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DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT SCHOOL LUNCHES WERE LIKE? DURING MY high school years at Cor Jesu Academy, certain days (like toasted ravioli and hot-from-the-oven chocolate-chip-cookie days) attracted more attention than others—a sure bet the line would be longer than usual. Earlier this month, my alma mater served up a special lunch that certainly caught my attention: Tamales and quesadillas were on the menu, prepared by Joel and Maria Flores, the owners of El Palenque restaurant in Ferguson. The Floreses’ establishment sustained damage in the aftermath of unrest in their neighborhood; and as a result, they’ve lost more than 70 percent of their business. For $6 a meal, Cor Jesu students, faculty and staff lined up to enjoy a delicious lunch, but also to do their part to help a local family in need. There are many more small-business owners like the Floreses who are struggling to stay afloat following the turmoil in Ferguson. And as Cor Jesu and a number of other area schools have demonstrated, every little bit helps. The United Way’s initiative is a good place to start: stl.unitedway.org/helpingferguson.
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A gracious reception is presented upon entry, courtesy of the marble-floored, two-story foyer. Inside, the entertainment space begins with the formal living and dining room. Cooking up party favorites will be a breeze in the large kitchen with hardwood flooring, abundant cabinetry, center island and breakfast room. Additional sought-after features include a spacious deck for entertaining and a finished walkout basement with built-ins.
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Architectural details display the character you love, while updates provide the modern features you desire. From the cathedral-beamed ceiling in the great room, to the stained glass windows, hardwood floors and updated kitchen, the unit offers a feeling of home. Enjoy your new surroundings in the covered porch area or relax in the master suite.
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2 Somerset Downs (Ladue).
$1,849,000
2909 Wingate Court (Rock Hill).
$154,900
1 Masonridge Court (Town & Country).
$1,395,000
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13311 Fairfield Circle (Town & Country).
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1517 Washington Avenue #302 (St. Louis). $379,000
457 Cheshire Farm Ct. (Town and Country). $695,000 237 Runnymede Drive (Creve Coeur).
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409 Bates Street (New Haven).
$575,000
139 Ladue Oaks Drive (Creve Coeur).
$574,900
10225 Thornwood Drive (Ladue).
$525,000
2124 South Compton Avenue (St. Louis).
$449,900
335 Papin Avenue (Webster Groves).
$359,900
12121 Hibler Drive (Creve Coeur).
$339,000
4228 Roland Boulevard (Pasadena Hills).
$339,000
1012 Pearview Drive (St. Peters).
$337,500
7448 Amherst Avenue (University City).
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215 North Central #1N (Clayton).
$300,000
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8877 Flamingo Court (Brentwood Forest). $119,000 801 N. Hanley, Unit D (University City).
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2506 Creve Coeur Mill #9 (Maryland Heights). $68,900
Lots & Acreage 45 Trent Drive (Ladue).
$1,095,000
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$1,100,000
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$285,000
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$234,900
4120 Hartford Street (St. Louis).
$219,000
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$204,900
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$187,500
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HE ST. ANDREW’S RESOURCES for Seniors System once again demonstrated that age truly is nothing more than a number as it hosted its 12th annual Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans event at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. The gathering recognized a group of 19 amazing older adults, who are reshaping the face of aging in the region by using their ‘golden years’ to travel, continue careers and embark on new ones, and lend their time and talents to their favorite charities. The 2014 group of honorees are Cynthia Frohlichstein, Joe Shaughnessy, Mendel Rosenberg, Pat Britt, Jane Towater, Ann Bannes, Don Beimdiek, Mattie Davis, Ellsie Freeman, Judith Garfinkel, Paul Greenlaw, Anna Harris, Harry Hope, Larry Lemke, Joan Quicksilver, Darlene Roland, Anita Siegmund, Betty Suggs and Sr. Cordula Wekenborg. Co-chairs for the evening were Alan Brainerd, and Rich and Nan Klassen.
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HE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ST. LOUIS celebrated 100 years of service with a Centennial Gala at Ces and Judy’s at Le Chateau in Frontenac. With a masquerade theme, the event was filled with fun diversions, such as a performance by the Junior League Nightingales, a photo booth, silent and live auctions, a jewelry drawing, a wine pull and a raffle.
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T. LOUIS’ OWN Cedric (Kyles) the Entertainer hosted a charity benefit concert featuring Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Jill Scott at Peabody Opera House. The event celebrated the opening of the Rosetta Boyce Kyles Women’s Pavilion at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center, named after Cedric’s mother. The facility will serve a full spectrum of women’s health-care needs. The pavilion will be one of the first comprehensive women’s health centers of its kind in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Co-chairs for the evening were Thelma and David Steward.
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HE JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE FOUNDATION recently hosted its second annual gala to benefit the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center. The evening at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark began with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner. The event showcased the Center’s many incredible programs, while raising much-needed funds to assist in its mission to provide youth, adults and families with resources to improve their quality of life. The Center’s namesake, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, also served as the evening’s chairperson. More photos on page 65
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H I S Y EA R’S C H A M I NA D E Mothers’ Club Fashion Show featured a Halloween-inspired theme, ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes.’ This event is the Mothers’ Club’s largest fundraiser, which will enable the group to give a special gift back to the school at the end of the year. Attendees gathered for appetizers, drinks and boutique shopping, followed by a Halloweenthemed fashion show. The evening’s emcee was Kathy Ferrara. Co-chairs of the event were Kim Allen, Kim Gorman and Jennifer Glickert.
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HE MARCH OF DIMES’ NURSE OF the Year selection committee secured almost 600 nominations of outstanding nurses throughout the bi-state area. Nurses in 20 different disciplines and 71 health care institutions were nominated for their extraordinary level of patient care, compassion and customer service. The nominees, along with their friends and families, gathered at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel downtown to enjoy cocktails, a fabulous dinner and the awards ceremony.
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Construction of a new sculpture garden is underway at the SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM, thanks to a $5 million gift from BARBARA AND ANDY TAYLOR. A space in the new East Building will be installed with masterworks from the museum’s collection, as well as two water features and more than 450 new trees. Among the works to be featured in the garden are sculptures from PierreAuguste Renoir, Aristide Maillol and Mathias Gasteiger. Barbara Taylor is the president of the museum’s board of commissioners; her husband, Andy, is the executive chairman of Enterprise Holdings.
Kudos to the ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY on receiving two Grammy Award nominations—Best Orchestral Performance and Best Engineered (Classical) Album—for its recording of John Adams’ City Noir. Both works were recorded live at Powell Hall in 2013 with music director DAVID ROBERTSON conducting. These are the first Grammy nominations since 1991 for the Symphony, which is in its 135th season.
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Strategies for conflict resolution, as well as college and career advice, were on the agenda recently during a male youth summit sponsored by the KWAME FOUNDATION. Sixty students from Ferguson, Vashon and Carnahan high schools attended the Tyrone Thompson Institute for Nonviolence Male Youth Summit and were mentored by more than a dozen successful professionals. Speakers at the event included Kwame Building Group CEO and board chair TONY THOMPSON, motivational speaker KORAN BOLDEN and author SYLVESTER CHISOM. Also addressing students were Missouri Highway Patrol Capt. RON JOHNSON, former St. Louis police chief DAN ISOM and new St. Louis County Executive STEVE STENGER.
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Did you (or someone you know) say ‘I do’ in 2014? We’d love to feature it in our upcoming YEAR OF ST. LOUIS WEDDINGS special section! Ladue News is looking for wedding photographs in the following categories: Bride and Groom, Bridal Gown, Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Children, Parents, Cakes and Flowers. For each photo, include the couple’s name, wedding date and photographer. Also, please be sure that everyone in the picture is identified. Email submissions (at least 1MB in size) will be accepted until midnight on Friday, Dec. 19. Send them to LadueNewsWeddings@gmailcom, with LN WEDDINGS in the subject line. We’ll publish as many photos as space allows in our Jan. 2 edition.
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WONDER WHAT CHRISTMAS MORNING will be like at the home of Scott and Julie Wells. They have six kids: an 11-year-old son, two daughters (7 and 8), and three 5-yearold boys (yes, three). Three of the children are white, three are black—it’s not what you would call your typical family. The first time I saw the Wells family was last summer, at my daughter’s first-grade softball practice (our girls were on the same team). There was mom, Julie, keeping everything relatively under control with an attitude that exudes a don’t-sweat-the-little-stuff philosophy. The kids were just being kids, but like most folks, I had to do a double-take before I realized they were all brothers and sisters. And then there was Scott the dad, looking like a lumberjack, with a red beard and 302 pounds of solid muscle. I didn’t recognize him until later as the starting center for the St. Louis Rams. Again, not your typical family on several levels. This will be their third Christmas together as a family, says Scott. “There is tremendous joy at how complete the family is right now, it just didn’t feel complete until we were together.” Scott and Julie were high-school sweethearts in the Nashville suburb of Brentwood. They both went to the University of Tennessee, where Scott played football. He was drafted into the NFL 11 seasons ago by the Green Bay Packers. By the time he was picked up as a free agent by the Rams, the couple already had three children, but they say it was a divine power that led them to seek out more. The Wellses found them at an orphanage in Uganda in Africa. While Scott was in pre-season training camp, Julie went to SCOTT WELLS Africa ahead of him for a month, and tried to work with a dysfunctional legal system to adopt the children. “I prayed, God please open my eyes to the world, show me what I need to see,” she recalls. “Now, I tell people be careful what you pray for, because He’s going to show you. He did for me, and I had to give up all
“THERE IS TREMENDOUS JOY AT HOW COMPLETE THE FAMILY IS RIGHT NOW; IT JUST DIDN’T FEEL COMPLETE UNTIL WE WERE TOGETHER.”
