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Type 1 diabetes, or T1D, is a chronic autoimmune disease that destroys insulin-producing cells

in the pancreas. It used to be called juvenile diabetes, but recent statistics show 85 percent of the 3 million Americans who live with it are adults, with 30,000 new cases diagnosed each year. The disease requires lifelong dependency on injected or pumped insulin. It strikes suddenly, affecting all bodily systems. Complications include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, nerve damage—and death. There is no cure. JDRF, formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, is dedicated to developing better treatments for the disease, preventing it in the future, and finding a cure. “We focus on translating research into life-changing ways to help individuals with T1D lead healthier lives,” says Marie Davis, executive director of the JDRF Greater Missouri and Southern Illinois Chapter. “By understanding the underlying causes of the disease, we seek to keep it from occurring in the future.” To achieve these goals, JDRF collaborates with a broad spectrum of academic and federal partners, corporations, and regulatory agencies. “We’re the only organization with the scientific resources, influence and strategy to better treat, prevent and eventually cure T1D,” Davis says. JDRF also provides support and education to individuals with diabetes and their families, advocates rapid access to new therapies and devices, and fights for treatment reimbursement for patients. The local chapter serves more than 3,000 families and raises more than $3 million each year for research and related education. As the world’s largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF currently sponsors $568 million in scientific research in 17 countries and funds more than 50 human clinical trials. Recent advances include an implant of encapsulated, insulinproducing cells that regulate blood sugar, freeing people with diabetes from daily insulin injections; an artificial pancreas system that delivers and monitors insulin, eliminating the need for frequent blood glucose testing; and ‘smart’ insulin, a drug that works only when needed. But life-saving research is costly. A major JDRF fundraiser, the annual Dream Gala, takes place May 2 at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch. The JDRF is dedicated to treating, preventing and curing diabetes. event, emceed by Russell Kinsaul of KMOV, is co-chaired by JDRF board member and volunteer Thanda Meehan and Daniel Meehan. Honorees include Edward Jones (represented by managing partner Jim Weddle), which will receive the Living and Giving Award for philanthropic community involvement, and Jay Wolfe Toyota West County (represented by Johnnie Andrawos), which will receive the Star of Hope Award for fundraising efforts on behalf of JDRF. “We hope everyone joins us for one of the most fun-filled parties of the year,” Davis says. “Our theme is Samba Dream, and highlights include pre-party samba lessons and the Fund A Cure auction, featuring many unique items and experiences. Our dream is to keep individuals with T1D healthy, help their families and, ultimately, find a cure. We’ve never been closer, but we can’t do it without steadfast support from donors who share our vision of a world without T1D.”

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Can anything stop a marauding shopper? If you thought the two outlet malls down yonder in Chesterfield Valley were sucking away all the business from Chesterfield Mall, think again. The pie slices aren’t getting smaller, the pie is getting bigger. CBL Properties, the Chattanooga, Tennessee, based owner of Chesterfield Mall and others—St. Clair Square in Illinois, South County Center, Mid Rivers Mall and West County Center—is adding retailers everywhere. When you take into account the six new stores coming to the mall or already there, Chesterfield is 96 percent leased, which causes one to wonder what the heck else could fit

and SAT college placement exams. Well, the young lady may have to share pantheon space with Cameron Kell of Kirkwood, who kicked major booty on an AP exam. The KHS senior is one of only seven students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP exam evaluating prowess in topics germane to U.S. government and politics. Looking across approximately 4 million AP exams in multiple subjects taken in 2014 by 1.5 million U.S. public high school juniors and seniors, only 285 students earned every point possible on an AP exam. That is, they had to answer every multiple choice question correctly and receive full points on the essay section. AP courses are college level, count toward college

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in there—a shoelace store? The lights are already on at Hibbett Sports and Test America, a market-research company. Lindbergh and 4evermen, two boutiques that carry men’s European fashions, are slated to open this month. Never heard of them? Reportedly they’ve set up shop so far only in Las Vegas, and what happens in Vegas … oh, never mind. By spring, Encore Shoes and an Ooh La La boutique also will have joined them. Last issue, we celebrated the academic exploits of the Parkway student who got perfect scores on her ACT

credits, and are taken seriously in terms of scholarship monies. Way to go! Jake Zimmerman of Olivette is running for state Attorney General. ‘Who?’ some may say. Why, he’s the fellow who became St. Louis County Assessor, a position that hadn’t existed before. And he has made some impressive changes, ruffling feathers along the way. We reported awhile back on the flap between Aberdeen Heights and the county over property taxes. As a nonprofit affiliated with a religious denomination, the well-to-do Kirkwood

senior living center claimed exemption from property taxes. An attorney by trade, Zimmerman maneuvered the company into a settlement whereby the portion devoted to skilled nursing care, about 20 percent of the property, would be exempt and the other 80 percent would be subject to property taxes. Kirkwood now has about $1 million a year flowing into its coffers, and Zimmerman has his sights on other concerns that claim one loophole or another. Perhaps we should hope he loses the 2016 election for the statewide office? We need his influence right here at home. He. Just. Won’t. Go. Away. A jury trial for Mark Furrer, the Sunset Hills mayor indicted for felony assault in last summer’s altercation with cyclist Randy Murdick, is set for December. That is a long way away for a city administration distracted from conducting regular business by trouble stemming from the man in the swivel chair. So, several aldermen looked into hiring an attorney to help them negotiate the process of impeaching Furrer, and last Tuesday (Feb. 10), the city council voted 5-3 in favor of the measure. Furrer is accused of running Murdick off the road in July after a verbal exchange. Murdick asserts Furrer swerved toward him, after which he tumbled, hurting his leg. Murdick says more than $700 damage was done to his bicycle. Both parties admit to yelling, at least. But hizzoner maintains his innocence, claiming Murdick was not obeying traffic laws and grabbed on to his car. First she was charged with selling fake tickets to a Bruno Mars concert. Then, she faked an illness after her arrest, wriggled away from authorities at the hospital, and was arrested a short time later. Now she’s accused of stealing cash from the Town & Country doctor’s office where she worked as a receptionist. Suffice it to say, this is one slippery knucklehead. Desiree—let’s use only her first name since she has already threatened to sue a TV station for defaming her— is accused most recently of making off

with patients’ cash co-payments to the doctor. She must have been pretty busy at the doc’s reception desk, because she’s on the hook for stealing more than $500 from the practice. Reportedly her rap sheet includes ripping off a pharmacy and forging checks. If she walks like a duck and talks like a duck, doesn’t that make her a duck? We wonder how she managed to finagle the job, much less scam about a half-dozen Bruno Mars fans on Craigslist, with about a half-dozen photocopied tickets to the very same seat at Scottrade Center. Well, isn’t it said that there’s a sucker born every minute? Ahh, Craigslist. I was going to buy a ladder on the site for $20, but when I called, somebody else already had snagged it. So it’s a legitimate business, of course. But many of the sellers are shady. So, caveat emptor, people. Note to self: Don’t ever buy anything on Craigslist from anyone named Desiree. It must be tough to be Cornealious ‘Mike’ Anderson of Webster Groves. You might remember Anderson as the fellow who was convicted of an armed robbery in 2000, yet never went to prison because of a clerical error. By the time the mistake was discovered, Anderson was a churchgoing man who had started a business and a family. Nevertheless, he went to prison until a judge applied his sentence to the time he had been living as a law-abiding citizen. He got out in May. A lot of luck and not a small bit of serendipity, you may say. But not for long. In a regrettable case of mistaken identity, Anderson appeared in the news again in November when he was jailed, suspected of a purse snatching at a White Castle in St. Louis. The victim and her boyfriend identified him as the perp. Anderson’s alibi? He was at another restaurant at the time of the crime. But the cops were so convinced by the couple’s positive I.D. that they didn’t consider further investigation. In the end, Mike Anderson can thank heaven for surveillance video. It was determined after a thorough investigation by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s office that The Lou’s finest had collared the wrong guy. And the office plans to go further

[ TT Trivia ] Where else besides Maplewood has the Lampert family done BBQ business in the metro? Last issue’s answer | NCADA stands for the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

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than just saying, ‘Oops,’ on behalf of the cops. Owning that the case never should have been filed, Jennifer Joyce, the city’s circuit attorney, has said she wants to apologize to Anderson in person. Meanwhile, if Anderson is so inclined, a suit over these egregious circumstances is one of the rare pieces of civil litigation that might actually make some sense. For anyone else who still mourns the passing of Memphis’ Best, the pulled-pork place long gone from Hanley and Manchester near Maplewood, a moment of silence please. (Hey—was that someone’s stomach rumbling?) A new BBQ restaurant, Lampert’s Q-Shack, has come to the ’Wood for good, let’s hope, and

you can smell that heady smoke wafting from near Walgreen’s at Manchester and McCausland. Again. The shack once was home to BJ’s, a quick ’cue place that always looked like it was going to close tomorrow. Well, tomorrow came one day last year when the folks who ran it just stopped showing up. The Lamperts have added a deck and covered patio seating, and serve the savory stuff from a walk-up counter Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For now. Come longer days and warmer weather, it will be open Monday through Saturday. Meanwhile, the lot once occupied by Memphis’ Best is still vacant. For years, the derelict restaurant building languished there looking much the worse for wear, its awnings hanging tattered. That seems like a choice parcel of commercial real estate. So, what gives?

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the[in]sider by karyn meyer

#ts smalltalk

A glimpse at what’s going on around St. Louis and beyond.

Each year, the American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region honors individuals in 10 different categories who bravely

responded to someone in critical need. The

2015 Class of Heroes will be recognized next month at The Chase Park Plaza. Claytonian Laurel Miller (pictured) is honored in the nurse category for her heroic, life-saving response to a man having a heart attack at The Grand Canyon. Miller is an ER nurse at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

St. Louisans say a lot in 140 characters. Check out the tweets of the town and join the conversation on Twitter using #TSsmalltalk.

2/1: Jasmine T. Willis @All_That_Jasz3 What hurt was watching Kurt Warner deliver the trophy to the patriots, I’m like you can’t be serious. #STL 2/11: Janelle Muehleisen @jmuehleisen My body hurts, but my soul feels so rejuvenated. Thanks, @LessThanJake for a stupid awesome #Stl show. 2/10: Brian Posnanski @Bpoz #Billikens looking through best I’ve seen them all year against a tough Dayton squad #stl 2/10: Allison Collinger @STLRocks #STL is: cool start ups, plant science world hub & the most important conversation of this generation. #SparksAreFlying 2/10: Emily@emkslone Enjoying another beautiful day out and about!! #STL

Kurt Deutsch (John Burroughs ‘84) continues to make his mark in the film and music industries. He served as

executive producer for the recently released film, The Last Five Years, starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan. He also produced the soundtrack. The screen adaptation of the cult off-Broadway musical is told almost entirely in song and chronicles a love affair between an up-and-coming novelist and a struggling actress. It will be released in local theaters Feb. 20. Also, Deutsch’s label, Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records recently won its third Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album for the Broadway show Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He served as the album’s executive producer.

Kudos to Gateway Greening, whose gardens harvested 193,000 pounds of food for the community in 2014!

It continues its work to eradicate hunger in the St. Louis area, supporting more than 200 community gardens that produce fruits and vegetables donated to Operation Food Search, St. Patrick Center, area churches, food pantries, homeless shelters and schools.

