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It’s resolutions time. That’s when we earnestly promise ourselves to eat better, exercise better, work better, sleep better, etc. Fortunately ‘better’ is such a relative term. I’m not sure why we persist in going through this ritual; I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who actually turned their New Year’s resolutions into a long-term reality, but such is the human condition. Remember Sisyphus? He was the Greek doomed by the gods to keep pushing a boulder uphill. Now if that doesn’t describe weight loss and exercise, I don’t know what does.

Then again, the mere process of making resolutions is probably good for us. It’s cathartic, like a sad movie. It makes us admit our shortcomings, face them and even verbalize them (those of us who are espcially prone to self-flagellation, anyway). And even though we know deep down that things will not end well in the long run, we cling to that little glimmer of hope. And let’s face it: When we fall off the wagon (of weight loss/exercise, anyway), we’ve only disappointed ourselves.

Today’s entire health section is dedicated to ‘change’ (you know, the thing that happens when you actually succeed in fulfilling your resolutions). I, like most readers probably, enjoy hearing all the valuable advice. It bolsters my resolve and helps me believe anything is possible. At least for a week or two.

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ACCORDING TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, one in every three seniors in St. Louis lives at, near or below the poverty line, often forced to sacrifice their health because they can’t afford rent, food, utilities and medication at the same time. Throughout the metropolitan area, many people who worked hard all their lives now lead a hand-to-mouth existence, just one medical crisis or accident away from being unable to take care of themselves. Struggling with limited income and often lacking family support, they have nowhere to turn for help.

That’s where Mary Ryder Home steps in. The nonprofit residential care center serves the fastest-growing segment of the elderly population: impoverished senior women who can no longer live independently. “Since 1930, we’ve been committed to providing a safe home, compassionate care and meaningful activities for older women in need,” says executive director Timothy Butler.

“Because they have little or no money, their options are few. Many have spent their entire lives in poverty, without access to preventive health care, and they may suffer from chronic conditions or behavioral disorders. We serve more than 80 seniors annually with a secure place to live, protective oversight, nutritious meals, personal and medical care, and programs and services focused on healthy aging and quality of life.”

The Mary Ryder Home staff strives to create an environment in which seniors experience the strong sense of community and social support so crucial to physical and mental well-being, Butler says. “Most people over the age of 65 end up in the hospital for two reasons: missed medications and falls,” he explains. “At Mary Ryder, we take care of residents’ needs 24/7, making sure they’re healthy and safe.” Seniors who are socially isolated, without meaningful relationships and activities, are at increased risk for physical and mental deterioration, and even death, he notes. “We focus on the whole person, keeping residents involved and engaged.” Activities include exercise such as yoga and tai chi, games, movies, art therapy, and a choir.

About 86 percent of the home’s budget comes from rent, state funds and United Way of Greater St. Louis, Butler says. “The rest comes from donors; without community support, we couldn’t continue to care for seniors who need it most.” A Taste of Tuscany, a major fundraiser, takes place March 7 at Edward Jones Atrium. The dinner auction, emceed by Fox 2’s Bonita Cornute, is co-chaired by Mary Ryder Home board president Craig Kaintz and his wife, Rose. “Funds raised will help subsidize the cost of meals, medical care, transportation and activities for the coming year,” Kaintz says. “By participating in the auction, you can make a difference in the lives of the women we serve.”

“Our goal is to make sure seniors stay active physically and mentally, to enrich their lives, and to remind them of their significance in the community,” Butler says. “They are society’s most vulnerable, at-risk members—and they deserve our help.”

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After years of saber-rattling, threatening to secede from St. Louis County and merge with St. Charles County, and whatnot, last month Chesterfield finally sued the state of Missouri over what it claims is an unconstitutional distribution of sales taxes by the county. Chesterfield is home to three shopping malls, plus what has been claimed to be the country’s largest strip mall (Chesterfield Commons), where cash registers ring merrily at stores and restaurants yearround. Sales taxes collected are then rolled over into a county-wide ‘pool’ for redistribution to communities that aren’t blessed with a significant retail presence … as well as to Chesterfield and others that are. Chesterfield’s complaint is that it does not receive an equitable amount back from the pool, to which it believes it is contributing too much in the first place. St. Louis County officials have said that all county residents benefit from being able to shop in Chesterfield and other areas with a large commercial presence … which are? The issue has been a thorn in Chesterfield’s side since the redistribution system was established in the early 1990s.

Meanwhile, Chesterfield has grown like an unmown thistle and has been unable to get legislative relief from what it views as an oppressive structure. The city has hired a lobbyist to work in Jeff City. Bob Nation has been a particularly vocal mayor on the issue and commented that the move to sue was carefully considered.

With news this year of alleged North Korean hackers temporarily closing down a U.S. film, and Anonymous (of the Snidely Whiplash masks) trying to close down most everything else, it’s refreshing that one person or group is opening up his, her or their wallet(s) and hiding money for folks to find. It’s not a lot, mind you— this time it was $60—but it’s in the quest for cash that before Christmas about 75 searchers at Creve Coeur Park enjoyed themselves, mostly. That is, a family of three left the other scavengers emptyhanded and following the Twitter feed @HiddenCashSTL. The winners came

from Kirkwood with their son, 6, and found the cash envelope underneath (eww!) a trashcan. The anonymous benefactor(s) encourage finders to ‘pay it forward’ where they can, but this lucky family planned to spend the money on Christmas presents … although for whom it was not clear.

(We didn’t publish on Christmas Eve, so here’s your holiday news.) I’m sure it was a fake Santa Claus outside the Schnucks at Clayton Road and Lindbergh Boulevard a couple days before Christmas, but the solitary reindeer was real. The SUVs in the parking lot with antlers atop them and a fuzzy red ball where the nose of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer might be situated were not real reindeer. Nor were the Schnucks employees who wore felt antlers on their heads. (My powers of observation from practicing journalism for 30-some years have provided me the wisdom to know the difference.) The reindeer was cute, but tiny. The accompanying Santa wasn’t talking. He was only posing for pictures and letting customers and their kids pet the reindeer, which was about the size of a skinny Saint Bernard. I didn’t have my camera with me, so I called to see whether the attraction would be at Schnucks the next day. No, the woman told me, and they didn’t know where the fat red fellow had headed off to next, either. And I remain convinced that ‘Santa’ was an imposter, because the real guy was working feverishly to complete last-minute toy requests.

Powers of observation help, kids. That dude definitely had on a beard toupée.

Maplewood has become a mecca for java junkies. Off the top of my head, with a little help from Google, there are La Cosecha, The Stone Spiral and Foundation Grounds, plus Strange Donuts and any number of other fine and/or weird dining establishments that probably serve up a pretty good cup o’ joe. Now those have been joined by The Living Room and Arthouse Coffees, which have conjoined to take over much

of the late, lamented Black Cat Theater on Sutton Avenue (at 2808). Arthouse Coffees used to be just one door south.

That business started about five years ago in the back of an art studio as a hobby, and the single-origin roasts were offered at area farmers markets. This is still not just your grandmother’s coffeehouse.

The business has a unique approach and purpose, as described on its website: “Our social mission is to welcome a diverse workforce made up of people with disabilities whose potential has gone unrecognized. We seek employees who face significant challenges to traditional employment, and we do everything in our power to offer a meaningful and long-lasting job experience.” Good

South Grand Boulevard, just north of King & I restaurant. (What? Even less parking on South Grand? Relax. There’s a voluminous lot behind the nearby Commerce Bank building across the street.) It’s designed as a gathering place for humans and canines, with concrete ‘benches’ to facilitate movie nights that once were held in the Commerce lot. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for musical events, maybe smallish symphony performances and a tad bit of Shakespeare, to come. Not officially a city park, the Ritz was developed by the South Grand Community Improvement District as icing on the cake for the project completed over the last few years to widen sidewalks and narrow the street from four

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for them; good for us all. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meanwhile, the theater logo is still painted on the outside north wall of the building, and we hope it stays there for old times’ sake, like weather-worn paint has remained for generations on former hardware or feed store buildings in so many vintage downtowns.

Blink and you just might miss Ritz Park. The tiny, ‘pocket’ park opened last fall in a space that used to be a parking lot on ‘grand’

to two lanes, which has made for a more strollable neighborhood and less artful dodging for pedestrians attempting to cross … well, jaywalkers. Traffic is much more, shall we say, mellow. The park will feature a green wall come spring; plants will thread themselves through the awaiting stainless-steel screen. One of two water features, a stream that starts from about 5 feet high at one edge of the park and flows through a channel back to the source, appears to be idle over the winter. The park was named after a small movie theater that operated at the spot until the mid-1980s.

[ TT TRIVIA ] WHAT WAS THE RITZ THEATER NAMED WHEN IT OPENED ON SOUTH GRAND IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY?

LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | QUEENY PARK WAS ONCE PART OF THE ESTATE OF EDGAR M. QUEENY, PRESIDENT AND BOARD CHAIRMAN OF MONSANTO, WHO PASSED AWAY IN 1968.

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Arlene Lilie, after 20-odd years in her two-story space at 4739 McPherson Ave. in the Central West End, is moving on.

Where to at this point, nobody knows … including the proprietor herself. Despite calling it the prime location for her tony interior-design firm, 10,000 square feet is more than she wants or needs at this stage, and although she loves her neighborhood of art galleries and fine boutiques, she’s downsizing to better focus on client service. Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers from Delaware, Ohio, will be taking over the space and will ‘respectfully’ begin operating in the metro’s auction market this spring; the company bought the revered Selkirk name last year. Lilie—oh, let’s just say she’s 39—has been in business almost 40 years, starting out designing model home interiors for builders. She’s delighted that another company also dedicated to high-touch service will continue in her space. Coyly, she says she won’t be moving very far, and noted that her new location also will include retail—just not as much of it. She looks forward to having more time to travel, but emphasizes she’s not retiring: “No way.”

For those following Joe Edwards as developments continue to unfold in the Loop Trolley enterprise, it might feel as though they’re on a wild rollercoaster trip. But the latest might signal a section of smooth track, with no loop-de-loops in sight. Edwards says bids that came in recently for various aspects of the project are more in line with what planners had expected. The first-time bids came back about 25 percent too high ... around $11 million more than the $43 million anticipated. Planners then went back to the drawing board, so to speak, and repackaged the bids for the trolley, which is projected to run through the Delmar Loop shopping and entertainment district and into St. Louis, with a terminus at the History Museum in Forest Park. U. City officials gave the project’s conditionaluse permit another six-month extension (its fourth), despite grumbling from some council members. Ever the optimists, Edwards and other system proponents say they should be able to authorize the beginning of construction this month. Utility relocation work began over the summer, and project leaders say the trolley should be up and running by the late spring or early summer of 2016. Tru dat.

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12/29 Jordan Zwagerman @JZwags My @SouthwestAir plane didn’t fly under the arch on way into #STL yet again. What gives? Think you’re supposed to use the gateway, guys.

12/29 Erin McGonagle @erinmcgonagle Great dinner at Square One Brewery in Saint Louis this weekend #betterlatethannever #SquareOne #STL 12/29 Robin Fogarty Bowman @rofobowman @ksdknews Congrats to #BreeSmith on her future @TODAYshow appearance!

Woo hoo STL! #millionmeals 12/29 Nicey Bauman @niceybauman I guess flying over the St. Louis arch wasn’t a bad start to the morning. #miamibound #OrangeBowl

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Plax designated her $25,000 gift to The SPOT, a nonprofit she founded that provides free health care, social support, counseling and more to at-risk youth.

FERGUSON COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES BRITTANY PACKNETT AND RASHEEN ALDRIDGE WITH VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN

Twenty-year-old Brittany Packnett rubbed elbows with the VIPs in Washington, D.C. As a representative of the FERGUSON COMMISSION, appointed by Gov. Nixon, Packnett met with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. She is the daughter of Gwen Packnett, director of multicultural relations for the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

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THE SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM has started construction on a new sculpture garden, thanks to a $5 million gift from philanthropists BARBARA AND ANDY TAYLOR. The garden will include pieces from the museum’s collection and more than 450 new trees. In addition to construction costs, the gift will be used to establish an endowment for future maintenance and fund additional outdoor improvements. Barbara is president of the museum’s board of commissioners, and Andy is executive chairman of Enterprise Holdings.

