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You read that right. I’m here to tell you that it’s time, once and for all, to stop exercising. I stopped years ago, at least in the traditional sense. Let me explain. For many people, me included, “exercise” at a typical fitness center doesn’t work. It takes loads of time to receive any alleged “benefits,” which often turn out to be such small changes that you can barely measure them. The typical workout is also tedious. It requires you to put on work-out clothes and spend countless hours going to places where you are forced to sweat in front of people you don’t know – or worse, people you DO know – after waiting in line for the privilege. Then there’s the worry that at any moment you might fall off the stationary bicycle at mile 7,982 and die of boredom. That’s why most of us give up long before our membership expires. But no fitness regimen will do any lasting good if you don’t do it. You need something you can stick with, something that works with your schedule. Something that won’t bore or injure you. The truth is, most of us don’t really want to exercise as much as we want the benefits that exercise delivers: We want to be physically fit. We want to slow the aging process and lower our risk of disease. We want to feel good when we look in the mirror.

What we really want, in other words, is MUSCLE. Muscle, it turns out, is the body’s master switch, the gatekeeper for long-term health. Doctors now believe that, next to quitting smoking, the single most important thing adults need to do to live longer, healthier lives is to build strength. The good news is, you can build muscle without exercising – at least in the traditional sense. Thanks to scientifically based strengthbuilding methods, it is now possible to achieve in one 20-minute session what might otherwise require three hours or more a week. The even better news: there’s a place in St. Louis where you can safely build strength this way under the watchful eyes of a staff that includes physical therapists, a registered nurse, exercise physiologists, kinesiologists and professional trainers.

Called 20 Minutes to Fitness, it’s for people of all ages and fitness levels. With locations in Clayton and Chesterfield, it offers a solution that is so efficient, takes so little time and renders such dramatic results, you will stick with it. In all honesty, I remain totally flabbergasted by the results I achieved at 20 Minutes. I lost 20 pounds, went from a size 10 to a 4, grew stronger than I was as a high school cheerleader and with just as much energy. That I also did something that protects my health is, frankly, a side benefit beyond my wildest imagining. If it requires any real measure of discipline, doing the right thing has never been my strong point. Coming into the program, I had merely hoped to get in a little better shape. Instead, it put me in the best shape of my life, like I reversed the aging process. I want to share my success with 20 Minutes because I think it can be an important, healthy, life-changing experience for many kinds of people – those who are too busy to exercise, or think they’re too old, or too out of shape, have too many medical problems, or just plain hate exercising. If that sounds like you, I have just one thing to say: Exercise is

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SOCIETY IF THERE IS ONE THING MANY OF US WISH WE HAD THE TIME FOR, it’s the time to serve as a volunteer. But family, work and other obligations seem to deter some of us from even trying. That’s why it’s even more impressive to come across the 10 St. Louis area women you’ll read about in this week’s issue—all lifelong volunteers who have made the commitment to give of their time to better the lives of others. Together, they make up the Women of Achievement Class of 2013. The annual award, established in 1955, was created based “on the belief that the community benefited immeasurably from the service of women volunteers and that public recognition would celebrate the women and serve as an inspiration to others.” If that description seems too wordy, let me share with you a conversation I often overhear: Did you hear so-and-so is getting the Women of Achievement Award? What’s that? I’m not really sure, but it’s the BIG one. Exactly. Congratulations, Class of 2013!

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21 LN TRAVEL: SALISH LODGE Salish Lodge & Spa is one of those places that the travel gods sometimes reward you with when you least expect it. Built initially as an eight-room inn in 1916, it served as a rest stop for travelers journeying over the mountain pass. Completely remodeled and reopened in 1988, the lodge is perched atop Snoqualmie Falls and River.

PETER PAN’S CATHY RIGBY In the role of Peter Pan for 35 years, Cathy Rigby says kids have taught her to believe. Before you venture to Neverland with Rigby one last time when the magical new production of the 100-year-old classic flies across Peabody Opera House’s stage, read her reflections on the iconic story, the show’s memorable moments, and what it’s like to fly over an enchanted audience.

WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT One of our favorite LN spring traditions is to introduce you to the new class of Women of Achievement award recipients. These 10 ladies make St. Louis proud for their many contributions to the community.

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ON THE COVER: The 2013 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will culminate with an event on April 18 at The Ritz-Carlton. Pictured on the cover: (First row) LLS executive director Debbie Kersting, with Man and Woman of the Year candidates Rosa Frankiewicz, Girl of the Year Katelyn Vaser, Mary Frontczak, Andy Mansfield; (second row) Jeff Rainwater, Tim Mack, Justin Baker, Shep Hyken; (third row) Scott Savacool, Scott Schulte, Matt Conners. For more information, call 590-2230 or visit lls.org/gat to donate today. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 20.

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VIP PRIVATE RECEPTION WAS held recently for the opening of the St. Louis Holocaust Museum and Learning Center’s ‘Change Begins with Me’ exhibition. The interactive exhibit enables visitors to learn about the Holocaust and see the parallels to today’s national and international headlines, as well as offers ways for citizens to take action against hate and discrimination in our time. Among those in the crowd were Sara and Leo Wolf, Kent Hirschfelder, Carol Staenberg, Andrew Rehfeld, Myrna Meyer and museum director Jean Cavender.

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SOCIE T Y Leonard Slatkin

The Maestro Returns MAESTRO LEONARD SLATKIN’S MUSICAL TALENT HAS TAKEN HIM throughout the world and connected him with high-profile figures, from Frank Sinatra to Bill Clinton and Colin Powell. Now, the beloved former conductor of the St. Louis Symphony and current music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra is returning to the roots of his expansive music career for performances with the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis on Jan. 14 at Sheldon Concert Hall and the St. Louis Symphony on Jan. 18 and 19 at Powell Hall. The seven-time Grammy winner will serve as guest pianist and narrator during the Chamber’s Notes from Hollywood benefit—a special compilation of scores by Hollywood film composers, including Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland and John Williams. The concert will transport Slatkin back to his childhood, when the L. A. native was surrounded by the music genre through his parents’ musical work in the film industry and his family’s relationships with composers and actors of the storied era. “We were very close with Frank Sinatra and his family,” Slatkin notes, adding that Sinatra was one of the first to recognize and collaborate with classical musicians on recordings. “There was no such thing as crossover at the time. With Sinatra, it was the first time classical musicians were actually listed along with the other artists on the album cover.” Now the laureate conductor of the St. Louis Symphony, Slatkin also will conduct the orchestra for two performances of The Planets, a “colorful and exciting” work by British composer Gustav Holst. The show also will feature Double Play, a one-part atmospheric, other half jazzy piece

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Michael McMillan shows off his Trumpet Award during last month’s ceremony in Atlanta.

St. Louis City license collector MICHAEL McMILLAN recently received international recognition for his community service, and he was in some very good company: Other honorees of the annual Trumpet Awards include singer/songwriter CHAKA KHAN (Legend Award), basketball great ALONZO MOURNING and wife TRACY (Humanitarian Award), and music icon CHARLIE WILSON (Lifetime Achievement Award). The Trumpet Awards, founded by civil rights icon XERNONA CLAYTON, celebrates the accomplishments of black Americans who have significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of life for all. McMillan, who is co-founder and board chair of the St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation, previously served as alderman for the city’s 19th ward. The inaugural LOUIE AWARDS, celebrating the very best in local professional theater, will be held on Monday, March 11, at the Gaslight Theater in the The Rep’s production of The Foreigner is among Central West the nominees for Outstanding Production in End. The awards Comedies. will honor theatrical achievements in 2012, as recognized by the St. Louis Theater Circle, a new organization of local reviewers. Founding members include LN’s own MARK BRETZ, along with JUDITH NEWMARK of St. Louis Post-Dispatch, BOB COHN of St. Louis Jewish Light and HARRY HAMM of KMOX Radio. For tickets, call 838-9371 or email stltheatercircle@sbcglobal.net.

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a rigorous trip. The area is very remote and difficult to reach,” she explains. Trained to teach school, Blatt taught college English for many years. She worked three years as a portrait photographer with the St. Louis Symphony for the rotogravure section of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Today, her photography i s d i s p l aye d in public and private collections around the world. Elaine Blatt was reared in University City as the only daughter in a home with three brothers (Ronald, Robert and the late Larry G r e e n b e rg ) . She says that her mother fostered her l ove o f a r t . “My mother a n d g ra n d mother were fashion-forward. My mother always wore hats, and I am certain I got my love of hats from her,” she says, pointing to a stylish black felt hat. “I put the feathers on myself.” When Blatt’s exhibit opens this weekend at Missouri Botanical Garden, look for her. She’ll be wearing a hat.

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ENEFITING THE SCHOLARSHIP program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, the sixth annual Athena Awards were hosted by the Hellenic Spirit Foundation to honor local women for their acomplishments and commitment to community service. This year’s class of 12 women was honored at the Missouri Athletic Club luncheon, which featured mistress of ceremonies Leisa Zigman, video presentations and a musical performance.

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The final numbers are in for our ‘Letter from Santa’ program. We had a 37-percent increase over the previous year in the number of letters ordered and I know a significant number of them came in due to the mention in the Ladue News. Virginia Kramer Friends of the Kirkwood Public Library Thank you ART FEAST so very much GALA for taking the time to come to our event and provide us with the exposure... Yo u h ave n o idea how much it means to us that you were at Art Feast. Being a nonprofit organization during these hard times is especially challenging and the outstanding exposure that Ladue News provides is simply priceless. I just wanted to make sure that you and your staff know how much we truly, truly appreciate it. You could give that space to anyone and the fact that you are gifting it to Chesterfield Arts speaks volumes. You guys are wonderful! Robyn Obermoeller Chesterfield Arts PARTIES WITH PURPOSE

Chesterfield Arts

HESTERFIELD ARTS’ 13TH annual Art Feast Gala was attended by more than 450 guests, supporters and art lovers, who gathered at the Kemp Auto Museum. The evening began with a cocktail reception and a silent auction of original paintings and other works by St. Louis artists. All proceeds from the event benefit Chesterfield Arts’ programs, education and outreach throughout the year. Visionary Leader in the Arts awards were given to the City of Chesterfield and PNC Bank. Barbara Martin received a Visionary Artist award, and Karen Hizer received a Visionary Educator award. KSDK’s Art Holliday served as master of ceremonies.

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LAINE BLATT WELCOMES GUESTS INTO her contemporary Ladue home with a warm smile and cup of frothy cappuccino. The day she welcomed me was particularly cold and snowy. She was busy packing for an upcoming photo journey, destined “to get out of the cold.” She also was completing work on From Field to Fork…The Plants We Eat, her photography exhibit opening March 15 (through May 31) in Monsanto Hall at the Missouri Botanical Garden. It was the first time I have seen the petite and stylish redhead casually dressed without one of her signature hats atop her head. Enamored with the world of couture and costume, the fashionista is more frequently seen donning one of more than 50 hats that make their home in closets throughout her house. On the floor, on high shelves and in closets overflowing with designer costumes purchased around the globe, hats are everywhere. It takes great restraint to refrain from asking for a tour of her hats. I’m here, after all, to see her photography and the 37 photography books she has self-published. Blatt’s current exhibit is part of the Garden’s 2013 Year of Food. She speaks with passion about her travels and knowledge gained about food, both locally and abroad. “Visiting local markets is one of my favorite ways to observe people, see the neighborhood products and learn about their culture,” she says. “I have traveled the world observing how countries grow their food and get products to market.” She says that beyond providing basic nourishment, food connects us all. “Food can spark memories, inspire creativity, expand our horizons and bring us together,” she says. Blatt’s exhibit is the product of many years spent learning about and photographing sustainable food. “When we were in Thailand, the pineapples were growing by the side of the road. I kept jumping out of the car to take pictures,” she says. The exhibit includes photos of barley in the Scottish Highlands, a vineyard in Champagne, enormous lemons in Italy, an olive grove in Greece and dragon fruit in Israel. The mushrooms in her exhibit are covered with dirt, and she refers to almonds hanging from trees as

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HE LIVING WORLD AT THE SAINT Louis Zoo was the place to be as guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, live entertainment and the unveiling of the original artwork by artist Hans Droog for this year’s June 21 event. Guests who attended the evening’s soiree had the opportunity to purchase a Zoofari raffle ticket at the party for a chance to win a signature jewelry piece from Albarre Jewelry. Co-chairs for Zoofari this year are Barbara Archer and Steve Schankman; honorary chairs are Danny and Susan Ludeman.