2/10: Catrina Hamid @bookswinefamily Just had the best French Dip I’ve ever had, at Cafe Cornucopia, downtown #stl. :) 2/11: Terri Krueger @photogal5 @Weatherbird Happy Birthday!! You don’t look old enough to be on a Smucker’s jar!! 2/11: Carrie Nenonen @CDNinSTL Good morning, friends! So nice to have the sun pouring through the windows this AM, isn’t it? #stlwx 2/10: Scar @goolander91 French breakfast in Clayton. Art museums. Lunch at peacemaker seafood ... #STL may be a movie. #ValentinesDay twitter.com/Town_and_Style

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Mosby Building Arts has

received two Best of Houzz 2015 awards

for design and customer satisfaction. Houzz, a leading online source for home remodeling and design, honors top industry professionals each year after surveying its more than 25 million users, which consist of homeowners remodeling and decorating their homes. Also winning Houzz ‘Best Of’ awards are local companies Studio|Durham Architects and ProCraft Fine Cabinet & Woodwork.

Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club co-founder Martin Mathews is getting a fond farewell to celebrate his retirement as the organization’s president and CEO. The Isley Brothers are set to perform a benefit concert for the nonprofit in his honor at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Mathews, who also will be celebrating his 90th birthday this month, has helped improve the lives of millions of children through his more than 50 years of service.

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Nonprofit ] News 1 | The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital

The annual illumination Gala to support cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center takes place April 11 at The Ritz-Carlton; special guest is Vanessa Williams. 1001 Highlands Plaza Drive West, Ste. 140 314.286.0600 givingbarnesjewish.org

Thank You.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter is proud to serve our local community, and was able to assist more kids, families, schools and community members than ever in 2014. None of this would be possible without the support of hospitals, foundations, board members, volunteers and community donors. Thank you for helping a child breathe easier. aafastl.org

2 | St. Louis Jewish Light

The Jewish Light holds its third annual PartyPalooza!, a party-planning showcase 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. The event is free and open to the public. Come meet exhibitors who will make your events special! 1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd. | 314.743.3662 | stljewishlight.com/partypalooza

3 | Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter

Join us March 28 for our 25th annual Orchid Affair at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel. Proceeds support the life-saving programs we provide to the community. 1500 S. Big Bend Blvd., Ste. 1S | 314.645.2422 | aafastl.org

4 | JDRF

JDRF Tee Up for a Cure tournament is coming Monday, June 22, at Boone Valley in Augusta. Foursomes are forming now, with only 28 available. We have an awesome time and it sells out quickly. Call 314.729.1846 or email abartholomew@jdrf.org. 50 Crestwood Executive Center, Ste. 401 | 314.729.1846 | jdrf.org

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sports standouts] by karyn meyer

[ the boy in the bay ] John Jaeger

A demonstration in gym class piqued Ladue Horton Watkins senior John Jaeger’s interest in rowing. “I just thought it was really cool,” he recalls. “And when we raced in class, I won and thought I might actually be good at it!” He showed up to the February Learn to Row for St. Louis Rowing Club and after his first practice, Jaeger officially joined the team. The rowers practice on Creve Coeur Lake; since it’s not wide enough to host races, the team usually travels each season to Columbus, Cincinnati and Oklahoma City to compete. “Spring season is 2,000-meter races, and fall is 5,000-meter races,” he explains. Jaeger, who is eager to talk about his sport of choice to anyone who wants to learn, explains that there are different classes of boats and two types of racing: Sweep racing uses one oar per rower, and skull racing uses two. “Our club races the eight-, four- and two-person sweep boats,” he says. It’s a sport that requires a lot of commitment. Practices are six days a week, two hours each day during racing seasons, and Jaeger says he likes getting there an hour early to help set up. Starting in November, the team trains inside on rowing machines called ergometers, ‘ergs’ for short, until the end of February, when the lake usually thaws. Varsity rowers spend the summer months on the boat with novices, preparing them for the upcoming fall season. “It’s always our goal to make it to Youth Nationals and compete against other club teams across the nation,” he says, which is achieved by placing in the top three at the Midwest Regional Championship in Cincinnati. “Ideally, we’d like to win a medal there, but it’s really hard. The eight-person sweep, one of my main races, is the most competitive event.” Finishes are always close. Jaeger placed fourth in that event at Youth Nationals two years ago and was less than a second away from a medal. He says he’s most proud of his two-person sweep race when he was trying to make the Junior Nationals team. “We were competing against guys who had just won the title in the eight-person sweep, and they only beat us by like 1.5 seconds,” he says. His accomplishments are great regardless; he just signed to row with Brown University, his top choice. “I’ve known I wanted to go to Brown since last year,” Jaeger says. “So I did a pairs race to really show off my technique and get recruited!”

talk to… [rachel thompson] MICDS junior Rachel Thompson is a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court. A member of the varsity squad since her freshman year, not only is she a valuable player, but she is also a respected teammate. Her coaches chose her as one of the team’s three co-captains, a position she accepts with confidence.

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How long have you been playing basketball? My parents signed me up in the third grade, and I just continued on from there. What is it about the sport that you love? I love the energy of the game, playing in front of a big crowd. It’s just a lot of fun. My teammates and coaches make it a great environment, very up tempo and energetic. What position do you play? Point guard. I make sure all my teammates are in the right place and know what play we’re running. I keep us organized on the court and keep players’ confidence up during the game. It’s also good to make sure we’re not getting too serious and are still having fun.

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[ born to dance ] Bobby Hoock

When Bobby Hoock walked away from his first Irish dance lesson at 8 years old, he told his mom, “I think I was born to do this.” That was in 2007, and currently, he is busy rehearsing in London, hoping to earn an official spot on Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games tour. It’s been quite the journey for the 17-year-old senior, who attended St. Mary’s High School when he resided in town. He got permission to finish his last semester online, which enables him to prepare for the professional tour. The fast pace of this style of dance is what captured Hoock’s interest. “I love how dancers can go from being very graceful to very intense in a matter of seconds,” he says. When he was at the Meghan Tomo School of Irish Dance in St. Louis, he practiced three times a week and ran or cross-trained seven days a week, which included weight-lifting, stretching and yoga. He also was on the varsity cross country team all four years of high school. His commitment has paid off from the beginning. “My very first time at Regionals and Nationals in 2009, I qualified for the World Championships in Scotland, and I made it two more years after that,” he says. “I placed 28th overall at the World Championships last year in London.” That competition also was significant because it’s when he sent in an audition tape for the Lord of the Dance tour. “I heard I had been accepted for rehearsals right before Christmas,” he says. His practice schedule changed dramatically with his new gig. “We’re rehearsing seven days a week up until the start of the tour,” Hoock says. “This is my first professional experience. The atmosphere with a large group of dancers is like a big family.” There are two different tours he can be selected for after rehearsals: One performs only in London, the other travels around Europe and South Africa. It’s always been a dream of his to dance with Michael Flatley, who will be involved with choreography and make special appearances. “No one has a guaranteed spot yet,” he says. “But once you’re in, you officially get hired by the company. I just want to keep performing.”

How is the team as a whole? What we do off the court shows through in how we play together, so if we don’t have chemistry, you’ll see it. Part of my job as co-captain is to make sure we all get along and are comfortable with each other; we don’t want any conflict. I help ensure we’re playing as a team and no one is being selfish with the ball. What have been your major accomplishments? There had been only two district championship titles in the history of the school’s basketball program, and we won the title both my freshman and sophomore year. After districts, it’s on to state, and we haven’t made it past sectionals yet. Our goal this year is to make it into the final four and fight our way to the state championship game.

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Students broke the Guinness World Record for the longest consecutive line of toothpaste tubes (collecting 1,800!) while also helping the local Circle of Concern food pantry. After touring the nonprofit’s facility, students wanted to create awareness about the shortage of personal care items at food pantries, specifically toothpaste since it can not be purchased using government assistance funds. They donated their tubes to Circle of Concern.

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Hawthorn Leadership School An all-girls charter school Hawthorn Leadership School is set to open in St. Louis this fall. As Missouri’s first all-girls public school, it will provide a college preparatory education to middle and high school students focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The 57,000-square-foot building is located at 1901 N. Kingshighway Blvd. MICDS

Dr. Salim Hawatmeh visited his alma mater to demonstrate the da Vinci Surgical System robot during Career Corner, a day when professionals visit middle school students to discuss career options. The robot provided a hands-on look at the changing world of medicine. Girl Scouts

Three local students recently received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the organization’s highest national honor, for spending at least 80 hours planning and implementing a large-scale project for a targeted community. Madeline McDonnell (John Burroughs graduate) initiated the reading program Love of Literacy at Lydia’s House; Emily Morrison (St. Joseph’s Academy senior) created her school’s first musical ensemble club; and Leah Rothberg (Ladue Horton Watkins graduate) enhanced the outdoor spaces at Rainbow Village. LIKE us on facebook! twitter.com/Town_and_Style

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Animal Camp Jamaica

Swim with dolphins at our 13-day travel/adventure program for campers 14 to 18. Spend your mornings in the ocean and your afternoons exploring the island, climbing waterfalls and shopping in local markets. Seven Palms Villa, Jamaica | 573.458.2125 | animalcampjamaica.com

Burr Oak Camp

The full-day camp for boys and girls (preschool to grade six) emphasizes swimming instruction and includes crafts, sports, woodworking and games. Extended day is available, and lunch is provided. Three two-week sessions run from June 8 through July 17. 755 S. Price Road | 314.993.4045, ext. 249 | jburroughs.org/summer-programs

Camp Westminster

Get ready for sports, art, music and lots of adventure! Camp Westminster, held June 1 through 26, offers a variety of half- and full-day summer camps for boys and girls in grades K through nine. 800 Maryville Centre Drive | 314.997.2900 | wcastl.org/campwestminster

Camp Whitfield

Camp Whitfield offers 5- to 12-year-olds a chance to move, sing, create and play. Campers enjoy field trips, arts and games. Additionally, sports camps give developing athletes access to Whitfield’s star coaches and premium facilities. Athletes learn fundamental skills and improve their play while having fun. 175 S. Mason Road | 314.415.1256 | whitfieldschool.org/summercamp

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Spend a week with us and experience what CBC is all about! More than 40 camps and enrichment courses for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys. Three one-week sessions beginning June 8. 1850 De La Salle Drive | 314.985.6095 | cbcsummeracademy.org

Churchill Center & School

One-on-one tutorials and auditory-visual math, language arts, motor skills, and art programs are available for children with specific learning disabilities. Program begins June 8. 1021 Municipal Center Drive | 314.997.4343 | churchillstl.org

COCA Summer Arts Camps

COCA’s Summer Arts Camps begin June 1, featuring new camps Let it Go, Let it Snow and Zombie Crawl, in addition to past favorites Broadway Babies and Makin’ Bacon. Registration begins Jan. 31. 524 Trinity Ave. | 314.725.6555 | cocastl.org

Community Camps

A variety of camps for age 3 through grade six that include arts and academics. New this year: Math & Science Camp and two theater camps in partnership with Stages. 900 Lay Road | 314.991.0005 | communityschool.com/camp

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Music programs for all ages (6 months to 18 years), including family camp, band, flute, string, composition, chamber music and individual lessons. Locations: Webster Groves, Chesterfield and University City 535 Garden Ave. | 314.968.5939 | webster.edu/cms

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A traditional full-day camp that emphasizes swimming instruction and includes crafts, sports, woodworking, and games. Lunch is provided. Extended day is available.

