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T&S creative director Julie Streiler and friend Maggie Pearson were among the guests at Parigi’s launch party, where they enjoyed frog legs, polenta and prosecco.

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town talk » 7 Cover story – Nurses for Newborns 8 Talk of the Towns 10 The Insider 11 Save the Date 12 Assets & Answers From the Boardroom 14 BackTalk

Champagne was flowing as Savvy celebrated its fifth anniversary. Experts shared tips on using Pantone’s color of the year in a beautiful tablescape and with seasonal flowers.

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Nurses for Newborns holds its Night for Newborns Spring Auction April 17 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac.

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CONTRIBUTORS happy hour jeffrey hall patty unleashed patty hannum

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from the editor's desk The recent finding that PPI’s (Proton Pump Inhibitors) might actually do more harm than good is an eye-opener. If the drug category doesn’t sound familiar to you, maybe its brand names will: Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec. They’ve long been the go-to remedies for heartburn. But as today’s health section, West Meets East, indicates, doctors these days are more and more willing to have their patients try ‘home remedies’ before turning to the big guns of the pharmaceutical world.

It’s a welcome development, if a bit ironic. When I switched from Prevacid to papaya (really) about 15 years ago, the response from friends, medical and non, was something akin to, Huh? But papaya is a natural digestive enzyme, and I was fortunate to learn that from a chiropractor who has never steered me wrong, before or since. While Westerners are used to the silver-bullet approach to solving health problems, Eastern approaches (and those of many indigenous populations) are more likely to turn to slow-and-steady methods that might not offer instant relief, but they don’t give you heart disease, brittle bones or dementia, either.

Back to our West Meets East feature, there is a trend now, even in the medical community, for the patient to be handed more responsibility for his/her own health and wellness. It falls into the omnipresent term: lifestyle changes. If you don’t want heartburn, stop eating spicy foods, or rich foods, or late-night meals. It’s not rocket science; it’s the opposite. Simplify health care by, well, turning to simpler solutions. It won’t work for every ailment, but the benefit-cost ratio can’t be beat.

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Nurses for Newborns gives babies a healthy start in life.

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life support nurses for newborns by alexa beattie As any parent knows, adjusting to life with a new baby can be hard. That’s especially true if the baby is medically fragile or there are additional challenges in the home. But Nurses for Newborns is there to help, preventing infant mortality, abuse and neglect when they are most likely—during the stresses of postpartum life. Sometimes, that’s as simple as providing basic supplies—diapers, formula, cribs, car seats and high chairs. Other times, it means guidance for mothers experiencing depression and domestic violence. The home visitation program founded by nurse Sharon Rohrbach has provided a safety net for babies in our region since 1991. Rohrbach worked at St. Anthony’s Medical Center and was concerned about the number of babies who did not stay healthy, or died, after release from the hospital.

“In some areas of St. Louis, in the shadow of some of the world’s finest health institutes, we have babies dying at a similar rate as those in developing nations,” says Melinda Ohlemiller, NFN chief executive officer. The organization’s greatest concern, she says, is the disparity between the mortality figures for African-American babies and other infant populations. More than 90 percent of the families the nurses serve, she says, live in ‘abject poverty,’ although every zip code in the city has received NFN help.

This year, the organization celebrates a quarter-century of serving 25 counties in Missouri and mid-Tennessee with its annual dinner and auction, Night for Newborns, April 17.

“We are so grateful for the financial support of our donors, and for our volunteers,” Ohlemiller says. The organization also receives donations of items from the community. It is always in need of portable cribs, diapers and wipes, and all “the things that keep a baby healthy and safe.”

Ohlemiller notes that nurses also attend to pregnant and homeless women. They visit shelters and maternity homes (like Haven of Grace and Almost Home) to screen for risk and educate new mothers about CPR, nutrition and when to use the emergency room. Nurses use laptops to keep electronic records and track babies’ development. Ohlemiller says the organization now is receiving national attention because of how well the babies are doing. “We hope other communities around the country can learn from our model,” she says. NFN has social workers and community health workers on staff.

Ohlemiller explains that infant mortality is complicated. “There are many factors at play,” she says. Having access to healthcare and knowing how to use it is essential, as well as knowing about things like safe sleeping and soothing a crying baby. “It is challenging for anyone,” Ohlemiller says, “but for some young families in certain situations, it is hard to get an infant through the first year.”

World Wide Technology is the presenting sponsor of this year’s Night for Newborns spring auction. All money raised, Ohlemiller notes, goes back into services. “With additional funds, we can serve additional babies,” she says, adding that currently 2,600 families receive help annually.