control of everything—because I was fighting to get my kids home.” The couple managed to get the kids home safely. Eli and RJ were just 2 years old, and Caroline was 3. They were met at their new home by siblings Kingston, Lola and Jackson. Interestingly enough, Scott says questions about different skin color never really came up. “Caroline had asked about Lola’s long blond hair. She wants that hair, too, but we have the conversation that this is the way God made you, with black hair,” Scott says, adding he also explained his ‘look’ by telling his daughter: God made Dad with no hair, so this is what you have. “So then, she laughs about it and it makes sense to her.” Scott came from a family that has spent a lot of time explaining things about God. His brother, father and grandfather all were preachers and he says the only thing their jobs have in common with his is that they all work on Sundays. However, his faith is as strong and tough as his work on the offensive line. He says he put that same grit into his quest to bring this family together. “The Bible says we are to be fathers to the fatherless. God welcomes us all in, regardless of where we are from
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and what we’ve been through. He always had open arms and that’s our example.” To say that the subject of race is on the minds of many of us this holiday season would probably be an understatement, especially for people like me who grew up in Ferguson, and for the Wells family for obvious reasons. Just a couple of days after our visit, the fires started burning again. The next day, I was on my way to make a delivery to a food pantry in Ferguson when (coincidentally) I received a text from Julie. It said that they had just loaded up the SUV with food and supplies from Sam’s, and wanted to know if I knew of a food pantry in Ferguson where they could be donated. I turned my truck around, went to their house, and we put it all together for a run to the St. Stephen’s church and food pantry. As I drove past still-smoldering ruins on West Florissant, I wondered how the Wellses were going to explain all of this to their kids. Scott has thought about that, as well. “My hope is that someday, race just won’t be as much of an issue. Maybe someday, who knows?” I have a feeling it’s going to be a joyous Christmas morning at the Wells home!
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OLIDAY CAROLS, BROADWAY SHOW tunes and classical music can be heard these days at The Gatesworth. And it’s not emanating from a radio or television—it’s The Gatesworth Singers. Formed in February, the 20-member musical group is just one example of how The Gatesworth strives to always say yes to its residents’ desires, notes executive director Martha Kessel. Passionate singer and resident Marge Falk first brought the idea to start a choir to the senior living community’s management. “When they told me they had a (choir) director and we could start the group, I nearly jumped higher than anybody ever did,” Falk recalls. The choral coach, lifelong professional musician Robert Denison, quickly put the interested singers to work, with hour-long weekly rehearsals and take-home CDs to practice in their residences. “On
the CD, I speak the words to the song, then I sing the song a cappella, then I sing it again with orchestral accompaniment,” Denison explains. “Finally, I give them the orchestral accompaniment so they can sing with it as they will be doing in the group.” The rigorous rehearsal system is working well, Denison says. “They work really hard and they are so eager—they even asked for longer rehearsals.” The choir also is physically, mentally and emotionally beneficial to the members, he adds. “Research has shown that people who sing in groups like this have fewer falls, fewer trips to the doctor, and, generally speaking, their cognitive situation and emotional well-being are better. And it seems to be working for these folks, too. One woman even told me her asthma is better.” The Gatesworth Singers improved dramatically in a short time, Denison says, and soon, they
Marge Falk and Robert Denison
were ready for their curtain call. The group has staged multiple performances, including a holiday show in the community’s Atrium, with many fellow residents, as well as family and friends, in attendance. The group also recently joined Covenant Chorale for a special performance at Continued on page 64
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n the realm of wedding planning, there is nothing more beautiful or exciting to be a part of than a well-done Christmas wedding. The romance of a wedding, and the awe and majesty of Christmas combine to provide memories that are unequalled. I have been an active part of about a dozen Christmas weddings, and the results delighted mothers and brides (to somewhat be expected), as well as guests who remember them as the best wedding ever. The many elements that you can pick and choose from are endless, and the tone set by your invitation can carry throughout until the last guest has left the reception. The wonderful fragrance of Christmas greenery also adds to that feeling. Add lots of candlelight and nostalgic Christmas music, and the results can be magical. A bride who wanted a European/Bavarian winter feel to her wedding had all the stationery, from the save-the-dates to the thank-yous, embossed with
a deer and a cross between the animal’s antlers—a symbol of St. Hubert, the patron of hunters. This motif often is seen in Austria, Switzerland and Bavarian Germany above the doorways of homes and businesses. We had a client whose home was to be the reception site. When guests arrived at the church, the valet took their cars. After the service, open carriages, called drays, took the guests four blocks to the home. The streets were lined with large candles in glass on stakes on both sides. The horses had wreaths of greenery, tartan ribbons and lots of jingle bells. The dray had lanterns decked with holly and ribbons. The dinner tables had centerpieces in gold wire baskets: fragrant pine, fir, cedar, juniper and hemlock provided the background for red tulips and red-tipped white roses (fire and ice), as well as oranges with cloves in various patterns tied with sheer gold ribbons. The wreaths on the back of each chair served as guest favors. No one ‘forgot’
or neglected to take home those treasures. Christmas white-tie weddings are elegant and refined with the bridesmaids carrying white fur muffs with the arrangements of flowers pinned to each. White fur wraps and jewel-toned dresses create a luxurious ballroom ambience with the guests dancing to classical and popular Christmas music. If you only choose one element, say carolers greeting the guests as they enter the church, your wedding will have the ‘something special’ all brides wish for. So, as we hang up our stockings with hopes of St. Nick, and the romance of a Christmas wedding alongside those sugar plums dancing in our heads, I wish you a Merry Christmas, and to all a good night!
Wedding expert John Sullivan has worked with partner Ken Miesner for 40 years at Ken Miesner’s Flowers, where they have collaborated for some 1,200 weddings! ‘Like’ him on Facebook under ‘Wedding Wisdom,’ where guests are welcome to post pictures, and leave comments and opinions.
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he wedding of Leslie Merenda and Rob Mahon was all about family. After they started dating in college— Leslie went to Saint Louis University and Rob to University of Missouri St. Louis—the couple became engaged last year. “He proposed at my parents’ house because he said that was the first place he held my hand—and that he’s still holding my hand today, and he’ll still be holding my hand in the years to come,” Leslie says. Later, Rob suggested they go to dinner, and drove them to Cunetto, a favorite date spot and where Leslie’s parents got engaged. Both families were waiting there to celebrate. Leslie and Rob wed in a ceremony at Mary Queen of Peace, officiated by the parish priest and two pastors from St. Peter Catholic School, where Leslie is a second-grade teacher. Leslie’s students wore their first-communion dresses and suits as they walked in the processional in pairs. “They came first [in the entrance procession],” Leslie says. “It was kind of a surprise for everyone, because, at first, they thought it was the flower girl and ring bearer, but they just kept coming—there were 20 of them!” Each student carried a coral rose to match the bridesmaids’ dresses, and were very well behaved throughout the ceremony, the couple says. In planning their June wedding, the couple’s priority was to make the event enjoyable for their family and friends. Since most of Leslie’s mom’s family is from Texas, guests staying in the Frontenac Hilton received gift bags at their hotel with St. Louis favorites, including Billy Goat chips, Dad’s Cookies and Bissinger’s chocolates. The couple took the fleur de lis—a symbol of both St. Louis and Florence, Italy (Leslie’s dad is Italian)—and added it to the invitations, name tags and menus to tie the theme together. Guests received fleur-de-lis winestoppers as favors, and put their well-wishes in a fleur-de-lis-stamped wine bottle as a guest book. The couple also served Gelato de Riso at the reception, to tie in with the theme. Family played a large part in the wedding. Rob chose his father to serve as the best man, and both sets of parents presented the couple with gifts of something old, new, borrowed and blue. “[Leslie’s] dad gave a speech at the wedding, giving the same advice that someone had given him and his wife at their wedding,” Rob says. “It was a speech that had been passed down through his family, and that was special.” The couple left the following Monday for their honeymoon in Positano, Rome and Florence, Italy, but didn’t spend the time in-between relaxing. “We got married on Saturday, had a brunch at Old Warson for out-of-town guests and an open house at Leslie’s old house on Sunday, and then closed on our new house on Monday morning before we left,” Rob says. “So we packed a lot into the weekend!”