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Designed for girls in third through eighth grades and taught by CJA teachers, coaches and alumnae. For more information and to register, visit us at corjesu.org/camps. 10230 Gravois Road | 314.842.1546 | corjesu.org/camps

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Countryside offers summer programs for children ages 1 through 6. From June 1 through Aug. 7, the camp is 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (snack included) five days a week, with an optional afternoon session until 3:15 p.m. or extended day from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (lunch and two snacks included). Limited space available. 12226 Ladue Road | 314.434.2821 | montessori4children.com

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Creative weekly art camps for children and teens, ages 4 through 18. Art studios for hot glass, pottery wheel, metal jewelry, drawing, textiles, digital photography, graphics and more. High school camp with SLU and teen intern opportunities available. All camps taught by artist instructors. 6640 Delmar Blvd. | 501 N. Grand Blvd. | 314.725.1177 | craftalliance.org

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Come experience amazing things! Feed monkeys, pet a kangaroo, zoom down a zip-line, and help take care of our animals. Take classes in veterinary medicine or survival skills. ACA accredited. Rolla, Mo | 573.458.2125 | mosciencecamp.com

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Sports, arts, adventure! From June 8 through Aug. 7, there are dozens of one-week themed camps at Forsyth Summer Discovery for children ages 3-12. Also offered: early childhood program and extended day. 6235 Wydown Blvd. | 314.726.4542 | forsythonline.com

Gifted Resource Council

Choose from six great Summer Academies: Academy Americana; Ancient Academy; ECO Academy; Space Academy; Jr. Science Searchers and Math, Marvels & More. Extraordinary teachers, field trips, experiments, simulations, and a physical activity component. Three two-week, full-day sessions held at Crossroads College Preparatory School for students completing K through eighth grade. Before/after care available. 314.962.5920 | giftedresourcecouncil.org

For Boys Entering 6th, 7th and 8th Grades June 8 - June 26 Three 1-week sessions 8 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. Half-day and Full-day options

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meet Diane Compardo of Ladue | volunteer

by karyn meyer Q| How long have you been a volunteer? A| I joined the board in August 2009. Q| What made you interested in this particular cause? A| As a mother of three boys, I always wanted to get involved with an organization that helped children and where

I could really make a difference. When I was asked to join the board, the cause lined up with those passions and I was at a point in my life where I had time and resources to give. I didn’t realize how big a problem homelessness among youth in St. Louis was until I got involved with Covenant House. The key thing with Covenant House is that we expect every child who walks in the door to get on a path of productivity. The only way they can stay is if they commit to completing their education and finding employment through our resources so they won’t become chronically homeless adults. We give them a purpose and a reason for waking up.

Q| What kind of volunteer work are you involved with? A| I have many different roles, and it’s an extremely active board so our involvement goes well beyond meetings. I’m on the executive committee, which works closely with the board president to provide expert counsel to the executive director. I’m also board treasurer and chair of the finance committee, which makes me responsible for the physical health of the program. We do a monthly review of numbers and plan for our annual budgeting process. We have to be very in tune with dollars raised so we can expand programs needed by our youth. We have two major events every year, the Hall of Fame Gala (of which I’m co-chair this year) and the Executive Sleep Out (which I co-chaired in 2013). It’s fun to get dressed up and have a nice dinner at a gala, but for the sleep out, donors get to experience what these kids go through on a daily basis, what it’s like to be homeless. Local executives come to Covenant House for a tour of the facility and to meet with some of our youth. It’s a great way for them to hear these kids’ stories and really understand what we do. And then we hand them a sleeping bag and everyone goes outside for the night! It really makes people aware that kids in St. Louis are struggling.

Q| If you could do anything for the organization, what would it be? A| Covenant House has an open door policy, meaning we don’t turn anyone away.

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But once these kids turn 21, they ‘age out’ and can’t return. It’s so early to put them out on their own, and we would love to continue support into adulthood by providing an apartment complex and extended services. It’s definitely in our strategic vision and would be wonderful to do in a few years, but right now we want to make sure we’re doing the best for youth we currently have.

In the Words of covenant house: “Because of the leadership and dedication of board members like Diane, Covenant House has been able to make remarkable strides in the past 15 years, like expanding our services and moving all of our Missouri sites to one location. Diane brings her knowledge and passion for the organization to every meeting, and her professional insights have been invaluable during our transitions and periods of growth.” is a proud sponsor of the T&S Reaching Out awards

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« meet the covenant house board From left: Kathy Peterson, Monsanto; executive director Suzanne Wagener; Colleen Raley, Edward Jones Investments; Jon Nienas; Diane Compardo, Moneta Group; Vincent Sechrest, SSE; Marty Neville Hereford, Armstrong Teasdale LLP; and board chair Paul Kindl, Kindl & Associates. Not pictured: Dan Woods; Jim Klimt, Duke Manufacturing; Dave Ryan, Audi of America.

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Maid of Honor | Sophia Garozzo Bridesmaids | Gina Vitale, Angela Scopelianos, Maria Vella, Margaret Mooney, Lauren Vella, Erin Stephan, Caroline Barton, Meghan Dixon Best Man | John Paul Vella Groomsmen | Dominic Vella, Bennie Vitale, George Scopelianos, Ted Paletta, Jordan Reich, Michael Malashock, Ryan Edmundowicz, Brad Bené Flower Girl | Maggie Rose Vitale Bride’s parents | Michael and Marguerite Garozzo of Kansas City, Kansas Groom’s parents | John and Theresa Vella of St. Louis

by karyn meyer It’s an Italian love story that involves good food, big

families and lots of amore! Vince Vella had just returned from a trip to Europe with his dad after graduating from the University of Missouri to find a beautiful girl in his house. Gabriella, whose parents are of Sicilian heritage, was in town for a college internship at Charlie Gitto’s to learn the restaurant business. “My sister knew a good friend of hers from college, so they hung out a lot while she was in town,” Vince explains. “I got to know her very casually at first, since she was always over.” But by the time Gabriella returned to school at Oklahoma State University, things had gotten serious, and Vince asked her to keep him in her heart. She obviously followed his request, since they were engaged last year in Kansas City, where her family lives. “We went to Gram & Dun on the Plaza in Kansas City for dinner, and I ended up proposing on the street in front of the restaurant,” Vince says. “People started cheering for us; I was just kind of numb.” He had secretly asked his family to drive in from St. Louis for a surprise celebration at Gabriella’s parents’ house, and Vince says there was a lot of hugging, kissing and crying when they walked in. There were unexpected visitors for him, too. “When I went down to the wine cellar, my godparents were there waiting to surprise me,” he says. “My godmother is Sicilian and my dad is Maltese, so we all just drank lots of wine, ate great food and started talking details right away!”

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Since Gabriella’s dad is in the restaurant business (he was born and raised in St. Louis on The Hill), Vince says he is a huge help with knowing what it takes to orchestrate such a large affair, potentially up to 700 guests! A special part of any Italian wedding is the handmade cookies made by family and friends. “There will be a huge table just lined with platters, and everyone will get a box to take some home,” he says. Gabriella works at her family’s restaurant Garozzo’s Ristorante, in Kansas City, and Vince is an operations engineer and project manager for Young Innovations. He lives in Kirkwood, where the couple will reside after the wedding.

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When my son Jack announced his engagement, my friend gave me some great advice. She said: The wedding is not about you. I was thrilled when Jack asked me to tag along to look for a ring. Lordo’s showed him lots of options, including the most beautiful estate piece I’ve ever seen: it looked like something Daisy Buchanan would wear. I could not get it out of my mind. I talked about it, showed pictures of it and maybe even had a dream about it. Since this was a December engagement, a friend suggested I just buy the ring for myself, you know as a Christmas and early birthday present. So about 4 minutes later I arrived at a very crowded Lordo’s and they said, “Your son wants the ring?” “No, I want the ring.” They chuckled, sized the ring and off I drove thinking, OK, maybe the wedding wasn’t about me, but I managed to get a ring out of the engagement! A month or so later, my future daughter-in-law, Lisa, made me the happiest person in the world by saying the following: “Patty, you know the reality show, Something Borrowed, Something New? Well, I am interviewing to be on it and I’d like you to be part of the tape I need to submit.” I have always wanted to be on a reality show; Andy Cohen is my god. This was even better than the ring! The premise of this show is about a bride wanting to wear her mother’s wedding dress, but with some style modifications. She is flown to L.A., where the dress is remade and restyled to fit her. Now here’s where the tension comes in: She also has the option of picking a new dress selected for her by the show’s stylists. Lisa’s mom had worn her mother’s wedding dress, so this had the possibility of being a three-generation dress. To get in the mood for the taping, I pulled out my wedding dress. As I looked at it, I realized something I have always known: my wedding dress is a big fashion no-no. It is polka dotted and puffy, and includes a hat. It was in style for exactly one year, 1983.

There is no chance my daughter will be wearing my wedding dress. Back to the tape. It was heartfelt. It included the grandmother talking about how she found the dress in a magazine and placed it on layaway. Her daughter, Denise, talked of always wanting one of her girls to wear the dress; Lisa’s sisters reminisced about playing dress-up with it; and I, the crazy mother-in-law (wearing my wedding hat) mentioned how happy I was about the engagement and how I managed to get a new ring out of it. The next thing you know, all of us are doing phone interviews. The producers of the show loved the tape, and boy, did I take the interview seriously! I talked about how beautiful Lisa is. We discussed how cute her grandmother is and how flawless Denise’s skin looks. They told Lisa to keep her calendar open for dates in May. Then we waited. We waited some more. And then Lisa was told by the producers, “We have decided to go in a different direction.” What?!? Are you kidding me? Which direction are you going? And that’s when I realized we were not reality show material. Lisa’s family is too normal and nice. There was not enough drama—no threats that ‘she better wear the dress,’ no mention of not attending the wedding ‘unless.’ The craziest they would get with this wedding was me wearing an outdated wedding hat and talking about my ring. My dreams of reality show stardom were crushed. And that’s just fine. Because by son is marrying into a family that cannot get on a reality show, and that makes me very happy. Plus, I need to remember that both the wedding and this reality show are not about me. That said, if a reality show ever comes calling again, I will certainly put my crazy pants on and do what I need to do to become a member of the cast.

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by karyn meyer | photos by stephen seebeck You can tell family is very important to Meagan Arnold and Geoff Theodore. It is interwoven in many of the intimate wedding festivities that made up what Meagan describes as “the happiest day.” She wanted to keep it simple and special, and focused on loved ones. “We have no regrets,” she says. “It was all so relaxed and everything we wanted for that day.” Even their relationship started through close connections. The two exercised at the same gym but met through friends. “My girlfriend, whose brother works at the same fire department as Geoff, gave him my number. He didn’t want to come up to me when I was working out,” Meagan laughs. After a year of dating, she says they both knew it was meant to be. So during a relaxing weekend at her dad’s home in southern Missouri, Geoff surprised Meagan with a ring while they were watching the sunset on the porch. “I was completely shocked,” she says. Her dad had passed away recently and was buried on the property. “Geoff asked my brother for permission, but it’s like he asked my dad also when he proposed there.” Many family heirlooms were incorporated into the big day: for her engagment ring, Geoff used a stone in the engagement ring from a promise ring Meagan’s dad gave her mom; Meagan had a piece of her grandma’s wedding gown from 1947 made into a purse; and their cake topper was from her parents’ wedding. “We love to be outdoors, and the weather was perfect,” Meagan recalls. The cocktail-style party included a huge spread of hors d’oeuvres that she describes as “a colorful work of art.” Guests were free to walk around the gardens, and the band kept everyone on the dance floor. “The whole day was like out of a storybook,” she says. Meagan works as a hairstylist at Studio Branca Salon and Spa, and Geoff is a firefighter paramedic in St. Louis County. The couple resides in Richmond Heights.