Two people will be honored during the evening: Dr. Nanci Bobrow will receive the 2016 Champion for Families Award for dedicating her life to families in need, and singer-songwriter Javier Mendoza will be presented with the McGraw Milhaven Award for performing holiday concerts to benefit Nurses for Newborns for the past six years.

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Forest Park Forever has been just about the best thing to happen to the verdant jewel of the CWE since the 1904 World’s Fair. Now, as part of a yearlong celebration of its 30th anniversary, the organization has launched a special initiative for 2016: The Forest Park Forever Artist in Residence Program.

The main goals are: To celebrate Forest Park Forever’s 30th anniversary by bringing attention to the park’s natural beauty, cultural and historical significance and the work of Forest Park Forever and its partnership with the City of St. Louis To embrace the park’s existing role as one of the country’s most inspiring open-air studios, and To provide the public with a window on the process of talented regional artists and the creative possibilities of Forest Park.

There will be up to three residencies available for metro artists of all disciplines and backgrounds—from poets and choreographers to painters and photographers and beyond. (Hip-hop in the Spanish pavilion?) Each artist will receive a $3,000 stipend from Forest Park Forever to produce their work or series of works, plus a budget to create a public event at the end of their residency.

Artists will be expected to work on-site in Forest Park for three weeks, 10 hours per week, and are encouraged to collaborate and learn from the horticulturists, gardeners and other professionals from Forest Park Forever and the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry. Residencies will take place between May and September. None of the artwork created by the selected artists will be of a permanent nature in Forest Park. (Well, what if someone builds a bronze?)

According to St. Louis Arc, state Sen. Eric Schmitt is a hero for kids with disabilities.

The Glendale legislator has introduced legislation in the state capitol to benefit kids with autism, among other things. The nonprofit will be presenting its 2016 Superhero for Kids award—and a superhero cape—to Schmitt on April 21 at an eponymous fundraiser at the Palladium Saint Louis. Schmitt’s first bill was a 2010 law requiring health insurance companies to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism in children.

The second was the passage of the Missouri ABLE Act in 2015, which allows people with disabilities and their families to set up a savings account for disability-related expenses, so they can live with greater financial security.

The Superheroes for Kids event raises funds and creates sen. eric schmitt awareness for St. Louis Arc

children’s programs. At this cocktail gala, sponsored by World Wide Technology and Lion Forge Comics, guests are invited to channel their inner comic book heroes by dressing in superhero-chic costumes.

Plug ’er in and go! After she charges up, that is. Kirkwood has budgeted for charging stations for electric cars, so take note, Tesla drivers. The city’s budget includes two charging stations and it also is purchasing an electric vehicle for the city. It will be operated, natch, by Kirkwood’s electric department. Charging stations are proposed for several locations in town, perhaps the Farmers Market and the Wal-Mart parking lot. They will accept credit cards for payment. I, for one, am waiting for a solar-powered electric car with a windmill attached … although my junior-high physics tells me there’s no such thing as a perpetual-motion machine.

the best type of business for the Loop—at 6655 Delmar Blvd., no less, near where the Saturday farmers market holds court. The space most recently has been occupied

by Market Pub House. I’ll probably check it out, you know, for the social aspect. (I used to subscribe to Playboy for the articles and fine fiction.)

As construction kicks off to rearrange Kiener Plaza downtown to bring it more into alignment with the Gateway Arch grounds and make the area overall more accessible to pedestrians, maybe they could get rid of The Runner, one of the most cringeworthy statues in all of St. Louis. He holds both of his arms unnaturally in front, when one should be swinging back and the other forward during his stride. It’s at least ergonomically unnerving, if not physically impossible.

Well, plans are to renovate the fountain during the $19 million project, but the statue will keep running in

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Bring on the panties and the pasties! If you don’t like the sound of that, you won’t like the new Social House slated for the Delmar Loop. The name may sound harmless for a restaurant and bar, but its Soulard location has featured topless women wearing body paint and underpants for the last few years. This new location has it expanding to U. City, and I have to point out: People, the fires of hell have not burned down Soulard yet, nor are they likely to scorch U. City anytime soon. So far, business owners are not exactly up in arms about it, but some don’t think it’s [ TT Trivia ] Who was Luther Ely Smith?

place, in a stride that looks like something out of Monty Python’s, “The Ministry of Silly Walks” sketch. Some in the metro may not be as flummoxed by The Runner as they are over the statue of Stan Musial outside Busch Stadium, in which Stan the Man stands in the batter’s box, ready to smack the cover off yet another baseball.

