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1042 Wings Road, Saint Albans Offered at $4,475,000.

29 Upper Ladue, Ladue Offered at $2,300,000.

65 Briarcliff, Ladue Offered at $1,025,000.

9435 Ladue Road, Ladue Offered at $1,525,000.

7 Upper Price Road, Olivette Offered at $869,900.

326 North Meramec Avenue, Clayton Offered at $649,000.

The Crescent, Unit 301, Clayton Offered at $955,000.

15 Woodcliffe Road, Ladue Offered at $699,000.

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9137 Moritz Avenue, Brentwood Offered at $330,000.

816 South Hanley Road, Unit 8A, Clayton Offered at $299,900.

920 Chelsea Avenue, Glendale Offered at $289,000.

200 South Kirkwood Road, Unit 222, Kirkwood Offered at $249,900.

5786 Westminster Place, CWE Offered at $198,500.

816 South Hanley Road, Unit 6B, Clayton Offered at $189,000.

200 South Kirkwood Road, Unit 321, Kirkwood Offered at $159,900.

7532 York Drive, Unit 2E, Clayton Offered at $154,000.

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HEALTH EDITOR [ MARY JO BLACKWOOD] is a widely traveled registered nurse and health educator with 30 years experience writing about health issues.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR [ JULIE STREILER ] graduated from Drury College with a degree in Studio Art and served as longtime creative director at a local publication.

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Photographer [ Bob Wilcox ] holds a Ph.D. in Theatre and Drama from University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a fixture on the local theater-review scene.

is the sommelier at the prestigious Saint Louis Club and holds Advanced Sommelier Certification.

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Society Photographer [ Margaret Rambo ] is a beloved fixture on the St. Louis charity scene, where she covers galas and other events.

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STYLE EDITOR [ SUZY BACINO ] is a freelance makeup artist/stylist who has been in the fashion industry for more than 20 years.

Senior Editor [ Tony Di Martino ] is the former senior editor of Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion. She also was an editor at St. Louis Magazine and The Riverfront Times. food critic [ Jonathan Carli ] is a dedicated foodie who has studied all things culinary, survived Boot Camp at the CIA, and written about food for the past seven years. (incognito) Contributor Contributor [ Charlie Brennan ] [ Bill Beggs ] is heard weekdays has been writing from 9 to 11 a.m. everything from on Newsradio 1120 courts to sports KMOX and seen every since the days of Thursday evening on typewriters.

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sales exec. [ Tracy Gillespie ] was the West Coast account manager for Natural Health and Fit Pregnancy magazines.

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[ letter from the editor ] I always feel a sense of relief when my plane touches down in St. Louis after a trip to San Francisco. Not because the plane landed safely, but because I’m coming back to such a warm and welcoming place. I find myself frequently making comparisons between my hometown and the one my kids have chosen to live in. Where they see urban excitement, I see congestion, dirty streets and people carrying on heated conversations (with themselves).

And then there’s the inaccessibility of public restrooms. This last trip had me visiting a brand-spanking-new Whole Foods Market across from Golden Gate Park. Alas, that unfortunate placement has given rise to some strict, patrons-only policies: to use the bathroom, you have to present a grocery receipt, get a token, then walk all the way back to the bathroom and deposit it before the door will open. This system obviously was devised by someone who isn’t urging her toilet-training grandson to “hold it, we’re almost there.”

I don’t want to pick on this particular store. There are certainly many, many others that will tell you they “don’t have facilities,” code for: You can’t use our bathroom. Undaunted, I merely find an eatery nearby, order a $5 piece of cake I don’t want, and get myself ‘buzzed into’ an unheated bathroom with T.P. optional. All of which reminds me of something my daughter once said: The more places I go, the more I appreciate St. Louis.

—Dorothy F. Weiner Editor in Chief

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The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital hosts illumination Gala April 14 at The RitzCarlton. The event benefits the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center. Individual tickets are $500; tables are $5,000. Pictured on the cover: Event co-chair Ron Kruszewski; Barnes Jewish Hospital and BarnesJewish West County Hospital president Rich Liekweg; event co-chair Tom Hillman; and Siteman Cancer Center director Dr. Timothy Eberlein. For tickets or more information, call 314.286.0602 or visit illuminationgala.org.

Cover design by julie streiler | Cover photo by Whitney Curtis

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6 Talk of the Towns 7 Insider 8 Cover story – illumination Gala 9 Bookshelf – Barnes-Jewish Auxiliary, Vol. 1 10 Special Feature –

Rams Linebacker Bryan Kehl 12 Sports Standouts 13 Charlie’s Town 14 Heard in the Halls

| Matters of the Heart | 38 Cover story–

Mercy Heart and Vascular Center 39 Matters of the Heart 42 Trend Report – The New Smoky Eye 43 What’s Your Fitness Routine? –

Linda Smith

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46 Quick Bites from Sauce Magazine 46 Apronomics – Sugaree Baking Co. 48 Travel – Nashville 51 Arts & Entertainment

18 SNAPPED! Ladue Early Childhood Center 19 Harris-Stowe State University 20 Opera Theatre of St. Louis 20 St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Volunteer Association 21 Paraquad 21 Villa Duchesne 36 Happenings

[ style ] | Bridal Guide | 24 Cover story – The Boulevard 24 She Said Yes! 25 Parent Trap – Sex, The Power Struggle 26 I Do! – Andrea Lewen & Dan Pezley 27 I Do! – Christen Seger & Timothy Michel 28 Fashion – The Perfect Guest

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Millions of dollars and change will buy a whole lot of software, and part of the $42.2 million bond issue before Rockwood voters April 3 is targeted to upgrading technology throughout the district. Special attention would be paid to the district’s early childhood program. The measure would not affect the property-tax levy, which is 68 cents per $100 assessed valuation. As is the case anywhere, much of the money has been earmarked to fix problems that have suffered from financial neglect.

About $1.5 million will go toward renovating the locker rooms at Eureka High School, which reportedly do not meet code for U.S. public schools and have been linked to staph infections.

Five members of the virulently anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church chose Clayton High as the place to spew hate en route back to Kansas from the Super Bowl. They must have been really surprised by the love-mongering group of hundreds gathered to face them.

Gays and straights, at least one person in a unicorn costume and another dressed as the furry Chewbacca, and other counter-protesters drowned out their invective. Westboro’s puny contingent left after about a half hour.

Why Clayton? Mayhaps because the school and city go out of their way to be inclusive, or because church leader Fred Phelps’ estranged son spoke at CHS last year? At any rate, these knuckleheads must have realized they weren’t in Kansas anymore, hightailing it back before making another scheduled stop on their trail of hate in St. Peters.

Schoettler Road, the last right off Chesterfield Parkway before merging onto I-64 eastbound, is due for upgrades, and the city will request $8,000 from the Missouri Department

of the

of Transportation to help fund a study that officials estimate will cost $25,000. The rest would come from city coffers. The road was built before Logan College of Chiropractic expanded, increasing traffic. Although the pavement is in good shape, city officials say, work would improve drainage and survey for sidewalks.

A geyser wouldn’t have been completely out of place in Creve Coeur’s modern streetscape. Except that the 60-foot plume of water gushing skyward Feb. 6 in a neighborhood near Parkway North High School wasn’t a fountain (or an intentional water feature of any sort). It was an accident, the result of a faulty valve, according to Missouri American Water officials. No homes were reported to have suffered damage at press time, although a few homeowners had insurance adjusters out for a look, just in case.

The Rev. Samuel ‘Billy’ Kyles is one of the last people alive who were with Dr. Martin Luther King those fateful hours in Memphis on April 4, 1968. Kyles spoke to students at Maplewood High School and took questions during his visit as part of Black History Month observation. His message echoed Dr. King’s exhortations to dream: “Hold fast to your dreams. If dreams die, you’re like broken-winged birds that cannot fly.” Kyles remains in Memphis, building his ministry, Monumental Baptist Church. He also leads tours at the Lorraine Motel, site of the civil rights leader’s assassination, which has been refurbished into the National Civil Rights Museum.

The end of the road for the so-called ‘logo bandit,’ who’d spent months robbing area banks while dressed in distinctive sports-themed

clothing and hats, came in Richmond Heights recently. The FBI was in on the capture, along with several police departments. Bryan Gullion, 30, of Mexico, Mo., allegedly knocked over branches in Clayton, Kirkwood, Des Peres and South County, at least two of them while wearing a St. Louis Blues sweatshirt. (Blues fans can breathe easier now.) Gullion is cooling his heels in lieu of $50,000 bond.

Surveillance photos from as early as Sept. 6 show him sporting logos from Nike to Adidas; for now, his team colors are bright orange.

Wednesday, ‘hump day,’ is when your glass is half empty or half full. Well, that applies to bowls now, too. Saint Louis Bread Co. is taking nominations for who gets free soup delivered on ‘Warm-Up Wednesdays.’

Could be the construction crew outside your office window, or ambulance workers, firefighters, police officers and volunteers—as long as they work outdoors. The company will choose from among Twitter and Facebook suggestions (tweet @panerabread).

And...on the last Wednesday of this month bring three cans of nonperishable food into your favorite Bread Co. in return for a free bowl of soup. Cans will be turned over to Operation Food Search.

The pair of White Buffalo professional sharpshooters hired to thin the city’s deer herd left the area late January after bagging 288 deer. But some residents have told city officials they still fear for their safety, claiming poachers have come to the area under the guise of being sharpshooters themselves.

Police say residents should call if they hear gunshots or see suspicious vehicles around their neighborhoods.

Bow hunting also is verboten. City officials say they’re confident their

goal of culling the herd to 36 deer per square mile was successful, but will count on calculations from the state Department of Conservation.

Pete’s Shur-Sav on Vernon Avenue in U. City is shuttering after some three decades in business, and to some it’s a sad state of affairs.

To others, including owner Pete SaranDos, it was time for a change. He has accepted an offer from developers.

Some employees may be out of a job March 11, but Saran-Dos says others among his staff of 40 will be transferred to the company’s two remaining locations. Although the building may be razed for a strip center, it’s really taken a beating over the years.

Saran-Dos ‘shur’ saved on cosmetic upkeep; several of the letters in ‘Shur-Sav’ have been missing from the brick façade for some time. Customers may score bargains until Feb. 26.

WILDWOOD

It’s not a good time for St. Louis County parks.

Belt-tightening and layoffs are a tad better than earlier threats to sell the parks. The forecast for Wildwood parks is sunnier. Voters in 2000 passed a sales-tax hike to maintain area municipal parks, and Wildwood is one of the ’burbs feeling the love. The city will use its $285,000 grant to build a 2.5-mile nature trail in Packwood Park and develop an adjoining 11 acres.

Eighteen municipalities will improve parks thanks to the $3 million infusion; in our readership area upgrades also are slated for the Family Aquatic Center in Chesterfield, Shaw Park in Clayton, Lockwood Park in Webster Groves and Heman Park in U. City.

[ TT Trivia ] Another two-parter! What city in the great, if somewhat unenlightened, state of Kansas is home to homophobic Westboro Baptist Church? Then, what’s another recent reason we might consider Kansas ‘unenlightened’?

The first correct email answer(s) we receive at towntalk@townandstyle.com will win an exclusive Town & Style tote bag!

Last issue’s answer | ‘HazMat’ is the more colloquial term for a hazardous materials response team.

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the[in]sider by tony di martino [ New Adventure ] Lotsie Hermann Holton, chair emeritus of Explorers Club St. Louis, has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, hunted with pygmies in Africa and hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Now she has another entry to add to her adventurous curriculum vitae: author. Holton recently published The Monkey Tree, a children’s book about a favorite backyard climbing tree throughout the seasons. Holton, granddaughter of Gussie Busch, will donate proceeds from the book to Community School in Ladue, where her grandchildren are students.