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the blow-out party? Well, it might be a second wedding. While most first weddings tend to follow a template—the flowers, the cake, the bridesmaids, the videographer—the second time around, couples are less concerned with tradition and more into doing their own thing. Jennifer Van Luven of Chesterfield says getting married when you’re “older and wiser” has its benefits. The Chesterfield resident and mother of three planned a more intimate, laidback affair for her second marriage to Jay Van Luven. The two, who were friends in junior high, reconnected 25 years later when Jennifer’s sister was at a party with Jay and passed along her number. “I hadn’t seen or heard from him since 1986,” Jennifer says. “I thought I would never get married again, but he proposed just four months after we started dating.” Jay had spoken with Jennifer’s children before he popped the question at LoRusso’s. “We wanted to go away, but nowhere too far,” Jennifer explains. “We just wanted an intimate atmosphere, like a nice dinner party with our immediate family and a few close friends.” They chose St. Joseph’s, Michigan, for the casual affair on July 23, 2013. “My first wedding was huge; this was much more fun,” she says. “We were surrounded by who we wanted to be around.” Jay wore a seersucker suit, and Jennifer chose a simple white dress for the beach ceremony. They wanted the kids to be involved, so her 12-year-old son stood with the other groomsman, and her 10-year-old daughter served as flower girl. Her 16-year-old daughter and a close friend were maids of honor, each in casual dresses from J. McLaughlin. “Jay and I did vows together, and then the kids came up, and we all vowed that we would love and support each other as a new family,” Jennifer says. Jay took the lead on planning since it was his first marriage. “I had done it all before, so I didn’t mind that he was more into the preparations,” she says. “We rented a big outdoor patio that we decorated simply with Japanese lanterns and had an outdoor sit-down dinner with dancing and music. The celebration really lasted five days because everyone came into town early. It’s exactly what we wanted—a fun weekend party with close family and friends.”

Cara Hale, store manager, The Ultimate Bride « Now, more than ever, it’s anything goes. The overall trend is to go for a more chic fit that is closer to the body, like a slip dress. Most women pick something less formal and full. « Many choose gowns with straps or sleeves, which is becoming more popular even for first-time brides. It’s a lot easier for second brides now because what is ‘appropriate’ for them is actually what’s on trend. « Traditionally they choose a champagne, blush or dark ivory tone. « I don’t see many veils for second weddings, but women still wear something in their hair, like a beaded hairpiece with a short piece of tulle. « The bridal party is typically smaller, and it seems there is more involvement from the bridesmaids in picking out their dresses. The bride takes into account their opinion since the women are usually more set in their style. « Brides are not afraid this round to show more skin and embrace their sexy side, to just have more fun with it. A more casual venue is often conducive to this type of dress.

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Client: Meg Adkison of Chesterfield The Four Seasons staff was absolutely amazing. Our guests were able to enjoy the nice weather on the balcony, along with the large ballroom for dancing. One of my favorite touches was the chandelier lights switching to twinkling pink as the party started. I was very happy with the entire setting and experience during our September wedding. 999 N. 2nd St. 314.881.5800 fourseasons.com

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Client: Sarah Pisa Gano, formerly of St. Charles County Fleur de Lis Bridal was a breath of fresh air compared to many bridal stores I visited. It was a very personalized and professional experience without the overly pushy salesperson who squealed at every dress I tried. Kristin and Connie provided some guidance, but remained neutral, allowing me to make an independent decision. An added bonus: they close the store during your appointment to focus solely on you! 8109 Maryland Ave. 314.721.2457 fleurdelisbridal.com

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Client: Judy Kent of Town & Country Lyudmila is a fabulous tailor, and my family has relied on her expertise for many years, from hemming jeans to fitting ball gowns. Last summer she altered my daughter-in-law Ana's wedding dress, and created a fairytale look with the most stunning bustle I have ever seen! 9216 Clayton Road, Ste. 119 314.322.0602

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Client: Jessica Grib of St. Louis Novak Jewelers is a family business that is knowledgeable and passionate about their craft. Greg Novak helped my husband design my engagement ring. It’s such a great feeling knowing that no one else in the world has the same ring! 14442 Clayton Road 636.227.7225 novakjewelers.com

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Get lost in urban discovery. Separates and layers in a soft, mix-and-match palette can take you from day to night as you explore.

Wacoal convertible bra, $60 from Wacoal at Taubman Prestige Outlets Lafayette 148 lambskin leather jacket, $998, Joie leopard-print silk top, $158 Vince Kaya leather wedge mule, $395; all from Neiman Marcus Liverpool Jeans ‘Madonna’ legging jeans, $79 tortoise shell drop earrings, $20; from Ginger and Mary Ann Boutique Pietro Alessandro handbag, $150 from Ivy Hill Boutique Library of Flowers hand lotion, $28 from Mr. Guy Women’s San Francisco guide, $14.95 from Barnes and Noble

Haute Hippie silk asymmetrical wrap dress, $485 7 for all Mankind stretch five-pocket pant, $198; both from Neiman Marcus Margaret Elizabeth shield pendant, $230 from Lusso

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Most of us watched the Super Bowl from our family room couches. But Ben Newman was much closer to the action. As the special guest of New England Patriots running back Jonas Gray, he sat with the player’s family at University of Phoenix Stadium. Newman is a best-selling author, motivational speaker and performance coach whose latest book, Leave YOUR Legacy: The Power to Unleash Your Greatness, hits the shelves March 3. Gray and Washington Redskins linebacker Will Compton are just two among many pro athletes, Fortune 500 business executives, and other high-powered individuals who rely on Newman’s books, boot camps, teleseminars and coaching sessions for inspiration. “Clients like Jonas and Will are like family to me,” he says. His last book, Own YOUR Success, was ranked by CEO READ as one of the top business books of 2012, and the Napoleon Hill Foundation recognizes him as one of the world’s most in-demand speakers and thought leaders. His client list includes the United States Army, MARS Snackfoods, Boys & Girls Club of America, the St. Louis Cardinals and other pro teams, and Northwestern Mutual and other major insurance companies. He grew up in Ladue, mourning the mother he lost when he was barely 8 years old. Janet Fishman Newman was only 38 when she died. “She left behind a journal she kept during her illness,” he recalls. “One of the many things I learned from the courage and wisdom in those pages is that our circumstances in life are much less significant than our responses to them. She taught me that it was possible to live like a champion despite great adversity. I now share that message with others.” Newman is driven by a strong sense of purpose. “My mission in life is to educate, inspire and empower as many individuals as I can to discover their passions, dreams and

potential, so they can seek a greater vision for themselves,” he explains. “I help them identify the process by which they can achieve personal and professional success.” Leave YOUR Legacy, written in the form of a fable, shows readers how to progress from ordinary to exceptional by discovering their purpose. “The book illuminates the ben newman and jonas gray actions needed to create substantial, lasting change in your life,” Newman says. “It follows the main character, Pierce, on the ups and downs of his journey to greatness, from the first, shaky steps of initiating change and resisting old behaviors to reframing his thoughts and actions. Eventually, he comes to understand his legacy.” And what is Newman’s legacy? “My mother’s strength lives on through me, through my family, and through the work I do,” he says. “You don’t have to win the Super Bowl to be a champion, but you can work toward greatness in your own way. When you strive for excellence, you inspire excellence in others. That’s the lesson my wife, Ami, and I are teaching our children, Isaac and Kennedy Rose—just like my mother taught me.”

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[ Zydeco Blues ]

1090 old des peres road | 314.858.1188

[ amuse bouche ] THE scene |

New Orleans-y dining and music spot

THE CHEF | Wade Waller

THE PRICES |

$8 to $13 starters, $9 to $12 sandwiches, $11 to $25 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Creole Fisherman Stew, Stuffed Pork Chop, Blackened Salmon, Short Ribs

This longtime restaurant spot visible from the south side of Manchester Road at I-270 has been taken over by Ron Gordon, former owner of Wildhorse Grill, and turned into a Cajun/Creole bar and restaurant. On weekends (Friday and Saturday), live music is a big draw, with long waits possible for a table and a $5 cover charge. The space is one cavernous room with few decor elements—a large wooden bar, a mural of Blues musical greats, glass sidelights on one wall—making it more about the music and the jambalaya than the ambience. A big draw, no doubt, is former Eleven Eleven Mississippi chef Wade Waller. He has built a menu crafted around Big Easy cuisine that falls squarely into the category of comfort food, with homestyle dishes like shrimp and grits, blackened salmon, short ribs and stuffed pork chops. You will definitely find gumbo, po’boys, jambalaya and etouffe, but dishes like

mushroom risotto and scallop chicken pasta elevate the food here quite a bit beyond the typical Creole mold. The Creole Fisherman Stew ($25), which we shared as a starter, had intense and spicy seafood flavor. A generous fillet of mahi-mahi sat atop a bowlful of tomato broth with crab, shrimp, mussels and scallops. The Stuffed Pork Chop ($23), in the entrees column, was flavorful, with a nice serving of fresh crabmeat stuffing, but the artichokes and spinach promised on the menu were nowhere to be found. Fortunately, the side dish of sweet potato and apple hash made up for the mysterious omission; the cubes of sweet potato and apple were generously browned in oil and delicious. An accompanying house-made barbecue sauce was also good, full of sweet and spicy flavors. The Oyster Po’Boy ($12) had the requisite thick and flaky crust on the oysters and came with chipotle aioli

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Veloute | One of the five ‘mother sauces’ in French cuisine, the light-colored sauce has stock made with unroasted bones. Beignets | A deep-fried choux pastry dusted with powdered sugar that is popular in

New Orleans

Short Ribs | A set of ribs from the lower, ventral section of the cow, called ‘the short plate,’ which is located in front of the flank steak. While very meaty, these ribs are also very fatty.

— Jan S. of Clayton

The food was tasty, but the dining experience was compromised by the character-less, large, open room.

— Allen W. of Des Peres

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Johnson & Wales, College of Culinary Arts in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Favorite local restaurant favorite cookbook

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on a nice hoagie bun. You get a choice of sides, and I had some very good creamy slaw. Excellent was the Short Ribs meal ($23), three thick slices of the richly marbled meat, which were admirably lean for this cut. They had enough fat to be flavorful, but not so much that we were eating mouthfuls of grease. And the dish’s sides worked well: bitter greens to tone down the fat and red pepper grits to add some spice. Similarly well-paired was the Blackened Salmon and its accompaniments: roasted spaghetti squash, broccoli and charred onion veloute. The fish had a good sprinkling of peppery spices and was cooked just to tender. The squash strands were buttery, and the broccoli was a bit crunchy. All were enhanced by the creamy white sauce. Beignets with raspberry sauce ($5) made a fitting end to the meal: cakey, dense and delicious.

The French Laundry Cookbook by Thomas Keller

Most Memorable Dining Experience

A seafood place in Cape Canaveral. We sat on the dock and ate seafood appetizers for about 3 hours.