But the statue doesn’t accurately recreate his famous stance, and it’s out of proportion. His bat looks more like a billy club. But, so much for art critique. The project to make the grounds around and beyond the Arch more aesthetically pleasing and accessible continues apace, with the plaza to become a collection of park spaces, a

Last issue’s answer | The five boroughs of NYC are: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

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broad lawn dotted with what look in a rendering to be dogwoods behind The Runner, with the Old Courthouse in the background. It’s all projected for completion next year, and is a significant element in the CityArchRiver concept for the grounds, which includes a major renovation and expansion of the museum. In one of the most ambitious parts of the plan, park space now covers the span over I-55/70: Luther Ely Smith Square, ‘the park over the highway’ that was completed in November. The area is more inviting for citizens of the metro and should prove to be much more visitor-friendly, too. Let’s hope the new fountain continues to burble and spray red or blue water, depending on the fortunes of our beloved sports teams. Overall, the project carries a price tag of $380 million and will make the iconic, glorious Arch much easier to approach and marvel at as our town’s center of attention. In money news, the enterprise has reached its goal of raising the funds necessary for its 2017 completion, the lion’s share of it private monies, the rest from a 2013 sales tax approved by voters.

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by Patty Hannum

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

by dorothy weiner

This January I decided to participate

in Dry January. Not familiar with the term Dry January? Let me explain.

The idea originated in the United Kingdom, I am guessing somewhere in a pub on Jan. 1, after a particularly rough New Year’s Eve. Some folks probably got together and swore off booze for a month. Next thing you know, they have a website, dryjanuary.org.uk, and an entire country is participating.

Nearly every medical professional stands behind the idea. They promise a month without alcohol will result in weight loss, better sleep, clear skin, huge savings, less irritability and better concentration.

Unfortunately, I did not have the same results.

Though again, my January was not completely dry.

First, I gained weight. Now that I wasn’t having a cocktail before dinner, I decided I could have dessert after dinner. I quickly learned the calories in one beer were far less than those you’d find in, say, chocolate cake with fudge frosting. Someone should have warned me. Oh, and did you know the cost of a dessert at a restaurant is about the same as a cocktail? So, no huge savings for me. I must admit that I did sleep better, but as far as irritability, well, I am always just a little perturbed about something or someone—alcohol has nothing to do with that. The one thing they don’t list as a benefit is the superiority you feel when you tell people you aren’t drinking due to your commitment to Dry January. Many say, “I couldn’t do that,” which gave me the opportunity to feel just a little bit better about myself. I will try again next year and hopefully be dry instead of damp.

I was a Girl Scout leader for many years, and my troop, from Forsyth School, sold cookies. Actually sold is not the word: they blanketed the community with cookies. Everyone, and I mean everyone, in the troop participated in this fundraising event. I suspect their parents are still eating boxes of Thin Mints they purchased years ago. (If you freeze the cookies they last forever.) I always thought the best way to eat Girl Scout cookies was to crawl in bed with a sleeve of Thin Mints and not get up until you had eaten the whole thing. (Fun fact: If washed down with a diet soda, you can negate all the calories.) But according to recent news stories, the new trend is to pair your favorite Girl Scout cookies with wines and beer!

Even though we have a few weeks until our cookies are delivered, go ahead and get your wine and beer selections purchased so you are ready. I think this is a perfect idea for a party! Oh, and since I’m not a real wine or beer enthusiast (give me a Bud Light and I am happy), I can’t vouch for these recommendations.

Cookies Wine Beer Thin Mints Brunello Shipyard Mint Chocolate Stout Samoas Rioja Funky Buddha Last Snow Trefoils German Riesling Oskar Blues Old Chub Do-Si-Dos California Zinfandel New Belgium Shift You can find more suggestions at vivino.com and beerandbrewing.com. contact patty at phannum@townandstyle.com.

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FOCUS St. Louis has honored Dr. Jason Q. Purnell, assistant professor in the Brown School at Washington University, with the 2016 Leadership Award for his work on the For the Sake of All project. The racial justice initiative brought together community partners to focus on the impact of education, health and economic inequalities on our region.

Parkway teacher Brian Austin has written and illustrated a children’s book, I Am Toast, to teach kids about understanding idioms, accepting differences and living with learning disabilities. Austin is a teacher at Ross Elementary.

If you tune into Morgan Freeman’s

new series, The Story of God,

debuting April 3 on National Geographic, chances are you’ll see some local faces!

Holland Saltsman, owner of The Novel Neighbor bookstore in Webster Groves, and her two children, Cullen and Sadie, were extras on set during a recent trip to L.A. They were visiting friend and former Webster University student ‘Kraemer’, who is a line producer on the new show. The trio enjoyed chatting with Freeman during breaks on set and are scheduled to appear in an April episode.

