discussing childlike artisticenthusiasm, I want to tip you off to Joe Mohr’snew book of JoeM’s poems entitled Robots +Bike = Kitten. Let me explain: I never reviewbooks….never….it’s my rule. When I receivedthe info about this book, I’ll admit I put it into afolder and planned to forget about it. But rules aremeant to be broken and, when I read a few of Joe’spoems, I found an innocence and yet insightful-ness that was touching. Although geared for chil-dren. Robots+Bike=Kitten is right on track forany age. From Treehouse Publishing, Joe Mohr’spoems are a collection of verse and art…..and Ilike ‘em! You will, too.

Unleash your inner child this summer. Art makeslife better, so open up to art: dance, paint a picture,write a poem. Catch a firefly; eat a popsicle.Experience something new, and don’t worry if it’s“good” or not. Just do it.

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T.M.MacLOWE: EVERYBODY IS HAPPY

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SUMMER ART CAMPS

For all ages; Yucandu Art Studio, 20 Allen Avenue;for info, call 314-963-4400 or visitwww.yucandu.com.

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HAP PHILLIPS & NITA TURNAGE

Installation by muralists; Millstone Gallery atCOCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, for info, call 314-561-4868 or visit www.cocastl.org.

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7:30 p.m.; free; Missouri Botanical Garden; for info,visit www.mobot.org/events/whitaker.

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Visit galleries, museums, etc.; free; 5-9 p.m.

July 7, 14, 21, 28

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Free; 1-4 p.m.; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, visitwww.slam.org.

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Live music concert; free; 5-8 p.m.; on Centralbetween Forsyth and Maryland in Clayton; for info,314-726-3033 or visit www.partiesinthepark.org.

July 11-28

SUMMER ART SALE

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July 12-13, 19-20

UNION AVENUE OPERA:

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8 p.m.; 733 N. Union Avenue; for info, call 314-361-2881 or visit www.unionavenueopera.org.

July 13

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Pulizer & Contemporary Art Museum buildings;free; 1 p.m.; meet inside CAM lobby, 3750Washington; for info, call 314-754-1850 or visitwww.pulitzerarts.org.

July 13

BOOGIE WOOGIE PIANO DUO:

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Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main in St. Charles;tickets $20; 7:30 p.m.; for info, call 626- 255-0270or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.

July 18

EXHIBITION BOOKSHELF: GREEN

The Pulitzer & Left Bank Books explore authors’use of color in books; free; 7-8:30 p.m.; Free & opento the public; inside the Pulitzer galleries; 3716Washington; limited space: RSVP to PhilipMatthews at [email protected].

July 19-20

SUMMER MUSICAL: IN THE HEIGHTS

COCA, Trinity Ave., for tickets and info, call 314-725-6555 ext. 130 or visit www.cocastl.org.

July 19

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Sample “Madam Butterfly” by Union AvenueOpera, tango and cha-cha demonstrations andlessons; Latin music by Tumbao Tropical; ThirdDegree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar; for info, call314-367-4527 or visit www.stlglass.com.

July 19-August 18

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Presented by Stages St. Louis, 444 ChesterfieldPkwy.; for tickets or info, call 314-821-2407 or visitwww.stagesstlouis.org.

July 20

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July 25

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Films: Marfa Voices (’07), The Artist’s Studio:Donald Judd (’72), Donald Judd’s Marfa, Texas(’96); free; 8 p.m.; The Pulitzer, 3750 Washington;for info, visit www.pulitzerarts.org.

July 27

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hoosing a school or educational philoso-phy for their children is one of the mostimportant decisions parents can make. It

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For those parents who are looking at educationaloptions for their children, Montessori is often at thetop of their list of considerations, but understandingwhat Montessori means is an important first step.

Montessori is an educational philosophy devel-oped by the Italian physician and educator Dr. MariaMontessori, which began in 1907 and is currentlypracticed in an estimated 20,000 schools world-wide—serving children from birth through age 18years. In the United States, more than 4,000 inde-pendent schools, as well as many public schools, usethe Montessori approach.

“I have studied the child. I have taken what thechild has given me and expressed it, and that is whatis called the Montessori method.” –MariaMontessori

Montessori is a respectful, child-centeredapproach to education. It is based on the premise thatchildren naturally love to learn. Montessori class-rooms provide carefully designed “prepared envi-ronments” for optimal learning and are characterizedby beauty, order, reality, simplicity and accessibility.

Highly-trained professionals, Montessori teach-ers generally receive a full year of training beyond abachelor’s degree. They provide individual andsmall group instruction. Under the guidance of aMontessori teacher, children engage with the manyscientifically-developed didactic materials thatencourage exploration and enhance the development

of essential cognitive skills. Children learn to col-laborate and work together in mixed-age class-rooms. Long, uninterrupted periods of work providechildren the freedom to progress at their own paceand rhythm, with no upper limits on learning.Children in Montessori develop the qualities neededfor success in the twenty-first century, includinginnovation, collaboration and a global context.

Modern research supports what Dr. Montessoridiscovered through scientific observation: hands-onlearning best develops the growing mind. Studieshave shown a clear social and academic advantagefor children in Montessori primary (ages three to sixyears). A study published in the September 29, 2006issue of the journal Science showed that Montessorifive-year-olds had better math and reading skills,better social skills and better “executive function,”which is key to handling difficult or novel situations.Study authors Angeline Lillard, a University ofVirginia professor of psychology, and Nicole Else-Quest, a former graduate student in psychology atthe University of Wisconsin, also found thatMontessori elementary students produced essaysthat were “significantly more creative and … [used]significantly more sophisticated sentence struc-tures.”

Each Montessori school offers programs for dif-ferent age ranges, including infants/toddlers (birth toage 3 or 16 months to age 3), primary (3 to 6 years),elementary (first through sixth grade) and adoles-cents (seventh and eighth grades). Montessorischools generally provide families a supportiveenvironment and opportunities to be involved with acommunity of people with a shared commitment toprovide the very best for their children.

With more than 100 years of continual practice,Montessori education is in increasing demandworldwide. We are fortunate to have Montessorischools in the St. Louis area that provide childrenwith the opportunity to engage in their task of “self-construction” in a peaceful, calm and productiveenvironment.

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t. Louisans have a love affair withMichigan. Everyone knows someone whovacations in the Mitten State. Other thanliving in Grand Rapids when I was a tod-

dler and a brief trip to Mackinaw Island in my early20s, I had not really experienced what Michigan has tooffer. So when I got an emailed press release about anew “Green” resort development in South Haven, itpicqued my interest. The next thing I knew, my wifeNiki and I were guests of Harbor Club South Haven.We were housed in the Wildflower Cottage, one oftheir new EnergySmart® homes. Harbor Club is a 40-acre riverfront development in South Haven featuringresidential homes, vacation rental cottages and a beau-tiful 110 slip marina. Lake Michigan is a short twoblock walk away.

The Wildflower Cottage is the prototype of theEnergySmart homes currently planned and being builtat Harbor Club. It is available for rental, or as a homebuilder you can choose this eco-friendly design.Harbor Club has adopted the following GreenInitiative:

“With the rising cost of energy and the increasedfocus on environmental responsibility in our everydaylives, Harbor Club has developed our green initiativeprogram with the primary goal to offer affordable,energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly homesto our homeowners. Harbor Club is no stranger to theeco-friendly movement. From the early stages of ourdevelopment, we went to great lengths to respect andprotect the natural integrity of the land. Our propertyincludes preserved woodlands and wetlands, trans-planted trees, native natural plantings and vast greenopen spaces. And now our green initiative applies thissame forward thinking philosophy to our homes.

“With this initiative, we have redefined the way webuild homes by applying eco-friendly principles toevery step of the construction process. The design ofeach home, the way they are built and the buildingmaterials we use all reflect our increased focus on theenvironment. We have partnered with EnergySmart®Building Systems, a company that has created state-of-the-art construction techniques combined with the cut-ting-edge building materials.

“Homes feature renewable energy technologies,including geo-thermal heating and cooling, solar andwind power which reduce their carbon footprint andlower utility costs. Our homes are built to qualify forLEED certification and also qualify for federal taxcredits.”

The Harbor Club property is indeed dedicated topreserving nature. Our first morning we were wakenedby the gobbling of a rafter of wild turkey outside ourcottage while a herd of deer munched down their blue-grass breakfast in the lot next to ours. A bright blue skyand billowy white fair weather clouds were the back-drop for a flock of Canada geese in perfect formation.We felt like we were staying in a nature preserve.

The cottage was a beautifully-appointed, 4 bed-room, 3 bath Arts & Crafts style home with all thecreature comforts; t.v.s, fireplace, modern kitchen, etc.A real home away from home. And Green, too -- anEnergySmart Home!

Just a short walk from our Harbor Club “Smart”cottage lies Lake Michigan with miles and miles ofbeautiful sand beaches, flittering shorebirds and lakecool breezes. We walked the beach south into thedowntown of South Haven where we became curioustourists. If you like quaint, friendly lakeside hamletswith numerous shops and eateries to please about any-one on the planet, then South Haven is for you. It is theperfect picturesque postcard town with a beautiful har-bor, sailboats and yes, a long pier and lighthouse. Wefelt like characters in a Norman Rockwell painting.And we loved every minute of it. Our walk throughtown included a stop at the famous Blueberry Store.Like its name implies, you can get anything blueberryhere. (This is blueberry country.) I got some blueberrydonuts (Yum) and a bottle of blueberry barbecue sauce

for my brother, the gourmet cook. We checked outDucy’s General Store, which is known for its rugs andwall clocks. There must be a couple thousand wallclocks and rugs in this historic four-story building. Wefound it oddly interesting as we explored its manystaircases and endless rooms. Moving on …we thenpicked up some Olive Oil at the Olive Cart and a set ofowl salt and pepper shakers for our daughter at one ofthe many gift shops. And to top it all off we had lunchat the very famous Clementine’s restaurant in the heartof downtown. This important piece of South Haven

history offers a great catch-of-the-day (usually Perch)and they even brew their own craft beer. My kind ofplace!