The Date June 28, 2014 The Bride Leslie Owen Merenda The Groom Robert Jerome Hart Mahon The Bride’s Parents Drs. Jim and Gloria Merenda The Groom’s Parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mahon The Ceremony Mary Queen of Peace The Reception Saint Louis Club The Dress Anna Maier Couture, from Berrybridge The Bridesmaids’ Dresses Bill Levkoff, from Bella Bridesmaids The Rings Mary Pillsbury Fine Jewelry Company The Florist Blooming Buckets The Cake Encore Baking Company The Band J-Rob The Tux Stallone’s Formal Wear The Photographer Josephine Havlak The Invitations Barbara Hoover and Susan Rabbitt The Wedding Planner Barbara Hoover The Maid of Honor: Christina Merenda The Bridesmaids Maggie Convy, Emily Figueroa, Kate O’Connor and Kate Ploch The Best Man Robert Mahon The Groomsmen John Wahl, Paul Hart, Brian Gabauer, Alex Quinones The Flower Girl Lauren Adams The Ring Bearer Abraham Adams
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weddings&engagements A Ladue News Special Section
By Blaise Hart-Schmidt
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Elizabeth Anne Gerhart & Michael Gregg Benner
Lauren Eilleen Fisher & Robbie Williams
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n an April 12 ceremony at The Madeleine Church in Portland, Oregon, Beth Gerhart wed Michael Benner. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Sally Gerhart of Silver Springs, Maryland, and works as a realtor for Better Homes and Gardens Realty. Her friend, Haley Aman, served as maid of honor; and Elizabeth Tuffli, Meredith Gerhart, Katie Knappenberger, Hillary Ervin and Jody Greene were bridesmaids. Maddie Gerhart was the flower girl. The groom is the son of Thomas and Grace Benner of West St. Louis County. Michael works as a news reporter for KGW-TV. Friend Patrick Egan was best man; and groomsmen were Jason Tuffli, Phil Gerhart, Brian Gerhart, Nathan Aman, Bill Johnson, Kyler Burgi, Paul Kenney and Chad Maender. Andrew and Evan Tuffli were ring bearers. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon in Curaçao in the Caribbean, and reside in Portland.
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amilla Buckley married Brennen Grone on September 21. Camilla, a former St. Louisan, is the daughter of Melissa Hummel and the late Tom Buckley, and the granddaughter of Mrs. John Shapleigh. She is a veterinary student in Denver, Colorado. Her best friend, Shelley Ballard, served as maid of honor. Camilla was given in marriage by her stepfather, Rick Hummel. Brennen, also formerly of St. Louis, is the son of Bob and Jeanne Grone, and the grandson of Peter and Mary Ellen Peck, and Anna Lee Grone. He is a marketing executive for Enterprise Holdings in Boulder, Colorado. His father, Bob Grone, served as best man. The couple enjoyed a private ceremony and reception with close family and friends at Allie’s Cabin. They ventured to Riviera Maya for their honeymoon, and now reside in Denver.
ust outside of Park City, Utah, in an Aspen tree grove, L a u re n Fi s h e r a n d Ro b b i e Williams wed in an August 10 ceremony. Lauren is the daughter of Bill and Pam Fisher of Chesterfield, and works as an account executive at Parker-White Digital Media. Her sister, Joan Fisher, served as maid of honor. Emily Williams and Julie Hunt were bridesmaids. Robbie is the son of Wayne and Audrey Williams of Indianapolis. He works for Road Runner Sports as an e-commerce marketing and revenue manager. His friend, Mike Chandler, was best man, and Steve Salerno and Joe Burton were groomsmen. Guests at the wedding enjoyed heartfelt toasts, lawn games, mountain views and a gourmet S’mores bar. The newlyweds traveled to the Big Island and Kauai, Hawaii, where they enjoyed a honeymoon of adventure and relaxation. They now reside in San Diego.
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ancy Schnoebelen of Fro n te n a c a n d P a u l Schnoebelen of Ladue are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Maura, to Cameron Ritter, the son of James and Holly Ritter of Fort Madison, Iowa. The bride-to-be attended Villa Duchesne and received a bachelor’s degree in communications from DePauw University in 2008. She is pursuing her master’s in business administration at Washington University, and will graduate in May 2015. Maura works in public relations and social media in the marketing department of Commerce Bank. The future groom graduated from Truman State University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. He later received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and is pursuing a master’s in science, nurse anesthesia at Webster University. He will graduate in 2016. The couple met through a mutual friend during summer 2010. After almost four years together, Cameron proposed last Christmas Eve. They are planning a June 13, 2015, wedding at Our Lady of the Pillar, followed by a reception at Old Warson Country Club. The couple will reside in Frontenac.
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Looks That Go A Long Way BY KATIE YEADON
I’ve compiled my annual look back on my favorites from Fall 2014. The best part? See how easily these looks can carry you into Spring of 2015! 1. Loma Slouchy Sweater The cardigan has been around for decades, but the 2014 way to wear it is slouchy and relaxed, layered over your favorite blouse. It’s a look that says cool, and gives an added texture that is perfect for any time of year. Available at Neiman Marcus 2. Vintage Havana Plaid shirt Yes, we are having a bit of a ’90s grunge moment here, but the plaid shirt is back in a big way—and it no longer feels grungy. It effortlessly can take on a preppy, menswear-inspired feel; or in this case, equestrian chic. And don’t be afraid to mix it with other patterns—just make sure they aren’t competing in scale. Available at Never Enough 3.
4. Chandelier Earring Cobalt blue was one of the biggest colors for fall. But if you aren’t sure about wearing it headto-toe, try adding this hue to your jewelry collection. These fun and sparkly chandelier earrings give a great pop to grey, black and even white, which is why they are great year-round. Available at Vie
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5. Sisters Suede Vest Everyone loves a vest: It’s the perfect go-to when there’s a chill in the air, and you don’t feel like a bulky coat, or you just want to add a layer to your look. This suede vest was my favorite for the season. The suede and shearling give it a luxe feel, and I love the rich chocolate color, which really pairs well with anything. Available at The Woman’s Exchange 6. Yumi Kim Relaxed Pant If you thought you had seen the end of the ‘relaxed’ pant, think again. This pant was huge for fall, and I’m seeing it on the runways for spring 2015, as well. This pant brings modern style to your everyday wear when paired with a T-shirt and flats for day, or a sparkly shell and sky-high heels for a holiday party. Its versatility and comfort factor have kept this trend alive and chic. Available at Ivy Hill
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3. Gucci Leopard-Print Heel When I can’t figure out what to wear for the evening, my fall-back is to always go for all-black, and jazz it up with an animal-print heel and some fun jewelry. This Gucci shoe is an absolute dream that should be a staple in any woman’s closet. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue
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A Holiday Message from IEM Ministries “Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10 The Angel of Bethlehem Declared
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7. Kate Spade Dress Most people see this dress and are surprised that it was part of a fall delivery, but as I mentioned time and again, fall 2014 was all about bold colors. And the good news is that these brights carry over well into the warmer months. This dress is the perfect little number for all of your spring parties. Available at Kate Spade 8. Stella & Dot Chain Necklace I love the look of layered necklaces. There’s something so cool and yet effortless about how they notch up the style on any outfit. And what I love even more is when you can get this look in one piece, not to mention a necklace that can be worn several ways, according to the folks at Stella & Dot: Long and loose for a laid-back look, clasp into a statement when you’re feeling bold, add or remove the sparkle strand, or wear just the sparkle when you’re in the mood to shine. Brilliant! Available at Stella & Dot
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9. Prada Bucket Bag The newest bag shape definitely is the bucket, and I see this continuing for spring and summer in warm-weather fabrications like straw and canvas. While it definitely gives an ‘80s vibe, the retro look is having a big moment; and let’s be honest, the deep shape makes it super-practical. And if you don’t feel like shelling out thousands of dollars for Prada, call your Mom—I bet she has a great one stashed away! Available at Neiman Marcus
10. Tracy Reese Floral Dress Speaking of retro, this 1940s-inspired floral dress is the perfect piece to have in your closet. You’ll reach for it time and time again, whether it be with a blazer for work, pearls for a baby shower, or high heels for a wedding—the print and shape can take you anywhere. Available at Ivy Hill
11. Dolce Vita Open-Toed Booties The bootie is the shoe to own right now, and just when you thought you had a few good pairs, the open-toed bootie makes its debut. This fringed style is so fun when you’re wanting to feel a little Bohemian, or you just want to let your inner cowgirl come out. And don’t let the suede limit you, it’s really become an all-year-round fabric. Available at Cha Boutique
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n the past, mammograms always were very stressful for Jamie Jones of O’Fallon. Now 46, the mother of three girls is classified as having ‘dense’ breast tissue, and as a result, every year, she would get a call afterward that there might be a problem, and she needed to come in for more tests. “I had to go back in and have a sonogram,” Jones says. “Every year, my husband would take me and I would be crying—it’s a stressful situation.” Then, a couple of years ago, Jones’ mother was asked to be part of a study for 3-D mammography. Although she’d already had her annual mammography, she had just retired and had the time, so she decided to take part. “The regular mammogram told her she was doing fine,” Jones says. “With the 3-D mammography, they found cancer. It was very aggressive, and they said if she had waited another year, she would have been fighting for her life.” Fortunately, it was caught early; and with quick treatment, she is now in remission. “God was on our side,” Jones says. After that, Jones decided to get the 3-D mammogram, technically known as tomosynthesis, for herself, as well. “I have gone for my mammogram
every year, and I had always been called back. They have done this twice now, and I have not had to be called back. I tell everybody they’re crazy if they don’t do the 3-D mammograms.” The 3-D mammograms had previously required a co-payment, but because of newly passed legislation, that will no longer be the case as of January 2015, notes Dr. Geoffrey Hamill, medical director of the Breast HealthCare Center at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, where Jones is a patient. The hospital was among the first in the St. Louis region to offer this technology, starting with a study in a diagnostic setting, Hamill says, or for patients who detected a problem with their original exam. “We put it to the test, and at the same time, our radiologists learned the technology,” Hamill says. After the initial study, Missouri Baptist also put 3-D mammography to use for basic screening tests. “Its real power is in the screening world,” he adds. “Compared to women who did not have 3-D mammography, we found our cancer detection rate nearly doubled. The benchmark is about three to four per 1,000 screenings, and our rate went to
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eeking to Control S Infectious Diseases As highlighted in a recent issue of Missouri Medicine, researchers in the Saint Louis University Center for Vaccine Development are working on a variety of vaccines to treat everything from influenza to ebola. The center was established 25 years ago and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Scientists at the center developed the nasal spray flu vaccine, which is recommended for children. “Influenza remains a major problem causing significant illness and death annually. In addition, periodic pandemics present the potential for 10- to 100-fold increased mortality,” explains Dr. Daniel Hoft, director of the division of infectious diseases, allergy and immunology at SLU; and Dr. Robert Belshe, director of SLU’s Center for Vaccine Development. “The Saint Louis University Center for Vaccine Development is highly engaged in multiple efforts to generate universally relevant influenza vaccines.” Through the years, center scientists also have helped develop vaccines for tuberculosis, herpes simplex, hepatitis C, dengue, pneumonia, meningitis and pertussis. They have conducted more than 100 clinical trials that have enrolled about 7,000 community volunteers.