Congrats to the 15 prominent inductees into the St. Louis Media Hall of Fame, among them longtime columnist Bill McClellan, former FleishmanHillard CEO David Senay and KMOX news editor John Sabin.

50 Years Strong.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is

celebrating its 50th anniversary

with the upcoming 2016-17 season. The lineup, starting in September, includes: Follies, Until the Flood, A Christmas Carol, All My Sons, To Kill A Mockingbird and Million Dollar Quartet. Bravo!

Kudos to The Wilson School alums Victoria Williams (‘09) and Margaret van Bakergem (‘97) for receiving the school’s 2016 Alumni Achievement Awards. Van Bakergem is the Center for Geospatial Analytics Student Fellow at North Carolina State University and the co-founder of a medical clinic in Yantalo, Peru.

Williams, a cancer survivor, AP Scholar and National Merit Scholar, is the recipient of the four-year academic award, the Baker Scholarship, at Davidson College.

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What are some finance-related areas where business owners need the most help?

As a provider of CFO services at Mueller Prost, I always suggest business owners first focus on understanding these basic areas: the factors driving the value of their organization, the critical numbers impacting profitability and cash flow, and their CPA firm’s resources.

Ultimately, the value of an organization is translated into a number. However, the factors that drive value are more than numeric. Organizations must focus on profitability, as well as key personnel, product and service lines, internal processes and industry trends. Generally, organizational value increases as those kinds of value-drivers are understood and improved.

Often, an organization manages according to its revenue. Managing revenue is important, but so are profitability and cash flow. An important step to managing profitability is understanding fixed and variable expenses, while an important step to managing cash flow is understanding the timing of cash receipts and disbursements relating to accounts receivable, inventory, capital expenditures and new personnel. An ideal organization is profitable and has strong cash flow that allows for growth.

Most organizations use CPA firms to file tax returns and audit financial statements.

However, the right CPA firm has the ability to assist clients with much more. Organizations should work with their CPA to identify opportunities to add value, increase profitability and improve processes.

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A business owner wears many hats and can use help in various financial areas. Cash flow management and business valuations are two such areas.

Cash flow management has been made more difficult the last few years as vendors are rarely paid in fewer than 60 days. In fact, some of the larger companies have doubled this and may not pay for 120 days after being invoiced. If you add two months to start and complete the job, you could be looking at up to six months from the start of the job until you receive payment. This has forced many companies to question whether they can afford to take on more work and wait for payment. You should talk to your banker to determine whether your working capital loan is sufficient or needs to be increased. Rapid growth can also lead to a cash crunch.

If you anticipate rapid growth, you should apprise your banker of this to determine if you can obtain the financing to fund the growth.

With baby boomer business owners reaching retirement age, the question of business valuations (what your business is worth) becomes paramount.

There can be a big difference in value when using accepted methods of valuation and the real-world amount a sale will bring. This makes it critical for the owner to communicate to the valuation professional the purpose of the valuation: for gifts, the sales of majority/ minority interests, sales to key employees and sales to trusts and other entities.

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He brings more than 20 years of experience in consumer lending and was previously branch manager at PNC Bank.

Edmonds graduated with a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Millikin University.

Local psychiatrist Dr. Arturo Taca Jr. was elected president of the American Society

of Addiction Medicine Midwest Chapter. Taca is

founder and medical director of INSynergy, an outpatient substance abuse program in Creve Coeur.

Lewis Chartock announced his retirement as president and CEO of MERS/Goodwill after 21 years with the organization. He will retain the position of president emeritus. David Kutchback, who has served as assistant CEO, chief of staff and chief operation officer for the last 18 years, is interim president and CEO.

patti Hageman has joined Legal Services of Eastern Missouri as director of the Volunteer Lawyers Program, which serves thousands of low-income and elderly Missourians. Hageman served in city government and most recently was a principal at a Clayton law firm. She received a bachelor’s in business management from Bradley University and is a graduate of Washington University School of Law.

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Instead of focusing on the disease, its staff will work with the sole purpose of treating the individual (314.384.3654) …

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is the first hospital in St. Louis to offer two types of endoscopic balloon devices for weight loss. Learn more about the 12-month program by visiting the website (barnesjewishwestcountyhospital.org/nonsurgical-weight-loss) …

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The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis presents an art auction April 15 to benefit the museum, featuring work by celebrated artists KAWS, Yoshitomo Nara, Arlene Shechet, Mickalene Thomas and others (camstl.org/gala) … Dee Bridgewater brings her New Orleans flair and show-stopping voice to Jazz at the Bistro for four nights, March 16 through 19 (jazzstl.org) … Nurses for Newborns is celebrating its

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25th anniversary this year. Since 1991, the nonprofit has served more than 100,000 families in Missouri. It celebrates April 17 at ‘A Night for Newborns’ dinner auction at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac (nfnf.org) … Mark your calendars for Epworth Children & Family Services’ Pillar of Strength Award Ceremony April 2 at Scottrade Center to honor the Blues Alumni Association. Guests can bid on auction items like season tickets in the Blues Alumni Suite (epworth.org) ...

