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january 24, 2014

Honoring NoĂŠmi and Michael Neidorff and Centene Corporation and Celebrating

February 15, 2014

Featured Property

129 BELLEROSA DRIVE DES PERES - $725,000

1132 SARA MATHEWS LANE WILDWOOD - $1,175,000

CUSTOM BUILT RANCH WITH ATTENTION TO DETAIL ON A GORGEOUS 3 ACRE LOT

22 THORNHILL DRIVE WILDWOOD - $899,000

1201 BONHOMME BRANCH COURT CHESTERFIELD - $829,900

1033 BARBERRY LANE KIRKWOOD - $775,000

2341 OSSENFORT VALLEY COURT WILDWOOD - $749,900

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RESIDENTIAL 2118 Saddle Creek Ridge Ct Chesterfield 1448 Topping Rd Town & Country 1717 Morre Rd Bay/Hermann 54 Thornhill Dr Wildwood 602 Morel Ct St Albans 1132 Sara Mathews Ln Wildwood 32 Muirfield Ln Town & Country 1940 Brakemeyer Rd Owensville 246 Woodlawn Dr Washington 16944 Riverdale Dr Chesterfield 16950 Lewis Spring Farms Rd Wildwood 17900 Homestead Bluffs Dr Wildwood 22 Thornhill Dr Wildwood 1201 Bonhomme Branch Ct Chesterfield

Bob Bax Manager, Ladue/Frontenac 314-997-7600

$1,899,900 $1,795,000 $1,600,000 8 $1,399,900 $1,199,000 z $1,175,000 $1,075,000 $995,000 $975,000 $949,900 $900,000 $899,900 8 $899,000 $829,900

1033 Barberry Ln 2341 Ossenfort Valley Ct 29 Blackwolf Run Ct 129 Bellerosa Estates Dr 1310 Christmas Valley Dr The Enclaves at Cherry Hills 7600 Cornell Ave 4500 Highway 109 2733 Highway T 1453 Highland Valley Cir 17884 Suzanne Ridge Dr 1642 Wilson Forest View Ct 1933 Buckington Dr 1855 Chamfers Farm Ct 1503 Scofield Valley Ln 3876 Thunderbolt Ln 1811 Brittania Ct 7307 Northmoor Dr 12501 Trammell Ct 18717 Petra Ct 14090 Conway Road 9328 White Ave 2663 Valley Rd 12961 Briar Fork Ct 17017 Westridge Oaks Dr 1435 Bald Eagle Rd 8117 Amherst Ave 1522 Buckhurst Ct 655 Vista Hills Ct 13102 Cannes Dr 426 Breezewood Dr 2537 Annalee Ave 661 East Madison Ave 774 Paschal Dr 12409 Betsy Ross Ln 960 Jeanerette Dr

Pat Malloy Manager, Chesterfield 636-537-0300

7600 CORNELL AVENUE UNIVERSITY CITY - $625,000

633 SPYGLASS SUMMIT DRIVE CHESTERFIELD - $540,000

2263 SENTIER DRIVE WILDWOOD - $399,900

507 MIDDLETON COURT KIRKWOOD - $399,900

974 BARNARD COLLEGE LANE UNIVERSITY CITY - $335,000

1 FREDERICK LANE GLENDALE - $300,000

Kirkwood Wildwood Wildwood Des Peres Wildwood Wildwood University City Eureka Labadie Wildwood Wildwood Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Wildwood Wildwood Chesterfield University City Creve Coeur Wildwood Chesterfield Brentwood Wildwood Des Peres Wildwood Wildwood University City Ballwin Eureka Creve Coeur Ballwin Brentwood Kirkwood St Louis Co Uninc STL Co University City

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1049 Carman Rd 2326 Patton Ave

Ballwin Brentwood

$169,900 $150,000

CONDOS, VILLAS, ATTACHED HOMES 8025 Maryland Ave #11D 4545 Lindell Blvd #1 17 Upper Conway Ct 4545 Lindell Blvd #34 759 Stonebluff Ct 8025 Maryland Ave #3C 400 S 14th St #1116 633 Spyglass Summit Dr 507 Middleton Ct 737 Stone Meadow Dr 307 Holloway Ridge Ct 1270 Strassner Dr #3210 200 S Brentwood #13B 4362 Maryland Ave #A 1870 Ridgeview Circle Dr 4324 West Pine Blvd 13006 Autumn Fields Ct 522 N Kirkwood Rd #3A 1072 Brooksgate Manor 5947 McPherson #2W 1845 Misty Moss Dr 604 Pine Ridge Trails Ct #101 7571 Buckingham #3 851 Woodside Trails Dr 11999 Villa Dorado #C

Clayton St Louis City Chesterfield St Louis City Chesterfield Clayton St Louis City Chesterfield Kirkwood Chesterfield Ballwin Brentwood Clayton St Louis City Ballwin St Louis City Uninc STL Co Kirkwood Kirkwood St Louis City St Louis Co Ballwin Clayton Ballwin Creve Coeur

$1,195,000 $949,000 $799,900 $769,000 $599,900 $544,900 $544,900 $540,000 $399,900 $360,000 $269,000 $229,000 $215,000 $215,000 $214,900 $199,900 $189,900 $169,000 $159,900 $159,500 $129,900 $129,900 $129,500 $114,000 $79,900

Defiance Owensville Wildwood St Charles

$2,860,000 $1,280,000 $410,000 $355,000

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CONTENTS EDITOR’S NOTE

SOCIETY REALLY? ARE YOU SURE? ME? WOW! These were a sampling of responses on the other end of the line as 10 of our fellow St. Louisans were notified that they made this year’s list of LN’s Most Dynamic People. In the past few weeks, I had the enviable assignment of being ‘messenger-in-chief,’ personally delivering the good news to our very praiseworthy recipients. What made the experience more gratifying for me was the fact that our honorees were genuinely taken aback. In fact, for a few of them, I had to ‘refresh’ their memory, so to speak, about the ways they’ve bettered the community and given St. Louis something to cheer about. So, yes, some of our ‘Dynamics’ are the modest, unassuming types; but none of them have reason to be shy about what they’ve accomplished for themselves, as well as for the city they call home. I’m thrilled to present you with the Most Dynamic St. Louisans of 2014. Our special section begins on p. 25.

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LN FASHION: ROMANCE Just because we’re in the thick of winter doesn’t mean a romantic adventure is out of the question. Lovebirds Allison and Rob show us how to be stylish for a winter date night.

25 LN’S MOST DYNAMIC ST. LOUISANS If you don’t know them, you should. LN sits down with 10 people who are making their mark on St. Louis this year.

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DINING OUT—STONE SOUP COTTAGE This favorite sets the bar for exquisite dining in St. Louis. We visited its new location for a six-course masterpiece.

ON THE COVER: Epworth Children & Family Services honors Michael and Noemi Neidorff and Centene Corporation at its annual Pillar of Strength Award gala on Feb. 15 at The Ritz-Carlton. Pictured on the cover: Michael and Noemi Neidorff. For more information, contact Amy Rager at 918-3401 or visit epworth.org. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 24.

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Stanley Browne Danny Meyer, a well-known restaurateur in New York City who grew up for some time in St. Louis and moved to NYC at age 25. He now has many successful high-end restaurants and also developed the Shake Shack concept. He also wrote a great book about the restaurant business, called, Setting the Table.

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57 Morwood Lane (Creve Coeur). This is the house you’ve been waiting for. Spacious and filled with updates, this four-bedroom charmer is located in the popular Ladue School district. The inviting, two-story entry is graced with beveled glass doors and an elegant sweeping staircase. Any chef would be pleased with the stainless steel appliances, granite counters and large breakfast room in the sun-filled kitchen. French doors lead into the main floor recreation/hearth room complete with a see through fireplace and built-in hot tub spa. Upstairs is a dream! The master suite includes an updated bath, huge walk in closet with skylight and fluted glass doors. $600,000 MLS number: 14000991

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4 1. 38 Kingsbury Place ● St. Louis

$1,295,000

This is truly a perfect opportunity to live on such a celebrated street with idyllic and majestic street presence. This English-style gem was once the home of Pulitzer Prize winner, Sarah Teasdale. The home features endless updates and superior finishes throughout. The oneof-a-kind guesthouse comes equipped with a full kitchen, family area, bedroom and full bath. Entertaining will be a breeze with the front to back living room boasting an impressive fireplace and built-ins. Features include exquisite gardens, mahogany paneling, luxury baths, custom dressing rooms and so much more. A rare chance to live in a welcoming community, rich in history and social tradition.

2. 3144 Illinois ● St. Louis

$275,000

Imagine living on a premier street, overlooking verdant Benton Park, minutes from downtown, universities and medical centers, and you are home at 3144 Illinois. Built in 1896, the house features spacious, well-proportioned rooms with wonderful natural light from tall, arched windows. Remarkably, many of the original architectural details are intact, such as natural woodwork, six operable pocket doors, stick and ball fretwork in the living room, two decorative fireplace mantels, and faux painted wood grain on second floor woodwork. The ceilings on the first and second floors are over 11 feet, many with tall doors with transoms. The floor plan could be adapted to meet a variety of life styles; currently, there are three bedrooms on the second floor and two more on the third.

3. 608 East Monroe ● Kirkwood

$1,699,000 Open Sunday ● 1 - 3 ▲ 2 - 4 ★ See website for time

This historic Victorian home sits on 1.5 acres. Begin your day in the custom kitchen that bodes high-end appliances, large granite island, and adjoins a sunny breakfast room. Take a dip in the indoor pool with adjacent exercise area. Second floor has four large beds which includes a master suite with fireplace, two walk-ins, double sinks and Jacuzzi tub. Head to the lower level for wine tasting in the wine cellar. Outside, pick up a game of tennis on your own court! End the day in the watching a movie on the custom media screen.

4. 12650 Bradford Woods Drive ● Sunset Hills

$539,000

Enter Bradford Woods subdivision and drive past homes with unique architecture set on lush, treed lots. This traditional, full-brick ranch sits high on the street and has been beautifully enhanced by owners. Warm hardwood floors and gas fireplace grace the spacious, yet cozy great room. You will delight in the chef's kitchen with granite, wine cooler and higher end appliances. Lovely enclosed four-seasons room with ceramic floor and bead board ceiling opens to backyard saltwater pool, making outdoor parties a breeze.

5. 13305 Fairfield Square ● Town & Country

$579,000

This desirable atrium ranch boasts coffered and vaulted ceilings with skylight and is in superb condition. The first floor master includes a large updated bath and private deck. The second bedroom/study has a pictureque bay window and full bath. Built for entertaining, the large living room, separate dining room, cheery and updated white kitchen, wet bar and outdoor patios will please guests year-round. The lower level has an impressive bookcase wall and provides two full bedrooms and bath plus a bonus den/rec room.

6. 13087 Greenbough ● Unincorporated

$274,900

Comfortable elegance greets you from the spacious entry of this updated home with crown molding and classic Pottery Barn like colors. Baths have been nicely updated and the kitchen boasts stainless appliances, custom cabinetry and large breakfast room. From the kitchen and family room you have light-filled views of the oversized lot with beautiful back gardens, expanded aggregate patio, stone fire pit, deck and custom waterfall feature. Lower level has rec room and office with half bath. Near community pool and tennis courts.

7. 6136 Westminster ● Central West End

$456,000

This charming home fits right into the historic neighborhood of Washington Heights with its gorgeous and elegant stone façade. Boasting a total of six bedrooms, the home provides an opportunity to live near all that the popular Central West End has to offer. You’ll enjoy the open floor plan, in-ground pool, fireplace, stained glass and historic and elegant millwork, just to name a few of the countless features.

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7 More Residential Properties

Condos, Villas, Town Homes

1751 N. Woodlawn Avenue (Ladue).

$4,150,000

12416 Questover Manor Ct. (Creve Coeur). $679,000

2 Bellerive Country Club (T & C).

$2,295,000

13344 Fairfield Circle (Town & Country).

$549,000

18 Washington Terrace (St. Louis).

$1,295,000

527 Middleton Court (Kirkwood).

$498,000

1924 Muir Woods (Town & Country).

$1,097,500

1303 Oaktree Estates (Chesterfield).

$429,900

8062 South Drive (Richmond Heights).

$999,000

16 Ellsworth Lane (Ladue).

$719,000

13051 Thornhill Drive (Town & Country).

$689,900

57 Morwood Lane (Creve Coeur).

$600,000

5 Shelbourne Wood Ct. (Weldon Spring).

1114 Boland Pl. (Richmond Heights).

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8070 Watkins, 2W (Clayton). ●

$349,900 $199,900

1903 Bennington Common (Unincorporated). $179,900

● $584,900

9196 Wrenwood Lane (Brentwood).

$172,000

8 Creekwood (Ladue).

$549,000

824 Conestoga Drive (Ballwin).

$149,900

16 Topping Lane (Des Peres).

$429,000

13543 Coliseum (Chesterfield).

$148,000

9410 Sonora Avenue (Brentwood).

$347,000

801 North Hanley, Unit D (University City). $135,900

2336 Sportsmen Hill Drive (Chesterfield).

$268,500

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$239,000

2155 East Drive (Crystal Lake Park). 828 West Lockwood Ave. (Glendale). 6912 Waldemar (St.Louis).

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$189,900

$174,900

20 Montague Court (Affton).

$174,900

8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).

$157,000

5376 Odell (St. Louis). 244 Ballwin Avenue (Ballwin).

1425 Willow Brook Cove #1 (St. Louis Country). $94,900

$183,900

4548 McCausland (St. Louis).

516 Sulphur Spring (Manchester).

12049 Autumn Lakes Dr. (Maryland Hgts). $115,000

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4355 Maryland Ave. #208 (St. Louis). 10388 Forest Brook #1 (St. Louis County).