Researchers Receive Funds to Develop Alzheimer’s Prevention Drugs A s t h e p o p u l a t i o n co n t i n u e s to a ge , Washington University School of Medicine researchers are working to identify drugs that may stop or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, and the National Institutes of Health is supporting those efforts with more funding. With $5.5 million awarded, the researchers are expanding the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU). The latest funding is part of $26 million total from the National Institute on Aging to support the trial during the next five years. Study participants currently are being monitored to determine whether the experimental medication is having desired effects. The next phase will allow researchers to evaluate the drug’s long-term ability to prevent or delay disease.
“This approach, called seamless adaptive trial design, enables us to condense the stages of the trial so it finishes three years earlier than the decade it normally would take,” says principal investigator Dr. Randall Bateman. “Thanks to the support of this grant, the current DIAN-TU trial may lead to approved preventive treatments for
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Most People Respond Well to Genetic Test Results, Local Study Finds Even people at high risk for psychological distress responded positively when presented with genetic test results, according to new research from the Washington University School of Medicine. Published online in the journal Genetics in Medicine, the researchers found that more than 60 percent of subjects in a genetic study, most of whom were at high risk for depression, wanted information about their te s t re s u l t s , which detailed the risks for lung, prostate and colorectal cancers, Type 2 diabetes and Dr. Sarah Hartz, heart attack. Washington School of Medicine O f t h ose , 9 5 percent appreciated receiving the information, whether positive or negative. “There have been big ethical debates about whether people would want to know they were at risk for deadly diseases such as Huntington’s disease,” says study author Dr. Sarah Hartz, assistant professor of psychiatry. “But most of medicine doesn’t work that way. If you get an X-ray for a lingering cough, and the radiologist finds a mass in your lung, no one asks before-hand if you want to know whether you have lung cancer.”
“There have been big ethical debates about whether people would want to know they were at risk for deadly diseases such as Huntington’s disease.” that affects connective tissue and can cause serious heart problems due to leaky valves or tears in the aorta. Currently, patients typically take beta blockers, medication often prescribed to control high blood pressure. Now, however, a Saint Louis University pediatrician says another drug, losartan, may offer an additional treatment option. “While there may be certain patients who respond better to one drug or another, we found no evidence that losartan is superior to atenolol, a beta blocker currently prescribed for Marfan syndrome,” says Dr. Angela Sharkey, who was honored earlier this year as the Marfan
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Foundation’s Hero with a Heart. “Losartan appears to be a reasonable alternative treatment for patients who can’t take beta blockers, which could give physicians another option to treat a rare and debilitating genetic disease.” Sharkey was part of a research team comparing the two medications. The team’s work was published in a recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Both drugs relax blood vessels, but the beta blocker also slows heart rate and lowers blood pressure, while losartan prevents certain natural substances in the body from tightening the blood vessel walls.
Movement is Key to Preventing Back Pain Back pain is one of the most common physical ailments affecting adults, and research earlier this year indicates that acetaminophen does not help. “It may be that acetaminophen helps but doesn’t completely eliminate back pain, or it may work for some people and some injuries, but not others,” says Chris Sebelski, associate professor of physical therapy and athletic training at Saint Louis University. Sebelski points to many Americans’ sedentary lifestyle as a culprit in causing back pain. “Movement is key to a healthy life, but our society is sedentary,” Sebelski says. “A lot of our jobs are repetitive and intense. Instead of sitting at your desk for hours, change positions, stand for 20 minutes, or go for a walk and talk to someone. Movement will keep you healthy and allow you to adjust.” In addition to movement, Sebelski recommends deep, diaphragmatic breathing to help stimulate muscles near the spine, core training to strengthen trunk muscles, and ‘active rest’ if an episode of acute pain does occur. “Even after an injury, while you don’t put yourself at risk by pushing yourself too hard before you’re ready, you also don’t just go to bed. You do what you can do. Even something as simple as walking offers significant benefits.” Continued on page 44
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Continued from page 43 MS Drug May Help Block Chemotherapy Pain Dr. Daniela Salvemini, professor of pharmacological and physiological sciences at Saint Louis University, recently published research in the Journal of Biological Chemistry that identifies the molecular cause of a painful chemotherapy side effect and a drug that may block it. “The chemotherapy drug paclitaxel (also known as Taxol) is widely used to treat many forms of cancer, including breast, ovarian and lung cancers,” Salvemini says. “Though it is highly effective, the medication, like many other chemotherapy drugs, frequently is accompanied by a debilitating side effect called chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy, or CIPN.” This side effect may linger for years and manifests as tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, shooting or burning pain in the limbs, or extreme sensations of cold or hot. Salvemini and colleagues found the series of interactions that occur on a molecular level to cause CIPN and identified a molecule that, if inhibited, can block pain without interfering with the drug’s therapeutic effects. The researchers also found that a drug already on the market for treating multiple sclerosis can modulate the molecule responsible for the cascade of processes that result in CIPN. “We have identified a critical pathway by which CIPN develops and continues that can be targeted with a drug that is already FDA-approved. This does not happen often,” Salvemini says. “We need to capitalize on these findings and explore use of these agents in cancer pain patients to improve quality of life, and potentially maximize anti-cancer efficacy as soon as possible.”
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Searching for Ways to Help ALS Patients Breathe Researchers at Saint Louis University are working with colleagues across the nation to determine whether a surgically implanted device can help people who have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) maintain the muscle strength responsible for breathing. The device stimulates the diaphragm, and researchers hope it can help prevent the muscle loss that results in most patients with ALS losing the ability to breathe without a respirator. ALS is a degenerative motor neuron disease that causes increasing muscle weakness, and respiratory failure is the most common cause of death in people who have ALS. The SLU research team will test the safety and efficacy of the implanted stimulator and compare it to the commonly used noninvasive ventilation systems.
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I recently took the opportunity to fly to New York to view the exhibition of Mrs. Paul Mellon’s collection offered for auction at Sotheby’s. After earlier viewing the four-catalog set, I had to see for myself these wonderful objects that were curated by a naturally gifted woman of taste.
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much. There are people, however, who have passed through this world and really are the definition of arbiter of good taste: Rachel Lambert Mellon,
known as ‘Bunny,’ was one of those people. She not only amassed one of the finest personal collections of decorative arts and jewelry, she gave generously
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of her knowledge when called upon. It was she whom Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy approached to design the Rose Garden for the White House, and also to consult on the redecoration of the First Family’s residence. Mrs. Mellon died this past spring at the full age of 103. Born to a socially prominent family (her grandfather invented Listerine), she wed banking heir, art collector, philanthropist and horsebreeder Paul Mellon in 1948. This was the second marriage for both. During their life together as one of America’s wealthiest couples, they established homes in Antigua, Nantucket and Oyster Harbors, Cape Cod, Paris, New York City, and the 4,000acre Oak Spring Farms estate in Virginia. These
homes were filled with the finest and often rare examples of antique furniture, paintings, china and decorative items. They also had a remarkable art collection that only recently sold for $158.7 million at Sotheby’s. Mrs. Mellon was an avid gardener. Her first professional landscape design job was at the age of 23 for designer Hattie Carnegie. She was paid with a hat and a dress. Clearly serious about her love for nature, she built a large library for the study of horticulture on her property to ensure that students could have a place to go and peruse writings on her favorite subject. Her library on her Continued on page 50
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Everything—from furniture and rugs, to books and linens and every other item that Mrs. Mellon surrounded herself with in her homes—was open for viewing and purchase at the elite auction house. Her jewelry and objects of vertu fill a catalog all to themselves. A rare vivid blue diamond sold for a staggering $32,645,000 ($3.3 or so million per carat), which, according to Sotheby’s, set a new auction record for any blue diamond and for price-per-carat for any diamond. Bunny Mellon simply surrounded herself with the things she loved. She never really purchased for the goal of investment, but rather, to reflect her own sense of style and taste. She fully believed that nothing should speak to you when you enter a room. How true that is!