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Raschelle | I used to have some brothers-in-law, but not anymore; this is a great reminder to keep it that way. I only wish all my former BILs would have wanted to sell me insurance instead of, you know, borrowing my car, parking it illegally somewhere in Baltimore, and then saying it was stolen. Yeah, that happened and I didn’t even tell you how it ended, but rest assured, it involved me and money. ANNNNNYYYYWHOOO, I have to agree with Patty and say, just let the guy sell you some insurance already.

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Off-beat Answer:

Any Gerard Craft, Mike Randolph or Ben Poremba place!

Favorite place to grab a bite? ✪ 5 Star Burgers Annie Gunn’s Brio Tuscan Grille Cardwell’s at the Plaza Corner Pub & Grill Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria Pastaria Ruth’s Chris Steak House Saint Louis Bread Company SugarFire Smoke House

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*Honorable Mentions: • Companion Cafe • Mission Taco Joint • Sugo’s Spaghetteria pastaria

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Best feel-good spot?

CleanSpa Club Fitness Dominic Michael Salon Ginger Bay Salon & Spa Ladue Nails and Spa Massage Envy ✪ Spa at The Four Seasons Synergi MedSpa The Face & The Body Day Spa YMCA

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• BrickTop’s • Oceano Bistro • Urban Chestnut Brewing Company

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sweets.

Favorite place for a drink? ✪ Bar Louie Cafe Napoli Robust Wine Bar Sasha’s Wine Bar ✪ Schlafly Bottleworks/Tap Room Taste ✪ The Cheshire The Ritz-Carlton Three Sixty Truffles Off-beat Answer:

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Where to satisfy your sweet tooth? ✪ Baileys’ Chocolate Bar Baskin-Robbins Bissinger’s Crown Candy Kitchen FroYo Jilly’s Cupcake Bar & Cafe ✪ Kakao Chocolate Ted Drewes Frozen Custard The Cheesecake Factory ✪ The Cup

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Best spots for entertainment & culture?

*Honorable Mentions: • Ballpark Village • Broadway Oyster Bar • Jazz at the Bistro

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Busch Stadium ✪ City Museum Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema Majestic Dance Studio Powell Hall Scottrade Center for a St. Louis Blues Game The Fabulous Fox Theatre The Muny ✪ The Pageant The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

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*Honorable Mentions: • Cyrano’s Cafe • McArthur’s Bakery • The Fountain on Locust

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Must-see spots for visitors?

Anheuser-Busch Brewery Forest Park Gateway Arch Grant’s Farm ✪ Missouri Botanical Garden Saint Louis Art Museum ✪ Saint Louis Zoo The Central West End The Delmar Loop The Magic House

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Where to get service with a smile?

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*Honorable Mentions:

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Dillard’s Goodwill Macy’s Marta’s Boutique ✪ Neiman Marcus Nordstrom Paperdolls Boutique Saks Fifth Avenue ScholarShop ✪ The Refind Room

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This holiday season, Holiday Hearts campaign assisted a record-breaking 750 families and more than 1,250 children in the region.

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Another season is upon us, with so many trends to choose from! Fashion Group International has pared it down, and here’s their Best Bets list: ‘athleisure,’ at ease, the boudoir, stripes, leather, poplin, denim, knits, the shirt, the shirtdress, pantsuits, overalls and the tuxedo.

The ’70s are back, as is the bohemian influence. And brights and pastels are used to add pops of color to the dependable white-and-black palette of summer.

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Pantsuit Love, love, love this modern take on the pantsuit. The collar-with-an attitude gives this topper a strong sense of purpose. Freshen up the look with other trends, including the wide trouser in the come-back color of the season, midnight navy. martingrant.com

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Statement jewelry is a great way to add interest to an outfit—solid or print. My favorite of the month is this Italian resin, matte-finish chain necklace. Why? It’s sophisticated and versatile: you can dress it up or down; wear it with jeans or for an evening out. The colors of bronze, gold, silver and black easily can update a basic black or neutral top or dress. $175, whatagirlwantsjewelry.com Ellen Soule is a fashion and public relations consultant and the past regional director for Fashion Group International, St. Louis region.