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HE AMERICAN HEART Association held its annual St. Louis Heart Ball to advance its mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Held at The Ritz-Carlton in Clayton, the event gathered more than 500 guests to celebrate and help present the Hugh D. McCulloch award to Dr. Douglas Mann. After cocktails and dinner, entertainment was provided by the St. Louis All-Stars and special guest Theo Peoples of the Four Tops.

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HIS YEAR MARKS THE WILSON Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100th anniversary. The celebration, held recently at the Four Seasons Hotel, featured a live auction, signature cocktails and music by Motown Review. All proceeds will go to improvements to strengthen and prepare the school for the next 100 years. The Wilson School in Clayton provides education for children in prekindergarten through sixth grade. Megan Philip, Tonya French and Lisa Christenson served as co-chairs for the evening.

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HE ANNUAL GALA TO BENEFIT Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School was held recently at Kemoll’s Top of the Met downtown. The evening was a tremendous success, raising more than $250,000 for tuition assistance. The memorable night was led by mistress of ceremonies, KMOX’s Carol Daniel. Student Jacqueline Cox delivered a highly praised speech that illustrated her success at Cardinal Ritter and in her community. Archbishop Robert Carlson, keynote speaker, implored attendees to continue to support the school’s mission.

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HE 12TH ANNUAL OLD NEWSBOYS Day Golden Plate Award Hall of Fame Ceremony and Dinner took place recently at Le Chateau in Frontenac. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception followed by an elegant dinner by Ces and Judy’s Catering. The award ceremony began with celebrating the contributions of Mike Walsh (2012 Wetterau Award Winner), Lou and Jackie Brock, KMOX Radio (Wetterau Foundation 2012 Golden Plate/Hall of Fame Recipients), Bill Corrigan (Leadership), Ralph Kaufman Memorial Golf Tournament (Innovation), HDO Partners (Communication). Special recognition awards and the Charity of Choice Award University City Children’s Center also were presented. More photos on page 70

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HE KHORASSAN ROOM AT THE Chase Park Plaza was alive with the spirit of the evening as Legal Services of Eastern Missouri celebrated its 23rd Annual Ball. It began with guests enjoying cocktails, and browsing and bidding on 171 silent auction items before enjoying dinner. After dinner, guests enjoyed dancing the night away to the swinging sounds of Hudson and the Hoo Doo Cats. Proceeds from the event support LSEM’s mission of providing high-quality legal assistance for low-income people and the elderly in eastern Missouri.

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CAROLINE KENNEDY will be in town next Wednesday, April 3, for the ninth annual Family Read Night at St. Louis County Library headquarters. She’ll be discussing her new book, Poems to Learn by Heart, the companion to her best-seller, A Family of Poems. The program is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the program to begin at 7 p.m.

Save the date: ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL’s annual spring event, Table Tops, is in its 10th year. The one-of-a-kind luncheon, to be held Thursday, April 18, at The Ritz-Carlton, features elaborate designer tabletops and local boutique vendors. All proceeds from the event benefit the hospital’s fund for Camp Rhythm, a summer camp for children with heart conditions. For more information, visit stlouischildrens.org/springevent.

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ST. LOUIS CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY has announced that its 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner on June 9 will feature legendary American classical guitarist CHRISTOPHER PARKENING. Parkening, who announced his retirement from performing last year, is serving as the event’s honorary committee chair. For more details about the gala, which will be held at Missouri Athletic Club, visit guitarstlouis.net. Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2014 ST. LOUIS ARTS AWARDS. The awards honor individuals for their contributions to the local arts community. To nominate someone, visit KeepArtHappening.org. Award recipients will be honored at a Jan. 20, 2014 reception at The Chase Park Plaza. Proceeds from the event benefit the Arts and Education Council.

More kudos to MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY, which was recently recognized as the only university in the country to receive the NCAA Division II President’s Award for Academic Success with a 100-percent, four-year graduation rate for its student athletes. Late last year, Maryville was ranked the No. 1 Over-Performing University by U.S. News & World Report.

Movie night: The PRESS CLUB OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS is hosting its first-ever ‘Movie and a Cocktail Night’ for a good cause. On-screen will be Absence of Malice, the acclaimed 1981 drama about a reporter facing defamation charges, starring Paul Newman and Sally Field. The Tuesday, April 23, event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Galleria 6 Cinemas. Proceeds from the event will benefit journalism and communications scholarships for area college students. For more information, visit stlpressclub.org.

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ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL staff, patients and supporters gathered recently at Chaminade’s Skip Viragh Center for the red-carpet premiere of Children’s Hospital’s new TV series, The Frontline for Hope. The documentary series, a co-production between Coolfire Media and Coolfire Originals, followed several patients, families and hospital staff throughout their personal hospital journeys. The Frontline for Hope airs Saturday nights at 6:30 on KSDK NewsChannel 5 through April 20.

Four local golfers had the rare opportunity to compete for a national title on one of the nation’s premiere golf courses. The foursome comprised of two groups: Leo Dumstorff, John Krekovich, Michale Leopold and Jim Reichert, as well as Rick Betterton, Dan Cloyd, Dan Reynolds and Darren Reynolds. They teed off in the NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION CADILLAC GOLF CLASSIC National Finals held at Pebble Beach. Funds raised through the tournament help support the National Kidney Foundation.

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DANCE ST. LOUIS announced the winners of its 2013 Dance Career Awards—students who are exceptionally motivated in dance and show potential for a professional career. This year’s winners include four students from University City H.S. and one student from Central Visual and Performing Arts High School.

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ST. LOUIS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS (SLOCA) received several significant grants during the 2012 calendar year, including a $20,000 award from the Salsich-Hoehn Foundation, which was formed in 2004 to honor the legacies of Denise Salsich and her daughter, Heidi.

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THE ANDREW OLSON FOUNDATION donated $7,000 to the MakeA-Wish Foundation to grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. The Foundation was started in 2009 in memory of Andrew Olson, son of Dave and Jacqueline Olson of Wildwood. Its purpose is to help families who have children with cancer.

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IGHT-YEAR-OLD KATELYN VASER IS proof of the difference the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Gateway Chapter (LLS) has made in St. Louis. Three years ago, when she was diagnosed with a typically adult form of cancer—B cell lymphoma—her parents were blindsided. “When we took her to the hospital, my wife and I had no idea she had cancer,” says Katelyn’s dad, Dan Vaser. “So we were scrambling for information.” That’s when they found LLS. “At the time Katelyn was diagnosed, it had spread to most of her major organs and her nervous system,” he explains. “We relied on the LLS website, where there was a lot of informational support. And the more information I had, the better I felt.” LLS—which focuses on finding a cure for blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkin’s disease—would go on to play an even larger role in Katelyn’s recovery. After six months of intense chemotherapy at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, Katelyn went into remission in July of 2011. But five months later, her cancer, a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, returned in the rare form of a brain

tumor. Following more rounds of chemotherapy, as well as radiation, a bone marrow transplant and intravenous drugs, Katelyn has been back at school every day this year after missing kindergarten and first grade. “LLS had a significant role in funding the development of one of the drugs—Rituxan— that saved Katelyn’s life,” Vaser notes. “It attacks and kills B cells, without harming the rest of body.” Healthy and back to the activities she most enjoys—school, charity work and taking care of animals (she wants to be a marine veterinarian)— Katelyn is this year’s LLS Girl of the Year. Sadly, LLS Boy of the Year, 13-year-old Tyler, passed away this month, following a tough fight with leukemia. Gateway chapter executive director Debbie Kersting says LLS is heartbroken over the loss. “His passing inspires us to find a cure as soon as possible.” Events like the LLS 2013 Man & Woman of the Year, to be held April 18 at The Ritz-Carlton, are designed to raise money toward finding a cure. During a 10-week period prior to the event, 10 Continued on page 72

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A Class of Their Own 2013 WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

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Kim Eberlein (Volunteer Leadership) Everyone has their own strengths, and Kim Eberlein knows what hers is: “If there’s a group of people in the room, I’ll try to organize them,” she says. Since moving to St. Louis in 1999, she has been involved with numerous organizations, including the St. Louis Symphony, Opera Theatre, Safe Connections, the Women’s Society of Washington University, and St. Louis Women’s Group on Race Relations. One of the most rewarding experiences, she says, is inviting someone onto a board, who may never have done anything like that before, and seeing them flourish. Eberlein recalls her experience with Safe

Connections, a nonprofit serving victims of domestic violence, where she first became involved as a volunteer answering the crisis hotline. “I went through the training; and the other volunteers were such a nice cross-section of St. Louis, from different neighborhoods, different ages and life experiences. I thought it was a great way to get to know people.” When she became board chair, recruiting people from different backgrounds was one of her goals. “We had scientists, attorneys, HR professionals, and everybody brought a lot to their role on the board. We had a scientist who had never had to ask for money before, but she was really good at it. She was so passionate about the agency that she was very effective.” Working with the Women’s Society of Washington University, Eberlein continued in her goal of bringing a variety of outlooks into the mix. For example, she spearheaded an event called Composing a Life, which brings women from the community to share their personal stories with students. “The female students realize that their entire life isn’t determined by their first position after college,” she says. “Their life is going to take different directions that they wouldn’t have known about, and that’s fine. It allows them to take a breath and say, I’m doing fine. I don’t have to have everything figured out by the time I graduate. Students are

Sheila Greenbaum (Social Justice) As president of the American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri, Sheila Greenbaum hopes she brings both an institutional memory and a vision for the future of the organization. An attorney at Capes, Sokol, Goodman & Sarachan, she has been involved in the advocacy group since she first got out of law school. “Two things are happening with our affiliate: The executive director is retiring and we’re looking for a new executive director, which is a very important milestone; and the biggest thing we’re involved in is our reunification efforts. I’ll cross all my digits, but in April, we will probably become a statewide affiliate.” The effort would bring together the ACLU affiliates from both sides of the state, and Greenbaum is

expected to become president of the unified group. It’s not just the institutional challenges she is poised to push forward, but the organization’s mission, as well. She speaks with excitement about issues, such as immigration policy, privacy in the digital age, the implications of drone technology, and also m o re t ra d i t i o n a l privacy rights. “One of our challenges is to educate people,” she says. “For instance, many people don’t get concerned about Fourth Amendment search and seizure because they think they would never be affected by it. People learn fast that it applies to them. Maybe they ran a stop sign or their blinker light is out; and if a policeman stops them, all of the sudden, search and seizure becomes a real possibility.”

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even more stressed now than they were when I went into the workforce. There’s more stress to achieve a particular grade, to get a particular internship, or you won’t have a career. It’s reassuring for them to hear that’s not really how it goes.” Eberlein also co-founded The St. Louis Women’s Group on Race Relations, which brings people of different backgrounds together. She heard Evelyn Rice-Peebles speak at public meetings, “saying she really felt women in St. Louis could be a force for change, particularly in regard to race relations, changing the status quo to be more welcoming and inclusive.” She had met Rice-Peebles on the board at Washington University, and along with another friend, they reached out to others about forming the group. The group gets together at a variety of times in different settings, for lectures, social hours and more. “We’ve created new friendships that might not have otherwise happened. We’re educating ourselves about the city and what each of us can do in our own lives to make other people aware of actions or words that might be racist,” she says. “It’s just deciding that we can be a positive force. It’s hard to step across those invisible boundaries and make new friends. This does that for you, because we get everybody together and share our stories. We’ve had lots of surprises and learning come from that.”