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3 | WINTER OPERA SAINT LOUIS

L’amico Fritz, a timeless love story in three acts by Pietro Mascagni, takes place Jan. 23 and 25 at Skip Viragh Center for the Arts-Chaminade.

2322 Marconi Ave. | 314.865.0038 | winteroperastl.org

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Call us for a personal fashion appointment to see the Spring 2015 Worth Collection.

8001 Clayton Road | 314.863.5753 | worthnewyork.com

5 | ABSOLUTE COLLEGE CONSULTING

Discover the ‘absolute’ best college fit. Independent consultant Cindy Zelinsky leads groups of high schoolers through four sessions to assist with identifying colleges that fit their personal goals, needs and criteria. Winter workshops enrolling now, with more information online.

636.346.5313 | absolutecollegeconsulting.com

6 | PDI INVESTIGATIONS

The newest trend is forensic investigations. These involve the retrieval of sensitive hidden information, usually designed to hide off-shore assets from spouses in a domestic dispute.

211 S. Central Ave., Ste. 101 | 314.863.9225 | pdi-web.com

7 | JET LINX ST. LOUIS

Experience the best in private aviation with the Jet Linx St. Louis executive terminal and local client services team, conveniently located at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

10897 Lambert International Blvd.

314.862.3222 | jetlinxstlouis.com Pictured: President Rich Ropp with client service specialists Noelle Wright and Rachel James

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8 | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Join us for Falling in Love . . . in Five Courses, dinner prepared by celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis.

999 N. Second St. | 300 S. Broadway 314.539.5358 | stlcc.edu/foundation

9 | SAVILE ROW CUSTOM CLOTHIER & SHIRTMAKER

Edward Armah pocket circles are made with fine fabrics and vibrant trimmings, and the innovative design takes the hassle out of pocket square folding.

8101 Maryland Ave. | 314.721.SUIT | savilerowstl.com

10 | MARY RYDER HOME

Mary Ryder Home’s Annual Dinner and Fundraising Auction raises funds to ensure low-income senior women have a safe home and the compassionate care they need and deserve.

4361 Olive St. | 314.531.2981 | maryryderhome.org Pictured: Resident Joan Brunner and nurse aide Aisha Cunningham

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Perpetual Motion, a high-energy hip-hop and modern dance concert, runs this weekend at COCA. 524 Trinity Ave. | 314.725.6555| cocastl.org

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Brunch at the Bistro is the newest offering from Jazz St. Louis, featuring music by Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing on the Jazz at the Bistro stage, along with a delicious buffet. Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3536 Washington Ave. | 314.754.3222, ext. 1 | jazzstl.org

13 | WEINHARDT PARTY RENTALS

The Gold LaCorde is a simple and elegant chair ideal for any wedding reception or event you have planned in 2015.

5901 Elizabeth Ave. 314.882.9000 | weinhardtpartyrentals.com

FUNHOUSE GALLERY

Two-time cancer survivor and artist Theresa Disney unveiled her work at the opening of The Funhouse Gallery, a space specifically designed to showcase her creations.

14 | DISTINCTIONS

Distinctions is prom headquarters for the latest designer fashions. Come see what’s new and exciting for this very special day: bold colors, fabulous silhouettes and lots of intricate beading.

12354 Olive Blvd. | 314.434.5445 | distinctionsprom.com

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MS. SENIOR MISSOURI

A dinner was held at GreenBriar Hills Country Club to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Ms. Senior Missouri Pageant. Attendees gathered to commend this year’s pageant winners and their contributions to the community.

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PICTURED: MARCENE TOCKMAN, HELEN McGLYNN, SUE FLEMING, SHARON HOUSTON, JACQUIE CRAWFORD

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GIRLS IN THE KNOW

To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Girls in the Know hosted a fundraiser featuring Dr. Tim Jordan, who spoke about the importance of raising strong young women in today’s world.

Through extended dialogue, Girls in the Know seeks to inspire girls to make healthy, informed and confident choices as they mature into adulthood.

PICTURED: LORI LANDER,BONNIE MANN, JILL INDOVINO, GINA MARTEN, EMILY RAU, DR. TIM JORDAN

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The Ninth Annual CUREiosity event to benefit Siteman Cancer Center was held at the Four Seasons Hotel. More than 300 guests attended to unite in the fight against cancer as a community.

PICTURED: BARRY HORN, PAT SHANNON AND KEN ROSENTHAL

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SAINT LOUIS ZOO

The Saint Louis Zoo presented four awards, including its 2014 Conservation Award, to outstanding community leaders during the 23rd annual Marlin Perkins Society Celebration.

PICTURED: TOM COLLINS, JOHN SCHAPERKOTTER, CAROL STEWART, BILL GERLACH, JULIE GERLACH AND PATRICIA PARKER.

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[ ON THE TABLE ] by jonathan carli | photos by bill barrett

[ AVENUE ]

avenue | 12 n. meramec ave. | 314.727.4141

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

Intimate Clayton bistro

THE CHEF | Bryan Carr

THE PRICES |

$4 to $12 starters, $18 to $32 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Rainbow Trout Amandine, Chocolate Caramel Mousse Cake, Roasted Scottish Salmon, Cassoulet

THIS IS THE NEW RESTAURANT opened by longtime local chef Bryan Carr, upon closing his former Clayton spots, Pomme and Pomme Café. He moved into arguably the prettiest dining spot in Clayton, the onetime Café Mira on Meramec Avenue, with French doors opening to a long, streetside patio. And to his credit, he has restored the inside to elegance (which had largely disintegrated in its last incarnation as Roxanne’s).

You enter to the bar area, which includes café tables for walk-ins. Step down into the main dining room, which is done in contemporary greys, and beyond that is a warmed-up anteroom with a fireplace.

As for the menu, it’s not as French as Pomme, but still French-influenced with a touch of Italian.

The French Onion Soup, Duck Confit and Trout Amandine are mainstays. But you’ll also find things like Pork Schnitzel and pumpkin ravioli. A starter of Cauliflower Soup ($6) was good, if not remarkable. Not

the usual thick puree, it had a thin, milky consistency with bits of roasted cauliflower.

A Little Gem lettuce salad ($8) had a nice hunk of breaded and sautéed goat cheese and bits of roasted red and yellow beet. The lettuce, baby romaine, came attractively displayed as full leaves fanned out on the plate.

The entrees are where chef Carr, who has a solid following in town, really shone. His Rainbow Trout Amandine ($22), a carryover from Pomme, is stellar.

Wonderfully buttery and crisped at the edges, the full trout was covered in toasted almonds and accompanied by roasted potato cubes, buttered baby carrots and roasted cauliflower. It’s a memorable dish and a full gourmet meal at a price that is more than fair.

The Cassoulet ($26), a traditional French country bean stew, was very well prepared, the beans slightly crunchy on the outside from the long baking process.

They were dotted with shredded pork and duck, as well

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

[ chef chat ]

SCOTTISH SALMON | This generally refers to either wild or farm-raised Atlantic salmon, as

WHAT MADE YOU MOVE ONE BLOCK OVER?

LITTLE GEM LETTUCE | A crisp, sweet, small-leaf lettuce often described as a cross between romaine and butter lettuce.

HOW DID YOU DETERMINE THE INTERIOR DESIGN?

CASSOULET | A classic French bean dish from the Languedoc region that is slow-cooked with various meats to yield a hearty, flavorful bean casserole. opposed to Pacific King salmon. It does not necessarily mean the fish is from Scotland.

» bryan carr

A bigger space became available

[ aftertaste ]

I left it to my wife, Diane.

We tried to capture the same ambience as Pomme.

» As with Pomme, Chef Carr continues to serve top-quality, well-prepared dishes.

—PETER D. OF LADUE

HOW IS THE MENU DIFFERENT FROM THAT AT POMME?

»I have followed this chef to his various restaurants for 30 years, and he’s always great! He also

has a way of making the interior space warm and inviting.

—ELISE M. OF CLAYTON

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as large chunks of sausage. This is a very satisfying dish: heavy comfort food for the cold weather.

Roasted Scottish Salmon ($30), a fish special, had the attractive browning and crispness on top that adds so much to protein dishes. The fish itself was flavorful and cooked medium rare to maximize its inherent characteristics (fat content, taste, texture). Although the fillet was small—maybe 3 ounces—also on the plate was a generous medley of vegetables: carrots roasted to release their natural sugars, crisp-baked potato cubes and steamed broccolini. One minor snafu: the veggies did not come out hot, but lukewarm.

A dessert of Chocolate Caramel Mousse cake ($8) was stellar, the dense cake layered with thick, buttery, fudgy, house-made caramel. A small pool of raspberry coulis served as the base, and house-made vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream accompanied the chocolate treat. Outstanding on all counts.

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It’s basically the same, but with a few new items

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NEW ITEM? Oysters

LEISURE

[QUICK BITES

by suzanne corbett

[ cheers! ]

MISSOURI WINE AND GRAPE BOARD raised its collective glasses and toasted ANNIE GUNN’S Executive Chef LOU ROOK as its 2014 Friend of the Industry. The award recognizes Rook’s personal passion and professional dedication in promoting Missouri wines and related grapevine products.

[ outdoor room ]

CAFÉ MADELEINE, located in Tower Grove’s Piper Palm House, is sporting a new look for 2015: a winterized, luxury tent, complete with chandeliers that will double the café’s capacity while providing a decor that owner RICHARD NIX JR. describes as a winter wonderland for diners.

[ cajun’s ragin’ ]

Craving Cajun? Then forgot NOLA and head to Des Peres and ZYDECO BLUES. That’s where Cajun/Creole plates are created by Chef WADE WALLER (formerly of Eleven Eleven Mississippi). Owner RON GORDON reports fans of the Big Easy will feel right at home.

[ add another half ]

HALF & HALF is expanding beyond breakfast, lunch and brunch.

Diners now can order dinner Tuesdays through Sundays from a menu sporting such comfy indulgences as braised beef, chops, rainbow trout, and fish & chips. Meanwhile, fans of FOUR HANDS BREWERY can order lunch, thanks to collaborative efforts with FIFTH WHEEL CATERING.

[ kitchen closed ]

Mystery has surrounded the unexpected closing of HOME WINE KITCHEN and chef/co-owner CASSY VIRES, who gained acclaim as a Food & Wine Magazine nominee for Best Chef in the Midwest. All is now illuminated, as Vires has taken the helm at Juniper as head chef. Also new at Juniper: a catering space above the main dining room.

visit the new jazz at the bistro!

Concerts Dinner Drinks Valet parking available

full concert listing at jazzstl.org tickets & info: 314.571.6000 the harold & dorothy steward center for jazz 3536 washington ave. | st. louis, mo 63103 Presenting Sponsor of the 2014-15 Jazz at the Bistro Season

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[ ART ] lines by monika wulfers

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Bruno David Projects | Noon–5 p.m. Wednesday & Saturday | Free | brunodavidprojects.com This exhibition explores the concept of line in minimalist sculptures, paintings and computer-generated images. Wulfers uses two and three dimensions to examine the line and our perception of it.

1/8–2/13 the art of our consumption

Foundry Art Centre | Free | foundryartcentre.org

1/9–1/21 detrital treasure by the payne family SOHA Studio & Gallery | Free | sohastudioandgallery.com

1/9–2/11 prints by bunny burston

Bonsack Gallery | John Burroughs School | Free | 314.993.4040

[ MOVIES ] t&s saw it!