And the trip would not be complete without a strollalong the Black River marina down to the Harbor andthe long stretch on the pier to the iconic red lighthouse.Lake Michigan looms large from the pier, with gullsscreeching and sailboats making their way into and outof the harbor. This is a great place to sit and watch theworld go by. A bright and cheerful piece of Americana.

Anytime of year is a good time to visit SouthHaven and Harbor Club. We visited in late summer butthis is a four season destination. If you are a boatingenthusiast, this is boating heaven. But even forlandlovers like us, Harbor Club has everything youneed, sealed with a green kiss. This trip certainly

showed us why so many St. Louisans love Michigan. “South Haven is proud to be known as the

‘Blueberry Capital of the World’ because Michigan,and particularly Van Buren County, ranks as thenation's leading producer of the crop,” states the SouthHaven tourist brochures.

“The 50th Anniversary Celebration of the NationalBlueberry Festival will be August 8-11, 2013. Thisfour-day festival will be held in various locations inand out of doors in South Haven. Many events takeplace overlooking South Haven's picturesque harbor,the 110-year-old Lighthouse and Lake Michigan.

“This is a very family-friendly event with activi-ties for all ages to enjoy! Plus, most all events are freeand open to the public.

“Top events are a Kids' blueberry pie eating con-test on Friday, top-tier free evening entertainmentthroughout the festival, blueberry pancake breakfasts,Saturday and Sunday, Blueberry Festival Parade onSaturday, Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday and Sunday,Downtown Sidewalk Sales, Blueberry Festival CookOff, 5K Run/Walk on Saturday and Rotary Club Fly-in, Classic Car Show and Pancake Breakfast at SouthHaven Regional Airport.”

If you are looking for a great place to visit orto build that vacation or retirement retreat, just 6to 7 hours from St. Louis, check out Harbor ClubSouth Haven at www.harborclubsh.com or call866-562-3630 to arrange a visit. You can also visitthe South Haven website for area information atwww.southhaven.org. and enjoy the blueberries!

Destinations: Harbor Club South HavenNow I Know Why St. Louisans Love Michigan So Much!

(above left) The 110-year-old lighthouse at the end of the pier in South Haven. (above right) The famous Blueberry Store in the downtown shopping district. (below left) The EnergySmart Wildflower Cabin in Harbor Club South Haven. (below right) A lone sailboat makes it way back to the marina at sunset over Lake Michigan.

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n the late 90s a small group of women gath-ered to celebrate the summer solstice. Theyhungered to create an experience of thenuminous that was vital and fresh, whilealso being rooted in ancient wisdom. Theydidn’t know what they were doing, exactly.

They didn’t let that stop them from dancing out intothe night, a night filled with anticipation and hope.

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Words have power. Words give rise to emotions.Emotions flow into the MultiVerse and create ourreality. How do I know this? Because last summer, Istood with a group of women, including my Mom(who was also at that first gathering)…inside anancient circle of moss-covered stones. In Ireland.The day after the summer solstice. Listening to Noirin

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Kimberly Schneider is the author of EverythingYou Need Is Right Here: Five Steps to ManifestingMagic and Miracles. She teaches Communication atWashington University and is a regular contributor toGreat Day St. Louis TV. Kimberly and Mary Lou planto return to Ireland next summer for their third week-long retreat exploring Celtic Spirituality, includingthe power of poetry to awaken the soul. RequestKimberly’s free Conscious Manifestation eCourse atwww.KimberlySchneider.com and you will alsoreceive a sample chapter of her book!

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Navigating the Uncharted Emotions of Grief... Part 2

Grief: A Hole in the SoulIn last months column I shared the following:Grief is not something you just "get over;"you have to "go through it."I suggested: “Eight Steps to Navigate theUncharted Emotions of Grief”:1. Acceptance…accepting life on life’s terms.2. Healing starts within…God has created you

to be able to deal with death and loss.3. It is a natural response…Grief work is not a

sign of weakness.4. You Cannot Do It Alone…You need the

support/participation of others/it is not a burden to those who love you.

5. It is a Spiritual Issue (Faith/Hope/Love)…Dealing with death is a sacred opportunity.

6. Takes time…There is no finish line/you learnto integrate your life with the loss of a loved one.

7. You need a Plan…For the stability of “Purpose”, “Meaning” and “Hope”.

8. God’s Grace and Healing…Asking God to guide you!

You can't do it alone. There is a tapestry thatweaves through your life that connects you to others

that share the same loss. You can't do it without yourfaith. God is amazing in the ways He can empowerus and strengthen us to heal and to transcend pain.You can walk through the valley of the shadow ofdeath. You can find comfort and peace. Life anddeath belong together in spite of the pain that cancome from both. You can pass through The Dark ofthe Night and make it to The Light of a New Day.

Have you ever fallen through ice on a lake or apond? It's a terrifying experience. As you plungedownward and look up, everywhere the snow andice is will appear bright from the translucent effectof light penetrating the ice. If you don't know thelaw of physics you could make a terrible mistake. Itwould be typical to start swimming for all that light,but you wouldn't get out. You could hit your head onthe ice and be knocked out. You only have a fewmoments to do the right thing. What you should dois quickly look for the place on the surface that isdark and black. Where the hole is. From underneathas you are looking up, light will hit the water andreflect away, thus creating a block to the light. So, ifyou're going to get out, you have to swim for thedarkness.

I would leave you with that thought. To deal withgrief, we have to be willing to swim for the dark-ness. It is only through the experiencing of grief thatwe come to grief's healing. God made us to with-stand this. We need to honor the rules of life anddeath and to respond to grief as a natural part of life.We need to discover the healing power of grief thatcan come. May God richly bless you as you "swimfor the darkness." If I can help you, call me.

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Two decades ago, hypnosis was generally usedonly for smoking and weight loss. My own moth-er used hypnosis to finally quit 25 years ago. Theface of hypnosis has changed a lot in those 25 years.Approximately 80 percent of individuals were stagehypnotists (for entertainment purposes ) or hobby-ists, today the figures have reversed themselveswith 80 percent hypnotists and 20 percent stage orhobbyists.

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Q: Is Chlorella good for you and can I take

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by Simon Yu, MD

ccidents happen. We accept the

reality of them as is and we usual-

ly move on. On the other hand,

accidental discovery is another

story. For some people, they ask questions like,

“why me?” Or keep asking for a deeper mean-

ing: Is this really an accident or a message to

understand? An accident is a fertile ground to find out if

you are a pessimist or optimist.

Tom Jacobs, story teller from Kansas City, recently

told a story about a pessimist and optimist: Two sales

men were assigned to Africa in the early years of the

shoe industry to sell their shoes. One week later, one

salesman telegrammed to his boss, “Business situation

in Africa is hopeless. Nobody wears shoes”. On the

other side of the continent, the other salesman excitedly

telegrammed to his boss, “Unlimited potential in Africa.

Nobody wears shoes!”

I don’t know about you but I would rather be an

optimist. I always encourage my patients to look at the

bright side and be cautiously optimistic no matter how

grim their conditions might be. Hope is a powerful dri-

ving force to promote healing. Pessimists do not call

themselves pessimists. Just realists.

Today, I saw a 77 year old patient with a history of

chronic pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis and rheuma-

toid arthritis with a recent diagnosis of stage one bladder

cancer. She has been depressed and joined a cancer sup-

port group because of feeling a sense of hopelessness.

After a long discussion, I told her how lucky she is

that her lung and rheumatoid conditions have been sta-

ble and she has only a relatively benign early stage of

bladder cancer. I told her if you are going to have can-

cer, this is the kind of cancer to have and she should be

thankful. All of a sudden, her doom and gloom mood

was lifted with a broad smile. The rest of our session

was uplifting.

The AutismOne 2013 conference was held in

Chicago during Memorial Day weekend. I was invited

to give a talk on parasites, allergies. and autism. Autism

is not my field. I usually see adults as an Internist.

However, beginning in 2012, I have been seeing autistic

children with rather interesting responses. In May 2013,

I wrote an article about a medical hypothesis of a rela-

tionship between parasite infection and autism in prepa-

ration for my lecture for the AutismOne conference.

I attended a full day of lectures and was awestruck

by the thousands of autism parents from all over the

country attending the lectures. Multiple lectures were

conducted by many autism specialists at the same time

covering a large variety of topics. This conference was

driven by a grass roots movement of parents with a hope

to help their children. Here is a short synopsis of the lec-

tures.

Dr. Anju Usman, MD from the Chicago

area covered gut-brain connection and

biofilms by pathogens in the gut. Symptoms

such as depression, anxiety, poor attention

and focus, and obsessive compulsive behav-

iors may be related to the delicate balance of

bugs which produce a mucous slime known

as biofilm.

Andreas Ludwig Kalcker, Ph.D. Bio-

Physicist from Spain, who studied under German bio-

physicist Fritz Albert Popp, Ph.D., discussed parasites in

depth. He demonstrated a successful treatment for more

than 65 children around the world with his parasite pro-

tocol over a one year period.

Kerry Rivera, from Mexico, one of the main leaders

of the group running the AutismOne conference, showed

many cases of successfully treated autistic children

including her child. She has been using chlorine dioxide

in conjunction with diet, nutritional supplements, detox,

and hyperbaric oxygen.

By the time I presented my medical hypothesis on

parasite infection and autism, they had already had

numerous discussions about parasites and had been say-

ing all along how parasite infection might be one of the

major underlying problems for autism that has been

overlooked. I felt like I was repeating what had already

been presented.

Dr. Andreas Kalcker and Kerry Rivera collaborated

using chlorine dioxide for two years with prescribed par-

asite medications, albendazole and pyrantel pamoate, to

turn around autistic children. Professionally, I have no

experience using chlorine dioxide on my patients. The

difference with my therapy was that I was using

acupuncture meridian assessment as a guide to detect

and treat parasites.

If what they are reporting is even partially true for

these autistic children, it would be a major breakthrough

in the autism community. Some of the audience was cry-

ing in excitement but some were skeptical and saying it

sounded too good to be true. I could feel the excitement

of the audience but also a sense of fear that Kerri Rivera

and Andreas Ludwig Kalcker will be attacked by special

interest groups. Chlorine dioxide is too inexpensive to a

fault.