You can find it on amazon.com.

[ Special Delivery ] We get lots of visitors to our office, but none so loyal as the sun-tanned gentleman who stops by regularly to pick up multiple copies of Town&Style. Turns out Frank Blumeyer delivers stacks of back issues to his wife, Marilyn, in Naples, Fla. “She gets mad if I don’t bring them,” he admits. “She loves keeping up with friends and events in St. Louis.” Marilyn spends most of the year in Naples; Frank travels back and forth from their home in Ladue to Florida, where he owns Storage Inns.

[ Semper Fi ] What do you say to a mother who has lost her son to war, especially if your own son has survived? Diane Guerra of Glendale faced this situation a few years ago, and recently wrote about it on The New York Times’ ‘At War’ blog. Guerra’s son, Lance Cpl. Eric Shelvy, was featured on the cover of Time magazine in 2004 during the battle of Fallujah. He now works for the Department of State in Washington, D.C., where he lives with his wife and two children. Guerra is writing a memoir about Eric’s decision to join the Marines right after graduating from De Smet Jesuit High School in 2002, and her relationship with him during his two tours of duty in Iraq. You can read her essay at atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/another-mothers-son-lost/.

[ Clayton Child Center Closes ] Citing steadily declining enrollment and the growing number of early childhood education options now available, Clayton Child Center will close its doors at the end of the school year. The preschool and Clayton Academy in Richmond Heights and the infant/toddler center in Clayton served more than 2,500 families over three decades. The organization will celebrate 32 years of service to the community at a Feb. 24 gathering. For more information, call 314.863.0692.

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[ Inspiring Story ] With financial help from the Regional Arts Commission, Clayton residents Sarah Schaeffer Bernard and Barbara Madison are producing a documentary about Oscar C., a former drug mule, addict and executioner for the Sandinista army. “We met him last year on a mission trip to Nicaragua and were inspired by his story,” Schaeffer Bernard says. Today, Oscar runs an outreach program that rescues women and children from sex trafficking in Central America, providing them with shelter, education and job training. Schaeffer Bernard, a local actress and businesswoman, and Madison, a registered nurse and owner of Right at Home, a home health care agency, are trying to raise an additional $200,000 for the film, Hit Man to Hero. Production, led by award-winning local director Dan Parris, is scheduled to start in Nicaragua this spring.

[ Reality Show Spotlights St. Louis Talent ] A St. Louis modeling agency and three area models are featured on the Feb. 15 episode of Remodeled, a new show on the CW Network about the search for the next hot modeling star. Amy Sommerville, head of Centro Models ‘New Faces’ division, introduces local beauties Andrea, Eva and Haley, who have signed national deals with Seventeen and Paul Mitchell since appearing on the program. The show, scheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesdays, is hosted by modeling industry veteran Paul Fisher.

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[ Isn’t That Special ] Emmy award-winning comedian Dana Carvey is coming to town, and with any luck at all he’ll bring Church Lady, Jimmy Stewart, Paul McCartney, George W. Bush and a host of other characters. Carvey will headline the 24th annual Bob Costas Benefit for SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center April 21 at the Fox Theatre. Proceeds go to the Bob Costas Cancer Center at Cardinal Glennon. For tickets, call 314.577.5605.

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Illumination gala by tony di martino

Few words can bring your world to a halt faster than, You have cancer. But cancer is no longer a death sentence. “In the past, methods used to kill malignant cells also killed healthy tissue and often didn’t achieve optimal outcomes,” says Dr. Timothy Eberlein, director of the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center. “Patients didn’t have many options.”

But a growing knowledge of the human genome has opened a new realm of personalized treatments targeted to each individual’s unique genetic makeup. “This is the future of cancer care and cure, and Siteman is leading the way,” Eberlein says.

Siteman, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, is an international leader in cancer research, treatment, prevention and compassionate patient care. Each year nearly 40,000 new and follow-up patients benefit from the center’s work, as do patients around the world whose treatments were discovered or developed there. Designated a ‘Comprehensive Cancer Center’ by the National Cancer Institute, Siteman’s 350-plus scientists and physicians are united in a common goal: to cure cancer, and to provide the best care for patients while the search for a cure continues.

Treatment includes access to more than 250 clinical studies, many of them collaborative efforts with other leading cancer centers throughout the country. “Our collaboration with Washington University’s Human Genome Project to uncover the genetic basis of cancer, coupled with advanced imaging techniques developed at the university’s Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, is leading to earlier and more accurate diagnosis and new treatments that may prevent the disease entirely,” Eberlein says. “Our smart, driven investigators constantly come up with innovative ideas. But we can’t pursue their ideas without investment from the St. Louis community.”

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital hosts its annual illumination fundraising gala April 14 at The Ritz-Carlton. Actress Minnie Driver serves as celebrity guest host. Owner and managing partner of FTL Capital Tom Hillman and Stifel Nicolaus CEO Ron Kruszewski co-chair the event. Since the late 1990s, the gala has generated millions of dollars to support the fight against cancer—and every penny stays in St. Louis. Last year’s gala raised $1.5 million for The Foundation’s Cancer Frontier Fund, a 10-year, $50 million initiative to accelerate the pace of discoveries, spearheaded by Amy and Bill Koman.

In past years, the Cancer Frontier Fund has supported research to improve treatment for leukemia and breast, esophageal and prostate cancers; develop technology to detect melanoma earlier; and achieve better outcomes for patients with brain tumors. “This year’s gala will fund research to help us fight specific cancers more effectively with fewer or no side effects, based on a person’s genes,” Eberlein says. The work done at Siteman isn’t just scientific discovery for the sake of discovery, he adds. “The results of today’s basic research are incorporated into life-saving treatment advances that may eliminate the threat of cancer tomorrow. Let’s stop it before it starts. Everyone here, from researchers to nurses, technicians and office staff, shares that commitment equally.”

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bookshelf ] THEN YOU’RE barnes -jewish auxiliary vol. 1

INVITED to learn more about

by lauren madras

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LIFELONG LEARNING

Members | seated: Peggy Schaffer, Judi Scissors, Susie Luten, Jan Davenport, Karen Polishuk, Sue Wallach, Dorette Goldberg. Back row: Joan Wittner, Fran Balk, Gloria Kaufman, Carol Cohen, Patti Gold, Myra Radinsky, Carole Thaw, Jane Wasserman, Wendy Ginsberg.

Not pictured: Peggy Brown, Meryl DeWoskin, Maxine Friedman, Maxine Kalina, Suzy Kessler, Marie Levy, Loren Ludmerer, Eilene Schneiderman, renee rosen About the Club |Members of the Barnes-Jewish Auxiliary are a diverse group of women with two things in common: their love of reading and dedication to serving the hospital as volunteers and fundraisers. Over the years, the group became so popular it had to form a second club for all the new members.

About the Book | Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

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is the story of a young Indian girl, Asha, who is secretly given up for adoption by her birth mother to save her from the infanticide that weeds out girls in a society that prefers male children. Asha is adopted by an American couple—a white woman who can’t have children and her husband of Indian descent. The story is told from the points of view of all three women, and it follows Asha as she grows up and travels to her home country in search of her birth family and heritage.

The book shows you this adoptive mother’s difficulty in bonding with her child—no one ever talks about that side of adoption. This is a story about a mother’s complicated love for her little girl.

—Karen Polishuk

When I’m reading a new book, I see all the fluff and pick on it, but with this book, I couldn’t do that.

It’s a good book for women of all ages. It’s just a great ‘book club’ book.

—Sue Wallach

I loved Asha’s adoptive grandmother. She was this strong matriarch who kept the family together—quite a lady.

—Susie Luten

—Carole Thaw

It shows the importance of keeping an adopted baby’s native culture alive in the home.

It was so meaningful to Asha all those years later.

—Jan Davenport

LifeLong Learning institute (LLI) gives no exams, no grades and no credits. It is an opportunity to interact with friends, old and new, who share the enjoyment of learning. Now is your time to learn more about this amazing group of active 55+ senior citizens. attend the upcoming info session:

Friday, February 24, 2012 1:00 to 3:00pm Washington University’s West Campus in Clayton (previously the Boyd’s building)

RSVP online at LLI.ucollege.wustl.edu or call 314-935-4237

[ former faves ]

A Reliable Wife Robert Goolrick

The Invisible Bridge Julie Orringer

Shanghai Girls Lisa See

Molokai’i Alan Brennert

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Bryan Kehl loves coming from a large family—and growing up with eight brothers and sisters, he ought to. Then his family doubled in size after he met his biological parents and their children. “In five days, I gained a whole new family with seven new brothers and sisters,” says the St. Louis Rams linebacker. “My life had been this amazing apple pie, and I just got some sweet whipped cream on top.”

Kehl’s parents, Gary and Nancy Kehl, had always wanted a large family. They adopted Bryan, their fifth of six adopted children, when he was a baby. With three biological children as well, the Kehls’ Utah home buzzed with organized chaos. Growing up, Kehl says he and his adopted siblings never felt any different than the Kehls’ biological children. “Obviously we talked about it more than the average home,” he says. “In our house it wasn’t taboo by any means. Everyone who was adopted knew, but it wasn’t a big deal. We were all brothers and sisters.”

After playing for Brigham Young University, Kehl was drafted by the New York Giants in 2008. He never had a strong desire to find his biological parents, but his family always claimed his biological father also had played for the NFL. In 2009, curiosity got the better of him, and on a whim, he searched NFL records for 1983 draft picks from Utah that matched his biological father’s height and weight. He found just one name: Maurice Turner, a running back with the Minnesota Vikings.

Coincidence? Perhaps. He mentioned it to his parents, and a week later, Nancy Kehl had tracked down Turner and his family in Minnesota, and Bryan suddenly found himself on a life-changing phone call. “It still blows my mind” he says. “He broke down in tears, and he said, I’ve been praying for this call every day. It was heartbreaking to hear his story. He didn’t want to put me up for adoption. My biological mother made that choice, but he had wanted to raise me. ” Turner was thrilled that his biological son had unknowingly followed in his athletic footsteps. “He was really excited that I played football,” Kehl says. “He was happy I’d been taught good core values and principles.”

Through Turner, Kehl contacted his biological mother, Amy Smith. Now married with a family, Smith was shocked to hear from the baby she’d given up. “As a young woman, she couldn’t give me what I needed, so she made a sacrifice,” Kehl says. “She felt it was in my best interest to be in a complete family.”

Today, Kehl (now married to wife Jessica and planning a family of his own) says his family dynamics haven’t changed that much—there’s just more of them. “My mom has a great line: We’re all just brothers and sisters down here trying to help each other,” he says. “I don’t look at family as, You’re mine; I’m yours. I have an opportunity to shed some light on all the positive things that can come from adoption.”

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[ better late than never ] Kate Gately will be the first to say she was a late bloomer. The Parkway West senior didn’t attempt competitive swimming until high school, when she surprised herself—and everyone else. “I wasn’t that into swimming until my freshmen year when our relay team won state,” she says. “I realized I had some talent and thought I should try to push myself harder. Once I did, I got a lot better, and now I `can compete with these girls who’ve been swimming competitively since they were in kindergarten.”

Competing may be putting it mildly. Last year, Gately won the state titles in the 100 freestyle and the 400 free relay with the Longhorns. Collegeswimming.com ranked her the tenth-best recruit in Missouri, and suddenly, Gately found her mailbox flooded with recruitment letters.