THE IMITATION GAME >> This movie proves that life really is stranger than fiction. It is a dramatized account of how the British cracked the secret code used by the Nazis during World War II to communicate their daily battle strategies. Until that point, German U-boat and Panzer attacks devastated Allied forces. The breakthrough came in large part from Cambridge math professor Alan Turing, played by Benedict Cumberbatch. A complete social misfit, Turing persisted in building a machine to decipher the millions of possibilities presented by Enigma, the Nazi coding machine. And he did it in the face of hostile opposition by everyone from his co-workers to the Admiralty. And even after he

‘cracked the code,’ his Asperger’s detachment enabled him to apply the discovery strategically, so the Germans never realized their battle plans were being intercepted. Turing’s efforts were heroic and estimated to have shortened the war by two years and 14 million saved lives. Nonetheless, his own life ended in ignomity because he was outted as a homosexual after the war, a crime in England until 1967. This is a touching movie that illustrates the injustice of social censure through the life of one remarkably different man.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Absolutely, don't miss it! —D.W.

VIEWED AT LANDMARK THEATRES PLAZA FRONTENAC CINEMA

[ ETC. ] 1/7 mind fest: be selfie savvy

The Novel Neighbor | 7–8:30 p.m. | $20 | mindfeststl.com

1/8 cherokee nights

Cherokee Street | 5–11 p.m. | Free | cherokeestreetnews.org

1/10 the st. louis track club’s frostbite series 5k/20k Forest Park | 8:30 a.m. | $15–$20 | stlouistrackclub.com

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making tracks: the untold story of horse racing in st. louis

seen on the screen

Missouri History Museum | 2:30–4:00 p.m | mohistory.org From 1767 to 1905, St. Louisans revered horse racing more than baseball, and there were nearly 20 different racing venues in the area! Author Nancy S. Carver tells the exciting story of the sport’s history in St. Louis.

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‘THE STRING BEANS’ FAMILY CONCERT The Magic House St. Louis Children’s Museum Noon – 12:45 p.m. | $10 magichouse.org

»1/12 PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES: BUILD A BRIDGE

LIFE SCIENCE LAB CLASSROOM AT THE ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER | 10-11 A.M. $5 | SLSC.ORG After learning to build a bridge with recycled materials, preschoolers will test it to see how much weight it can support. Call ahead for reservations.

ALSO IN THEATERS The Gambler | The Interview Into the Woods | Unbroken

NOW ON DVD The Good Lie | The Skeleton Twins The Maze Runner

OPENING FRIDAY Taken 3 | Inherent Vice Selma | Predestination

CLASSIC OF THE WEEK Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) The Hi-Pointe | 10:30 a.m. | Jan. 10

[ THEATER ] cirque du soleil: varekai

Chaifetz Arena | $33–$123 | thecahifetzarena.com In traditional Cirque du Soleil fashion, Varekai creates a new world of whimsical and enchanted creatures through elaborate costumes, theatrics and acrobatics.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis | Browning Mainstage at the Loretto-Hilton Center $17.50–$57.50 | repstl.org

Next Generation Theatre Company | Florissant Civic Center | $15 | florissantmo.thundertix.com

1/13–1/18 the book of mormon Peabody Opera House | $37–$147 | peabodyoperahouse.com

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1/8 homewrecker and modern pain

7:30 p.m. | The Demo | $10 | thedemostl.com

1/11 peter henderson

4 p.m. | Second Presbyterian Church | Free | 314.367.0367

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now–2/1 guess who’s coming to dinner 1/9–1/10 urinetown

[ MUSIC ] 1/14 the family crest

8 p.m. | The Old Rock House | $10 | oldrockhouse.com

memories of elvis featuring steve davis and the mid-south revival

7 p.m. | The Pageant | $20 | thepageant.com ‘Memories of Elvis’ journeys through the King’s music from the time of his early Sun Recordings career all the way through his Las Vegas Showroom appearances.

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stress and fatigue. But now there’s an effective way to get your life on track, and your favorite jeans over your hips. “Iron Tribe Fitness equips you with the tools you need to transform your body, your health and your life,” says owner Steve Baum. “Our full-time team of certified, degreed coaches and nutritionists helps you achieve meaningful change—for keeps. Results are 100 percent guaranteed, or we’ll give your money back.”

Iron Tribe provides individualized exercise and nutrition coaching to small groups of about 15 clients at a time. “Our tribe includes athletes, business professionals, busy moms, and anyone who’s willing to get serious about changing their life,” Baum explains. “Iron Tribe 101, a four-week, 12-session introduction program, teaches everything you need to know about exercise and nutrition so you can achieve your goals safely and sustainably.” No two classes are alike, so clients never get bored, he notes. “And if you don’t have time to cook, you can order delicious microwaveable meals from us, catered fresh daily by Whole Foods.” Iron Tribe takes a Paleo approach to nutrition, emphasizing unprocessed foods. “We adjust nutrient levels to each individual’s needs as we go along.”

Now, here’s where the ‘tribe’ part comes in. “We’re big on fellowship and what we call ‘tribe touches,’” Baum says. “Group members, including coaches, form a strong bond and hold each other accountable. We motivate and encourage each other, call and text between sessions, and even socialize together. Every time you hit a milestone, like doing your first pull-up, you’ll get a card from your coach. Your results matter to us.”

The most common mistake people make when attempting to lose weight is over-exercising and undereating, Baum notes. “I see a lot of men and women with damaged metabolisms from trying to exercise away their bad food choices,” he says. “We teach clients how to heal their metabolism, raise their metabolic rate, and burn fat by exercising less and eating more.” One client, a lifelong starvation dieter, lost three pants sizes by doubling the amount of calories she consumed to about 2,500 a day. “It took me a month to convince her, but I earned her trust—and it worked!”

Baum, now 47, was a chubby youngster who was ridiculed by other kids. “I started working out and eating better when I was 12, and it turned my life around,” he says. That’s why he’s so passionate about helping others get, and stay, healthy. “When you walk into Iron Tribe Fitness, we want you to feel like you’re the most important person in the room,” he says. “And when you walk out, we want you to think, ‘Wow, that was the coolest experience of my day—I can’t wait to go back!’ Give us a try. You’ll double your energy, achieve maximum health—and look and feel amazing.”

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So, it's another new year. You know what that means: resolutions. And while we have the best intentions, somehow we find ourselves making the same promises year after year. Topping the list are weight loss, exercise and losing those bad habits. Even if it didn't take last time, there is renewed hope for this year!

Kicking Those Habits

Jan. 1 has arrived.

You know, the day to give up (check all that apply):

4 nail biting 4 drinking 4 late-night snacking 4 knuckle cracking 4 smoking 4 hair twirling

and any number of other behaviors that annoy you (and your family!)

WHEN DOES IT BECOME A BAD HABIT?

“It’s a subjective issue,” says Dr. Abraham Medaris, a psychiatrist who treats addictions at CenterPointe Hospital. “Things like biting your fingernails and cracking your knuckles fall into bad habits if they bother you or people around you.” But if you've ever had one, you know that habits can take on lives of their own. “In the brain there are physical connections, neurons that branch out and touch each other in circuits,” he explains. “The more you use a circuit, the stronger it becomes.”

OUT, DAMN SPOT!

Banishing a habit may not be easy, Medaris says. “Contemplation—thinking about making a change—is step one. When people keep telling you it grosses them out when you bite your fingernails, you start to see the merits of making a change.” Then, he says, one must plan for distinguishing the habit and take action. If the action plan succeeds, one enters a long phase of maintenance. “This is a particularly challenging phase. Very commonly with smoking or dieting, something stressful will happen and you go back,” Medaris says. “Relapse is easy because that pathway in the brain is still there, and it is a path of least resistance. It's a predictable stage, and it's where most people get stuck. What is freeing is to understand that relapse is predictable and not a place to quit. It is a place to minimize and then get back into action or maintenance.”

TACKLING ADDICTION

Addictions—harmful activities that stimulate the brain to reward and crave them—can touch anyone. “It is no respecter of persons. I have known clergy, physicians, bank CEOs and very successful people who develop dependence,” Medaris says. “Our brain has a system to help us repeat behaviors that are helpful, like eating,” he continues. “When we eat something we enjoy, that lights up part of the brain. It is an important pathway, but sometimes it is hijacked by things that aren’t good for us.”

That's where harmful substances come in. Alcohol and opiates can be particularly addicting, says Percy Menzies, president of the Assisted Recovery Centers of America. “Addictions almost invariably continue to increase because the neurons get desensitized in the part of the brain where the addiction occurs,” he says. “Alcohol or heroin activates regions of the brain called receptors. Those receptors are over-stimulated and become less sensitive. They need an escalating dose just to feel normal.”

YOU NEED HELP!

About 21.6 million people in the U.S. are abusing or dependent on drugs or alcohol, according to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. An estimated 66.9 million are believed to be tobacco users. Heredity can increase the risk for addiction, Menzies says. “Studies are finding that 8 to 10 percent of the population has genes that expose them to addiction.” And people ready to get well should seek professional help, he adds. “They should not expect to get well through their own will power. It should be treated like any chronic illness.” His program medically detoxes patients by using drugs that block the alcohol or opiate from activating the brain. "This prevents the 'high' from occurring, and the healing process also includes behavior modification because we are creatures of conditioning,” he explains.

Treatment may last a few weeks to a few months and can be covered by medical insurance, Menzies says. “If you do not use drugs for six months, you can truly feel you have achieved your goal. We tell people they should not give up hope.”

BY RICK STOFF

TiME FOR CHANGE

RE-FRAME THE ISSUE Perhaps we've been going about it all wrong. It's not just about diet and exercise.

It's about frame of mind, says Teresa Scott Syed, president and owner of OneLife Weight Loss & Wellness Solutions. “We need to reframe how we look at it,” she says.

“Make it a lifestyle change, a total package. Losing weight is just the first step.

Recognize that it is first about being healthy. Beauty is a by-product of that.”

And it certainly isn't about the latest quick-fix diet, adds Dr. Steven Willey."

It seems that every few months my patients tell me about some new ‘breakthrough’ way to shed a few pounds,” he says. “But there’s no point in losing buckets of weight on a fad diet, only to pile it all back on.”

FOOD AS SELF-MEDICATION Figuring out the roles that stress and food play in your life is a step toward creating your fitness plan, Syed says.

“Many of us turn to food to self-medicate for the pain, stress, frustration and anxiety in our lives. You have to get a handle on stress management, then work on understanding your emotional relationship to food.”

Syed recommends fruits, vegetables, minimal carbs and proteins several times a day. “Cut down but don’t exclude fat, and drink plenty of water so your system can naturally flush itself out," she says. "Plan your meals and cook at home so you’re not eating fast food on the run.”

PLANNING & PLEASURE Insulin is usually mentioned in association with diabetes, but in reality it is a very helpful hormone that regulates energy use throughout the body. “We all have insulin,” says Willey, who has devised a program to optimize insulin efficiency. “But we don’t want more of it floating around than we need.”

He advises patients to minimize carbohydrates in order to maintain a modest insulin level. “I recommend that you have a ratio of protein to carbohydrate on your plate. Your protein portion ought to be about the size of your whole hand, and the sum total of all your starches, including bread before dinner, should be about the size of the palm of your hand. A fruit and veggie should be in every meal.”

By following those general rules, he says, “You do all the things you need for those hormones without having to think about it very much. I don’t say you should never have a particular food. Restricting the diet too much means no one is going to be able to stick to the plan. I am willing to sacrifice a little bit of perfection to get compliance.”

Board-certified experts: John Chi, MD(left) and Gregory Branham, MD

JUST WEIGHT TILL

2015 WHY DON'T WE JUST CALL THIS ONE THE PERENNIAL RESOLUTION? IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO DOESN'T INCLUDE WEIGHT LOSS ON THEIR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION LIST?

ADD EXERCISE Movement, as much as your body can handle, must be part of any weight loss plan, Syed says. “You have to incorporate movement and fitness, even if that means nothing more than walking and using the stairs instead of the elevator.” And don't neglect to resistance training, which builds muscle, Willey adds. “To keep our insulin metabolism as efficient as possible, the physiology of the human body requires resistance exercise.” He recommends three workouts a week, each about an hour long. After 20 minutes of aerobic exercise he suggests intense resistance training. “Divide the body into three groups and really challenge each group once a week.” Syed sums up the formula most likely to have staying power: “It’s not just about losing weight. It’s being fit in mind and body.”