$79,000

● $68,500

$144,900 $129,900 $98,500

Lots and Acreage 45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

$1,095,000

LIST WELL. BUY SMART. Either way, make sure to start your journey with experience.

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The following agents were proud to represent clients in the purchase or listing of these fine properties.

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Represented Buyers: 9999 Litzsinger Road $900,000

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Represented Sellers: 1005 Bramley Lane $960,000

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Represented Buyers: 7 Ladue Manor $1,495,000

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Representer Sellers: 8025 Maryland #16C $1,950,000

314.725.5100 (oﬃce) 314.609.3155 (cell)

Lynn Andel Representer Buyers: 18511 Great Meadow $744,000

314.569.1177 (oﬃce) 314.609.0139 (cell)

Represented Sellers: 18 Homewood Drive $600,000

You’re The Best....

Laura McCarthy congratulates Joan Schnoebelen & Megan Rowe

#1 AGENTS FOR 2013

“We would like to thank our clients and friends for helping to make us the very best in 2013 with sales of over $30 million!” - Joan Schnoebelen & Megan Rowe

Some of the properties Joan & Megan closed in 2013

40 Overhills $2,400,000 Represented Purchaser

15 Ladue Manor $1,600,000

135 North Forsyth $1,850,000 Represented Purchaser

7 Ladue Manor $1,495,000

17 Dromara Road $1,750,000

155 Caro ndelet #500 $1,175,000

155 Caro ndelet #307 $1,000,000

342 No rth Meramec $900,000

2 Pebble Creek $750,000

709 Hav enwood $700,000

1720 Kenmont Road $570,000

2708 South Mason $465,000

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85 Trent Drive $1,600,000

660 Sc ott Avenue $1,001,000

1715 Kenmont Road $740,000

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R I E N DS O F C H A R ACT E R P LUS hosted its Fall Social at the exclusive Racquet Club, where a roaring fireplace, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails greeted guests coming in from the cold. The honoree and recipient of this year’s Sandy McDonnell Dedication to Character Award was D e b r a Hollingsworth. Proceeds from the event support CHARACTERplus’ commitment to the teaching of character education in schools.

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MOVING FORWARD, MOVING UP

BY DIANE ANDERSON

UESTS WERE TREATED TO cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac during the recent Moving Forward, Moving Up event by the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis. Pam Nicholson, CEO of Enterprise Holdings, was the featured speaker; Beth Fitzgerald, president of The Magic House, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Guests learned about raising awareness of the needs of women and girls in St. Louis, along with celebrating the accomplishments of a number of local women. The evening’s event helped to raise funds to benefit the programs supported by the Women’s Foundation. Co-chairs for the evening were Justine Craig-Meyer and Deb Zimmerman. More photos on page 68

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SOCIE T Y Archdiocesan Department of Special Education

SILVER STAR NIGHT

BY DAVID ANDERSON

HE ARCHDIOCESAN DEPARTMENT of Special Education hosted its recent Silver Star Celebrity Waiter Dinner at the Cardinal Rigali Center. The night began with a special cocktail reception, accompanied by a jazzy music ensemble The Silk Pajamas Band. Some of the featured celebrities included St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson, president of Aquinas Institute of Theology Fr. David Caron and Miss Nebraska USA Ellie Lorenzen. Archbishop Robert Carlson graced the evening’s event with a special presentation and blessing. At the end of the evening, the ‘waiter’ with the most tips, Fr. Caron, won the 2013 Waiter of the Year Award. A live auction also was held. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Archdiocesan Department of Special Education in its efforts to provide quality education, a living faith and success in life for children with disabilities. More photos on page 68

Michelle and Dennis Jenkerson

Pat and Leonard Dino, Fr. David Caron

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Laura Butsch, Archbishop Robert Carlson, Roberta Trost, Michelle Wright

David Butsch, Karl Lemp, Michelle Mannebach, Barry Cervantes

PARTIES WITH PURPOSE

Angels’ Arms

STEPPING OUT FOR THE ANGELS

BY COLLEEN DOHERTY

NGELS’ ARMS RECENTLY HELD ITS 13TH ANNUAL ‘Stepping Out for the Angels’ Fire and Ice Gala at the Kemp Auto Museum. Guests were invited to enjoy entertainment by Nick Callandro and Tony Oros, and mingle with the executive director Bess Wilfong, honorary chairman and former Cardinal baseball great Al Hrabosky, and special guests Julie Buck and Zip Rzeppa. The evening featured cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet seated dinner, hundreds of silent auction items, and an incredible live auction featuring a beautiful golden-doodle puppy. Angels’ Arms is dedicated to providing and supporting loving homes for foster children by keeping brothers and sisters together within a nurturing family until a forever home is found. More photos on page 68

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9847 Litzsinger Road, Ladue Offered at $6,650,000.

12 Huntleigh Woods Drive, Huntleigh Offered at $5,800,000.

12 Apple Tree Lane, Ladue Offered at $3,350,000.

5105 Lindell Boulevard, CWE Offered at $1,849,000.

1 Exmoor Drive, Ladue New Listing. $774,900. Open 1/26, 1-3 PM.

40 Auburndale Drive, Creve Coeur Offered at $1,299,000.

26 Westmoreland Place, CWE Offered at $1,249,500.

6127 Lindell Boulevard, CWE Offered at $950,000.

72 Clermont Lane, Ladue Offered at $839,000. Open 1/26, 1-3 PM.

2 Midpark Lane, Ladue New Price. $749,000. Open 1/26, 1-3 PM.

344 Runnymede Drive, Creve Coeur Offered at $675,000.

12228 Glenpark Drive, Maryland Heights New Listing. Offered at $209,000.

739 Oriental Lily, O’Fallon Offered at $474,900.

1010 Kuhlman Lane, Webster Groves Offered at $469,000.

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200 South Brentwood, #15C, Clayton Offered at $269,000.

8011 Presidio, #2A, University City Offered at $260,000.

7418 Warner Avenue, Richmond Heights Offered at $240,000.

2366 Sommers Road, Lake St. Louis Offered at $200,000.

151 Bridgewater Chase Lane, Villa Ridge New Price. Offered at $189,900.

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26 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,249,500

151 BRIDGEWATER CHASE LANE, Villa Ridge.

$189,900

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412 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, St. Peters.

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9847 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

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1010 KUHLMAN LANE, Webster Groves.

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12 HUNTLEIGH WOODS, Huntleigh.

$5,800,000

360 WEST POINT COURT, University City.

$429,900

322 CARLYLE LAKE DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

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710 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #7B, Clayton.

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78 CONWAY COVE DRIVE, Chesterﬁeld.

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1322 HIGHLAND OAKS DRIVE, UNIT B, Ballwin.

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907 CAMARGO DRIVE, Ballwin.

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PARTIES WITH PURPOSE

National Alliance of Mental Illness

CELEBRATING BEAUTIFUL MINDS

BY MOLLY JAMES

AMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF MENTAL Illness) held its annual gala, Celebrating Beautiful Minds, at the St. Louis Hilton Frontenac. The evening began with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by dinner and entertainment by Rachel & Rachel. Master of ceremonies Art Holliday introduced honorary chairperson Arlen Chaleff, who received recognition for her years of service to the organization. The Mortimer Goodman Award was given to Dr. John Nicholas Constantino, who has served the medical needs of children and adolescents in the St. Louis region for many years. Ellen Rosenbaum received the Hero Award for her longtime involvement with NAMI. Executive director Darwyn Walker offered a special thanks to the honorees for going above and beyond to support NAMI in its mission. Co-chairs for the evening were Peggy Adams, Suzie Strong and Mary Louise Walker. More photos on page 68

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IGHTY OAKES HEART FOUNDATION recently held its Heart Gala at the Starlight Room of The Chase Park Plaza. The evening began with a silent auction and wine pull, followed by dinner. The night was a tribute to Greg and Becky Lee’s family. Their beautiful baby boy, Oakes, was born with a congenital heart defect. The Mighty Oakes Heart Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support to families coping with the traumatic illness, the most common birth defect in the U.S.

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Let’s hear it for Parkway North High School junior ABBY LAMMERS, who recently scored a perfect 36 on her ACT test! In addition to her academic aptitude, Abby participates in the marching band (marimba), mock trial, the academic challenge contest, Mu Alpha Theta (the national math honors society), and the envirothon ecology competition. She also is involved in the Lexus Eco Challenge, and is the team leader of Parkway North’s Lexus Eco team. This year, her team’s project focused on reducing landfill waste, which was accomplished through the composting program that Parkway expanded district-wide. “I’m really passionate about doing my part to leave the planet a little bit better than when I found it, whether it be through recycling, composting, solar or whatever else comes my way,” she says. Abby lives in Creve Coeur. Proud parents are VICKI PLATKE and JAMES LAMMERS. She also has a younger sister, AERIN.

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Make plans for Beauty Buzz, a spring beauty party to benefit THE PRESS CLUB OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS. This year’s event will feature light bites, giveaways and six beauty bars staffed with experts from Chanel, Christian Dior, Bobbi Brown, Sisley, ReVive and others. Co-chaired by KSDK NewsChannel 5’s LEISA ZIGMAN and her daughter, MICAILA EDLIN, the event will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Neiman Marcus. Proceeds will benefit media scholarships for area students.

WORD AROUND TOWN The region’s first all-girls STEM charter school is set to open in St. Louis in August 2015. Pending approval from the Missouri Department of Secondary and Elementary Education, HAWTHORN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOR GIRLS will launch with a sixth- and seventh-grade class, and will add a class each year. The plan is to serve 500 girls grades six through 12 by 2020. Enrollment at Hawthorn will be open and tuition will be free. The school, which has yet to announce a location, is founded by MARY DANFORTH STILLMAN, daughter of SEN. JOHN DANFORTH and niece of former Washington University chancellor WILLIAM H. DANFORTH. The school is affiliated with the Young Women’s Leadership Network, which supports high-performing all-girls’ public schools in New York City, and nine affiliate schools in Illinois, Texas, Maryland and New York. Washington University is serving as institutional sponsor for the school.

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EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

Standing the Test of Time

BY LISA WATSON

it serves, so it resonated with them that this is one of the hallmarks of what Epworth does,” she says. “As a couple, the depth and breadth of the Neidorffs’ involvement has been truly extraordinary. They’ve been outstanding contributors on both a financial level and in terms of their time, energy and leadership. I don’t have enough superlatives to talk about them.” Epworth itself serves more than 5,300 youth and families each year through a variety of programs, including residential care, special education, abuse and neglect prevention, family reunification, emergency shelter, transitional living, aging-out services, homeless youth outreach, life skills, foster-care case management, and a 24-hour helpline for area children, youth and families. The nonprofit, which specializes in helping older youth ages 16-25, operates on a ‘strength-based philosophy,’ helping kids and young adults see past their weaknesses to uncover their strengths. The Pillar of Strength Award gala begins at

Michael and Noemi Neidorff with Epworth CEO Kevin Drollinger

6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at The RitzCarlton Ballroom, where guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner and a performance by renowned jazz singer Denise Thimes. “It’s going to be a great party,” notes Wilkinson, who is joined in planning the event by co-chairs Kit McClorey and Lisa Smith. “Hopefully, we will raise a lot of much-needed funds through the event.” Proceeds from the evening will benefit Epworth’s foster care programs, helping to make sure kids in the foster care system have access to quality health care services.

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N 2014, EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY Services celebrates 150 years of helping kids find their strengths and of serving the community with its lineup of programs to help children build a brighter future. To commemorate the milestone and honor longtime supporters Noemi and Michael Neidorff, Epworth will host its Pillar of Strength Award event Feb. 15. “Considering we’re celebrating 250 years since St. Louis’ founding, 150 years as a nonprofit is pretty extraordinary,” notes Donna Wilkinson, the event’s honorary chair. “Epworth certainly has stood the test of time and has been really great for the community.” Michael Neidorff, chairman, president and CEO of Centene Corporation, and wife Noemi became involved in Epworth because of a vision shared by Centene and Epworth, notes Wilkinson, who has worked with the couple on many different charitable projects. “Foster care is an important part of Centene’s overall health commitment to St. Louis and to the other communities

LN’s

TOP 10

MOST DYNAMIC PEOPLE OF 2014

n one of LN’s biggest pursuits of the year, we have scoured the city in search of individuals whose stories make us all proud to call St. Louis home. The result has culminated in the following pages, where you’ll read about a university leader who midnights as both a nanoscience researcher and a pianist, a young actress who’s making a big splash on primetime TV, and a foster mom who has opened her home to dozens of infants—and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Congratulations to our 10 extraordinary honorees—we know this isn’t the last we’ll hear of them!