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It’s more than a fashion show. Mark your calendar for 5:30 p.m. March 9 as Neiman Marcus hosts a fundraiser for the Missouri Children’s Burn Camp. See the latest spring trends while enjoying sips and light bites courtesy of local restaurants. One hundred percent of ticket sale proceeds will provide scholarships to send deserving children to camp. For ticket information, visit brsg.org or call 314.997.2757.

Grab your girlfriends and head to Neiman Marcus at 11:30 a.m. March 19 for the David Yurman/CUSP fashion presentation, which will focus on spring trends and the latest Yurman collection.

Dior will be the sponsored make-up artist with a beauty bar. The event is free; and there will be light bites and beverages.

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The Gatesworth, located at One McKnight Place, offers a broad range of learning and social opportunities for residents. Pictured on the cover: Gatesworth resident Jerry Weil (right) with brother Ron (left) and St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Benjamin Hochman.

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No matter how many candles crown our birthday cake, we humans share a thirst for knowledge and a need for companionship. At The Gatesworth, residents can find bountiful opportunities for both.

One recent event hosted by the senior living community was a ‘Men’s Breakfast In,’ featuring guest speaker Benjamin Hochman, St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist. The talk, accompanied by a lavish breakfast spread, was popular, striking up rousing discussion among the attendees about Hochman’s career and all type of sports, says Kathy Davis, resident program director. Included in the crowd was resident Jerry Weil, a lifelong sports fan, who fondly remembers watching Cardinals games for decades. “There were lots of people at the breakfast who loved sports, and we were able to ask Benjamin plenty of questions,” he says. “It was an enthusiastic group—one man even showed up in full Cardinals regalia.”

The Men’s Breakfast is just one example of the myriad programs designed to help residents explore new ideas and enrich their lives. “One of the great things about The Gatesworth is all the incredible events they sponsor, including musical events, lectures, talks and book signings,” Weil says. “Every day there’s something interesting to do—from plays and films in their beautiful theater to art classes, bridge games and gardening.”

A particularly popular program, Davis adds, is The Questers, a weekly discussion hosted by university professors and other experts. The topics usually are pertinent to current events. A recent meeting, for example, included a talk from Dr. Terry Jones, a University of Missouri-St. Louis professor of political science and public policy, about what can be learned from the primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire. “The love of learning is strong here,” Davis says. “Every talk involves a question and answer period, which allows our residents to dig deeply on the topic and learn more.”

And by inviting residents to present on subjects they’re knowledgeable about, The Gatesworth also encourages its residents to share their passions. “Many of the resources I’m tapping into are right here under our roof, whether it’s people who have interests they want to share or they’re just offering a suggestion,” Davis says. One resident who teaches literature at the Lifelong Learning Institute at Washington University presents regularly, Davis notes. “The audience sits in rapt attention while she talks, and her eyes just sparkle and dance.”

Besides intellectual stimulation, these events provide easy ways to meet others in the community.

“People have told me they’ve met their best buddies at one of our exercise classes or group talks,” Davis says. “You can’t come here and say that you’re lonely. The biggest problem for a lot of people is deciding what to fit into their schedule!”

A place to learn and a place to form treasured relationships makes The Gatesworth truly feel like home to its residents. “I like everything about it,” says Weil. “It feels like a cruise ship—it’s just a great place.”

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[ amuse bouche ] The Scene:

Lively barbecue joint

The Prices:

Sandwiches $10 to $12 Entrees $12 to $15 Ribs $10 to $24

The Owner Matt Martin

The Favorites

Baked beans, Sweet BBQ Sauce, White BBQ Sauce, Brisket, Portobello Mushroom, Turkey Chili, Deep-dish Pear, Apple & Cranberry Pie

If you haven’t visited any of the six Sugarfire restaurants around town yet, what are you waiting for? Popular from day one, when it opened in Olivette nearly four years ago, Sugarfire has steadily grown. The Olivette locale has expanded and beautifully adorned its patio, while the new spot in Valley Park (which is franchised to a different owner) has taken all that’s appealing about this down-home local ’cue chain and made it bigger/better.

The place is rustic inside, with rough-wood decor and tables, serve-yourself sauces and dill slices to your heart’s content. Service is the same as at the other Sugarfires: through a food line, where diners view the goodies and point to what they want. Warning: Your eyes definitely will be bigger than your stomach.

About a year and a half ago, pies by Carolyn Downs, of Cyrano’s fame, were added to the Sugarfire lineup, and are available by the slice at the register.