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Getting your It's hard to believe that with all the other health hazards out there, sleep deprivation is "a public health epidemic." Yet it is, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So what can we do about it?

TO SLEEP, PERCHANCE TO DREAM

QUANTIFIABLE HAZARDS

RESTFUL RECIPE

It's the most natural thing in the world, but modern man can't see to master sleep. About 35 percent of Americans get less than the recommended seven hours of nightly sleep, and snoring, a sign of poor sleep, is reported by 48 percent of the population.

“To most people, sleep is the last thing on their to-do list after a busy day,” says Dr. Oscar Schwartz, director of the Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Sleep Center.

“People devalue a good night sleep’s contribution to making sure they have a good day.”

The benefits are better daytime function, better immune function and an improved ability to stay fit, explains Dr. Joseph M. Ojile, medical director of Clayton Sleep Institute. And if weight loss is on your 2015 resolutions agenda, “Sleeping better will make your workouts and diet program more effective.”

“Sleep insufficiency (is) linked to motor vehicle crashes, industrial disasters and other occupational errors," according to the CDC. "Persons experiencing chronic sleep insufficiency also are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, depression and obesity, as well as from cancer, increased mortality and reduced quality of life and productivity.”

The brain works furiously all day and requires maintenance overnight. “The body regulates itself during sleep—the central nervous system, endocrine functions, the blood vessels, the hormones that help us stay healthy and regenerate from the day,” Schwartz says. “There are chemicals in the brain that can become abnormal with insufficient amounts of sleep.”

Lack of sleep allows stress hormones to accumulate, he adds. “When people are tired, they have a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease because there are more things such as epinephrine and adrenaline floating around.”

“We want consistency,” Ojile says. “Go to bed around the same time and get up around the same time.” And allow time to unwind.

“If you don’t have calming activity it will be harder to fall asleep and stay asleep," Schwartz says. "You should do something as simple as listen to music or read something that is non-engaging.”

And, Ojile adds, “Get the technology out of the bedroom.”

Sleep preparations should begin early."At least eight hours before going to bed, stop drinking caffeine," Schwartz says. “If you have wine or alcohol with dinner, allow two to three hours for the body to rid itself of the alcohol. Alcohol changes the sleep pattern, so a drink before bed is not a good idea. Neither is eating a meal that is heavy, spicy or high in fat.

That will make it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep.”

Whatever you do, the experts say not to underestimate the importance of a good night's sleep. “Some patients feel a marked improvement in their overall sense of well-being,” Ojile says. “One told us he felt like he had gone from a black-and-white world to a Technicolor one.”

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Recent foundation gifts include The Fallen Officer Memorial, located at the new St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters downtown. A tribute to police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, it was designed, built and maintained in conjunction with the Fair St. Louis Foundation.

The VP Foundation’s community service initiative includes the Maids of Honor program.

“Young women chosen as VP maids volunteer with area nonprofits, collectively spending thousands of hours doing hands-on work that makes our community a better place,” Cooke explains. The program empowers them to continue the tradition of community service they learned from their families, and prepares them for future leadership roles, he adds.

Among the many nonprofits served by VP volunteers is Food Outreach, which provides food and nutritional support to more than 2,000 St. Louisans who have HIV/AIDS or cancer. “We appreciate the enthusiastic assistance we get from the VP maids and their fathers each year,” says Food Outreach volunteer coordinator and client service manager Kathy Spencer. “They come in during their summer vacation and help us cook and package between 5,000 and 7,000 containers of food per week.”

Beyond Housing, another recipient of VP volunteers, helps rebuild communities by providing safe, affordable housing, after-school programs and family support services. “Each summer, about 75 to 100 VP maids and their dads help us maintain rental housing for low-income families,” says president/CEO Chris Krehmeyer. “They pitch right in with everything from cleaning to home repairs, and also participate in our annual back-to-school event, distributing free school supplies to kids. They’re great to work with, and their hands-on participation reinforces our mission to strengthen neighborhoods.”

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Kostecki f17 Miss Elizabeth Wood McKown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McKown, escorted by Allan D. Ivie IV f19 Miss Caroline Vinette Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller, escorted by Walter C. Reisinger Jr. f13 Miss Elise Milliken Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gillespie Moore, escorted by Terence M. Baer f15 Miss Kathryn Hofland Morey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Morey, escorted by W. Bevis Schock f19 Miss Katherine Elizabeth Myers, daughter of Mr. R. Gordon Myers and Mrs. Karen D. Myers, escorted by Maurice E. Quiroga f19 Miss Isabelle Dornin Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hyde Nelson, escorted by Addison B. Thomas f18 Miss Anne Donnelly Niemann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence V. Niemann Jr., escorted by Andrew R. Spann f18 Miss Annalies Desloge Oertli, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Oertli, escorted by S. Bryan Cook f14 Miss Margaret Griffith Petersen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Briede Petersen and Ms. Mary Wuertenbaecher Petersen, escorted by Raymond W. Peters II f14 Miss Katherine Elizabeth Pope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Pope, escorted by John F. Donnell f19 Miss Gabrielle Marie Rhomberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Rhomberg, escorted by Roger E. Cammon f14 Miss Meredith Bowline Rieser, daughter of Mr. J. David Rieser Jr. and Ms. Susan Fay Dunsmore, escorted by Robert J. Westrich Jr. f12 Miss Michaela Marie Riley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Riley, escorted by Edward J. Griesedieck III f12 Miss Caroline Rose Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Devereux Roberts, escorted by Richard D. Roberts f15 Miss Patricia Lee Ross, daughter of Mrs. Lee Ross and the late Mr. W. Michael Ross, escorted by Don C. Musick III f18 Miss Christina Adams Rouse, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Rouse, escorted by John Scott Rouse f17 Miss Sydney Nicole Sabino, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David F. Sabino, escorted by Kishen M. Mahendra f14 Miss Barbara Elisabeth Jane Samuel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Robb Samuel Jr., escorted by Christopher J. Canepa f19 Miss Sophia Kathryn Sansone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Sansone, escorted by Nicholas G. Sansone f12 Miss Sydney Marie Saunders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Douglas Saunders, escorted by R. Clark Amos f14 Miss Kimball Hunter Schlafly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David K. Schlafly, escorted by Thomas F. Schlafly f10 Miss Madeline McBride Scott, daughter of Mr. and Dr. James McAfee Scott, escorted by Spencer B. Burke f12 Miss Cara Elizabeth Scozzafava, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Scozzafava, escorted by Patrick J. Murphy Jr. f14 Miss Irene Elizabeth Shepley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Shepley, escorted by L. Shepley Hermann f19 Miss Katherine Lehr Sky, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Adam J. Sky, escorted by David S. Sherman III f15 Miss Brianna Jo Souers, daughter of Mr. James G. Souers and Ms. Brenda Kay Davidsmeier-Souers, escorted by Bryan Malzahn f15 Miss Paige Decker Spence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Rutlege Spence, escorted by William D. Rowe f17 Miss Peyton Boland Spooner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Spooner, escorted by Daniel T. Cribben f12 Miss Kaitlin Marie Springer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Springer Jr., escorted by Patrick J. McCarthy f16 Miss Elizabeth Christine St. John, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brent St. John, escorted by Peter S. Frane f15 Miss Marissa Lynn Stegmann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Stegmann, escorted by John Glickert f12 Miss Perry Danforth Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart, escorted by David J. Mishler f19 Miss Samantha Elder Trovillion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh A. Trovillion, escorted by John L. Stapleton f18 Miss Mary Ruth Wagner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond T. Wagner Jr., escorted by Al Koller III f19 Miss Lindsey Ann Whitehead, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Whitehead, escorted by E.W. Gentry Sayad f13 Miss Jessica Ann Wotruba, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Wotruba, escorted by Robert S. Wachter f19

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s the court The Queen’s Supper, held Dec. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of the 70 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty. In this, the 130th Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Queen Merrill Clark Hermann’s Special Maids: Miss Katherine Sherman Bush, Miss Caroline Baumstark Behan, Miss Carlota Clark Johnson, Miss Sally Spoehrer Lemkemeier, Miss Kimball Hunter Schlafly, and Miss Abigail Church Brennan.

Fifth Special Maid s Sixth Special Maid s

from MICDS and attends the University of Southern California as a theater major. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Prescott Bush of Clayton, Katherine was active in high school theater, where she earned several awards of distinction. She participated in the VP community service initiative with her father and worked as production assistant for the MUNY. Katherine is the sister of Alexander Prescott Bush.

A graduate of Villa Duchesne, Caroline attends Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she studies media and culture. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Behan Jr. of Ladue and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stivers of Ladue. Caroline volunteered at Shriner’s Hospital and Rainbow Village and served as a counselor at Burr Oak Camp. She is the sister of Foster, Brooke and PJ, and the granddaughter of 1964 VP Queen Alice B. Condie.

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{Kimball Hunter Schlafly} Kimball

{Sally Spoehrer Lemkemeier} A graduate of John Burroughs School, Sally studies computer science at Princeton University. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lemkemeier of St. Louis, she directed Arch City Theater Troupe for three years, working with youngsters to perform an annual show to benefit JDRF. Sally is the daughter and granddaughter of former VP Special Maids Mary Hermann Lemkemeier and Sally S. Lemkemeier, respectively, and the sister of James and Charles.

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Merrill Clark Hermann

A graduate of MICDS, Merrill studies business at the University of Virginia. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and is on the Dean’s List. Merrill was captain of the varsity tennis and squash teams and received the coach’s award in squash. She is co-founder of the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Youth Board and volunteered with Food Outreach, Operation Brightside and Harbor Point Day Camp. Merrill is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Hermann Jr. of Ladue and the sister of Bobby Hermann and former special maid Mrs. Charles D. Hermann Petersen.

VP SECTION COMPILED BY DOROTHY WEINER, STEPHANIE ZEILENGA AND KARYN MEYER. PHOTOS BY THOMAS WARWICK AND CHARLES BARNES

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{Caroline Baumstark Behan}

{Katherine Sherman Bush} Katherine graduated

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graduated from Villa Duchesne and is a French major at Georgetown University, where she is on the academic honors list and the varsity sailing team. She has received the AP Scholar with Distinction award and the Alliance Française Essay Award and was named a Missouri Bright Flight Scholar. Kimball volunteered for a service trip to Israel and helped build a home in New Orleans. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Kimball Schlafly of Ladue and the younger sister of Madeline and August.

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{Carlota Clark Johnson} Carlota attended John Burroughs School and is currently a marketing and communications major at the University of Richmond. She is on the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List and serves as a university tour guide and orientation adviser. Carlota volunteered as an English as a Second Language tutor and is a member of the Greeks Going Green environmental group at school.

She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Johnson III of Ladue and the sister of Eliza and James.

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{Abigail Church Brennan} A graduate of Villa

Duchesne, Abigail studies kinesiology at DePauw University.

The daughter and sister of former VP Queens Eleanor Brennan and Eleanor Clark Brennan, respectively, she participates in philanthropy through her sorority and serves as a college mentor.

Abigail also has another sister, Maria.