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out, and is durable and easy to clean. Bird-Feeding Basics Visit your local feed and grain store or Wild Birds Unlimited for a wide variety of bird accessories and seed. The Cornell Lab recommends making your own bird seed blend with 25 pounds of black oil or striped sunflower seed, mixed with 10 pounds each safflower seed and white proso millet. These are superior songbird foods with none of the cheap filler seeds that birds ignore like flax, golden or red millet. Shelled cracked corn, squash or pumpkin seeds and peanuts may be added to tray feeders in small quantities, kept fresh and put out daily to prevent spoilage. These treats are much appreciated by cardinals and grosbeaks. Squirrels can be a problem with all of these foods, so be sure to use squirrel baffles on poles or use squirrel-proof feeders.
class, live flight indoor owl and an outdoor night stroll to seek wild great horned owls and barred owls at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park. Reservations are needed as sessions sell out ($11 for adults). Call the 636-225-4390 for reservations. Shaw Nature Reserve is a great place to go birding. Its comprehensive bird list includes typical locations for many species and may be found under Species Lists on the Conservation tab at the Shaw portal on mobot.org. For a complete Missouri bird list, visit the Audubon Society website, mobirds.org. Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Birders • Plants for year-round bird attention – give a gift certificate to a local garden center for trees or shrubs adored by birds such as service berry, chokeberry, dogwood, cotoneaster, hawthorn, holly, juniper, mahonia, crab apples, bayberry, pyracantha, rose, buckeye, viburnum, white pine and beech. • Buy bird-friendly certified coffee, online or from Whole Foods. This label was created and certified by The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and guarantees that coffee not is only shade-grown, but includes bird friendly habitat. • Buy a well-crafted and designed bird house for species likely to visit your birder’s garden. The Cornell Lab site, nestwatch.org, offers custom specifications by species along with design criteria for home-made boxes. • Eliminator Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder from Wild Birds Unlimited still is my go-to favorite for keeping the bird seed for the birds. It has a lifetime warranty, keeps the seed dry, the squirrels
Bird-Friendly Gardening Make your garden into the safest, most welcoming haven for birds in any season. I included a birdbathing spot on a ledge in my new waterfall, and keep a heated birdbath on the deck for a constant supply of clean water year-round. You also may encourage birds by reducing pesticide usage (after all, birds eat bugs), letting dead trees stand in wooded areas where they do not pose a safety risk, increasing your use of native plants for cover and food, and controlling water quality in downstream runoff by using less fertilizer. Control invasive species that cause problems. One of the most important things you can do for all of our native Missouri birds is to eradicate bush honeysuckle and convince your neighbors to do the same. The berries have no nutritional value for birds and the solid cover only encourages deer, deer mice and disease-carrying ticks. Volunteer to help make our local parks, schools and churches more bird-friendly and honeysuckle-free. Protect birds and prevent bird-glass collisions by putting decals on large plate glass windows to help birds know that they are there. For new construction projects, consider ORNILUX glass, the awardwinning laminated glass that birds see and we don’t. Some 600 million birds are killed each year by running into buildings. At the end of the day, dim the lights. Actually, turn them off during spring and fall migration. Dark skies are important to the safe migration of all species of birds. Draw your drapes or shades at night, switch to motion-sensor lights outdoors for as-needed use, and set landscape lights to turn off at bedtime. Our resident birds and migratory visitors depend on us to provide them with a healthy habitat. We may each make small efforts that can yield a tremendous team result. So put out a new feeder or add a heater to your bird bath, and all of our avian friends will thank you for your kindness.
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VIVID SPLASH OF COLOR whizzed by my window on a recent gray morning. It was a redbellied male woodpecker, winging from the limbs of the ancient red bud over to the seed feeder hanging on the deck. When he landed, his weight was enough to sway the platform and scatter the startled chickadees from other perches. The air burst with action, like the splash of throwing a rock into the pond, as the little birds beat their wings and headed to the sky. When December becomes icy and dark, the garden may go to sleep for the winter, but my kitchen window showcases the flurry of activity around our row of feeders. The hummingbirds have gone south for the season, and the goldfinches have faded to a pale yellow-gray, but the brilliant red cardinals and dashing black and white, red-capped woodpeckers bring delight to my winter vista. Birds are important to our ecosystems and a general indicator of our overall environmental health. In 2015, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology will celebrate 100 years of dedicated bird research and leadership in citizen science. One of the world’s best bird resource centers, it teaches students and trains scientists in all areas of avian studies. Our region is at the meeting point of the Eastern Forest Habitat and the Grasslands Habitat. Prairie and grassland birds have been devastated by the conversion of tall grass prairies to agriculture and grazing. Some species at particular risk include the Henslow’s sparrow, greater prairie chicken and upland sandpiper. The Mississippi River Flyway is one of the major routes for migratory birds, especially waterfowl. Some move up and down portions of the route each year (trumpeter swans, bald eagles, geese, warblers, thrushes) and may be our winter residents. Several sandpipers, including the ruddy turnstone, short-billed dowitcher, western sandpiper and the sanderling, pass through our area on their way to southern shores and Caribbean coasts. Other birds, such as the sandpiper called red knot, make drastic migrations via our flyway from the Arctic Ocean to South America. Some may migrate as much as 20,000 miles to their winter habitat.
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Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty By Blaise Hart-Schmidt
ielmann Sotheby’s International Realty D combines local ownership and expertise with the global connections of a centuries-old brand. It is the Missouri affiliate of Sotheby’s International Realty, an international collection of real estate companies chosen for their history and reputation for providing a high level of client service. More than 100 seasoned agents and Sotheby’s global resources make the office truly unique in the St. Louis market. Dielmann Sotheby’s is honored to carry on the Sotheby’s tradition while providing million-dollar service at all price levels. The company has had an impressive 2014: • Closed sales are up 20 percent. Volume is up 29 percent, and the average sale price is up 8 percent. • Dielmann properties have been featured on prominent national websites, including Architectural Digest, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Anyone can view all of
Dielmann’s listings and MLS listings anytime, using its mobile and iPad apps. • Dielmann’s Pedal for the Cause team, Robb’s Riders, raised $39,000. • Sotheby’s International Realty recently launched its new website, sir.com. It features specialty markets, highlighting the company’s unsurpassed expertise and properties within each lifestyle category, including farm and ranch, waterfront, skiing, golf, historic and vineyards/wineries. • The team has welcomed agents Alex Daake, Hilary Forge, Ronald Guz, Robin Halterman, Krista Harvell, Amy Kohlbecker, Carol McKown, Glenn Miller, Deborah Puricelli, Ciara Samana, Diane Steinert, Lynne Steinert, Traci Stix, Mary Suntrup, Spencer Talbott, Sabrina Tate and Maureen Wallingsford, as well as staff members Nicole Byrd, Joe Farmer, Anne Marie Palma, Caroline Shepard and Celeste Sprung.
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7156 Princeton Ave
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Agency Profile
Agent
Featured Listing
PROFILE By Blaise Hart-Schmidt
Lizzy Dooley passion for the industry, strong teamwork A and attentiveness to clients’ needs have made Lizzy Dooley one of Laura McCarthy Real Estate’s top agents. After graduating from the University of Iowa with a degree in elementary education, Dooley taught elementary school in St. Louis for three years. But she wanted a job in which she could be out and about. That’s when she had lunch with Kathy Beilein, a family friend and president of Laura McCarthy, who suggested a career in real estate. “She told me that teachers make good agents, because they have the organization skills, and are able to change their teaching style based on the students’ needs—just like how agents change for what their clients need.” Today, almost nine years later, Dooley has partnered
with Michelle Moshiri to become a successful real estate duo. “I recruited Michelle because she had a great deal of experience in property management, investment properties and residential real estate,” Dooley says. “When I met her, she was managing over 200 properties on her own, and still smiling!”
419 Polo Drive
Born and raised in Clayton, Dooley has a large network that she says helps her succeed as an agent. She says she’s able to find properties that aren’t listed, and connect buyers and sellers. Dooley works seven days a week, and is attentive and a good listener to her clients and their needs.
In one of Clayton’s most charming neighborhoods, this home boasts 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, gorgeous hardwood floors, intricate plaster moldings, antique French doors, and so much more. The updated gourmet kitchen has Carrara marble countertops and stainless steel Thermador appliances. Entertaining is easy on the screenedin front porch and the rec room in the finished basement. Other highlights include a 2-pluscar garage, updated bathrooms, professionally finished closets and a great location. $900,000
“I love helping people find houses, and I love real estate,” she says. “We work on high-end homes, but we also have homes in every price range. Whether you’re selling a home in the
million-dollar range or a less expensive one, you’re going to get million-dollar service.”
