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EDITOR’S NOTE

A FEW MONTHS AGO, WE WERE VISITING WITH A FRIEND AT THE Raphael Hotel in Kansas City. What started out as pleasantries about weekend plans turned into a serious discussion about communicating with and mentoring teenage boys.

Our friend, who coaches boys’ high school track, was struggling to find the best way to impart to his young charges what it means to be ‘tough,’ without resorting to bullying and/or violence. This was during the time when a videotape of an NFL star player attacking his then-fiancée was being shown all over the news. But, as our friend noted, even before that horrific incident became public, the idea of toughness—as predominantly featured in popular culture—usually has involved one getting the better of another. He wanted to convey a different side of toughness, one that rises above the intimidation and pressure to stand up for what is right.

With four little nephews of my own, my friend’s predicament remained with me days after our visit, so I decided to go straight to our parenting expert, Dr. Russell Hyken, to address the topic. His column begins on p. 46.

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ON THE COVER: Dancing with the St. Louis Stars will be held Jan. 24 at The RitzCarlton, St. Louis to benefit Independence Center, which helps adults with serious mental illness to live and work in the community. Pictured on the cover: Norma McGehee, Benjamin Akande, Lucy Fitzgerald, Tim Jacobs, Tishaura Jones. Not pictured: Mark Trudeau. Cover photo by Sarah Conard. For more information, call 880-5404 or visit independencecenter.org. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 22.

We’re Sorry: On page 14 of our Nov. 14 edition, we incorrectly listed Edith Spink’s term as mayor of Ladue. She was mayor from 1975-1995. On page 62 of our Nov. 7 edition, we should have stated that Schlafly Bottleworks opened in 2003.

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HE SAINT LOUIS CLUB RECENTLY celebrated five decades of excellence and memories at its 50th Anniversary Gala. The evening featured musical entertainment, an extravagant feast prepared by the club’s executive chef, Pierre Chambrin, and other guest chefs, and a display of photos and memorabilia from the club’s archives. Club president Carl Barnes and gala chair William Sasser were on hand to welcome guests. Live performances included The Charles Glenn Band, Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers and pianist Peter Schankman. Throughout its 50-year history, the Saint Louis Club has undergone a few incarnations and renovations to be one of the foremost private dining clubs in the country.

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John and Marian Wuest, Doug Harbison

Helane Bernath, Tom Bertani, Kathryn Armstrong

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Tom and Judy King, Virginia and Richard Fister

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HE GREATER ST. LOUIS CHAPTER of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) presented its annual fashion show, luncheon and silent auction at the Sheraton Westport Chalet. KTVI’s K i m Hudson and Kevin Steincross served as emcees for the day.

Honorary chairs were Robert and Lynda Wiens.

The goal of the event was to exceed $100,000 to support APDA’s mission of providing patient and caregiver services, while providing funding for promising research. Dr. Joel Perlmutter, medical director of APDA, gave a special presentation on the breakthroughs of Parkinson’s research.

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ANDMARKS ASSOCIATION OF ST. Louis recently hosted Moonshine at the Mansion, a Prohibition Era-themed cocktail and dinner party at the historic Magic Chef Mansion.

The party featured live music by the Miss Jubilee Jazz Band, classic cocktails by Cocktails Are Go, an old-fashioned soda fountain by The Fountain on Locust and much more. Executive director Andrew Weil, along with former director Carolyn Toft, took part in the presentation and award ceremony. Barbara Overby, in honor of her late husband, Dr. Ozzie Overby, received the H. Meade Summers Jr. Award for Lifetime Achievement in historic preservation.

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RECENT LUNCH AND FASHion show at The Gatesworth brought back memories for a generation of ladies who frequented St. Louis-area department store tea rooms in the ’60s and ’70s. The Gift Shop and Spa One at The Gatesworth, in cooperation with Dillard’s, presented the latest styles and fashion trends from Eileen Fisher, while The Gatesworth’s award-winning chef created a menu reminiscent of the tea room at the former Stix Baer & Fuller. Featuring The Gatesworth’s residents as models, the show was narrated by Jan McCormick and Tara Hogan, along with Roy Fiedler of Eileen Fisher, and featured door prizes and other surprises. Co-chairs were Karen Rosenthal and Mary Campbell.

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ST. aLbanS $2,495,000 Bluffs of St. Albans

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244 Timber Trace Drive, St. Albans. New DaVinci composite shake roof, new wood flooring, new carpeting, and renovation of former second floor. 1,000 bottle wine cellar. $699,900 544 SpringhurST parkway, O’Fallon. Four bedroom, twoand-a-half bath, two-story situated on a private, tree-lined level lot, and fully fenced yard in a great location! $230,000

LuxuryCollection 9746 LiTzSinger roaD, Ladue.

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508 heron courT, St. Albans.

$2,995,000

108 cLub creek cT., Saint Albans.

$890,000

768 borDeauX circLe, Saint Albans.

bLuffS of ST. aLbanS, St. Albans.

$2,495,000

5925 LinDeLL bouLevarD, CWE.

$885,000

18879 buck riDge Drive, Warrenton.

38 gLen eagLeS, Ladue.

1041 Lay roaD, Ladue.

10490 LaDue roaD, Creve Coeur.

35 gLen eagLeS Drive, Ladue.

10 overbrook Drive, Ladue.

$1,345,000

302 warDenburg farmS, Wildwood.

$600,000

303 warDenburg farmS,Wildwood.

$600,000

317 warDenburg farmS, WIldwood.

$600,000

99 oLD farm roaD, Foley.

$499,500

4114 highway DD, Salem.

$416,900

5157 counTy roaD 856, Bunker.

$399,900

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1133 wingS roaD, St. Albans.

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1138 wingS roaD, St. Albans.

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2378 highway JJ, Elsberry.

$875,000

4174 counTy roaD 856, Bunker.

$259,000

$2,200,000

26 maryhiLL Drive, Ladue.

$875,000

15 magnoLia Drive, Ladue.

$389,000

LoT 3 breTon wooDS cT., Wildwood.

$225,000

$375,000

$2,150,000

201 kenDaLL bLuff courT, Chesterfield.

$849,900

12 foXboro roaD, Ladue.

LoT 6 breTon wooDS cT., Wildwood.

$225,000

$2,115,000

405 conway garDenS Lane, Creve Coeur.

$849,000

7946 TeaSDaLe avenue, University City.

$370,000

LoT 7 breTon wooDS cT., Wildwood.

$225,000

8129 fLorence avenue, Brentwood.

$329,900

LoT 8 breTon wooDS cT., Wildwood.

$225,000

3532 ST. aLbanS roaD, St. Albans.

$319,900

LoT 11 breTon wooDS cT., Wildwood.

$225,000

2513 TrenTon STaTion, St. Charles.

$314,900

LoT 12 breTon wooDS cT., Wildwood.

$225,000

1374 moSSwooDS Drive, Fenton.

$314,900

LoT 4 breTon wooDS cT., Wildwood.

$235,000

7504 gannon avenue, University City.

$299,000

LoT 5 breTon wooDS cT., Wildwood.

$235,000

2563 heriTage LanDing, St. Charles.

$279,000

14 auTumn wooD courT, St. Charles.

$244,750

1040 goLDen orcharD Drive, O’Fallon.

$242,000

70 fLeSher Drive, Ellisville.

$199,000

$1,749,000

422 heaThermoor courT, St. Albans.

$799,000

719 forby roaD, Wildwood.

$795,000

395 highway v, Troy.

$1,644,000

$795,000

3 oakLeigh Lane, Ladue.

$1,560,000

22 upper LaDue roaD, Ladue.

$1,555,500

22 weSTmoreLanD pLace, CWE.

$1,475,000

50 porTLanD pLace, CWE.

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$2,350,000

46 kingSbury pLace, CWE.

15862 richborough roaD, Chesterfield.

$2,125,000

10432 capiToL pLace, Frontenac.

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1055 wingS roaD, St. Albans.

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$749,000

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$749,000

210129 conway roaD, Ladue.

$699,999

2256 norTh baLLaS roaD, Town & Country. $1,350,000 17 picarDy Lane, Ladue.

$1,325,000

9960 hoLLiSTon courT, Ladue.

$649,900

2019 SouTh maSon, Town & Country.

$1,300,000

231 ST. anDrewS, St. Albans.

$639,000

6 fair oakS, Ladue.

$1,299,000

978 chapeL oakS roaD, Frontenac.

$595,000

729 highway h, Troy.

$1,195,000

30 vouga Lane, Frontenac.

$585,000

3 wenDover Lane, Ladue.

$1,175,000

1425 wheaTfieLD Lane, Saint Albans.

$575,000

2829 SToningTon pLace, Frontenac.

$1,160,000

$98,000

aDDa roaD, Labadie.

$80,000

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$139,900

7434 SaLeen courT, University City.

$100,000

318 warDenburg farmS Dr. Wildwood.