“My parents were really proud,” she says. “I don’t think they ever would have thought I would be a state champ, let alone get scholarship offers.”

Now committed to Missouri State, Gately hasn’t slacked on the season. She currently leads the area in the 50 free at 23.33 seconds and runs a close second in the 100 free at 53.45. Gately has carefully honed her sprinting style for maximum speed in the shortest distance. “In a sprint, you need a fast kick and arm-turnover rate throughout the race,” she says. “The turn and the start are essential. If one thing goes wrong in a 50 free, you’re done. There’s no room for error.”

Swimming has taught Gately the importance of teamwork, determination—and the value of defeat. “Racing is good competition, and it’s important to win and lose,” she says. “You keep everything in perspective.”

Local Gymnast Prepares for New Heights When she was 6 years old, Kelsey McClure watched in awe as older gymnasts flew through the air on the uneven bars or launched into a rapid succession of twists and flips off a vault. “I was always looking up to the older girls as they did all these cool tricks and wishing I could be that person one day,” McClure says. “Now, 10 years later, it’s really exciting when all these little girls come up to me and ask questions. Setting a good example for them has been really rewarding.”

Female gymnasts compete in four different skills at meets: floor routines, uneven bars, vault and beam. McClure spends up to 20 hours a week at St. Louis Gym Centre in Webster Groves, working closely with her coaches to take her abilities to new heights—literally. Her favorite skill, the uneven bars, frequently has her complete 360-degree revolutions before flinging herself to the next one. Last year, she earned the state championship title on the uneven bars and placed in the top three in vault and floor at the 2011 regional competition. “I’m aggressive and don’t hold back,” she says. “I go out and do what I do in practice. Nerves don’t get to me.”

Recently, the Parkway West junior worked her way to level 10, the highest possible a gymnast can achieve before becoming an elite. Only 200 girls in the country achieve that designation, and McClure hopes to be one of them. This year, she is working to qualify for her first nationals competition and earn a college scholarship. Gymnastics gets most people’s attention only every four years during the summer Olympics, and McClure says they don’t realize the intense training that goes into every step and flip. “A lot of people watch us and don’t realize it’s the same sport,” she says. “It’s not effortless. It’s just Kelsey McClure supposed to look like it.”

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Jimmy Barton is a passing machine. As point guard for the De Smet Spartans, the junior has fired off an area-leading 200 assists so far this season. His chief forwards, the towering Nolan Berry (6-feet-8-inches) and Eric Moeller (6-feet-11 inches), may be the ones scoring the points, but Barton is the one breaking records. He recently completed his 468th varsity assist in just three years, passing the school record set by De Smet alum and former New York Mets ballplayer, Bob Koppel.

You’ve played varsity ball your entire high school career. How long have you played basketball?

“Ever since I could walk. I remember there was a picture on the fridge of me sleeping with a basketball. I was probably 3 years old then. My dad and uncle are both coaches, and they taught me a ton about basketball, offensively and defensively.”

You’re 5-foot-10. How do you hold your own against guys a foot taller than you?

“Maybe they’re taller, but being quicker is important, too. That’s where your basketball IQ comes into play. If you can dribble and see the play before it happens, you’re good.”

Assists are often an unrecognized achievement outside the basketball world, but they’re crucial to a team’s success.

“It’s so important that you’re making other players better. As a point guard, you have to see the play developing. I watch as much basketball as I can. I watch YouTube and study Steve Nash (Phoenix Suns point guard), so I’m learning from the best.”

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by charlie brennan [ It’s Broadway next month for Ridley Pearson of Town & Country. The play Peter and the Starcatchers, based on the novel of the same name written in St. Louis by Pearson and Dave Barry, starts previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre March 28. The production got great reviews and was extended three times when running off- Broadway last year. Christian Borle, star of NBC’s Smash, will reprise his role as the young Captain Hook. Disney Theatrical Productions is one of the producers. ]

[ St. Louis-style pizza continues to expand beyond our metro area. We reported last year how Frasher’s Steak House in Scottsdale, Ariz., is serving pizza with provel, not mozzarella. Now it’s Justin Bazdarich who offers a provel pizza called ‘The St. Louie’ at his restaurant Speedy Romeo in Brooklyn. Bazdarich grew up in Kansas City, but he told me his dad is from The Hill, and he used to eat at Imo’s as a kid when visiting his grandmother on Gravois. By the way, his cheese distributor insists this is the first time provel has been ordered by a food establishment in New York City. ] [ It’s hard to match the food at Kemoll’s, and its rare bonhomie. Lisa Komorek has worked in the kitchen for 30 years, despite being the former wife of the restaurant’s owner, Mark Cusumano.

They ended their marriage 20 years ago but remain best friends. Mark says he is also best friends with Lisa’s husband, Steve, who co-owns rival eatery Trattoria Marcella, now expanding to Ballwin. Now why can’t everyone else get along? ]

[ Chris and Maggie Connolly of Clayton are the new owners of the In and Out Market on Bellevue Avenue near St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond Heights. They are currently renovating the 40-year-old store and hope to open again within the next few weeks. Kaldi’s coffee will be served. ] [ It seems a growing number of Americans want to grow tomatoes and other vegetables with flavors different from those found at the grocery store. Diane Ott Whealy, a pioneer in the ‘heirloom seed movement,’ will discuss her book, Gathering: A Memoir of a Seed Saver, March 2 at Left Bank Books in downtown St. Louis. The reception, hosted by Gateway Greening, starts at 6:30 p.m.

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Chaminade Preparatory School & Westminster Christian Academy An Evening with the Boston Brass was an event to remember for members of the bands at both Chaminade and Westminster. The Boston Brass sat in concert with the school bands in a performance at Chaminade’s Skip Viragh Center for the Arts.

The Boston Brass also conducted music classes for Chaminade and Westminster students.

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Villa Duchesne Oak Hill School Eighth-grader Allison Tielking won seven regional Scholastic Art & Writing awards, including the top Gold Key Award for Doll Factory (pictured).

Allison’s artwork was selected from more than 3,700 submissions. Two of her entries will now advance to the national competition in New York.

Chesterfield Day School Fourth-grader Aanjaneyaa Venkataraman recently won the school spelling bee and will move on to the regional level of the national Scripps Spelling Bee. In second place is fifth-grader Haniya Habib.

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Whitfield School St. Louis Symphony concertmaster David Halen and his wife Miran hosted a private concert in their home to benefit the school.

Their son, Christopher, is a Whitfield student.

Chesterfield Montessori School First-grader Olivia Qian placed sixth in the kindergarten through grade two division—in the Missouri Department of Conservation’s 2011 Missouri Endangered Species Contest. More than 700 Missouri students grades kindergarten to 12 entered.

Each student chose an endangered, mid-sized Missouri river species to research and made a postcard picture.

Clayton High School Two seniors recently won awards for their artistic endeavors. Jasmine Respess won an honorable mention in the 2012 Missouri Region Scholastic Writing Awards Contest in the category of memoir/personal essay. Her piece was selected from among 704 submissions. Michael Noble won the Silver Key award for a photograph he submitted to the

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Kennedy Catholic High School Senior Tyler Gardner has been named one of eight finalists for Southeast Missouri State University’s Jack Buck Scholarship, awarded on the basis of academic achievement, community service and outstanding character. College counselor Sarah Strohmayer nominated him. He and seven other finalists will be honored at a spring luncheon.

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National Letters of Intent Seniors are committing to play college sports at institutions across the country. A big congratulations to all the students in our community who are looking forward to a new team and campus in the fall including: De Smet Jesuit High School football players Durron Neal, Lorenzo Gregory, KeVonn Mabon and Jamie Placht, and soccer players Louis Berra and Patrick Conroy. At Ladue Horton Watkins High School, seven students have committed: Jehu Chesson (football), Danielle Dub (softball), Elena Gresick (field hockey), Libby Ferris (tennis), Chandler Millstone (lacrosse), Maddie Wall (swimming), and Katie Westervelt (rowing). Four Webster Groves High School seniors signed: soccer player Jessica Perry and football teammates Dante Flowers, Ben Arnold and A.J. Farrar.

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Teen Talent Showcase at the fox The teen variety show that swept the St. Louis area last year is back for a second round with 143 students and student groups competing in music, dance, singing and performance in the three-round contest. Students were nominated by their schools to represent the student body and will face the preliminary round of the competition March 10 and 11. March 31 is the semi-finals, and on April 27, the public can see the best of the best at a live competition at the Fox Theatre. For a full list of student competitors, go to foxpacf.org/teen-talent-showcase.aspx villa duchesne

Ursuline Academy Last month’s annual SPLASH Week (Students Proudly Lend A Serving Hand), led by Ursuline’s student council, raised approximately $6,000 to benefit tuition scholarships and collected over 4,800 food and personal care items for Feed My People. The week featured themed dress-down days, special food items for sale in the cafeteria and more fun activities to reflect the school’s motto of Serviam, ‘I will serve.’

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What | Starkloff Awards Where | Paraquad When | Nov. 17 Why | To recognize individuals and businesses who work to improve the quality of life for those affected by disabilities.

Who | Director of public policy Kirsten Dunham honored Jim Tuscher with the Starkloff Award posthumously; Dana Nichols and Frank Lenior accepted an award on behalf of Mercy Hospital, acknowledged for its commitment to hiring people with disabilities; employee S.A. Carson spoke about working at Mercy; and KMOV news anchor Laurie Waters acted as emcee.

Highlights | Board chair Bob Huskey announced the dedication of the Jim Tuscher Auditorium; Mayor Francis Slay and County Executive Charlie Dooley presented proclamations declaring Nov. 17 Jim Tuscher Day.

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BRIDAL GUIDE] [ SPECIAL SECTION

Your One-Stop Wedding Shop

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BOULEVARD] by tony di martino

A wedding is a festive communal occasion celebrating the joining of two people in matrimony. But planning the event can be anything but joyous. Weddings involve hundreds of details, tasks and errands that can ricochet a bride-to-be and her mother from one end of town to another. Tempers flare, tears fall. By the time the big day rolls around, most brides are exhausted.

The Boulevard Saint Louis is a bridezilla-free zone. “We take the stress out of wedding planning by offering one-stop shopping for brides,” says Kristin Keane of Pace Properties, developer of the upscale retail center in Richmond Heights.

“We have just about everything you need for an unforgettable wedding, in one convenient location.”

The Boulevard, which opened in 2005, is home to Missouri’s first Brides By Demetrios, a full-service bridal salon. “Demetrios, a prestigious fashion leader, carries demure, classic gowns as well as bold, contemporary looks,” Keane explains. Jared The Galleria of Jewelry offers a sparkling array of engagement and wedding rings from top designers, including Neil Lane Bridal. “Or couples can choose from hundreds of settings and more than 10,000 diamonds to create the unique ring of their dreams,” she says.

After choosing your gown and ring, you can register for gifts at Crate & Barrel, The Boulevard’s anchor store, featuring contemporary, affordable housewares and furnishings. If you need a place to hold a rehearsal dinner or small reception, check out the banquet facilities at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Just a brief stroll away is

The Boulevard, an upscale retail center in Richmond Heights Photo by Thomas Warwick

Mitchell-James salon and spa, whose staff can create a photo-ready look for your entire wedding party.

From there, enjoy espresso and freshly baked pastries at Nadoz European Bakery + Cafe—and order your wedding cake, while you’re at it. “It will be hand-crafted by the executive pastry chef at The Coronado, a historic wedding venue run by the same company that owns Nadoz,” Keane explains.

Parents of flower girls, ring bearers and young guests can turn to Strasburg Children for beautifully crafted garments embellished with hand embroidery and other details. Meanwhile, wedding party members and guests who want to dance all night might want to check out the posture-support products at Relax the Back.