“IF THERE’S A GROUP OF PEOPLE IN THE ROOM, I’LL TRY TO ORGANIZE THEM,”

Greenbaum also served a strategic role as pastpresident of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, where she remains a board member. She has held leadership positions for more than 30 years, including spearheading a strategic plan that made involving the next generation a priority. She also helped create the Federation’s Lifeline Fund, which was sparked by the economic downturn. “We saw all kinds of layers of the economy were being affected, and the Jewish population was equally impacted. People had to swallow their pride and go to the food pantry—whatever they needed to do.” The Lifeline Fund makes money available on a short-term basis, serving as a bridge for things like a one-time mortgage payment or to help keep a family’s kids in day school for the remainder of the school year. “It was very effective on a couple of counts because first of all, the people who needed it were helped and it was gratifying to know that we could respond so quickly,” Greenbaum says. “It also was appealing to people—people are very particular about where their funds go when they contribute, and they have every right to be. People were responsive to this need who might not have been responsive to other calls for donations. This either tugged on a heart string or spoke to them in some way.” Greenbaum also is on the board of Planned Continued on page 72

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Margaret Israel (Health Education) It was a combination of luck and persistence that allowed Margaret Israel’s son to be diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome. “He was the first diagnosed in St. Louis, probably in the state,” she says. “It was in 1981, before anybody knew the word Fragile X.” The syndrome is a genetically inherited autism

spectrum disorder, with a range of symptoms that includes learning disabilities such as speech delays; behavior issues like eye-avoidance, difficulty with transitions and repetitive behaviors; attentiondeficit disorder; and other conditions. Israel says she was convinced her son’s condition was genetic (her sister’s son was displaying many of the same symptoms). They were persistent in looking for a cause, because Israel’s brother-in-law was a pediatrician who thought the symptoms might be the result of a metabolic disorder. And it just so happened that in 1981, when they visited Children’s Hospital, a new test had just arrived that would help diagnose it. Though there is no cure, a diagnosis is important in getting children the care they need, such as speech, language and occupational therapy. “The most important thing is to have a mother and father who are calm, because these children are very aware. They see a little frown in your forehead and think something’s wrong. The main thing is that you

love your kids and they feel that love, then they’ll be OK.” In 1992, Israel founded the Fragile X Resource Center of Missouri, a nonprofit that provides educational and emotional support, as well as raises awareness for Fragile X Syndrome. She was president of the organization for 16 years and remains on the board. She is excited about current research that shows promise. “We have a mouse model now. If you remove the Fragile X protein from the mouse, he doesn’t know how to use his wheel or negotiate the maze. They’ve done experiments where they can re-inject the protein, and when they do, that little mouse learns how to do his maze. It’s still a long way, but we’re taking little steps. Eventually we’re hoping to find some kind of synthetic protein that can be absorbed into the body through pills or injections to give them better cognitive abilities.” This,

Sally Katzif (Women’s Empowerment) In more than 30 years of community volunteer work through the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Legal Advocates for Abused Women (LAAW), and College Bound, there is one day Sally Katzif says she will never forget. She spearheaded a traveling exhibit called the Silent Witness Project, and it came to Jefferson City for display in the Capitol building, before

legislation fighting domestic violence was to be introduced in the State Congress. Katzif also made the trip. “The purpose was to raise awareness, that domestic violence is a crime that escalates, and a woman could actually be murdered by the very person who claimed to love her,” she says. It featured red, life-size figures of women, and each had a badge that told the real-life story of a woman who was murdered in the state. As it happened, a school group from St. Louis was touring the Capitol that day, and Katzif was talking to them about the exhibit. “One of the children came over and tugged on my sweater, and when I turned there was a group of children with tears in their eyes. One of our Silent Witnesses had been their teacher.” The teacher had gotten out of an abusive relationship and married, but she and her new husband were murdered by the abusive former boyfriend. The children had not known what happened to the teacher. “It brought home to people that those were true stories, not just people that were from

neighborhoods they didn’t know. This is not a crime that only hits poor people or people who live in small towns. It happens across all socioeconomic lines and income levels. “I felt very bad because they were so. I’m glad they heard it in a situation where we could talk about it, not alone somewhere where they would go cry in a corner and not know what to do with their grief. We talked about how her death was going to help others not have to face the same thing.” Before creating Silent Witness Project, Katzif became involved with the NCJW as a young mother who had just returned to St. Louis. As part of that work, she became involved in one of its projects, which eventually turned into the independent organization, LAAW. There, she was a volunteer legal advocate, answering hotline calls from women who were going through domestic violence. “I was particularly drawn to the work

Veronica McDonnell (Health & Arts) A little bit of creativity can go a long way in fundraising, which is something Veronica McDonnell proved with the wild success of Choose Your Shoes in 2009. The event, which raised funds to buy a breast mammography van for Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation, allowed guests to purchase

raffle tickets for a room full of donated designer shoes. The winners received a coupon to go pick up the shoes in their size from the store. The event was a hit, and the van was purchased. Then the foundation asked her to resurrect the event to raise money for a badly needed breast biopsy bed. With funds from Choose Your Shoes 2, the hospital was able to buy a much more functional bed. “Imagine if you have a painful lump in your breast and don’t know if it’s cancer. The new bed is like the chairs they use for a facial with different apertures to fit women of all sizes, as well as men; and the technology is so advanced you need little, if any, anesthesia. So it’s taking the pain out of the test.” She adds that the event raised enough extra money to put several thousand dollars away for those who couldn’t otherwise afford a needed biopsy. “I’m happy to get it out there, because it could be you or me using that bed, and it’s much more comfortable. And if we couldn’t pay for it, then there would be some help there.”

As a registered dietitian, one of McDonnell’s first assignments frequently brought her to city neighborhoods where the need for basic necessities was great. It was a driving reason she became involved in the Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation, where she is a member of the executive committee. “If I’m able to help take financial burden off someone so they don’t have to make a choice of purchasing health care or their food—or their house payment or clothing—then I’ve done something that I’m meant to do.” Another of McDonnell’s passions is character development and education of the wider community. For that reason, she serves on the Board of Trustees at the Saint Louis Art Museum. Additionally, she is a trustee at the Missouri History Museum. M c D o n n e l l a l s o c re a te d Fr i e n d s o f CHARACTERplus, a separate nonprofit that raises

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PROFILES Merry Mosbacher (Community Betterment) Merry Mosbacher has worked at Edward Jones ever since she was an intern, and it was through the company’s strong support of the United Way that she first got involved in giving back. “Financially, we’ve been blessed through my involvement with Edward Jones, but the company also encourages us to be a good corporate citizen, as well,” says Mosbacher, who is a principal responsible for the Insurance and Annuity Products area. “It’s not unique to Edward Jones, but it has not been missed by me that I would not be here without being part of this great company.” Along with her husband, Jim, Mosbacher leads the United Way’s engagement of new members of the de Tocqueville Society, a group of about 650 top donors in the St. Louis region. “People move to St. Louis and don’t know a whole lot about our United Way—maybe they were plugged in at their previous community, or maybe they are coming into a business that’s headquartered here, and they want to give to the community but they don’t know how.” Mosbacher notes the United Way of Greater St. Louis is one of the most well-run organizations in the country. “When I talk about why we contribute to the United Way, it’s about helping all the organizations I don’t know about individually. There are more than 100 agencies, and you’ll be amazed by how many of them you can’t even identify. But United Way has high standards for their agencies, and by channeling the dollars to United Way and letting them allocate it across the board to so many deserving agencies, we can donate in the most efficient way.” Mosbacher also is the chair of Washington University’s Eliot Society Patron’s Committee, which coordinates with highlevel donors to the university. An alum of the business school, her two sons also attended the university. She and her husband also have been involved at St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf, a United Way agency, for more than 30 years. Additionally, she serves on the board at the YWCA. Originally, she became involved because she was honored by the nonprofit’s Academy of Leaders, and then she started to build up the group of honorees so that they could give back to the YWCA’s mission. Mosbacher has yet another love, and that is the performing arts. “In high school, I ran the props for the plays; in college, I sewed costumes. Then my sister-in-law and a friend created a not-forprofit group in the ’80s that put on a show every year to benefit a local charity.” Today, her love for the theater has found a home in STAGES, where she is president of the board of trustees. “My focus is the sustainability of the organization,” she says. “It’s 26 years old as a company, and I want to make sure it’s really established.” The nonprofit recently purchased property in Chesterfield that will open as the Kent Center for Theatre Arts this spring. “It will enable us to expand our programming to incubate newer works, and have space for rehearsals.” While Mosbacher says she would not be where she is without Edward Jones, her ‘doer’ mentality is really behind her success. “I don’t want to get involved and not show up; I want to be a person who can contribute. You can’t inspire others to follow suit unless you practice what you preach.”

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Peggy Nelson (Health Advocacy) At the age of 23, Peggy Nelson was diagnosed with a malignant mass in her humerus, which led to her arm, collar bone and shoulder blade being removed. After several weeks in the hospital, she left with a rocker knife. “It looks very dangerous, but the blade is the shape of a rocker so you can cut your own meat,” she says. “It was funny to me; there were two things it seemed everybody was focused on: Did I have an electric can opener, and what special equipment might I need having one hand?” She is proud to say that today, when cancer patients leave St. Louis hospitals, they leave with much more: They have the support of Cancer Support Community. Though Nelson is quick to say that Cancer Support Community was not her idea, she was nonetheless one of its founding members and driving forces. Already a nurse when she was diagnosed, she recalls that while she was hospitalized, she took her wheelchair down to meet with the director of nursing about additional services that were needed for patients with diagnoses like hers. “I had wonderful care and fantastic family support, but I knew then that something else needed to happen.” After recovering, Nelson became an oncology nurse. “There was only one other oncology nurse in town at the time,” she recalls. “I met with her and with the oncologist at Barnes-Jewish, and somehow convinced him I could do it.” She was later approached by Peggy Michelson and Marsha Wolff, two of the founders of The Wellness Community (later Cancer Support Community). “I truly believe in the ability of all people to heal on some level—I’m not talking about beating the cancer, but healing so they can live some kind of life, no matter what they can physically do. I wish every patient diagnosed knew about us so they had the opportunity to come. Nobody should have to do it alone.” Nelson chaired the nonprofit for three years and also started its Cancer Survivorship Walk. “The Cancer Support Community empowers people with knowledge, strengthens them with action and sustains them with community. It’s completely free to everyone, because we don’t want to make the delineation between someone who has and one who has not. Once you are diagnosed with cancer, you can come in and almost have a smorgasbord of opportunities. And the empowering thing about it is that the staff does not prescribe what they think will help you; you have the opportunity to help yourself and make choices for yourself.” For the last 20 years, Nelson also has worked as a counselor, treating patients who struggle with cancer, as well as many other challenges. “I first have to find a way to meet the person where they are, and we follow the road as it goes along. Some people come in really angry, some don’t know how they’re going to put their life back together. Many have had repeated diagnoses. Every time you get hit with this, it’s harder to put your life back together.” Nelson certainly has come a long way from her own diagnosis. “I was afraid I was going to die. I figured I would never have children, and I thought I would never be able to play the piano again. I went on to have three children, and I still play the piano. My kids are 37, 35 and 30. They’re all married and we’re expecting our third grandchild.”

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Brenda Newberry (Civic Responsibility) As an entrepreneur, Brenda Newberry takes a broad view on what will make the U.S. successful going into the future. “We need to take a more strategic perspective as a country, and develop that next group of businesses that are going to be the big General Motors and General Electrics,” she notes. “We know that businesses reach maturity, and 80 percent of employees work for small businesses. It’s important that we develop that next generation of businesses that are going to grow the economy.” Newberry earned her M.S. in Business Management from Webster University, and in 2010, became the first woman and the first AfricanAmerican to be named chairman of the university’s board of trustees. She and her husband, Maurice, also co-chair the Charmaine Chapman Society, the United Way’s African-American Leadership giving group. Originally, she became involved in the nonprofit while working at McDonnell Douglas, an interest that increased when the couple started their own business. “It does so much work for the region as a whole, from southern Illinois all the way to St. Charles. Secondly, we became more involved because of the way in which they manage the organization. Ninetyfive percent of every dollar goes directly to the agencies, and those are dollars they don’t have to use for their own fundraising. The other reason is that the agencies themselves are given a report card; they’re assessed, so the United Way knows those agencies are well-run.” As a board member for the RCGA, Newberry chaired the Business Services Committee, which developed the Young Professionals Network (YPN). She recalls that the first YPN event was planned for 100 diverse young professionals, and more than 350 showed up. “They were very articulate, very well-dressed, professional young people. We’ve had trouble retaining those better-educated young professionals in the region, and those are the ones who are likely to start their own business.” In 1996, Newberry and her husband founded The Newberry Group, an information technology firm, which is now 100 percent employeeowned. Her history in the field began with the U.S. Air Force, and today she sits on the boards of Laclede Group and Enterprise Financial Services Corporation. “I still do some public speaking on entrepreneurship and leadership, as well as family-work balance. I talk about balancing a corporate job or your entrepreneurship with your life. We try to encourage people to start businesses—but encourage with factual information, because it’s not an easy thing to do,” she says. “We want to make sure people go into it seeing some of the roadblocks they could face, prior to encountering them.” In addition to developing the next generation of businesses to grow the economy, Newberry feels passionately about helping children develop into contributing members of society. “People who come from dysfunctional home environments and school communities face challenges that many people don’t,” she notes. “We have so many children that are not from two-parent homes, and they’re going to have challenges. As much as we’d like to say that there are all sorts of families— and there are, there are successful people that come from all sorts of families—children still need to have loving parents.”