809 Tara eSTaTeS cT. Tbb, Chesterfield.

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12674 conway roaD, Creve Coeur.

$550,000

200 SouTh brenTwooD, uniT 3a, Clayton.

10counTryLifeacreS,VillageofCountryLifeAcres. $1,095,000

17720 greySTone Terrace, Wildwood.

$539,000

410 norTh newSTeaD avenue, uniT 2S, CWE. $375,000

15 cLermonT Lane, Ladue.

486 hickory Trace, St. Albans.

$538,900

7520 oXforD Drive, uniT 2w, Clayton.

$1,095,000

governor pLace #2 LoT 46, St. Charles.

$399,000

$279,000

16 waverTon Drive, Ladue.

$985,000

11935 LiLLian avenue, Des Peres.

$499,900

7515 buckingham Drive, #3S, Clayton.

$189,000

803 SouTh warSon rD., Ladue.

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$499,500

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$157,900

17709 Sugarberry courT, Chesterfield.

$925,000

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Allison and Mike Ammann, Jim and Angie Glick, and Jake and Lesley Whittle served as event co-chairs. The Join the Journey Gala is a time to celebrate the Foundation’s vision of breaking down the barriers to a child’s education. The Foundation currently serves 5,000 students in 17 schools in the area’s most impoverished neighborhoods.

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Students and staff in the Kirkwood School District celebrated Veterans Day through art, music and poetry. Students at several elementary schools recited poetry, displayed patriotic art, sang songs and played instrumental pieces, while students at the middle school collected care package items to ship to active military overseas.

Local veterans shared their stories and accounts from their time in the service.

Continuing a decade-long tradition, Delta Dental of Missouri recently produced Land of Smiles, a performance that educates children about the importance of dental health. This year, a new character joins Tooth Wizard: his sister, Tooth Fairy. Inspiring the students to have proper dental hygiene, each child received a smile bag with a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, an educational coloring sheet and a mirror decal.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car also honored local veterans, teaming up with Progressive Insurance’s Keys to Progress program. The event provided three local military families with newly refurbished vehicles, and Enterprise provided six months of auto insurance for each family. More than 110 military members and families received vehicles nationwide through the program this year. Pictured: Debra Dent and Liz Kosewicz

After receiving almost 600 nominations, the Missouri Chapter of March of Dimes recently named 20 Missouri and Metro-East nurses from 16 health care institutions Nurse of The Year at its third annual event. Each nurse was recognized for patient care, compassion, professionalism, integrity and leadership.

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McCollum’s fundraising campaign, Bad Dancing for a Good Cause, collected $75,000 for the annual event’s beneficiary, Independence Center. “I love to get behind a good community cause like Independence Center,” she notes. “We rallied our family, friends and retail partners through a series of vote-raisers. It was that honest team approach that led to our win. And in the end, Independence Center is the real winner.”

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This year’s Dancing with the St. Louis Stars, to take place Jan. 24 at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, will feature a cocktail hour, dinner and a short program before the main event: back-to-back dance performances by Mark Trudeau, CEO of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals; Benjamin Akande, dean of Webster University’s George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology; Norma McGehee, realtor for Gladys Manion Real Estate; Tishaura Jones, treasurer for the City of St. Louis; and Tim Jacobs, a member of Independence Center. Dancing alongside these local celebrities

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“FRILLY BIRTHDAY CAKES ALL OVER THE CITY JUXTAPOSED WITH THE VERY DARK TIMES THE CITY FACED DURING THE FERGUSON INCIDENT.” JODY SOWELL, director of exhibitions and research at the Missouri History Museum

in a way that many people hadn’t been facing,” he says. “The issues in Ferguson have done the same thing: They’ve led a lot of people to express surprise about how deep the [racial and class] divisions are, and I’m always surprised by that surprise because it’s such a deep part of St. Louis and American life. Years like this are particularly difficult, but serve a great purpose.”

Historians are almost never able to predict how current events will go down in history, Sowell says. Both he and Fred Fausz, a history professor at University of Missouri-St. Louis, and author of Historic St. Louis: 250 Years of Exploring New

Frontiers, compare the riots in Ferguson to those in the mid-1960s occurring across America, except St. Louis. “It was always said that St. Louis had ‘polite’ racism,” Fausz says. “We were bracing for [violent demonstrations in the 1960s] and it didn’t happen. Because we hadn’t had a large outburst, it made us rather unique, because we had just kind of ignored the issues.”

In the 1960s, “there were National Guard troops in tanks rolling down American cities, with the most sophisticated war equipment that had been used and readied for Vietnam on the streets of urban America,” Sowell says. “We express shock today that military-style equipment is used in Ferguson, because we don’t know our history that this is not something new.”

While 2014 will be remembered for the events in Ferguson, Fausz says, 2015 has the potential to be remembered for something positive. “Perhaps the larger community, the city and its various suburbs, can turn the corner on race relations,” he says. “I’m hoping we’ll get our priorities straight and there will be a concerted effort. It’s going to be a multi-year effort. By 2016 or so, I’m hoping we can look back and say, Things have improved.”

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Jody Sowell, director of exhibitions and research at the Missouri History Museum, says 2014 was a dichotomy of celebration and conflict.

“Frilly birthday cakes all over the city juxtaposed with the very dark times the city faced during the Ferguson incident,” he says.

Sowell finds similarities between the death of Michael Brown and the following events, and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina almost 10 years ago. “People were surprised about how much poverty existed in the United States when the storm waters exposed American poverty

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“We specialize in loose diamonds and engagement rings,” says Haddad. “We have a very large loose diamond inventory that we are very proud of, and about 500 to 600 engagement rings in-stock all the time—in addition to about 2,000 other pieces of jewelry.”

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In addition, Haddad notes the store’s unique promotions as something that set it apart: For instance, the ‘Wish for a White Christmas’ campaign gives shoppers the chance to give the gift of diamonds for free. As one of its weather-related promotions—The Diamond Family also offers something similar for rain on your wedding day— purchases made before Dec. 18 will be refunded in full if it snows 2 inches or more in St. Louis on Dec. 25. There is no price cap, meaning those 1/3-carat diamond earrings could end up costing the same

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Holiday Cards for Charity

By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

‌ end winter well-wishes to family and friends, while also supporting S your favorite organization, with these holiday cards from local nonprofits.

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital 286-1549, stlouischildrens.org/holidaycards Available in 15 card designs, sets of 10 and 15 starting at $14 per box

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raditions must start somewhere; and this holiday season, Butler’s Pantry says it’s time to create a few new ones. Jeanne Whitworth and Bridget Pelster, both VPs of sales and catering with Butler’s Pantry, share fresh, fun and festive ideas that are sure to set your party apart from the rest.

First, try changing the time of your celebration—no one says entertaining is limited to weekend evenings. “Maybe you don’t do a Saturday night in December; consider Thursday- or Friday-night cocktails, or even the week after the New Year,” says Whitworth, noting that a holiday brunch or lunch can help cap cost and personal time. Additionally, more guests might be able to attend. “It seems like everyone’s calendars book up so quickly in December, so why not offer them something in January when they might have more free time?” asks Pelster.

Next, try rethinking your drinks. Wine and beer are popular at parties, but one drink stands out as the festive alternative. “Bringing Champagne back into the holidays is a great way to show that you’re

celebrating,” says Pelster, adding mimosas are fun twists on the drink for daytime entertaining, while Champagne cocktails offer festive flair at night.

With the drinks comes the food, and Butler’s Pantry has a plethora of ideas for adding that unexpected element: For example, take Butler’s Pantry’s traditional cheeseburger slider with a shoestring potato fry and traditional ketchup, says Whitworth.

“Our twist on that is a southwest black bean burger on whole wheat with baked sweet potato fries—it’s that comfort food with an innovative twist.”

Butler’s Pantry also can cater around dietary restrictions, Pelster says, an important aspect of any successful party that hosts and hostesses should keep in mind. “A lot of our items can be gluten-free for everyone and you wouldn’t even know it—guests truly appreciate that extra effort.”

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To extend that customized flair, look to décor.

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n any given day in December, St. Louis families can be found trekking to Ted Drewes to pick out their Douglas fir, visiting a live manger as donkeys hee and haw, or loading into the minivan for a drive through the neighborhood to look at the lights.

St. Louis is nothing if not tradition-heavy around the holidays, and though countless practices have fallen to the wayside, many others are here to stay.

Retired Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville professor John Oldani has literally written the book on local holiday traditions, published late last year and aptly titled Christmas in St. Louis. Oldani is fascinated by folklore, and has been collecting it since the 1960s. The book details traditions spanning the last century and beyond, religious and secular, decorative and superstitious. A few of his historic favorites include the first footer, in which families pay a young man (representing Jesus Christ), to be the first at their door on Christmas or New Year’s Day for good luck; putting four chestnuts on the hearth, naming each after a single person you know, and watching them pop (the first or last, depending on your belief, represents who you will marry); and, of course, the department store window displays.