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baldwin’s
best bets (What we’re buzzing about this week)
BY DEBBIE BALDWIN
SEE: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR FEATURING HUGH SMITH Dec. 23; Peabody Opera House; peabodyoperahouse.com - The popular tenor will be joined on stage by the 60-piece Compton Heights Concert Band, as well as the St. Louis Metro Singers and soprano Gina Galati of Winter Opera - Hear traditional holiday favorites for one performance only; concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
EXPERIENCE: NYE LIVE! ST. LOUIS Ballpark Village downtown; stlballparkvillage.com - Touted as the city’s ‘biggest and best’ New Year’s Eve celebration with a Glitter & Glow Hollywood theme - Party for 21 and older crowd includes access to all BPV bars, restaurants and music - Diamond package VIP upgrades available
SEE: PIXAR IN CONCERT AT POWELL HALL Dec. 27; Powell Hall; slso.org - Symphony performs the music from 14 Pixar films, including Toy Story, Brave, Cars, Monsters, Inc. and more. - Perfect for the young or young at heart - Concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
TREND: WUNDERLIST Phone app; download for free from the App Store and Google Play - It’s not too late to create holiday wish lists; also everyday to-do lists - Share your lists with anyone - Set reminders, and collaborate with friends and family - Named 2013 Mac App of the Year
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Golden Ticket Award season is heating up. The Golden Globe nominations were announced last week. And while sometimes controversial, they are considered to be fairly accurate prognostications for the Oscars. And, as always, the snubs are as provocative as the selections. Best Motion Picture–Drama Boyhood Selma The Imitation Game Foxcatcher The Theory of Everything The Snubs: Gone Girl, Unbroken, Interstellar— lots of stunned actors and fans here. Best Motion Picture–Comedy or Musical Into the Woods Birdman The Grand Budapest Hotel St. Vincent Pride The Snub: Begin Again. Ruffalo and Knightley were both nominated for other performances, but the charming romance was snubbed. Best Actor—Drama Eddie Redmayne- The Theory of Everything Steve Carell- Foxcatcher Benedict Cumberbatch- The Imitation Game David Oyelowo- Selma Jake Gyllenhaal- Nightcrawler The Snub: Bradley Cooper was considered a shoe-in for his performance in Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper. Best Actor–Comedy or Musical Michael Keaton- Birdman Bill Murray- St. Vincent Ralph Fiennes-The Grand Budapest Hotel
Debbie Baldwin
TANGENTIAL THINKER Joaquin Phoenix-Inherent Vice Christoph Waltz- Big Eyes The Snub: Bill Hader’s performance in Skeleton Twins had been predicted to earn him a nom. Best Actress—Drama Julianne Moore- Still Alice Rosamund Pike- Gone Girl Reese Witherspoon-Wild Felicity Jones- The Theory of Everything Jennifer Aniston- Cake Best Actress–Comedy or Musical Julianne Moore- Map to the Stars Amy Adams- Big Eyes Emily Blunt- Into the Woods Helen Mirren- The Hundred-Foot Journey Quvenzhane Wallis- Annie Best Supporting Actor Ethan Hawke- Boyhood Edward Norton- Birdman Robert Duvall- The Judge JK Simmons- Whiplash Mark Ruffalo- Foxcatcher
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REVIEWS THEATER REVIEW
Blithe Spirit BY MARK BRETZ
THE STORY War is raging in Europe, but novelist Charles Condomine enjoys the good life at his English country estate. Wishing to include an element of the occult in his next book, he invites to his home Madame Arcati, a local eccentric who claims she is a medium to the spirit world.
TANGENTIAL THINKER continued from page 58 Best Supporting Actress Jessica Chastain- A Most Violent Year Meryl Streep- Into the Woods Emma Stone- Birdman Keira Knightley- The Imitation Game Patricia Arquette- Boyhood The Snub: Laura Dern was considered not only a contender, but a front-runner for her turn in Wild. Best Director Ava DuVernay- Selma Wes Anderson- The Grand Budapest Hotel David Fincher- Gone Girl Richard Linklater- Boyhood Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu- Birdman The Snub: The huge snub here is Globe favorite Angelina Jolie for her labor of love, Unbroken. The film was snubbed in every category. Best TV Series–Drama Downton Abbey The Affair Game of Thrones House of Cards The Good Wife The Snub: Mad Men was thought to not only be nominated, but garner a win this year. Many also thought the spy drama, The Americans, should be in the mix, as well. Best TV Series–Comedy Orange is the New Black Jane the Virgin Girls Transparent Silicon Valley The Snub: The Globes are trying to earn back some respect by dissing last year’s inexplicable winner, Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
THEATRE PHOTO BY JOHN LAMB
The Golden Globes air January 11 on NBC.
Following dinner with his second wife, Ruth, and their guests, Dr. and Mrs. Bradman, they all gather around Madame Arcati at a table. Soon after, Madame Arcati reveals that a presence may have entered the room. Turns out, it’s none other than Elvira, Charles’ first wife who died seven years ago. Elvira has returned, but only Charles can see her. This sets up a series of complications for Charles, who finds himself in trouble, not only with his somewhat jealous first wife, but also with the perplexed and increasingly annoyed Ruth. Can Madame Arcati help Charles extricate Elvira from her old haunts, or will further séances succeed only in complicating matters even more?
HIGHLIGHTS Noel Coward’s gentle wit and urbane civility permeate many of his comedies of manners, such as this leisurely stroll of a play that premiered in 1941. Sure, it’s a period piece, but if it’s done right, as it is in the current presentation by St. Louis Actors’ Studio, there’s considerable enjoyment to be had by an audience that appreciates Coward’s suave style. Director Bobby Miller and a superior cast conjure up just the right mix of mirth and mystery to make for merry moments.
RATING: A 5 on a scale of 1-to-5. VENUE: Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle Ave. COMPANY: St. Louis Actors’ Studio DATES: Dec. 19-21 TICKETS: $30-$35; 800-982-2787 or ticketmaster. com More reviews available at laduenews.com
While its charm is timeless, in many ways, Blithe Spirit reflects the era in which it is set and was written. It is a three-act effort that consumes almost three hours, with very little action to satisfy the short attention span of so many people in the 21st century. If you’re willing to invest in its casual approach, though, the rewards are considerable. It’s especially entertaining to listen to Nancy Lewis carefully enunciate every syllable as the wily Madame Arcati. Nancy Bell epitomizes the eternal allure of Elvira. She’s suitably contrasted by Lee Anne Mathews as her replacement, Ruth, who already is a bit envious of Charles’ first wife. Michael James Reed, who was effectively blustery as one of the snowbound suspects in last year’s production of The Mousetrap at The Rep, shows that he’s equally adept at playing the upper-class cad in his genteel portrayal of Charles. Blithe Spirit is deliberate and drawn out. It’s also deliciously delivered with impeccable style in St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s carefully crafted rendition, wrapped with a festive bow for the holiday season.
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DINING OUT
spicybits BY MATT SORRELL
Chef ERIC BRENNER recently added his name to the list of local chefs who’ve found success on the small screen. Earlier this month, Brenner took the top prize of $18,000 on the Food Network show, Guy’s Grocery Games, hosted by GUY FIERI. Brenner currently is working to open Lascelles Tap & Grill in Granite City, where he’ll serve as executive chef and GM. Most recently, he was the exec chef and GM of Alumni St. Louis downtown.
Tickets are now on sale for the Centennial Beer Festival, which will be held Feb. 26 through 28 at Moulin Events. Some 200 beers from more than 80 breweries from around the world will be available for tasting. For more info, visit centennialbeerfestival.com. Chef GERARD CRAFT has partnered with the folks at Schlafly to produce a new seasonal brew. The beer is a small-batch edition of Chestnut Mild Ale, which debuted on tap this month at Craft’s flagship restaurant, Niche. Craft and his team roasted and peeled 200 pounds of Missouri chestnuts from the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry, which were then delivered to the brewery. The beer will be available at a few local restaurants for a limited time. Tickets to the second annual Maplewood Sweet Tooth Tour are now on sale. The tour, which runs from noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, features sugary delights from a variety of the community’s purveyors. Get the rundown on the event and where tickets can be purchased at cityofmaplewood.com/sweet-tooth.