Guilty Pleasure Food

Raw oysters on the half shell; I could eat a dozen at a time.

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The Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis Beauty Buzz, a fundraiser for The Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis, has finally arrived. Guests will join hosts Carol Voss, her daughters Julie Catron and Wendy Brumitt, and her daughter-in-law Tricia Voss (pictured), in cocktails from the Zodiac at Neiman Marcus, beauty bars, makeup giveaways and more. Beauty Buzz takes place Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m. in Neiman Marcus Plaza Frontenac.

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Jewish Family & Children’s Service

The eighth annual Tree of Life Society celebration was hosted by Jewish Family and Children’s Service to honor the agency’s significant donors and further its mission to develop and support programming to assist St. Louis area at-risk youth, seniors and families. Pictured: Debbie Lefton, Erin Schuver, Laura and Michael Silver, Mike Lefton, Steve Schuver, Greg Yawitz

They fixed my heart. So he could melt it. St. Louis - Stuttgart Sister Cities

After hosting a fundraiser, St. Louis–Stuttgart Sister Cities presented St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church with a $1,500 donation to support the growing need in Ferguson for basic non-perishable foods and household items. Pictured: Roy Leimberg, Rev. Steve Lawler, Susanne Evens, Bob Case

Parkway West High School

Over a two-week period, social studies students at Parkway West High School collected more than 4,800 food items and $1,400 for Circle Of Concern Food Pantry, which assists low-income West County families.

St. Louis Breast Cancer Coalition

The St. Louis Breast Cancer Coalition hosted National Breast Cancer Coalition president Fran Visco, at a public discussion of the ‘Breast Cancer Deadline 2020’ initiative, which aims to prevent and end breast cancer by 2020 through education and research funds.

Learn how The Heart and Vascular Center got Colleen back to the things that matter most at

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new & noteworthy ] 1 | Distinctions

Look glamorous in your mother-of-the-bride or -groom gown from Distinctions, the shop with the largest selection of special events gowns in the area. Let our experts help you find the perfect gown for that special day. 12354 Olive Blvd. 314.434.5445 | distinctionsinfashion.com

9 | Right Bath

Now is the right time for a new bathroom, whether you are simply looking to update a few things or hoping to create an entirely new space. Right Bath can remodel your bathroom in just one week! 645 Leffingwell Ave. | 314.909.1820 | rightbath.com

10 | The Exercise Coach

The Exercise Coach offers personal training in a high-tech fitness studio on bio-adaptive computerized equipment, perfect for busy professionals and baby boomers. 235 W. Lockwood Ave. | 13456 Clayton Road 314.764.2451 | 314.548.2178 | exercisecoach.com

2 | Savile Row Custom Clothier & Shirtmaker

New and exclusive to Savile Row: Clothier Belts. Each belt is handcrafted using the finest materials, custom stitching and interchangeable buckles. Plus, personalize with your wedding date or a message for the perfect groom or groomsmen gift! 8101 Maryland Ave. | 314.721.7848 | savilerowstl.com

11 | The Restaurant at The Cheshire

The Restaurant at The Cheshire now offers a '5 for $10' lunch promotion. Every week it features five select lunch menu items for $10 or less! 6300 Clayton Road | 314.932.7818 | restaurant-stl.com

3 | Sign of the Arrow

Wooden divided children’s plate available in several different designs. 9814 Clayton Road 314.994.0606 | signofthearrow.com

12 | Amini’s Galleria

Don’t let good times and barbecues sneak up on you! Now is the time to come pick from our great selection of noteworthy patio furniture. 17377 Chesterfield Airport Road 636.537.9200 | aminis.com

4 | Gladys Manion Real Estate

We are happy to announce that Gladys Manion is bringing 3-D tours to the luxury home buying experience! 8227 Maryland Ave. | 314.721.4755 | 3Dtourstl.com

5 | The J Jewish Community Center

A Polar BodyAge fitness evaluation, available free to members, is a high-tech process that assesses your fitness age and delivers a plan to help you feel and look younger. Creve Coeur & Chesterfield | 314.432.5700 | jccstl.org

6 | Arlene Lilie Interior Design & Sohaila

We offer custom tables made to your specifications: Select your base style, top and size for a quote at Arlene Lilie Interior Design. 4739 McPherson Ave. | 314.367.4000

7 | Jazz St. Louis

Jazz St. Louis is pleased to announce new shows over the next few months at Jazz at the Bistro, including piano legend Ramsey Lewis, local favorites Denise Thimes and the Bosman Twins, and much more! 3536 Washington Ave. | 314.571.6000 | jazzstl.org

8 | McKnight Place

McKnight Place is thrilled to welcome executive chef Anthony Lyons to our team. His cooking philosophy requires using the best ingredients possible to create healthy, delicious meals for our residents. 2 McKnight Place | 314.993.2221 | mcknightplace.com

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13 | Kodner Gallery

In honor of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s new exhibition of George Caleb Bingham (1811-1879) works, Kodner Gallery is featuring a selection of paintings and prints by the Missouri master. 9650 Clayton Road 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com

15 | Wacoal Outlet Store

14 | Saint Louis Art Museum Presents Art in Bloom

16 | Ooh La La Home Furnishings

Florists and St. Louis celebrities compete in an epic floral battle during Iron Florist, a new event at Art in Bloom: 7p.m. Saturday, March 7. Tickets are $10. One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park 314.721.0072 | SLAM.org/bloom

Saving has never been this easy! Buy one bra at 30 percent off, and get a second bra at 50 percent off. Now through Feb. 22. Wacoal outlet only. Prestige Outlets at Chesterfield 17017 N. Outer 40 Road | 855.216.5446 This chair is crafted in a light, rustic cherry wood, featuring traditional design elements and gentle distressing. Additional items in this collection also available. 17701 Edison Ave. 636.532.3353 | oohlalahomefurnishings.com

17 | The Ben Newman Companies

The power to unleash your greatness ... Learn to live a truly exceptional life with the help of author, speaker and performance coach Ben Newman. In Leave YOUR Legacy, see firsthand how to drive impact by changing perspective and connecting to life’s purpose. 7733 Forsyth Blvd., Ste. 1100 info@bennewman.net | twittter: @ContinuedFight

18 | Thorn Studio

Unique floral arrangements designed by Ann Rabbitt, Aifd, Cfd. 6924 Morganford Road | 314.808.0706 thornstudio.net

19 | European Wax Center

European Wax Center specializes in comfort body waxing. Find out how our exclusive four-step wax method promises gorgeous skin with a lot less ‘ouch.’ First time? Your first wax is on us! waxcenter.com

20 | Winter Opera Saint Louis

Love, war, deceit and revenge abound as Winter Opera presents Verdi’s Otello. 8 p.m. March 6 and 3 p.m. March 8 at Skip Viragh Center for the Performing Arts at Chaminade. $35-$55. 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 314.865.0038 | winteroperastl.org

George Caleb Bingham (American 1811-1879), The Jolly Flatboatmen, Hand Colored Engraving, 18 x 24 inches

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Jerry Vogel and Bobby Miller in imagining madoff

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by donna parrone the art of storytelling has its origins in the simple act of one person speaking directly to an audience. Upstream Theater’s newest offering, Bashir Lazhar by Quebecois playwright Evelyne de la Cheneliere, continues that tradition. In the skillful hands and voice of St. Louis favorite J. Samuel Davis, the story unfolds. Lazhar is a French-Algerian political refugee who is quickly hired to replace a teacher whose students have been traumatized by her death. In the end, his unorthodox methods gain him neither job nor refuge. Davis expertly leads us through the tale and leaves us to wonder whether the discussion of violence in an effort to heal can be more distressing than the seminal event. Kudos go to Davis, director Philip Boehm and musical artist Farshid Soltanshahi. Another gorgeous bit of storytelling happens at The New Jewish Theatre with Imagining Madoff. Playwright Deb Margolin gives us her poetic conversation between Bernie Madoff (the outstanding Bobby Miller) and fictional poet and Holocaust survivor Solomon Galkin (Jerry Vogel in one of his best performances in years.). Miller’s Madoff is arrogant and lustful, scorning any harm he causes, but in a scene where Galkin has him don the tefillin, we see he fears being bound and trapped. Miller gives Madoff such depth that we cannot see him as only evil. Vogel has the most expressive passages, and between his precise, lovely accent and elegant acting, the play becomes a fascinating discourse on poetry, religion, desire, evil, God and trust. “Life is for planting trees in whose shade you never expect to sit,” says Vogel’s character. Operas tell stories in song, usually in a language I don’t speak, and when I started attending Winter Opera Saint Louis, I finally understood the allure. The first show in the season, Le nozze di Figaro, had the most impressive production values. The latest contribution, Pietro Mascagni’s L’amico Fritz continues those strong values with outstanding voices in the leads: general director Gina Galati as Suzel and Jorge Pita Carreras as Fritz. The duo were at their best when singing together, especially delightful in ‘The Cherry Duet.’ One could wish for more story here; Mascagni’s opera is a bit thin in the libretto. Embarrassment is hardly a provocative passion, but the ensemble perseveres, and the ticket is the charming pairing of Galati and Carreras. Finally, there was an old story with a new twist when the Fox presented Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. In some modern updates, there were no more good king and queen of the land. They are dead, and in their place is an evil tyrant who wrests land from the poor while the prince (Andy Jones) is away on his extended quests. A champion arises in Jean-Michel (David Andino) who, together with Ella (Paige Faure) and his girlfriend Gabrielle (Kaitlyn Davidson), is finally able to bring his message to the prince. William Ivey Long’s costumes were a riot of color, and the choreography included the whirling set pieces danced by the ensemble, obviously having a ridiculous amount of fun.

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g n i t s at Home] Ho Academy Awards party by stephanie zeilenga We’re far from the storied hills of Hollywood, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the Oscars with a So-Cal-inspired shindig! Invite your closest pals over for a night of celebrity gossip, red-carpet fashion and sappy acceptance speeches.

The Scene

Channel Hollywood Boulevard with gold, sparkly stars hung from the ceiling and roll out a red carpet to greet guests. Create a DIY photo booth by hanging red or gold material, and have guests pose with a variety of fun props—a fake microphone, wacky sunglasses, an Oscar statue, feather boas and top hats. • Mix in a little Venice Beach by placing a few kitschy, blow-up palm trees around the buffet table and in room corners.

The Swag Printable Oscar ballots are available online—have enough handy for guests to each fill one out before the awards begin. Give one point for each correct guess. Give the female high-scorer a sweet swag bag with glam nail polish, red lipstick, a mini bottle of wine or champagne, an assortment of movie theater candy and a gift card to the movies. For the male winner, swap out the makeup and champagne with a bomber beer, male-specific moisturizer and high-end hair cream. Something Sweet

What would a night at the movies be without sweet and salty snacks? Purchase movie theater popcorn boxes or bags, rent a popcorn machine and keep the buttery treats flowing all night long. • For something sweet, serve up a tiered tower of classic movie theater treats: Rolos, Dots, Swedish Fish, Goobers, Jujubes, Red Vines and Milk Duds. Theseare available in concession-style boxes at most grocery stores.