Starting in the 1950s and ’60s, families would flock downtown, where Famous Barr, Stix Baer & Fuller, and Scruggs Vandervoort and Barney showcased intricate window displays of winter villages, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and oversized toys.

Famous Barr would even fly in three live bears, Oldani writes in his book, for a special circus performance in the auditorium.

Sharon Smith, Missouri History Museum curator of civic and personal identity, says that for St. Louisans during this time, these window displays were synonymous with Christmas.

In her research, Smith has discovered another historic tradition: the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association. The organization was formed by a group of kids—mostly boys—in the early 1920s, who would go around caroling and collecting money for underprivileged children. A burning candle in a home’s window on Christmas Eve would signal that carolers were welcome, and eventually the practice grew to include scouts, schools and debutantes. Smith says the organization would collect up to five figures each year.

“After a number of years, it caught on; and as people started to hear about it, it grew to not be just a St. Louis tradition, but in other states and cities,” she says.

Of course, many of these traditions have died down or diminished entirely, including the Continued on page 73

In this 1959 photo, shoppers stand next to Stix Baer & Fuller’s castle-inspired entrance, where they were greeted by employees dressed as ‘lords’ from the Middle Ages, and met with Santa inside the store.

In an image from Christmas in St. Louis, the doors of Lafayette Square display a variety of Christmas decor.

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What’s Your St. Louis Holiday Tradition?

J‌ ean Cavender Director, St. Louis Holocaust Museum and Learning Center “In November o f 2 0 13 , I wa s d ea l i n g w i t h a l i fe - t h rea te n i n g i l l n e s s, s o t h e h o l i d ay o f Thanksgiving takes on a special significance for me this year. All is well today. My new holiday tradition is expressing my gratitude. I intend to take every opportunity to let family and friends know how thankful I am that they are in my life. Other new traditions include giving more hugs and writing more thank-you notes.”

Richard Mark President/CEO, Ameren Illinois “We enjoy celebrating the holidays with family and friends. My daughter and I even enjoy joining the lastminute Christmasshopping frenzy on Christmas Eve, whether we need to or not. Our family tradition includes attending Christmas Eve Mass with our children, grandchildren, and longtime friends and their daughters. After celebrating our blessings at church, we host a candlelight dinner of homemade lasagna at a small country cabin not too far from home. We get up early on Christmas morning, the youngest child hands out the gifts, and we open them one at a time.

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Barry Cervantes Camelot Life Coach

Joni Karandjeff VP, Women of Achievement

“During the holiday season, I get most excited about my traditions, which bring me joy every year. Christmas Eve begins with breakfast with my children (Holly, 26, and Connor, 2 2 ) . Eve ryo n e frantically finishes shopping and reconnects at the 5 p.m. church service.

Then I host my family in the CWE for dinner. At 9 p.m., before unwrapping Christmas presents, our 52-year tradition (whether it be 10 or 40 of us) is to hold hands and go room-to-room singing Jingle Bells. Christmas morning begins with a 34-year tradition, serving meals to the homeless, followed by a nap before an elegant dinner with my dear friends, the Solovics, as well as stopping by two other holiday gatherings.

“A third tradition, which may be interrupted this year, is hosting a large open house for more than 300 friends and family with carriage rides, carolers, piano players and plenty of good food and drink.”

“One of our Christmas traditions for many years was to attend church on Sunday morning with our children, lunch at Crown Candy K itchen, and then purchase our tree on North Broadway. This tradition carried on with our grandchildren. Driving through Tilles Park for the light display has always been fun for the whole family. Now that Kelley and Andrew and their families have moved from St. Louis, new traditions are in the offing.”

Dr. Charles Rehm Chief administrative officer, Mercy East region “For me, one of the highlights of the holidays is always the Missouri-Illinois Bragging Rights basketball game.

It’s very rare that you can go to a major college athletic event and the crowd is split 5 0 : 5 0, b u t i t’s always that way and it’s always a fun, raucous crowd. No matter which school’s program might be better or worse in a given year, the games are always very competitive. That’s a holiday highlight for me, every year.”

Barry Cervantes PHOTO BY Diane Anderson, Richard Mark PHOTO BY Colin Miller, Joni Karandjeff PHOTO BY Sarah Conard‌

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PARENTING

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COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, LN editor Trish Muyco-Tobin emailed me a thoughtprovoking question: In today’s society, what does it mean to be tough? And, in particular, what does this mean for our children? As the father of two boys, these questions hit home. I want my children to be resilient, but I also don’t want them to be arrogant.

Teaching boys (and girls) that being tough doesn’t mean being antagonistic, belligerent or hostile can be a challenge. Violence and aggression perpetuate popular culture through movies, songs, TV, ‘celebs’ who abuse their significant others, and athletes involved in random acts of aggression. I want my boys to grow up to be good men, but the fast pace of today’s society means exposure to poor examples of masculinity constantly are on display.

Children look up to famous people—and more and more, these ‘noteworthy’ individuals are engaging and encouraging negative behaviors.

Fortunately, parents—as cliché as it sounds—are the most important role models that kids have.

However, teaching our offspring is not just about being present; it is a constant process of mentoring and connecting that creates an intrinsic desire in a young boy to be the type of man his parents want him to be.

There is enormous social pressure for young boys to act like mature men. Children learn at a young age that expressing emotions can make them the target of bullies. And being ‘cool’ also can make one the envy of their peers. Manly behaviors, unfortunately, do not necessarily promote masculinity. Instead, false bravado can serve to mask fear and pain, leaving kids alone to deal with difficult emotions. Children who do not understand their feelings often have future mental health issues and engage in self-destructive behaviors.

One of the most productive ways to teach your child about managing emotions is to ask how he is feeling. Being stoic is an admirable quality, but it also can lead to feelings of shame and insecurity.

Kids tend to focus on the problem and not the sentiment surrounding the situation. Coaxing children into conversations can assist with easing the hurt and understanding that things always will improve.

As parents learn what is troubling their child, there is a natural tendency to want to fix the situation. This does not thicken the skin; instead, it creates a passive, dependent child who overly relies on the adults in their life. Discuss solutions,

BY RUSSELL HYKEN, PH. D.

ONE OF THE MOST PRODUCTIVE WAYS TO TEACH YOUR CHILD ABOUT MANAGING EMOTIONS IS TO ASK HOW HE IS FEELING. BEING STOIC IS AN ADMIRABLE QUALITY, BUT IT ALSO CAN LEAD TO FEELINGS OF SHAME AND INSECURITY. but let your son make his own decisions. As painful as it may be for both parents and child, sometimes, life’s best lessons are learned the hard way.

Unfortunately, every child will experience emotional turmoil as he matures. A boy who believes that he is capable, however, can handle most any situation. Build your child’s self-confidence

with realistic praise that focuses on effort and achievement. Kids feel more accomplished when applauded for their hard work and true success, rather than when given a hollow compliment.

Telling your child that he is the smartest kid in the world—or even in his class—develops false expectations and sets an impossible standard to meet (and, most likely, isn’t true).

Kids also should build a loyal support network by understanding how to identify which of their peers are true friends and which are unhealthy relationships. Loyal, compassionate and respectful kids support each other even when times are tough. They stand up for what is right and rarely back down. These qualities promote strength and determination, and that is what being tough truly means.

Children who are emotionally resilient truly are happier. They are less likely to be bullied and will work hard to overcome most challenges.

Being courageous, however, does not mean being emotionless. At some point, all kids will experience hurt. And while ‘sucking it up’ has its place, sometimes letting it out can be empowering.

Prior to going into private practice as a psychotherapist and learning disabilities specialist, Russell Hyken, Ph.D., Ed.S, M.A., LPC, NCC, worked for more than 15 years as an English teacher, school counselor and school administrator. Visit him online at ed-psy.com.

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A Class Act

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

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We focus on preparing students for success in life, not just success in school. Academic skills are essential. Children need to read, write and calculate, but those are only the beginning. We focus on giving kids the attitude, behaviors and skills that will allow them to be successful adults.

What’s your favorite tradition at New City School?

We believe in community, and so parents come in the building in the morning with their children. We intentionally do not have a carpool line; parking is a hassle but parents love it. We have a coffee pot in here, and the parents talk with one another and the staff. The parents hang around—and it’s the same thing with pickup, because this is their home, too.

What’s new at New City School?

We have been working on grit the past couple of years. That is the notion that when you look at people who are successful, it is often a second or third trial that gets them there. We teach our kids to be resilient and approach problem-solving as something that doesn’t come easily, and to embrace that.

Our band program is in its first full year. We’re a multiple-intelligences school, and the band program teaches kids through the musical way of learning. It’s fun to see children stepping up and learning a new skill.