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Marian Nunn (Youth & Family) Marian Nunn is deeply committed to a variety of nonprofits, and her involvement almost always starts the same way: “Typically I’m asked because of my professional skills, and then I really get pulled in and develop a passion for the mission.” As a commercial real estate and financial consultant, her skills are in high demand. One such story was the seed of The Youth Center, which has provided after-school programs in a low-income neighborhood in St. Louis City since 2000. “Some friends approached me to help build a youth center to memorialize the work their friend was doing in St. Louis. They needed help on the real estate and development side.” She worked

for two years to get the building off the ground, but “we never lost sight of what we were trying to do, which was to help boost academic enrichment for at-risk young people.” And the results speak for themselves. A recent survey showed that students at the center are increasing their math scores by 20 percent after one year; and more than 80 percent of the students feel the center is helping them stay away from negative influences. Nunn also brought her professional skills to bear when The Wilson School needed a new gym. “They just celebrated 100 years in St. Louis and are an integral part of the community. It’s an independent school, known for its academic performance and also has very high diversity. The focus is to build character, integrity and honor. These qualities have no social or economic boundaries.” Life Skills is another organization Nunn initially became aware of through her work. “I was approached by an employee in 1989 to see if I would hire a Life Skills person. I’m from a big family with 30 first cousins, one of whom is handicapped. We hired Terry, who was a Life Skills client, and he brought such joy with him to work. He was as much of a gift to us as we were to him.” She began to work with Life Skills on its employment program, which she helped restructure to show employers what

they would gain by hiring a Life Skills client. Nunn also is board chair for St. Louis Cultural Festivals, which puts on St. Louis Art Fair each year. “Art really helps the brain reach its full potential,” she says. “It’s important for kids to get involved in art at an early age, because it improves the critical thinking skills and it’s enrichment for the soul. Art can be intimidating, but what has been really enjoyable about working with St. Louis Cultural Festivals is that you see it’s for everyone. You don’t have to be an expert to appreciate art and enjoy it.” Nunn says she was almost moved to tears when she found out she’d been nominated for a Woman of Achievement award. “I just wake up doing what I know how to do and hope I don’t make too many mistakes,” she says. “Volunteerism is important for everyone to develop a purpose in life, to focus on something outside yourself, and for personal growth and happiness.”

Vida Prince (Multicultural Leadership) Vida Prince, known to many as ‘Sister Prince,’ came to her life’s work by chance, when she ran across a small article about the newly formed Holocaust Center in The Jewish Light in 1977. “All of the sudden, I’m on the phone with the rabbi, asking, What can I do?” she recalls. Her involvement started out small, with the director giving her articles and books to read about the Holocaust. Then one day, she drove two survivors to speak to a classroom of children about their experiences. “As soon as I heard them speak it was like, Pow!, this had to be documented. It was so overwhelming—it was one thing reading these things, and another to hear them talk about it themselves. It touches you somewhere, and you just know that it’s going to be something for you to do as long as you can.” Prince immediately brought her idea to the next

meeting of the panel for the St. Louis Center for Holocaust Studies (now the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center) and shortly thereafter, the Oral History Project was born. The project has has collected 200 audio recordings, 200 videos and more than 2,500 photos from Holocaust survivors. The photos include many images of life before the Holocaust, a fact that Prince says is vital to showing the dignity of the people involved. “When people see pictures from the Holocaust, they’re always of people bent over, with terrible things happening to them. I thought it was very important to have as many as we could before the Holocaust so they would see that these were people who were educated, who had dignity, who had a life.” The intensive training that she and the Project’s other interviewers underwent was vital both to that work and her other endeavors since, Prince says. She has also done oral history projects for the African-American co m m u n i ty, a s we l l a s i m m i grants from several A s i a n n a t i o n s. Earlier this year, her book, That’s the Way It Was: Respect, Struggle and Survival in Black St. Louis, 1900-1960, was published by The History Press of Charleston, S.C., more than a decade after Prince began the work. It

compiles the oral history of 13 African Americans and their experiences with segregation. The book grew out of experiences Prince had while volunteering at the Missouri History Museum, along with an interview she had with Civil Rights activist Marian Oldham, who told her of the toll of segregation: “You have to understand that there was no restaurant where we could eat except a blackowned restaurant. There were no theaters, no movie houses where we could go…I think it was marvelous the way our parents went ahead with life and made something out of themselves and their children and had a reasonably healthy existence, despite the real outside world,” Oldham told her. Prince recalls, “That got me the same way the Holocaust survivors did, and I wanted to document them immediately.” It took Prince a long time to learn the right questions to ask, she says. “I thought (children) would come home from school and they would take their complaints to the parents, but that didn’t happen. That’s not the way it was.” In the end, she hopes the book explains how these 13 people learned who they were; how they learned that others had skin a different color from theirs and that it made a difference; as well as where they lived, worked and were buried. Through the years, Prince has both laughed and cried with the people who shared their stories. But even when the stories were difficult, it has always been rewarding, she says. “It’s been very exciting. I feel like I’ve traveled the world.”

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He was on his way to sleep-away camp but was sent home upon arrival, says Janice Bailey, VP of St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) Foundation, of the boy who inspired one of the area’s most heartwarming summer camps. Bailey explains the youngster was sent home, gear in hand, because the facility was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of the boy’s heart medication. This devastating rejection was crushing not only to the child, but also to his nurses, who felt inclined to create a solution for children in similar situations. These days, that solution is simply known as SLCH’s Camp Rhythm. Created to offer a fun and safe environment, Camp Rhythm provides area children stricken with heart conditions a summer camp experience, free of charge. In 2012, the day camp, which lasts three days and is for children ages 5 through 7, had 19 kids in attendance, while the five-day overnight camp housed 73. The camp is staffed entirely by volunteers, including many nurses and physicians who take vacation time to do so, Bailey says. “It’s just a camp—but it just happens to be a safe camp,” Bailey says. “The parents love it because they know

“When you have that kind of atmosphere where the patient comes first, you know what your priorities are.”

that their kids are going to be taken care of by medical professionals.” Full of activities like swimming, fishing, archery and crafts, Camp Rhythm is focused on letting these children be kids—not patients. “When they go swimming, they all have scars on their chests and they’re all the same. The staffers do a great job of helping these kids have self-confidence.” Leave it to renowned SLCH to provide such an experience to deserving children. “We treat the whole family, not just the child,” Bailey says. “We

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hysical inactivity literally is killing America. Data indicates that 11 percent of children ages 6 to 11, and 14 percent of those ages 11 to 16, are obese. In addition, more than one-half of adults don’t meet recommended levels of activity, and half of them have no regular physical activity. Sedentary lifestyles lead to increased health risks and higher health care costs. Since this habit of inactivity begins early in life, the promotion of physical activity among children is imperative for their health and for the future of our nation. We all recognize that regular physical activity promotes good health. For those who don’t exercise, even moderate increases in energy expenditures have significant health benefits. Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as hypertension (high blood pressure), Type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia (elevated levels of blood lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides), obesity and the cardiovascular disease resulting from these risk factors. Those who exercise regularly have a lower risk of colon cancer, a reduction in anxiety and an increased feeling of well-being, and an increase in bone strength and density. Although any activity is clearly better than no activity, the greatest benefits seem to come from planned, structured and consistent exercise. Beginning a regimen of low to moderate physical activity is more likely to lead to adherence to the program and be less likely to result in injury. Current recommendations call for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity daily. Brisk walking, biking for pleasure, swimming, sports and tasks such as intense yard work all are good exercises. For kids, the key is fun. If an activity is fun, they will be more likely to want to do more. Physical education curriculum in schools is an excellent source of activity. It also promotes the importance of aerobic exercise, maintenance of flexibility, good nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits. Regular physical education also enhances academic performance, self-esteem and overall mental health. Through the years, requirements for PE classes have been reduced to the point that less than half of middle and junior high schools require at least three years of PE classes and even fewer for grades nine through 12. Parents and schools can work together to promote comprehensive physical education. Collaboration between classroom teachers and PE teachers can be encouraged by allowing a five-minute stretch Continued on page 72

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lthough Wally and the Beaver might have rather been playing baseball, Ward and June insisted that their rambunctious sons come inside at dinnertime to share a meal and talk about the events of the day. The image is as comforting as casserole – and seems as archaic as vacuuming in pearls. But it needn’t be. Recent studies indicate that children and adolescents who share family meals at least three times per week are more likely to be a healthy weight, more emotionally content and more academically successful. But wait a minute, it’s not fair to dump that kind of guilt trip on modern parents, is it? What if June Cleaver had to work a full-time job outside the home? What if Ward had been a single dad? Today’s busier and differently configured households need not sacrifice the benefits of family meals, say experts. In fact, by combining family togetherness with good nutritional practices, it is possible to actually improve on the Cleaver example, since June’s boys led a considerably more active lifestyle than her great-grandchildren – yes, great-grandchildren – might.

The key is to start simple, says Jamie Cassell, a registered and licensed dietitian at St. Luke’s Hospital. “Don’t feel you have to go whole hog right at first,” Cassell cautions. “All those good intentions won’t last very long if you set yourself up for failure.” Many people will be tempted to purchase a pantry of new foods – the proverbial treadmill that becomes a clothing rack – so Cassell suggests starting with what is already in the house. “You can make a fun meal that’s high in fiber and protein by fixing breakfast for dinner,” she says. Think veggie omelets, wheat toast and fresh fruit. For many families, it is simply not possible to always eat dinner together. Set realistic expectations based on everyone’s schedules. “Cut yourself some slack if some meals are eaten on the go,” Cassell adds. “Try for two or three meals a week and build from there.” Next, plan what those meals are going to be. Because you may be making different selections than you are accustomed to, it is important to go to the grocery store with a clear idea of what you need, Cassell notes. When buying staples, choose whole grains, dairy products made with skim milk and

leaner cuts of meat. These simple substitutions will enable favorite recipes and comfort foods – to which families often turn when sitting down together feels like a special occasion – to survive the transition. “Cooking from scratch can seem really daunting, especially when you’ve just made this big change,” Cassell acknowledges. She advocates a “cook once, eat twice” approach. “If you’re grilling two chicken breasts for tonight, grill two more to slice up and put in tomorrow’s fajitas.” In addition to cutting down on prep time, cooking in batches allows for easy portion control by divvying a dish into containers for individual servings. “That helps you plan ahead, plus if you know that’s waiting for you in the fridge, it’s easier to not swing into the drive-thru on those busy days,” Cassell says. But how to help kids with picky palates adjust to the new foods before them? Lauren Landfried, an instructor in St. Louis University’s department of nutrition and dietetics, also directs a children’s culinary camp where she gets a glimpse of the challenges many parents face on a daily basis. “A new food can cause so much apprehension, sometimes to the point of phobia,” Landfried

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or quesadillas (whole wheat tortillas and low-fat cheese). So, even if you can’t gather for a family meal every night, doing so a few nights a week still is well worth the effort. And if those family meals also are collaborative explorations of healthy eating, you may even go June Cleaver one better.

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explains. “But when kids are given a leadership role, they’re better able to demystify it.” Beyond helping to stir or chop, Landfried suggests that parents allow children to pick a food that interests them, and then build a meal around it. “Maybe they’ll pick eggplant because they like purple, or a kind of fish because it has an interesting name,” she says. “If they feel some ownership of what’s on their plate, they’ll be more willing to try it.” It is the job of parents to be positive role models, but kids need not feel alone. Landfried encourages adults to “Let them know if something is new for you, too. This is a family goal you’re all trying to reach together.”