The Boulevard is managed and owned by Pace Properties and Prudential Real Estate Group. Its shop-to-shop synergy is no accident. “When you create a mixed-use retail center, it’s important to find the right balance of tenants,” Keane says. “When the businesses complement each other and work together to meet shoppers’ needs, as they do at The Boulevard, well, that’s the icing on the wedding cake.”

The Boulevard Saint Louis, located at 1 The Boulevard St. Louis in Richmond Heights, offers one-stop shopping for brides-to-be. Pictured on the cover: Gown from Brides

By Demetrios. For more information on retailers,visit theboulevard.com. For more information on leasing opportunities, call Pace Properties at 314.968.9898.

Cover design by Sarah Gibson | Photo courtesy of Brides By Demetrios

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“I met Jon in the front yard when I was 13,” Alice Coulter says of her fiance, Jon ‘JB’ Brenner. “I had a middle school classmate who played basketball with him.”

The pair began dating in high school, when Alice was a student at Horton Watkins, and JB attended Webster Groves High School. Though they were apart briefly while attending different colleges, before they graduated they were back together and on the road to marriage. “We haven’t stopped talking since we met, whether we were dating or not,” the bride-to-be says. “We’ve been a constant in each other’s lives.

In fact, it was at a party celebrating Jon’s recent graduation that he made a special toast. In front of friends and family, he got down on one knee and proposed to an unsuspecting Alice with a custom engagement ring.

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the theme, with lush, natural details like peonies and garden roses bringing the decor to life. “I’m not fussy,” she says. “But I want this day to be beautiful, perfect.”

The ceremony will take place at Our Lady of the Pillar, Alice’s childhood parish and her family’s church.

The reception is set for SqWires, an old wire factory long ago converted to an event space in the historic Lafayette Square neighborhood. Friends and family who know them best call Alice and Jon playful, fun hosts, and ready for a good time. The reception has been planned accordingly: with upbeat music, plenty of dance floor and a towering cake.

And although the bride and groom have known each other since childhood, Jon is always looking for ways to surprise her. So while Alice knows to pack for warm weather, she has no idea where the honeymoon will take her. That’s all up to the groom!

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by dr. tim jordan if you have a soon-to-bemarried adult child (or are one), I’m going to share some insights on the ways men and women enter the bedroom with very different mindsets.

First, there’s the biology behind sexuality. During puberty, testosterone surges in boys. Thus, teen boys’ preoccupation with breasts, masturbation and sex. Dr. Louann Brizandine, in her book The Male Brain, likens this sexual preoccupation to large-screen TVs in sports bars: they are always on in the background.

A woman’s brain is more wired toward relationships and emotions. And research has shown that her brain is trying to figure out if the male flirting with her will be a good protector and provider. She wants love and commitment before sex.

When men and women hug and cuddle, their brains release oxytocin, which causes relaxation, bonding and contentment. Oxytocin keeps people coming back to each other for feelings of comfort and pleasure. Research finds that men need to be touched two to three times more frequently than women to maintain the same level of oxytocin, or their brains feel starved.

When a man is stressed, his libido is boosted. But conflict in women blocks oxytocin, thus decreasing her desire for physical touch and sex. Multitasking and feelings of anger and worry also interfere with women’s oxytocin. And as Brizandine describes, for women, foreplay is everything that happens in the 24-hour period before intercourse; for males, foreplay is everything that happens three minutes before intercourse. Sound familiar?

Culturally speaking, men have been socialized to be the initiator: stoic and horny. Women have been trained to be more passive, never initiate and not be too ‘slutty.’

So the wife’s message to her husband is: You must always initiate, do it right, at the right time, with the right foreplay and affection. And if you don’t, I will criticize you and withhold sex to punish you. Men want their wives to initiate more, have a stronger libido, enjoy their bodies, be more risque and do it all the time. S0 we enter the bedroom with our dukes up!

The solution, in brief, is for each side to recognize and honor the other’s different brain wiring and conditioning, not criticize it. If men could learn to approach women in a more patient, nurturing, affectionate way, they will relax, get their oxytocin boost, and off they’ll go. Women could learn to initiate more, be more physical and enjoy their bodies.

Their mates would become more affectionate and be more open to giving their wives what they need and desire.

When each side is willing to stretch to meet their partner’s needs, they both grow from it. Instead of sex being a power struggle, it becomes a joy and pleasure.

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Stylish. Elegant. Understated. Fun. When Andrea and Dan decided to tie the knot, these two Indiana University alums threw the party of their lives.

Andrea grew up in Chesterfield, and Dan is from Marion, Ohio. They met while both were studying business, and after they graduated in 2005, they migrated to New York. Andrea’s twin sister Arin and her husband live in Chicago, where Andrea and Dan also have friends from school.

It was in all these locales that their friends and family got together to plan a special surprise for the newlyweds.

“After my sister, who was my matron of honor, gave her toast, she went to the dance floor, and started dancing, all by herself, to Cee Lo Green’s Forget You,” Andrea says. “Then the bridal party joined her. And my parents. And then about 90 percent of the guests got up, too.” The flash mob danced to Arin’s choreography, which they had practiced in the Lewens’ and Pezleys’ backyards during secret New York and Chicago meetings and via webcam across the country. “The best part was they were really good!” she says.

The party continued with an ice sculpture decorated by shots of Patron, the music of a 10-piece band, and a beautiful four-tier, banana-and-buttercream cake. The couple then took the long way home from St. Louis to New York, with stops in Hawaii, Tahiti and Bora Bora.

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[ resources ] [ wedding party ] Venue | Four Seasons St. Louis Gown | Lazaro from Kleinfeld Bridal, New York Music | Griffin and the Gargoyles Cake | The Cakery Flowers | Randy Felkey of Ladue Florist Videographer | Larry Balsamo of Video Views Inc. Planner | Simcha Laurie

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Bride’s parents | Dr. Marc & Joan Lewen Groom’s parents | Paul & Paddy Pezley Matron of Honor | Arin Weinberg Bridesmaids | Cassandra Cogswell, Heather Croft, Stephanie Croft, Jaclyn Miller, Katie Myers, Kate Pilecki, Stevie Telken, Kelli Weinhaus Best Men | David Pezley, Michael Pezley Groomsmen | Kevin Inglis, Jon Hirschtritt, Mike Kile, Brian Lewen, Adam Shank, Alex Thompson, Josh Weinberg

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Christen and Tim got together by a ‘happy accident.’ Friends since high school, they grew apart after graduation. But a few years ago, Christen had just moved into her new condo when a familiar face walked by. Tim was visiting a friend in the complex. They fell into an easy friendship that quickly grew to be something more.

As Tim and Christen fell in love, Tim was also falling for someone else—Christen’s young son, Ayden. “They are best buds,” she says, “which is amazing. When Ayden said the prayer before the reception dinner, there wasn’t a dry eye in the place.”

The wedding took place on the rolling hills of a winery, with a special tasting kicking off the reception. Sentimental moments punctuated the exuberant party. A highlight? Tim’s familiy is Sicilian, and all the guests joined in for a traditional Sicilian wedding dance, where they join hands and dance circles around the happy bride.

A few weeks after their honeymoon in Puerto Rico, the newlyweds got a wonderful surprise. “I’m pregnant with twins!” Christen gushes. “We are having honeymoon babies.”

[ resources ] [ wedding party ] Venue | Mount Pleasant Winery Cake | Sweet Ideas Flowers | Juli Holder Rings | Décor Jewelers Reception music | Jeremy Barringhaus Gown | Jasmine from Bella Bride of Winghaven Planners | Patricia Knopke, Shannon Vines

Bride’s parents | Robert & Juli Holder Groom’s parents | Shelly Michel and the late John Michel Maid of Honor | Vicki Duepner Bridesmaids | Kimberly Rizzo, Ashley Gerry, Sarah Rallo, Kristen Cuevas Best Man| John Michel Groomsmen | Bryan Michel, Bart Barylski, Charlie Rallo, Kevin Bohnert Ushers | Curtis Holder, Josh Bushmann Ring Bearer | Ayden Taylor Flower Girls | Marina Rizzo, Grace Michel February 15, 2012

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A wedding isn’t just a wedding…it’s showers, parties, luncheons and dinners. Be prepared with a wedding event wardrobe that will make you the best-dressed guest there!

Couples’ Shower

Pants are the perfect choice. Add some sequins, and you’ll shine!

Alice + Olivia gold sequin top, $396; satin trousers, $275; Miguel Ases earrings, $315; All from Vie. ‘Kaley’ gold clutch purse, $245 from Kate Spade

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Be a lady in a floral fitted dress with polished flair.

Etro dress, $1,760 and cardigan, $715; Prada satin clutch, $795; earrings, $285 and cuff, $460; All from Neiman Marcus

Bachelorette Party

Time for some oomph! Show some skin with a one-shoulder dress, and party the night (or weekend) away!

La Femme cocktail dress, $200 from Distinctions. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Getâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; platinum metallic heels, $350 from Kate Spade. earrings, $285; and DVF clutch purse, $345; from Neiman Marcus

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Rehearsal Dinner

The night before the big day is the time for a dress with some serious style.

Aidan Mattox sequin dress, $295 from Saks Fifth Avenue; earrings, $58 from Kate Spade. Inge Christopher clutch purse, $99 from Distinctions

Afternoon Wedding

Lovely, festive and fun! Color is a great way to celebrate the big day!

Fuchsia ‘Blaine’ taffeta dress, $240; ‘Get’ platinum heels, $350; ‘Crystal Kaleidoscope’ necklace, $178.

All from Kate Spade

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Evening Wedding

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Phillip Lim maxi dress, $750; hoop earrings, $225; Both from Neiman Marcus

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Monogrammed Cosabella thongs in two styles, the bootie and the cutie, make a great present for all your bridesmaids!

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3 | Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries Saturday evening live entertainment with Brian Clark 314.878.8180

333 Westport Plaza St. Louis 63146 www.PaulMineos.com

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Located in Grand Center Arts and entertainment district in Midtown, The Sheldon has reigned among the city’s finest special events facilities since 1912.

3648 Washington Blvd. | 314.533.9900 thesheldon.org Packages start at $2,500

4 | Mitchell James Salon

As a larger salon in St. Louis, we can accommodate wedding parties up to 20. #35 The Boulevard St. Louis | 314.863.3448 mitchelljamessalon.com

5 | Anne Rowe 1242 Tamm Avenue in Historic Dogtown Saint Louis 63139

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6 | Distinctions Visit our website at www.SugareeBaking.com

Distinctions offers one of the largest selections of mother-of-the-bride or groom dresses and special event gowns in the area.

12354 Olive Blvd. | 314.434.5445 distinctionsinfashion.com

7 | Sugaree Baking co.

Sugaree Baking can assure you of a beautiful and delicious cake that folks will talk about for years.

1242 Tamm Ave. | 314.645.5496 sugareebaking.com

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9 | S. Carmody Photography

Providing creative, classic contemporary wedding photography for couples who expect nothing less than superlative imagery to capture their special day.

2707 Sutton Blvd. | 314.401.8089 carmodyphoto.com Starting at $2,500

10 | Cosmopolitan Events

At the heart of every wedding are two extraordinary people who have their own individual style, dreams and expectations.

8132 Big Bend Blvd., Ste. B | 314.249.9107 cosmopolitanevents.com

11 | Carolyn Burke – Wedding Liaison

Since 2004, this 10-day consultation service provides unbiased opinions about more than 600 event locations and more than 150 religious sites in the St Louis metropolitan area for your wedding or social event.