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Dr. Tim and Kim Eberlein

Community Champions

rom the first to the final note, St. Louis Symphony’s Carnegie Hall performance moved Dr. Tim and Kim Eberlein to tears. “They received a standing ovation,” Tim recalls fondly. “We were so proud.” The annual trip to support the local orchestra in New York City is just one of the ways the pair tirelessly champions the city’s arts community. Since moving to St. Louis in 1999, the Eberleins have equally divided their time when it comes to supporting their passions: health care and the arts. “Fifty percent of the time, we are at his events; and 50 percent of the time, we are at my events,” Kim says. Lucky for the community—many of those labors of love overlap. From co-chairing events for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and the Symphony to Siteman Cancer Center, the couple stays busy giving back to the city they say has given so much to them. The Pennsylvania natives, who met in biology lab at the University of Pittsburgh, were sold on St. Louis from the start. After Tim graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency in surgery at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, the couple moved to St. Louis. Here, Tim assumed the role of chairman of the department of surgery at Washington University School of Medicine, surgeon-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and acting head of the then-planned Siteman Cancer Center, where he now serves as director. Kim, who has a masters degree in public health services administration, worked in multiple health care field positions, including a pivotal role at Harvard Medical School as it launched a new department of ambulatory care and prevention. Once here, she immediately dove into championing those St. Louis arts and health organizations that were close to her heart. Kim’s first philanthropic effort involved volunteering and later serving on the board for Safe Connections, which works to prevent and end domestic and sexual violence—a mission that hit home for her. “I have friends who had been victims of abuse.” She liked the idea of being able to help other victims in similar situations through the nonprofit’s crisis helpline. “Everything is anonymous. You are just a voice at the other end of the line. In that setting, I am able to stay calm and help.” A Women of Achievement honoree in 2013, Kim also co-founded The St. Louis Women’s Group on Race Relations, which focuses on bringing together people of different backgrounds. And her passion for music—she has played piano throughout her life—led to serving on the boards of Opera Theatre

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St. Louis has countless ways to be involved, the Eberleins say, from arts and music groups to museums and young professionals’ boards...“People always are surprised at how much they have to offer.” and St. Louis Symphony. “We are so lucky to have Opera Theatre. It features the rising stars of the opera world, it’s accessible and it’s sung in English,” she explains. Kim’s support for Opera Theatre intersects with her husband’s directorial position at Siteman Cancer Center during the annual Sing for Siteman show. The concert features solo performances from Opera Theatre singers to raise funds for the cancer center. “The artists are so grateful to be here, so they love doing it because they feel it is something they are doing for St. Louis,” Kim says. St. Louis Symphony is another shared passion for the Eberleins. Kim serves on the board, and both have co-chaired galas for the orchestra. “Our symphony is as good as any symphony in the country,” Kim says, noting that many of the talented musicians have become personal friends. While Tim’s days at the hospital are hectic, the

chief surgeon—who has been named to the Best Doctors in America list from 2002 to 2013—believes a full life includes experiencing the arts. For that reason, the Eberleins take the surgical residents to Opera Theatre and St. Louis Symphony performances each year. It’s that livability factor of St. Louis that draws many residents and other staff to the hospital, Tim notes. “It brings people of different backgrounds together. And you get to talk to the performers afterwards. Where else in the world would you be able to do that?” The pair encourages others to step outside themselves and volunteer for local arts and health organizations. St. Louis has countless ways to be involved, the Eberleins say, from arts and music groups to museums and young professionals’ boards. “It gives you an opportunity to develop other parts of yourself,” Kim says. “People always are surprised at how much they have to offer.”

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A Passion for Her Purpose

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By Lisa Watson

hen Adrian Bracy took on her leadership role at the YWCA four years ago, she was told that the organization was one of St. Louis’ best-kept secrets. To that, she responded, “Well, we don’t want to be a secret anymore!” Bracy came to her CEO post at the nonprofit from a very different world: the world of sports. She began with the Miami Dolphins, where she served as controller and was later promoted to CFO. Then she heard that the Los Angeles Rams were moving…to St. Louis. “As I was flying from Miami to St. Louis, I met a man from St. Louis,” she recalls. “He said, You’re leaving the Dolphins for the Rams? That’s like leaving a Rolls Royce for a Pinto! So I was a little scared at first, but then that Pinto won the Super Bowl!” Bracy was happy working with the Rams, but after 12 years, she found herself becoming restless. One night, she wrote some goals in her diary: Among them, living in the mountains, for her husband to also find a job that would make him happy, and a certain salary number. That was when an opportunity came along to work as CFO for the Arizona Cardinals. “It was everything I’d written down: the salary was exactly what I’d wanted, my husband found a job he loved there, and it was in the mountains,” she says. On her way to begin her new job, Bracy picked up a book in the airport: Women Don’t Ask by Linda Babcock. “The book talks about how women are so thankful and feel it’s not their place to ask for things,” she says. “I called the Cardinals and told them I’d done some research—and I was very thankful for the offer—but the cost of living was higher in Phoenix and I’d like to renegotiate my salary. I got $15,000 more because of that!” While in Arizona, Bracy participated in a webinar that prompted her to create a personal mission statement. High on Bracy’s list were her faith and a passion for enhancing the lives of women and girls. Around the same time, a friend from St. Louis called to tell her the executive director of the YWCA was retiring, and she thought Bracy would be a great fit. “I took this position because if you follow your passion, you will find your purpose in life.” During Bracy’s tenure, the YWCA has increased its reach and branched into new projects to help the community. Among them is an expansion of education about sexual assault for people with developmental disabilities. “It’s important that guardians, caregivers and the

participants themselves understand the difference between good touch and bad touch,” she says. “Fortunately, we’re making progress and providing that service to people in need.” Another newly minted program, the Women’s Economic Stability Partnership, helps remove barriers to education for mothers who are interested in pursuing higher education in nontraditional fields. In the first class of 10, eight participants graduated with their degrees. Bracy’s background makes her a unique leader for the nonprofit, which also offers transitional housing, courses to help teens develop selfconfidence and a Head Start program. “Typically, executives are program-driven and the finances are not always as well-kept because they are so focused on the programs. Accountability is something I’m a stickler for.” Bracy also believes in the culture of teamwork that was prevalent in the sports organizations she’s worked for. “Dick Vermeil was a big believer that the sum is greater than its parts. He made sure we all felt important and part of the team,

“I took (the job at YWCA) because if you follow your passion, you will find your purpose in life.” and I’ve tried to bring that culture here.” That can be a challenge when you’re working with 300 employees in 15 locations; but as Bracy says, it takes a village to make a nonprofit work—from a hard-working staff to a dedicated board of directors and many hours of input from volunteers. Also part of that ‘village’ is a supportive family. Bracy credits her husband, Vernon, for leaving a job he loved in Arizona to help her follow her passion. Since moving here, he helped found technology company RVC Solutions. She also thanks son Donovan for his support in the career change: “From ages 8 to 11, he got to play in Rams Park with players like Isaac Bruce. I was the coolest mom back then!”

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Thomas George

Tom of All Trades is music has brought him around the world and back. This acclaimed jazz pianist has performed at St. Louis staples like the Sheldon Concert Hall and Powell Hall, as well as international venues such as Nanjing University in China and the University of Dubrovnik in Croatia. He is classically trained in both piano and pipe organ, and even used his talents to raise money for music scholarships by organizing and performing on a philanthropic CD. A resume like that would be impressive for any musician, but it’s only one aspect of the Renaissance man that is the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) chancellor, Thomas George. To sit in George’s office is to peek inside the life of a beloved man. Photographs featuring lighthearted group shots are placed on the walls not merely at eye level, but nearly down to the floor, as space clearly is at a premium. Glance in the other direction to see a bit of UMSL pride or an honorary degree from an across-the-globe university. His large shelving unit is stuffed not only with items from his personal adventures, but ones that were given as gifts. And in the back of the office, in a smaller room, sits his keyboard, midst rows and rows of books. From the Missouri Botanical Garden to the Lifelong Vision Foundation, George’s community influence reaches across the numerous nonprofit boards on which he serves. He has been praised publicly for his work many times, including honors such as St. Louis North County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, the Outstanding Community Service Award from the St. Louis County Branch of the NAACP, and the Silver Beaver Award from the Greater St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America—a fitting honor for this Eagle Scout and current chair of Special Needs Committee, a scouting program designed for Boy Scouts of varying abilities. Despite all the accolades, George is the kind of man who gets his own coffee, and asks if he can bring anything back for you. To an outsider, the chancellor’s daily schedule seems chaotic: Mornings often start with 7:30 a.m. breakfast appointments, followed by a day of meetings and an evening of events. But George can’t explain his days without noting that it’s a team effort, singling out executive assistant Candi Agnew. George, originally from Philadelphia, attended Gettysburg College, followed by Yale and

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postdoctoral appointments at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California, Berkeley. He says he hadn’t planned on entering the administrative side of academia; but, after 13 years as a faculty member at the University of Rochester, he applied for deanship at SUNY Buffalo. “I don’t know why, but I did. I was in my 30s at the time, I’d never been a department chair, and I applied and became a dean,” he says. “The only difference between me and a lot of other deans is that I never turned off my research program.” George’s research is specialized in nanoscience, and chemical, materials and laser physics. His research has earned him worldwide recognition and noteworthy grants, including some from the National Science Foundation, as well as the Army Research Office and North Atlantic Treaty Organization. His list of work is a document in itself, as his research led to more than 700 papers, as well as 18 edited and five authored books. “[They say] that science and music are different sides of the brain, but with the kind of music I do, you have to improvise, you have to create on the spot. And in my research in science, it really is improvisation,” he says. “Maybe there is more similarity than one thinks. And for that matter, doing administration, you have got to improvise,

Despite all the accolades, George is the kind of man who gets his own coffee, and asks if he can bring anything back for you. as well—you learn quickly there is no cookie-cutter approach.” No matter the connection, George’s skills have all worked to better UMSL. “With the jazz-playing, I’ve been introduced to a number of people who have now become friends of the university, so it’s not all fun and games—it’s actually turned out to be ‘business.’” During George’s 10 years at UMSL, the school has grown in scope and prestige: UMSL built its first residential hall and reported a 65 percent increase in endowed scholarships. Now, thanks to George—or rather, his impressive work that inspired others—a Thomas F. George Jubilee Scholarship was recently created in his honor and announced at the university’s 50th birthday celebration.

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By Julia Christensen

Alper Oztok

Mister Hospitality

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By Lisa Watson

ince its opening in 2008, Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis has earned the distinction as Missouri’s only AAA Five-Diamond hotel, along with plenty of other accolades, ranging from recent spots on Travel + Leisure’s 500 World’s Best Hotels list to USA Today’s 20 Best Hotel Breakfasts in America. If you ask hotel GM Alper Oztok who is to thank for all this success, he’ll tell you it’s the great team of employees—and he’s probably right. But we think it also has something to do with the man at the top himself. Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Oztok got into the hospitality business almost by accident, when he took a summer job working for an uncle who was a hotel manager. “It helped me learn in many ways from the ground up, especially in how employees feel about management,” he says. “It was great training.” Before eventually making his way to St. Louis in 2010, Oztok took positions in locales including Chicago; Philadelphia; Punta Mita, Mexico; and Atlanta, where he met his wife, Nikol. Their first encounter—like his entry into the business—was a fluke of fate. To Oztok, it was ‘destiny.’ At the time, she worked at a hotel neighboring Swissôtel Atlanta, where Oztok was GM. She called to see if they had any rooms, since their hotel was booked up, and Oztok answered the phone only because the front-desk staffer already was helping a customer. Also from Turkey, Nikol noticed Oztok’s accent, and asked if he was new in town. He had only been there one month, and she offered to show him around. “The rest is history,” he says. They now live in Clayton with their 6-year-old daughter, Sofie. Moving to new and different cities is one of the perks of the job, in Oztok’s view, although he has no plans to leave St. Louis in the near future. Apart from being a great place for his daughter’s education, “traffic in St. Louis almost doesn’t exist. I can get from my home in Clayton to downtown in 15 minutes,” he declares. “I’m also passionate about the development of downtown. With the work at Ballpark Village and the Arch grounds, and so many businesses coming in downtown, it’s very exciting. St. Louis has lots of potential. It hasn’t reached its top yet.” A board member at RCGA, the Saint Louis Zoo and Army USA, Oztok is doing his part to make that potential a reality. Most recently, he took part in an employee holiday drive by donning a Santa costume to deliver gifts to kids in treatment at Children’s Hospital. “Seeing the smiles on their faces was huge for me,” he says.

Smiles are part of what drive Oztok in his business life, as well. “We’re in the entertainment industry, so our job is to provide happiness,” he says with the air of someone who can’t believe his luck. “If you’re really passionate about hospitality, it’s wonderful. Every day is different: This is not an 8 to 5 job. In this business, you don’t know what you’ll get yourself into when you come to work. It’s a mystery. But what you can control is your attitude.” He admits it’s not the life for everyone; but for him, it’s a dream. “Do something you love and your true colors come out. Otherwise, you’re in prison.” For Oztok, passing on that love of the work is a key part of his job. “Our role in management is to motivate people, to get them excited about what they do every day so they come to work bringing that passion.” He emanates pride in his staff, and the fact that 90 percent of the hotel’s employees come from the St. Louis region. “St. Louis has a hospitable culture. It’s in the DNA,” he says.

“...our job is to provide happiness...In this business, you don’t know what you’ll get yourself into when you come to work...But what you can control is your attitude.” He credits the company for putting its employees first. “We practice the Golden Rule—it’s easy to say, but very difficult to practice. The goal is to be authentic, genuine and treat each other with respect. We have almost 400 employees and everyone has their role. Everybody contributes.” With that outlook, are the accolades really a surprise?