But if these efforts are still met with crossed arms and clenched jaws, there are other options. A familiar dish like spaghetti can be enhanced by adding more vegetables or even beans to the sauce. Landfried admits that it’s not only kids who may require such subterfuge, but the big kid seated at the other head of the table, too. Also, even if the frequency with which you can actually share meals is limited, you can still increase family interaction by viewing them as a process involving considerably more than just consumption. For example, family trips to the grocery store can be simple but memorable outings – as can cooking together. Lay out a spread of meats and veggies for everyone to build individual pizzas (on pita bread with olive oil)

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T’S A COMMON SENTIMENT: YOU WANT TO BE HEALTHY and you want your children to be healthy. If this is how so many parents feel, why is the solution often to merely watch the kids play, then workout alone? Exercising with your children provides benefits outside the realm of fitness. While physical health is an obvious perk, local fitness professionals say the additional rewards can range from bonding to decreased stress—even lifelong habits. “It explains to them that it is just like any other preventive medicine,” says Marcia Wever, owner of the Movement Center and St. Louis City Fitness, of working out with your children. “It’s something that can be built into your routine, like brushing your teeth.” Dale Huff, co-owner of Nutriformance, says, “Creating habits for a lifetime is really what it’s all about.” Huff recommends children stay focused on “performance-based goals” (such as making a team or becoming better at an activity) as opposed to appearancefocused fitness. “Make it playful and get involved. Be an active role model,” says Huff, who noted his interest in fitness starting young because of his father. For families looking to workout together, an entire gym system need not be bought, says Wever. She recommends the TRX suspension training system, which allows one to use his or her own body weight to train—a practice she recommends for children’s first weight-training. Other affordable home items include weight balls, balance balls and—for the ‘wired’ family—video game workout systems. Wever says both the Wii and the Kinect for Xbox offer fitness routines that are beneficial and entertaining for children and parents alike. “Kids tend to have a lifelong habit if they’re led by example,” says Wever, stressing that it is important to be as involved in fitness games and activities as the children. Much like Wever, Mike Tallis, owner of the Snap Fitness branch in Clayton, mentions that fitness video games can be beneficial. He says that while getting outside is best, using a Wii Fit or Kinect

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can be just as helpful simply because it “requires you to move.” Kids and adults can burn calories, increase metabolism and the like, while playing a fun, competitive game at home. Once the weather allows it, Tallis recommends going back outside. Family-friendly activities like kickball, basketball, roller-skating, biking and hiking can be fun for a variety of age groups and offer opportunities for the parent to teach the child—now and later in life. “What your children see that you do is a pretty high percent of what they’ll do,” says Tallis, a father of two. He goes on to say that not only will children be more inclined to partake in fitness activities if grownups do the same, but that the cycle will continue when they become parents. Outdoor fitness can even be contained to your backyard by creating a fun, game-like circuit for younger kids, Wever notes. Look in your garage to build an at-home ‘gym’ out of items like used racquets, old hula hoops, lone ski poles or spare landscaping bricks. Ski poles can be stuck into the ground to create obstacles to run around and racquets too broken for hitting tennis balls or birdies are still great for swinging. Hoops on the ground create great outlines for jumping in and out of, while bricks can be used to make petite hurdles. If you think your family needs a more specific routine, Wever recommends calling a personal trainer. After a few sessions, Wever says you can “get something that you want to do, not something that you have to do.” Ryan Page, personal trainer at Hammerbodies, also recommends speaking with a professional to assist with proper form and decrease chance of injury, especially when it comes to weight and resistance-training. “People think, My son or daughter shouldn’t lift weights, but as long as they can comprehend what they’re doing, it’s fine,” he explains. “If they can understand the movement and do it properly, all the research shows that they should do fine.” Properly is one of the key words, as Page says he has worked with many teenagers who have developed bad fitness habits due to improper training—and like any bad habit, they can be tricky to correct. Family fitness is not necessarily tied to the home. One of Page’s current clients is a mother who works out with her two daughters. Not only is this beneficial to the family relationships and general fitness, Page explains that exercise can lower stress in adolescents. Bottom line, he says: “I just want to make kids not be afraid of sweating.”

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ITH SPRING WEATHER FINALLY HERE, kids and adults alike are anxious to experience the great outdoors. Lucky for us, St. Louis abounds with family-friendly ways to enjoy natural beauty. So as you get ready to hit the trails, let these options lead you down the path. SHAW NATURE RESERVE For a bird’s-eye view of the outdoors, head to Shaw Nature Reserve, just west of St. Louis. Among a multitude of spring activities on the 2,400-acre property, families can take to the treetops over the trails for a two-hour canopy climb that includes sitting on branches, walking on limbs and relaxing in hammocks, while learning about the forest. Upcoming sessions will be April 13, May 11 and June 8. After exploring the tree canopy, descend to the reserve’s 14 miles of trails for hiking, or join the monthly trail fun run. There’s also family-friendly activities Shaw Nature Reserve is located on the south side of Interstate 44 at exit 253 in Gray Summit. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and free for Missouri Botanical Garden members and children 12 and younger. For more information, call 636-451-3512 or visit shawnature.org. CASTLEWOOD STATE PARK Castlewood State Park offers seemingly endless ways to explore Mother Nature. Hike or bike through miles of winding gravel and dirt trails amid towering trees along the Meramec River and Lincoln Beach. Ranging from about 2 to 7 miles, the scenic routes—Al Foster Trail, Castlewood Loop, Cedar Bluff Loop, Chubb Trail, Grotpeter Trail, Lone Wolf Trail, River Scene Trail and Stinging Nettle Trail—each have something special to offer. The park is located at 1401 Kiefer Creek Road in Ballwin. Park general admission is free. For more information, visit stlouisco.com. CREVE COEUR PARK Bikers, runners and walkers can choose from a variety of scenic trail experiences at the 2,114acre park. A wide, paved 3.7-mile trail loops around the calm waters of Creve Coeur Lake, which often welcomes visitors with sailboats. Another 2.6-mile paved trail wraps around the smaller, nearby Mallard Lake, and a 2.8-mile paved trail weaves through wooded meadows between the lakes. 40

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And coming this summer, a Tree Top Adventure Course featuring zip-lining is being installed over some of the trails for even more fun family outings. The park is located at 2348 Creve Coeur Mill Road. Park general admission is free. For more information, visit stlouisco.com. QUEENY PARK For a break from the city, families can experience the countryside at Queeny Park in Ballwin. Winding up and down rolling, wooded hills and open prairies, the 569-acre park has more than 7 miles of gravel and paved trails for running, walking, biking or even horseback riding. Queeny is located at 550 Weidman Road and 1675 South Mason Road. Park general admission is free. For more information, visit stlouisco.com. BABLER STATE PARK With 13 miles of scenic hiking trails, visitors can wander through the wilderness of Wildwood at Babler State Park. And family-friendly nature programs are offered on Friday and Saturday nights, June through August, in the campground amphitheater. The park is located at 800 Guy Park Drive. Park general admission is free. For more information, visit stateparks.com. POWDER VALLEY Amid 112 acres of oak hickory forest, guests can enjoy hiking on three miles of trails at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood. Explore on your own or join the park’s naturalists for family activities, such as a hike and

story time during You and Me Under the Canopy, beginning at 10 a.m. April 2. Other upcoming events include insights into the natural world— from a Community Forestry Workshop at 7 p.m. April 11 to a session about birds’ spring activities during Feathered Family Fun at 9:30 a.m. April 16. Additionally, the nature center has two floors of interactive exhibits. The park is located at 11715 Cragwold Road. Park general admission is free. For more information, visit mdc.mo.gov. KATY TRAIL STATE PARK The nation’s longest trails-to-rails project, the Katy Trail offers miles of smooth and scenic course for biking, running or walking. Among upcoming events, a family-friendly bike ride—the Katy Dawdle Ride—will take off at 10 a.m. May 18 from Frontier Park to explore the natural area east of St. Charles. The Katy Trail has multiple access points. Park general admission is free. For more information, visit mostateparks.com. LONE ELK Get a glimpse of wildlife up-close at Lone Elk County Park. Bison, elk, wild turkey, waterfowl, deer and more roam the 550 acres of natural grounds. Take a hike on the steep and rocky 3-mile White Bison Trail, or run along the 6.5-mile Chubb Trail, which connects to West Tyson Park. The park is located at 1 Lone Elk Park Drive along Interstate 44 North Outer Road west of Highway 141. For more information, visit stlouisco.com.

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HERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT A COURTROOM DRAMA THAT piques our interest—but with shows and movies about lawyers hitting the air waves every week, we wondered what the professionals watch. Here, we’ve asked area attorneys for their all-time favorites. (And we’re adding them to our list!)

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Jim Carmody, Carmody MacDonald The Verdict is my favorite because it includes an interesting story, in-court drama, and a great performance by Paul Newman and the rest of the cast.

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Margo Green, Green, Cordonnier & House My favorite lawyer movie is The Lincoln Lawyer. Matthew McConaughey plays a criminal lawyer who keeps his office in the back seat of his car. His driver is a former criminal client who drives him everywhere to pay off his bill. He multi-tasks day and night and is very skilled at getting his clients out of the charges against them, in very creative ways. He walks that line that criminal lawyers have to walk—and does it with panache! The Lincoln Lawyer

Kirk Stange, Stange Law Firm I like The Devil’s Advocate with Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino. It’s kind of a dark movie. Reeves joins a law firm and it turns out his boss, Pacino, is Satan; he has Reeves doing all kinds of things that are unethical, and at a certain point, he figures out he’s not such a great guy. The movie is interesting in terms of ethics and keeping things in perspective—that success and monetary wealth are not as important as being a good person. The Devil’s Advocate

Barbara Behrens, Behrens Law Firm Because I’m a divorce attorney, hands-down my favorite lawyer movie is Intolerable Cruelty in which divorce attorney George Clooney gets to deliciously skewer the opposing divorce counsel throughout the movie. Catherine Zeta Jones, who makes a career out of marrying money, plots to marry Clooney sans prenuptial agreement. I recommend this movie to everyone who is divorced and everyone who is not divorced. Intolerable Cruelty

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The Business Bank of St. Louis has promoted DAVID BEALKE to senior VP of commercial and industrial lending. Pediatrician DR. JULIA YOUNG recently joined Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center in South County. Young, a graduate of St. Louis University, served as the center’s chief resident before working in private practice. TINA BABEL, ZOFIA GARLICKA and BRIAN NOLAN have been promoted from associate to principal law partners at Carmody MacDonald P.C. TERESA CROSSLAND of Monsanto has been named president of the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors. In January, the chamber also announced SCOTT SCHAEFER of Schaefer Autobody Centers as its Businessperson of the Year, KATHY FRANKLIN of Select Personnel as its Volunteer of the Year and MARY BERRY of American Eagle Credit Union as its Rookie of the Year. Elizabeth Real Estate Group recently opened a new location in Clayton. It also added three new agents to its team: TRACEY CAIN and VALERIE and STEVE ENGEL. Enterprise Bank & Trust has promoted SCOTT HARTWIG to president of its Creve Coeur office. Hartwig, an MBA graduate of St. Louis University, was previously VP. MARK STAPLETON has joined Fifth Third Bank as a senior mid-corporate relationship manager at its St. Louis corporate office. Scott Hartwig

Pulmonologist DR. RAEL SUNDY recently joined St. Mary’s Health Center in Richmond Heights. Sundy completed his residency at St. Mary’s and served as its chief resident before working in private practice.

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ENDOMETRIOSIS

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on the ovaries, bowel or lining of the abdominal cavity. “The main theory behind how this happens is ‘retrograde menstruation,’ or menses going backward through the fallopian tubes instead of out through the cervix,” says Dr. Sharon Sung, an obstetrician/gynecologist at St. Luke’s Hospital. “Other theories suggest that pieces of lining travel through the blood or lymph systems or that endometriosis is a result of the transformation of other tissue.” Symptoms typically include abdominal and pelvic pain, painful periods, pain during intercourse and abnormally heavy periods. However, some women have no symptoms at all, only being diagnosed when seeking help for infertility. “The diagnosis of endometriosis can only be made with certainty with direct visualization, usually with laparoscopy,” says Dr. Bruce Bryan, a n o bs te t r i c i a n / gynecologist with BJC Medical Group of Missouri and on s ta f f a t M i s s o u r i Baptist Medical Center. “Sometimes a presumptive diagnosis of endometriosis is made based on imaging studies, physical examination and symptoms.” T h e go o d n ews is that endometriosis is treatable, a n d fe r t i l i t y c a n o f te n b e re s to re d following successful treatment. “The main treatments for endometriosis are hormonal methods, such as birth control pills,” Sung says. “Birth control pills help control the hormone levels that stimulate the lining of the womb to grow and also stimulate the endometriosis. Along the same lines, injectable medication that basically creates a chemical menopause can help with endometriosis pain.” For women who are having trouble getting pregnant or who aren’t doing well with medical treatments, surgery can remove endometriosis and the scar tissue it creates, she adds. “Endometriosis is a complicated condition. Some women can control the pain by taking ibuprofen, while others have so much pain they ultimately choose to have a hysterectomy.” Keung uses a laparoscopic surgical technique in which he completely removes endometriosis. Other approaches ablate (or burn) the endometriosis, sometimes failing to remove all the tissue or leaving charred remains that can cause additional complications. “My approach is to cut around it and cut under it to get the whole thing out and get down to normal tissue,” he says. “We advocate early diagnosis and complete excision as the best way to improve quality of life, but also potentially to restore or preserve fertility.”