Mission Statement: New City School capitalizes on each child’s individual strengths through an integrated Multiple Intelligences curriculum. We prepare children, age 3 through grade six, to be confident, joyful learners who are successful academically, knowledgeable about themselves and others, and who value diversity.

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What disease attacks 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 and more than 50 million Americans every day? The answer: osteoporosis. One of the most common consequences of this crippling disease, especially in women, is vertebral compression fractures in the spine.These fractures can cause intense back pain.

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CHILDREN & CAFFEINE

A Warning about Wired Kids

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BY CONNIE MITCHELL

OU WOULD NEVER GIVE YOUR child drugs (other than those prescribed or recommended by the pediatrician) or alcohol.

Yet many parents think nothing of allowing their kids to consume caffeine-laced soft drinks, sports drinks or even ‘energy

drinks.’

“We don’t like to think about this fact, but caffeine is actually a psychoactive substance; in short, a psycho-stimulant,” says Dr. Anthony Scalzo, director of toxicology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and a SLUCare emergency physician. “I suppose that is not, by definition, a bad thing. It simply means that it is active on our psyche or brain. It is, however, indisputably, a drug.”

Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system—a fact well-known by many an adult who downed one too many cafe lattes and felt ‘wired’ afterward. However, caffeine technically is not addictive.

“Ask the heavy coffee-drinker if they ‘need’ their caffeine, and you will soon discover that there is a dependence; not specifically a well-recognized withdrawal pattern, but one that is reproducible and describable,” Scalzo says. Irritability, fatigue and headache are common among heavy caffeineusers who miss a ‘dose.’

“The United States has not established guidelines for caffeine intake in children; but in Canada, it is recommended the preschoolers get no more than 45 milligrams of caffeine each day,” says Dr. Sarah Garwood, a Washington University adolescent medicine specialist. “That’s the amount in a 12-ounce can of soda.”

When asked how much caffeine he considers acceptable for a child, Scalzo says, “There is no typical child, and the way our bodies metabolize drugs and other chemicals is variable. I really am skirting this answer to be scientifically accurate, since the answer may vary among children, adolescents and young adults.” Scalzo adds that children, being smaller than adults, have less capacity to metabolize caffeine. Their sensitivity receptors and neural pathways are not yet mature, adding to children’s increased sensitivity.

Too much caffeine gives children the same kinds of symptoms as adults. “If a child consumes or an adolescent overdoses on too much caffeine; the symptoms and signs—compiled from my experience, literature and expert opinion—include, but are not limited to: agitation, jitteriness, fast heart rate, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, altered exercise performance, elevated body temperature, heart muscle damage, other lethal heart arrhythmias and cardiac arrest, psychotic reactions, seizures, unconsciousness and even death,” Scalzo says.

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And caffeine isn’t the only potentially unhealthy component of soda, sports drinks or energy drinks. “Caffeinated drinks are often full of sugar and void of other nutritional benefits,” Garwood says. Scalzo warns parents to beware of another common ingredient: “Guarana, which is plant-derived and often referred to as ‘natural’ caffeine. It is unequivocally a stimulant,” he says.

Garwood advises parents to offer water, milk or small amounts of 100 percent fruit juice instead of caffeinated beverages.

“Caffeine can be relatively safe in the right dose and in moderation in an adult, but is absolutely not recommended in children,” Scalzo concludes.

“We went over a list of known dangers—you make the decision.”

“...CAFFEINE IS...A PSYCHO-STIMULANT...

I SUPPOSE THAT IS NOT, BY DEFINITION, A BAD THING. IT SIMPLY MEANS THAT IT IS ACTIVE ON OUR PSYCHE OR BRAIN. IT IS, HOWEVER, INDISPUTABLY, A DRUG.” DR. ANTHONY SCALZO, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

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ENTEROVIRUS

Ease Their Recovery

BY CONNIE MITCHELL

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ECENT MEDIA REPORTS OF CHILDREN being hospitalized with serious respiratory problems due to enterovirus D68 are alarming. However, one local expert notes that thousands of children are infected by this and other similar viral strains every year. “The enterovirus we’re talking about shows up in the majority of kids as a cold; and we don’t typically test to see what virus is causing a kid’s cold because the vast majority of the time, it’s going to get better on its own,” says Dr. Ken Haller, a SLUCare pediatrician on staff at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.

“Even if we did know it was this type of enterovirus, it wouldn’t change anything about our treatment,” Haller adds, noting that in a primarycare practice, it’s impossible to say just how many children with fever, stuffy nose and cough actually are infected with enterovirus D68. Those who develop breathing difficulties, a fever that can’t be controlled with over-the-counter medicines or dehydration may be admitted to the hospital for

more intensive support of those symptoms.

“Commercial testing cannot differentiate enteroviruses from another closely related virus, rhinovirus,” notes Dr. Bradley Ornstein, a Mercy Kids infectious disease physician and rheumatologist. “Furthermore, the test cannot differentiate between types of enterovirus, of which there are more than 100. Specific testing for EV-D68 is only available through the CDC, some state labs and some research laboratories, so confirmation requires sending samples to one of these labs.”

Although at least one lab in St. Louis can confirm the diagnosis of enterovirus D68, Ornstein agrees with Haller that testing is not really necessary to do, unless one is collecting epidemiologic data.

Regardless of what virus is causing a child’s symptoms, physicians recommend that parents help make children comfortable while the immune system does its job. Ensuring a child gets enough rest and fluids and that fever is controlled with acetaminophen or ibuprofen will help him or her recover. Antibiotics, which knock out bacterial

infections, are not helpful in hastening the end of a viral illness.

Children who have asthma may be more prone to developing severe symptoms, such as breathing difficulties and wheezing, that require medical intervention via asthma medication or oxygen.

Rapid, shallow breathing is a sign of difficulty that should be assessed by medical professionals.

Haller recommends using a cool mist humidifier in bedrooms during the dry winter months.

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BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

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MPLE LIVING SPACE, FUN OUTDOOR areas, bountiful storage… The perfect family home has many qualifiers and can be hard to find. Payne Family Homes has spent years perfecting the design of the family home; and its final layout and design concepts—a group of home plans called the Louis Collection—will be built and customized in the Vintage Grove neighborhood in Wildwood and The Forest at Pevely Farms in Eureka.

“The Louis Collection is five home plans that were designed over the course of the last twoand-a-half years,” says Cyndie Roche, VP of sales and marketing. “From the team right here at Payne Family Homes, there was a tremendous amount of research done to design the plans around the lifestyle of the families that will be living in them.” Instead of just adding aesthetically pleasing upgrades, she explains, homes in the Louis Collection are focused on the floor plan.

“A well-designed home can really help accentuate good features.”

And good features are plentiful. These homes have a minimum 2-foot brick return on the exterior walls, says company president Ken Kruse.

In addition, the inside is filled with fixtures and appliances by Kohler and Whirlpool. Granite kitchen countertops and cultured marble vanity tops offer a clean and classic look, and an included two-hour appointment with an interior designer can help transform the other areas of the home into the ideal living spaces.

The homes were designed to be the most efficient use of space, materials and future utilities, explains Roche. For example, the space is designed for optimum use of the HVAC system, which will cut costs down the line. And the future can be worry-free, as these homes come standard with Payne Family Homes’ one-year warranty, as well as a 10-year shower and tub surround warranty, a 10-year structural warranty, a 15-year basement waterproofing warranty, and more. Homes start in the $490,000-range.

ON THE COVER: Payne Family Home’s Louis Collection features five home plans designed for family living. For more information, call 996-0300 or visit paynefamilyhomes.com.

“We’re in the top three in terms of volume home builders in St. Louis,” says Kruse, noting that the company builds homes ranging from the mid-$100,000- to $800,000-range. “Quality is very important to us, but just as important to us is customer experience. We provide a superior customer experience for each of our home-buyers by appropriately setting expectations, communicating proactively with the buyer and offering the buyer choice.”

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N A LOVELY, GATED CLAYTON NEIGHBORhood is a home fit for royalty. The numbers are astonishing: 10,800 square feet on a 1.5-acre property, 10- and 11-foot ceilings, and nine fireplaces. The details are just as striking, with an elevator, front and rear terrace, and special millwork. The updated and expanded kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, a butler’s pantry, center island, office/mudroom, granite countertops and a hearth room. The ‘king’ and ‘queen’ will appreciate the master suite, with hisand-hers dressing rooms, a study and an updated luxury bath, while the heirs to the throne can enjoy the extra bedrooms, playroom, large family room and sitting room on the second and third floors. Throw the soiree of the year, thanks to the expansive dining room, solarium, lower-level wine room, elevator and 3-car detached garage. House guests or the help in the 1-car carriage house garage and apartment. And even the queen will want to take a dip now and then in the 55-footby-17-foot Pebble Tec pool.