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5 MEREDITH BOWLINE RIESER

1 MICHAELA MARIE RILEY 6 SOPHIA KATHRYN SANSONE

2 COURTNEY DAHLEN ITTNER 3 ELLEN MARGARET KOMLOS 4 MEGAN ELIZABETH KRIPPENE 8 KATHERINE MARIE FOX

9 MADELINE McBRIDE SCOTT

7 MARISSA LYNN STEGMANN

10 PEYTON BOLAND SPOONER

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11 CAROLINE VINETTE MILLER

13 MEREDITH HICKMAN CARRUTHERS

14 LINDSEY ANN WHITEHEAD

12 MARY KATHERINE HOERR

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1 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Riley, shown escorted by Edward J. Griesedieck III 2 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Curtis Ittner Jr.

and Ms. Susan Shepherd Ittner

3 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Komlos 4 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Krippene 5 daughter of Mr. J. David Rieser Jr.

and Ms. Susan Fay Dunsmore

shown escorted by Robert J. Westrich Jr. 6 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Sansone, shown escorted by Nicholas G. Sansone 7 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Stegmann, shown escorted by John Glickert 8 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Fox, shown escorted by Gregory A. Fox 9 daughter of Mr. and Dr. James McAfee Scott, shown escorted by Spencer B. Burke 10 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Spooner, shown escorted by Daniel T. Cribben 11 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller, shown escorted by Walter C. Reisinger Jr. 12 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walker H. Hoerr, shown escorted by Eric Craig Stone 13 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dennis Carruthers, shown escorted by McPherson D. Moore 14 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Whitehead, shown escorted by E.W. Gentry Sayad 15 daughter of Mr. Robert Hopkins Crutsinger shown escorted by Robert K. Crutsinger PHOTOS BY THOMAS WARWICK

JUNIOR MAIDS

15 COLLEEN NICOLE CRUTSINGER

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1 GABRIELLE MARIE RHOMBERG

2 SYDNEY MARIE SAUNDERS

3 MARGARET MARION DANKMYER 4 CARA ELIZABETH SCOZZAFAVA

6 ANNALIES DESLOGE OERTLI 7 SARAH GAVIN ASHMORE 8 MARGARET GRIFFITH PETERSEN 9 MORGAN WITHERSPOON COOK

5 SYDNEY NICOLE SABINO

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10 CAROLYN ROSE HEGER

11 CAROLINE ROSE ROBERTS

12 ELISE MILLIKEN MOORE

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15 ELIZABETH CHRISTINE ST. JOHN

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1 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Rhomberg, shown escorted by Roger E. Cammon 2 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Douglas Saunders, shown escorted by R. Clark Amos 3 daughter of Mr. David S. Dankmyer

and Ms. Concetta Ahrens

4 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Scozzafava 5 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David F. Sabino, shown escorted by Kishen M. Mahendra 6 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Oertli 7 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig W. Ashmore 8 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Briede Petersen

and Ms. Mary Wuertenbaecher Petersen

9 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bryan Cook 10 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Heger, shown escorted by Matthew J. Reh 11 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Devereux Roberts, shown escorted by Richard D. Roberts 12 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gillespie Moore, shown escorted by Terence M. Baer 13 daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Adam J. Sky 14 daughter of Mr. James G. Souers and

13 KATHERINE LEHR SKY 14 BRIANNA JO SOUERS

Ms. Brenda Kay Davidsmeier-Souers

15 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brent St. John, shown escorted by Peter S. Frane 16 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Cella

and Ms. Kimberly Highers Cella,

shown escorted by Louis A. Cella PHOTOS BY THOMAS WARWICK

16 ANNABELLE HIGHERS CELLA

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PHOTO: CHARLES BARNES

1 HANNAH JANE KLOPPENBURG

2 RIANN McMILLEN COLBERT

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{maids}

1 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray D. Kloppenburg, shown escorted by Frans J. von Kaenel 2 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Colbert, shown escorted by Robert E. Shively 3 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher P. Dorr shown escorted by Philip G. Chamberlain 4 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Beatty D’Alessandro, shown escorted by Gregory M. Gantz 5 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. Cataldi, shown escorted by George H. Krieger 6 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Springer Jr., shown escorted by Patrick J. McCarthy 7 daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Rouse 8 daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Fuszner 9 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene W. Harris

and Ms. Deborah B. Harris 10 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Scott Franc 11 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry William Freeman, shown escorted by Michael Bell 12 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew W. Geekie, shown escorted by Winthrop B. Reed III 13 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Rutlege Spence, shown escorted by William D. Rowe 14 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Dove, shown escorted by Timothy F. Hanser 15 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Mather, shown escorted by Frederick R. Kostecki

4 NATALIE ELIZABETH D’ALESSANDRO

3 MEREDITH HALSTEAD DORR

5 EMILY MARIE CATALDI

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CHRISTINA ADAMS ROUSE KATHERINE QUERNHEIM FUSZNER GABRIELLE LOUISE HARRIS ALEXIS LEIGH FRANC

11 CATHERINE CLARE FREEMAN

PHOTO: CHARLES BARNES

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12 CORINNE McAULIFFE GEEKIE

13 PAIGE DECKER SPENCE

14 MARGARET McCAIG DOVE

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KATHERINE FALK DESLOGE, 2013 QUEEN OF LOVE AND BEAUTY

1 PATRICIA LEE ROSS

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1 daughter of Mrs. Lee Ross

and the late Mr. W. Michael Ross shown escorted by Don C. Musick III 2 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh A. Trovillion, shown escorted by John L. Stapleton 3 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence V. Niemann Jr., shown escorted by Andrew R. Spann 4 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hyde Nelson, shown escorted by Addison B. Thomas 5 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Morey, shown escorted by W. Bevis Schock 6 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mario Gleijeses 7 daughter of Mr. R. Gordon Myers

and Mrs. Karen D. Myers 8 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McKown 9 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Akande 10 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Hurster 11 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Robb Samuel Jr. 12 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart 13 daughter of Mrs. Melissa L. Haupt 2 SAMANTHA ELDER TROVILLION and the late Dr. Herbert A. Haupt 14 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond T. Wagner Jr. 15 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Wotruba, shown escorted by Robert S. Wachter 16 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Shepley, shown escorted by L. Shepley Hermann 17 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Pope, shown escorted by John F. Donnell

3 ANNE DONNELLY NIEMANN

4 ISABELLE DORNIN NELSON

5 KATHRYN HOFLAND MOREY

13 TAYLOR RAE HAUPT 14 MARY RUTH WAGNER

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15 JESSICA ANN WOTRUBA

10 LEEANNE KELLY HURSTER 11 BARBARA ELISABETH JANE SAMUEL 12 PERRY DANFORTH 12 SYDNEY ANNESTEWART GLAZER

16 IRENE ELIZABETH SHEPLEY

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sG.O.’s party

a special cocktail reception photos by charles barnes

MEREDITH AND CORINNE JONES SCOTT AND LINDSAY BUSH

LACEY HERMANN PETERSEN, BOB AND SIGNA HERMANN

MERLE AND GREG FOX

LORI THAMAN, ALONZO BYRD

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In a private gathering before the maids are presented to His Mysterious Majesty the Veiled Prophet, his special guests gather to celebrate the momentous occasion. Known as the Grand Oracle’s Party, it is a special cocktail reception for the leaders of the Veiled Prophet Organization and the parents of his Court.

JACK, MARY, BOB AND BOBBY CIAPCIAK, TINA AND TOM EPSTEIN

RICHELLE AND MICHAEL WEISBROD

ANNE MARIE AND MATT SCHUMACHER

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JACKIE MARITZ, LISA COULTER

TED AND KATHRYN ARMSTRONG

PARKER CONDIE SR., MARGARET CONDIE, PARKER CONDIE JR., MARGOT CONDIE

HALLIE STUPP, JOHN STUPP

LYNN AND TIM JONES

ladies of honor s women of note photos by thomas warwick 1 MRS. GREGORY A. FOX

2 MRS. R. CLARK AMOS

3 MRS. J. RODNEY BRYAN JR.

4 MRS. DANIEL L. BUSSE

5 MRS. DAVID R. ESTES

6 MRS. JASON A. FLOWER

PHOTO: CHARLES BARNES

7 MRS. JOHN MITCHELL GILLIS

8 MRS. DENNIS M. JENKERSON

9 MRS. MEREDITH C. JONES III

{the gentlemen} 1 Escorted by Jeffrey L. Fox 2 Escorted by Preson C. Amos 3 Escorted by Blackford F. Brauer 4 Escorted by Dennis M. Jenkerson 5 Escorted by Steven E. Pozaric 6 Escorted by Thomas T. Cooke 7 Escorted by Stephen D. Lilly 8 Escorted by Daniel L. Busse 9 Escorted by Jack E. Thomas Jr. 10 Escorted by Brad A. Carmody 11 Escorted by Clark Wolfsberger 12 Escorted by Canice Timothy Rice Jr. 13 Escorted by Frank W. Sant 14 Escorted by James D. Eckhoff

former queens 1 MRS. LAUREN THOMAS FRIES

2 MRS. JOSEPHINE MARIE CONDIE FINNEY

11 MRS. WALTER C. REISINGER JR. 12 MRS. THOMAS F. SCHLAFLY

5 KATHERINE FALK DESLOGE

13 MRS. CHRIS J. THOMPSON 3 MRS. ALICE BEHAN CHRISTOPHER

10 MRS. JASON L. RANDALL

14 MRS. MICHAEL E. THAMAN

4 MRS. COURTNEY JOHNSON McENIRY

{the gentlemen} PHOTO: CHARLES BARNES

1 Escorted by Joseph F. Imbs III 2 Escorted by Parker B. Condie Sr. 3 Escorted by Andrew J. Condie 4 Escorted by Thomas M. ‘Tim’ Jones 5 with the Veiled Prophet

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s meet the maids coming of age by karyn meyer

The elaborate dresses are definitely a memorable part of the Veiled Prophet Ball, but ask anyone involved with the tradition, and he or she will tell you it goes much deeper than silk and taffeta. The young women who walk during the ball are involved in their community and eager to make an impact in the world around them. T&S spoke with three maids about their accomplishments and goals for the future. { Katherine Pope }

Kirkwood High School (2013), University of Missouri WHAT WERE YOU INVOLVED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL?

Writer and editor on the yearbook staff; tennis (captain my senior year); class officer for Student Council; and co-president of the Mock Trial team, which helped me choose my major.

WHAT ARE YOU STUDYING?

Political science with a minor in informational technology.

WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER GOALS?

My ultimate goal is to end up in Washington, D.C., after college to work in public policy. I would love to be a crisis manager for political campaigns.

WHAT ACTIVITIES KEEP YOU BUSY IN COLLEGE?

HANNAH, LEFT, WITH BROTHER, ANDREW AND SISTER, SARAH

{ Hannah Kloppenburg }

Ladue Horton Watkins (2013), University of Oklahoma WHAT WERE YOU INVOLVED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL?

I rowed for St. Louis Rowing Club all four years; my brother got me into it. I tried it as a freshman and fell in love with it.

WHAT ARE YOU STUDYING?

I’m a math education major.

WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER GOALS?

One day I’ll be a math teacher, but I’m not sure which grade yet, maybe high school.

WHAT ACTIVITIES KEEP YOU BUSY IN COLLEGE?

I was recruited by OU for rowing, so that takes up most of my time.

We train all year and have a fall and spring season. About once a month, my team and I will do some kind of community service outreach, like playing bingo with nursing home residents.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE VP?

When I first started doing the community service initiative, I didn’t understand how much of an impact it could have on me or those we were serving, but after a couple of Saturdays, I got it. And that time with my dad is so rare because we’re both so busy. Walking in the ball is very important to our families, but in reality, the most important thing is the community service.

HAS ANYONE ELSE IN YOUR FAMILY WALKED?

My sister, Sarah, was in the ball four years ago, and my mom, Ann, walked when she was our age. My aunts were in it also.

WHAT DID YOU DO FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE?

I worked at a food pantry, fixed houses and planted flowers. It’s also a great way to get to know the other girls.

TELL ME ABOUT FINDING YOUR DRESS.

Not a lot of girls my age get to go through that process, so I felt very fortunate to get to try on so many beautiful dresses. Every time I think about my dress, I smile. My sister and mom helped me. It was hard keeping it a surprise from my dad, but I wanted to wait to reveal it to him that night.

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I’m a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, and we hold two fundraisers for CASA every year. It’s great to be in a sorority and also have the benefit of helping the community. I’m on the mock trial team, which is definitely more challenging at this level, and I’m a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, a political science club.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE VP?

I went to my first VP when I was in seventh grade, and I was just blown away by it all. Every year I wanted to go back and pick out my favorite dresses. As I got older, my dad explained to me that a lot more went into it than just the big ball. My dad and I walked in the parade a couple of times. So much effort goes into it, and it was awesome to make all the watching kids smile.