Is this an accidental finding leading into an acciden-

tal cure for autism? It is too early to tell but any chronic

medical conditions like cancer, heart disease, diabetes,

arthritis, Alzheimer’s dementia, or autism seems driven

by epigenetic influences from environmental toxins,

parasites, hidden dental problems, and faulty diet and

nutrition.

I spent several hours with Andreas Kalcker after our

lectures were over. We found a common ground for

treating parasites: his experience as a bio-physicist and

my experience as a military medical officer. Few people

truly understand and are aware of the magnitude of par-

asite problems. This man was very passionate to rescue

these children from the scourge of autism.

Kerri Rivera just published a book called Healing

Autism. I just finished the book. This book is for every-

one but especially for both autism parents and all med-

ical professionals involved in the care of autistic chil-

dren. The book contains much important information

that is not available in the main stream autism commu-

nity.

Most pediatricians might be sympathetic but they

are rather pessimistic regarding the care of autistic chil-

dren. Andreas Kalcker and Kerri Rivera are true opti-

mists in the midst of skeptics and pessimists. They see

unlimited potential for the cure for autism based on diet,

nutrition, and parasite eradications using chlorine diox-

ide and parasite medications. If you want to know more

about autism and what is possible, I highly recommend

reading Healing Autism by Kerri Rivera. The book

explains in detail the Kelcker parasite protocol.

Dr. Simon Yu, M.D. is a Board Certified Internist.

He practices Internal Medicine with an emphasis on

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story & photo by Linda Wiggen Kraft

magine a house with walls made of sunflow-

ers and a ceiling of morning glories. Each

morning the easterly facing sunflowers greet

the day and blue trumpets of glory welcome

the sun. If we could all be so lucky as to spend some

days and nights in such a home.

For some lucky children and adults this experi-

ence is reality not fantasy. This heavenly home was

made famous in the

book Sunflower

Houses by Sharon

Lovejoy first pub-

lished in 1991. The

author collected gar-

dening stories from

elderly women and

men. One women

described growing

up in Kansas where

each summer her

mother scratched

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enter in. Then sun-

flower and morning

glory seeds were

planted along the outline of the house. As the strong

stalks of the sunflowers grew, they supported the

vines. When the sunflowers were tall enough, strings

were placed across the ceiling space and the morning

glories grew across.

I love the idea of sunflower houses. Many sun-

flower houses have been created over the years and

images can be found online. A friend created one in

her daughter’s elementary school years ago and I

spent a day loving the inside and outside. This year I

finally got to plant a sunflower house for two young

boys as a way to surround their sandbox area with

blooming yellow sunflower like plants.

Most sunflower houses are grown with familiar

annual sunflower seeds, helianthus annuus, which are

native to the Americas. There are other sunflower like

plants that can be used. For the sunflower house I

planted I used a native perennial, cup plant, with

small composite sunflower like flowers and very

strong tall stems. These plants will provide shade and

attract wildlife. Being perennials they will come back

each year. Cup plant, silphium perfoliatum, grows

about 8 feet tall. It is called cup plant because the area

where the leaves and stem meet holds water like a

cup, thereby providing moisture for birds and insects.

Cup plant is considered one of the best plants to

attract birds and insects by providing food, shelter

and water.

In my own gardens, I don’t have a sunflower

house, but there are many sunflowers. I throw sun-

flower birdseed onto the garden beds in the winter.

The birds and other animals leave behind some seeds

that germinate. The plants that grow have smaller

flowers then the big sunflower seed heads, but the

goldfinches and other creatures don’t mind the size.

They also like the cup plants that grow along the side

of my house providing something for them and enjoy-

ment for me as I watch them out my window.

Linda Wiggen Kraft is a landscape designer

whose work centers around holistic and sustainable

gardens. She is also a mandala artist and workshop

leader. Visit Linda Wiggen Kraft’s blog:

www.CreativityForTheSoul.com/blog. Her website

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story & photo by Cindy Gilberg

one are the wildflowers of spring thatwere so welcome after the long winter.Now nature is cranking up the heat andwith that comes a whole new array of

flowering native plants. Beesand other pollinating insectsare actively searching forpollen and nectar. Birds arebusy pursuing many of theseand other insects to feed theiryoung. It is a time of abun-dance and the natural worldis buzzing with activity andis full of color provided byflowers, butterflies and birds.

Plan a walk at ShawNature Reserves and exploreall the habitats it has to offer—prairie, glade, wetland andwoodland. The Whitmire Wildflower Garden offers aglimpse of many native plants in an easily accessiblefive acre area complete with meandering paths andbenches to enjoy. Take along not only water but a fieldguide to flowers as well as a set of binoculars forobserving shy birds and other wildlife. Many of theplants you will see can be added to home landscapes bymatching the light and soil requirements (wet vs. dry orshade vs. sun).

In the woodlands, large patches of soft pink tallphlox (Phlox paniculata) lend a mild sweet fragrance tothe air. Complementing the scene are the blooms of pur-ple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) and blue skullcap(Scuttelaria incana). Here and there are the tall whitespikes of black cohosh (Cimicifuga)and tall blue lark-spur (Delphinium exaltatum). Both of these are strikingaccents, resembling exclamation points that stand talland sway in summer breezes. Early blooming elm-leaf

goldenrods are beginning to show their bright yellowsprays of flowers by the end of July, tempting all sortsof pollinating insects to come visit. All of this visual dis-play is set against the lush green foliage of woodlandsedges and ferns.

A walk through the prairie or glade is best doneearly in the morning to takeadvantage of the cooler tem-peratures and exquisitemorning light. Amongst theprairie grasses are the roundflowers of rattlesnake master(Eryngium yuccifolium) andpink-lavender spikes ofprairie blazing star (Liatrispychnostachya). Butterfliesare attracted to these as wellas the orange clusters of but-

terfly milkweed (Asclepiastuberosa), yellow coneflowers(Rudbeckia/Ratibida) and

sunflowers (Helianthus/Heliopsis) that brighten thescene. Occasionally one can spot the shorter wild petu-nia (Ruellia humilis) with its pale lavender flowers orthe white flowers of wild quinine (Parthenium).

These too will fade away in time and fall-bloominggoldenrods, asters and sunflowers will finish the paradeof native flowers that marches through the seasons. Planto take a walk to see what blooms in all the seasons—this is the best way to add much needed color and habi-tat value to your own garden.

Cindy Gilberg is a Missouri native and horticultur-ist whose work includes design and consulting, teachingand writing. Much of her work focuses on native plants,habitat gardens and rain gardens. Cindy’s projectsinclude work at Shaw Nature Reserve and its NativePlant School, the Shaw Profes-sional Landscape Seriesand the Deer Creek Watershed Alliance. You can ontactCindy at 314-630-1004 or [email protected].

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• Kelp liquid and dry• Seed meals• Organic Composts• Organic Soils• Organic Fertilizers• Organic Chicken Food• Organic insect controls

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Order ahead and pick up on one of these dates: April 13th, May 11th, June 8thOrders must be placed one week prior to the delivery date

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eneficial organisms attack pests,not people, plants, or pets.Beneficials are not pesticides;they need some lead time to

work. They should be used as part of an inte-grated system of pest management which alsoincludes fertilizing, hygienic cultural practices,planting pest-resistant varieties, inter-cropping,proper irrigation, monitoring, tapping, ect. For maxi-mum effectiveness, beneficial releases should beginwhen pest densities are at a low to medium levels. Ifyour pest problem is already severe, it may be better toapply safe, short-residual to kill a portion of the pestsand then introduce the beneficials.

PArAsItIC WAsPs: Target Pests: The eggs ofmore than 200 pests, including borers, webworm, loop-ers, leafworm, fruitworm, cutworm, bollworm andarmyworm (except beet armyworm).

How to Use: Release immediately upon receipt.Release Trichogramma at first flight of moths and every7-10 days thereafter until infestation subsides. It is bestto release in the early morning or evening. Suspend thecards out of direct sunlight, below plant tops or in treeswhere moths have been seen. Cards or squares can beput on stakes or hung from the edge of a pot. Do nottouch the eggs. Leave the cards in place for at least 7days to allow all eggs to hatch.

Green LACeWInG: Target Pests: aphids,mealybugs, spider mites, leafhopper nymphs, motheggs, scales, thrips, and whiteflies.

How To Use: In gardens and greenhouses, releaseeggs at approximately 1,000 eggs/2,000 sq. ft. Once thelarvae emerge, they will feed for 1-3 weeks before theybecome adults. For farms release 5,000 to 50,000 peracre depending upon infestation. The adults eat onlyhoney, pollen, and nectar, which they need to reproduce.Repeated releases every 7-10 days will be most effectiveif the infestation is severe. It is recommended to releaseGreen lacewing at the beginning of each season with atwo week interval to establish a preventative colony.

PrAyInG MAntIs: Target: Most pestinsects, mites and insect eggs. Mantids eatvarious aphids, leafhoppers, mosquitoes,caterpillars and other soft-bodied insectswhen young. As adults they will eat largerinsects, beetles, grasshoppers, crickets andother pest insects.

How To Use: Use 3 cases/5,000 sq. ft. or10-100 cases/acre. Where to place mantidegg cases: Attach egg cases to branches of

shrubs, trees or other plants at a notch between the trunkor stem and offshoot branch. Egg cases can also beattached with wire or twist ties. Wrap the egg case care-fully and tie to branch in a warm location out of directsunlight. Do not place on the ground as they are easyprey for ants. Mantids can also be hatched inside a paperbag kept in a warm place. After they hatch, they need tobe released before they eat each other!! See ReleaseInstructions Tab above for more detailed release infor-mation. Begin releases during early spring. PrayingMantids can be used in conjunction with other beneficialinsects, however, beware: Praying Mantids will eatother beneficials if pests are not available. They will noteat ladybugs because they are bigger than most otherbeneficial insects.

LAdyBuGs: Target Pests: The ladybug is capableof consuming 40-50 aphids a day but will also eat a widevariety of other insects and larva including scales, mealybugs, leaf hoppers, mites and other soft bodied insectsand their eggs.