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BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

Kristi Monschein-DeSantis

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Clients and their well-being are always front and center in Kristi Monschein-DeSantis’ mind.

Hoping it would blend well with her other full-time role as a mom, Monschein-DeSantis entered the real estate business more than 35 years ago. The Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Real Estate agent’s career has blossomed into a hugely successful business, which now also includes her son and partner, JT Monschein, who joined in 1998.

The mother-son duo succeeds, thanks, in part, to the combination of their individual strengths, Monschein-DeSantis says. While she has decades of experience in business and working with clients, JT brings a strong grasp of technology and marketing to the table. The pair employs a support staff, but makes sure that clients receive

the personal attention and care they deserve.

“Where we’re different from other real estate teams in the area is that we’re involved. We’re the ones you’re going to be working with,” she says. “We don’t want anybody to feel they’re not important, because we feel they are.”

While the team works across the area, they list Chesterfield, Wildwood and West St. Louis County—specifically, the Rockwood School District—as the areas with their highest volume.

Despite her success, Monschein-DeSantis stays humble, appreciating each of her clients and the business they bring. She’s even known to host clients who have recently relocated to St. Louis in her home for the holidays.

“Some of my most wonderful friendships have

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BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

‌What is your outlook for the 2015 housing market?

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I am cautiously optimistic about the 2015 housing market. The seasonality of our business projects that the first quarter will be slow, followed by the secondquarter ramp-up. Median price levels are flat to slightly rising.

Inventory levels remain at historic lows. I encourage my clients and anyone buying or selling a home to consult me and begin their 2015 housing goals today.

It appears that interest rates will be close to stable, and the challenge will be having enough inventory for sale in many of those markets. The buyers are out looking, and are looking for more choices. We should be poised for another good year of real estate sales in the central corridor.

872-6702, 753-1899, breihanmalecek.com My partner, Carolyn Malecek, and I are extremely positive about the 2015 housing market. With interest rates still low, and the economy continuing to be on the rise, we are optimistic it will be a strong market. We also are excited about some great new cutting-edge marketing techniques that we will utilize to expose our listings more effectively and assist buyers in their home search.

A new forecast predicts that Southwest Florida’s single-family home prices will continue to inflate for the next three years. The Naples-Marco area’s predicted total appreciation is 31 percent, the top in the state. The market is no longer underpriced. Florida leads the nation in all-cash sales, more than 50 percent in the third quarter.

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The 2015 outlook is similar to that of 2014.

Home values should continue to increase, but at a gradual rate. Mortgage rates will most likely also increase slightly, but should remain at very attractive levels for both the first-time home buyer as well as those looking to step up. I’m optimistic for both buyers and sellers.

The Gellman Team continues to have a record year in 2014, and is looking forward to an even better 2015! Interest rates will remain historically low, inventory still will be light, sellers will be motivated and buyers will be in search of the right home—still not settling. Pricing should remain consistent.

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A combination of low interest rates, continued buyer demand and an improving economy should result in strong sales activity in 2015.

A higher inventory of homes sparked by increased consumer confidence will lead to a good mix of first-time buyers, along with both trade-up and trade-down consumers.

I’m also excited about 2015, because my son, Joe, has joined me in my business!

Inventory in Palm Beach is at an all-time low, driving prices to near all-time highs.

My prediction is for fewer sales at higher prices. These higher prices will, in turn, cause inventory to build up, giving a better selection of properties to choose from in 2016.

725-0009, 313-3293, dielmannsothebysrealty.com Locally, we’re thriving from the incredible momentum of the last two years. In 2015, sellers whose homes are priced right and marketed professionally will do well at all price points. Buyers will continue to compete for nice homes. When you find the right fit, react swiftly with a strong offer.

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This is going to sound boring, though it also should be good news—I think 2015 will be a lot like 2013 and 2014’s markets. Good houses will sell quickly with inventory being low.

The main key is to get your house in great condition before putting it on the market.

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More buyers will choose to relocate in the central corridor. Buyers will seek quality over quantity.

It’s not a large home that matters, but a home of substance and savoir faire. Spring will be very strong, with mid-fall being nearly as strong.

Sellers will do well with inventories low, provided they align themselves with knowledgeable realtors offering creative marketing.

313-6530, 636-530-4020, fwolfmeyer@bhhsall.com In 2015, the real estate market will continue its resurgence. Home listings will increase as sellers see the growing demand of potential buyers. Until then, lower-inventory areas should expect high list-price to sale-price percentages bolstered by competition.

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TEST DRIVE

LUXURY SEDANS

The Lap of Luxury

CADILLAC XTS PHOTO COURTESY OF CADILLAC

W

E ALL NEED TO GET from point A to point B, but what if you could make doing so a treat rather than a chore? One sure way to turn your commute or errand into a pleasurable experience is to get there in a comfortable and pleasurable luxury car. For those willing and able to pay for luxurious motoring, numerous car manufacturers offer a plethora of enticing options.

One of the most exciting new luxury sedans is the Maserati Ghibli. Poised to compete in the same category as the BMW 5-series and Mercedes E-class, the Ghibli offers the styling, luxury and performance of a Maserati in a mid-sized sedan that won’t break the bank.

Styled similarly to its larger and more expensive (six-figure) brother, the Quattroporte, the Ghibli offers gorgeous looks that only the Italians can create. Flowing curves, great lines and the prominent trident-filled grill let you and others know that this is no ordinary sedan.

That uniqueness is reaffirmed by the sumptuous interior, which offers up acres of rich leather swathed across the cockpit, as well as the well-bolstered and heated seating surfaces.

A nice, thick, leather-wrapped steering wheel has controls for the display screen between the gauges and audio and cruise controls. Most other functions are controlled by a large touch-screen video monitor at the top of the dash. Redundant hard controls for the dual-automatic climate control facilitate regulating the cabin environment. A back-up camera and front and rear parking sensors help you avoid damage to the Ghibli’s beautiful skin. Rear-seat room is a little tight, with leg room somewhat dependent on the generosity of front-seat occupants, but the trunk is large and can be expanded via the 60/40 folddown rear seats.

This Italian masterpiece is powered by a 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, Ferrari-built V-6 that pumps out 404 horsepower to either the rear wheels or all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission with optional steering wheel mounted paddle-shifters. Acceleration is excellent, but gas mileage is 15 mpg city, 25 highway.

The exhaust note is a throaty roar that’s music to the ears. The Ghibli’s all-wheel-drive system sends power to the rear wheels until there’s slippage; or when having the front wheels engaged could help performance, such as when climbing a hill. The transfer is seamless and can be monitored using a display in the gauge cluster. The steering

BY ROBERT PASTER

2015 Cadillac XTS

has a tight European feel to it, a welcome change from the over-boosted power steering found on most cars today. This steering feel, combined with good brakes and a taught suspension, creates terrific handling and performance and makes the Ghibli a real driver’s car.

According to Brian Tull, sales manager at Maserati St. Louis, “The Ghibli looks great, sounds great, and offers numerous pleasant surprises amongst its many amenities.”

Prices for a base all-wheel-drive Ghibli start at approximately $79,000.

For luxury with an American flavor, Cadillac has led the way in innovation and refinement for more than 100 years. The new XTS, Cadillac’s current big sedan, is no exception. The XTS has attractive big-car styling with a bit of a European flair, especially in the C pillar and rear.

Nice, rich leather envelops the cabin, and the comfortable heated and cooled front seats and heated steering wheel. A large touchscreen in the middle of the dash acts as a monitor for the back-up camera and controls audio, climate, navigation and other features with an easy-touse icon system similar to that of an iPad. Hard controls below the screen for the radio and ventilation make using those amenities simple and easy, and you don’t even have to press buttons. If you prefer, you can perform most functions using voice command. Front and rear sensors help with parking, but also warn you if you’re approaching

a vehicle too rapidly. Dual 8-inch DVD screens are available as an option for rear-seat passenger entertainment. The extra-large sunroof extends over the rear seat passengers, as well as the front.

Rear seats are heated and offer tons of leg room.

The trunk is huge and deep as the Grand Canyon.

An available automatic parking assist will even parallel park for you. Probably my favorite feature was a heads-up display that projects your speed and the current speed limit on the windshield so you don’t have to look down to see how fast you’re going—that could save a lot of tickets.

The front-wheel-drive XTS is powered by a 3.6-liter V-6-engine mated to a 6-speed automatic good for 305 horsepower. A twin turbo V-6 good for 410 horsepower is available in cars with all-wheel-drive. With the non-turbo, pick-up and handling are decent for a big sedan; and the XTS has a nice, smooth highway ride and drives like a traditional Cadillac. Power steering is overboosted, but does tighten up at highway speeds.

A sport mode helps tighten things up a bit. Gas mileage is 18 city, 28 highway.