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Nanci Bobrow

Madame President

anci Bobrow is the ultimate juggler. As a mother, grandmother, psychologist and community leader, she has mastered the art of balancing family, work and volunteer life—with a little social time thrown in here and there. The Brooklyn native, who has spent much of her adult life in St. Louis, will be the first to tell you she doesn’t know the word ‘no.’ In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find an area event, program or initiative related to children’s or women’s care and abuse prevention that does not involve Bobrow as a leading contributor. “I love what I do, and that passion leads to being able to do it,” she says. Bobrow is driven by her belief that women are the backbone of the community and children are its future. A clinical psychologist and assistant professor of pediatrics at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, she works with children and families at the division of endocrinology at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. One of the biggest issues she helps today’s youth through is bullying. By consulting with children and connecting families who have been affected, she is helping to heal students and prevent bullying in local schools. As a further testament to her devotion to the city’s most vulnerable population, Bobrow has served as president of Nurses for Newborns in the role of primary caregiver for high-risk infants after their discharge from area neonatal intensive care units. She also has been a volunteer for 26 years at Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, including five years as board president. “Whenever I say yes to a board, I always end up becoming the president,” she says. Bobrow’s work also stretches throughout the state and nationwide through her appointment by Gov. Jay Nixon to the Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board. For her efforts, she was named the 2008 World of Children Honoree for Community Volunteerism and Child Advocate of the Year, the highest honor from Prevent Child Abuse in the state. And serving as president of the National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis has allowed her to expand her work with abused and neglected women, children and families, for which she earned the organization’s most prestigious honor, the Hannah G. Solomon Award. In just one of her groundbreaking moves, Bobrow brought the Silent Witness Project to the organization in 1995. The nationally touring exhibit of red statues

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each feature the name of a murdered woman in an effort to bring awareness to, and eventually eliminate, domestic violence deaths. Bobrow also has taken part in domestic violence legislation. “I was involved to make sure the highway department investigates and records hit-and-run domestic violence deaths,” she notes. Bobrow’s consistent support for these nonprofits through the years led to being named a Woman of Achievement in 1996; and today— true to form—she is the organization’s president. As the leader of an organization that recognizes women’s volunteer contributions to the community, she sees firsthand the impact of its members, who all come together from different generations and backgrounds to make a difference. “They are such incredible role models in the community— so active. What would we do without them?” Women of Achievement is a wonderful way to honor these women and all of the agencies and lives they have touched, she adds. In the few spare moments amid her busy calendar, Bobrow and her husband, Jim, have

“I want to help repair the world and empower people to do for themselves.” traveled the world—apparent from the broad collection of international artwork accenting their stately home in the historic Central West End. From colorful tapestries to intriguing paintings and stunning glass sculptures, Bobrow says each piece tells a story from the couple’s trips to such far-off lands as China, India and Australia. Across the globe and back at home, Bobrow believes women should pull each other up. “I want to help repair the world and empower people to do for themselves,” she says. She urges women to “just do it; get involved.” Every volunteer position teaches you different skills—from leadership to communication and teamwork, she notes. “Ask a Woman of Achievement to be your mentor…or just give me a call.”

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Erinn Westbrook

Erinn, Amplified By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

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“I’m lucky and blessed to be in Hollywood, which isn’t always the friendliest and brightest town... It’s made me even more aware of my purpose...” experiences with rejection will make or break you. For me, they humbled me and opened my eyes to the fact that maybe I had a little more work to do.” Westbrook joined an acting studio and continued auditioning. She booked small parts on ABC Family dramas, and landed a larger role on the sitcom Mr. Box Office, staring Jon Lovitz, Bill Bellamy and Vivica Fox. She came close to scoring a lead role in an ABC Family spinoff, and acted in a Fox pilot that didn’t get picked up. Last July, she got an email asking her to audition for Glee, beginning the month-long audition process that tested her dancing, singing and acting chops. “I was devastated for the first couple of months in 2013, believe it or not, because I was so close to getting something so huge, and I didn’t understand why it wasn’t working out,” Westbrook says. “And six months later I got Glee, and I was like, I understand now.” Playing mean girl and head-cheerleader Bree, Westbrook says, is easy, because the part is written

so well. As a minion of Coach Sue Sylvester (played by Jane Lynch) Bree has donned a bikini made of caution tape, snarled a menacing monologue to a fellow cheerleader, and survived a pregnancy scare. So far, Westbrook is in eight of this season’s episodes, including City of Angels, set to air March 11. Though she’s currently billed as a recurring character, she’s crossing her fingers that the creators will sign her on to become a main cast member for the show’s final season. In the meantime, Westbrook is reviewing scripts and looking at all her options. She says her next step is the big screen, but her dreams don’t stop at the movies. She’s co-written a TV pilot with a friend from Harvard, and has recorded a few singles to send to record labels. “I’m lucky and blessed to be in Hollywood, which isn’t always the friendliest and brightest town,” she says. “It’s made me even more aware of my purpose there…I recognize that God has chosen me to do what I’m doing, and maybe add a brightness to it.”

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ro m t h e c l a s s ro o m s o f J o h n Burroughs School and Harvard University to the hallways of Glee’s McKinley High, St. Louis native and Hollywood starlet Erinn Westbrook is acing it. Westbrook, who plays resident mean girl Bree on Fox’s smash musical dramedy Glee, is seeing rising success in the entertainment industry. But she’s also seen her fair share of rejection, drawing strength from family, faith and perseverance. Born in New York, Westbrook moved to Chesterfield when she was 6, giving her “a great dual-living situation.” She attended Chesterfield Day School and John Burroughs during the school year, and spent summer and winter breaks in New York City. Westbrook found her passion for performance early in life. She played piano competitively and sang in the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s children’s choir. In sixth grade—as the only African American girl in her grade—she auditioned for the lead role in the school’s rendition of Annie. Friends told her she couldn’t play the part because the character was white. “That was difficult for me to wrap my head around as a 12-year-old girl,” she says. “But I still went for it. That’s always been my personality, to go for what you want in life.” Westbrook spent high school and college trying her hand at a broad range of talents. She was cheerleading captain at Burroughs; and wrote for the newspaper at Harvard, where she studied English, American literature and language, with a minor in dramatic arts. She interned at Vogue and Allure, and modeled for Nike, Nordstrom and Vineyard Vines. It wasn’t until she landed a gig VJ-ing for MTV that Westbrook says she realized she could actually perform as a profession. “I thought, Although this isn’t acting, it’s inching closer towards it, and it’s acting in its own way,” she says. “It’s just Erinn, amplified.” After graduation, Westbrook had to decide which of her many talents she wanted to pursue most. She relocated to Los Angeles, giving herself three years to make it. “I’m very impatient,” she says. “If it’s meant to happen for me, it’s meant to happen. It’s something I’ve been building toward my entire life. It’s not going to take me 10, 15, 20 years. I can’t be twiddling my thumbs and waiting for my big break 10 years later.” That first year in L.A. was difficult for Westbrook. The actress was “constantly told ‘no’,” or that she was good, but not good enough. “You face more rejection in a week in Hollywood than most people face in years,” she says. “The

Halbert Sullivan

Father Figure

By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

hen Halbert Sullivan recounts a timeline of his life, he names just as many miracles as he does jail stints. Sullivan is a successful father, grandfather, business owner and CEO. He heads the Father’s Support Center (FSC), an organization dedicated to helping ‘deadbeat dads’ get back on their feet and support their families. Now in its 16th year, FSC has helped more than 10,000 men become better fathers. The participants receive counseling, social services and help with job placement, as well as classes about conflict resolution, anger management and parenting. They must follow a strict set of rules, but the end result is worth it: The program helps the men receive GEDs, get clean and form healthy relationships with their children. Sixty-five percent of the Center’s graduates find jobs, allowing them to pay child support; and 80 percent have interaction with their children. Sullivan understands the consequences of having an absent father—he himself didn’t meet his biological father until his mid-50s. He grew up in Memphis, Tenn., with a loving mother and in-andout step-father. “My mother couldn’t read or write, but we had to go to school,” he says. “If we came home and didn’t have homework, she would go up to the school and tell the teachers, You’d better send my children home with some homework.” At 14, Sullivan’s family moved to Rochester, N.Y. Not used to the extreme cold and snow, his parents moved to St. Louis a year later, while Sullivan stayed behind to live with his aunt. He excelled in school, getting top honors. During his junior year, he participated in the Upward Bound program, taking half a day of high school classes and half a day of college-level courses at the University of Rochester. He planned to become a doctor. But life had other things in store for him. Instead of graduating from high school, he was arrested for burglary at age 17. For the next 20 years, Sullivan remained a fixture in the penitentiary system, serving a couple years here and a few months there for parole violation and drug possession and sales. He spent his time in prison bettering himself, earning his GED; and later, out of prison, acquiring his associates and bachelors. “During that time, I was never, ever wanting to be involved in criminal activity,” he says. “I wanted to do something else. But when you have a felony on your record, it’s difficult to get a job. It was even worse back then than it is now.” In 1979, Sullivan tried cocaine and was hooked, battling his addiction for the next 14 years. He tried in earnest to turn his life around, and moved to St. Louis to be closer to family. “[My mother instilled

“There are no bad kids...But there are a lot of bad adults around kids—and that could mean bad parenting...What we do here is impact outcomes for children, families and communities.” in us] good and bad, right and wrong, and I needed to be around her. I was tired,” he says. Sullivan flip-flopped between Rochester and St. Louis, eventually returning to drugs. His life collapsed. “From 1984 to 1989, I lived in vacant buildings, begged for change, didn’t bathe, didn’t change my clothes,” he says. During another stint behind bars, as he sat in a prison Bible study, he encountered for the first time a poster with the poem Footsteps in the Sand, and was enthralled. That night, a bright light filled his cell. “It flashed me all the way back to six months before I had been busted. I had been on a terrible drug binge for three or four weeks, walking the streets, thinking, Why is this happening to me? I was sitting in a cell with this thing in my head and I thought, That’s God. It’s time to change. That’s what I call a miracle.” He returned to St. Louis and got a job, but he still couldn’t shake his urge to use. In 1993, he went on a cocaine binge that lasted two or three weeks, and woke up on a bench in front of Beaumont High School. He entered a 30-day drug rehab program, and has been clean since.

Sullivan returned to school, getting his master’s in social work from Washington University. He got a job as a school social worker, hoping to prevent youth from making the same mistakes he did. In his research, however, Sullivan realized that the best way to help families was to provide services for “non-custodial, non-resident fathers.” He became the founding director of the Father’s Support Center, growing the organization to serve hundreds of men each year. A true example of redemption and self-transformation, Sullivan imparts his knowledge and experiences on the men he helps. “I walk the walk. Our curriculum is evidencebased content.” A father of four and a grandfather of eight, Sullivan is a busy man. He also owns several small businesses, including an auto salvage yard he co-owns with his son. Now in his 60s, he has no plans to slow down. “There are no bad kids,” Sullivan says. “But there are a lot of bad adults around kids—and that could mean bad parenting, bad community and bad society…What we do here is impact outcomes for children, families and communities.”

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Linda Sher

Mom’s the Word

he Sher household is always buzzing with activity. And it’s not just because of the Shers’ own biological and adopted children (ranging in age from 4 to 32) and the two grandchildren for whom Linda Sher helps care. It’s also, in large part, due to the 59 children she has fostered in the past 18 years as a volunteer through Lutheran Family and Children’s Services. “It’s always crazy here,” Sher says. “I had five kids here on our last snow day, and one of them had a friend over. All I do is hope my husband doesn’t come home until somebody’s left!” When Sher began fostering infants, her husband, Tom, thought it would be a passing whim, she recalls. “About two years into this, it was a beautiful sunny day in summer when my husband said to me, This isn’t a whim, is it? In the first years, I had babies back to back—one would leave in the morning and I got another one in the afternoon. That’s how many children there were.” What keeps Sher coming back for more is her absolute love of newborns. “I love, love, love babies. It’s unconditional,” she says. “They don’t talk back, they don’t argue with you. They’re so innocent and sweet that you can’t help but fall in love with them.” Her favorite part is simply holding them, she adds. “I could just sit there all day and hold them—I can’t, but I could.” An avid picture-taker, Sher takes at least one or two photographs each day of the infants in her care. The photos make their way into albums— one for the adoptive parents, one for the birth mother and one for herself. For each child, Sher chooses her favorite photo, which makes its way to one of the frames adorning the nursery wall, each of which contains 16 pictures. Sher also has kept in touch with many of the children she fostered and their families. For some, it’s just a holiday card every year, but others, she sees almost daily. And she has many memories built up through the years. For example, she’d had her first foster child for about seven weeks when he was cleared to go home with his adoptive family. “The family had been waiting a really long time; and back then, we could not tell the adopted families they had been picked until the child was legally free, so they didn’t know about him. They left on vacation the day before they were supposed to get him, and I ended up having him an extra week,” she says. “I cried when my first baby left and when the 59th baby left. It’s as if you’re giving up your own child, because they’re with you 24 hours a day, through the

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“In the first years, I had babies back to back—one would leave in the morning and I got another one in the afternoon. That’s how many children there were.” good and bad. It’s sad when they leave; you mourn them.” Sher recalls the particularly difficult parting with one child she fostered several years ago, whom they called Jazzy. “She had this personality that to this day we can’t describe. People were drawn to her, literally. She was adorable and there was just something about her. She’s got to be 15 to 16 years old now, and people still ask me about her. She did my oldest daughter in; she became so attached to her, and when Jazzy left, she said, I could never let myself get attached like that again— at least not until she had her own children.” But the parting is somewhat of a sweet sorrow, because the babies who leave are going on to live

the rest of their lives, either with an adopted family or to a member of their birth family, Sher says. When the birth family decides to take the baby back themselves, she notes, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services provides them with all the support they need—from baby supplies to help finding housing or getting a job. “They don’t just say goodbye. They’re really great.” Sher has taken in fewer infants since adopting 4-year-old Desi, whom she had fostered since birth. “It’s about every five or six months that I take a baby now,” she says. “It just gets to be too much, and I don’t have that much room in my car! But I don’t know if I see stopping entirely. I enjoy it so much and I just love doing it.”