“THIS DISEASE IS UNDERRECOGNIZED, UNDERTREATED AND SHOULD BE LOOKED FOR IN PATIENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT PAIN AND DIFFICULTIES GETTING PREGNANT.”

R. PATRICK YEUNG HAS A MESSAGE for women: “Killer cramps are not normal.” Yet women who suffer from endometriosis may assume their pain is par for the course and fail to seek treatment. Yeung, a SLUCare Physician at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center, specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, specifically endometriosis with laser excision, and notes that this is one disease that women don’t have to suffer in silence.

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“When I hand patients their pathology results saying that they have endometriosis, that alone is therapeutic because they have some confirmation that they’re not crazy,” Yeung says. “This disease is under-recognized, under-treated and should be looked for in patients with significant pain and difficulties getting pregnant.” Endometriosis develops when tissue that normally lines the uterus and is shed during menstruation grows outside of the uterus, often

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IGH BLOOD PRESSURE IS SOMETIMES CALLED THE ‘silent killer’ because it has no symptoms, except in extreme cases. It’s critical that the millions of people who have high blood pressure learn how to control it, before it’s too late. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 76 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. The high force of blood flow can damage arteries, the heart, kidneys, eyes and the brain. If uncontrolled, it increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, which are the leading causes of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fortunately, there are steps you can take to get your high blood pressure under control. These include eating healthfully, maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking. EAT HEALTHFULLY. Make sure your diet includes plenty of: • Fruits and vegetables • Whole grains • High-fiber foods • Lean meats • Fat-free or low-fat dairy foods • Fish containing omega-3, such as salmon, trout and herring • Heart-healthy antioxidants MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT. Being overweight raises your blood pressure and blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, as well as lowering the amount of good cholesterol, according to the AHA. So losing even a little weight can reduce blood pressure in many overweight people. The best ways to do that are to modify your diet and get moving. The Surgeon General recommends that adults engage in moderate physical activities for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week. These activities: • Can be performed in episodes of at least 10 minutes, and can be spread throughout the week. • Include flexibility and stretching exercises. • Include muscle strengthening activity at least two days each week. DON’T SMOKE. Smoking damages blood vessels and speeds up the hardening of the arteries, making it a major risk for heart disease and stroke. If you don’t smoke, don’t start. If you do smoke, talk to your doctor about programs to help you quit. If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, don’t wait to get it under control. Take action now so you can have a healthier future.

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INGLING. ITCHINESS AROUND THE mouth. Tightness and soreness. If you’re a cold sore sufferer, these are symptoms with which you are all too familiar. These feelings mean that a cold sore is on its way. And, if you’re part of the 40 percent of people who suffer from cold sores, you know that you have to start treatment right away. It’s never too soon to say “see you later” to that pesky friend. Cold sores, which are caused by a virus, can be brought on by many factors including stress, fatigue, and exposure to sun, wind or cold. With so many triggers, it may be difficult to understand when or why you’re getting cold sores. As such, it may be a good idea to keep a log of what you were doing, how you were feeling, and what happened in your life just before an outbreak occurred. You may find a pattern to help monitor flare-ups. Beyond monitoring the breakouts, try treating cold sores with readily available over-the-counter products. It’s best to ask your pharmacist for recommendations. Typically, cold sores last 8 to10 days. During this time, remember to avoid skinto-skin contact with others and keep your hands off the sore. By doing this, in combination with caring for the sore, you will have relief in no time. Then, you can wave goodbye to cold sore pain.

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HIS VILLA-STYLE HOME, WITH AN impressive brick and stone exterior, sits on a quarter-acre lot backing to Meadowbrook Country Club’s lush golf course. The bright, open floor plan features 10- and 14-foot ceilings, and encompasses more than 3,400 square feet of living space. The formal dining room boasts a tray ceiling and large windows, while the great room is anchored by a relaxing, wood-burning fireplace. Highlights in the gourmet kitchen include maple floors, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and custom cabinetry, plus an adjoining breakfast room that opens onto a sun-dappled patio. The master suite includes a large walk-in closet and a luxurious bath with a double vanity, a large soaking tub and a separate shower. The professionally finished lower level offers a family room, a bedroom and a bath. Other pluses include an attached two-car garage, a laundry room and plenty of storage space. Landscaping, lawn mowing and snow removal are provided for all homes in the Villas at Meadowbrook subdivision.

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1300 Log Cabin Lane (pictured)

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Salish Lodge & Spa is one of those places that the travel gods sometimes reward you with when you least expect it. Booked at the tail end of a driving tour of the Northwest (I had chosen it because of its 30-minute drive away from the Seattle airport to connect with an early morning flight), I wasn’t expecting much. Boy, was I surprised! Built initially as an eight-room inn in 1916, it served as a rest stop for travelers journeying over the mountain pass. They came for the famous country breakfasts and stayed to marvel at the Snoqualmie Falls and River, formed by ice and glacier debris flow some 10,000 years ago. Upon approach, they were greeted by the roar of whitewater over granite cliffs—the staggering power of water plunging 268 feet down into a 65-foot-deep pool. Completely remodeled and reopened in 1988, Salish Lodge & Spa is perched above this unchanged wonder of nature—a short walk, yet miles away in terms of milieu, from this major Washington State tourist attraction. More than 1.5 million people come each year to view the falls, the hydroelectric power plants and the lovely, 2-acre park, with free viewing and parking from dawn until dusk. If it all looks familiar, you may recognize it for its appearance in the cult TV series, Twin Peaks. A soothing aroma of cedar and a sense of tranquility greet you as you enter the Lodge and Spa. Each of the charming 84 guest rooms has a wood-burning fireplace and two-person Jacuzzi soaking tub. The rooms ooze Pacific Northwest charm and make it very easy to simply stay inside, particularly during the November through March rainy season. I actually loved walking through the park at dusk on a cloudy, misty evening and would not have been the least shocked to encounter Heathcliff deep in melancholy along the windswept moors. It has that Wuthering Heights aura. Too many awards to list have been bestowed on Salish Lodge, including ones that recognize its romantic atmosphere. Conde Nast listed the Lodge as No. 49 in its Readers Choice Top 100 Hotels; and for 21 consecutive years, it has received Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence. In addition, the property has been recognized as Most Romantic, Best Place to Kiss, Best Place to Propose, Best Place to Spend Your Wedding Night…you get the picture. The Dining Room, with its stunning views of the falls and river, features farm-fresh seasonal ingredients and epicurean dining.

TRAVEL World-famous Country Breakfasts include Salish Honey from Heaven poured from on high over buttery homemade biscuits—which brings me to the bees on property: What began as a four-hive apiary with 120,000 honey bees has now tripled to produce some 2,400 pounds of organic honey a year. The hillside apiary has grown to include an organic vegetable garden, herb garden and fields of wildflowers. In addition to the kitchen, the Spa also utilizes this ambrosia, choosing herbs such as rosemary, lavender, basil and mint to blend with the honey, creating a custom scrub. Yes, there’s life and activity outside this idyllic getaway: the only TPC Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in the Pacific Northwest, as well as fishing, hiking, horseback-riding, biking, skiing and rafting from leisurely floats to thrilling rapids. Nearby is Snoqualmie, home of the Northwest Railway Museum and a veritable graveyard of once-grand railroad cars. The Woodman Lodge, a holdover from a bygone era and restored as a tribute to hard-working pioneers who harvested timber, mined coal and built a railroad, is a great place for grilled steaks and slow-roasted prime rib. A five-minute drive into this sleepy little town was delightful….but I couldn’t wait to get back to Salish Lodge, with its cascading waterfall, cozy rooms, inviting library, tempting gift shop, therapeutic spa and honeybees. I never did figure out if bees actually have knees—or where exactly that marvelous 1920s phrase came from—but I can tell you without equivocation that Salish Lodge & Spa is indeed the bee’s knees.

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The Price of Fame

unreliable and second-hand gossip from around the world*

Debbie Baldwin

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

TANGENTIAL THINKER

BRITNEY SPEARS The controversial pop star was wildly criticized by the tabloids after reporters photographed her walking down the street with a bag of food from KFC. Media outlets condemned her choice of meal, claiming that the high-fat, high-calorie items were unhealthy and set a bad example for her fans and her children. OK, I have to cry foul here. Let the poor girl eat some fried chicken if she wants. Besides when you think of all the controversial things Britney Spears has done in her career, KFC doesn’t even make the list.

KRISTEN STEWART AND ROBERT PATTINSON Despite the fact that the Twilight lovers have been separated while Rob has been shooting a film in Australia, rumors are flying that the vampires are planning a super-secret elopement. According to insiders, the couple wants to get married and start a family. Wait. Let me just see if I get this straight: The two singles met, dated for four years, and are now thinking of getting married and having kids? In that order? Well, that should raise some eyebrows in Hollywood.

HOLLY MADISON The former Girl Next Door (and Hef’s favorite playmate) gave birth to a baby girl named Rainbow last week. Madison gave a candid interview to In Touch magazine, describing the birth, motherhood and settling down. She also talked about trying to transition from being in the spotlight to leading a quieter, more private life. Let me just stop right there. Rainbow? Seriously?

FARRAH ABRAHAM The Teen Mom star was pulled over last week after police observed her driving erratically. She was then given a sobriety test and arrested for drunk-driving. Her fate remains to be seen. Well, that’s unfortunate. I mean, she’s practically a celebrity; plus, she’s on a show called Teen Mom, so you know her judgment is sound.

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O LAST WEEK, A SHOW PREMIERED ON ABC called Splash—not to be confused with Smash, which has an actual story line. Splash is a reality show where ‘celebrities’ attempt to dive. That’s it. They dive. Coaches coach them, they hurl themselves off a 10-meter board (please don’t call to correct me about the height of the board because frankly, I just don’t care), and judges score them. So let’s tally it up: We’ve had celebrities dance. We’ve seen them skate, cook, diet, rehabilitate and survive in the wilderness. All I can say is that fame—however it is achieved—must be pretty freaking awesome if people are willing to go through all this to get it—or rather cling to it. And that got me thinking: I wonder what else we could get said fameseekers to do? Splat Same show as Splash, only they don’t fill the pool. Celebrity Clergy Celebrities get ordained on the Internet, then attempt to write and deliver a sermon on, you know, things that matter to them: humility, charity, and how to bribe the paparazzi to be at The Ivy at just the right time. Celebrity Paparazzi Gary Busey, Heidi Montag, Omarosa and Lindsay Lohan run around Los Angeles photographing themselves. BASE Jumping with the Stars Give each fame-seeker one of those flyingsquirrel jumpsuits and send them off a tall building. I’m sensing a similar outcome as Splat, but still. Banana Pancakes with the Stars Celebrities compete to make judges banana pancakes. I don’t know why that popped into my head. I’m just really in the mood for banana pancakes. NASTAR Eighties TV stars race around a Daytona track at toe-curling speeds. Just imagine the carnage.

Well, in any event, it seems there is nothing some people won’t do to cling to that fickle and elusive mistress called fame. Makes me kind of happy I’m not famous…or does it?

REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Admission

REJECTION RATING: 6 out of 10

Let me just start off by saying that there may not be two more likeable people on the planet than Tina Fey and Paul Rudd. (Yes, Fey’s Garnier hair commercial where she suddenly has the glowing locks of Rapunzel is mildly annoying, but I’m willing to overlook it.) Pairing them in a romantic comedy seems like a no-brainer. The problem here is this isn’t a romantic comedy: It’s not funny and it’s barely romantic. Yes, there are a few one-liners thrown in for good measure, but make no mistake—this movie is a drama. It’s not a bad movie, I just don’t like being duped. Portia Nathan (Fey) is a Princeton admissions officer. When the head of admissions announces his retirement, Portia leaves on her annual recruiting trip, hoping to return to a big promotion. During her travels, she visits an alternative school run by an old classmate, John Pressman (Rudd). In addition to a growing attraction to John, she also discovers a talented student, Jeremiah (Nat Wolf), who may or may not be the child Portia gave up for adoption. There isn’t really much more to say. Lily Tomlin is, as always, a breath of fresh air as Portia’s cantankerous mother. While Rudd and Fey may not have the most fiery on-screen chemistry, they’re always enjoyable to watch. I’d call this one a rainy-day rental.