HAS ANYONE ELSE IN YOUR FAMILY WALKED?

My mom walked, and also two of my cousins. It was cool to see their dresses, and to watch them go through the experience, waiting for mine.

WHAT DID YOU DO FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE?

My dad and I did the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, which was pretty funny to see these men wearing red high heels with suits. My dad always made it very clear to me that walking in the VP was a privilege.

My mom is on a volunteer board at Children’s Hospital, so she would always take me to events when I was little, and as I got older, I started helping out. I worked at the hospital’s summer camp for children with cerebral palsy, called Camp Independence.

TELL ME ABOUT FINDING YOUR DRESS.

My mom and I went to Enchanted Bride, and I fell in love with the owner. We started the process in March, and the dress was done in July.

I didn’t let my dad see it until the night of because he wanted to keep it a surprise. I just can’t believe my year finally came. I’m very honored I got to participate and enjoyed spending the night with my dad and friends.

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MICDS (2013), Regent’s University London WHAT WERE YOU INVOLVED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL?

I was an MICDS Student Recruitment Ambassador, served on the International Committee, a member of the Signet Society (senior ambassador to the underclassmen), and active with the African American Mentor Program. I also did a lot of community service projects with Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Habitat for Humanity, Pennies for Peru and the National Charity League.

WHAT ARE YOU STUDYING?

Psychology WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER GOALS?

I want a career in public relations. I would really like to work for a company where I can use what I learn about human behavior to make the firm more successful.

WHAT ACTIVITIES KEEP YOU BUSY IN COLLEGE?

I was the psychology representative for the BA program for my school council, serving as a liaison between the students and professors. I also write for the university newspaper and am events officer for the student union this school year.

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE REGENT’S?

I traveled around the world throughout my childhood, and I loved exploring different cultures. I wanted to be in a place where I could experience a different environment and most importantly, make friends with people from all over the world. I’m very grateful to be living in such a ‘melting pot.’

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE VP?

It’s really opened my eyes to the meaning of philanthropy and how rewarding it is to communities and those doing it. Being a part of the VP community service initiative taught me the importance of serving your community in any way you can. It’s allowed me to meet a lot of influential people in St. Louis associated with the organization. And it’s great to become friends with the other maids!

HAS ANYONE ELSE IN YOUR FAMILY WALKED?

My sister, Moyosola, was the 1st special maid at the 128th ball.

WHAT DID YOU DO FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE?

I volunteered at Rainbow Village and Beyond Housing and gardened at Queeny Park. I really enjoyed getting to know more about the other maids. I have always been involved with community service but the VP captures the teamwork element that goes into these projects, which makes the experience even more memorable.

TELL ME ABOUT FINDING YOUR DRESS.

My entire family, especially my dad, was helpful in choosing a design. I spent a lot of time on Pinterest, reading fashion blogs and looking at various designers so I could get ideas. The African fabric was specially crafted for me; it’s authentic and bold, which speaks to my heritage and culture.

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s dads & daughters doing good together by stephanie zeilenga

Being a maid at the Veiled Prophet Ball means much more than making a formal bebut into society at the city’s glitziest Party of the Year. The young women also spend time giving back to the community—often with Dad by their side—so they finally will understand the responsibilities of volunteerisim and civic service.

{ Rusty & Colleen Crutsinger }

Colleen and Rusty Crutsinger know what it means to get their hands dirty. Before Colleen was presented as a maid at the 2014 ball, she and her father worked on a variety of community service projects organized by the V.P. The one for Food Outreach saw the team scrubbing dishes while about 20 other girls and their fathers prepared thousands of meals to be handed out to those in need, Rusty Crutsinger relates.

The dad/daughter duo also volunteered at Marian School, which educates underserved girls. The Crutsingers and other participants spent a day cleaning out and organizing the school’s attic, painting classrooms and hallways, and completing other maintenance tasks.

Besides the benefit to the community, Crutsinger says the projects offer a fun way to bond with his daughter. “You talk about stuff you normally don’t have the time to talk about,” he says. “And it’s fun to be part of such a long-standing V.P. tradition and know you’re helping the community out, as well.”

Giving back is not a new concept for the Crutsinger family. Colleen’s older sister was a maid at the V.P. Ball three years ago, and she also participated in community service for years leading up to the event.

Overall, Crutsinger hopes that the experience has infused Colleen with a passion for giving back. “I’m big on volunteering, and I wanted her to understand it’s not a burden,” he says. “I always volunteer for the dirtiest jobs, and we make it fun. At the end of the day, if you’re sore, dirty and stinky, you know you accomplished something worthwhile.”

Colleen Crutsinger, a graduate of Nerinx Hall, is studying international business at the University of Missouri.

{ Jim & Alison Mather }

Alison Mather is the first in her family to be presented as a maid at the V.P. Ball. Leading up to the event, she and her father, Jim Mather, dove headfirst into volunteering. “We worked with many other fathers and daughters, and other family members, too, to help out several organizations,” Jim Mather says.

Many of the V.P. community service projects involved working alongside those who benefit from the nonprofit’s efforts. That was the case with U.S. Vets-St. Louis, which provides transitional assistance and housing programs for veterans, and Rainbow Village, which provides housing for those with developmental disabilities. “With both cases, we were able to work side-by-side with residents,” Mather says. “We did substantial landscaping in Rainbow Village, including upgrades around the homes, edging and stonework—pretty heavy lifting for the girls. And at U.S. Vets we also did landscaping and built up an area around a playground for children who live there.”

Outside of their volunteer work with the V.P., the Mather family also has been involved with church and youth group trips, as well as mission trips.

Like many fathers whose daughters are presented as maids, Mather hopes the experience teaches his daughter the importance of giving back. “I hope she comes away from this knowing the importance of being active in the community and helping others, and I hope she wants to build that into her everyday life,” he says. “I view the Veiled Prophet as a celebration of involvement in the community, and we have a long-term commitment to do this through our lifetime. It’s been a wonderful experience for Alison and me to give back and be involved with many other families and in various areas of St. Louis.”

Alison Mather, a graduate of Lindbergh High School, is pre-law and studying writing at Texas Christian University.

{ Mac & Madeline Scott }

Numerous females in Mac Scott’s family have been presented as maids at the V.P. Ball. His mother was a special maid in the ‘40s, his sister was queen in 1973 and his sister-in-law also was a special maid. In 2012, his older daughter walked and this year, his younger, Madeline Scott, joined the ranks.

“Each of my daughters did three years of service, if not more,” Mac Scott says. “We all tend to live in our own little communities and never really venture out much beyond that, so it’s a good opportunity for dads and daughters, and siblings and moms, too, to get out and see the community from a different perspective.”

Together, Mac and Madeline volunteered for multiple projects. One, for Rainbow Village, involved building a retaining wall around a flower bed and staining and treating wood decks and MAC AND MADELINE ARE SIXTH AND FIFTH FROM RIGHT pathways. The daughter/dad team also has participated in landscaping projects for Beyond Housing, which provides assistance to low-income families.

The V.P. community service projects aren’t all grunt work, however. At Northside Community School, in addition to landscaping work, the volunteers transformed a large, drab gray gymnasium wall into a colorful mural. “One of the guys who works on the VP Parade floats created a paint-bynumbers mural on the wall showing kids doing different activities, such as basketball, baseball and volleyball,” Scott says. “By the end, people were just standing in the gym saying, Wow, this looks really cool. It turned out to be a great success.”

At the end of the day, Scott says he hopes Madeline has learned that community service can be fun. “In the mornings before you start on a project, it can be hard to be motivated to get going, but once you get out there and interact with others, it’s fun to work alongside people in these communities,” he says. “It’s important that we stretch ourselves out a bit to understand how people who live only a few miles away from us have a different life.”

Madeline Scott, a Whitfield School graduate, is studying art history at Tulane University.

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We can’t always verbalize what makes a house feel like ‘home,’ but we know it in our bones when we come across it. That’s exactly how the Duel family, who moved from California to St. Louis in 2013, felt when they first saw their Frontenac home: like they’d stumbled on a little piece of the West Coast in the middle of St. Louis.

T&S | What attracted you to the home?

ALISSA DUEL | When my husband Barry became chief of urology at Cardinal Glennon, we came to St. Louis one weekend and looked at eight houses. This one, which was built in 1960, reminded us of Palm Springs and of home. Architecturally, it was unique. It has 6,700 square feet, all on one floor, and doesn’t have a basement. So we chose it because we knew we could make it a home, and even though neither of us had been to St. Louis before, we felt comfortable in this house.

T&S | What are some elements of the home you love?

AD | We love the big, open floor plan. We also love that there are so many windows and that every room has a beautiful view of the outside. The indoor pool is unique—it’s a four-season room and it looks beautiful even in winter or in the fall when the trees are turning colors.

T&S | Has your family gotten a lot of use from the pool?

AD | Yes. When it gets warmer out, the pool can be completely opened. And last year with the polar vortex, we were very popular because school would be closed and the kids could just come over and jump into the pool. The room acts kind of as a greenhouse, so it’s always around 70 degrees, no matter how cold it is outside. It’s a great place to sit and read the Sunday paper on the weekends.

Clockwise from top left: contemporary art adorns the walls, a sitting area, the décor is minimalist midcentury

T&S | Did you have to do much renovating or updating when you moved in?

AD | The home did need updating. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do any construction, but we freshened up every room with paint, carpet and furniture. The kitchen got the biggest face-lift. It was all white before. We kept the appliances, but gutted it from there. So now it has a new floor and we also changed out the cabinets and installed the marble countertop.

T&S | Where do you go for design inspiration?

AD | Most of the furniture we brought from California. Cure Design Group helped us with our overall design, and Arthur Pikula did all the cabinetry and also the floor, kitchen, bar and bathrooms. He helped us design exactly what we wanted our home to look like, which was a midcentury contemporary house, more minimalist and less traditional.

T&S | Tell me about the art.

AD | We love contemporary and emerging artists. Some of our art comes from Charlie Houska, who has a gallery in the Central West End, and Brother Mel Meyer, another local artist, did our sculptures and the round painting in our entry. We also have a painting in our dining room from Mike Hoffman. Other pieces we brought from Los Angeles.

This page, from top: the redesigned kitchen, large windows let in the natural light

We love contemporary and emerging artists.

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ASID trends

ASID LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

As president of the local chapter of ASID, the largest professional organization representing interior designers,

I am honored to announce our new partnership with Town&Style. Together this year we will:

➦ Enlighten you on the latest trends in design ➦ Share inspired design solutions for your work and home spaces ➦ Demonstrate how universal design promotes quality of life at all stages ➦ Explore the connectivity between wellness and design Did you know that ASID has been at the forefront of design movements that have transformed the way we live? Sustainable design, design for aging, design for people with special needs and evidence-based design all have been embraced and promoted

by ASID. In addition, ASID, a strong supporter of formal interior design education, helps ensure that you, the consumer, get expert and informed advice when you work with an ASID professional.

But we’re not only about creating beautiful and functional spaces. ASID is here to shape the direction of design in our society. And ASID has had a great year accomplishing that! In partnership with other organizations, we announced a new Clinton Global Initiative commitment to develop the ‘ASID Protocols for Health and

Wellness in Design.’ These will be used to identify healthier products and materials and to train designers and architects in creating spaces that promote occupant health.

We are especially excited to announce The Design Excellence Awards and Gala, a special event that will highlight the work of award-winning local designers. Thanks to our collaboration with T&S, you, the reader, will be the first to see photos of these inspired designers in print.