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By Lisa Watson

Gene Dobbs Bradford

The Ace of Bass

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By Brittany Nay

alking into the dark, cool atmosphere of Jazz at the Bistro, a black-and-white photo of Ray Brown, circa 1948, greets guests. That’s where it all started for Gene Dobbs Bradford. “I tried to learn his bass lines, and tried to sound like him,” the double-bassist says with a wide smile. “Jazz doesn’t get much better than that.” As a teenager, the Jazz St. Louis executive director relentlessly emulated ’40s and ’50s jazz greats like Brown. “I put my time in. I had band class first thing in the morning, and then I’d get home from school and practice,” Bradford explains in his baritone voice. “Bass is a demanding mistress. You don’t just leave her alone and expect to come back and everything is fine.” That intense respect for his craft paid off, as he soon earned acceptance into the prestigious Eastman School of Music in New York. “It was one of my first college visits. I walked by a woodwind quintet playing, and it sounded just like it did on the record.” At that moment, Bradford knew he was in the right place. He went on to study with influential professor James Vandemark and earn a degree in double bass. It also was during college that Bradford realized he enjoyed putting together concerts more than performing them. “You get to be more creative, get to choose what’s being played and get to have your own voice,” he notes. So following graduation, he went into orchestral management for symphonies including Baltimore, Cleveland and Honolulu, before becoming director of operations for St. Louis Symphony from 1994 to 1999. Being on the management side of the music industry has allowed Bradford to tour the world, from the Americas to Europe and Asia. While overseeing the symphony shows, he likened himself to an “orchestra roadie,” making arrangements for the stage setups, hotels and bus schedules. Bradford’s love of jazz and music management has now come full circle. Taking the helm of Jazz St. Louis 15 years ago, he’s right in the thick of things, booking some of the world’s best jazz artists to the Jazz at the Bistro stage. His goal for each new season is to offer an eclectic lineup, from performers such as legendary saxophonists Sonny Rollins and Dave Sanborn to iconic ’80s actress Molly Ringwald, who recently launched her music career. Whether it’s soul, funk, modern, avante-garde or straight-ahead

jazz, patrons can hear it “the way jazz is meant to be experienced.” Bradford says everyone likes jazz, and if they don’t, “they just haven’t found a style that resonates with them.” The numbers back this up, as the subscription base has increased 40 percent since he took over in 1999. Behind-the-scenes at the Bistro, Bradford is building even more connections through what they call “the hang.” Each night in the dimly lit backstage, he finds himself hanging with some of the jazz industry’s most notable names. “We talk in-between and after sets, and we get to know each other,” he muses. “That’s how I found out Terence Blanchard’s father was an opera singer.” The casual conversation led to one of Bradford’s biggest collaborative triumphs: Champion. Blanchard, the acclaimed New Orleans native jazz trumpeter and composer, is a regular performer at Jazz at the Bistro. And Bradford knew Blanchard’s film-scoring skill set, work with strings and love of opera would be the perfect combination for the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis production. “For this particular project, I just knew he had to be the one,” Bradford notes. With Blanchard and playwright Michael Cristofer on board, the Jazz St. Louis and Opera Theatre collaboration became an international hit, garnering praise from New York Times and Opera Today reviewers. The collaboration is just one of many team efforts Bradford and Jazz St. Louis have been a part of with local arts organizations. The spirit of collaboration,

“Bass is a demanding mistress. You don’t just leave her alone and expect to come back and everything is fine.” particularly in Grand Center, continues to grow, he says. “My dream for St. Louis is that in 100 years, students will be sitting in a classroom studying this great St. Louis arts time period.” And while Bradford’s musical acumen is vast, his talents extend beyond that scene. He earned an MBA from Washington University in 2008, and he has delved deeply into his passions for running and cooking. His love for running has led him to complete three half-marathons and a half Iron Man. “So I’m only half-crazy,” he jokes. Even in the winter months, 6-foot-4 Bradford can be seen running around his Webster Groves neighborhood in the wee hours of the morning. Bradford also admits his passion for cooking runs so deep that there isn’t really room for his wife, Maria, in the kitchen. But she seems to like it that way, he says. “My daughter, Mireille, has been known to say, Daddy’s a good cook, and mommy’s good at heating things up,” he says, with a chuckle. Whether it’s the kitchen or the stage, one thing is certain: Bradford seems to always know just the right recipe for success.

{LadueNews.com} January 24, 2014

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Devon Windsor

Having Her Moment By Julia Christensen

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“People think that models live some crazy, glammed-up lifestyle...but I pay my own airfare in economy and my own rent.” But she is busy. How busy? “A couple weeks back, I flew to London for a job on a Tuesday and got in Wednesday morning. Then I worked all day, and all day on Thursday,” Windsor recalls. “I flew back that night to New York for a job Friday, and flew on Sunday to London, and then to Tenerife for a job, where I worked two full days. My workdays usually are anywhere from 10 to 13 hours, seven days a week.” After a description like that, any mental image of a relaxed model lounging in a luxurious suite waiting to be photographed seems absurd. “That’s a big misconception that people have who are outside of the modeling world: People think that models live some crazy, glammed-up lifestyle,” Windsor says. “That doesn’t happen.

Maybe if you are a supermodel, then yes, that is your life; but I pay my own airfare in economy and my own rent.” But Windsor keeps going. “Coming up, I am headed to Paris for Couture and then back to New York for Fashion Week,” she says. Her dedication is clearly paying off, and the recent VS show is just one of her many marquee accomplishments. As the VS show transitioned from theme to theme, interviews and behind-the-scenes features were aired. And after Windsor’s segment came a piece featuring now-supermodels who discussed previous dreams of walking that Angelfilled runway. The women even noted that doing so dramatically advanced their careers. How fitting for this rising star.

Photo by Sarah Crowder, Makeup by Amy Koehler, Hair by Emily Miller

n a g l i t t e r- c l a d r u n way, 19-year-old Devon Windsor of Ladue walked—or rather, strutted—into the homes of 10 million or so television viewers. During the theatrical, televised Victoria’s Secret (VS) Fashion Show, alternative band Fall Out Boy performed its fervent track, My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up), alongside pop star Taylor Swift as models marched up and down the runway. And when the music entered an audibly-intense moment, Windsor made her entrance. Complete with an electric guitar casually slung across her shoulder and her hand into the air—forming a rebellious devil—she wore practically painted-on embellished red pants, which framed the leopard bra perfectly and accented the spiked dog collar she wore. Her look was nothing short of a statement. “Since I started modeling, being in the VS show was a dream,” Windsor says. “It was really fun to dress up and show more of my personality and femininity.” Windsor is having a moment. She has walked for high-fashion mainstays, such as Chanel and Dior; has starred in a Love Moschino advertising campaign; modeled for a Jason Wu lookbook; and was named a top newcomer by Models.com, just to name a few. Despite signing with a modeling agency as a young teen, Windsor decided to finish high school before modeling full-time. “I enjoyed high school, and was not sure if I wanted to go to college or model full-time,” says the MICDS alum. “I enjoyed playing sports and even applied to colleges. It was not until the summer I graduated that I really decided I was going to take a gap year to try modeling full-time.” Had she started modeling full-time during high school, Windsor says she “would have never been mature enough. Even now, I have trouble living the lifestyle that full-time models are living.” So after graduating, Windsor went to Milan “to learn the ropes of travelling and modeling full-time.” She then returned to St. Louis “to find out that my measurements were not up to the standards of what they should be to work in New York.” So her focus switched to losing the inches needed for the high-fashion career path. After achieving her goal, she headed to the Big Apple, where she currently resides. If modeling had not panned out, Windsor says she would have gone to college, noting an interest in marine biology and cooking; “I still do have some interests in that, and try to cook in my free time when I’m not too busy.”

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Just because we’re in the thick of winter and chilly weather doesn’t mean a romantic adventure is out of the question. And there are so many fantastic options throughout St. Louis! Whether it be a night at The Fabulous Fox, a romantic candlelight dinner, or a twirl around Steinberg Skating Rink—or maybe all three—there is something for everyone that will set the mood. Our lovebirds, Allison and Rob, show us how to stylishly be out and about for a winter-date night.

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ON PAGE 37: The Fabulous Fox Theater On Rob: Burberry shirt, $275, Neiman Marcus Michael Kors sweater, $195, Neiman Marcus Hugo Boss coat, $595, Neiman Marcus Theory pant, $195, Neiman Marcus On Allison: Parker skirt, $264, Nordstrom Jacket, $860, Nordstrom Jem New York fur scarf, $230, Neiman Marcus Valentino clutch, $1,295, Nordstrom THIS PAGE: Scape American Bistro On Rob: Peter Millar shirt, $225, Mister Guy On Allison: Milly dress, $450, Esther Cuff, $36, Melanie’s Infinity scarf, $59, Nordstrom Blakely clutch, $65, Cha Boutique

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STEINBERG ICE RINK IN FOREST PARK On Rob: Chambray shirt, $70, Nordstrom Michael Kors sweater, $195, Neiman Marcus Michael Kors vest, $895, Neiman Marcus On Allison: Equipment sweater, $298, Vie Rag & Bone jacket, $1,295, Neiman Marcus Alice & Olivia leather leggings, $795, Nordstrom Hat, $35, Nordstrom

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The Financial Scene A Ladue News Special Section

WHAT YOU OWN, WHERE IT IS AND WHAT IT’S WORTH™

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FAMILY WEALTH MAP

Security for Your Family BY BRITTANY NAY

what it’s worth,” Fox says. The one-stop organizational shop for personal information also acts as a collaborative tool for individuals to use with their wealth managers, accountants and attorneys. The system is $9.95 per month for individuals and starts at $99 per month for professional advisers, who can use the site to help organize clients’ information. Family Wealth Map’s website has a list of subscribing professionals. The idea for Family Wealth Map was sparked by Fox’s own family. When his father died suddenly in a car accident 20 years ago, Fox received calls from attorneys and accountants looking for information about his estate only days after the funeral. “The last thing I wanted to do was comb through my father’s files for the information they needed,” he recalls. Instead, Fox wished for a place where all the pertinent information related to an individual’s estate could be accessed in one place. That’s when he decided to create Family Wealth Map. The information can now be at a family’s fingertips, he says, giving them confidence and peace of mind knowing it is available when and where they need it.

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The system also has a patent-pending Notification Upon Death feature that will automatically deliver the information of the deceased to the executor of the estate upon the individual’s passing. Fox says the Family Wealth Map is a gift he is leaving his family members to provide information in a time of need. “I hope you will give it as a gift to your family, as well.”

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Moneta Group congratulates Patrick McGinnis, CFP®, CFA and Hunter Brown, MBA, CFP® on being named Principals of the firm.

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HAT IF YOUR FAMILY WAS FACED with the sudden loss of a loved one, and you were responsible for gathering all the pertinent paperwork at a moment’s notice? That’s exactly what happened to Richard Fox when his father unexpectedly passed away. The CEO and president of Family Wealth Map LLC resolved to never let that happen to his wife and children: He launched Family Wealth Map, an online system that allows you to securely store and track all of your assets, from bank accounts and stock portfolios, to wills, health-care directives, insurance policies, mortgage documents, car titles, copies of passports and birth certificates, and even email and social media passwords. “In a family, there is usually one spouse who handles the finances,” Fox explains. “Family Wealth Map is a great way to give both spouses convenient access to the family’s most important information.” Backed by a high-security system from Chesterfield-based software company, Unified Development Inc., the cloud-based, encrypted platform tells you “what you own, where it is, and

Financial Resolutions

Resolve to Do Better

By Julia Christensen

ome resolutions have a more obvious solution than others. If you want to eat better, buy healthier food. If you’d like to sleep more, go to bed early. And if you want to improve your financial situation in 2014, try the advice of these financial experts.

Sherry Delo Delo Advisors • Everybody should have a resolution to save money; and by that, I mean sock money away. It’s very thrilling to be able to save money. Know what you spend and never spend more than you make, and you will find that you have surplus money to save. • The question then is, if you have surplus money to save, where should it go? The first thing you want to do is have an emergency fund, and that’s usually three to six months of after-tax earnings.

Guy Hockerman The Commerce Trust Company • Take some time to reflect on what’s most important. Tie that into financial goals and decide what’s most important financially. To me, it’s about establishing where things are headed. • Think about managing your cash flow. I haven’t had a client yet who regretted saving money. • As for financial organization, ask What do I have? Can I identify fairly quickly where it’s at? Develop that big-picture approach, even if some of the goals aren’t specifically known.

Ken Poteet Sterling Bank • As job growth returns in 2014, there is a good chance that as a consumer you will tend to spend more. Thereby, the No. 1 financial resolution to make for 2014 is to prepare a budget. • Make [the budget] flexible, realistic and tailored to your needs— it’s about knowing where your money is going, instead of wondering where it went. A great budget allows you to focus on attainable goals and get real results—isn’t that what a resolution is all about?

{LadueNews.com} January 24, 2014

thefinancialscene A Ladue News Special Section

Knowing Your Net Worth

What’s Your Number?