Sugarfire has a good array of offerings, including

something for non-meat eaters: smoked salmon. My fave is the brisket, which is meaty and has just the right amount of fat to keep things interesting: a layer between the top and bottom meat sections. Barbecue here is not super-smoky in flavor, which is both good and bad, depending on your tastes. There is not a ton of flavor in the meats themselves, but you can gussy things up with the sauces. The pulled pork had the most smoky flavor and was tender and juicy. The salmon also has some smoke to it and a nice char of spicy rub.

Very appetizing, however, are the sandwiches, which are no-holds-barred pile-ups shameless in their abundance. My Big Muddy ($10) was so sloppy there was no hope of picking it up: a simple bun was bursting with brisket, smoked sausage, horseradish sauce, BBQ sauce, shredded lettuce and pickles. The combo was inspired, the sauces serving as a kind of tangy Russian dressing that slathered the meats. The sausage, fair warning, is dotted with cheddar cheese and not

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Pulled Pork This is made from a typically tough cut of meat by slow, low-temperature cooking until the Brisket This is the breast section of beef. Inherently tough, it is best slow-cooked in some liquid (braised).

Horseradish A root vegetable in the cabbage family, the gnarly root is grated for a pungent condiment

popular in the U.K. with beef and in Poland.

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particularly crisped. Still, it was a great plateful of food.

An order of ribs ($15 per half-rack) was meaty, if not full-flavored. It needed those sauces. The ribs were welltrimmed, though, and came with two of the delicious sides this place is renowned for. The baked beans are thick and sweet and made with two varieties, black and pinto. A standout special was the Turkey Chili: thick with chunks of white-meat turkey. Another special one night was Stir-Fried Veggies, a medley of carrots, lima beans and cauliflower—it was fresh and simple, and a well-paired complement to the meats.

The slaw is good, a creamy type with nothing weird in it, and the potato salad also is creamy and traditional.

Best of all is the smoked portobello mushroom, a medium-sized cap oozing smoky flavor. The fries also are worthwhile; they’re the super-skinny shoestring type. Try all the sauces to find your fave: St. Louie Sweet, Texas Hot, Carolina Mustard, White Horseradish, Sugarfire 47 and Coffee BBQ. Happy eats!

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[ mixing it up in maplewood ]

While The Wood has closed, a new gastropub is rising at the same location, 2733 Sutton Blvd.

The Muddled Pig is the brainstorm of co-chefs Austin Hamblin and Michelle Allender. Missouri pork, and other proteins, will be locally sourced, as will many of the offerings.

And look for craft brews, too. The Muddled Pig is set to open right around press time.

[ changes at the chase ]

Communal dining, shared plates and modern American cuisine is how the new restaurant in the Chase Park Plaza Hotel describes itself. Opened Feb. 1, it is named The Preston in honor of the hotel’s famed architect, Preston J. Bradshaw. The contemporary new spot replaces Eau Bistro on the hotel’s ground level and promises accessible price points in a chic setting. Executive chef Kyle Lipetsky helms a team that includes Bryan Byard, David Laufer and Collin Smelser.

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The Dark Room, a wine bar and photo gallery in

Grand Center, now features a weekly gnocchi using local ingredients and hand-rolled and -cut dough dumplings mixed with a featured ingredient, like sweet potatoes, spinach or roasted red peppers among others. The Italian treats come topped with various butters, sauces and creams, as well as seasonal veggies, artisan cheeses and local greens. Chef Samantha Pretto, formerly of Scottish Arms, is the mastermind behind the gourmet gnocchi.

[ comings & goings ]

Midtown is welcoming Pappo’s Pizzeria and Pub House, which set up in the old Falstaff plant, most recently home to Six Row Brewing Co. Brewmaster Evan Hiatt will head the in-house beer program.

This is Pappo’s first St. Louis location, but its third overall, after it was started in Springfield by owner Chris ‘Pappo’ Galloway. Look for stone-hearth-baked pizzas like the tempting Apple Bourbon Pulled Pork ... Boundary is the name of the newly re-concepted restaurant on The Cheshire’s main floor. Chef Rex Hale promises comfort food made for sharing in a rustic, elegantly casual space with expansive bar area ... McArthur’s Bakery Cafe is opening in the U. City Loop, at 6630 Delmar Blvd. In addition to traditional bakery products and a soup, salad, sandwich cafe, there will be a demonstration bakery where customers can watch bakers decorate pastries and cakes ...

Mike Shannon’s Steakhouse downtown has closed after 30 years in business, but his Edwardsville and Lambert Airport spots remain open ... Coastal Bistro, too, has thrown in the towel after about five years in Clayton.