How To use: One quart of ladybugs will suffice fora large garden but you may want to use more if the pestdensity is high, Use one gallon for up to 3 acres. Inorchards, use one gallon per acre. Grain crops mayrequire as little as one gallon for every 10 miles. Formelons and cucumbers use one gallon for ever 15 acres.For artichokes, use about 1 gallon for 10 acres. For alfal-fa, a gallon for 10 acres arounf the time of the last frostis normally enough for the first release.

For more information contact Greene'sCountry Store & Feed at 636-561-6637 or visitwww.greenescountrystore.com..

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.O.O.P.ing it up: Help Our

Organic Production!

EarthDance's Organic FarmSchool is conducting a Hoop-A-Thon to raisefunds for a hoop house to extend its growingseason and provide more comprehensive edu-cation to its farmer students.

Who are we?

EarthDance is a non-profit organizationoperating an Organic Farm School inFerguson. Founder Molly Rockamann, some-times known as the hula hooping farmer, creat-ed EarthDance in 2008 on Missouri's oldestorganic farm. Established in 1883 by theMueller family. Molly saw a need to preservethis peri-urban farm and so she formed

EarthDance’s Organic Farm School, using theMueller Farm as a vibrant hub for agriculturaleducation, collaboration, and celebration. Untillast year, EarthDance had been on a one yearlease, unable to make significant changes orupgrades to the farm. But in 2012, EarthDancereached its goal of saving the farm by purchas-ing the land with the help of partners and isplacing a conservation easement upon theproperty to ensure that it will stay farmlandinto perpetuity. EarthDance's mission is to sus-tainably grow food, farmers, and community,one small farm at a time, through hands-oneducation and delicious experiences.

About the project:

A major component of what EarthDancedoes is our nationally-recognized OrganicFarming Apprenticeship Program, which edu-

cates beginning farmers in the skills of sustain-able agriculture from seed to market. Byputting up a hoop house, EarthDance will notonly be able to grow food year-round, but alsotrain 25 other farmers every year on how toextend the growing season. Imagine the impactthis could have on our local food economy! Ahoop house is a structure similar to a green-house that allows for extending the growingseason by providing an environment crops cangrow in during the winter months. As part ofthis project, EarthDance will host a workshopon how to build the hoop house, create a video,and then post it for all to use. This educationbecomes invaluable not only to farmers, but toeveryone who wants to eat local, even whenit’s cold outside!

New farmers, growing skills, appreciation

for gardening and farm equipment, friend-ships, flowers, herbs, young people’s under-standing of where food comes from, compost,an awareness of nature, confidence, a sense ofbelonging, food, community…these are thingsthat EarthDance is growing… with your sup-port!

Ways You Can Help

To make a contribution to EarthDance’sHoop-A-Thon, visit www.hoopathonstl.org.We at EarthDance love all of our supporters!Even if you're not able to make a financial con-tribution, you can help us spread the wordthrough word of mouth, Facebook, Youtube,and Twitter. You can also volunteer on the farmor at an event, or donate an item on our wishlist. Together we can keep growing food, farm-ers, and community for the St. Louis region!

HEarthDance Farm Holds HOOP-A-Thon For Year-Round Hoop House

by Rachel Levi

EarthDance Farm Education Coordinator

n Saturday, July 20th, EarthDancewill be hosting Pesto Festo at theFerguson Farmers Market (20 S.Florissant Rd). This free commu-

nity celebration of local FARMS—Food, Art,Relationships, Music... Sustainably!—invitesall market goers to revel in the basil season andengage in a variety of family-friendly activitiesthat promote personal health and the health ofthe environment. Highlights of the day’s festi-val will include a pesto cooking contest, chairmassages by The Bloom Connection, pestocooking demonstrations with Operation FoodSearch, upcycled crafting with Perennial, andeducational, interactive booths promotingenvironmental stewardship and communitybuilding.

The Ferguson Farmers Market boastsgoods from over 60 local growers, bakeries,artists and restaurants. Weekly live music andregular special events make the FergusonFarmers Market a fun, festive place to shopand socialize. EarthDance thanks the Marketfor its sponsorship of the Pesto Contest, andfor co-hosting the Festo! Winners of the pestocontest will receive $10, $25, or $50 in MarketBucks to redeem with any vendor.

Alongside the festivities, EarthDance willspread the word about Hoop-a-Thon STL, theorganization’s Indiegogo campaign(www.hoopathonstl.org) to raise funds to builda hoophouse at EarthDance’s Organic FarmSchool. EarthDance invites attendees to jointhem in “hula hooping for the hoophouse,”during the final hour of the market. Pesto

Festo will conclude with a live hula-hoopingperformance and a hooping free-for-all.Participants are encouraged to bring their ownhoops and join in the fun!

After market closes, EarthDance will host afree farm tour and volunteer opportunity.Store your market purchases in the farm’swalk-in cooler, and take a tour from 12:15-1pm. Visitors are invited to participate in afarm beautification project from 1-2pm.

Pesto Cooking Contest Guidelines:

This contest is for pesto dishes, but thatwill, by no means, limit your creativity! Thinkkale pesto, Thai basil pesto, cilantro pesto,marjoram pesto, creamy pesto…Your pestodishes must be registered at the contest boothby 10:00 a.m. Our judges, local food bloggersStephanie Tolle of Iron Stef, and KimberlyHenricks of Rhubarb and Honey, will critiqueyour dish based on presentation, originality,and taste. Judges will announce the top threeentrees at 11:00 a.m. The winners will receive

$50 (first place), $20 (second place), and $10(third place) in Ferguson Farmers Marketbucks.

Details about this event are available at the

EarthDance website at http://www.earth-

dancefarms.org/events/pesto-festo/

Questions about Pesto Festo 2013 may be

directed to Rachel Levi, EarthDance’s

Education Coordinator, email: rachel@earth-

dancefarms.org. Phone: (314) 521-1006.

www.earthdancefarms.org.

Pesto Festo 2013 at the Ferguson Farmers MarketA community celebration of local FARMS: Food, Art, Relationships, and Music -- Sustainably!

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Mark Your Calendars...The Healthy Planet’s

AuTuMn ExPoAuTuMn ExPowill take place

Sunday, october 20 in Webster Groves!

For exhibitor info, please call

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ven as a child, Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky wanted to be an artist. StoneHollow Studio began in 1979 when Ochonicky decided to pursue herlove of art in a serious way. Although she works in drawing and pho-

tography, it is her award-winning scrimshaw that sets her apart as a rather uniqueartist. For 33 years, Ochonicky has specialized in the American folk art, usingrecycled antique ivory piano keys to create framed works of art and even book-marks. Definitely a “green” art! Her scrimshaw has been chosen by museumcurators from around the U.S. for Early American Life magazine’s prestigiousDirectory of Traditional Crafts for the sixteenth time this year.

In both 2010 and 2011, Ochonicky was selected to design Missouri’s orna-ments for the National Christmas Tree ceremony in Washington, D.C. Her workhas been exhibited in the White House Visitor Center, Missouri’s CapitolRotunda, Missouri Governor’s Mansion, St. Louis Cathedral Basilica and as faraway as the Dedalo Museum of Contemporary Art in Italy. As arts editor of TheHealthy Planet magazine, Ochonicky writes her ARTful Living column eachmonth to keep readers informed of the St. Louis art scene.

Stone Hollow Studio

Specializing In American Folk Art

Called “Scrimshaw”

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Stone Hollow Studio iseco-friendly, using sustainable materials to reduce ourenvironmental footprint. Materials used forscrimshaw and all packagingare 100% recycledmaterials. We're proud to be green!

inda Wiggen Kraft’s passion and work center around enhancing livesthrough flowers, gardens and creativity. Her holistic approach toenhance body, mind and spirit comes from her background as an

artist, meditation teacher and organic gardening advocate. She combinesthese talents to design Gardens For The Soul; lead creativity workshopscalled Morning Mandalas, Meditation and Journaling; and teach her MorningMeditations technique.

For over eighteen years Linda’s business, Creveling Gardens (named afterthe street she lives on) has strived to provide gardens and landscapes that arenot only beautiful and sustainable, but also a union of the inner landscape ofthe soul with the outer landscape of the garden.

Linda also strives to enhance other’s creativity and personal growth withmandala art workshops and meditation teaching. Morning Mandalas,Meditation and Journaling workshops teach a simple, joyful and profound wayto create personal art to bring more creativity and meaning to life. Linda hasbeen a meditator for many decades and teaches Morning Meditations to quietand center both body and mind in order to live life more fully.

Creveling Gardens & Creativity For The SoulEnhancing Creativity & Personal Growth

Linda Wiggen Kraft - Owner

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• Mandala Art Workshops• Meditation Teaching

• Garden Design & Installation

• Organic Methods & Materials

314-504-4266 • GardensForTheSoul.com • CreativityForTheSoul.com

indy is a Missouri native who grew up with a love of being outdoors.Horseback riding and hiking in woodlands and floating Missouri’srivers solidified her admiration of our Midwest landscapes. She pur-

sued that passion by studying and receiving a degree in ornamental horticul-ture from University of Missouri-Columbia.

Cindy fine-tuned the art of gardening as co-owner/manager of GilbergPerennial Farms (1979-2006). She developed extensive display gardens atthis retail destination garden center that was devoted to educating the garden-ing public and offering a wide array of unusual plants. Gilberg Design andConsulting is Cindy’s focus now as she dedicates much of her time to assist-ing people in landscaping for storm water management, native plant landscap-ing and creating habitat gardens. Ongoing projects include work with ShawNature Reserve and the Deer Creek Watershed Alliance, both part of theMissouri Botanical Garden.

Cindy is a garden writer and teaches many gardening classes in the region.She volunteers as manager of the Wildwood Farms Community Garden andas past president of the Horticulture Co-op of Greater St Louis.