SPRING TOURS Something Savory In-N-Out Burger is iconic West Coast eats. While the beloved fast food chain doesn’t have any nearby locations, Food Network does have a copycat recipe online. Serve in slider form (make sure to include the ‘animal-style’ sauce), and serve with other fresh nibbles: crudites with hummus, caprese dip and guacamole with chips. • Chinatown is another iconic part of L.A., so serve a fun twist on a favorite takeout appetizer: crab rangoon. Make homemade, star-shaped wonton crackers and serve with a crab rangoon dip and sweet and sour sauce. • Turn up the glam with a few classic cocktails. Serve Manhattans, Sazeracs or martinis.

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[ movies ]t&s saw it! still alice

2/22-5/17/navigating the west: george caleb bingham and the river

Saint Louis Art Museum | Free | slam.org Head back to the days of westward expansion with famous Missouri artist George Caleb Bingham and his scenic paintings of a developing America.

2/20–4/3 Contemporary Women Artists XVII: Reimagining Femmage Women’s Caucus for Art – St. Louis Chapter | Foundry Art Centre | wca-stl.org

Now–2/28 The Pursuit of Happiness by Danielle Spradley

Hoffman Lachance Contemporary | Noon–3 p.m. Friday & Saturday | Free hoffmanlachancefineart.com

2/21 Meghan Grubb: House of Stories

Gallery 210 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday | gallery210.umsl.edu

Many may not want to deal with this less-than-uplifting topic, but Still Alice presents a reality of modern-day life. And it does so with tremendous sensitivity. Choosing to use a relatively young (50-year-old), vibrant woman to show the heartbreaking progression of dementia makes us pay more attention. We don’t have the pat self-reassurance of thinking to ourselves: Well, she’s really old. The film shows a Columbia University phonetics professor just at the cusp of realizing something is not quite right. A professional wordsmith, she finds herself occasionally unable to complete a thought verbally. When she looks around and has no idea where she is at the end of a routine jog, she

assumes she has a brain tumor. The truth is just as insidious: early-onset Alzheimer’s. The rest of the movie focuses on her attempts to retard the decline, remain a relevant member of her family, and make peace with the diagnosis. Julianne Moore’s performance is remarkable, as we read the inner turmoil at every turn on her face. And Kristen Stewart, who I will forever think of as the vampire girl, also did a nice job.

Should You See It? A resounding, yes! This,

more than any clinical description or pop magazine article, shows us what goes on in the hearts and minds of people—at any age—when they realize they are losing their humanity. —D.W.

Viewed at Landmark Theatres Plaza Frontenac

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T&S academy award picks BEST PICTURE: The Imitation Game SUPPORTING ACTRESS: BEST ACTOR: Benedict Cumberbatch Patricia Arquette (Boyhood) (Imitation Game) DIRECTING: Richard Linklater BEST ACTRESS: Julianne Moore (Boyhood) (Still Alice) PRODUCTION DESIGN: Interstellar SUPPORTING ACTOR: Mark Ruffalo FILM EDITING: American Sniper (Foxcatcher) ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Nightcrawler FOREIGN FILM: Ida

seen on the screen ALSO IN THEATERS

NOW on dvd

OPENING FRIDAY

Classic of the week

Jupiter Ascending | Fifty Shades of Grey Kingsman: The Secret Service Red Army | The Duff | McFarland, U.S.A. Hot Tub Time Machine 2

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now–3/8 the winslow boy

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Browning Mainstage at the Loretto-Hilton Center $24–$80 |repstl.org The question of the the rights of the individual against the power of the state is addressed through the tale of Ronnie Winslow and his expulsion from military school.

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21/children’s china: celebrating culture, character and confucius

2/21 & 2/22 Giselle

The Magic House | $10 magichouse.org Embark on an overseas adventure without leaving St. Louis at The Magic House. This interactive exhibit details the story of Confucius, the inspirational teacher and moral leader who is still a hero to Chinese children.

Now – 2/27 Or,

2/23 & 2/24 Story Hour–Let’s Talk About Bears!

Now–3/1 Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf St. Louis Actors’ Studio | The Gaslight Theater 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday | $35–$40 | stlas.org

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Nightcrawler | Laggies | Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Royal Opera House: Andrea Chenier - live Tivoli Theatre | Feb. 22, Noon

[ music ] 24/hozier

8 p.m. | The Pageant | $25 | thepageant.com Irish blues musician Hozier emerged atop the American music scene with his hit ‘Take me to Church.’ Religion and experience are the pillars of his self-titled debut album.

Whole Foods Town & Country | 10 a.m. | Free 636.527.1160

2/19 Celtic Thunder

7:30 p.m. | Fabulous Fox Theatre | $45 – $75 | fabulousfox.com

2/22 Portland Cello Project

8 p.m. | The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill | $12.50–$15 | pagan-stl.com

2/24 Low Cut Connie

8 p.m. | The Demo | $10 | thedemostl.com

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Mary Cagle and daughter Kim Urban

care with heart SLUCare Physician Group by tony di martino

Heart disease, the leading cause of death for American women, claims nearly

500,000 lives each year—about double the number of deaths caused by all cancers combined. SLUCare Physician Group has assembled a team that treats all phases of cardiac disease. It’s part of the Center for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care at Saint Louis University Hospital, which combines specialists from the traditionally separate areas of general cardiology and cardiac surgery. “At the Center, experts from both fields can talk with patients at the same time, if need be, instead of bouncing patients from clinic to clinic,” explains SLUCare cardiac surgeon Dr. Dawn Hui, assistant professor of surgery at SLU School of Medicine. “About 40 percent of our cardiac surgery patients are women, and they appreciate this collaborative approach.” It’s less stressful for patients and families—and easier for doctors to review patient information with each other, she notes. “I focus on diseases of the aorta and aortic valve, which can have a genetic component. Before I send a patient’s family members to SLUCare cardiologist Dr. Lisa Alderson for screening and treatment, I can discuss their history and risk factors with her.” Alderson, assistant professor of cardiology at SLU School of Medicine, says women often feel more at ease with a female doctor. “Women with heart problems don’t always have the same symptoms as men, so heart attacks can go undetected until it’s too late,” she says. “A female doctor knows the right questions to ask, and understands the stresses in women’s lives that can lead to heart issues.” Some women acquire heart disease along the way; others are born with heart defects, Alderson’s specialty. “Today, pediatric cardiologists can save many infants with congenital defects, but they often have issues as adults that require a lifetime of careful management,” she says. Alderson is among the first to seek board certification in this growing field, recently recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Kim Urban, a 38-year-old mother of two, was born with an atrial septal defect, a hole in her heart that can result in heart failure. “I felt fatigued, my heart would race and I would sometimes pass out,” she says. After the hole was repaired, she still had ongoing problems caused by the defect. “But since I’ve been seeing Dr. Alderson, I’ve never felt better,” she says. “She regulates my medications and makes sure I’m OK. She’s so caring and easy to talk to, I even referred my mom to her!” Urban’s mom, 63-year-old Mary Cagle, recently was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm that can lead to strokes. “I was scared to death when my heart would speed up and skip beats,” she recalls. After thorough testing, a noninvasive procedure to regulate her heart beat and the right meds, she’s healthy. “It’s such a relief,” she says. “I’d always been leery of doctors, but the SLUCare team changed my mind. Kim and I are in good hands.”

SLUCare Physician Group’s cardiac team practices at Saint Louis University Hospital, University Tower on Brentwood Boulevard and SLUCare Des Peres on Dougherty Ferry Road. PICTURED ON THE COVER: Cardiologist Dr. Lisa Alderson and cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Dawn Hui. For more information, call 314.977.4440 or visit slucare.edu/femaleheart. Cover design by jon fogel | Cover photo by slucare

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Heart Felt by Becky Slatin

It can be hard to understand the condition of your heart, that muscular organ so crucial to your health, until it’s too late. Once you’ve had a heart attack, well, that’s a wake-up call. But the smarter route is prevention. so what can we do to keep the all-important heart pumping regularly—before, or after, a heart episode?

THE DEADLIEST DISEASE “Although we have made great strides in reducing death from heart disease, it still kills more people than every type of cancer,” says Dr. Richard Lee, SLUCare cardiac surgeon and co-director of the Center for Cardiovascular Care. “Prevention is the first thing you should think about before there is a major problem.” As with so many health issues, when it comes to the heart, the patient is the person most responsible for its health. “The No. 1, 2 and 3 ways I tell patients to strengthen their heart is not to smoke,” Lee says. He also urges them to keep a close eye on their cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure, which, if needed, can be controlled through lifestyle modifications and medications. After all, the factors we have the most control over are exercise, eating healthy, managing stress, sleeping and alcohol intake.

He adds that only two lifestyle changes raise the good (HDL) cholesterol, which removes bad (LDL) cholesterol from the arteries: exercise and small amounts of alcohol. Lee adds he likes to see exercise every day, even if it’s for short time periods. “Everyone should commit to increasing his or her heart rate,” he says. “Your heart is just a muscle. If you want to get your legs stronger, you walk; you have to use the heart muscle to make it stronger, too.” THE FOOD FRONT Pearson recommends the Mediterranean diet, which includes two to three servings of fish a week, fresh fruits and vegetables in abundance, legumes, and nuts and oils, particularly olive oil. He says meat and dairy should make up very little of the diet. “The worst thing we can eat is added sugar and processed foods,” he says. “Everyone should avoid sugar, in particular sugar-sweetened drinks and highly processed foods that come in bags and boxes.” Yes, there are some heart-healthy benefits of alcohol, but both Lee and Pearson stress moderate use. The American Heart Association recommends one to two drinks per day for men and one for women— that can be beer, wine or liquor. “More than this may increase the risk of health problems, including for certain types of cancer,” Pearson says.

Preventing heart disease When it comes to the risks that lead to heart disease, there are factors you can’t change, like genetics, age and gender. But you can change your lifestyle and diet, and you should never underestimate how great an impact that can have.

CARDIAC FITNESS = PHYSICAL FITNESS Atherosclerosis, or plaque build-up in the arteries, can lead to a heart attack or stroke and is often the most common worry among patients, says Dr. Anthony Pearson, cardiologist and director of St. Luke’s Echocardiography Lab. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a healthy BMI (body mass index—a number calculated from weight and height) is 18.5 to 24.9. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight, and a BMI of 30 or higher is in the obese range. People in those categories have an increased likelihood of health problems. “When it comes to exercise, I recommend 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobics, which is about 30 to 40 minutes per day, at least four times a week, on a treadmill, bicycle or walking rapidly,” Pearson says. “For optimal weight management, some form of weight training or isometric exercise should also be part of the regimen.”

DE-STRESS! “Stress can increase your blood pressure, which can make it harder for your heart to pump blood,” Lee says. “Everyone needs to find a way to decrease their stress.” For some, this might mean exercise, while others prefer yoga, meditation and prayer, which are all good stress relievers, he says. Making sure your body is resting properly through a good night’s sleep also is important, Pearson adds. He recommends a minimum of seven hours, with eight hours optimal.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women, even though it is commonly thought of as ‘a man’s disease,’ according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But symptoms in men and women can differ dramatically, despite some similarities.

Knowing the DIFFERENT, BUT THE SAME Chest pain is the most common symptom in both genders, although men report it more frequently and it might not be as prominent in women, says Dr. Robert Armbruster, a cardiologist and partner with Advanced Heart and Vascular. He adds that women may describe the common symptoms of shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, but they also may report serveral less common symptoms, such as fatigue, dizziness and palpitations. Understanding women’s cardiac health and the prevention of coronary heart disease has grown over the years. “The key to having good cardiovascular outcomes for women is early recognition and treatment. Failure to understand a woman’s symptoms can lead to unnecessary delays and worse outcomes,” Armbruster says. “Many recommendations that pertain to men also are applicable to women, but there may be subtle differences that require physicians to tailor their care.”