314.821.4844 | weddingliaison.com $75

12 | Orlando’s Banquets and Catering

For more than 45 years, The Orlando family has hosted weddings and receptions from simple to elegant.

8352 Watson Road | 314.842.3316 South County | 314.638.6660 orlandogardens.com

13 | J. Buck’s Restaurant

The Joe Buck room offers private seating for up to 45 guests, perfect for a bridal luncheon, shower or rehearsal dinner.

101 S. Hanley Road | 314.725.4700 jbucks.com

14 | Gourmet to Go

Gourmet to Go offers distinctive appetizers and hors d’oeuvres platters sure to make any wedding gathering impressive.

Ladue • Clayton • Westport | 314.205.1151 gourmettogo.com

15 | The Coronado Ballroom

Exceptional cuisine and unparalleled service are offered at the historic Coronado Ballroom.

3701 Lindell Blvd. | 314.367.4848 thecoronado.com

8 | Paul Mineo’s Trattoria

Enjoy a romantic, fun night out at Paul Mineo’s.

Try the linguini con frutti di mare with sauteed shrimp, clams, mussels and scallops in garlic butter wine sauce.

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MLK Commemoration

KTVI Fox 2 anchor Kim Hudson emceed Washington University’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration. Ron Himes, W.U. alum and founder of the Black Rep, received the Rosa L. Parks Award for Meritorious Service.

The Power of Pink

More than 250 regional Walmart stores raised $95,000 for breast cancer awareness and research in the Midwest, surpassing the goal of $75,000.

NKF Cadillac Golf Classic

Four men from the St. Louis area traveled to Pebble Beach, Calif., to raise funds in the National Kidney Foundation’s Cadillac Golf Classic National Finals. The group won the local NKF tournament at Glen Echo Country Club, qualifying them for the national competition.

Ray Wagner, Matthew Wagner, Dan Kraus, Louis Dubuque

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Gallop’s ‘Year of Making a Difference’

First Bank/ Habitat for Humanity

As part of its ‘Year of Making a Difference’ event, Gallop plans to donate $1 to a designated charity each month for every new follower gained on LinkedIn that month.

Mayor Francis Slay and County Executive Charlie Dooley were in attendance.

First Bank employees helped build homes in old North St. Louis for Habitat for Humanity. Last year, the bank donated $5,000 to the nonprofit.

First Bank’s Missy Carden works on a home.

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Device Brings New Hope to A-Fib Patients

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] mercy heart and vascular hospital by mary jo blackwood, RN, MPH Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which the heart’s two upper chambers, or atria, beat irregularly, out of sync with its two lower chambers.

“A third of all strokes are caused by atrial fibrillation,” says electrophysiologist Dr. Mauricio Sanchez of Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital. “When the upper chambers don’t move blood forcibly enough, it tends to pool and form clots which can then circulate.” People with this condition usually face a tricky future of balancing blood thinners, which can prevent strokecausing clots, with the constant risk of bleeding.

The PREVAIL trial, available here at Mercy, is testing a device that could prevent stroke without blood thinners. Sanchez is the principal investigator at the Mercy site and the only physician in St. Louis to implant the device. “Trial participants will be assigned to either the warfarin (blood thinner) group or the device group,” Sanchez says. Participation in the trial does not preclude patients from having other types of treatments for their atrial fibrillation for reasons other than stroke risk, he adds.

“We know from other studies that 90 percent of the clots that cause stroke originate in the left atrial appendage,” Sanchez says. A device known as the Watchman is implanted there and blocks formation of clots that could pass into the bloodstream. “The device is folded into a sheath and attached to the end of a catheter that is threaded up into the left atrium from a vein in the groin,” he explains. When in place, the sheath is withdrawn and the Watchman opens, wedging itself into the small space, where the body gradually incorporates it.

Results of an earlier trial showed the Watchman to be as effective as blood thinners in preventing stroke, Sanchez says. On the basis of that data, the device was approved for use in Europe. The FDA wants the PREVAIL study to show the same results of the earlier trial before it approves Watchman for general use. The PREVAIL trial is still recruiting and should have its target 400 patients by this spring, he adds. “The ideal candidate for this procedure is someone at high risk for stroke and bleeding,” Sanchez says. “When the Watchman is approved, it will have to be rolled out carefully by doctors who have the right training, expertise and ability to pick appropriate candidates for the device.”

For more information on the PREVAIL study at Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital, call 314.251.3920 or email nicole.elmore@mercy.net Cover provided by zmercy hospital

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Matters of [ the Heart by mary jo blackwood, RN, MPH

Valentine’s Day puts us in the mood for romance. Nothing wrong with that, but take a little time to focus on your heart, the muscular pump that makes life possible. Evidence indicates we still don’t take it seriously enough.

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Once they leave their 20s, men tend not to see a doctor on a regular basis. That creates a real problem when it comes to detecting ‘silent’ diseases like high blood pressure that can exist for years, damaging blood vessels.

Women have a one-in-three lifetime chance of dying of cardiovascular disease, but it’s not top-of-mind for most women.

Dr. Mark Friedman, cardiologist, SSM Heart Institute at St. Mary’s Health Center Men will see their doctors for erectile dysfunction.

It’s most commonly caused by blood vessel damage that also affects the rest of the body and increases the risk of heart disease, the No. 1 cause of death every year.

With proper diagnosis and treatment, 90 percent of heart disease risk is controllable. Stop smoking and keep blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol under control. Opt for a Mediterranean diet, which includes healthy fats, fish, nuts, high fiber and more fruits and vegetables.

For exercise, start small: 20 to 30 minutes of walking two days a week, increasing to nearly daily. A 20-minute daily walk reduces weight and the risk of high blood pressure by 30 percent. The answer is not more medication, but lifestyle change.

Dr. Robert Kopitsky, cardiologist, BJC Medical Group Men often are in denial about chest discomfort, blaming stress or indigestion. But tightness, aching, discomfort or burning in the chest, arms, neck or jaw are potential heart attack symptoms and should not be ignored. Cardiologists have a saying: Time is (heart) muscle. The longer you put off seeing a doctor, the more heart damage occurs, increasing the risk of complications or death. If you go to the doctor and it’s a false alarm, great! But if it’s not a false alarm, getting medical attention could save your life. So get over that macho mentality about calling an ambulance or going to the ER. Be aware of the classic risk factors; know your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol numbers; and make needed lifestyle changes. If you experience mild symptoms like chest discomfort or breathlessness upon exertion such as taking the stairs, having sex, or any other physical activity, see your doctor right away.

Dr. Michael Lim, director of cardiology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Many types of cardiovascular disease can affect women: coronary artery disease that attacks the blood vessels to the heart; cardiomyopathy, weak heart muscle that leads to congestive heart failure; disease of the heart valves that either leak or become hardened and don’t open enough; and vascular disease, which occurs when vessels are blocked by cholesterol deposits. In the heart arteries, blockage can cause heart attacks; in the neck, it can cause stroke; in the legs, peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Getting most of our meals at drive-thru windows is not good for our hearts. Blockages that cause heart attacks can start in our 20s, not the 60s. Prevention is key, and starting early means fewer years of bad habits to break. To get on track, visit the American Heart Association’s ‘Life’s Simple 7’ under ‘Getting Healthy’ at heart.org Dr. Lynne Seacord, cardiologist, Washington University School of Medicine Women still don’t pay enough attention to their own symptoms. The gap between experiencing heart attack symptoms and getting to the ER remains about three hours.

Half of women over 45 have high blood pressure.

Smoking is directly responsible for most of the heart attacks in younger women.

While women generally have a lower heart attack risk until menopause, diabetes erases that advantage. Risk starts earlier and is higher for people with diabetes.

Compared to men, women are more likely to die one year after a heart attack. They have a higher rate of repeat heart attacks, less success with bypass surgery, and are less likely to complete cardiac rehab.

Obesity is on the rise and with it, insulin resistance and diabetes. Heart attacks could follow. Last year was the first year the heart attack rate didn’t drop.

We have safe and effective medications for high blood pressure and cholesterol. Statins significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, so women shouldn’t avoid medications because they don’t like to take pills.

[ marriage and the heart ] For men, just being married helps their hearts. For women, the quality of the relationship makes all the difference. “We used to think the more social connectedness, the better,” says psychologist Erin Shannon, Ph.D., of Holistic Psychology and Energy Medicine. “Now we know quality trumps quantity. We need relationships that help us diffuse stress. Negative relationships increase stress and cortisol levels, making us and our hearts feel worse.” Women who hold in their feelings during a fight are more likely to die from heart disease than those who express their feelings, she adds.

Men diffuse stress differently.When it comes to acting on symptoms of a heart attack, men who are married respond more quickly, Shannon says.

Married women are slower to seek help than single women. “Studies on recovery from cardiac bypass also show a marital difference: Happily married people are three times more likely to be alive 15 years later than singles,” she notes. When results are separated by sex, 83 percent of happily married women were alive after 15 years, versus 28 percent of women in unhappy marriages. “Humans thrive in happy relationships and die in unhappy ones,” she says.

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[ lifestyle for better blood pressure ] We’ve all heard that aerobic exercise is the path to low blood pressure and a stronger heart, but that wisdom is changing. “Combining aerobic and strength training actually has the best effect,” says strength and conditioning coach Jason Barbour, owner of Metabolic Meals.

“We combine strength training with active rest between reps to keep you moving and keep the heart above baseline.” The lean-mass gains made with strength training prevent muscle atrophy and increase strength and insulin sensitivity to help the body lose fat and lower blood pressure, he adds.

On his blog, Barbour links readers to a Mayo Clinic newsletter on exercise. “It explains how activity boosts HDL and reduces triglycerides to keep blood moving smoothly through vessels, lowering both blood pressure and overall cardiovascular risk,” he says. Combining strength and aerobic activity with dietary changes can help blood pressure even more. “I advise clients to eliminate high-glycemic carbohydrates, switch to sea salt, and take a quality fish oil supplement,” he says. “Some people with high blood pressure are low in magnesium, so a supplement can help.” When his clients make these simple changes in training and diet, many are able to reduce blood pressure medication, he notes.

[ the cholesterol conundrum ] Measuring cholesterol and managing it can be complicated, but the right information and expert care can keep patients on the right track.

Dr. Glenn Davison, co-founder of Lipid Management Program, St. Luke’s Hospital Most doctors know LDL cholesterol figures heavily into heart attack risk, and they try to keep it at normal levels, usually under 100. Even then, some people still have heart attacks. LDL is divided into small particles, like the pulp kernels in an orange segment. You may have the right number of segments, but a lot of pulp kernels. The smaller in size and greater the number of LDL particles, the greater the risk of heart attack. Someone with an LDL of 110 might have a particle size of 2,200, or an equivalent LDL of 220. That’s the case in many people with metabolic syndrome or a strong family history. Those people may need more aggressive LDL and blood pressure control.

One-fourth of the population meets the criteria for metabolic syndrome, meaning they have abnormal measurements in at least three of the following five categories: HDL, triglycerides, girth, fasting blood sugar and blood pressure. They can benefit from a lipid management program that includes diet and exercise, cardiology assessment, and a lipo-profile analysis with a particle count for more accurate risk assessment.

Dr. Dana Valencia, St. Louis Cardiology Center After menopause in women, arterial cholesterol plaque tends to build diffusely and evenly in smaller arteries and is often missed on imaging. With men, plaque tends to be more bunchy in larger arteries and easier to see. The dangers for

both sexes include hardening of the arteries, which increases blood pressure, and fracture of the plaque, which can send pieces to the heart or brain.