Gilberg Design& ConsultingCindy Gilberg - Owner

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• Creating Habitat Gardens• Garden Writer/Speaker• Horticulturist

• Landscape Designer & Consultant

• Native Plant Landscaping

314-630-1004 • [email protected] • www.cindygilberg.com

t Kingen Chiropractic Wellness Center our goal is to help our patientsbecome pain free, regain and maintain optimal function, and achievebetter health using cutting-edge chiropractic care and the most revo-

lutionary rehabilitation and strengthening equipment available. The combina-tion of the BStrong4Life™ training system and the latest research-based pro-cedures has resulted in our raising the bar for a new standard of patient care.Dr. Kingen has been providing chiropractic care for 19 years. She is also cer-tified in acupuncture, kinesiotaping, Active Release Technique and is a TitleistPerformance Institute Level 3 medical practitioner. Massage and EnergyTherapy are also available at the center. Recently becoming the firstBStrong4 Life™ Center in Missouri, Dr. Kingen is very excited to now offer adrugless alternative to reverse osteopenia/osteoporosis, as well as improvestrength and stability.

Kingen Chiropractic is a personal, comfortable place. We extend everyeffort to make you feel at home as part of our family of patients. Our promiseis to welcome you and make your needs our foremost priority.

It’s our mission to help the people of our community have more funand freedom in their lives with powerful, healthy bodies.

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LEARN & EARNwith HYPNOSISHypnosis Certification Classes through Mitchell Institute of Professional HypnosisHow to Use Evidence BasedTherapies with HypnotherapySaturday, September 21 in STL 8am-5pm. withRichard Nongard, LMFT from Tulsa, OK • CEUs for Mental Health Professionals Cost: Early bird Register by August 31, $220Register Later = One Day Total Price, $277This course will introduce the psychological theory and methods of evidence based treatment protocols to improve intervention outcome,response and its integration into a systemic process of hypnotherapy.

Why Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis?• Professional focus give students the ability to earn an income as a hypnotist• Theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to be a respected professional• All of our instructors are successfully practicing in the field• Curriculum approved by the National Guild of Hypnotists• Learn from professionals how to move from what you are doing into an

exciting, challenging, and rewarding new career• Add to your current profession a powerful set of skills for change

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Staying true to the roots of Kinesiology, Applied Physiology (AP) expands the bridge betweenEastern traditions and Western precision. Combining unique integrated healing models - holographicmeridian setup, 7 Element assessment, 14 position muscle monitoring - with potent balancing techniques - Meridian Tuning Forks, Holographic Acupressure, Figure 8s w/Sound - Presented withclear, detailed materials and instruction, inspiring demonstrations and supervised practice, you willfeel confident about using this amazing system immediately after the workshop.

JUNE 11 & July 9, 2013 • 10am - 2pm

At the Visitor’s Center between the gift shop and the Incredible Dog Arena

Moms Will Shop.Kids Will Bounce. Fun Will Be Had!

Grab your kids and head to Purina Farms for a fabulous day of fun and shopping, including fresh produce from Washington, MO Farmer’s Market vendors, handmade

gifts, kids’ apparel, pet accessories and much more!

A special play area dedicated to the kids will feature a bounce house, inflatable slide, crafts and games.

Plus,

Please call 314-982-3232 between 9am - 4pmMonday – Friday to make reservations.

Admission is free and all are welcome!

www.PurinaFarms.com Find Us On Facebook

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Staying true to the roots of Kinesiology, Applied Physiology (AP) expands the bridge betweenEastern traditions and Western precision. Combining unique integrated healing models - holographicmeridian setup, 7 Element assessment, 14 position muscle monitoring - with potent balancing techniques - Meridian Tuning Forks, Holographic Acupressure, Figure 8s w/Sound - Presented withclear, detailed materials and instruction, inspiring demonstrations and supervised practice, you willfeel confident about using this amazing system immediately after the workshop.

by Jeanette ReynoldsPrograms & Communication DirectorSt. Louis Earth Day

veryone agrees — this year’s St.Louis Earth Day Festival was anincredible success. New communitypartnerships were realized, more

sponsorship funds were pledged to support ouryear-round pro-gramming, andwe expanded theevent to have livemusic and foodSaturday night.

But, most visi-tors also noticedsomething else –we got bigger!This year, we hadmore vendors andexhibitors thanwe’ve ever hadbefore, and morevisitors too. In fact, Earth Day Network identi-fied our St. Louis Earth Day Festival as the sec-ond largest Earth Day celebration in the coun-try!

“St. Louis has a long and strong Earth DayHistory. In 2013, the organizers again createdone of the largest, most impactful, and most sus-tainable events in the country. Earth DayNetwork is proud to support their great work inspreading environmental awareness andactivism throughout the community,” saidKathleen Rogers, Earth Day Network President.

Growing out of the first Earth Day, EarthDay Network works with over 22,000 partners

in 192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobi-lize the environmental movement. More than 1billion people now participate in Earth Dayactivities each year, making it the largest civicobservance in the world.

The St. Louis Earth Day Festival is orga-nized by St. Louis Earth Day, the non-profitorganization. Funds raised from the event sup-port the year-round programming of the year-

round organi-zation, ensur-ing everydaysustainability.

We aregrateful for thesupport andpartnership ofmany localb u s i n e s s e s ,companies andorganizations.This event waspresented byNature’s Own,

Ameren Missouri and Metro Transit, and spon-sored, in part, by Chipotle Mexican Grill, TheCity of St. Louis, KPLR 11/Fox 2, MissouriAmerican Water, MO Department ofConservation, Schlafly Beer, USAgain,Schnucks and The Healthy Planet magazine.

St. Louis Earth Day is a non-profit 501c3organization whose mission is to make everyday earth day by cultivating environmentalstewardship and engaging individuals, govern-ments, businesses, schools and the non-profitsector in celebration, education and action tosupport a healthy and sustainable future.

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St. Louis Earth Day FestivalDeclared 2nd Largest In Nation

JUNE 11 & July 9, 2013 • 10am - 2pm

At the Visitor’s Center between the gift shop and the Incredible Dog Arena

Moms Will Shop.Kids Will Bounce. Fun Will Be Had!

Grab your kids and head to Purina Farms for a fabulous day of fun and shopping, including fresh produce from Washington, MO Farmer’s Market vendors, handmade

gifts, kids’ apparel, pet accessories and much more!

A special play area dedicated to the kids will feature a bounce house, inflatable slide, crafts and games.

Plus,

Please call 314-982-3232 between 9am - 4pmMonday – Friday to make reservations.

Admission is free and all are welcome!

www.PurinaFarms.com Find Us On Facebook

by Don Fitz

olitics pervades everyaspect of environmen-tal activities, fromrelations betweennations to governmen-

tal financial decisions to personalbehavior. July 2013 Green TimeTV explores government claims ofinability to fund environmental legislation,destruction of land in Palestine, global failureto protect forests, and eating meat.

Did you ever wonder why the governmentis always broke when it comes to financingeducation, Social Security and Medicare butthere is plenty of money to bail out banks andfight wars? During the first July show,Fredric Raines, of the Washington UniversityDepartment of Economics, and Rev. ElstonK. McCowan, of Star Grace MissionaryBaptist Church, discuss making federal andlocal money available for environmental andsocial justice needs.

The second episode features St. LouisPalestine Solidarity Committee membersTareq Nabhan and Michael Berg discussingthe UN and international law regardingPalestine, as well as how people are deniedbasic rights of water and medical care. Theylook at how the Israeli occupation affects theenvironment and social justice in Palestine.

During the third show Jim Scheff ofKentucky Heartwood discusses how agree-ments like Reducing Emissions fromDeforestation and Forest Degradation

(REDD) fail to protect forests. Heexplains how they can be hurt by agrowing economy.

The final July episode askshow animal agriculture haschanged in the past 50 years.David Feldmann and GregFarough of the Autonomy Alliancediscuss the way the UNEnvironmental Program report

approaches the question of eating meat. July Green Times include the movies “The

Story of Broke” and “A Darker Shade ofGreen: REDD Alert.”

Green Time now airs on KNLC stations infour Missouri areas. It appears at noon onSaturdays and 5:30 pm on Wednesdays in St.Louis on Channel 24-1 and at 8 pm onMondays in St. Louis on Channel 24-2,Springfield on Channel 39, Joplin on Channel36 and Marshfield on Channel 17.

July Green Time programs air onSaturdays, Mondays & Wednesdays on thesedates:

· July 6, 8, 10: “The Story of Broke;”· July 13, 15, 17: “Occupation of Palestine:

Environmental & Social Costs;”· July 20, 22, 24: “The Future of Forests;”· July 27, 29, 31: “Animal Agriculture:

Environment, Health & Ethics.”

Also see Green Time on greentime.tv. Ifyou would like to help produce Green TimeTV call 314-727-8554 or email Don Fitz [email protected].

Politics & Environment

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by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM

ummertime draws

all of us out to be

more active, exer-

cising through yard

work, or walking

and jogging around our special

haunts. It is important to under-

stand a few points regarding our pets’ well

being.

Heat stroke is one of the primary concerns

we have this time of year. It can take minutes

of moderate intense sun/heat exposure to drive

your pets into a life threatening scenario. I

warn my clients that leaving your dog in the

car for only 10 minutes, with ambient temper-

ature in the range of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, is

enough to cause severe disease, or even death.

And, I also explain to folks that most

breeds of dogs are really not designed for long

distance running. They are sprinters by design.

Thereby, animals encouraged to jog with their

owners are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion.

The signs of this terrible condition can be

mild, showing excessive panting with or with-

out hyper salivation; to extreme degrees

wherein your pet becomes disorientated, weak-

ened, vomiting, or even collapses into uncon-

sciousness. Body temperatures can

rise quickly from a normal range of

102.5 or so, up to over 105-107

degrees Fahrenheit, or greater.

HEAT STROKE is a true pet

emergency! If possible, take a dig-

ital thermometer along on your run

and prepare by knowing where you

can access water and/or ice. If you

suspect a problem exists, best to

rush to your veterinarian, or head directly to

one of several emergency clinics around the St.

Louis metroplex. Excessive heat damages

muscle tissues that can clog up the kidney,

causing kidney shutdown and toxic changes to

follow.

Please be alert and cautionary as you man-

age your pets in the heat of the season, partic-

ularly through July and August. Visit with

your veterinarian to discuss other precaution-

ary actions you can implement. And, of

course, limit your exercise periods to early

dusk and dawn to avoid the heat of the day.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

Fondly,

Dr. Doug Pernikoff

Clarkson-Wilson Veternary Clinic

636-530-1808 • Clarksonwilsonvet.com

SuMMER HEAT CONCERNS

FOR YOuR PETS!!!