Bommarito Cadillac’s Internet sales manager, Steve Nudelman, says of the XTS, “It offers a Cadillac ride with a quiet interior and lots of technology. I especially like the voice command for the radio, phone and navigation system.”

Prices for the XTS start at about $45,000 for the front-wheel-drive, and can jump to more than $73,000 for a loaded, all-wheel-drive version.

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baldwin’s

best bets (What we’re buzzing about this week)

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

READ: THE NOVEL NEIGHBOR 7905 Big Bend Ave. in Webster Groves; 738-9384 - Neighborhood book store that’s independently owned - Available ‘community space’ for parties, tastings, author events and more - Walls are decked with works of local artists

- Upscale animal-friendly, ‘vegan-leather’ outerwear - Items hand-sewn in New York City

TASTE: AVENUE 12 N. Meramec Ave. in Clayton; 727-4141 - The former Pomme space reincarnated into a French bistro - Salads and sandwiches perfect for a power lunch; plus full espresso menu, smoothies and cocktails - Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; brunch on the weekends

TREND: MATE INFUSION - The latest trending beverage, pronounced ma’-tay - Traditional South American caffeinated tea - Available flavored, hot or cold

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Gobble, Gobble!

RIGHT ABOUT NOW, YOU SHOULD BE contemplating a cold turkey sandwich while the booth reviews the call on the field. Here’s a little quiz for halftime entertainment: 1) Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

2) Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong hold the record for the most remote Thanksgiving dinner.

Where did they eat it?

3) What was the name of the Indian tribe that joined in the first Thanksgiving?

4) The busiest travel and shopping day of the year, which occurs over Thanksgiving weekend, is known by what moniker?

5) The first NFL game played on Thanksgiving Day took place in 1934. Who took the field?

6) At more than 100 feet, this comic-book hero is the longest balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

7) Established before Plymouth, what is the name of the infamous ‘Lost Colony?’

8) In 1943, Norman Rockwell created a now-famous illustration of a family Thanksgiving for the Saturday Evening Post. What is the name of the work?

Debbie Baldwin

TANGENTIAL THINKER 9) What is the name for the flap of loose skin under a turkey’s neck?

1 0 ) H o w m a n y c o u n t r i e s c e l e b ra te Thanksgiving?

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- Conceived by local designer Chrissy Fogerty

Answers

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1) Abraham Lincoln 2) The Moon 3) Wampanoag 4) Black Friday 5) Detroit Lions hosted the Chicago Bears 6) Superman 7) Roanoke Colony 8) Freedom from Want 9) Wattle 10) Two: the U.S. and Canada

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REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS

THEATER REVIEW

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

The Theory of Everything

HAWKING TICKETS RATING: 7 out of 10

T

HE FIRST REAL OSCAR contender of the season has emerged: If you recognize Eddie Redmayne, it will most likely be from his endearing performance as Marius in Les Miserables, or his charming turn as the object of Marilyn Monroe’s fleeting attention in My Week with Marilyn. This time, Redmayne takes center stage in a striking portrayal of physicist Stephen Hawking.

The story begins in 1963: Hawking is a young graduate student at Cambridge, where he meets the beautiful and bookish Jane (Felicity Jones). An avalanche of events quickly follow, including Hawking’s brilliant dissertation, a touching romance and his devastating diagnosis of ALS. With only a brief moment of angst—more the fault of the script than the acting—Hawking plunges forward to live a full, if short (his initial prognosis was two years), life with family and physics. The irony that Hawking devotes his mind to the study of time when he is presumed to have so little is not lost.

The film is good, not great; the imagery is a bit heavy-handed and the script is oddly linear...considering. The acting, on the other hand, is exceptional. Redmayne’s portrayal is incredible.

The film is worth seeing for the performance alone.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I READY, SET...

RATING: 6 out of 10

MOTOWN PHOTO COURTESY OF JOAN MARCUS

T

HIS MOVIE IS EXACTLY what you expect. I say that with a kind of psychological surety because this film is sort of a cinematic Rorschach test: You see what you want to see. If your faith is unshakable and your fandom unwavering, this is a brilliant setting-ofthe-stage for the big finale: the less-spectacular but still aweinspiring fireworks before the grand finish. If you’re a little less invested, you might find this third Hunger Games installment to be like watching a lit fuse as it slowly burns toward dynamite without ever getting there.

Our story continues with Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) in hiding, and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) taken prisoner by The Capital. Katniss’ home district has been laid to waste, and together with Gale (Liam Hemsworth) and friends, they plan a revolution (think Marius and Valjean in the Red and Black scene of Les Mis). Katniss spends an inordinate amount of time learning the value of propaganda (What’s that, you say? Political commentary?) while the group plans Peeta’s rescue.

Lawrence, as you would expect, is stellar; the movie is fine. It’s the ‘carnation’ of the four films, the filler flower. Like the poppy field in The Wizard of Oz, it is the unnecessary, but mildly entertaining, distraction before you get to see the Emerald City. The franchise promises a big finish, but you’ll have to pay (again) to see it.

Motown the Musical

BY MARK BRETZ

STORY In 1938, 8-year-old Berry Gordy Jr. witnessed the thrill his parents experienced when American boxer Joe Louis defeated German fighter Max Schmeling in a heavyweight bout; and he became determined to bring happiness to others in a way much like what he saw in his parents’ faces during that epic boxing event.

With a loan of $800 from his family, Gordy founded Motown Records in early 1959 in his home city of Detroit. Invaluably assisted by a fledgling songwriter named Smokey Robinson, Gordy builds a recording empire that spotlights emerging black talents whose popularity transcends marked racial lines in the music business and America itself: The Supremes, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Robinson himself.

However, when the luminaries gather to celebrate Motown’s 25th anniversary in Gordy’s adopted home base of Los Angeles, he balks at the celebration at a time when his empire is crumbling.

HIGHLIGHTS Legendary star-maker Gordy penned this Broadway valentine to his career and to the other talents who shared in his enormous success.

With better than 60 songs taken from the Motown catalogue to spur the story along, Motown the Musical has more than enough musical energy to sustain the almost three-hour presentation with the soundtrack of several appreciative generations.

COMPANY: Touring Company VENUE: Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd.

DATES: Through Nov. 30 TICKETS: $25-$120; 534-1111 or metrotix.com RATING: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5.

More reviews available at laduenews.com

Since it’s written by Gordy himself, one senses that Motown the Musical is a sanitized version of his life, compared to the thinly veiled, fictional Dreamgirls story of the rise to stardom of a Supremes-like black trio of young female singers that included a Gordy-esque manager.

As Gordy, Clifton Oliver delivers a tireless and rock-steady performance that anchors the production. He’s on stage virtually all night, and his earnest delivery makes Motown the Musical more than just a collection of jukebox hits.

Real star power is displayed by Allison Semmes, whose voice bears a remarkable resemblance to Ross’ soaring chords both in singing and speaking. Also delightful is young Leon Outlaw Jr. (who rotates with Reed Shannon), portraying the young Gordy, youthful Stevie Wonder, and acrobatic, animated child prodigy Michael Jackson.

Jesse Nager nails Robinson’s famed high-pitched voice, while Jarran Muse delivers a powerful interpretation of singer, songwriter and black activist Marvin Gaye.

Motown the Musical, with its inspiring story of black entrepreneurial success in a longsegregated society, is more than just another jukebox musical. The fingersnapping tunes, though, make it all the more appealing.

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THE WINE LIFE

Merlot: What I’m Drinking Now

T

HE POWER OF PERSUASION: If anyone orders merlot, I’m leaving. I am not drinking any f****** merlot!

Ever since the movie Sideways, people have jumped on the ‘No Merlot’ bandwagon and decided it wasn’t cool to drink merlot. The main character, Miles, played by Paul Giamatti, helped merlot’s popularity plummet, while his choice of pinot noir became the ‘it’ wine.

Merlot is still recovering sales-wise from a movie that debuted in 2004. Where’s the mer-love?

Red fruits, easy tannins and a soft finish are common characteristics of merlot, but there’s more to merlot than just being smooth.

Merlot originates from the Bordeaux region, where it is the most-planted of the five main grapes: cabernet sauvignon, cabernet Franc, malbec and petit verdot. Because of its softer tannins, merlot also is a good blending grape. It thrives in many climates and is grown in most of the wine-growing regions of the world.

M e r l o t ranges from the big, lush, dark purple blackberries and silky tannins in warmer regions like Napa Valley, to the higher acidity, earthiness and s t r u c t u re o f cooler regions like Chile. The grape itself has large berries, is thinner-skinned, and ripens about two weeks before cabernet sauvignon. It also likes clay soil and can tolerate being stressed.

So how did one of the most-planted grapes in the world get bashed and lose favor? Due to its popularity and ease for novice wine-drinkers with its lush fruits and soft tannins, wine producers began flooding the market with cheap, low-quality merlot. (It’s important to note the same thing happened to pinot noir after its rise in popularity.)