Half of younger people who have heart attacks have a normal LDL level, so we need to look at more sophisticated blood and imaging tests, including markers for systemic inflammation and LDL particle size. General system inflammation from pneumonia, gallbladder or colitis can get into the bloodstream, causing arterial plaque to rupture and break free. Eighteen-year-olds with Type II diabetes have the same risk as 18-year-olds who’ve had a heart attack, and may need statins for cholesterol control. Their LDL should be lower, under 70. Staying on top of risks is the only way to prevent and control heart disease.

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[The Trend report new smoky eye by lauren madras | photo by charles barnes

All over the catwalks, in our favorite magazines, on the small screen and the big, smoky eyes are the quickest way to say ‘sexy.’

But in recent months, red carpets have seen smoky eyes with a new twist: instead of black and charcoal to build up the dark look, they’re using navy, plum, evergreen and chocolate.

[ got color? ] >> Urban Decay Deluxe Eyeshadow in Freakshow, $18 M.A.C. Pro Longwear Eye Shadow in Thru the Night, $20 Origins Eye Shadow in Glistening Granite, $15

At the center of the new smoky eye is the bold eyeshadow that replaces dark charcoal with bright hues of a deeply saturated pigment. The trick is to apply colored makeup in the same method you would for any smoky look: first primer, then line top and bottom.

Apply shadow in two shades to the lid (lighter) and crease (darker).

For a little extra pop, apply a highlighter to the inner corners and brow bone. Lots of mascara and a smoldering stare—he won’t know what hit him!

[ rush hour ] >> Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil

Now, it’s not a good idea to apply makeup while driving—no matter how late you are. But with just this one product, no applicators necessary, you can achieve a smoky look quickly. (But just wait until you park, OK?) Use this stubby stick to draw a fat line across your lashes—the creamy texture and high pigment makes it easy to apply a lot quickly—then smudge to the crease. Draw a lighter line on your bottom lash line—start at the outside and work in. Comes in a dozen not-black hues.

Ulta, $22

[ experts only ] >> Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner

Long-wear is no exaggeration—this liner is actually hard to get off. And with its super-quick drying properties, you may want to practice before it’s time for that big date. But it’s worth it: the super-intense pigment gives all the impact colored liners often lack. Use the thinnest liner brush you can find and start at the base of your lashes. To really deepen the color, paint a thin line on the inner rim of your lash lines, too.

Fine department stores, $22

[ tool around ] >> Sephora Collection Ultimate Travel Tool Brush Set

Although there are plenty of designer brush sets available, this one will give you the most bang for your buck and has everything you need.

Don’t let the name fool you; these are full-size brushes in a roomy case. Of the four eye makeup brushes, only the tiny, slanted liner is synthetic. Use the smudge brush dry, with no shadow, to blend after you build up your pigment. As with any brush: wash frequently with baby shampoo and let dry completely to keep buildup and bacteria to a minimum.

Sephora, $80 for 8-brush set

[ fool proof ] >> Smashbox Eye Color Palettes

Getting the perfect made-up look comes down to choosing the right color for you. Not everyone should wear green eyeliner, and pink shadow might look downright frightening with the wrong coloring.

Smashbox makes it easy as pie with its new palettes: Blue, Hazel and Brown. These even include instructions for building a variety of looks from the six-color palette. Our expert tip? Pair the shadows with purple-ish brown mascara for a subtle but dynamic lash line.

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] routine? what’s your Fitness

[ linda smith by lauren madras

[ the routine ] Swim Twice a week, I swim 80 laps, alternating between butterfly, back, breast and free style strokes.

My routine is similar to what I did during my 15 years with the St. Louis Masters. I use a special type of flipper called a zoomer, which takes stress off your shoulders. I also wear polarized goggles to protect my eyes from pool chemicals and UV rays.

Run Twice a week, I run six miles. At the halfway point, I stop for 15 minutes of stretching and core stregthening moves. I take along my golden retriever, Kodi. I’m outfitted with Sole Control custom orthotics, and I protect against the sun with sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.

Stabilize On days when I don’t run or swim, I do a yoga routine at home and lift freeweights. It’s important to protect bone health and guard against injury, especially in the rotator cuff and back.

photo by charles barnes

Linda Smith is living proof you can raise two sons without soda in the house.

She and her husband, Jeff Gusdorf, and their children, Nathan, 22, and Jason, 18, have embraced a healthy lifestyle. They eat tasty, interesting food, but reject prepackaged snacks and sugary sodas.

“I don’t weigh myself,” Smith says. “This isn’t about maintaining weight at all. I love to think about how I can cook food to be healthy and delicious. Both Jeff and I are enthusiastic about it, and there’s hardly been any pushback over the years from our sons.” She incorporates lean proteins and fish, as well as a cornucopia of grains and unusual produce.

Smith is a doctor of chiropractic and a certified acupuncturist with Hands on Health in Clayton. She went into the profession after her own back injury introduced her to non-surgical treatments. She’s also a singer, performing with Springboard, a nonprofit that brings cultural enrichment into public schools.

She and her husband both meditate, and even their son Jason has picked it up.

Smith studied meditation at the Center for Mind Body Medicine in Washington D.C., learning techniques for transcendental and biofeedback meditation. The latter uses the external temperature in your extremities to measure the stress response in your body.

Smith teaches these and other techniques to students at Jason’s school (John Burroughs) once a year during a series of seminars on health and wellness.

In her own life, meditation is about mental and physical health. “I think it promotes healing,” Smith says. “I use yoga to take a break from intense aerobic workouts, and see a massage therapist twice a month.”

Her fitness routine keeps her in top form for her favorite hobby: sailing. “My whole family sails,” she says. “We’ll charter a boat for the four of us and captain it ourselves.”

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[ amuse bouche ] THE scene |

Diner atmosphere with upscale menu

THE CHEF |

David Timney

THE PRICES | $6.25 to $11 appetizers; $13 to $14 pizzas; $17 to $26 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Eggplant Parmesan, Pasta Tutte Mare, Talayna’s Caesar Salad

by jonathan carli

PHOTOS BY biLL BARRETT

This onetime Coco’s diner has been transformed into an Italian restaurant with some solid dishes, including traditional St. Louis favorites: Talayna’s pizzas and salads. Frontenac Grill was launched by Talayna’s founder, Mike Faille, before his unexpected death a few months ago. The wall art is a paean to the Sinatra era, and the attractive wood bar near the entrance looks like it could have come right out of The Sands. But the rest of the decor is a bit incongruous. While the food is on the tony side (including prime steaks that start at $30), the big, open space just hasn’t been tamed, resulting in an ambience that’s frenetic and still diner-ish, with tile floors, vinyl seats and booths, and synthetic tables, not covered with tablecloths.

That said, it’s important to note that in addition to

dishes like veal marsala and filet, you can come here for pizza and a Caesar salad, too. Starters are what you’d expect of an Italian place: calamari, spiedini, canneloni, etc. Our Eggplant Parmesan ($9) was very well executed. The three rounds were heavily breaded, browned nicely on all sides and covered with garlic-laced tomato sauce and mozzarella. Same for the Talayna’s Caesar Salad ($5), whose crunchy and creamy topping of oily croutons and heavily shredded cheese coated every piece of romaine.

From the eight pasta dishes, we had the Tutte Mare ($22), which was wonderful. Each element— shrimp, mussels, crab and clams—was cooked tender and sweet and arranged around a mound of wide noodles. An order of Chicken Milanese ($20) also was well done. The double breast was pounded thin,

[ chef chat ] PEDIGREE |

Began working at 17 under Chef Jimmy Schmidt at London Chop House in Detroit

Milanese | Meaning ‘in the style of Milan,’ this entails meat dipped in beaten egg, then into breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese and pan-fried in butter

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The Fish House in Manila. They handed us a basket, and we chose all our ingredients. The chefs cooked whatever you brought them, including dozens of fresh exotic fish, in the way they saw fit.

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lightly breaded and pan-fried in olive oil with a dose of fresh lemon. It came with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli and cauliflower.

A Prime Rib-eye ($30) was tasty, cooked correctly and very well trimmed, especially for such a fat-laden steak. It was a big portion and came with a huge mound of mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.

The desserts here are house-made and include several interesting options. Timney is known for his Chocolate Mocha Fritters, fried dough balls filled with oozing dark chocolate and liqueur. And while the Pumpkin Cheesecake with Lorna Doone crust was tempting, we had Apple Crisp with Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream, which was flavorful, especially the crumb topping and the caramel drizzle.

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>>The mussels were perfectly prepared and the house salad was delicious. >>They have a good, varied menu, and the pizza was very good.

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[ soup’s on! ]

Manor Grove’s annual Soup’s On competition takes place

Feb. 26 at the Kirkwood Community Center. The public is invited to sample the heartwarming fare and contribute their opinions as an esteemed panel of judges names the winners. A fundraiser to help residents of the Kirkwood seniors community, the event costs $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Kids are half price.

[ porkin’ good time ]

Local barbecue mecca Pappy’s Smokehouse celebrated its fourth anniversary earlier this month. On Feb. 4, owner Mike Emerson and his ‘cue crew cooked two whole hogs, with 100 percent of proceeds—more than $10,000—benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Gotta give back,” Emerson notes.

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Onesto Pizza & Trattoria,

leaving business partner Craig Stenson in control of the South City pizzeria. Racanelli still owns and operates Mad Tomato in Clayton, where he has also launched a charitable giving initiative to raise $10,000 for local nonprofits in 2012.

“We may never get rich, but we love what we do,” says Pat Rutherford-Pettine, owner of Sugaree Baking Co. She and her husband, Jim Pettine, started Sugaree as a wholesale business catering to restaurants and weddings in 1996 in the basement of the now-defunct restaurant Keith’s in Chesterfield.

They moved to the current Dogtown location in 1999, to a building that housed a bakery for more than a century, beginning with Kies Bakery in 1896. “We love the feel of this neighborhood. One of the grandchildren from the Kies family actually lives next-door!” Pat says. “Before we signed the lease, we came down for the St. Patrick’s parade, and it was crazy. It’s just so fun. Now we participate, selling beer and brats to revelers.”

Not long after leasing the building, Pat convinced the owner to sell it, and the Pettines set about remodeling the front room, which had once been a storefront— and would be again. “There was five layers of flooring to excavate,” Pat says. “But I knew lovely hardwood was under there.” Now, the bakery is crowded on the two days a week it is open to the public.

You can find ‘Pie Pat’ and ‘Jimmy the Cake,’ as the local kids call them, holding court with all kinds of treats on Fridays and Saturdays. “The kids are

[ mayfest ]

The inaugural MayFest St. Louis, a ‘celebration of spring with music, food, drink and fun,’ is scheduled for May 18 to 20 at the corner of Seventh and Cerre streets, southwest of Busch Stadium. It will be three days of concert performances, a crawfish-and-shrimp boil, oyster-eating contest, amateur chef Best Midwest Gumbo contest, and mobile cuisine from ‘Food Truck Row.’

[ scape’s iron chefs ] Scape American Bistro

chef-owner Eric Kelly is hosting his own style of Iron Chef, challenging his culinary team to create a multi-course tasting menu each week using a different secret ingredient. Guests can order the Iron Chef tasting menu Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through March 24. This week’s challenge ingredient is Concord grapes and will be followed, in order, by: fresh rosemary, balsamic vinegar, chili peppers, fennel and cauliflower.

For more on the latest from the St. Louis food scene, visit The Scoop section of SauceMagazine.com.

[ raspberry thumbprint cookie ] 4 oz. butter ½ c. sugar 2 ½ c. flour

½ t. baking powder ¼ t. salt raspberry preserves

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture. Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls, and space evenly on the cookie sheet.