By Brittany Nay

t stands to reason, the higher your net worth, the better off you are today and for the future. While this may be true, local advisers say what’s more important is that your net worth shows whether you’re on track to reach your personal goals. Simply put, your net worth is how much you own minus how much you owe, explains Richard Baldwin, owner of Baldwin Wealth Management. Assessing this number year after year can help you track your financial progress. To determine your net worth, individuals need to subtract liabilities from assets, says Maurice Quiroga, executive VP and managing director at PNC Wealth Management. Whether you are using the assistance of online tools, consulting a financial adviser, or calculating your net worth yourself, the first step is to find the amount of your total assets: • Estimate the worth of your largest assets, such as your home and vehicles. • Add your liquid asset statements, including checking and savings accounts, cash, investments and retirement accounts. • Also add any personal items of significant value, such as jewelry. Next, calculate your liabilities: • Estimate the balance of your outstanding liabilities, such as mortgage and vehicle loans. • Add your personal liabilities, including credit cards and student loans. Lastly, subtract your total liabilities from your total assets to find your net worth. This process can be repeated annually and compared with last year’s number to determine if you are getting closer to your financial goals or falling further behind. For those who don’t have the time, inclination or tools to determine their own net worth, they may consider hiring a wealth adviser, Baldwin says. “There’s a particular tool that we use: the Monte Carlo analysis. It can help analyze your net worth in conjunction with your spending and saving habits to give you an idea of whether or not you’re on track.” The target number for your net worth will be different for everyone, as each individual has their own goals, Baldwin notes. Quiroga adds that it’s important to know your net worth—particularly for high net-worth families—today and down the road, especially when it comes to retirement planning. “Your net worth shows how much money you owe and to whom you owe. It really opens people’s eyes to the amount of debt they have, so they can ultimately work on a strategy to pay that off over a period of time.” As your life goals change and the economy fluctuates, advisers agree maintaining a handle on your net worth can ensure smooth sailing today and into the future. “Knowing that number will help you become a savvier planner,” Quiroga notes.

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Identity Theft

Don’t Ignore the Red Flags

By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

ore than 16 million people in the United States were victims of identity theft in 2012, according to the Department of Justice. But identity theft isn’t inescapable, according to local finance experts. “Identity theft is a huge industry, because it works,” says Moneta Group principal Patrick McGinnis. “People don’t pay attention. I think online banking is great, but you’ve got to be aware of what’s going on.” McGinnis says there are signs to look for when banking and shopping online. Secure web pages will show a small padlock icon in the URL, which will also change from http to https. Depending on what browser is used, part of the URL also might appear green. Users should be wary of entering personal information into any websites without these signals. It’s also important to be careful where you choose to shop and bank on the internet. McGinnis advises customers not to check their bank accounts or shop online using public computers, and to lock office computers when away from their desk at work. Identity thieves also can use information found on social media to hack into bank and credit card -Patrick McGinnis, accounts. “If you forget Moneta Group your password, reset it,” McGinnis says. “They ask you a few questions, like Where did you go to high school? What’s your dog’s name? What’s your kid’s name? If you have a Facebook account, I can find it and be able to tell where you went to high school and what your dog’s name is, and I’ll be able to reset your password and log into your account.” McGinnis recommends making social media accounts as private as possible, and choosing tricky security questions. But fraud doesn’t just happen online. David Presson, senior VP and director of investments at First Bank, warns against giving out information to unsolicited phone calls. “Ask who they are, what they want and what organization they’re

“IdentIty theft Is a huge Industry, because It works... People don’t Pay attentIon.”

with, and say you’ll call them back,” Presson says. “Then look up their phone number and initiate the call, instead of responding to a random call.” The same goes for emails from banks and credit card companies asking to update your information. “These emails look extremely real and authentic. Essentially what they’re doing is stealing your information. Don’t click the link, go to the website yourself. It will usually tell you if you need to do something.” Knowing when it is and isn’t safe to give out personal information also is an important part of identity theft prevention. Chris Thetford of the Better Business Bureau says it’s OK to give out a social security number to government agencies, when filing an application for credit or while in the process of getting hired by a company. Banks and government agencies will never ask for social security numbers by email, so an email asking for one always is a red flag, he says. McGinnis, Presson and Thetford all agree that one of the best and easiest ways for consumers to protect themselves is to closely monitor their accounts. Cardholders should check their credit and debit card transactions every few days to a week, either online or on the phone, searching for

any fraudulent charges. Thetford says everyone should also check their credit report annually at annualcreditreport.com, to make sure no one else has opened lines of credit in their name. Parents also can call the credit bureaus and place freezes on their childrens’ credit, to prevent criminals from opening cards in their names. Though technology continues to pose new ways for criminals to obtain personal information and steal identities, it also provides solutions and ways for consumers to protect themselves. Presson recommends LifeLock, a service that works to prevent credit fraud and identity theft. For a safe way to store passwords, McGinnis suggests 1Password, an app that generates strong passwords and stores them with one master password. McGinnis also recommends that Apple users install Find My iPhone, so that if their gadgets are lost or stolen, the owners can lock the items and erase any sensitive data. Consumers also can get free, valuable information on the Better Business Bureau’s website (stlouis.bbb.org), or by calling the BBB at 645-3300 for help with any identity theft situation.

{LadueNews.com} January 24, 2014

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executiveprofiles By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

Hunter Brown, CFP, MBA Principal Moneta Group 100 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 500, 726-2300

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Brown joined Moneta Group in 2009 as a professional consultant for the thenKukla Schick team. With a background in banking and a problem-solving attitude, Brown is a great fit for Moneta. He recently was promoted to principal partner of the Kukla Schick McGinnis Brown team.

Feldman is a graduate of Ladue High School, as well as the University of Denver. He is a member of the American Banker’s Association, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the Private Wealth Management Association. He also is actively involved in fundraising for breast cancer research.

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Patrick McGinnis, CFA, CFP Principal Moneta Group 100 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 500, 726-2300 McGinnis joined Moneta Group in 2001 as an intern for Don Kukla, and has worked diligently to become a principal partner for the Kukla Schick McGinnis Brown team. He is one of the firm’s youngest holders of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

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How do you recommend selecting a wealth adviser?

Pamela Hardin, MBA, CFP President Foundation Wealth Management 8000 Maryland Ave., Ste. 1165, 726-6789, phardin@fwmria.com Foundation Wealth Management (FWM) has a list of ‘Important Questions to Ask Your Financial Adviser,’ available upon request. These questions give prospective clients a framework for comparing one adviser to another. Among the most critical questions is What is your client-retention rate? FWM is proud of its 99-percent client-retention rate.

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When selecting a wealth adviser, establish your goals. Are you looking for assistance with your investments and/or other financial planning issues? Interview the adviser and match your goals with their skills. Ensure your trust in your advisor by having them explain how they can assist in achieving your goals.

As the ‘wealth adviser’ relates to the transfer of assets, your professional’s primary practice should be focused on estate, gift and trust tax laws. The professional should have experience with and knowledge of the various types of estate-planning techniques available under the current tax laws.

What are you optimistic about in 2014? Hunter Brown, CFP, MBA Principal Moneta Group 100 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 500, 726-2300

Patrick McGinnis, CFA, CFP Principal Moneta Group 100 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 500, 726-2300

I’m optimistic that our clients are well-positioned for any market shift in 2014. Last year, we helped re-balance portfolios and avoid the euphoric emotions a running bull market can create. Emotional investors will be more affected if interest rates go on a run and we endure a sizable market correction.

I’m optimistic the Federal Reserve will continue to handle the economy cautiously and not derail the recovery by tapering too quickly.

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IT’S ALL RELATIVE: SCHNUCKS

In Perfect Harmony

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amily harmony. It not only has been a guiding principal of the Schnuck family grocery business for 75 years, it actually has become part of each family member’s annual review: They grade each other for either contributing to family harmony or putting strains on it. Scott Schnuck says it was his dad who made it a top priority. “He ingrained it in us so deeply that regardless of the business, family harmony is above everything else.” The company just made a major announcement regarding its top leadership: Scott’s younger brother, Todd, will be the new president and CEO of Schnuck Markets in March. Scott Schnuck will remain as chairman, and oldest brother Craig will formally retire and become chairman emeritus. The changes all are part of a succession plan that has been in the works for more than a year, and Todd notes that it’s all happening without a lot of conflict because of that commitment to unity. “It’s one of the things that has allowed us to stay in business together for all these years. Everyone feels they have a voice, and are able to talk and express opinions. We don’t take votes on anything—we develop a consensus and then move forward.” The family’s grocery business started in 1939, when Edwin Schnuck and his wife, Anna, opened their first store in North St. Louis at the corner of Geraldine and Harney avenues in the Walnut Park Neighborhood. Sons Don and Ed and daughter Annette also opened small stores separately but soon joined with their parents to form the nucleus of the Schnucks grocery chain. The company never really stopped growing. In 1970, Schnucks doubled in size when it bought the Bettendorf-Rapp chain. In the ’80s and ’90s, the current and third generation of the family took charge. In 1995, Schnucks bought out the National Supermarket chain. Today, it is the 34th-largest grocery store chain in the U.S., with 100 stores in five states, 15,000 employees and more than $2.5 billion in annual sales. It all adds up to an equally abundant amount of harmony in the Schnuck clan, indeed. A total of seven third-generation family members—including youngest brothers Terry

and Mark, sister Nancy and cousin Stephanie— form the family’s leadership group that meets monthly. Todd calls them ‘the S-7.’ “It’s a de facto board meeting, but not a formal one. It sounds kind of hokey, but we sit around a round table and talk strategy—we’re all equal shareholders.” But with this latest announcement, the family did break from tradition: A non-family member, Anthony Hucker, is moving into the role of COO and executive VP. Todd says Hucker will help the business expand its horizons, while a potential fourth generation of the family gains experience and then possibly moves into top leadership roles. Even though this is the 75th anniversary year for Schnucks, it’s the newest of the other homegrown chains. And size-wise, it is significantly larger. Scott gives much of that credit to his father and uncle. “What they did was so much harder than what my generation has done. They came from nothing and competed, and were able to establish themselves in a market where Kroger, A&P and National were dominant.” As Scott begins to scale down his role in the company, he’s hoping to have more time spend on other important business—like visiting

“...regardless of the business, family harmony is above everything else.” Scott Schnuck

grandchildren and, of course, grocery-shopping. Both Scott and Todd claim to be dedicated shoppers, although they say they’re not as serious as their wives would like them to be. Every Sunday after Mass, Todd and his wife can be found pushing a cart down the aisles of one of their stores. And Scott says one of his favorite pastimes is trying to uncover the next potential big-seller. “One of the things I love to do is to forage for products that I think would sell at our stores— that’s something that’s just in my blood.” With Scott handing the reins over to his brother, he can focus on his next project as chair of the 2014 United Way Campaign of Greater St. Louis. But ultimately, he’ll keep a close eye on that prime directive and reflect on the words of his father. “If the business gets in the way of family harmony, then sell the business.”

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etting a divorce is complicated enough, but wh e n c o m b i n e d w i t h mountainous debt, the process can become even trickier. Area attorneys discuss the connection between divorce and the likelihood of bankruptcy—and the additional problems such a situation can cause. “Ideally, [divorce and bankruptcy are] not connected,” says Cary Mogerman of Zerman Mogerman. “If they are, then the people involved have problems that go far beyond the divorce. But sometimes, family problems can be the result of interpersonal dysfunctions that cause both of these things to occur. I think financial pressure is frequently a cause for marital discord, so Continued on page 54

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businessconnection A Ladue News Special Section Continued from page 53 sometimes one seeps into the other.” While bankruptcy is—in the simplest terms— a way to alleviate debt, there are regulations regarding what financial obligations can be lifted. “When the bankruptcy laws changed in 2005, there was a section added to the bankruptcy code that states if you file a Chapter 7 liquidation, you cannot discharge any debts you were ordered to pay in the divorce decree,” says Kimber Baro of Bublitz & Baro. “When I see someone who has been divorced, and the divorce decree orders them to pay their ex-spouse any money, I tell them it will not be dischargeable in a Chapter 7. Under that scenario, that client has to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, because this special provision doesn’t apply, and you can still get rid of divorce decree debt.” Additionally, things continue to escalate when dealing with joint debt. “Divorce attorneys write up [something like], There’s a joint Discover credit card and husband will pay it. Well, ‘Discover Card’ was not sitting in that courtroom—that is not binding on them whatsoever,” Baro says. “If it was a joint account before divorce, it remains a joint account after divorce as far as that

creditor is concerned. If the divorce decree says the husband is going to pay the joint debt, and husband then afterwards files for bankruptcy, there’s some question as to whether he can get rid of that, because the divorce decree didn’t say he has to pay that money to [his former] wife.” In that example, she says the wife would need to file a compliant explaining that the debt was relieved from her in the divorce. This is exactly what one wife did, according to Kirk Stange of Stange Law Firm. He cites the Missouri Court of Appeals decision in the case of Henderson v. Henderson, in which the husband filed for bankruptcy after being allocated the joint debt during a divorce. The creditors turned to the former wife for repayment; and in this case, the court determined that the husband could not erase the debt via bankruptcy after agreeing to repay. Mogerman explains that, when possible, it can be helpful for both parties, pre-divorce, to “be on the same page about what they’re going to do about this debt. It can be very helpful, in many cases, if they can agree to conclude the bankruptcy in advance of concluding the divorce… so the parties emerge with a clean slate.”

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Business in focus

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Fontbonne University announces CASSANDRA JOHNSON as its new director of corporate academic services. Johnson most recently worked at Webster University as assistant director of graduate admissions.

Moneta Group welcomes communications manager EMILY BARLEAN to its team. Barlean’s work history includes working as senior corporate communications specialist and social media manager at Concordia Publishing House. MICHAEL WITTMER, Logan University’s chief of staff, received the award for excellence in teaching from Emerson Corporation. The annual awards recognize more than 100 St. Louis-based educators who exemplify excellence in their field. MARY GRIMES has been appointed president of Marian Middle School. The Catholic school serves adolescent girls of all religious, racial and ethnic backgrounds.

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With the addition of attorneys DAVID HELFREY, DAVID NEIERS, DAVID JONES, PHILIP GRAHAM, CARL LOTHMAN, NICHOLAS VAN DEVEN and DAWN HUMPHREYS, Sandberg Pheonix & von Gontard announces its new office in Clayton.

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Arndt & Associates Financial Services has moved to 9986 Manchester Road, Ste. 201 in Glendale. The company has served St. Louis families and small businesses since 1989.