So, let’s sip on a quality, everyday merlot from Peirano Estate, which uses six different merlot grape clones, each adding a different characteristic for the final blend.

Peirano Estate Vineyards 2012 Six Clones Merlot, Lodi, California

MERLOT IS STILL RECOVERING SALES-WISE FROM A MOVIE THAT DEBUTED IN 2004. WHERE’S THE MER-LOVE?

Let’s sniff, swirl and taste...

Color: Purple hues, ruby Aroma: Crushed bing cherries, plums, cocoa and cinnamon Taste: All the fruits jump out of the glass: lush

and velvety, touch of raspberry and lingering vanilla, as well as soft tannins. It’s like a juicy fruit enticing you for another bite (sip)!

Aged: In French oak, 20 percent of it new, so as not to impart too much oak and tannins.

Merlot can be quite the chameleon due to the many places where it is grown and how it is made. Let’s highlight the main regions: France: Merlot is the main grape of Bordeaux due to its blending capability; it is grown on both the Left Bank and Right Bank. The clay soils of the Right Bank is where it shines, especially Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. What is funny in the movie Sideways is that Miles didn’t like merlot because it was his ex-wife’s favorite wine. However, his prized wine is a cheval blanc, a merlot/cabernet franc blend from Bordeaux.

Eastern and Central Europe: Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Hungary are some of the countries that do a good job with merlot—not fruity nor lush like its California counterparts, but earthy and more refined. We see small amounts in St. Louis, mostly from Romania, due to a local distributor who originates from that region.

Italy: Although one does not often think of Italy for merlot, it plays an important role here. Ever heard of a Super Tuscan? Many have merlot in the blend. Merlot balances the acidity of sangiovese and softens the tannins of cabernet sauvignon quite often found in Super Tuscans.

South America: Merlot probably is best known in the Apalta region in Chile. Carménère grape was mistakenly long thought to be merlot; yet ampelography, the fascinating study of vines and leaves, proved otherwise. (I say this wholeheartedly, as I was lucky enough to have a quick study with one of only four ampelographers in the world at Napa’s St. Supéry winery a few years ago). As a style, Chilean wines resemble the refined, Old World wines of Europe, in contrast to the bold and flashy New World styles.

United States: Merlot thrives in our warm climate of California and Washington State.

Merlot is grown in all the well-known appellations such as Napa, Sonoma, Carneros and Monterey. It is made in many styles from soft, easy-drinking, everyday wine to bigger oak-aged, cellar-aging wine. Some of the great California merlot producers you may have heard of are: Foley, Lewis, Duckhorn, Pahlmeyer, Pride Mountain, Merryvale, Havens, St. Francis and Silverado, to name a few.

Washington State is known for big, dark, brooding merlots with good acidity.

When it comes to food- and wine-pairing, merlot matches with a wide variety of foods because of its position in the middle of the red wine spectrum. In general, it pairs well with chicken and other light meats, as well as lightly spiced dark meats. Merlot doesn’t pair well with fish or leafy green vegetables, unless they are braised or cooked a certain way. Also, spicy food will most likely overwhelm merlot’s nuanced flavors.

Tasting Tip: Notice the color of red wine: The longer the skins are in contact with the juice, the darker the wine will become. However, it also depends on the climate and the grape varietal.

Remember, as red wine ages, it starts to lose color and forms rims or bands of color in the glass.

Wine Recommendation: When it comes to choosing a merlot, a Right-Bank Bordeaux is a must, but some of my favorites right now are coming from Washington State.

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

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BY MATT SORRELL

Donut fans, take note: Popular food truck Vincent Van Doughnut is in the process of opening a brick-and-mortar location in Clayton at 12 North Meramec Ave. in the former Pomme space. Look for an opening sometime in the next month or so. We’ll keep you posted.

Leonardo’s Kitchen & Wine Bar, the latest from the folks behind LoRusso’s Cucina, is now open. The restaurant is located in a renovated gas station at 2130 Macklind Ave.

Happy Birthday to Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria in Rock Hill, which just celebrated its first year in business.

Congrats!

This time of year, beer contests and competitions are happening everywhere; and St. Louis breweries are being honored for their stellar brews. Urban Chestnut Brewing Company took home four medals at the 18th Annual Great International Beer & Cider Competition earlier this month in Providence, Rhode Island. The honors are as follows: Schnickelfritz (gold medal for German wheat beer), Zwickel (gold medal for Helles lager), Bushelhead (gold medal for common cider) and Aramis (bronze medal for continental pilsner).

This year’s competition featured 710 beers and ciders from all over the world, judged by 120 professional brewers, beer industry professionals and beer journalists. And at Fobab 2014 Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer held in Chicago, 4 Hands Brewing Company won a bronze medal in the Strong Porter/Stout category for its Barrel Aged Bona Fide with cinnamon, and a silver medal in the Barleywine/ Wheatwine category for Volume #2. Perennial Artisan Ales took the gold in the Experimental Beer category with its Barrel-Aged Abraxas.

That uber-popular brew also took the runner-up position for Best In Show honors. The event featured more than 90 breweries and some 300 barrel-aged beers. Cheers to all—well done!

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Hiro Asian Kitchen

‘Continent’al Cuisine

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

TOO MANY PEOPLE SEEM TO THINK ASIAN cuisine stops at sushi. And while we love a good roll, there’s a lot more to Asian food. Luckily, there are places like Hiro Asian Kitchen around, where diners can take a tour of some of the best dishes this ancient continent has to offer, with a decidedly creative spin to them.

It’s a foregone conclusion that a quality place on Washington Avenue will have some pretty swank decor, and Hiro certainly doesn’t disappoint in this area. From the funky hanging light fixtures (think giant sea urchins) to the wood around the booths to the multicolored bowls and masks that adorn the walls, the space is by turns sleek and homey. But the menu makes Hiro more than just a pretty face. It’s full of delicacies from countries like Taiwan, China, Japan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand and more.

We started off sharing the Steamed Dim Sum Platter ($9), a delectable selection of shrimp, pork and Shanghai soup dumplings, accompanied by a subtle dipping sauce that combines soy sauce, ginger and a hint of tangerine. Dim sum is meant to be paired with tea, and we chose some delicate Jasmine Tea ($4) to go along with ours. It proved to be a subtle and elegant accompaniment.

Few things inspire as much passion and fierce debate among foodie types as ramen. Now, we don’t claim to be ramen aficionados by any stretch; but we know what we like and Hiro’s Spicy Laksa Ramen (a version of the famous noodle dish that’s popular in Singapore, among other countries).

Huge shrimp and an abundance of tender egg noodles combined in a spicy and savory shrimp broth—it’s got to be the ultimate cold weather go-to. The perfect accent to this dish? A serving of Gekkeikan Sake ($5). This warm rice brew brings out all of the heat of the broth, and then some. Speaking of heat, Hiro’s House Kimchi ($5) is about as good a version of this Korean favorite as you’ll find around town. It’s based on cabbage, with plenty of spice to spare.

For those looking for something a bit more mild in the spice department, the Terriyaki Salmon ($19), is a solid entree offering. It features a flaky piece of rosy pink seared salmon with the traditional savory/sweet soy sauce glaze, plus some Taiwanese-style bok choy, rice and a variety of veggies poached in garlic oil as accompaniment.

One of the surprises at Hiro Asian Kitchen is the small, but focused and well-executed, cocktail menu. We indulged in a Boulevardier ($9) from this list. This often-overlooked classic is basically a whiskey Negroni, featuring Buffalo Trace bourbon, Campari and sweet vermouth. The bitterness of the Campari really wakes up the palate and makes this a most excellent aperitif.

Hiro Asian Kitchen also has brunch service, and offers some tasty lunch options for those who find themselves in the downtown area at midday.

1405 Washington Ave., 241-4476, hiroasiankitchen.com

HIRO ASIAN KITCHEN SARAH CONARD, VINCENT VAN DOUGHNUT PHOTO BY BRIAN CUMMINGS

It’s been announced that Chef BRIAN HARDESTY has left his post as executive chef at Element. No word yet on what his next project will be. Chef BRIAN COLTRAIN has stepped up to helm the Element kitchen.

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AROUND TOWN

BY BRITTANY NAY

THROUGH 12/14

BOOK LAUNCH CELEBRATION Meet co-authors Charles Claggett Jr. and Richard Weiss at the launch of their book, Max Starkloff and the Fight for Disability Rights, at the Missouri History Museum’s Lee Auditorium.

7 p.m. 588-7090 or starkloff.org.

CHRISTMAS WITH AMY GRANT Join Grammy Awardwinner Amy Grant for an intimate evening of holiday music at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. 7 p.m. $50-$80. 636-949-4433 or luboxoffice.com.

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POETIC NATURE: DISCOVERING THE AUDOBON CENTER AT RIVERLANDS View pieces inspired by local nature in a new exhibition

by Nicole Lemkemeier at COCA’s Millstone Gallery.