Using your thumb, press balls down to make an

indent in the middle. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove cookie sheets and raise temperature to 325 degrees. Fill the thumbprint with preserves and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Makes three dozen

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definitely one of the best parts of having our business in this neighborhood,” Pat says. “We have one child, about 4 years old, who comes every single week and buys a single whoopie pie. He comes up to the marble counter by himself with the money, and it’s just the cutest thing you’ve ever seen!”

Pat started her career with a bachelor’s of fine arts from Boston University. “I’m a craft-er,” she says. “Now, I get to use my art in decorating cakes.” Jim attended the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. “He’s a real chef,” Pat says proudly. He’s a former culinary arts teacher, who cooks up new recipes for the bakery. “We’re working on a beef pot pie now.”

The couple lives above their bakery, perfect for when they work late in the evening. And they’ve been investing in the neighborhood. “Real estate is our new thing,” Pat says.

“We bought a house, which we rent out now, but when we remodeled, I planned my dream kitchen. That just might be our home someday.”

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Nashville, set amid the glorious Blue Ridge Mountains, has much to offer, but none of it as fascinating as its rich musical history.

By bill beggs jr.

The music that sprang forth from hillbilly roots and took forays into gospel, folk, rockabilly and rock continues to defy categorization, although the cognoscenti continue to try hyphens like ‘country-rock’.

Silly, really. Whatever the genre, music is either good, or not-so.

Almost all the music I heard during a recent visit to this river city 258 miles southeast of here (about 4 1/2 hours) was pretty good. In this writer’s humble opinion, most of it was really good. It ranged from Little Jimmy Dickens, the pint-sized Grand Poobah of the Grand Ole Opry, to saxophonist Sonny Rollins, a progenitor of hard bop jazz who played Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the city’s neoclassical revivalist concert hall opened in 2006. Rollins’ take on The Tennessee Waltz drew a standing ovation. But his jazz combo didn’t have a fiddle—for some, a fixture of ‘country’ music.

However you slice it, the music has a rich history worthy of exploring. One might think a museum fit to the task would be in a stately old building like Ryman Auditorium, circa 1892, or a brownstone

among the honky-tonks downtown. Quite the contrary. The $37-million Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is modern and even whimsical.

Some windows are shaped and spaced like piano keys, and a corner of the building juts out like the tail fin of a 1950s Cadillac. From the air, the 40,000-square-foot museum is shaped like a bass clef. Elvis Presley’s gold-painted Cadillac is parked inside, with golden side mirrors and

A battered Steinway shows the scars of thousands of recording sessions. other trim that, even though his records made lots of money, surely isn’t solid gold. Gold records occupy every spare square foot of wall space, and Webb Pierce’s car, also on display, has Wild West accoutrements—steer horns on the grille, a silver rifle as a hood ornament, a saddle on the floor between the front seats and six-shooters for door handles.

Outlandish, yes. However, evidence of restraint is also right at hand.

The office of music producer Owen Bradley, who oversaw many Patsy Cline sessions, has been recreated as he left it: cassette tapes scattered atop the desk, scribbled Post-Its and doodles in his open calendar. Despite using lush orchestration, the late Bradley never lost the most important

[ the essentials ]

instrument of the mix: Cline’s bold contralto.

After your museum tour, take a short jaunt to RCA’s legendary Studio B. Opened in 1957, Nashville’s oldest recording studio is home to hits like Roy Orbison’s Only the Lonely, the Everly Brothers’ (All I Have To Do Is) Dream, Dolly Parton’s Jolene and no fewer than 250 tunes by Elvis, including Are You Lonesome Tonight?

A battered Steinway shows the scars of thousands of recording sessions.

Wait—Elvis wasn’t country. He was rock… but then, some of his biggest hits were gospel records. How do you pigeonhole ‘The King’? Today, he’d probably fit right into the burgeoning scene known as Americana, a multifarious musical hybrid that’s found a radio home in ‘Music City Roots,’ a weekly live broadcast from Loveless Café—right down to the folksy, deep-voiced announcer and a local chili commercial—performed live. Host Jim Lauderdale is an avuncular performer known more by songs he’s written for other artists. To close the show, he joined the night’s performers for a jam to Hank Williams’ Mind Your Own Business.

Lauderdale again hosted as Americana music was celebrated during the 10th Annual Americana Music

EAT Opryland Hotel has several fine restaurants in atriums stunning for their sculpture, sequenced fountains and tropical flora. Or sample the area’s many barbecue joints. (A pundit has said: As cheese or wine defines the provinces of France, so does barbecue define regions of the American South.) In town, dining―family-style, honky-tonk raucous or candlelight intimate―can be found a few blocks from the Hall of Fame. Many of Music City’s ‘destination’ restaurants are in outlying communities, e.g. Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant in Franklin.

SHOP Honky-tonkin’ downtown can be crowded and expensive. But don’t miss Hatch Show Print, which has been producing posters since the days of minstrel shows. Or try the upand-coming east side, which features the likes of a gourmet popsicle shop and boutiques like the secondhand clothing store named Ranch Dressing.

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clockwise from top: recreation of athena parthenos with its sculptor, Alan LeQuire; Award winning songwriter billy montana; Another would-be Opry star (the author of this article) poses on the stage of Ryman Auditorium, ‘The Mother Church of Country Music.’

Association Awards, happily taking place during my visit. Entertainers, industry heavyweights and fans packed the Ryman, ‘Mother Church of Country Music,’ to honor and enjoy the work of more than a dozen performers. (Robert Plant, vocalist famed for fronting seminal heavy-rock band Led Zeppelin, won record of the year for the debut release by his new outfit, Band of Joy.) Performers love the Ryman for its excellent acoustics. For decades, it was home to the world’s longest-running live radio show, the Grand Ole Opry, before the show relocated to new digs at the Opryland complex 20 minutes out of town. But this former religious tabernacle is renowned more for its hallowed stage—where everyone from Hank Williams and Patsy Cline to James Brown, Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello has played. (On weekdays, tourists can stand against an Opry backdrop, mug for the camera and pretend to sing and play guitar.)

It’s not all music. Downtown and within a few miles are plenty of other unique cultural features and, well, at least one bona-fide curio. The fabulous Frist, former main post office and Art Deco masterpiece, houses the city art museum. A few blocks away is a full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Greece, which crews from that country pored over while restoring the real thing in Athens. For those in the mood for more down-home stimulation, book transit on a 1950s train to the historic hamlet of Watertown, but beware—authentic 1800s characters might just ‘rob’ your coach during the journey.

But back to music, and those who’ve become rich making it. Jaw-dropping tours are available of properties including Loretta Lynn’s ranch and Fontanel, the 27,000-square-foot log cabin that Barbara Mandrell and her husband built to raise their family.

On 136 rolling, forested acres are a helipad and outdoor music arena. The indoor shooting range shows the scars from a visit by rowdy compadres Hank Williams Jr. and Kid Rock, who’d apparently had a snootful before letting loose with automatic weapons. Indeed, rock ’n’ roll isn’t the only genre to feature bad boys with more money than sense.

Colonial history is rich. Civil War lore is overwhelming, from Clarksville (Fort Defiance changed hands several times, without a shot) to Franklin (where reenactments of one of the war’s bloodiest battles are staged). Both towns are fairly close, quaint, and boast restored movie theaters.

Franklin’s features both live music and theater, Clarksville’s an ambitious schedule of musicals and ‘serious’ theater. In Franklin, you may spy celebrity musicians like Jack White of White Stripes fame or St. Louis hometown boy Michael McDonald, both of whom have relocated here.

SLEEP The Opryland Hotel is my top pick. Service is impeccable, sights inside and out are extraordinary, and millions of holiday lights start going up in early October.

B&Bs abound in historic communities nearby, including Clarksville, Gallatin, Murfreesboro and Franklin.

the gaylord operyland hotel

PHOTO LEISURE ALBUM

[arts&entertainment [february] by kari williams

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hubbard street dance chicago

2/15 out of the box: artists play chess 6 p.m. | Contemporary Art Museum | $5 to $20 | worldchesshof.com

2/16 if a print is shown, will someone see it?

5:30 p.m. | Regional Arts Commission | Free | art-stl.com

2/17 made in the shade: paul rudolph’s florida houses revisited

Sheldon Concert Hall | free | thesheldon.org

Dance St. Louis | Powell Hall | $25 to $55 | stlsymphony.org On stage at Powell Hall this month with its contemporary dance routines

2/16 the dude abides

9 p.m | House of Rock | stlhouseofrock.net

2/17 lucabrasi

2/21 d.r.s.g.s. w/hit the lights like moths to flames

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Sparks the Rescue | 7 p.m | the Firebird | $15 | firebirdstl.com

2 to 5 p.m. | Ivey-Selkirk | Free | 314.726.5515

exploring buddhism and art

1 p.m. | The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts | Free | pulitzerarts.org Learn about the methods behind the art with the Pulitzer Foundation’s latest exhibit, Reflections of the Buddha. The exhibit runs through March 10.

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2/16 jane’s addiction

8 p.m. | The Pageant | $36 to $40 | thepageant.com

8:30 p.m. | Cicero’s | $7 | ciceros-stl.com

2/19 the trova project

PHOTO BY Sam Fentress

[ music ]

Standing Buddha Śākyamuni (Shijiamouni)|late 6th century|China Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Purchase, 182:19

2/15to3/4 a midsummer night’s dream

george strait with martina mcbride

The Black Rep | $20| theblackrep.org 2/18 to 2/26 radio freeemerson 8 p.m. and 2 p.m | A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre (Washington University) | $10|edisontheatre.wustl.edu 2/18 to 2/19 shen yun performing arts Start times vary | Peabody Opera House | $50 to $120 peabodyoperahouse.com

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2/15 anatomy is destiny: the wardrobe, game in waiting

(performance) 7 p.m.| Contemporary Art Museum. $20| camstl.org 2/17 gabriel iglesias (comedy) 8 p.m.| Peabody Opera House | $38.75 | peabodyoperahouse.com

7:30 p.m | Scottrade Center | $39.50 to $79.50 | scottradecenter.com When George Strait and Martina McBride come to St. Louis, they’ll be sure to Leave You With a Smile.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

2/17 to 2/19 seussical the Musical

Start times vary | Florissant Civic Center Theatre | $7 | florissantmo.com

Spend an evening with the Cat in the Hat, as he takes you through an adventure featuring many of Dr. Seuss’ classic characters. Seussical the Musical touches on favorites like Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, Green Eggs and Ham and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. The Cat in the Hat is the evening’s emcee in this mash-up geared toward children from kindergarten to fifth grade.

photo by alex bailey/weinstein company

2/18 master of liberal arts

seminar: the works of mercy

11 a.m.| January Hall | Room 110 (Washington University)| Free | RSVP preferred 314.935.6700

2/21 i shall not desert my post:

elijah lovejoy abolitionist martyr

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(one-person show) 3 p.m.| Missouri History Museum| Free| mohist.org

stuffed and unstrung

(improv puppetry) 8 p.m.| Touhill | $30 to $65| touhill.org Brian Henson, son of Jim Henson, brings puppets to life with snarky attitudes and vicious wit.

[ movies ] t&s saw it!

Hugo >> This film is as charming as everyone says. It’s the story

about a young boy living in the Paris train station in the 1920s after being orphaned. It’s a fantastical, 3-D journey as Hugo tries to elude station guard Sacha Baron Cohen and his ridiculous Doberman Maximillian and to touch the heart of toy vendor Ben Kingsley. And while the plot makes no more sense than that of the other boy-searching-for-dad movie, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, this one has charm, humor and incredible beauty. The period music, costumes and setting are positively magical.