Royal Banks of Missouri welcomes DON REEVES as its VP and commercial relationship manager, and PATRICK BOWEN as senior VP and commercial relationship manager.

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ALIVE, Inc., has hired MAGGIE MENEFEE as its new executive director. ALIVE, also known as Alternatives to Living In Violent Environments, provides emergency shelter and counseling to domestic violence victims. Mary Grimes

After 13 years of service with the nonprofit, MICKI KEIM has been promoted to VP of marketing and communications at Easter Seals | Life Skills.

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LORRAINE GOFFE-RUSH has been named vice chancellor of human resources at Washington University. She replaced ANN PRENATT, who retired in December. MELANIE GOWDY and LAUREN HAMVAS have joined Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. They will serve as outreach and enrollment specialists, assisting children who are eligible for free or low-cost health insurance, and helping families navigate the Affordable Care Act.

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JEFF TILLERY has joined Bissinger’s as the company’s new VP of sales and business development. He most recently served as VP at Dynamic Confections in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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IFTEEN MINUTES OF YOUR TIME CAN SAVE a life. January is National Blood Donor Month, and local hospitals are urging residents to help fill the need for blood and blood products. For example, the Level I trauma center at Saint Louis University Hospital uses 35 to 50 units of blood per day, says Pam Hunt, manager of the hospital’s blood bank. Most blood is used for trauma and surgical cases, she says. Many area hospitals rely on blood provided through the American Red Cross, which maintains blood donation centers throughout the metro area and coordinates blood drives. Hunt notes that a Red Cross blood donation center is located two blocks from the hospital (4050 Lindell Blvd.). She adds that the Red Cross is able to transfer blood supplies from one location to another to ensure blood is available throughout the region. Mercy St. Louis is unique in maintaining its own mobile blood collection system. “We go out and collect blood at churches, companies, organizations and high schools,” says Cheryl Barkhurst,

director of donor recruitment for Mercy Blood Donor Services. Mercy provides all the equipment and personnel needed for a blood drive, and Barkhurst says the mobile unit is out almost every day collecting blood. Because blood donation and stored units decrease during the holidays, both Hunt and Barkhurst say the current need is acute. Blood donors must be between the ages of 17 and 78, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, and not have donated within the prior 56 days. Sixteen-year-olds may donate with written parental consent. One of the most common reasons cited for declining to give blood is fear of needles. Barkhurst notes that she’s sometimes surprised that people with piercings and tattoos claim to be afraid to give blood. In fact, the single needle prick is very quick; and sterile, single-use needles ensure no transmission of blood-borne illness. “I often wonder how I can impress upon potential donors just how huge the impact of donation is,” Barkhurst says. “I wish they could have been with

me talking to a 12-year-old leukemia patient who said he feels energized after he receives his platelets.” In addition to cancer patients, trauma and surgical cases, blood and blood components (such as plasma, blood cells and platelets) are used for infants in neonatal intensive care and burn patients. “The blood we collect stays in St. Louis,” Barkhurst says. “Your donation literally can save your neighbor’s life.” To schedule a donation appointment through Mercy Blood Donor Services, call 251-4483. To find an American Red Cross blood donation center near you, visit redcrossblood.org.

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IVE THE LIFE YOU’VE ALWAYS wanted in this gorgeous 1.5-story villa. A stunning crystal chandelier hangs in the formal dining room, setting the scene for elegant dinner parties and evenings with family. You’ll relish the kitchen’s custom cabinets, granite countertops, gas cooktop and double ovens. Relax in the first-floor master suite, with double vanities, an air-jet tub and large shower. Two upstairs bedrooms each have a private bathroom. An expansive home office on the second floor, with wood floors and built-in shelves and cabinets, is perfect for executives and entrepreneurs alike. Invite friends over for a fun night in the lowerlevel game room, or enjoy a cozy night in the family room, which features a stone fireplace and opens to a screened-in porch. A paneled elevator offers access to all floors. First-floor laundry, a sound system throughout and a 2-car garage offer convenience, while built-in shelves, boxed-bay windows and coffered ceilings give the space sophistication and style.

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Oscar Season? IS IT ME? MAYBE IT’S ME. PERHAPS I’VE gotten jaded over the years. Then again, maybe it’s just a really crummy year for movies. Sure, there were a few bright spots; but overall, disappointing is the word that sums it up. Let’s take it from the top…

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TANGENTIAL THINKER snitch—he doesn’t rely on his looks as an actor, and he could. Easily. Christian Bale, American Hustle Bruce Dern, Nebraska Chiwetel Ejiofor, 12 Years a Slave Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club Leonardo DiCaprio, The Wolf of Wall Street Best Actress in a Lead Role In the fiercest of years, Cate Blanchett would win the Oscar hands down. Blue Jasmine is her Annie Hall, her Erin Brockovich. This year, it’s a runaway. Her closest competition? Amy Adams in a colorful, if unremarkable, performance; and Judi Dench in a charming, but forgettable, one. Amy Adams, American Hustle Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine Judi Dench, Philomena Meryl Streep, August: Osage County Sandra Bullock, Gravity Continued on page 62

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FTER THE SPATE OF AWFUL ACTION MOVIES TO HIT theaters in the past 10 months or so, suffice it to say, the cinematic bar has been lowered. Really, all I hope for these days is a car chase, an explosion and a likeable good guy who wins in the end. A plot, you say? Well, that would be nice certainly. So, imagine my surprise when I sit down to this: a prequel to the intelligent and wildly successful films based on the Tom Clancy novels. There’s a car chase and an explosion—there also is an extremely well-crafted, interesting and engaging thriller. Who knew? Our story begins with a young Jack Ryan (Chris Pine) at university in London. The 9-11 attacks drive him to enlist in the Marines; and after a near-crippling injury, he attracts the attention of the CIA. Under the watchful eye of his handler, Thomas Harper (Kevin Costner), Ryan is hired to work covertly on Wall Street and track suspicious financial dealings that could be linked to terror groups. When he discovers some shady movement of funds within some Russian shell companies, he flies to Moscow for an audit. There, he discovers the enigmatic Viktor Cherevin (Kenneth Branagh) and a plot. I don’t want to be overly enthusiastic, as doubtless my low expectations led to my delight with this film, but I had almost no complaints. Branagh’s direction—as well as his acting—is outstanding and the film is smart and suspenseful. Even Pine—about whom I had my doubts—rises to the occasion as the reluctant hero.

OSCAR SEASON? continued from page 61 Best Supporting Actor It’s almost as if the Academy put no thought at all into this category, and said, Eh, the Globes probably got it right. I’ve come to expect a little deviation in the nominations, you know, just to keep things interesting and allow the Academy to maintain its air of superiority. I guess it doesn’t much matter. This one too is a lock. Barkhad Abdi, Captain Phillips Bradley Cooper, American Hustle Michael Fassbender, 12 Years a Slave Jonah Hill, The Wolf of Wall Street Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club Best Supporting Actress The supporting actor categories always are interesting at the Oscars. They seem to be where the big upsets happen. And since there is zero chance for an upset in the male-actor category (watch that come back to bite me); if there is a big surprise this year, it will be in the female-actor choice. There are a lot of possibilities here. Lawrence is the clear favorite, but Lupita Nyong’o won the SAG award. Julia Roberts is basically a seat-filler, while June Squibb and Sally Hawkins are both plausible contenders. Sally Hawkins, Blue Jasmine Jennifer Lawrence, American Hustle Lupita Nyong’o, 12 Years a Slave Julia Roberts, August: Osage County June Squibb, Nebraska

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The Ride Down Mount Morgan BY MARK BRETZ

THE STORY Lyman Felt is in the hospital after being involved in a serious car accident, careening down a mountain road in wintry conditions in upstate New York. In and out of delirium, he imagines that his wife, Theo, and grown daughter Bessie have arrived from New York City to visit him. He also hallucinates that Leah, his other wife, has come to the hospital to see him, too. Except that, in this case, Lyman’s hallucinations are real: Theo and Bessie indeed are on hand, as is the family attorney, Tom. Theo is approached by a young woman who soon claims to be Lyman’s wife. At first, Theo ignores the stranger; but then the shocking truth is revealed: Lyman is a bigamist. A cavalcade of tumultuous emotions subsequently ensues. Lyman is convinced that he is living life the way it should be lived, and is perplexed that his opinion isn’t shared by the others. Will Theo, Leah, Bessie and Tom see the light?

HIGHLIGHTS Watching John Pierson bob and weave mentally as the morally challenged Lyman is as fascinating as seeing a runaway train gather dangerous velocity as it bolts down that perilous mountain road. It’s a convincing and stunning performance at full throttle, one director Bobby Miller cultivates in a production that maintains its shock value as consistently as its smooth, steady pace. There’s expert work by Amy Loui and Julie Layton as the two Mrs. Felts. Loui, in particular, shapes a heart-melting performance as Theo, who has spent three decades with a man whose betrayal is trumped by his cavalier attitude. Layton brings her own depth and dimension to the younger Leah, who has a young son with Lyman. Fannie Lebby displays her own splendid touch as Lyman’s wise nurse. As Tom, Eric Dean White subtly expresses disappointment in his friend. Taylor Steward completes the cast in a nice turn as Lyman’s deeply offended daughter. Director Miller and his savvy cast offer a fascinating look at one of Arthur Miller’s lesser known works, but one that makes The Ride Down Mount Morgan worth the trip.

COMPANY: St. Louis Actors’ Studio VENUE: Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle Ave. DATES: Jan. 24-26, 30-31, Feb. 1-2 TICKETS: $25-$30; 458-2978 or ticketmaster. com RATING: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5. More reviews available at laduenews. com.

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DINING OUT

spicybits BY MATT SORRELL

Congratulations are in order for chef DAVE ROOK, who has been named new executive chef at Oceano Bistro’s Chesterfield location at 16125 Chesterfield Parkway West. Most recently, he and his brother, MIKE, owned and operated Washington Avenue’s King Louie’s Empire Deli and Pizza. He’s also served as executive chef at Copia and Crazy Fish, as well as being part-owner and chef of Aqua Vin. Rook is part of the well-known culinary Rook family, which includes dad LOU JR., meat cutter at Annie Gunn’s, and brother LOU III, who serves as exec chef there.

OCEANO AND STONE SOUP COTTAGE PHOTOS BY SARAH CROWDER

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis is offering a new ‘Sunday All-Day Breakfast Spread,’ which replaces the hotel’s traditional Sunday brunch. The new breakfast offering debuted last Sunday at The Restaurant. Served from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m., the ‘spread’ features a lavish display of breakfast favorites, including a hearty mix of fruits, cold offerings and hot dishes, an expanded array of bakery goodies, and made-to-order omelets, waffles, pancakes and crepes. Our local craft brewing scene continues to garner respect from heavy-hitters in the hops world. In a recent issue of USA Today, beer guru Joe Tucker of RateBeer.com rated Perennial Artisan Ales as one of the 20 best brewpubs/tasting rooms for beer quality. Perennial was the only brewery in Missouri to get a nod. Congrats! This weekend is a great time to get out and experience a new restaurant or revisit an old favorite. The fifth annual Clayton Restaurant Week runs through Sunday, Jan. 26. This year, 19 restaurants are participating, each offering a three-course dinner for a fixed $25 per guest. Patrons also have the option of adding a $5 ‘extra helping’ donation to their dining bill to benefit Operation Food Search. Last year, Clayton Restaurant Week raised more than $7,000 for the food pantry. Get details and a rundown of all of the participating eateries at claytonrestaurantweek.net.

Stone Soup Cottage

A Taste of Hearth & Home BY SIDNEY LEWIS

LATELY WE’VE BEEN REVISITING SOME OLD favorites that have undergone changes of some sort, usually a permutation in the kitchen line-up. A while back, we headed to a revered eatery that up and moved to an entirely different location. When it was announced last spring that Stone Soup Cottage was moving, we were a bit nervous. We’d had many fine meals in the original quaint and cozy space; and the prospect of changing that lovely atmosphere left us more than a little hesitant, especially since the new place was going to be housed in a brand new building. But owners Carl and Nancy McConnell truly outdid themselves with the latest Stone Soup incarnation. They purchased acreage on the Wiese Farm, not far from the original restaurant. In addition to allowing the McConnells to grow produce for the kitchen, the location offers gorgeous views of the farm’s pond and field. The result is stunning: the warmth and intimacy of the first Stone Soup Cottage has been transported to the current version intact, with a bit more seating and elbow room, to boot. While we may have felt some initial trepidation about the new space, our confidence that the food and wine would be superb never wavered. For those who haven’t had the opportunity to visit, the restaurant offers a $79.95 six-course tasting menu—$124.95 with wine pairings—that changes frequently, according to the season. While the food is exceptional, the wine pairings really take the experience to a different realm and are most definitely worth the extra dollars.

We visited in late fall, and the Stone Soup menu was rife with our favorite autumnal dishes and flavors. Some highlights: -We’re a sucker for soups, and the first course was right up our alley: A sweet potato bisque seasoned with pancetta and black walnuts, paired with a crisp, lightly floral 2012 Ponzi Pinot Blanc from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. -Course No. 3 was smoked sea scallops. The sweetness of the scallops was accentuated by some late-harvest corn and contrasted by the mild heat of a jalapeno beurre blanc. This surf delight was matched with a 2009 Isabelle et Denis Pommier Chablis. -The fall mushroom cassoulet—with truffles shaved over it table-side, courtesy of Chef Carl— was fourth in the stellar culinary lineup. Warm and redolent of hearth and home, and paired with a lovely 2011 Maison Bertrand Ambroise Bourgogne Pinot Noir, this may be our favorite comfort-food dish of the year. -To wrap things up, an apple and taleggio soufflé with caramel creme anglaise. This is a five-star, top-shelf take on a rustic treat. There probably aren’t enough superlatives to describe the Stone Soup Cottage experience. Suffice it to say, it’s our gold standard for St. Louis eateries. Get on the wait list and enjoy!