After a heart attack A heart attack is a life-changing event. It can be a very emotional time for patients, who are suddenly faced with their own mortality, and for families—for the same reason.

«After Heart Attack« So what should you do following a heart attack? And what steps can you take to prevent another one? “First and foremost, if you think you are having a heart attack, get to an emergency room as soon as possible by calling 911 and not going by car,” warns Dr. Robert Ferrara, a cardiologist with Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular. Nearly 50 percent of those who start to experience a heart attack outside of a hospital don’t make it, so it is critical that care begin in an ambulance when possible, he adds. Once patients have arrived at the hospital, the initial treatment involves immediate restoration of normal blood flow with a stent or, in lowrisk situations, medication treatment, explains Dr. David Sewall, a cardiologist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. “Then the patient will be thoroughly evaluated for personal risk factors that may have predisposed them to the heart attack,” he says. Once they have an understanding of their personal risk factors, the patient should focus on mitigating those risk factors, with the goal of preventing the progression of coronary artery disease and future heart attacks or events, he adds.

«THE NEW NORMAL« “For individuals who are left with normal or only mildly impaired heart muscle function, they can expect to return to full activity,” Sewall says. “Depending on the individual risk factors and the overall strength of the heart muscle, there may be some restrictions.” Both Sewall and Ferrara stress the importance of being involved in a cardiac rehab program led by experienced cardiac nurses and therapists. These are highly trained to meet both the physical and emotional needs of heart attack survivors. “A cardiac rehab program is important for patients because once they have left the hospital, they often are nervous about what to expect and what they can do,” Ferrara says. “They gain confidence with the support of fellow rehab patients who have experienced the same thing, and they don’t feel alone.”

«REDUCING RISK« Once a person has experienced a heart attack, understanding what needs to change is imperative to both recovery and preventing a future event. “If a heart muscle is weakened, you can’t strengthen the muscle, but you can improve what is left by making it more efficient through exercise, diet and lifestyle changes,” Ferrara says. He has seen a pattern during his career in which individuals who have suffered a heart attack and truly control and modify their risk factors live out their lives without another heart event. “A heart attack often is a motivator to make healthy lifestyle changes that, if adopted, leave the individual healthier and happier with an improved long-term prognosis,” Sewall adds. “Involving your close family and making it a mutual effort, with buy-in from everyone, is almost key to making the lifestyle adjustments that can prevent progression and future events.”

differences IT’S ALL ABOUT LIFESTYLE Dr. Lynne Seacord, associate professor in the division of cardiology at Washington University Heart Care Institute in West County, shares the results from a recent study released by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. “The study found that women with a healthy lifestyle — those who didn’t smoke, had a healthy body mass index, exercised and followed a healthy diet — had an extraordinarily low chance of developing coronary heart disease,” she says. Unfortunately, only a small minority of the women in the study actually had this healthy lifestyle. A real problem lies in the fact that two-thirds of American women are overweight, which increases their risk for developing hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes, as well as heart disease. “We must reverse the rate of obesity, and it starts at a young age with our parenting,” she adds. KNOW YOUR BODY There are certain cardiac risk factors women should be aware of. “Women who experience pregnancy-related complications such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia will be at higher risk of hypertension, coronary artery disease and stroke later in life,” Seacord points out. “It’s important that women are aware of this and physicians ask about this history as their patients reach middle age.”

The risk of cardiovascular disease is higher in men at any age than it is for women, but the gap significantly narrows after menopause. This is true for both natural menopause and when a woman undergoes bilateral oophorectomy (ovary removal), Armbruster adds. Why the cardiovascular risk increases is unclear, but he says there are a number of contributing factors, including the alteration of glucose and lipid metabolism, which results in increased LDL (bad cholesterol) and blood sugar levels, as well as evidence that vascular inflammation increases. THE ROLE OF HRT While there was some thought that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) would help protect post-menopausal women, large clinical trials have not only revealed no benefit, but also shown that supplementation can cause harm, Armbruster says. Seacord adds that while estrogen lowers LDL and total cholesterol, we know that benefit (as well as estrogen’s good effects on bone density) is offset by hormone replacement therapy’s effect of increasing the risk of blood clots — including clots in the legs, lungs and heart. “The Heart Association does not recommend HRT to prevent the development of heart disease or to affect lipid levels,” she says.

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the steps at-home gel manicure by marylyn simpson Gel manicures are like mini investments.Yes, they cost more than a regular manicure, but on average, they last twice as long. But who says you have to go to a salon to get a good one? Save yourself a trip (and a few dollars) and check out these simple steps for getting a great at-home gel manicure. Step 1: Buff, file and cut your nails and shape to your preferred style. I like short and square nails for a clean, polished look. Step 2: Apply a base coat of

Gelous Advanced Nail Gel Coat to each nail. Gelous forms a thick barrier between the nail and polish, creating firmer, healthierlooking nails.

Step 3: Pick your polish. Unlike

nail salons, which have a limited selection of gel manicure colors, if you choose to do an at-home gel manicure, you can use any color or brand. Apply a thin layer of polish, and let dry for 3 minutes.

Step 4: Apply another layer of Gelous base coat and let dry.

Step 5: Apply another layer of nail polish and let dry.

Step 6: Apply a layer of Dior Gel Coat topcoat. The quality is exceptional and will help extend the life of your manicure by several days. Step 7: Apply the final layer of Gelous and let dry 15 minutes for a flawless, finished look.

Pro Tip: Unlike salon gel manicures, at-home manicures can be removed with regular 100% acetone nail polish remover. If you are looking to remove a salon gel manicure, dip 10 cotton balls in 100% acetone nail polish remover. Use a nail file and buff the topcoat of your nail polish to help break it down. Wrap each cotton ball around your nail with 2-by-2 inch pieces of foil. Let sit for 20 minutes. Remove the cotton balls and foil and gently peel the gel polish from the bottom. It will save you a trip to the salon and save your nails from the harsh buffing tool used to remove gel polish.

trap [parent sapping a child’s Creativity by dr. tim jordan

Three-year-old Tony was encouraged by his grandfather to take things apart. By age 5 he was using tools like soldering irons to build stuff and by age 14, he was creating and selling computer programs, heralding adult inventions that have revolutionized the electronics industry and the world. I worry that today’s budding inventors won’t have the opportunities and freedom to explore and invent like Tony did. Kids need time to pour themselves into the creative process, to experience those flow moments when they are so engaged that they lose track of time. Busy schedules packed with activities don’t allow for this. Creative, original thought often springs from daydreaming, when we aren’t distracted. Author Ken Robinson has a great quote related to this topic: “If you are not prepared to be wrong and make mistakes, you will never create anything original.” That means we have to let kids make mistakes, get frustrated, maybe even fail as part of this inventive process.

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Many adults who became inventors were labeled ‘different’ as kids, often being teased or excluded. They really did see the world differently, and this set them apart because their original and unique approach to things was not valued. Sometimes creative kids hide their talents for fear of being shunned. Ask a classroom full of 5-year-olds, “Who is an artist?” and you will get a sea of hands wildly waving. By fifth grade, you might see a third raise their hands, and by high school, a few embarrassed ones. We really don’t value artists, musicians and dancers nearly as much as the athletes and those excelling in the three R’s. In a lean economy, it is the arts programs that get cut, never the football program. A high school senior interested in art colleges is usually smothered with lectures about starving artists and not being able to make a good living. The comedian Louis C.K. shared in a Rolling Stone interview last year that he learned to do his creative writing at a computer with no internet access, because

in his moments of writer’s block it was too easy to get distracted. He worries that kids today are not willing to go through the frustrating times that can result in the greatest new ideas because it’s too easy to click onto the next, more interesting thing. Kids need to be given down time to avidly pursue things they are interested in. It’s only when they are fully engaged in their passions that they will be willing to put in the 10,000 hours that Malcolm Gladwell, in the book Outliers, found people had invested to become masters of their craft. I want kids to rediscover the love of learning that is inherent in the pursuit of knowledge, and to play games and sports for play’s sake and for the fun involved versus seeking national championship banners. Left to their own devices, kids are natural born learners: curious, ready for adventures, self-motivated, and bearers of vivid imaginations. Perhaps our job as parents is to get out of their way and allow them a more soulful childhood.

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T&S home 4352 Austin Pass Drive ] by karyn meyer listing price | $1,385,000 listing agent | julie pfeifer of boutique realty Natalie Vacca and her husband knew

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they needed a house with some run-around room since they have three young children. The spacious home on Austin Pass Drive fulfilled everything on their checklist, so it was an easy decision. “I grew up in Chesterfield, but we knew we could get more house for our money in St. Charles,” Vacca says. “And this was our dream house because it had everything we wanted, so it just worked out perfectly.” The location is still close to everything the city offers—Vacca says from the Page Extension she can get to 141 in 10 minutes—but has all the benefits of living further west. “The Katy Trail is literally in our backyard,” she says. “We can walk to it.” The grand entrance made quite the impression on them when the family walked through for the first time. “That’s definitely the first thing that sold me,” Vacca says. “But my favorite area is the basement. There is a really cool brick landing at the bottom of the stairs, and we spend so much time in the playroom down there. It’s all about toddler time!” Other popular areas with the kids are the theater room, where many Disney movies have been shown on the big screen, and the master bath. “The previous homeowners renovated the master bathroom, and I always had all the kids in there with me,” she laughs. “They could all pile in the shower or bath at once, and they got a kick out of the bidet!” The Vacca home was automatically the first choice for any extended family gathering, so they served as hosts for numerous events. Like always, the kitchen was the main gathering space, no matter if it was a large group or just the five of them. “The one thing we did to the kitchen was have the cabinets custom-painted,” Vacca says. The only other renovations were in the backyard, where they replaced the pool, added a large grassy area with trees, and revised the concept of the pool house. “It was used as a gym before, so we made it into more of a lounge-y, cabana area,” she notes. Since Vacca is pregnant with their fourth child, they are hoping to find something in the Chesterfield area with five bedrooms all upstairs, instead of one in the basement. “I’ve always wanted to move back to that area because that’s where I spend all my time anyway,” she says.

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508 HERON COURT, St. Albans.

$2,995,000

719 FORBY ROAD, Wildwood.

$795,000

1040 GOLDEN ORCHARD DRIVE, O’Fallon.

$237,500

38 GLEN EAGLES, Ladue.

$2,350,000

11136 YELLOWSTONE DRIVE, Pattonville Schools.

$164,900

12 UPPER LADUE ROAD, Ladue.

$2,150,000

7029 MITCHELL AVENUE, St. Louis.

$102,500

10490 LADUE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$2,150,000

10 OVERBROOK DRIVE, Ladue.

$1,749,000

3 WHITFIELD LANE, Ladue.

$749,000

5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$1,695,000

43 RIO VISTA, Ladue.

$749,000

12 HILLVALE DRIVE, Clayton.

$1,495,000

2 GRAMERCY PLACE, Glendale.

$724,000

22 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,399,000

5291 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE.

$689,000

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

224 TIMBER TRACE, St. Albans.

$647,000

791 BORDEAUX CIRCLE, Saint Albans.

$497,000

17 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.