Olympus Has Fallen DOGS OF WAR

PHOTO OF DOUBLE INDEMNITY BY JERRY NAUNHEIM JR.

RATING: 7 out of 10

The recipe for a good action movie is fairly simple: You need a believable, if not intelligent, premise; a seemingly undefeatable villain; and an unlikely, albeit handsome and hunky, hero. This movie has that in spades. Yes, it requires a certain willing suspension of disbelief, but don’t all action movies? I am happy to report that Gerard Butler must have fired his agent, as he has transitioned from crappy romantic comedy protagonist to spot-on action hero, a role for which he is much better suited. The plot is your basic deal. A North Korean terror group has seized control of the White House (I know, you just have to go with it) and is holding the president (Aaron Eckhart) and several high-ranking diplomats hostage in the bunker. Meanwhile, our unlikely hero, Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Butler), watches the attack from the Treasury Department. You see, months before, he was unable to save the First Lady after a tragic car accident and was relegated to a desk job. If you’re guessing that Mike suits up, storms the White House and saves the day…well, I don’t want to give anything away. On a personal note, I have to say that if having to decide between sacrificing three or four high-ranking government officials and withdrawing the Seventh Fleet, the choice seems fairly obvious—but just go with it.

THEATER REVIEW

Double Indemnity BY MARK BRETZ

PLAY: Double Indemnity

STORY Los Angeles insurance salesman Walter Huff meets with gruff businessman Herbert Nirlinger to discuss the latter’s insurance needs. While at Nirlinger’s impressive home, Huff strikes up a conversation with Herbert’s wife, Phyllis.

GROUP: Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

Walter and Phyllis share an immediate bond, and the sparks of passion lead them to consider a sinister plot: A policy taken out on Herbert’s life that can be cashed by Phyllis in the event of his untimely death at twice its cost, or double indemnity.

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HIGHLIGHTS This theatrical adaptation of novelist James M. Cain’s stylish thriller is smart and savvy, and is given expert interpretation in The Rep’s version, courtesy of director Michael Evan Haney. The taut script by David Pichette and R. Hamilton Wright is reminiscent not only of the movie (I’ve not read the novel) version, but also of its kindred spirit, 1981’s Body Heat.

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The dialogue rings true when hearkening the film version, but there’s quite a bit of difference in the plots at a certain point. For example, Robinson’s erudite, buttoned-down Keyes is replaced in the play with a more volatile persona portrayed by Michael Sean McGuinness. Not inferior, just markedly different. Gardner Reed is as smooth as the deadly scarf of the coy Phyllis, who proves equal to the supposedly indifferent Huff. The insurance salesman is etched in a convincing performance by David Christopher Wells, who grabs the audience’s interest and holds it firmly until the surprising climax. Joy Farmer-Clary effectively inhabits the wholesome Lola, while Kevin Cutts shows us the snarling nature of brutish businessman Herbert. Haney keeps the pace tight, shrewdly taking advantage of the ingenious set and atmospheric lighting, as well as a haunting sound design that consistently brings to mind other film noir classics such as Chinatown.

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e began his career on the local high school stage and is now an award-winning Broadway star. Since his early days growing up in South St. Louis, Norbert Leo Butz has found great success on Broadway, as well as in film and television. Even with a busy schedule that includes the lead role in next month’s world premiere of Big Fish in Chicago, Butz remains close to his roots. In May, he will return to St. Louis to headline a benefit concert for The Angel Band Project, a nonprofit that uses music to encourage healing and empathy for survivors of sexual violence. The Angel Band Project was created following the murder of Butz’s sister, Teresa Butz, in 2009. With the first show on May 8 at The Sheldon sold out, a second show has been added for May 9 at the 560 Music Center. Recently, Butz took a few minutes to speak with Ladue News about his career and the concert. When did you discover you wanted to be in the entertainment world? I grew up in a big musical family of singers—the seventh of 11 children—so music was always in my house. While at DuBourg, I got active in the plays—Jim Leibrecht has done such a great job with the theater program there. Then my older brothers got me wise to the fact that if you could sing, you could get a role in a play at Cor Jesu. There were 75 girls and about two guys in those productions, so there were tons of opportunities to meet girls—basically my only priority in those years. When it came time for college, Tommy Nolan at Cor Jesu encouraged me to audition for the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University. It was my time at Webster when I made that transition from hobby to thinking of entertainment as a potential career. While there, Steven Woolf gave me a couple opportunities to appear in productions at The Rep. That was a huge confidence-booster for me—he really gave me a shot. In terms of building the foundation, my career was made in St. Louis. Can you pinpoint a big break in your career? No, I don’t think there really was, which I’m happy about. I seem to be able to scrounge up work and people seem to hire me enough to where I can build some kind of life for myself and my family.

Q&A After Webster, I went to graduate school at The University of Alabama and the Alabama Shakespeare Festival before moving to New York City. I decided a long time ago that the goal was to remain employed and not worry about things like celebrity or wealth, because that’s very fleeting.

nose at any quality work that comes my way. New York theater has been really great because it allows me to be home and raise a family. Having said that, I love doing films, particularly independent films because their short shooting schedules don’t take me away from home for long.

You’ve won two Tony Awards for your work in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Catch Me If You Can. What did the recognition mean for you? I remain hugely proud of those awards—they were for shows I dearly love—but I think that people have a misconception of the award culture. People think that you get some hardware under your belt and the rest of your career is laid out before you. That’s just not the truth. You still have to work hard to find that next job.

Next, you will take on the starring role in Big Fish. I’m just giddy about this one. It’s a great show with an amazing story based on the Tim Burton film, a beautiful score and fantastic director. In the movie, my character was played by two actors—Albert Finney and Ewan McGregor—and in the musical, I play both roles. It’s a huge challenge and I’m thrilled with it.

You’ve had more roles in TV and films recently. Do you enjoy those roles or Broadway more? I am raising three girls in New Jersey right now, and I am smart enough to know not to turn up my

What has your family’s reaction been to your career and success? I think they’re really proud. I’m from a big, Catholic, South St. Louis German-Irish family and we’re really close, so there’s a lot of pride and also a lot of humility. My brothers don’t let me get away with much in terms of thinking I’m a big deal or anything.

What do you miss about St. Louis? My life is very busy with my family and work, but we come back here every summer for an extended visit. I love coming home. Sometimes I get a craving for Ted Drewes so strong, I think I need to go into a 12-step program. And when the Cardinals were in the World Series, I would have given anything to feel that spirit you feel in St. Louis when the whole city comes together. I miss that. How important is The Angel Band Project? The organization was created by my sister’s two best friends, Rachel Ebeling and Jean Fox. They grew up together and remained best friends until the day she died. While we were trying to process the shock of her loss, we came together to do a lot of singing at her funeral mass. Rachel and Jean got the idea that they wanted to share this kind of therapy that the music seemed to offer, and made a CD to capture that moment. Since then, they have grown the nonprofit, became active on the national level and educated themselves about sexual violence

against women and how music may be able to help. The money that the concert will raise will help create a music therapy program for survivors of sexual assault. What is your hope for these concerts? I’m putting together a great band of local and New York musicians, and we’ll do some songs from the original record—songs that my sister loved and songs that I think she’d love. But it’s not going to be a depressing show—we’re bringing a couple nights of really inspirational, soulful, celebratory music. We’ll try to do things that spread hope because for survivors, that’s what they’re trying to hold onto. For survivors of sexual violence and their families, it’s such a seismic shift in your view of the world and it can be incredibly isolating, so a night of music about unity and hope is a gift we can give them. For tickets to the May 9 concert, visit metrotix.com. For more information about The Angel Band Project, visit angelbandproject.org.

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PETER PAN’S CATHY RIGBY

Flying High

BY BRITTANY NAY

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N THE ROLE OF Peter Pan FOR 35 YEARS, Cathy Rigby says kids have taught her to believe. Before you venture to Neverland with Rigby one last time when the magical new production of the 100-year-old classic flies across Peabody Opera House’s stage April 2 and 3, read her reflections on the iconic story, the show’s memorable moments, and what it’s like to fly over an enchanted audience, during her final tour as the boy who never grew up. What is it like to be known as Peter Pan? It’s like being Santa Claus. You are a part of kids’ lives, and I just hope to leave them with great memories that will keep bringing them back to the show. Have you performed in St. Louis before? This is my third or fourth time performing in St. Louis, but this is my first time coming to the Peabody Opera House since it reopened— I’m so excited! Tell us about your transition from a career in gymnastics to theater. After my gymnastics career (Rigby won an awe-inspiring eight gold medals in international competition), I trained in dance and 66

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studied voice and acting for seven years. Once I first performed in The Wizard of Oz and sang Over the Rainbow in front of an audience of about 2,000 and got through the butterflies, it was as if I found another career I loved as much as gymnastics. I found a second passion in my life. It was very thrilling, and I haven’t looked back. Describe the new production. Over the past 35 years, the show has evolved and changed for me personally, as well as design-wise. Now, I fly with double—as well as single—harnesses, which makes the flying twice as spectacular as it used to be. We also have a new cast of kids playing the Lost Boys, which has added another dimension. What is the most mesmerizing part of the show? I love the opening of Neverland. It’s become more of a Cirque du Soleil performance. Tiger Lily dances and performs acrobatics on silks. It’s quite beautiful. After all these years, how do you keep the performances fresh? When you have worked on a piece like this for a long time, you come to know what

touches the hearts of kids, as well as adults. You learn to do things differently, and I even fly better! Onstage, it’s about getting yourself out of the way and allowing this child to come through. When it becomes effortless is when it’s at its best. The heart of the show is the heart of the story and the honesty of the production. That’s why it has lasted for more than 100 years—it has resonated with people. What do you still look forward to with each performance? I have the best job in the world. To fly over the audience—there is nothing else like it. If I could do a curtain call like that for every show, I would. You are zooming over the audience, and they feel the wind and the fairy dust. That is one of the things I’ll miss most. As you prepare to star in your last Peter Pan performance, what are some of your most memorable moments? To be the spirit of this show has made me the luckiest person in the world. Some of my greatest memories are meeting people in the lobby after the shows. There are not only adults with such great memories, but also kids who have inspired me, have such a passion for life and believe that anything is possible.

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Big kudos to chef and restaurateur GERARD CRAFT. He’s made it into the finals for the 2013 James Beard Awards Best Chef: Midwest, along with four other heartland chefs. He’ll find out if he wins the whole thing on Monday, May 6, at an awards ceremony in NYC. On another Craft note, his latest eatery, Pastaria, was recently named one of the 10 best new restaurants in the country by the internationally renowned Gayot guide. Cielo at The Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis has debuted its new wine room. It’ll fit about 30 or so guests to mingle (or 12 seated), and can be reserved by calling 881-2105. In other Cielo news, congrats to CORY CUFF, who has been promoted from assistant beverage manager to restaurant manager. The CIA grad also is a noted mixologist in his own right. Well done! Chill Cool Frozen Yogurt in Clayton will be celebrating its third anniversary on Friday, April 19. At 3:30 p.m. that day, Fredbird will make an appearance to hand out limitededition Chill batting-helmet bowls with frozen yogurt purchases. The store also will present its third annual donation to Friends of Kids With Cancer. Chef and restaurateur JIM FIALA recently wowed diners during a private event for True Refrigeration of O’Fallon, Mo., at the James Beard House in NYC. Fiala was asked to do a similar dinner for True at the same venue last year. This time around, he was accompanied by chefs from two of his restaurants, MATT ABESHOUSE of The Crossing and ADAM GNAU of Acero. Popular U. City vegetarian and vegan restaurant Frida’s Deli has announced it will be expanding into the space next door. In addition to more seating, there also is a ‘Frida’s Farm’ garden space in the works. We’ll keep you posted!