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The Crossing
A Cornucopia of Flavors BY SIDNEY LEWIS
JIM FIALA’S RESTAURANTS HAVE LONG BEEN high-water marks on the St. Louis dining scene, combining fine fare and superior service. We were reminded of this during our most recent visit to his Clayton eatery, The Crossing. We love it when restaurants offer tasting menus, as they really allow guests to get a feel for the range of what the kitchen can do—and the smaller portions allow for more appreciation of each dish. The Crossing offers two four-course menus: The Crossing Tasting Menu ($35/person) and the Premium Tasting Menu ($50/person). You also can mix and match between the two for a modest up-charge. From the standard menu, we picked the spinach salad and the tagliatelle bolognese pasta, then shifted to the Premium side for the sea scallops and the chef’s cheese selection. Our Premiumspecific experience consisted of the beet salad, Spanish octopus, yellowfin tuna and coffee panna cota for dessert. All of the dishes were superb and probably warrant their own write-up, but in the interest of space, here are some highlights: Bread service at The Crossing includes not only soft, crusty Italian bread, but also tiny cheese souffles, a decidedly delicious detail that shows just how much thought goes into the overall experience here. The salads are a study in delicious simplicity. The spinach combines shiitake mushrooms with a bit of contrasting red onion and a mild herb vinaigrette; while the beet salad had the namesake vegetables paired with creamy mascarpone, goat cheese and some pine nuts for crunch. The subtle flavor combos
really serve to highlight all of the ingredients. The pasta is an Italian classic: handmade noodles in a savory, meaty red sauce. Simple to be sure, but the combination of tender noodles—just the right size to carry the sauce—and the flavors of the sauce balanced just so creates a taste experience that seems much more complex than it has a right to be. Likewise, the yellowfin tuna: With just four components on the plate—beautiful carminecolored fish, parsnips, mushrooms and a red wine sauce—this dish really transcends the sum of its parts. Bringing together the best of the ocean’s bounty with the earthy notes of the mushrooms and the parsnips creates a real cornucopia of flavors. As with the tasting menus, The Crossing offers two wine flights: The Classic ($20) and the Premium ($30). These also can be mixed and matched for a small charge. The Wilhelm Walch Pinot Noir from the Classic list proved to be a fine complement to the pasta, while the bright, crisp Brokenwood Semillon from the Premium selections really brought out the subtleties in the salads. Service at The Crossing during our visit was exceptional. Our server was a wealth of knowledge and proved invaluable during the decisionmaking process. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, or just want to enjoy a top-notch dining experience, 7823 Forsyth Blvd., fialafood.com
THE CROSSING PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD
Seafood lovers can now get a daytime fix at Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co. The popular Benton Park eatery is now offering lunch service Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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GREEN GOURMET
COULTER & PAYNE FARM DISTILLERY
Magic Mash
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BY DIANE ALT
ORE THAN 15 YEARS AGO, WHILE SERVing in the Air Force, Chris Burnette decided he needed a hobby. Would fishing, woodworking or learning how to play the guitar work? Not for Burnette, who is now president and CEO of Coulter & Payne Farm Distillery. “I was curious about how to make moonshine,” he remembers with a laugh. “So I called my grandma (Dorlis Payne) and talked with her for a long time about how to do it.” Family lore on the Payne side of the family includes many recalling that Burnette’s great-aunt (his grandmother’s sister), in eastern Tennessee, ran the family still, dating back to before Prohibition. “My grandmother gave me the family recipe and explained to me what I needed to do,” he notes. “But I had to go out and learn how to distill on my own because she wasn’t there to show me. I called her when I had questions, but after a couple of years, I taught myself how to actually distill. Ever since that time, I’ve been doing it off and on.” Years later, now married to Elise, a moment occurred when Burnette could take his hobby a step further. “Shawnee Bend Farms (in Union, Missouri) belonged to my wife’s dad,” Burnette explains. “When he passed away, he left the farm to Elise and her brother. The farm wasn’t being used and had fallen into a decrepit state.” The family spent the next three years cleaning up the farm, while trying to find a way for the farm to pay for itself and maybe make some money, as well. “Eventually (in October 2011), I convinced my wife that we should make alcohol,” Burnette laughs. “And we’ve been full force ever since, with her brother onboard.” In fact, the small company has become a family affair with both families heavily involved. After an initial thought to operate the new business under the name of Mad Buffalo Distillery (Thunderbeast vodka and whiskeys, currently available at some local outlets), Burnette explains that the family has since opted for Coulter & Payne Farm Distillery to better reflect the company’s ideology and brand. “Coulter and Payne are both family names,” he says. “While Payne is from my side, Coulter is from my wife’s side of the family. Her great-grandfather owned Coulter Feed Company and Feed Store in Kirkwood from 1904 until the 1940s.” According to Burnette, the two families have ‘meshed’ together to take his little hobby and turn
Chris Burnette and Elise Uphouse-Burnette
it into a sustainable business—in more ways than one. “What makes us unique is that we are focused on the farm distillery, as well as the farming. We are one of about only 15 distilleries in the country that actually grows its own corn and grain. Most everyone else buys its crops from elsewhere. And, we are actually located on a farm.” While not certified organic, Burnette says the farm operates based on organic practices through crop rotation and by not using herbicides or
pesticides, and growing 100 percent non-GMO corn. Currently, the artisan distillery produces handcrafted, small batches of vodka and moonshine—which is an un-aged, clear corn whiskey that, contrary to popular belief, “doesn’t burn your mouth and all the way down,” according to Burnette—under the soon-to-be-distributed product line called Crop Circle (coming in January). Continued on page 62
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DIV ER SIONS Continued from page 61 However, Coulter & Payne’s true specialty is its high-quality bourbon (a type of whiskey), which contains no additives like coloring, sugar or flavors. “Whiskey is really taking off right now; and bourbon, in particular, is really on fire!” Burnette says. “I cannot make enough of it. People are really starting to rediscover it.” He notes that Bourbon is a true American spirit: “To be a bourbon, it has to have been made in the United States. It’s like scotch for Scotland or Irish whiskey and Ireland. It’s protected, and you cannot use the word ‘bourbon’ unless it is made in the U.S. And bourbon contains 51 percent or higher of corn, and then it is aged in new, charred oak barrels.” Yes, that ‘new’ is very important to the process, as Burnette explains that the wood contributes the most during the aging of bourbon. “A barrel can only be used once,” he says. “So, everything we do is based on flavor, and if it meets our criteria, then we bottle it.” For the most part, the distillery’s bourbon is bottled as a blend of several barrels—usually four barrels of bourbon in all. According to Burnette, barrels that are currently aging are developing into flavors that include chocolate, cherry and berry notes, vanilla, and even a barrel that features a honey graham cracker-like taste. “So what we will do with these four batches is that we will blend those barrels together and create a product based
GREEN GOURMET on those notes,” he describes. “When it is bottled, it will be so good and so unique. But then sometimes—and it’s not often—we will end up with a batch that is so good on its own, and I will sell the entire barrel to one individual or restaurant.” In 2015, look for new growth from Coulter & Payne Farm Distillery with its new branding and likely new distributors, as well. “We are starting to
get noticed elsewhere. We have been contacted by distributors in California, Nevada, North Carolina and Texas; and in the last four months, we have doubled our accounts in Missouri, especially in St. Louis. We are really starting to pick up, and it’s nice,” Burnette ends with a laugh. Turning a hobby into a business—it’s nice work if you can get it!
Bourbon, Spice and Everything Nice A cocktail straight from Coulter & Payne Farm Distillery’s test kitchen, it’s sweet and warm, with hints of lemon, cinnamon, and cream—perfect for the holidays! Combine the following in a glass: 1 ounce Thunderbeast Storm (or Crop Circle in 2015) Moonshine 1 ounce Thunderbeast Baby Buffalo Bourbon ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ ounce simple syrup 5 dashes of Angostura bitters Shake for 10 seconds in a cocktail mixer. Add 1 egg white and shake for an additional 15 seconds. Add ice, and shake one last time to finish. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a Champagne glass. Garnish with ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick. Serve and enjoy!
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AROUND TOWN
BY BRITTANY NAY
THROUGH 12/20
THROUGH 1/4
REALITY HotCity Theatre presents the dark comedy, Reality, at the Kranzberg Arts Center. Various times. $10-$25. 289-4063 or hotcitytheatre.org.
STRAIGHT UP, A SHOT OF SINATRA Alan Ox will star in the show, Straight Up, a Shot of Sinatra, featuring Ol’ Blue Eyes’ classics Fly Me to the Moon, The Wee Small Hours and more, at the Sheldon Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $10-$20. 533-9900 or thesheldon.org.
THROUGH 12/23 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.
THROUGH 12/28 RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH Delve into the life and career of The Man in Black through iconic hits, such as Jackson, I Walk the Line and more as The Repertory Theatre presents the story of American music legend Johnny Cash. Various times. $21-$85. 968-4925 or repstl.org.
THROUGH 1/1
WINTER WONDERLAND Journey through a million shimmering holiday light displays at Tilles Park. $10 per vehicle. stlouisco.com/ parksandrecreation.
ANHEUSER-BUSCH HOLIDAY LIGHTS Brighter than ever with more than half a million lights, stroll through AnheuserBusch Brewery, see the Budweiser Clydesdales, hear live music and warm up by the fire pits with S’mores and complimentary seasonal beer. Free. Select dates through Jan. 4. anheuser-busch.com. GARDENLAND EXPRESS G-scale trains will travel along 900 feet of miniature holiday landscape during the annual holiday flower and train show at Missouri Botanical Garden. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $5; free for ages 3 and younger. 577-5100 or mobot.org.
A CHRISTMAS STORY The Broadway musical, A Christmas Story, based on the classic holiday comedy, comes to the Fox Theatre. Various times. $25-$80. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.
THROUGH 4/19
UTOPIA IMAGE COURTESY OF MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM
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.
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Hear a special holiday performance by the Erin Bode Group featuring the Children’s Choir of St. Charles School District at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. $25-$43. 636-949-4433 or luboxoffice.com.
12/23 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Hugh Smith, the St. Louis Metro Singers, Gina Galati and the Compton Heights Concert Band will headline the Holiday Spectacular at the Peabody Opera House. 7:30 p.m. $35-$89. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.
12/26 TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA The TransSiberian Orchestra will play the rock opera, The Christmas Attic, at the Scottrade Center. 3:30 and 8 p.m. $36-$70. scottradecenter.com.
12/27-28 PIXAR IN CONCERT Beloved cartoon characters will come to life as St. Louis Symphony performs the scores of Toy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc. and more at Powell Hall. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27; 2 p.m. Dec. 28. $30-$75. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.
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, a new Snow Globe and more. Select dates through Jan. 3. $6-$18, free for kids ages 2 and younger. mobot.org.
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3D Fiber Explorations
EXPLORING ART THROUGH 12/31 TRANSCENDING THE ORDINARY Oil paintings and drawings by Dimitrina Kutriansky are on display at Componere Gallery of Art in the Delmar Loop. Free. componere.com. THROUGH 1/3 ANOTHER PAINTING Houston-based artist Mark Flood’s textbased and corporate logo paintings are on view at the Contemporary Art Museum. Free. camstl.org. THROUGH 4/4 3D FIBER EXPLORATIONS Missouri Fiber Artists presents 23 works of craft by local artists in Lambert-St. Louis International Airport’s Terminal 1. Free. flystl.com.
12/29 UTOPIA: REVISITING A GERMAN STATE Explore the multimedia exhibition following the journey of German immigrants to Missouri at Missouri History Museum. Free. mohistory.org.
KWANZAA: FESTIVAL OF FIRST FRUITS Storytelling, crafts and authentic African music will highlight a Kwanzaa celebration at Missouri Botanical Garden. Noon-3 p.m. Included with Garden admission. 577-5100 or mobot.org.
CHECK THIS OUT THROUGH 12/28 HOLIDAY MAGIC Enjoy holiday performances, caroling, stories with Mrs. Claus and more at St. Louis Union Station. Select dates through Dec. 28. stlouisunionstation.com.