$1,325,000

231 ST. ANDREWS, St. Albans.

$639,000

768 BORDEAUX CIRCLE, St. Albans.

$419,900

2019 SOUTH MASON, Town & Country.

$1,300,000

1623 ASHFORD OAKS COURT, Wildwood.

$589,900

725 FAIRFIELD LAKE DRIVE, Chesterﬁeld.

$399,000

729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

$1,195,000

1425 WHEATFIELD LANE, Saint Albans.

$575,000

410 N. NEWSTEAD, UNIT 9S, CWE.

$399,000

2829 STONINGTON PLACE, Frontenac.

$1,160,000

12674 CONWAY ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$550,000

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

$355,000

252 GAY AVENUE, Clayton.

$1,099,000

522 DONNE AVENUE, University City.

$469,000

200 S. BRENTWOOD, UNIT 3A, Clayton.

$349,900

15 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

$1,069,000

410 N. NEWSTEAD, UNIT 4W, CWE.

RESIDENTIAL HOMES

4129 OREGON AVENUE, St. Louis.

$49,000

3206 NORTH DAKOTA STREET, St. Louis.

$43,000

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES

$465,000

$999,000

1215 MISSISSIPPI AVENUE, Lafayette Square.

$450,000

1163 MILL CROSSING, UNIT 304, Creve Coeur.

$298,900

17709 SUGARBERRY COURT, Chesterﬁeld.

$925,000

230 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans.

$449,000

7515 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, #3S, Clayton.

$188,950

$2,125,000

302 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood.

$600,000

303 WARDENBURG FARMS,Wildwood.

$600,000

317 WARDENBURG FARMS, WIldwood.

$600,000

1133 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$350,000

1138 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$350,000

4174 COUNTY ROAD 856, Bunker.

$259,000

LOT 3 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

LOT 6 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

LOT 7 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

LOT 8 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

LOT 11 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

LOT 12 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

LOT 4 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$235,000

5 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$235,000

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$98,000

678 ADDA ROAD, Labadie.

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208 TIMBER TRACE, St. Albans.

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52 WILLOW HILL ROAD ~ OPEN SUN 1-3

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460 TWIN CREEK ROAD ~ OPEN SUN 1-3

$644,000 Exceptional 5BR/3.5BA home, newer kitchen, baths, finished LL. Private lot on cul-de-sac.

671 SPYGLASS SUMMIT DRIVE ~ UNDER CONTRACT

$585,000 Gorgeous 3BR/2.5BA Villa, new baths, updated kitchen, exercise room, office, fab LL. Attn to detail thruout.

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$525,000 3BR/2.5BA, 2,319SF on 3/4 acre. At the end of quiet cul-de-sac. Lots of beautiful trees.

7301 CORNELL AVENUE ~ UNDER CONTRACT

$439,000 Old World Charm, New World Updates.4BR/2.5BA.

5060 MILENTZ AVENUE

$139,900 Charming brick bungalow located on a quiet one-way street. 2BR/1BA/1,075SF, detached 2-car garage.

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3051 THORNBURY DRIVE

$799,950 Family home 6BR/4.5BA, main floor master suite, hardwood floors, finished walk-out LL & pool.

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KIRKWOOD / BALLWIN / DES PERES 477 LONGFELLOW AVENUE

12 RAUSCHER DRIVE

$625,000 Sophisticated & urban. 3,400SF, sweeping views, luxe baths, gourmet kitchen, teak floors & terrace.

$1,095,000 Premier 3- acre setting w/ pool. 10,000SF custom. 6BR/6BA, walk-out LL. 3-car garage. As-is.

$179,000 New paint, carpet & air handler (heat & air) in 2014. Approx 1200SF, 2BA, rooftop pool, 24-hr doorman.

$669,000 3BR/3BA. 4,000SF. Stark carpet. Gracie wallcoverings. Gated comm. w/ pool, poolhouse..

200 SOUTH BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD, #19C LADUE / CREVE COEUR/ OLIVETTE 10123 WINDING RIDGE ROAD

$3,000,000 3 acre Ladue estate with lighted tennis court. Circle drive. 6BR/9BA/9FP, 4-car garage. 10,000 SF.

2120 SOUTH WARSON ROAD

$2,450,000 Exquisite, in design home featuring main floor master, pool, screened lanai & 4-car garage on 3.3 acres.

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5 COLONIAL COURT ~ UNDER CONTRACT

$420,000 2BR/2.5BA home on a cul-de-sac, fenced yard, walk to Clayton, Ladue school district.

34 CRABAPPLE COURT

$289,000 3BR/2BA. Ladue schools. Remodeled designer kitchen, granite countertops, 1-car garage.

HUNTLEIGH / FRONTENAC 18 GLEN ABBEY DRIVE

408 SOUTH WARSON ROAD

$2,300,000 Private Ladue estate on nearly 3 acres. 5BR/6.5BA, pool, & indoor basketball court.

9710 & 9714 LITZSINGER ROAD

$1,750,000 2 lots totaling 4.74 acres in heart of Ladue, backing to Old Warson Country Club.

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TOWN & COUNTRY/ CHESTERFIELD 17290 COURTYARD MILL LANE

$217,000 4BR/2BR Kirkwood charmer in desirable neighborhood. Hardwood floors and fenced yard.

UNIVERSITY CITY 516 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE ~ UNDER CONTRACT

$649,000 Rare 4BR/3.5BA U-City home w/open floor plan, walk-in closets, 2 master suites. Partially finished LL.

CENTRAL WEST END / DEMUN 20 PORTLAND PLACE

$2,000,000 Three-story Federal style home. Completely updated and restored to perfection. A work of art.

FRANKLIN COUNTY 2271 TALON COURT

$5,750,000 Exceptional estate w/ exceptional views atop the Bluffs of St. Albans. 10,000+SF of living space.

SAINT LOUIS COUNTY 3909 FILLMORE STREET

$1,100,000 Beautiful 3BR/3.5BA SW corner unit. 2,414+SF. Glen Alspaugh kitchen, large picture windows.

$1,600,000 5,500SF/4BR/5BA, Ladue schools. Open plan, gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, end of quiet cul-de-sac

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$199,900 Charming 2-family. Great for owner/occupant or convert to single family home. 2,800+\- total SF.

$749,000 NEW PRICE 2 Moorlands condos. Unique architecture with modern amenities. 3BR/2.5BA.

$1,295,000 Modern 4BR, 4F & 2H bath, 1+acre w/ pool, waterfall & hot tub. 3-car garage, partially finished LL.

$874,999 2 story with 4BR/5BA, fin. walkout LL, granite pool, waterfall, spa, outdoor FP, deck, covered patio.

$159,900 Charming bungalow, 2 beds/1.5 baths, beautiful new kitchen, partially finished LL, 2-car garage.

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11239 MOSLEY HILL ~ UNDER CONTRACT

14855 BROOK HILL DRIVE

5737 WINONA AVENUE ~ UNDER CONTRACT

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homework] Dear Homework,

We need a new driveway and additional parking. We have contemplated adding space in the front with a new, wider sidewalk to the door. We are not sure what the best solution is. What are your thoughts, as well as any updates you might suggest for curb appeal? Thanks, Driveway Dilemma

Dear Driveway Dilemma,

I think creating a parking area for visitors is a great idea. Not only will this eliminate guest cars from blocking access to the garage, but it is also a gracious way to lead people to your front door. I would widen the drive at the end of the walkway and edge it with handsome pavers. I also would straighten out the front walk to be parallel with the façade and use the pavers again or exposed aggregate concrete. Next, I would border the parking area with an easygoing, unchipped hedge that could be a variety of evergreen plants or even azaleas. I would plant liriope (grass) at the curb and taller, ornamental grasses behind the hedge. I would also tidy the planting adjacent to the house, connecting the plants into a continuous thought. Finally, should you ever need a new roof, adding one that had more color variegation and texture would greatly add to the curb appeal. Hope these suggestions intrigue you.

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31 WESTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB | WESTWOOD 5 BEDROOMS, 5½ BATHS $1,250,000 Dramatic two-story entry, sweeping staircase, gleaming terrazzo floors & rich moldings provide the wow factor.

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4540 LINDELL #401 | CENTRAL WEST END 3 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $479,000 Gleaming hardwood floors greet you as you enter this timeless, front-facing condo with inspiring views.

414 FOXBROOK DRIVE | LADUE SCHOOLS 4 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $455,000 Stately two-story home boasts more than 2,800 sq ft of living space. Situated steps from serene Beirne Park.

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12502 TRAMMELL COURT | CREVE COEUR 4 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $329,000 Spacious two-story traditional home boasts gleaming hardwood floors & is situated on more than a half acre.

8023 STANFORD AVENUE | UNIVERSITY CITY 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS $324,900 Located on a beautiful street, this warm & inviting home is meticulously maintained with appealing new upgrades.

775 WENNEKER DRIVE | LADUE 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $312,500 Once in a lifetime to buy this beautifully rehabbed home in the Ladue School District & close to Clayton.

7443 STANFORD AVENUE | UNIVERSITY CITY 3 BEDROOMS, 1½ BATHS $289,900 This light-filled charmer is sure to please, offering a great location & lots of recent improvements.

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A bountiful garden, like most things in life, begins with a solid foundation, and soil is the key to a garden’s foundation. All gardens can benefit from a little TLC before planting. Testing, 1-2-3

Before getting out your garden spade and planting, you need to know the basics about soil. A good first step is a soil test. This test, conducted by your county cooperative extension service, will provide information about nutrients available in the soil, as well as its pH or acidity. Test results provide information about plant food and fertilizer needs, taking the guesswork out of what to add to the soil. It’s also important to understand texture; is it sand, clay or silt? Knowing this gives you a good idea of how well the soil holds and retains nutrients. To determine texture, take a golf ball-size lump—if it falls apart, it’s too sandy. If it holds its shape, it has too much clay.

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Once you get the soil test results and determine the texture, you’re ready to get your hands dirty and start improving the soil. First, add organic materials. These help a soil that is high in clay drain better, or it can help a sandy soil retain moisture. Compost is a great organic material for this step. Next, add fertilizer and lime as determined by the soil test results. Be sure to apply only the recommended amounts and no more. Be careful not to work the soil with hand tools or tillers while it’s wet. Even walking through soil when it’s wet can lead to compaction.

Maintaining the soil

Don’t let your hard work go to waste: Maintain the health of your soil throughout the year. Microbes digest and burn up organic matter, so you’ll want to continue adding organic matter, to keep the soil healthy. I find my cares really melt away when I get some dirt under my nails. I hope these soil foundation tips get your soil in tip-top shape so you, too, can find relaxation in your garden.

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[ 63304 ]

1745 Briarmanor Drive | $232,750 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 janetmcafee.com

243 W. Washington Ave. | $289,900 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 janetmcafee.com 821 Rolfe Drive | $410,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

[ 63124 ]

8919 Pine Acre Road | $874,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 janetmcafee.com 52 Willow Hill Road | $839,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 gladysmanion.com

4 Oak Park Court | $949,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 gladysmanion.com

4352 Austin Pass Drive | $1,385,000 | 2-4 p.m. | 314.266.2520 boutiquerealtystl.com

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11900 Conway Road | $449,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com 7401 Teasdale Ave. | $430,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 janetmcafee.com 1608 Forest Aire St. | $525,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 gladysmanion.com

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