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HealtHy petsHealtHy petsThe greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. — Gandhi

Clarkson-Wilson Veterinary Clinic

• Full service veterinary clinic with an in-house laboratory.

• Laser therapy for Dogs/Cats-Arthritis treatment -Non-invasive -Pain alleviation -Skin conditions

• Digital X-ray• Low cost spay and neuter• Exotics are our specialty

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uring summer, pets endure the

same hot weather as their owners,

but your pet’s cooling system

must work much harder.

Owners must help their pets stay cool.

Dogs are social animals who desire to be

with their families. YOU are part of your

dog’s family. The best way to prevent heat-

related health problems is to bring your dog

inside to be with his family!

Cats should be kept inside at all times,

regardless of the weather. It’s the law in the

City of St. Louis. Furthermore, “outside” cats

are often the victims of cars, dogs and inhu-

mane people. Your cat deserves to be safe

and cool inside.

When you take your dog outdoors, here

are some simple tips that will make the time

safe and enjoyable for both of you:

WATER…Be certain outdoor dogs have

access to PLENTY of fresh, clean water at all

times—it’s the law. Secure plastic water

bowls (metal bowls conduct heat) to the

ground so your pet can’t accidentally tip them

over. You can dig a small round hole and

place the water bowl inside. Ceramic bowls

are heavy and don’t tip as easily.

SHADE…Make sure your pet has access

to shade and shelter all day—it’s the law.

Your dog might be in the shade when you

leave for work, but when the sun moves in the

afternoon, your pet might be stranded in the

scorching sun.

INSECTS…During the summer, mosqui-

toes are prevalent. Make sure your pet is test-

ed by a veterinarian for heartworm disease (a

mosquito-transmitted, often fatal disease) and

begin giving your pet heartworm prevention

medication.

Summer increases the risk of fly bites on

your dog’s ears. If untreated, these bites can

become bloody and infected, causing your

dog great discomfort. Ticks are another dan-

gerous nuisance. Your pet’s veterinarian can

prescribe a repellent ointment to heal the fly

bite sores and a preventative for fleas and

ticks.

STORMS and FIREWORKS…Summer

storms can produce lots of thunder and light-

ening and summer fireworks celebrations

cause your pet much anxiety. Many pets may

jump fences or bolt yards to escape the noise.

Protect them by keeping them indoors and

away from windows. Make sure identifica-

tion tags are up-to-date and consider

microchipping your pet for added protection

in case your pet gets lost.

EXERCISE…If you jog with your dog,

take frequent water breaks. Asphalt and con-

crete get hot quickly. You have rubber soles

on your feet—your dog does not. On hot

days, leave your dog comfortably at home.

HELP! If your pet is showing signs of

heatstroke (glassy eyes, heavy panting, lethar-

gic behavior, vomiting) quickly begin treat-

ment by rubbing or hosing cool water (not ice

water) on your pet. Contact your veterinarian

or an animal emergency clinic immediately!

REMEMBER…Never leave your pet

unattended in a parked car! A summer day

can be deadly to a pet left in a parked car.

Even when the outside temperature seems

mild, a parked car quickly becomes unbear-

ably hot inside, even with the windows left

slightly open. In just minutes, the tempera-

ture inside can reach 120 degrees or hotter.

Your pet might have just minutes to live!

Your pet will suffer heatstroke, leading to col-

lapse, brain damage and an agonizing death!

Please leave your pet safely and comfortably

at home.

If you see an animal in distress or locked

in a parked car, PLEASE call our rescue hot-

line at 314-647-4400 or the local police

department. A life depends on your action!

The Humane Society of Missouri is dedi-

cated to second chances. We provide a safe

and caring haven to all animals in need—

large and small—that have been abused,

neglected or abandoned. Our mission is to

end the cycle of abuse and pet overpopulation

through our rescue and investigation efforts,

spay/neuter programs and educational class-

es. We are committed to creating lasting rela-

tionship between people and animals through

our adoption programs. We further support

that bond by making available world-class

veterinary care, and outstanding pet obedi-

ence and behavior programs. For more infor-

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veryone it seems is maxed out

these days and that can

include our pets too. Stress

can come in many forms;

poor diet, pain, toxins, injury, diseases, vac-

cinations, and pesticides are common ones but there

are others you may have not considered. Pets

exposed to extreme weather, being isolated from the

group (if a herd animal), incompatibility with other

animals in the group (you could call this sibling

rivalry) , owners being gone, boarding in a strange

place, pregnancy, and even too much exercise are

suffering from the effects of stress.

What’s bad about stress is that over time

it wears at the endocrine system; the adren-

al glands, thyroid, pituitary, hypothalamus,

thalamus, pineal gland, and pancreas all take

hits. Going years without proper specific

glandular, vitamin and mineral supplemen-

tation can exhaust the system leading to a

possible collapse. Happily, with early detection,

there are things that can be done to prevent future

glandular diseases like Cushing’s and hypothy-

roidism.

Take this simple test and see how your pets stack

up, then make plans to do something about it before

it’s too late. For more information contact me at 636-

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Use (1) for MILD symptoms (occurs once or twice a month), (2) for MODERATE symptoms (occurs several

times a month), and (3) for SEVERE symptoms (you are aware of it almost constantly).

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GROUP A 1 - 1 2 3 Abnormal Gait 2 - 1 2 3 Difficult to get up and/or down 3 - 1 2 3 Cries or moans at times 4 - 1 2 3 Problems getting comfortable 5 - 1 2 3 Change in attitude/personality 6 - 1 2 3 Swishes tail, pins ears 7 - 1 2 3 Has begun to kick or bite 8 - 1 2 3 Shifts weight off of leg 9 - 1 2 3 Had recent surgery or injury 10 - 1 2 3 Less active & avoids playing 11 - 1 2 3 Is guarding part of his/her body 12 - 1 2 3 Isolates away from others

TOTAL POINTS GROUP A = ______

GROUP B

1 - 1 2 3 Nervous, high strung, high energy 2 - 1 2 3 Afraid of storms & loud noises 3 - 1 2 3 Eyes and/or nose dry 4 - 1 2 3 Often has digestive problems 5 - 1 2 3 Does not adapt well to change 6 - 1 2 3 Obsessive or compulsive issue 7 - 1 2 3 Aggressive or fear biter 8 - 1 2 3 Fails to calm easily once upset 9 - 1 2 3 Psoriasis rash that comes & goes 10 - 1 2 3 Sweats a lot or excessive 11 - 1 2 3 Vomits with excitement 12 - 1 2 3 Quick moves, startle easily

TOTAL POINTS GROUP B = ______

GROUP C

1 - 1 2 3 Nose and/or eyes watery 2 - 1 2 3 Poor coat, balding or excessive 3 - 1 2 3 Slow start or mover 4 - 1 2 3 Not interested in much, lazy 5 - 1 2 3 Gains weight easily or in odd place 6 - 1 2 3 Joint stiffness upon rising 7 - 1 2 3 Diarrhea &/or constipation 8 - 1 2 3 Wounds, skin lesions slow healing 9 - 1 2 3 Poor circulation, cold intolerant 10 - 1 2 3 Tends to get infections 11 - 1 2 3 Weak ligaments, back problems 12 - 1 2 3 Body odor, dandruff or oily skin

TOTAL POINTS GROUP C = ______

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2 3 A 8 - 1 2 3 F 2 3 Psoriasis rash that comes & goes 1 2 3 S 2 3 V 2 3 Q

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TOTAL POINTS GROUP C = ______

A minimum of 8 points in a

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SCORING: A minimum of 8 points in any one category or 15 points total indicates an animal that has pain and or autonomic nervous system imbalances significant to warrant the benefits of Alpha-Stim®.

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N At U R A l H E A lt H , H E A l i N G , c o U N s E l i N G , c o A c H i N G & c A R E

Looking for a captivating speaker to inspire

transformational change?

Kimberly Schneider is the author of Everything

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Beauty: Poems and Reflections for Precarious

Times. An Adjunct Professor of Communication at

Washington University-St. Louis, Kimberly is a reg-

ular contributor to Great Day St. Louis television

show.

Kimberly has over thirty years of speaking expe-

rience in diverse settings. She enjoys engaging and

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munication, ethics and unconscious limiting beliefs.

Kimberly’s keynote talks and custom workshops

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Dr. K. Shane Neifert of St. Louis Spine &Health Center offers a unique set of healing tal-ents to his patients. He views each patient as anindividual and seeks to find and correct the ‘weaklinks’ in their health. Based on his findings, heworks to strengthen areas of weakness, whichoptimizes the patient’s overall health. He facili-tates this healing using natural techniques rangingfrom chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture, ener-

gy balancing, and detoxification, to emotionalfreedom technique, hormone balancing, nutrition-al counseling, and allergy testing and treatment.Many use these talents to maintain their body’sown healing potential. The office of St. LouisSpine & Health is equipped with the latest intechnological advances in natural healing includ-ing Foot Bath Detoxification and SpinalDecompression which addresses sciatica and her-

niated, bulging, and/or slipped discs. Also offeredwithin the office are the services of a superb,licensed massage therapist, Sharon Maust, who isqualified in multiple approaches to massage.

St. Louis Spine & Health is located at 12401Olive Blvd. #202, which is found in the TempoMedical Building (approx. 1 mile west of Hwy270 on Olive Blvd). www.preventionisbest.com.Call for more information at 314-576-1495.

Dr. K. Shane Neifert

12401 Olive Blvd. #202,

Tempo Medical Building

314-576-1495 • www.preventionisbest.com

Combining traditional training with acutting edge holistic approach, Deborahspecializes in helping people change theireating habits to achieve optimal health. Asan experienced educator with a teachingdegree, she excels at motivating individualsto improve the quality of their wellbeing.

Cutting edge nutrition for:• Autism• Auto-Immune Disorders• Cancer• Digestive Problems• Fibromyalgia• Food Allergies & Sensitivities• Learning Disabilities

• Weight Managemento Weight losso Weight gain

For more information contact DeborahZorensky, RD, LD, CCn, Clinicalnutritionist at The Center For Mind, Body,Spirit, 7649 Delmar, 314-725-6767.