5809 Highway N, Cottleville, Mo., 636-244-2233, stonesoupcottage.com

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DIV ER SIONS

THE WINE LIFE

Malbec:

What I’m Drinking Now

HE WIND WAS HOWLING AND there was almost a foot of beautiful snow on the ground. With belowfreezing temperatures, there was no way my wife, Arlene, and I were going anywhere. We were snowed in. What better time than to build a fire and cozy up with a bottle of wine from the cellar? I was craving something red, and malbec was beckoning me. An Argentinean malbec from Mendoza caught my eye: A 2007 CarinaE Prestige, to be exact. An Argentinean winery with a French history, the CarinaE winery was established in 2003 by Brigitte and Philippe Subra, who moved from France to Argentina in 1998. This is a small winery with several hectares in the high area of the Mendoza River. Only 5,942 bottles of this Prestige wine were produced; and the famed winemaker consultant, Michel Rolland, is the wine’s overseer. I began opening the wine, and due to dryness, the cork broke. Luckily, I rescued the remaining third of the cork. Decanting always is an option, but I chose not to in advance, as Argentinean malbecs tend to be on the softer side. After the pour, I looked at the color: gorgeous,

ON THE FRONT PALATE, IT HAD A NICE, BRIGHT FRUIT, LUSH MOUTH FEEL, AND SOFTNESS WITH A BACKBONE OF MINERALITY. SECONDARY AROMAS AND FLAVORS THEN CAME OUT SUCH AS DEEP CURRANTS, MILK CHOCOLATE AND SOFT SADDLE LEATHER. THE TANNINS WERE INTEGRATED AND SOFT, MAKING THIS 2007 PERFECT TO DRINK RIGHT NOW.

deep ruby red with a purple hue—a classic color for malbec. Then, the swirl and smell: The first aromas to jump out were ripened plums, blueberry and violets. On the front palate, it had a nice, bright fruit, lush mouth feel, and softness with a backbone of minerality. Secondary aromas and flavors then came out, such as deep currants, milk chocolate and soft saddle leather. The tannins were integrated and soft, making this 2007 perfect to drink right now. Where else do they grow malbec? Where did it come from? It is commonly assumed that the grape originated in Cahors in southwest France, where it is called ‘cot’ or ‘auxerrois.’ In France, it is a dark, inky color with high tannins that produce brooding wines that will age well. Also a permitted grape in Bordeaux (where it is called malbec), it adds color and fruit. However, malbec is not used much now, as cabernet franc and merlot are the preferred grapes for blending Bordeaux. Small amounts also can be found in southern France and Loire. Back in the New World, some malbec is grown in Chile; however, it is more tannic in this region and is used mainly in Bordeaux-style blends. California has many plantings of malbec and has had moderate success—again, best used in blends. Oregon and Washington State also have dabbled with the grape. Malbec struggles in many regions and countries. It’s a thinner-skinned grape, and needs more sun and heat than merlot or cabernet sauvignon. It also is susceptible to frost and many grape diseases. Argentina’s warm and dry climate is ideal for this grape, and this is where it really shines. Malbec grown here is fruit-driven, with softer tannins and a more velvety texture than its French counterpart. In many areas of Argentina, there is little rainfall (only 8 to 12 inches annually). Thus, they use flood irrigation, which in low-valley areas can make the malbec lacking in true flavor. It was vintner Nicolas Catena Zapata who elevated malbec on the global wine map. He focused on the quality by producing high-altitude vines up to 5,000 feet, which yielded better grapes for better wine. So, the next time you are searching for a wine

on a cold winter’s night, consider an Argentinean malbec—it will warm your palate and comfort your soul. Tasting Tip: Use your head to taste: Tasting wine is more about using your brain: Which aromas and flavors can you recall from your personal experience repertoire? How many fruits, herbs, spices, flowers, terrior elements have you been exposed to and recall when tasting wine? Yes, the hardest part of tasting is describing. Wine Recommendation: Mendoza’s Catena Winery was the benchmark, but there are many good malbecs from Argentina, from simple, fruit-forward to more complex ones. If you like more tannic wine, try a Cahors from France to see the significant difference.

Certified Sommelier Stanley Browne is the owner of Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves, Downtown at the MX and in Edwardsville.

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BY STANLEY BROWNE, CSW

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AROUND TOWN

BY BRITTANY NAY

THROUGH 1/26

1/31

2/7-9

GREG BROWN Grammynominated, acclaimed singer-songwriter Greg Brown will perform at The Sheldon Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $35-$40. 533-9900 or thesheldon.org.

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1/31 & 2/1-2 BEETHOVEN 5 St. Louis Symphony’s Beethoven festival will close with Jaap Van Zweden leading the orchestra in Beethoven’s beloved Symphony No. 5 at Powell Hall. Various times. $30-$109. stlsymphony.org.

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THROUGH 2/2 OPUS Audiences will go behind the scenes with a worldclass string quartet in Opus, presented by The Repertory Theatre. Various times. $20$76. 968-4925 or repstl.org.

THROUGH 2/9 THE OTHER PLACE The Repertory Theatre’s Studio Theatre series continues with The Other Place, the story of a research scientist who becomes mentally ill while promoting her own groundbreaking drug for neurological disorders. Various times. $49. 968-4925 or repstl.org.

1/25-26 SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS COCA Theatre Company presents Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons, a family-friendly musical following the exotic adventure of a group of imaginative children on their summer vacation. Various times. $10-$14. 725-6555 or cocastl.org.

1/27 GISELLE View The Royal Ballet’s performance of the romantic classic, Giselle, at the Chesterfield 14 AMC theater in the Chesterfield Mall. fathomevents.com.

JCC USED BOOK SALE Thousands of reading treasures—from mysteries to cookbooks—will be available during the JCC Used Book Sale at the Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 2 and 6; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 3-5. $10 at the door, Feb. 2; 442-3169.

2/5-8 BILL CHARLAP TRIO Two-time Grammy winner Bill Charlap and his band, along with special guest saxophonist Houston Person, will perform at Jazz at the Bistro. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $15-$38. 289-4030 or jazzstl.org.

2/7 & 2/9 FALSTAFF Winter Opera will perform Verdi’s opera of Shakespeare’s classic comedy at Skip Viragh Center for the Arts. Various times. $36-$51. 865-0038 or winteroperastl.org.

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MAMMA MIA The Fox Theatre presents the feel-good tale of a daughter’s search for her father on the eve of her wedding amid a Greek island paradise. Various times. $30-$75. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

2/7-23 GEE’S BEND Mustard Seed Theatre presents Gee’s Bend, following the effects of the Civil Rights Movement on a remote island in Alabama, at Fontbonne University’s Fine Arts Theatre. Various times. $20-$30. 719-8060 or mustardseedtheatre.com.

2/7-8/23 IMAGINING THE FOUNDING OF ST. LOUIS In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of St. Louis’ founding, this Sheldon Art Galleries exhibition showcases paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture by Karl Bodmer, Charles Bird, King Louis-Leopold and more paying tribute to the Native Missourians who lived in the region. 533-9900 or thesheldon.org.

2/9-4/30 STANDING FOR JUSTICE PARTS I and II The Jewish Federation of St. Louis presents an exhibition of documents and artifacts illustrating the St. Louis Jewish community’s response to discrimination from 1950 to 1980, on view in the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center theater. An opening reception, featuring Congressman William Lacy Clay, will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9. stl250.org.

Ron Gorchov: Serapis

EXHIBITION OPENINGS 1/24-3/7 FIGURATIVE WORKS Artists’ depictions of the human figure will be on display in this multimedia exhibit at the Foundry Art Centre. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 24. foundryartcentre.org. 1/24-4/13 RON GORCHOV: SERAPIS On view at Contemporary Art Museum, experience more than 50 years of paintings, sculpture and architecture in Ron Gorchov’s exhibition, Serapis. An opening reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 24. camstl.org. 1/31-4/20 IN THE AFTERMATH OF TRAUMA: CONTEMPORARY VIDEO INSTALLATIONS Experience the work of five video artists who employ their medium to explore individual and collective memories of traumatic occurrences, at Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. 935-4523 or kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu.

CHECK THIS OUT 2/7-9 MAN OF LA MANCHA Peabody Opera House presents an all-new production of the Tony Award-winning play within a play based on Cervantes’ Don Quixote. Various times. $27-$92. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

CLAYTON RESTAURANT WEEK PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER

CLAYTON RESTAURANT WEEK Oceano Bistro, The Libertine, C.J. Muggs, The Crossing and Crushed Red will be among 19 of Clayton’s fine-dining establishments offering a special three-course dinner through Jan. 26. $25; $5 ‘extra helping’ donation for Operation Food Search. claytonrestaurantweek.com.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Lever 5. Al Capone’s boys 8. Beast of burden 13. Bounce back, in a way 14. Castro’s land 15. Charm 16. Drops from the sky 17. ___ Minor 18. Month after Adar 19. Vacation destination 22. Alliance 23. Functioned as 24. Type of early release 27. Place for a mani/pedi 29. Forum wear 33. Assumed name 34. Back 36. Comedian Bill, informally 37. Good business in 19 Across? 40. Not just ‘a’ 41. Aden’s land 42. Bait 43. Back-talk 45. Ceiling 46. Jewelry cuff 47. ___-Wan Kenobi

49. Soprano’s song, maybe 50. What to avoid when flying to 19 Across 58. Accused’s need 59. Second person plural in the Bowery 60. Part of a wedding cake 61. Carnation holder 62. Dresden’s river 63. Persia, now 64. Dead to the world 65. Caribbean, e.g. 66. Zip or area

Down 1. Peeping Tom, for short 2. Trendy weight loss berry 3. Blender sound 4. One of the Keys 5. Billboard speciality 6. Eastern ties 7. Canaanite deity 8. Bright tropical plant 9. During 10. Disorder 11. Biblical birthright seller

Paradise

12. Contact, e.g. 14. Birchbark 20. ‘Amen!’ 21. Cy Young, e.g. 24. Agreements 25. Hawaiian hello or goodbye 26. Marriage and others 27. Penned a pig 28. ___ Station 30. In base 8 31. Flowering shrub 32. Heretofore 34. 18-wheeler 35. Inexpensive fur 38. Arctic 39. Relating to language 44. Serious 46. Come to mind 48. Constructed 49. Caribbean cruise stop 50. Indonesian island 51. Brio 52. Opportune 53. Yes votes 54. Lacquered metalware 55. Copter’s forerunner 56. Detective’s need 57. Coastal raptor

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PAINTING ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Staining & Powerwashing Insured & 30 Years Experience Free Estimates 314-766-2952 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com JC PAINTS Interior & Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate Today! 314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net MASTER ARTISANS INC. Quality Prep & Painting Wall Glazing, Marbleizing, Graining, Murals & More. www.masterartisansinc.com Jeff Baumgartner 636.225.5244 PAINTING, REMODELING, Carpentry, Wood Rot Repair, Tile Work, Flooring, Decks and Arbors. 17 Years Exp. Free Estimates. Call Kent at 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.com

PET SERVICES THE WELL BEHAVED PET.... For all your home training needs. New Puppy, Puppy Mill, Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems. OH, DON'T FORGET THE CAT!!!! Call me, I can help. Laura @ 636-456-9993

Yucko's WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING AND LAWN CARE Full Service Landscaping Residential and Commercial Leaf Vacuum, Bagging/Blowing to Curb, Mowing. Certified Retaining Wall Installer, Tree/Bush Trimmed or Removed, Mulching or Rock Placement, Snow Plowing. Free Estimates. Brad 314-495-5776

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SERVICES DISORGANIZED? STRESSED? MOVING? FILES IN SHAMBLES? Margery Miller & Assoc. Organizational Consultants 636-230-6683 We help put order in your life. óóóóóóóóóóóóóóó THE MOVING MANAGER ....managing the details door to door. A personalized service to organize & oversee your residential or business move. Margery Miller & Assoc. 636-230-6683

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314-962-0956 $ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales! Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage Locker Leftovers! FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM WHAT'S FOR DINNER? Dinner is Served, Personal Chef Service will Plan Menus, Grocery Shop and Prepare Meals in Your Home for You to Enjoy at Your Convenience. Alison Brinker, Registered Dietitian 314-845-2709

CONDO FOR SALE Creve Couer 3BR, 3BA, LR, Dining, Kitchen, Office, Two Decks, 2 Car Garage, Laundry 1st Floor, Wood Floors throughout. Finished Basement. Ladue Schools, $325,000 314-591-2214

SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves. We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured. Packing Available. 314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com

For Sale By Owner DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT Approx. 65 parking spaces. SE corner 14th & Martin Luther King. Contact Teresa 314-556-6360

BRIAN'S HAULING "U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc. Brian 314-740-1659

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SPRING BREAK BEAVER CREEK, CO St. James Place Unit 109 Available March 15-22 2BR, 2.5BA, Deck, Dishwasher, Fireplace, W/D, Microwave, Full Refrigerator. Sleeps 6. 314-222-1089 melcorb94@hotmail.com

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNIT Y Upc o min g Ev En t s 100th Anniversary Luncheon February 6th Strong Women & Fa milies Health & Resource Fair April 12th Kitchen Tour and Pre vie w Part y April 25th & 26th Association of Junior Leagues International Annual Conference M ay 15th - 17th 100th Anniversary Gala October 25th For more inform ation on these e vents, please visit www.jlsl.org or call 314-822-2344

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