Now observing its 40th anniversary, ASID looks back on a proud tradition of providing quality professional education, conducting and supporting design research, advancing the interior design body of knowledge, and strengthening ties with the larger design and building communities. Join us as we celebrate this proud tradition on the pages of Town & Style over the upcoming year.

predictions DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2015

— M. KAY HAGAN, ASID, LEED AP

ASID MO-EAST CHAPTER PRESIDENT

COLOR: Black and gold, strong in 2014, will continue to make

PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHERWIN WILLIAMS, ASID INDUSTRY PARTNER

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STYLE: Periods and eras are making a return to interiors. Debuting this year are ‘the 80s’ and the Renaissance, featuring fun and flirty pastels paired with passionate and bold neon colors. Soft beiges and whites are mixed with bold plums, blues and greens that reflect the Renaissance. The popularity of cooking shows has sparked a rebirth for greens and purples, especially olive and eggplant. These versatile colors are not only organic, but warm and neutral and can be paired with almost any color.

TEXTILES: Texture, texture, texture! Velvets, antique and silks usher a renewed interest in flowers, chintz and Chinoiserie. Pastels are on the horizon.

a bold statement in 2015. The addition of these two powerful colors adds a sense of luxury and sophistication to any modern or classic interior. Continuing on the heels of chic black and gold is the fabulously rich Mediterranean blue, also referred to as Greek Santorini blue, a perfect complement to grey or pink. Continuing as the new neutral are varying shades of gray.

European-inspired, dark charcoal millwork trims paired with pale, almost white paint, adorn the walls to make the perfect backdrop for brightly accented furnishings. Also, unpredictable accents are being paired with the classics, such as grey and white paired with a splash of red, or blue, brown and green with citrus tones.

‘CASUAL ELEGANCE,’ IS THE NEW BUZZ WORD IN DESIGN. PATTERN: The popular 2014 trend of ethnic

and earthy patterns and textures paired with bold color mixing will continue well into 2015.

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FURNISHINGS: The emergence of the Bling Era 2014 was mild

2015 ASID

in comparison to 2015, as homeowners mix and match finishes or make bold statements using all-gold fixtures. Sophisticated, eclectic and bold textures are arriving in home furnishings. Other trends making their way to the forefront in 2015 are large scaled wallcovering pattern/motifs, cowhide rugs and accent pillows, pops of rich blues combined with vibrant warm earth tones, and ‘70s-inspired mustard and natural wood furnishings.

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As we welcome in the New Year for 2015, we want to thank our Buyers & Sellers for an outstanding 2014.

Our Number of Closed Sales were up 20%, Sales Volume up 29% & Average Sale Price up 8% from last year.

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Walk past natural and architectural wonders or skate the outdoor rink and reward yourself with hot cocoa.

Stroll around the perimeter and admire the architecture of the adjacent homes.

As a St. Louis realtor who specializes in second homes, I can help you find the perfect weekend getaway. Stop by the Red Key Realty Leaders office in Frontenac to learn about great second home options. Enjoy a “pied-a-terre” in Clayton or the Central West End for cultural weekends or consider a retreat at Innsbrook Resort to explore water and nature. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cottage, a golf course home or a stylish bungalow, there are second home properties in our area for all tastes and budgets.

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REAL ESTATE 1 | AMINI’S HOME, RUGS & GAME ROOM

Leather sectionals will remain a staple in 2015. Furnishings like this designer sofa with spacious seating, oversized seat backs and cushioned armrests satisfy the trend toward ultimate relaxation and the flexibility for configurations that fit any room.

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Gray is the new black. While white kitchens will remain classic, gray is a way to include color without going to extremes. It works beautifully as a cabinet finish or wall color.

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3 | ELLEN KURTZ INTERIORS

It will be hot to repurpose furniture and accessories.

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4 | IMMERSE BY ATLAS

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For 2015, we are confident that brass, bronze and gold tones will continue to find their way into bathroom design. Warm metallics bring a touch of glam and sophistication.

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5 | CASTLE DESIGN

Mixing subtle metallic finishes with traditional elements will be a growing interior design trend in 2015.

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6 | THE REFIND ROOM

Entertaining at home and the popularity of craft liquors has brought back the bar cabinet as a key piece of furniture in the dining or living room.

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7 | KODNER GALLERY

We expect to see a large number of collectors returning to the traditional and academic painters of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Also, there is increased demand for post-war modern and contemporary art, as well as mid-century modern design.

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8 | TONY LaMARTINA PLUMBING COMPANY We continue to see a trend in beautiful products that allow customers to remain in their homes throughout the years—like the barrier-free shower. It is spa-like and has easy access with a clean-line look of sophistication.

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In 2015 we will see a lot of textures, soft neutrals, and rich leather along with vibrant jewel tones.

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10 | THE BACK STORE

Sheets are among the most intimate choices you make. Our new Woven™ collection includes Italian linens crafted at the base of the Alps, luxury flannels from Portugal, and temperature-regulating sheets of natural bamboo and tencel.

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HOMEWORK] DEAR HOMEWORK,

The front of our yard has too much green and needs color. How do we make the bushes look fuller without getting new ones? How do we fill in the gaps to make it look better? And would it be easier to get rid of it all and start from scratch?

Sincerely, ———FILL IN THE GAPS

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AFTER

Actually, you already know what to do because you are doing it with the orange mums you have planted. Fill in the gaps in your evergreens with colorful ‘different plants,’ like flowers or ornamental grasses. You could even use new boxwoods in a round shape for contrast.

Create a continuous, undulating edge for the planting bed, and fill in with plants of an appropriate scale and color. Extend the bed idea to the far side of the driveway. This scheme could look good rather quickly because the foundation is already in place.

I also have a few architectural upgrades for you to consider. By adding a gabled air vent, bracketed front porch overhang and stained carriage-style garage door, the house takes on a new charm to go along with the new ‘closed-gap’ landscaping.

Thanks for asking, ———HOMEWORK

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Lizzy and Michelle work extremely hard selling St. Louis' finest homes all year long! Recognized as one of the top agent's at Laura McCarthy, they bring professionalism, an aggressive marketing style and enthusiasm to every sale! This team has experience in getting top dollar for your home!

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23 Picardy Lane • Ladue $975,000

23 4Picardy Lane • Ladue Bedrooms/3.5 Baths $xxx,xxx One of Ladue’s most sought-after neighborhoods!

This home sits on a large, level lot and is walking distance to Ladue Schools.

419 Polo Drive • Clayton $900,000 5 Bedrooms/3.5 Baths

A gorgeous, brick, three-story home located in one of Clayton’s finest neighborhoods.

Walking distance to the finest restaurants!

Call us today for a consultation on selling, or to discuss finding your dream home!

4440 Lindell Blvd. #403 • CWE $229,000 3 Bedrooms/2 Baths

In the heart of the Central West End, this beautifully updated unit has gorgeous views and is steps away from shopping, restaurants and more!

#4 Dromara Road - Ladue- $2,395,000 Sophisticated design and wonderful attention to detail unite and define this sublime sanctuary that sits on nearly 2 acres with custom landscaping, patios and pool. The classic home boasts gracious rooms orchestrated with exceptional millwork, raised paneling, custom arches and herringbone flooring, portraying an elegance that has been re-imagined for the modern era. The updated kitchen offers granite counters, polished stone floor, coffee station/wet bar and premium appliances; the elegant and formal dining room adjoins the kitchen. Breathtaking living room is accented with impeccable craftsmanship and inspired design. The master suite offers a luxurious bath, dressing room and spacious sitting room.

Additional features include a remarkable study with knotty pine, lower level family room, wine cellar, solarium with dressing rooms and bar, three-car heated garage and an expansive backyard.

12249 Ladue Road - Creve Coeur $1,299,000 Extremely private and wooded setting!

Within the 5,640 square feet of living space there are four bedrooms, including a main floor master. The lower level offers a spacious rec room, media room, bath and gym. Peaceful and tranquilâ&#x20AC;Ś.the perfect way to describe the 34 x 15 cedar screen-in porch. Additional features include three fireplaces, four-car garage and a most convenient location.

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12 Berkley Lane - Ladue - $975,000 Carefully designed, 12 Berkley Lane provides the duality of an historic structure coupled with sought-after lifestyle amenities. The ultra-gourmet kitchen offers features galore and is sure to delight even the most discerning of chefs. Entertaining space is in abundance courtesy of the family room with wide views of the grounds, as well as the walkout lower level with spacious rec room.

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5 Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond - Glendale - $1,490,000 This stunning Tudor manor home has been magnificently expanded and includes comprehensive updates and custom finishes that embrace the original architecture. leaded glass windows, hardwood floors, beamed vaulted living room with balcony, fireplaces in several rooms, gourmet kitchen, plus large screened porch off both the breakfast room and dining room are some of the delightful amenities.

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More and more people are considering Innsbrook for their second home. Nationally, vacation home sales in 2014 were at their highest level since 2006. Now is the time to start looking!

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I see 2015 being a stronger year for first-time home owners. The value of owning a home versus renting is so much greater, so purchase incentives are increasing.

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Our company saw the median sale price rise 8 percent in 2014. As the market continues to improve, this number will rise as well. Now is the perfect time to list your home.

8301 Maryland Ave., Ste. 100 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com PICTURED: ANDREA MORGAN, KRISTIN CONNELL, ANDY DIELMANN, KATHY CARTER & KERRY BROOKS

Lizzy Dooley & Michelle Moshiri LAURA McCARTHY REAL ESTATE

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE

TOWN & COUNTRY $1,350,000 2256 North Ballas Road

LADUE $749,000 3 Whitfield Lane

NEW LISTING GLENDALE $749,000 2 Gramercy Place

NEW LISTING CWE $360,000 410 N. Newstead, Unit 4E

LADUE $1,560,000 3 Oakleigh Lane

FRONTENAC $595,000 978 Chapel Oaks Road

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NEW LISTINGS 2 GRAMERCY PLACE, Glendale. This light and bright 5BR,

Open Sunday, January 11th

4.5BA home is nestled at a large corner lot at the tip of a cul-de-sac. Level yard with a salt water pool.

$749,000 17720 GREYSTONE TERR., Wildwood. $529,000. 12-2 PM

410 N. NEWSTEAD, UNIT 4E, CWE. Updated 3BR, 2.5BA condo with an updated cooks kitchen, newer floors and freshly painted. Heated indoor parking and a beautiful pool. $360,000

LOT 6 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

LOT 7 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

410 N. NEWSTEAD, UNIT 4W, CWE. 3BR, 2.5BA unit with

LOT 8 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

three sides of windows. Stainless steel appliances and granite

LOT 11 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

LOT 12 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

LOT 4 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$235,000

LOT 5 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$235,000

countertops Great views of the pool and garden.

$340,000

LuxuryCollection 9746 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$5,750,000

508 HERON COURT, St. Albans.

$2,995,000

BLUFFS OF ST. ALBANS, St. Albans.

$2,495,000

38 GLEN EAGLES, Ladue.

$2,350,000

10490 LADUE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$2,150,000

35 GLEN EAGLES DRIVE, Ladue.

$1,995,000

5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$1,695,000

395 HIGHWAY V, Troy.

$1,640,000

5925 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$885,000

2563 HERITAGE LANDING, St. Charles.

$259,000

201 KENDALL BLUFF COURT, Chesterfield.

$849,900

14 AUTUMN WOOD COURT, St. Charles.

$244,750

405 CONWAY GARDENS LANE, Creve Coeur.

$849,000

1040 GOLDEN ORCHARD DRIVE, O’Fallon.

$237,500

422 HEATHERMOOR COURT, St. Albans.

$799,000

544 SPRINGHURST PARKWAY, O’Fallon.

$230,000

719 FORBY ROAD, Wildwood.

$795,000

70 FLESHER DRIVE, Ellisville.

$189,000

11136 YELLOWSTONE DRIVE, Pattonville Schools.

$184,900

7021 TRAINOR COURT, St. Louis.

$139,900

7434 SALEEN COURT, University City.

$100,000

RESIDENTIAL HOMES 3 WHITFIELD LANE, Ladue.

$749,000

43 RIO VISTA, Ladue.

$749,000

10129 CONWAY ROAD, Ladue.

$699,999 $699,900

725 FAIRFIELD LAKE DRIVE, Chesterfield.

9960 HOLLISTON COURT, Ladue.

$649,900

410 N. NEWSTEAD AVE., UNIT 2S, CWE.

$375,000

231 ST. ANDREWS, St. Albans.

$639,000

7520 OXFORD DRIVE, UNIT 2W, Clayton.

$279,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION 318 WARDENBURG FARMS DR. Wildwood.