DINING OUT

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Delicious for Decades BY SIDNEY LEWIS

OHN MINEO’S ITALIAN Re s ta u ra n t h a s b e e n a fixture in Town & Country for 40-plus years, emphasizing traditional Italian dishes and upscale service. Tucked away in a small shopping area on Clayton Road, the eatery had escaped our attention for far too long, and we were happy to remedy that oversight recently. Upon entering, the space seemed deceptively small, thanks to the cozy bar area just inside the front door. But past the hostess stand, the space opened up into two fairly spacious dining rooms. While the bar side was casual, there was a more formal air about the dining areas, with details such as the coterie of wait staff dressed in coats and ties, finishing dishes table-side, and the patterned china on the tables. We started things off with the Shrimp Martini ($13) from the Antipasti Freddi (cold appetizers) selections. This take on the shrimp cocktail featured several plump shrimp balanced on the rim of a cocktail glass, which was lined with a lettuce leaf and filled with tangy sauce. The Tomato, Onion & Anchovie Salad ($9), also was a straightahead classic, with three thick slices of tomato served with mozzarella and plenty of onions. Of course, it was imperative to order some house-made pasta. The list of possibilities was impressive; but when a dish is listed as mom’s recipe, that one automatically gets the nod. Mama’s Lasagna ($24) was just as comforting as it sounds, a block of layered cheese, meat and pasta with a surprisingly sweet sherry tomato sauce. The dish had just the right amount of garlic, as well—not overpowering but accenting the other flavors nicely. So often when we dine at an Italian eatery, we focus on the pasta and the seafood specialties and overlook the Pollo (chicken) offerings. This time around, we decided to rectify that and ordered the Chicken Michelangelo ($27), and the combo of tender chicken breast, savory tomato sauce and copious amounts of cheese made us very glad we branched out! It was also served with some really flavorful braised spinach on the side. We ended the meal with a small sample of

cannoli, provided gratis by one of our waiters when we announced we had no appetite left to indulge in a full order. That little bit of customer service was indicative of the overall level of service we experienced at John Mineo’s. While none of the servers hovered, we were definitely taken care of. The only oddity we experienced—we were never offered a wine list. We decided to forgo vino, anyway, and made do with a Negroni ($10). In addition to dinner service, the restaurant also offers off-site catering services, as well as a lunch menu and a pleasant outdoor dining area for al fresco fans. John Mineo’s is definite proof that The Hill isn’t the only place in town to get a highquality traditional Italian meal. 13490 Clayton Road, 434-5244, johnmineos.com

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THROUGH 3/30 ANNIE OAKLEY The Rep’s Imaginary Theatre Company presents the Western classic Annie Oakley at Missouri History Museum’s Lee Auditorium. $6-$7. 361-9017 or mohistory.org.

THROUGH 3/31 HOME FRONT HEROES In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Gateway Arch of Westward Expansion will screen a new National Park Service film featuring the women who took on traditionally male jobs to help manufacture warships during World War II. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 655-1614.

4/2-3 PETER PAN Take flight with award-winning magical classic, Peter Pan—played by Cathy Rigby—at Peabody Opera House. 7:30 p.m. $22-$92. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

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ALEX COUWENBERG: SWELL The Bruno David Gallery presents L. A.-based artist Alex Couwenberg’s exhibit, Swell, a collection of abstract paintings exploring the process of mark making. An opening reception will be held from 5-9 p.m. April 5. 531-3030 or brunodavidgallery.com.

4/5-6 THE SECOND CITY: LAUGHING MATTERS Boasting alums Tina Fey, Bill Murray and Stephen Colbert, Chicago-based improv group The Second City will perform at Touhill Performing Arts Center’s Lee Theater. Various times. $35. 516-4949 or touhill.org. THE MATRIX Step inside The Matrix at Powell Hall as St.

Louis Symphony plays the live score of the futuristic modern classic. Dress as your favorite Matrix character and enter a look-alike contest prior to each concert for a chance to win a prize pack. 7 p.m. $35-$65. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

4/5-7 CRUELTY TO COMPASSION See freelance photographer Mike Bizelli’s exhibit featuring heartbreaking, as well as uplifting, animal images, in tribute to Humane Society of Missouri staff and volunteers. Various times. $10. bizelliphotography.com. SPRING ART FAIR AT QUEENY PARK Fine arts and crafts, live music, wine tastings, art raffles and kids’ activities will highlight the annual Spring Art Fair at Queeny Park’s Greensfelder Recreation Center. Various times. 997-1181 or artfairatqueenypark.com.

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GO! ST. LOUIS MARATHON AND FAMILY FITNESS WEEKEND Race past city landmarks, from Busch Stadium to Anheuser-Busch Brewery, and through Forest Park, Clayton and University City during St. Louis’ annual marathon, or participate in the half-marathon, marathon relay, 5K, kids’ fun run, mature mile or family fitness expo. Various times and costs. 727-0800 or gostlouis.org.

4/6 BROADWAY OUR WAY Teen a capella singing ensemble TeamSTAGES will perform Broadway standards and contemporary favorites, with a special homage to STAGES St. Louis and a preview of STAGES’ new season, at Sheldon Concert Hall. 11 a.m. $10-$20. $5-$10. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

SHA NA NA: IN CONCERT SHA NA NA, best known for its rock hits in Grease, will take the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts stage. 8 p.m. $23-$41. 636-949-4433 or lindenwood.edu.

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4/7 THE REMARKABLE FARKLE MCBRIDE Featuring text from the popular children’s book by John Lithgow, hear St. Louis Symphony play selections from Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition as Farkle finds his place in the orchestra. 3 p.m. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org. THE BELLE OF BLUEBERRY HILL: EMILY DICKINSON AT THE DUCK ROOM St. Louis Poetry Center presents poet Allison Funk, writer William Gass, actor Susie Wall and more reading from the work of Emily Dickinson in Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room. The event also includes a Champagne reception and silent auction of art and books. $50-$60. 4-6 p.m. 973-0616 or stlouispoetrycenter.org.

EASTER ENTERTAINMENT 3/30-31 BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY Join the Easter Bunny for breakfast at Saint Louis Zoo. 9 and 11 a.m. stlzoo.org. 3/31 ELEGANT EASTER BRUNCH Visit with the Easter Bunny as you savor an entrée, breakfast pastries and desserts, as well as a children’s buffet, at The Coronado Ballroom. Reservations requested. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., seatings every half hour. $22, kids; $52, adults. 367-4848 or thecoronado.com. 4/1 ‘EGG’-CELLENT EASTER BRUNCH Enjoy Easter Brunch, kids’ activities and piano music in Four Seasons Hotel’s sixth floor ballroom or its Cielo Restaurant on the eighth floor. fourseasons.com/stlouis.

THE ORIGINS OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT At Missouri History Museum’s Lee Auditorium, cultural historian for the City of Chicago, Tim Samuelson, will talk about Frank Lloyd Wright’s early career aiding Louis Sullivan in designing iconic downtown St. Louis skyscrapers, such as the Wainwright Building, 60 years before the construction of The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park. 3 p.m. Free. mohistory.org.

4/10-13 MARLENA SHAW Soul legend Marlena Shaw will sing jazz, R&B, pop and more at Jazz at the Bistro. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $15-$37. 534-1111 or jazzstl.org.

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society continued from page 20 Man & Woman of the Year candidates raise funds for LLS through online donations, sponsorships and various events. This year’s Man & Woman of the Year candidates are: Justin Baker, Matt Conners, Rosa Frankiewicz, Mary Frontczak, Shep Hyken, Tim Mack, Andy Mansfield, Jeff Rainwater, Scott Savacool and Scott Schulte. The candidates who collect the most funds will be recognized at the event. And proceeds will benefit the nonprofit’s critical needs—from research and outreach to financial assistance. As the No. 1 funder of blood-cancer research after the National Institutes of Health, LLS put $262 million into research nationwide in 2012. In St. Louis, The Gateway Chapter served more than 5,000 patients and families with financial support, education and support groups in 2012, and invested $11.6 million during the past three years for research in Missouri, Illinois and

Margaret Israel continued from page 26 however, raises a dilemma, she says. “I love my son the way he is. He’s funny, he’s musical, he works— he’s fairly high-functioning. Would I want to do something to change him?” In her own life and for others with Fragile X Syndrome, Israel thinks the goal should be for everyone to achieve as much independence as possible. “You want each person to reach their own potential and not say, He can’t do that, poor child. Nobody wants sympathy; everybody wants opportunity. Empathy is nice, but you mainly want to make sure they are able to do as much as they can and feel good about who they are.” In addition to her work with the Fragile X Resource Center, Israel served on the board of

sally katzif continued from page 26 because I come from a home where there’s a lot of peace and we didn’t have any violence. I came to find out that wasn’t the case everywhere in our community or the nation as a whole.” Katzif also is a board member at College Bound, which supports under-resourced high school students, with the goal of getting them through college. Many of them are the first person in their family to go to college, she notes. “The ability is there, but they don’t know what the steps are to getting into college. It’s a hard process, especially

Veronica McDonnell continued from page 26 awareness and funding for the CHARACTERplus program, which promotes character building for kids in schools throughout the region. “My fatherin-law started the program 25 years ago. In 2005, the executive director came to me because she was concerned it was in several school districts but the parents didn’t realize they were getting character education.” The Friends group saw early success, and was able to support the program’s education on cheating, bullying, attendance, leadership, 72

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The Scholarship Foundation, the Woman’s Club of Washington University and has been a board member of the St. Louis Jewish Community Relations Council for more than 25 years, taking a leadership role in the St. Louis-Riga Sister Community Committee of the JCRC. Riga, Latvia, was part of the former Soviet Union; and when it became free, the city’s hospital was given back to the Jewish Community. “It was in horrible condition, and they had no money or resources,” Israel says. She helped orchestrate three medical missions to Riga, and doctors from Riga also came to St. Louis to learn new techniques. “We learned from them how to listen to patients—they didn’t have diagnostic tools, but they’re smart and are able to listen and use their visual skills, along with simple medical techniques, to get information.”

if you don’t have a counselor in your school to help you.” Last year, the nonprofit’s first class of students graduated from college. “It was such a celebration. People from the community got to meet these students, and found out how wonderful they are and about the hard work they had to do to get to where they are.” It takes all parts of the community to make a difference in society, Katzif says. “I’ve always said I was helping one person at a time, and that’s what I’m best at and what I love to do. Help one person and it’s like helping the world.”

teamwork and honesty. “Studies have come out showing that schools with the program have higher scores and fewer disturbances in the schools.” As one might guess, family influence has played a role in McDonnell’s community involvement, but a belief in the reciprocal nature of giving back is what drives her. “I feel fortunate to have lived in such a wonderful community, and I am in a position that I can volunteer and hopefully help others who may in turn do the same for someone else. This contributes to making a community strong and helps it continue to thrive, when we care enough about each other to become involved.”

St. Louis Children’s Hospital continued from page 32 the country.” The focus on patients hasn’t changed, she says, and every employee exemplifies it. “When you have that kind of atmosphere where the patient comes first, you know what your priorities are.” This dedication not only is engrained in the hospital’s employees—it also is part of the local community of volunteers. “I began volunteering my time since the moment my children were little,” says Ann Perry, who has been involved with Friends of St. Louis Children’s Hospital for 12 years. “It’s nice to know we have such a highcaliber children’s hospital in our city, because you never know if or when you’ll need it.” Friends of St. Louis Children’s Hospital hosts the annual Table Tops event to benefit the Endowment Fund for Camp Rhythm. Created to inspire unique entertaining options, this luncheon features various tables decorated by area designers and is celebrating its 10th year. “It began as simple entertaining, and it has evolved to become almost magical,” says Perry, who is co-chairing the event along with Pam Trapp. “Designers just go all-out.” Guests can peruse not only the fabulous tables but the vendor boutiques. All leave with a party favor, which varies from decorated table to table.

The Doctor is In continued from page 34 PE teachers can be encouraged by allowing a five-minute stretch and activity break periodically throughout the day. After-school extracurricular activity must be promoted, along with agencies and programs that facilitate exercise. Children learn by example, so it is important that parents be active, as well. Mercy, through Mercy Children’s Hospital, has made a multi-million dollar investment in the health of the children in our communities by offering HealthTeacher, an online health literacy curriculum, to every school located in our four-state service area. Some 9,000 teachers in more than 1,800 schools reach 800,000-plus children with HealthTeacher. Currently, the No. 1 HealthTeacher lesson is ‘Make Physical Activity a Priority,’ followed by ‘Nutrition,’ ‘Get More Sleep’ and ‘Types of Physical Activity.’ Ask your child about HealthTeacher. If you or your child is unaware of this great teaching tool, talk to your child’s teacher. HealthTeacher is available and your child should be learning from it.

Sheila Greenbaum continued from page 24 Parenthood, a cause that speaks to her civil liberties background. “It just continues to be so important for women’s health,” she says. While she welcomes any support to her own causes, she believes the most important thing is that everyone give back in a way that makes sense to them. “To give of yourself in some way and make your community a better place, however you choose to do that, is probably the most important thing.”

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