Should You See It? Absolutely!—D.W. Viewed at The Moolah Theatre

photo by jaap buitendijk/paramount pictures and gk films

The Iron Lady >> Its trailers promote a commanding Margaret Thatcher

deftly navigating political storms and the chauvinistic status quo. But the movie wasn’t the historical biopic I’d expected or hoped for. Instead, The Iron Lady gave viewers a portrait of a woman coping with the onset of dementia and the death of her husband—and oh, she happens to be the first female British prime minister. The scenes that do show Thatcher in her prime present a fierce politician who—sometimes to her detriment—stuck steadfastly to policies dealing with a recession, high unemployment, terrorism...sound familiar? That said, a phenomenal Meryl Streep deserves every accolade she’s received for her portrayal of Thatcher, and Jim Broadbent is endearing as her beloved, supportive husband, Denis.

Should You See It? Streep’s performance alone makes the film worth the price of admission, but those hoping to see a fierce political drama will be disappointed. —D.K. Viewed at the chase park plaza cinemas

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7426 Wydown blvd.

Luxury CLAyTON CONdOmiNium

#305 ~ This unit at The Crescent has 2 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths and a private fenced yard ~ $875,000 Open House Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and 19 from 1 to 3 PM or by appointment.

MEHLMAN HOMES REALTY | Debi Mehlman 314 277 4465

[open] houses >> sunday 2/19<<

[ 63005 ] >> 15 Peppermill Court | $334,900 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com [ 63105 ] >> 155 Carondelet Plaza, Unit 305 | $875,00 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.277.4465 [ 63112 ] >> 5842 Pershing Ave. | $274,900 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com [ 63119 ] >> 17 Clydehurst Drive | $224,900 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com [ 63122 ] >> 7504 Suffolk Ave. | $199,900 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com >> 1419 Andrew Drive | $365,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com [ 63124 ] >> 44 Godwin Lane | $799,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com >> 103 Clermont Court | $1,499,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com [ 63130 ] >> 533 North and South Road | $529,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com [ 63131 ] >> 2500 Town & Country Estates Drive | $925,000 | 2-4 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com [ 63141 ] >> 11311 Fairways Drive | $674,900 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com >> 9 Muirfield Lane | $2.2 million | 2-4 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com [ 63143 ] >> 3449 Cambridge Ave. | $259,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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listing price | $1,495,000 listing agent | kim carney of coldwell banker premier group It’s hard to find homes in Clayton that are new construction but don’t stick out like sore thumbs. That’s what attracted Jesse and Linda Hunter to this Wydown property. “The neighborhood has all the charm and convenience we were looking for,” says Linda Hunter. But the contemporary layout, large family spaces and top-notch construction sealed the deal.

“The house has a lot of character, especially for a new home,” she says.

“Details like built-in bookshelves and marble-tiled foyer with atrium stair make it unique and homey.”

The Hunters made cosmetic changes to customize the house, as well as updates.

There are new appliances in the kitchen, including a Wolf range, a dual-zone wine cooler and a SubZero fridge. Granite counters and a tile backsplash provide visual interest. “The kitchen is my favorite place in the house, because of the open plan. The kids will sit with me, or in the hearth room, while I’m cooking. And you can see outside through the large windows.”

The open floor plan on the first story is perfect for entertaining. The Hunters have hosted more than 75 people without spilling into the yard, where there is a pretty patio and play area with a handsome wood privacy fence.

Upstairs, whimsical custom painting has transformed three of the bedrooms into playful spaces perfect for the Hunters’ young children. Two bedrooms share a jack-and-jill bath, while the third has an ensuite bathroom. The master suite is also on the second level and includes custom closets, a luxurious bath and spacious bedroom. A fireplace and coffered photos by Steven B. Smith ceiling enhance the traditional feel. Another feature rarely found in the area is a second-story laundry room, complete with custom built-ins.

Both the attic and lower levels are finished, with a playroom and guest room on the third level and three recreational rooms in the basement. A media room downstairs has theater-style seating, a built-in screen and a sound system. The downstairs also has a gym and a family room with a bar and full bath.

An open house will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 19

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FRESH LISTINGS FROM JIGGS!

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349 Conway Hill RoaD

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12856 Topping Acres

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210 Old Belle MOnte ROad

11967 sackston ridge drive

650 locksley

7516 Gannon avenue

Creve Coeur $650,000

Webster Groves $345,000

Chesterfield $749,000

University City $225,000

........................ cell: 314.503.7999 Jiggs Dunn ....................... office: 314.872.6799 “It’s a Dunn Deal” ........................ www.JiggsDunn.com ....................... ........................

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314-647-0001

PREMIER GROUP

ColdwellBankerPremier.com #1 Coldwell Banker affiliate in the state of Missouri

1443 Fox Hill Farms Circle Prudential Alliance, REALTORS Agent: Kristi & JT Monschein Price per square foot: $221.60 $1.11 million

[ 63105 ]

155 Carondelet Plaza, #700 Mehlman Homes Realty Agent: Debra J Mehlman Price per square foot: $364.58 $875,000

[ 63108 ]

232 N. Kingshighway Blvd., #2202 CWE Brokerage Agent: Kathryn Capps Price per square foot: $403.63 $800,000

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750 N. Taylor Ave. Coldwell Banker Gundaker Agent: Tom Bayer Price per square foot: $180.25 $825,000

Mark Your Calendar!

Saturday, March 10, 2012 • 12:30 pm at Olivette Lanes, 9520 Olive Blvd. 63132 It’s easy to get involved!

For more information, call 1-855-361-5900, or visit

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1 Mayfair Road Janet McAfee Agent: Megan K. Holekamp Price per square foot: $250.17 $1.5 million

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10 Outer Ladue Drive Gladys Manion Agent: Holly F. Bry Price per square foot: $238.07 $802,306

[ 63132 ]

58 Stoneyside Lane Prudential Alliance, REALTORS Agent: Carol B. Katz Price per square foot: $207.28 $826,000

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22 Spoede Woods Coldwell Banker Premier Group Agent: Darcie Sheehan Price per square foot: $186.30 $465,000

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27 Bon Hills Drive Prudential Alliance, REALTORS Agent: Margie Medelberg Price per square foot: $186.84 $827,500

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242 Edwin Avenue - Glendale - $259,000 Darling listing with lots of curb appeal and great backyard for entertaining. Updated kitchen, wood burning fireplace, and new upstairs bathroom.

333 Doulton Place - Town & Country - $699,000 357 Halcyon Drive - Glendale - $425,000 Dynamite spaces for entertaining and family living are an integral part of this Adorable, lovingly maintained home with fantastic, five-bedroom listing. Enormous family room with fireplace and one First-floor master bedroom and playroom for set of French doors overlooks a gorgeous lot in a superb location. NEW PRICE! kids on the lower level.

8022 Rosiline Dr. - Clayton - $625,000 crisp, fresh, four-bedroom, Davis Place home was redone just a couple of years ago so it lives like brand new.

456 Oakley Drive - Clayton - $625,000 Architectural charm and high-end updates are perfectly blended to make this impeccable home one that will please the most discriminating buyer.

Clayton - 314.725.5100

11311 Fairways Drive - Creve Coeur - $674,900 Upscale, executive-style home on a gorgeous, three-quarters of an acre lot with two-story great room, sunroom with three walls of windows off the kitchen, and first-floor master. Lovely moldings and fine finishes throughout.

Town & Country - 314.569.1177

accolades

Congratulations Maddie!

We are so proud of you and can’t wait to hear you sing your heart out in your DaySpring performance as Annie!

Love, Mom, Dad and Ryanne

Happy 65th Birthday Mom!

Home Improvement

Two Are Better Than One! Deep & Thorough Cleaning Service Please Contact Susie Duncan

Happy 14th Birthday Carter Griesedieck!

We love you and are so proud of you! XOXO Mom, Dan, Jack, Mac, Cole, Nick and Katherine.

Yucko’s

Imagine all “new” appliances in your home. Due to renovaHappy Birthday Mom! tion, these appliances installed in October 2008 are ready for a new Looking forward to watching home. All Jenn-Air except for the your new career unfold!

GE Profile Range. Stainless Steel Love from your family!

Kitchen appliances: Jenn-Air French Door Refrigerator, Double Oven - 30”, Under-Cabinet Microwave - 30”, Dishwasher - 24” and Cleaning GE Profile Gas Cooktop - 30”.

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Originally cost $8500. Can be yours for $3900. Available February 23rd. Please call 486-9274 for information.

Here’s to another 24 years of love and crazy!

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Tributes

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From all of us at Town & Style, thank you for everything you have done for our great city of St. Louis.

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Happy 24th Anniversary Mom and Dad!

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Congratulations to Town & Style Magazine, the area’s newest publication, for one year of business in our community, from the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Saint Louis, the region’s oldest not-for-profit organization, with 167 years in the business of helping families in need throughout our community.

Join us in congratulating Town & Style Magazine for one year of success, and help recognize its efforts as one of the ‘newest’, by supporting the community’s ‘oldest’ ... the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Saint Louis.

‘Help Us Help Others’ with a special gift to support our mission to serve families and individuals in need throughout the Greater Saint Louis Metropolitan area. There are many impressive numbers to help tell a story of community support …

One • a great number to get started, and the anniversary year of Town & Style 143 • Vincentian chapters that support our neighborhoods (known as conferences) 2,855 • grassroots members that help those in need Nine • district councils that support local chapters 1,379 • active volunteers throughout our communities Four • thrift stores to shop and help serve and support our mission 167 • years helping families in Saint Louis 1845 • the year we started in Saint Louis (we’re the oldest non-profit in town and west of the Mississippi River) 83 • food pantries operated or served by Vincentians 234,713 • families and individuals served this past year 306 • automobiles donated to benefit our mission 79 • automobiles repaired and placed with needy families 381 • businesspeople who’ve attended our two Corporate Breakfast programs 144 • previously homeless individuals who now live in our permanent-supportive or transitional scattered housing 94 • percent completing our entire Criminal Justice program without re-entry to prison within three years Three • primary mission programs, Crisis Intervention and Support, Homelessness Prevention, and Criminal Justice Ministry 13 • counties served, including Saint Louis County, City of Saint Louis, and Saint Charles County 1,848 • no-cost pharmacy maintenance prescriptions last year for qualified individuals 29,615 • home visits by Vincentians to help others 20,772 • lunches served at the Council Office alone 221,717 • shoppers purchased items in our thrift stores last year 1,113,097 • value-priced items sold through our stores in 2011 to support our community services 161,333 • dollars of free merchandise given to those in need, in partnership with our local chapters 357,110 • pounds of goods recycled in our first-year program 240,067 • service hours from area volunteers 1,890 • direct individual donors who chose to be recognized 197 • businesses, clubs, organizations, and foundations that supported our programs this past year 5.9 • average rate of return on investment for one or more planned gifts 2012 • year we need your family to help 314.881.6035 • phone number to support families by volunteering, customizing a community or business partnership, or to provide an in-kind donation or financial gift of any size number

One • you, to make an uncountable, immeasurable impact in the lives of others ‘Help Us Help Others’ – your support will ensure that the blessings you’ve received are shared with many grateful families in need. With your help, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Saint Louis will continue to provide vital services to families through our mission of serving the needy, the poor, and the suffering … in a spirit of justice and charity. To learn more about how you can help others through our mission, contact Robert C. Vogel, Director of Development and Partnership Programs, at robertv@svdpstl.org or (314) 881-6035.

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