An Integrated Approach ToHealing & Wellness

Deborah Zorensky,rD, LD, CCN

314-725-67677649 Delmar

St.Louis,Mo 63130

The BioMat’s quantum energetics allows the bodyto fight disease and heal with a naturally strong andefficient immune system. It is composed of 17 layersof technology, combining Far Infrared Rays (FIR),negative ions and amethyst crystals. Time spent on themat relieves pain and joint stiffness, reduces stress andfatigue, boosts the immune system, burns calories andmany other healthful benefits.

Infrared Rays, nature’s invisible light and most

beneficial light wave, penetrate skin and increase cir-culation to detoxify the body of harmful toxins. TheFIR can increase blood flow and clean the arteries(which means it can help lower blood pressure),release toxins, increase metabolism, heal soft tissueand relax muscles.

Negative Ions are Nature’s Energizer. Ion particlescleanse and purify the air we breathe.

Amethyst bolsters the production of the hormones

and strengthens the cleansing organs, the circulatorysystem and blood, the immune system and bodymetabolism.

Be proactive about your health and well being. A good nights sleep on the BioMat or a mere 30

minute nap, can go a long way to ensuring a healthier,happier you.

Call The Center for Mind, Body & Spirit to sched-ule an appointment to try the BioMat. 314.725.6767.

For more information on the BioMat

Call 314-725-6767

Alternative Hospice is a locally owned, com-

munity based end of life program, dedicated to

being an advocate for our patients and providing

them with a high standard of holistic end of life

care.

We strive to empower our patients and their

caregivers with the knowledge and information

that they need to make informed decisions

regarding their care.

Our focus is on comfort, quality of life, and

facilitating of a peaceful passing with dignity,

respect and love.

Alternative Hospice is a physician directed,

nurse coordinated program of care. Dr. Joseph

Flaherty with St. Louis University Medical

School Department of Geriatrics serves as our

Medical Director and guides our team. Our team

is seasoned in conventional end of life care and

several are experienced in complementary care

techniques… the body, mind, and spirit in

rhythm.

Our values include: integrity, accountability,

respect, trust, compassion, and passion to serve.

Volunteers needed, please call 636-343-3839.

Alternative HospiceMary Magill, R.N.,

Founder andExecutive Director

1749 Gilsinn Ln., Fenton,MO 63026

(636) 343-3839

P R o F E s s i o N A l R E s o U R c E D i R E c t o R Y If you would like to have your professional resource listed, call 314-962-7748 today!

The focus of holistic dentistry is to consider

the mouth as a part of the whole body. We use

materials and methods that are more compatible

biologically with the body instead of the tradi-

tional dental materials. Examples of non-com-

patible materials are mercury fillings, non-pre-

cious heavy metal crowns, bridges and partials

or dentures. Alternatives to fluoride are used

for the prevention of cavities.

Proper alignment of the jaws and teeth are

the foundation of how the body perceives itself

in space. The result of improper alignment can

result in symptoms of headache, ears ringing,

loss of hearing, pain in the head and neck and

clenching or grinding of the teeth.

Good nutrition is inseparable for good

health. If your diet consists of food and drink

made with white flour, sugar and no fresh fruits

and vegetables, your body is likely to be acidic

with resultant more medical and dental prob-

lems.

For your dental evaluation contact our

office for an appointment by calling 636-458-

9090 or email at [email protected].

ronald Schoolman, DDSrodney Lofton, DDS

636-458-9090 16976 Manchester Road, Wildwood, MO 63040

H o l i s t i c D E N tA l c A R E

Our approach to holistic health includesthe entire body and the oral cavity is noexception. We are dedicated to serving ourpatients and promoting a level of health carethat carefully evaluates and reviews the use ofdental materials, dental procedures and alsooffers dietary and nutritional support for eachand every individual that is seen in our office.

Did you know that examining the mouthcan reveal the presence of illnesses or unsta-ble conditions in other areas of the body?

If you feel like you’ve just about exhaust-ed all your options in your search for betterhealth, have your mouth examined with a dif-ferent approach in mind. Get motivated, geteducated, and get ready to participate in a

health-oriented lifestyle that will provide den-tal alternatives and a nutritional foundationdesigned to help support your own body’shealing powers.

For more information visit our website at www.toothbody.com.

BioLogiCALDENTiSTry

Michael g. rehme, DDS,CCN & Associates

314-997-2550at the corner of Ballas

& Clayton Roads

St Louis Aquatic Healing Center offersstate of the art, cutting edge alternative healththerapies for health, healing, balancing anddetoxification. Many of our therapies canonly be found at St Louis Aquatic such as:The MG-PRO, Pulsed ElectromagneticField (PEMF) Cellular Exercise, widelyused in Eastern Europe for 30 years withextensive research behind it; cleaning and

promoting cell repair and regeneration; TheQuantum Pulse frequency generator, suc-cessfully eradicates many viruses andpathogens; Watsu/Wassertanzen, warmwater shiatsu therapy to relieve pain and revi-talize organs, and Cranial Sacral Therapy inthe pool, all the benefits of CST amplified bythe water. We also offer T-Zone, Whole BodyVibration for health and fitness, Nutri-

Energetics Systems (NES) health evaluationand therapy to promote the body’s naturalhealing and detoxification, far-infrared sauna,ionic foot soaks, ear candling, lymphaticdrainage, other therapeutic massages andmuch more. Call, email or visit our websitesfor more information. 314-432-5228,[email protected], www.watsu1.com,www.purificationhealthproducts.com.

St. Louis AquaticHealing Center

Kathleen Huber ChristLicensed Massage Therapist

Internationally Certified in Watsu/Wassertanzen Water Massage

Natural Peacefulness For The Whole Body

314-432-5228 • www.watsu1.com


This new center for Healing Arts has elegant treatment rooms or office space available forWellness Professionals, Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, and

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HealtHy Planet HaPPenInGSJuly 6CHAKRA AWAKENING LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATIONBring balance, prosperity, joy, and overall wellness to yourlife. Use gemstones and crystals to tap into the amazing ener-gy within you. This in-depth and practical workshop givesyou the tools to understand, activate and balance the sevenmain chakras that influence everything from prosperity andself-confidence to communication and intuition. Experiencesimple techniques with gems, crystals, affirmations and aro-matherapy to manifest any goal and create positive change inyour physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. You willalso learn some stone identification and how to incorporategemstones into your daily life. Recommended Reading:Chakra Awakening: Transform Your Reality Using Crystals,Color, Aromatherapy and the Power of Positive Thought.Chakra Awakening also features color photos and exercisesfor clearing negative energy, dispelling outdated belief sys-tems, and identifying areas in your life that may be out of bal-ance. 6 hour event. Speaker: Margaret Ann Lembo, Authorand owner of The Crystal Garden metaphysical shop inFlorida. Cost: $100 paid by 6/29, $125 after. Held at HolisticJourney. Call 618-234-8280 or visit www.yourholisticjour-ney.com, 106 E. Main St, Belleville, IL 62220

July 7AROMATHERAPY LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATIONThis class will cover the basics about essential oils and howto use them in day to day life. Become aware of essential oilsthat help to align chakras and balance the emotional, physi-cal and mental bodies. Experience the spiritually alignedoils. Class includes workbook, single note oil, and synergyoil that you will create. You will receive the certificate.Come join in the learning fun! Speaker: Margaret AnnLembo, Author and owner of The Crystal Garden metaphys-ical shop in Florida. Cost: $75 prepaid by 7/3 or $85 after.Held at Holistic Journey. 618-234-8280 or www.yourholis-ticjourney.com, 106 E. Main St, Belleville, IL 62220.

July 9INTEGRATING ALTERNATIVE MEdICINE WITH CONVENTIONAL MEdICINEFREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion - IntegratingAlternative Medicine with Conventional Medicine - Learnhow to build your immune system and take charge of yourhealth. If you are suffering from chronic conditions, you'lllearn why you don't have to live with your "incurable" symp-toms anymore. Topics covered include: Cancer, HeartDisease/Stroke, Diabetes, Arthritis, Osteoporosis,ADD/ADHD, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, FoodAllergies, Nutrition, and many more. You should come to thisdiscussion also if you feel, "My Doctor said everything isfine! Then why do I feel so lousy?" Second Tuesday eachmonth at 6:30 pm at our healing clinic - Prevention andHealing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., Board Certified Internist,10908 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO 63146, Weaving InternalMedicine with Alternative Medicine to Use the Best EachHas to Offer. Call to verify meeting date; seating is limited,arrive early, 314-432-7802. See patient success stories atwww.preventionandhealing.com.

July 9USGBC- MISSOURI GATEWAY CHAPTERPROGRAM:INNOVATIONS IN MATERIALSThis program will explore what is new in the design industrywith regards to sustainable products and what companies aredoing to implement long-term environmental practices andencourage the use of environmentally sound and eco-friend-ly products and materials. Four panelists will represent fourdifferent materials: wood furniture and systems, broadloomcarpeting and carpet tiles, surface materials and paint andwall coverings. Cost: Free to students and USGBC-MGC,ASID, IIDA, and RDI members, $20 for non-members. Held7/9, 5:30 – 7:30 at Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, 2319Chouteau, 63103, Suite 200. For details or to register visitwww.usgbc-mogateway.org/events/.

July 10WHAT CAN STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION dO FOR ME?7:00-8:30pm. Do you feel like you're getting old? Chronicaches and pains getting you down? If you’ve ever wonderedabout how you could get out of pain, just feel better or movelike you used to, this is your opportunity. Attend a lecture onStructural Integration the work of Dr. Ida Rolf. The lecturewill focus on how it works and what you can expect. Part ofthe lecture will be a hands-on demonstration by Alan.Cost: FREE, $5 registration charge refunded at the door.Presented by Alan Cina LMT, Advanced Structural Integratorand Board Certified Structural Integrator. Held at TheHealing Center, 734 DeMun Ave in Clayton. For details or toregister call 314-727-2120 or visit www.HealingSTL.com.