Free. cocastl.org.

THROUGH 12/30 THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE Step aboard The Polar Express for a magical trip to the North Pole. Train rides depart from St. Louis Union Station at various times on select dates through Dec. 28. $38-$89. 942-6942 or stlpolarexpressride.com.

11/28-30

ANNIE A new version of the iconic classic, Annie, comes to the Fox Theatre. Various times. $25-$75. fabulousfox.com.

12/4 TRAILER PARK BOYS: THE “DEAR SANTA CLAUS” TOUR Enjoy the comical follies of the Trailer Park Boys in Dear Santa Claus at Peabody Opera House.

8 p.m. $35-$55. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

12/4-5 HOLIDAY MART Shop a variety of local boutiques at Ladue Chapel Nursery School’s 22nd annual Holiday Mart. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Dec. 4; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 5. laduechapelnurseryschool.com.

12/4-20 THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL See the sequel to Stray Dog Theatre’s holiday musical comedy hit. Various times. $20-$25. 865-1995 or straydogtheatre.org.

12/7

ROCK’N’ROLL CRAFT SHOW The 11th annual Rock’n’Roll Craft Show will feature alternative arts, crafts and music at the Luminary Arts Center. Various times. $3-$10. rocknrollcraftshow.com.

12/2 CHAMPAGNE CHRISTMAS SHOW Peruse fine jewelry during the Champagne Christmas Show at the Mary Pillsbury Company in Frontenac.

11 a.m.-7 p.m. 569-1200 or pillsburydiamonds.com.

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WEBSTER HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR The 23rd annual Webster Holiday House Tour will feature homes decked out for the holidays, refreshments, shopping and live music at the Hixson gift boutique. Noon-4 p.m. schools.webster.k12.mo.us.

CHANUKAH CONCERT The St. Louis Circle of Jewish Music will perform its second annual Chanukah Concert at United Hebrew Congregation.

3 p.m. Free. 469-0700.

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WINTER WONDERLAND MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS Experience the 30th anniversary Christmas Tour of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, directed and co-produced by Grammy Award-winner Chip Davis, at the Fox Theatre. 8 p.m. $38-$100.

534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

12/13 THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA CHRISTMAS SHOW Celebrate the season with gospel group, The Blind Boys of Alabama, at The Sheldon Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $50-$55.

533-9900 or thesheldon.org.

BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND Classic rock group Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band will bring its Ride Out Tour to the Scottrade Center. 8 p.m. $65-$85. scottradecenter.com.

12/13-14 SAY CHEESE WINE TRAIL Sample wine and cheese pairings at seven wineries along the Hermann Wine Trail. 10 a.m.5 p.m. Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dec. 14. $30. 800-932-8687 or hermannwinetrail.com.

THROUGH 1/3 GARDEN GLOW Behold more than half a million lights at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s expanded Garden Glow exhibit, featuring Glowmen Glen, Kiss Goodnight and a new Snow Globe.

Select dates through Jan. 3. $6-$18, free for ages 2 and younger. mobot.org.

THROUGH 1/3 WILD LIGHTS Experience more than half a million lights illuminating Saint Louis Zoo, from snowfall flurry walk to Arctic wonderland and fantasy butterfly garden. Select dates through Jan. 3. $6-$7, free for ages 2 and younger. stlzoo.org.

THROUGH 1/4 ANHEUSER-BUSCH BREWERY HOLIDAY LIGHTS Brighter than ever with more than half a million lights, stroll through Anheuser-Busch Brewery, see the Budweiser Clydesdales, hear live music and warm up by the fire pits with s’mores and complimentary seasonal beer. Select dates through Jan. 4. Free. anheuser-busch.com.

CHECK THIS OUT 12/18-23 THE NUTCRACKER Experience the magical adventure of The Nutcracker, performed by Saint Louis Ballet and choreographed by director Gen Horiuchi, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Various times. $22-$55.

516-4949 or touhill.org.

ROCK’N’ROLL CRAFT SHOW PHOTO COURTESY OF BOHEMIAN BABIES; GARDEN GLOW PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER; THE NUTCRACKER PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINT LOUIS BALLET

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Refreshments following in the Family Center

We hope you will join us for our special Christmas Memorial Service, featuring a message of comfort and healing, special Christmas music, and the lighting of the Christmas Remembrance Tree in our foyer.

Many families over the years have come to appreciate the comfort provided by this service as they prepare for the first holiday seasons without someone they love. Following the service, please join us for refreshments.

In memory of your loved one, you are welcome to bring in an ornament for the Christmas Remembrance Tree any time after Thanksgiving. You may also bring it to the Service when you come.

It is not necessary to make a reservation. For more information, please contact us at 636-227-5511.

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Carolyn Toft, Eric Ericson, Shelley Donaho

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“This is one of the best things you can do to protect against all the viruses that cause upper respiratory infections and colds,” he says. “No one wants to talk about mucous, but it’s there for a reason. It’s there to catch germs and contaminants that then get transported to the back of the nose and into the throat, where it gets swallowed and stomach acid destroys it. That’s a really important defense mechanism.” Dry air makes the mucous thicker and surrounding membranes thinner, allowing viruses to ‘get some traction’ and cause infection.

Other preventive strategies include frequent hand-washing, sneezing or coughing into one’s sleeve instead of hand, avoiding close contact with sick people, and disinfecting commonly shared items and surfaces.

Finally, Haller advises all parents to make sure their children receive the flu vaccine. “Influenza in children has a much higher risk of hospitalization than enterovirus, and it’s preventable,” he says.

“Vaccines are safe and effective, and another way to protect our kids—just like using car seats.”

Discover Ballroom. The dancer earning the most votes, each worth $10, will be named the winner.

Business and civic leaders can watch their peers performing various genres of dance, from ballroom to hip-hop and line-dancing, or even “the cha cha to Beyonce,” says Independence Center director of development Kate Tansey.

Along with McCollum, this year’s panel of celebrity judges include Tom Minogue, chairman of Thompson Coburn; Nicole Genovese, brand ambassador of Genovese Jewelers; Ellen Sherberg, publisher of St. Louis Business Journal; and Suzanne Sitherwood, president/ CEO of The Laclede Group.

Tansey says the event is a positive way to overcome the stigma of mental illness.

McCollum agrees. “We are all touched by mental illness,” she notes, “and Independence Center does wonderful things in our community to assist those with mental illness. This is a great way to get people behind a good cause.

It’s a lot of fun, and a lot of laughs.”

d e pa r t m e n t s to re d i s p l ay w i n d ows.

However, as traditions are wont to do, others have sprouted in their place. Smith suggests that driving through parks decorated with lights, such as Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows’ Way of Lights and Tilles Park’s Winter Wonderland, has partially replaced this tradition. Candy Cane Lane, a block of homes in Saint Louis Hills that decorates extensively each year, collects for charity—continuing the tradition started by the carolers almost 100 years ago, spreading cheer, while raising money for those less fortunate. “I have grown daughters who don’t live in St. Louis,” she says. “When they first came to visit, I would make a big deal that we would have to drive through. Now they look forward to it and ask to go!”

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MR. MOM'S HOME SERVICES: Window & Gutter Cleaning, Decks, Fencing, Houses, Concrete Power Washed and Sealed. Painting.

Insured. 314-831-5597 PIANO SERVICES MCGREEVY PIANO Tune your piano before the Holidays. Bill McGreevy, Piano Technicians Guild 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com ALLEN'S HAULING SERVICE 15, 20 and 30 Yard Trash Containers. Hauling Service.

No Job Too Big Or Small.

Any Type of Trash Removal.

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Excellent driver and a college graduate. 314-724-4108 Helping Hand Service, LLL Clean outs, bsmts, attics, garages, etc. Let us help you down size.

Hauled away for small fee. Some items donated to local children's & senior's facilities. 636-649-9812

SERVICES $ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales!

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Getaway Property w/Income 131 acre with beautiful setting on 1/4 mile Meramec River frontage w/1200sf ranch home & lge bldg.

Excellent canoeing & fishing. 100 fertile tillable acres with excellent income. 65 bushel soybeans - 2014 yield. Remaining timber, great hunting. 10 minutes off of I-44, near St. Clair, MO. $4,350/ac Agriland MW. Call 314-707-3500 or 217-440-8769 www.buymidwestland.com

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Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service & Fully Insured Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

23 Years in Business!

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Chimney, Stone, Caulking, Brick Repair, & Waterproofing. Prompt Free Estimates. Fully Insured. A+ BBB 2011 Torch Award Winner (314) 645-1387 mirellituckpointing.com Credit Cards Accepted

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SKI KEYSTONE 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 car heated garage Settlers Creek townhouse available for the 2013/14 season.

Development has clubhouse with heated pool and 2 hot tubs.

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