$7,700,000

$414,000

3 OAKLEIGH LANE, Ladue.

$1,560,000

978 CHAPEL OAKS ROAD, Frontenac.

$595,000

7515 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, #3S, Clayton.

$189,000

22 UPPER LADUE ROAD, Ladue.

$1,555,500

1623 ASHFORD OAKS COURT, Wildwood.

$589,900

541 ROSEDALE, #102, St. Louis.

$157,900

12 HILLVALE DRIVE, Clayton.

$1,495,000

30 VOUGA LANE, Frontenac.

$585,000

1509 HEDGEFORD DRIVE, UNIT 3, Chesterfield. $123,000

22 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,475,000

1425 WHEATFIELD LANE, Saint Albans.

$575,000

123 W. WOODBINE AVE., UNIT H, Kirkwood.

50 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,395,000

12674 CONWAY ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$550,000

2256 NORTH BALLAS ROAD, Town & Country. $1,350,000

17720 GREYSTONE TERRACE, Wildwood.

$529,000

17 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.

$1,325,000

11935 LILLIAN AVENUE, Des Peres.

$499,900

2019 SOUTH MASON, Town & Country.

$1,300,000 $1,195,000

791 BORDEAUX CIRCLE, Saint Albans.

522 DONNE AVENUE, University City.

$497,000 $469,000

1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

2829 STONINGTON PLACE, Frontenac.

$1,160,000

$465,000 $445,000

$600,000

$1,095,000

208 TIMBER TRACE, St. ALbans.

10432 CAPITOL PLACE, Frontenac.

303 WARDENBURG FARMS,Wildwood.

15 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

317 WARDENBURG FARMS, WIldwood.

$600,000

$92,000

LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS 302 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood.

$2,125,000 $600,000

10 COUNTRY LIFE ACRES, Village of Country Life Acres. $1,049,000

18879 BUCK RIDGE DRIVE, Warrenton.

$399,900

99 OLD FARM ROAD, Foley.

$499,500

803 SOUTH WARSON RD., Ladue.

$949,000

15 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, Ladue.

$379,000

1133 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$350,000

17709 SUGARBERRY COURT, Chesterfield.

$925,000

12 FOXBORO ROAD, Ladue.

$375,000

1138 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$350,000

8919 PINE ACRE ROAD, Ladue.

$874,000

8129 FLORENCE AVENUE, Brentwood.

$329,900

4174 COUNTY ROAD 856, Bunker.

$259,000

108 CLUB CREEK CT., Saint Albans.

$890,000

2513 TRENTON STATION, St. Charles.

$314,900

LOT 3 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

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$98,000

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES

224 TIMBER TRACE, St. Albans.

1975

GOVERNOR PLACE #2 LOT 46, St. Charles.

2015

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We are pleased to announce Laurie Busch has joined our firm.

TO ADVERTISE ACCOUNTING/TAXES NEED ACCOUNTING?

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Our Firm Focuses On Your Small or Mid-Sized Business Full-Service So You Have Time To Concentrate On Your Business Call Us at 314-888-9621 www.TomDunnCPA.com

WE NEED GOLD!!!

Also Jewelry, Diamonds & Colored Stones We will separate your real from costume.

Immediate payment since 1976.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

FIREWOOD

new daytime bridge game

Inviting Social and Beginner Players Weekly, Duplicate, on Thur (starts Jan 18), 2:30 PM at Hearth Room Café 265 Lamp n Lantern Village (Clayton & Woodsmill) For Details Visit www.jbridge.info or Call Jay Shah at 314 495 6093 Other games & Practice Session: Thur Eve, 6 PM

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RUNNING USED CARS Buying with Integrity for Over 30 Years Cash Paid On The Spot Call Sam 314-302-2008

CLEANING SERVICES SCRUBBY DUTCH CLEANING

ALL OAK FIREWOOD

Seasoned, Delivered and Stacked.

No Criss-Cross Stacking.

Not a Tree Service 314-808-3330

GUTTERS/ROOFING THE GUTTER GUY

Cleaning, Repairs, Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning Professional, Reliable & Insured No Mess Left Behind • Free Estimates Contact Tony 314-413-2888 thegutterguy-stl@hotmail.com

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HEALTHCARE SERVICES PRIVATE DUTY

Experience With Stroke, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Parkinson’s and Hospice Patients. 12 HR Shifts, Days or Nights.

Car. Good Cook. Reasonable Rates.

Trustworthy, Doctor Ref’s. 29 Yrs. Exp. Available NOW! Please call: Mary 314-276-8891

HELP WANTED STYLISTS WANTED

Rent a station in our convenient salon centrally located at 2514 S. Brentwood Blvd. Start the year off in comfort for you and your clients.

Stop in or call Jerry at 314-7535291

HOME HEALTHCARE

HAULING

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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314.631.1989 636.724.4357

“Helping people remain independent & safe at home.”

Family Owned & Operated Since 1983

314-849-4666 or 636-926-0555 www.scrubbydutch.com

BRIGHT CLEANING SPECIALIST We Specialize in Chandelier Cleaning

Affordable Cleaning for Any Budget.

Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, Move-in & Move-out Insured & Bonded Satisfaction Guaranteed Family Owned & Operated Call 314-426-3838 ***$10 OFF New Customers***

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Leaf Cleanup & Vacuuming, Fertilizing, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Work Member of BBB For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

PAINTING M & M CUSTOM PAINTING Interior & Exterior Painting, Staining, Powerwashing, Wallpaper Removal.

Insured and Free Estimates.

Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200

TREE SERVICES

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Removal, Brush Removal, Pruning, Plant Healthcare, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Over 40 Years Experience For a free estimate call 314-426-2911 or email us at info@buntonmeyerstl.com

For all your home training needs.

New Puppy, Puppy Mill, Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems.

OH, DON’T FORGET THE CAT!!!!

Call me, I can help.

Laura @ 636-456-9993

PIANO TUNING

Stump Removal • Trimming • Shaping • Removals • Cabling Spraying • Residential • Commercial • Plant Healthcare

636-391-9944

www.omnitreeservice.com omnitree@omnitreeservice.com Free Estimates • Certified Arborist Member Local & National Arborists Associations

MCGREEVY PIANO

Acupresure (Acupuncture Without Needles) Swedish/Deep Tissue/Shiatsu ARTHRITIS RELIEF DETOXIFICATION INCREASE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM 522 N. New Ballas Ste. 299 (314) 541-3502 YueMaMassageTherapy.com $60 For a 1 hr. Massage

Drapery Cleaning On-Site Pressure Washing And Much More Over 21 Years of Service 314-484-0128 BrightClean.net

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Commercial & Residential

---------Light Hauling--------We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or Purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales!

Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage LockerLeftovers!

THE WELL BEHAVED PET....

-Allen and Sally Serfas, Founders

Bonded • Insured • Supervised $10 Off For 1st Time Customers Free Estimates by Phone Satisfaction Guaranteed

SERVICES $ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $

PET SERVICES

GOT TRASH?

Call Rod; For Entire House Cleanout, Yard Waste Removal, Appliances, Hoarding Situations & More.

Reasonable Prices. Same Day Service.

314-713-HAUL (4285)

LAWN & GARDEN

Yue Ma has been practicing in STL for 17 yrs. (formerly at JCC for 14 yrs) She believes natural healing & deep relaxation follow her philosophy“Our body is like a river; all is connected.”

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HOME IMPROVEMENT REMODEL & REPAIR

Stay Tuned for the New Year Bill McGreevy Piano Technicians Guild 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

PLUMBING TONY LAMARTINA PLUMBING

Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Insured. Free Est. 38 Years Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511

A+ rated from BBB Serving St. Louis for over 30 years 314.965.9377 www.TonyLaMartinaPlumbing.com $20 off any service call Please present ad - Expires 2/10/15

LAWN & GARDEN

REAL ESTATE HAVE A LOT TO SELL?

Premier custom home development firm Michael Lauren Development LLC seeks suitable infill building lots in Frontenac, Ladue & Clayton. Developer will purchase your home “as is” and homeowner will pay no commission on the sale and can have close dates of up to 6 months. Call 303.898.3527

TREE SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

Trimming • Deadwooding Reduction • Removals Stump grinding • Year round service • Fully insured Contact Michael Baumann for a free estimate & property inspection at 636-375-2812 You’ll be glad you called!

VACATION PROPERTIES GULF COAST CONDO

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

REAL ESTATE

[SOLD] [ 63005 ] 2003 Wilson Ridge Lane | $468,000 | Pr/SqFt: $175.94 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Katherine Wienstroer

[ 63108 ]

[ 63130 ]

4907 Pershing Place | $382,500 | Pr/SqFt: $77.84 Coldwell Banker Premier Group | Agent: Toyin Oduwole

7272 Cornell Ave. | $350,000 Circa Properties | Agent: Christopher Thiemet

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7332 Cornell Ave. | $402,500 | Pr/SqFt: $134.98 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Sabrina Robb

237 Rosemont Ave. | $582,500 | Pr/SqFt: $172.03 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis | Agent: Pat Coursault

556 Purdue Ave. | $515,000 | Pr/SqFt: $193.32 Coldwell Banker Premier Group | Agent: Jack Breier

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7229 Kingsbury Blvd. | $793,000 | Pr/SqFt: $209.23 Elizabeth Real Estate Group | Agent: Steven Engel

1130 S. Geyer Road | $420,000 | Pr/SqFt: $152.45 Coldwell Banker Gundaker | Agent: Mary Vann

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602 Chelsea Ave. | $449,900 | Pr/SqFt: $192.51 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Sabrina Robb

15138 Clayton Road | $435,150 | Pr/SqFt: $125.30 Tom Shaw, REALTORS | Agent: Catherine Shaw-Connely

294 Parkland Ave. | $525,000 | Pr/SqFt: $258.88 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Jeffrey Warner

2769 Kehrs Mill Road | $550,000 | Pr/SqFt: $135.67 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Julie Drier

426 Fairwood Lane | $570,000 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Heather Johnson

1809 Winter Run Court | $550,000 | Pr/SqFt: $164.38 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-T&C | Agent: Etty Masoumy

133 E. Essex Ave. | $854,000 | Pr/SqFt: $272.32 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Advantage | Agent: Leslie Owens

[ 63105 ] 71 Aberdeen Place | $617,500 | Pr/SqFt: $252.14 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Nicki Herrington 8111 University Drive | $745,000 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Sabrina Robb 8130 Westmoreland Ave. | $1,560,000 | Pr/SqFt: $323.45 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-T&C | Agent: Carla Borgard

[ 63131 ] 25 Brookwood Road | $690,000 | Pr/SqFt: $311.09 Janet McAfee | Agent: Susan Hurley 1694 S. Mason Road | $730,000 | Pr/SqFt: $160.62 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Gail Wamser

[ 63141 ] 26 S. Spoede Road | $603,745 Laura McCarthy-Town & Country | Agent: Mona Green

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[ 63124 ] 5 Roan Lane | $725,000 | Pr/SqFt: $244.19 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Ted Wight

9327 Sonora Ave. | $612,000 Janet McAfee | Agent: Christine Thompson

3 Glocca Mora Lane | $1,500,000 | Pr/SqFt: $358.51 Laura McCarthy-Town & Country | Agent: Megan Rowe

[OPEN] HOUSES

>> sunday 1/11 << [ 63021 ] [ 63005 ] 17720 Greystone Terrace Drive $529,000 | 12-2 p.m. | 314.997.4800 janetmcafee.com

[ 63105 ]

885 Sugar Hill Drive | $279,500 | 1-3 p.m.

314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com

8025 Maryland Ave., No. 11E | $1,100,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com

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[ 63131 ]

58 Clermont Lane | $919,900 | 1-3 p.m.

314.569.1177 | lauramccarthy.com

3051 Thornbury Drive | $799,950 | 1-3 p.m.

314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com

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