July 12 and July 15LEEd GREEN ASSOCIATE ExAM PREP COURSEThe LEED Green Associate credential is designed for pro-fessionals who want to demonstrate green building expertisein non-technical fields of practice. This credential attests tobasic knowledge of green design, construction, and opera-tions.USGBC-Missouri Gateway’s two full-day (16 hourstotal) LEED Green Associate Exam Prep course is designedto prepare participants for the LEED Green Associate exam.Skilled instructors will provide an introduction to LEED, dis-cuss methods of sustainable project delivery and green build-ing principals, and offer test taking tips. Held 7/12 and 7/15,8:30 – 5:00 pm at Color Art Integrated Interiors, 1325 NorthWarson Road, 63132. For details or to register visitwww.usgbc-mogateway.org/events/

July 13-16 AGAPE QUEST 1: HOLOGRAPHIC BALANCINGHere is your opportunity to start or enhance your career as aholistic practitioner. International instructor Adam Lehman,En.K., has been involved in Energy Kinesiology for over 20years. Staying true to the roots of Kinesiology, AppliedPhysiology expands the bridge between Eastern traditionsand Western precision. Combining unique integrated healingmodels – Holographic Meridian Setup, 7 ElementAssessment, 14 Position Muscle Monitoring with potent bal-ancing techniques – Meridian Tuning Forks, HolographicAcupressure, Figure 8’s w/Sound - AP’s approach to clientwellness provides a complete system with powerful tools.Acupuncture Approved for 28 PDA/CEUs. This class servesas the foundation for the entire Applied Physiology profes-sional education spectrum. This amazing workshop presentsa complete and powerful system that allows one to beginhelping others immediately upon completion of the work-shop. 9:00am-6:30pm, 4 days per each module. ForDiscount: Email AppliedPhysiologyClasses @gmail.comor Call800-296-8040 by 6-25.

July 15SUSTAINABILITY PRESENTATIONS dUEThe U.S. Green Building Council - Missouri GatewayChapter, in partnership with St. Louis Earth Day and St.Louis Green, is now accepting creative proposals for ourSeptember 10, 2013 program. We are seeking presenters andtopic ideas surrounding the theme of ‘DIY’ (Do It Yourself)Sustainability. Presentations will be made using the PechaKucha format which draws its name from the Japanese termfor the sound of "chit chat" and allows presenters to show-case 20 slides that are set on a timer for 20 seconds per slide.This fast pace and fun approach will allow for a variety ofsubjects to be covered in a brief amount of time. Preferencewill be given to topics relevant to the built environment, butall ideas are welcome and encouraged! Proposals are due onJuly 15th at 5:00 pm. Visit http://tinyurl.com/PK2DIY tolearn more and submit your presentation ideas!

July 16CONNECTING 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 weaken-ing your immune system. Hidden infections. Unresolved ill-ness. Find out what may be happening between your teethand body and what to do about it. Discover how infection andillness transfer between the teeth and body. Understand howbiological dentistry focuses on your overall health. Learn

about what dental materials are compatible with wellness,mercury-free, tooth-colored fillings,the impact of dental pro-cedures, how certain dental procedures can influence yourbody, and nutritional therapy that supports a healthy mouth.Third Tuesday Each Month, 6:30 pm at the Holistic Dentistryoffice of, and presented by, Dr. Michael Rehme, D.D.S.,C.C.N. (Certified Clinical Nutritionist), 2821 N. Ballas Rd,Suite 245, St. Louis, MO 63131. A Healthy Choice for DentalCare. Call to verify seminar date and reserve your space at314-997-2550. See Patient Success Stories at www.tooth-body.com.

July 16FREE MONTHLY WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUPFree Monthly Wellness Support Group. Come and enjoy anevening of fellowship, learning opportunities in MedicalSpiritual Information and exercises to strengthen your jour-ney in managing your plan of care and treatment. SupportGroup Leaders: Dr. Simon Yu, M.D. and Chaplain Paul R.Johnson, M.Div. When: Third Tuesday each month (with anoccasional exception) at 6:30 pm. at our healing clinic,Prevention and Healing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., BoardCertified Internist, 10908 Schuetz Road, St Louis, MO63146, Weaving Internal Medicine with AlternativeMedicine to Use the Best Each Has to Offer. Call to verifymeeting date, 314-432-7802. For more information, read thearticle on our web site at www.PreventionAndHealing.comtitled "New Medicine, New Biology: Spiritual Wellness,Spiritual Assessment, and Spiritual Care."

July 18 CLEAN EATING 101: GLORIOUS GREENS!You know they're good for you, right? But, have you ever letthose dark green leafies wilt in the fridge because you justdidn’t know how to prepare them in an interesting way? Joindynamic duo Chef Sharon Tutko and Dr. Rebecca Gould DCfor a class on greens that will have you eager to fire up yourwok or plug in your blender. The class will include a how-todemo, a tasting of green smoothies, and a simple, deliciouscooked greens dish with Chef Tutko. Dr. Gould will coverthe "why-to" about detoxification, nutrition and energy.Students will taste, discuss and leave class with recipesknowledge and inspiration. Cost: $15. Held at Whole FoodsTown and Country Store. Register onlinewww.acteva.com/go/tac or call the store, 636-527-1160.

July 18-21: AGAPE QUEST 2: MUSCLE MONITORINGwith international instructor Adam Lehman, En.K., who hastaught throughout the US and internationally for over adecade, sharing his knowledge and experience with under-standing and depth. In this 4 day module, the student is intro-duced to sixteen major muscles in the body and how to mon-itor them, their origins and insertions and their related merid-ians and organs. Also, the balancing techniques ofNeuroLymphatic Reflexes and NeuroVascular Reflexes areintroduced. In ways, there are similarities between this earlystage of Applied Physiology and Touch for Health. Eventhose accomplished in other forms of Energy Kinesiologysuch as Touch for Health, will find this new information verypowerful and rewarding, offering new applications. 9:00am-6:30pm, 4 days per each module. For Discount: [email protected] or Call 800-296-8040 by 6-25.

July 20-21AWAKENING TO FESTIVALS, ELEMENTAL BEINGSANd HEALING SUBSTANCES FOR THE EARTH. A workshop and festival presented by Dr. Basil andChristiana Williams on July 20 from 9 am to 2 pm where wewill have a conversation and presentation about how we canre-connect to the nature spirits in a way that is appropriate forour time. We will stir a preparation together with ourthoughts, songs and prayers and each participant will take alittle of this home to sprinkle on that part of the earth whichs/he caretakes. The morning will be for adults only but thepotluck lunch and festival will include children. On Sunday,July 21, those who are interested may join us as we create aBlessing Ceremony at the Confluence of the Missouri andMississippi Rivers. To cover the Williams' traveling expens-es we are asking for an offering of $50 for this event. Pleasecontact Glenda Moore at 314-646-0626 for more informationand to register.

July 27“WATER”–A WORKSHOP W/ dANIEL NAHMOd.2:30-5:30 p.m. – This workshop centered around the award-winning songs of Daniel’s CD “Water” originated from his 3-month sabbatical in Utah. We’ll explore the capacity we allshare to listen deeply and follow our true calling, like wateritself does – without struggle or fight. Cost: $20.00. Theworkshop will be held at Unity Christ Church, 33 N. SkinkerBlvd., St. Louis, Missouri. (314) 727-6478 for tickets.July 27dANIEL NAHMOd IN CONCERT7:00 p.m. – Come enjoy the music of Singer/Songwriter,Humanitarian Daniel Nahmod. Daniel has presented hismusic and message for nearly all of the world major faiths.Cost $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door. The concertwill be held at Unity Christ Church, 33 N. Skinker Blvd., St.Louis, Missouri. (314) 727-6478 for tickets or information.

July 27CHERYL'S BIRTHdAY SALES EVENT9:00 am – 6:00 pm We’re throwing a big party to say thankyou to all our loyal customers! Don’t miss this opportunity toreceive 20% off all purchases and enjoy complimentary sea-sonal food & drink. Held at Cheryl’s Herbs but if you cannotvisit us that day, pay for your order online or by phone thatday to receive 20% off. For more contact us at 314-645-2165or visit www.cherylsherbs.com.

July 27OPERATION FOOd SEARCH 5TH ANNUALSATURdAY JUBILEE VOLUNTEERS NEEdEdOperation Food Search seeks volunteer groups for the 5thAnnual Saturday Jubilee community-wide food drive on July27, 2013. Over 1,500 volunteers are needed to position them-selves outside of 90+ grocery stores throughout the St. Louisarea to ask shoppers to donate food as they shop that day. Puttogether your team and join us for one day – one purpose –to end hunger! Steve Baer at (314)726-5355 X 19 or you canemail Steve at [email protected].

July 27CENTRAL WEST ENd LITERARY BICYCLE TOURRegistration: 9-9:30am. Group ride departs at 9:30 a.m. atFive Guys Burger and Fries parking lot, 4183 Lindell Blvd.,St. Louis, MO 63108. In the late 19th & early 20th centuries,St. Louis’s Central West End and a few blocks north werehome to a surprisingly large number of writers who becamepart of the American literary tradition. This 6-mile ride oncity streets includes visits to select writers’ former homes forshort readings of their work, and historic interpretation on aroute through architecturally fascinating neighborhoods. $5,$3 kids under 10. bigshark.com or trailnet.org.

July 27-28BERRIES & BARBQ WINE TRAIL CELEBRATES THE FLAVORS OF SUMMERLuscious berries, savory BarBQ and cool, fragrant wine cel-lars make for a memorable summer weekend in MissouriWine Country. Hermann-area vintners continue their crowd-pleasing ways July 27 and 28 with the Berries & BarBQWine Trail. Visitors will have a chance to sample delectablefood and wine pairings at seven stops on the Hermann WineTrail, which winds for 20 scenic miles along the MissouriRiver between Hermann and New Haven. Wine Trails areheld, rain or shine, from 10:00 to 5:00 Sat. and from 11:00 to5:00 Sun. $30 per person ticket price includes souvenir wineglass. Participants also may enter a drawing for a one-nightstay at a Hermann bed and breakfast, plus a $30 gift certifi-cate from each winery. Tickets must be purchased in advanceonline at HermannWineTrail.com or from the HermannWelcome Center, 800-932-8687. For more information visitHermannWineTrail.com.

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