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25. Jest 26. Finished 27. Arid 28. Iliad city 29. Cyst 31. Without 32. Setting for TV’s Newhart 33. A fisherman may spin one 34. Antares, for one 35. Pots’ partners 37. Architectural projection 38. Cashew, e.g. 39. Dig in again 43. Celebrity snowman 44. Gets rid of 45. Apprehend 46. Lilac, e.g. 47. Handle the food for a party 48. Be bombastic 49. Decorative cases 50. Flemish capital 52. Director Preminger 53. Madam in Munich 54. Folk wisdom 55. Bad look 56. Coaster
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the Missouri History Museum. The concerts have included Broadway show tunes to classical music. “They make suggestions, and I choose the music,” Denison says. “The song they love to sing at every concert—What a Wonderful World—has become their theme song.” The vocalists, some of whom are former professional musicians and others who have never
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seconds, as opposed to one second.” However, for the doctors, it’s easy to spot abnormalities that could go undetected in a traditional mammography. “You can see more clearly through dense breast tissue.” Starting in January, new Missouri legislation requires all patients who have a mammogram to be notified of the density of their breast tissue. Some 10 percent of patients have ‘extremely dense’ tissue, which can put them at higher risk when in combination with other risk factors, Hamill says. Also starting in January, Missouri Baptist will use the 3-D technology for every mammography patient. In addition, the Breast HealthCare Center is undergoing a remodel, which is almost complete. The changes include private areas for patient registration, improved changing rooms with lockers to keep patients’ belongings safe, and serene gowned waiting areas, Hamill says. “It can potentially be stressful if you are coming in for a problem, and the feedback we’ve gotten is that [the center] flows better and it’s an overall nicer experience.” performed in a music group before, have really bonded, Denison says. Falk, who was instrumental in recruiting the members, says she has a deep love for singing despite some hearing loss. “I feel the rhythm, and I can hear the low tones in chords on the CD,” she explains. Her dedication has grown the group gradually, from recruiting beautiful singers overheard in The Gatesworth’s halls to asking around for talented vocalists during dining room conversation. “I expect it to grow further,” she says. “We’re getting better, and we love it.” What a wonderful world, indeed!
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Junior League of St. Louis
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Ted and Theresa Ruzicka, Tom Ray
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation
Brittany McBee, Keith Brooks, Laura Lybrand, Najah Fennoy
Chaminade Mothers’ Club
Colleen Rohn, Pat Kearney, Jody Capdebosq, Elissa Kracchiolo
Kelley Davis, Paula Shanahan, Beth Kendall
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Michael McMillan, Lisa Gates
Kate and Steve Schankman
Grayling Tobias, Martin Mathews
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Maureen Moore, Carrie Burggraf
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Jessica Klaus, Patrick Threlkeld
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Dr. Jack Pennington, Maggie Compernolle, Paul and Kate Compernolle
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FOR SALE Beautiful Bellerive Gardens Don't miss this rare opportunity to save money AND keep your loved ones together. 9 plots avail. Present cemetary price $3,000/ea, selling $1,600/ea. Rob 904-813-8834
FOR THE HOME FREE in Home Estimates CARPET DIRECT BUY LIKE A DEALER Contact Jackie 314-330-5630
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J. Graves Exterior Cleaning llc Roof & Gutter Cleaning, Pressure & Window Washing. Fully Insured & Free Estimates. Justin (314) 962-4220 jgravesexteriorcleaning.com
HANDYMAN SERVICES JON'S AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR Electrical, Carpentry, Floors, Windows, Plumbing, Painting, Tile and Lots More! Quality Guaranteed! Reasonable, Insured, Ref's NO JOB TOO SMALL! 314-205-1555 www.jonshomerepair.com
My teammate is a registered LPN in Missouri w/impressive resume. She is compassionate, kind, & intelligent. Our 3rd teammate has taken care of her aging parents & is a true blessing to have on board. The 3 of us can work up to 24/7. We can administer medication, light house keeping, laundry, prepare all meals, run errands, take to appointments. We have immediate availability & can start as soon as possible.
You can reach me at 314-640-5554/314-280-9302 We look forward to hearing from you.
POWER WASH & STORM DAMAGE, Gutters Cleaned Repaired & Installed. Plumbing, Patio & Storm Doors, Painting, Fixtures, Siding, Carpentry, Rehab Work & More. HOME MAINTENANCE A-Z Call Rich 314-428-0787
KEN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Gutter Cleaning and Hauling. Over 25 Yrs Experience, References & Insured. Call Ken 314-567-6900
KIRKWOOD HANDYMAN, Member BBB Insured. Carpentry, Plumbing, Elect., Gutter Cleaning, Drywall and Painting. Call Greg Filley 314-966-3711 No job is too small!
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Contact Tony 314-413-2888 New Installation, Cleaning & Repair Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning Professional, Reliable & Insured No Mess Left Behind ï Free Est. thegutterguy-stl@hotmail.com
I have worked at in home care for 10+ yrs & have impeccable references. My team includes myself: certified through the state of Missouri w/ CMT, CNA, LIMA, CMA & Insulin Certification certificates.
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STAY YOUNG WITH US STAY IN YOUR HOME We can provide all your needs. Events, Wedding Planning & Catering. Admit it, we all can use some TLC. State Certified. 314-449-6553 Caregivers needed will train.
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LAWN & GARDEN Time for Some
Hard Work Yard Work HOLIDAY LIGHTING FALL CLEANUP Brush Clearing • Bed Preparation Tilling • Mulching Planting • Tree/Shrub Fertilization, Trimming And Removal Lawn Fertilization, Sodding Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing Stone Walls, Patios, And Borders Drainage Solutions The Hard Work Yard Work Co. LLC For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at
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PRECISION REMODELING Since 1990 - Interior & Exterior We Are Here For All Your Home Improvement Needs & Repairs. Free Estimates! Fully Insured. Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630 REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms. Over 30 Years Experience. For a Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049
DSI / Door Solutions Inc. Garage Doors Electric Openers Fast Repairs Free Estimates Custom Wood and Steel Doors BBB Member Angieslist 314-550-4071
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Legal office space available - 2 lawyers and support staff. Contemporary, custom designed space. Prestigious Clayton address. Reasonable sublease. available January 1. (314) 374-7473
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Sells 12pm Today! SELLS WITHOUT RESERVE 114 North Allen, Bonne Terre óóóóóóóóóóóóóó 63 unit multifamily or senior living. Interior construction 70% complete. Auctions: on site or bid live from anywhere at: auctionnetwork.com 800-801-8003 MO Bradford P. White - RE LIC 2011007233; Cody S. Lowderman - AUC LIC 19421 Platte County 5% Buyer's Premium
LINEK PLUMBING COMPANY Quality Since 1916 A Name You Can Trust #24 Kirkham Industrial Ct. St. Louis, MO 63119
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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. 314-621-0481 / 314-581-7274 DRIVER - Recently retired 65yr. old man looking to drive someone around on a regular basis who is incapable of driving any longer. 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
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$ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales! Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage Locker Leftovers! FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves. We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured. Packing Available. 314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com
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!
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VACATION RENTALS ULF COAST HOUSE Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 3BR, 3BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more! Great Rates. Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/148365
SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's. Swords, Daggers, Metals, Badges, Hats, Helmets, Flags & Guns. 314-249-5369
Jupiter, FL Getaway 3br, 2.5ba twnhm on the Island at Abacoa. Walk to Spring Training & golf. Swimming. Beach & ocean nearby. Call Suzzie at 314962-5674 for rental information.
WINDOWS M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimate, Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Over 30 Years Experience & Ref's. Call Paul, 314-805-6102 or Mark, 314-805-7367
REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment. Convenient to Museums, Theaters & Shopping. Wireless Internet Access. Highly Recommended! Call 314-569-2009
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581 Upper Conway Circle Chesterfield • $899,000 Mary Gettinger 314-378-3173
1635 Trotting Trail Road Clarkson Valley • $597,000 Mary Gettinger 314-378-3173
18 Crown Manor Drive Clarkson Valley • $635,000 Mary Gettinger 314-378-3173
17 Bonhomme Grove Court Chesterfield • $1,500,000 Mary Gettinger 314-378-3173
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865 Bellerive Manor Drive Creve Coeur • $369,900 Sabina Dehn 314-941-4000
for the confidence you place in us. 10811 Rondelay Drive Creve Coeur • $439,000 Mary Beth Benes 314-707-7761
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18242 Canyon Forest Court Chesterfield • $1,695,000 Mary Beth Benes 314-707-7761
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we look forward to serving you in 2015!
265 Deer Run Lane Eureka • $2,395,000 Wayne Deen 314-409-0068
840 Amersham Drive Town & Country • $549,000 Jeanne Belle/Maureen Noghreh 314-610-3600/314-239-7790
12324 Ballas Lane Town & Country • $424,900 Jeanne Belle/Maureen Noghreh 314-610-3600/314-239-7790
12511 Questover Creve Coeur • $429,900 Kathleen Woodworth 314-308-0534
1250 Carman Road Manchester • $499,900 Sabina Dehn 314-941-4000
7409 Cornell Avenue University City • $350,000 Sabina Dehn 314-941-4000
13335 Fairfield Square Town & Country • $475,000 Chrissy Krewson 314-422-4189
13321 Pine Creek Drive Town & Country • $675,000 Kathleen Woodworth 314-308-0534
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