Nami Ramen has opened at last, and we ducked in to try it out. Loved

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It’s great to see lots of sizzling shows in the winter; a bit harder to talk

about them in one column, but here we go. St. Louis’ first snowstorm also was the opening of Newsies at the Fox. A slim storyline gets plenty of heat from the buff, athletic ‘newsies,’ a “rag-tag gang of ruffians that take on the world” (or, at the very least, Pulitzer’s dominant newspaper enterprise) with a newsboy strike. They get roughed-up and succeed in the end, but the entertainment lies in the dance and the scenic design. Sometimes structural, sometimes a backdrop for terrific computer graphics, the scaffolding becomes one sexy set that revolves and twirls and matches the testosterone the boys put forth in their dancing.

The message of the show is timely: How many revolutions does it take to secure equality?

Over at Winter Opera Saint Louis, it continued its season with a second offering, Cosi fan tutte. Mozart’s 225-year-old opera still charms with its tale of deceit and disguise all in the name of ‘testing fidelity.’ It’s slight and silly, albeit delightful stuff. The four lovers, deliciously sung by silky-voiced Gina Galati, Sarah Nordin, Christopher Holmes and Daniel Gerdes, love, betray and love again, all within 24 hours. Servant Despina, a charming Lily Guerrero, teaches the girls how to ‘play the game’ wrought by trickster Don Alfonso (Kevin Wetzel). Although Don Alfonso’s motive for stirring this pot is never explained, the resulting mayhem is waggish and fun. In particular, the poisoning scene was well-mined for humor. Kudos to the cast and to director Corrine Hayes.

Upstream Theater continues to provide the most interesting work in town with Conor McPherson’s Shining City, starring two of my favorite actors, Jerry Vogel and Chris Harris.

McPherson’s works often feature otherworldly aspects, but, although there is a ghost, the focus here is on the exploration of regret and guilt in human relationships. Vogel gets the

Jerry Vogel and Chris Harris in Shining City

meatier role of John, a man haunted by his wife’s ghost. He visits a therapist, played by Harris, to rid himself of the specter, and eventually works through his guilt of betrayal.

Harris’ quieter, simmering character, Ian, has his own demons, and Harris is, as always, fascinating to watch. Em Piro and Pete Winfrey, with one scene each, make their presence felt as the representations of Harris’ inner battle. The acting from all four is top drawer.

Finally, I had the pleasure of seeing Metro Theater Company’s And in this Corner…Cassius Clay, a biopic on the early life of the boxer who would become Muhammad Ali, during an afternoon student performance with a group of young people from one of the city schools.

The play was well done, as much about the burgeoning Civil Rights movement as Clay’s life, but the true joy was staying for the talk afterward and listening to the bright and probing questions and answers given by these middle schoolers. Cold and snow getting to you? Hie thyself to the theater!

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The experts have weighed in, and we’re all frantically trying to binge-watch as many award contenders as possible before the big night (Feb. 28). We here at Town&Style made a point of getting editors out to see every film in each of the big categories: Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress. Below are our musings on what was noteworthy about the contenders and which ones we think should snag the golden statues.

BEST FILM

The Big Short: Not only were the leads phenomenal in their quirky roles (Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale), but the whimsical tone of a movie dealing with the biggest financial disaster of the century made it a standout. It deserves the award for being original and relevant. DW

Matt Damon, The Martian: Just how hunky is Matt Damon? a.) He’s an astronaut. b.) He’s an astronaut. c.)

He is—as the crow flies—125 million miles from Earth and still, he’s the boss. (“F’ you, Mars!”) AB

Bridge of Spies: The film captured the tension and terror of a Cold War world. Tom Hanks was amazing as the lawyer who acted out of duty and came back home in the knowledge that life is not quite so black and white. Its strength lay, in part, in the stark cinematography. DW

Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant: Has any actor been as committed to a role? When Leo’s character was in a frozen river, so was the actor. That he so convincingly conveys his character’s interior journey almost without dialogue means he’s (over)due for a win. SZ

Brooklyn: This film grabs you by the heartstrings in the first 10 minutes and doesn’t let you go.

It’s an incredibly moving tale of a young Irish immigrant finding her way—and love—in the New World. Masterfully executed, it’s sweet but never syrupy. SZ

Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs: Michael Fassbender tackles the story’s intensity and fast-paced dialogue (and lots of it) with tenacity and truth. Playing a character that is so well-known—and has been poorly portrayed in the past—has to be intimidating. Fassbender’s achievement is worth the gold statue. KM

Mad Max: Fury Road: The visuals and cinematography were groundbreaking, but the lack of plot was frustrating (not to mention boring).

I’d be surprised if it wins in this coveted category.

Side note: Major points to Charlize Theron for general badassery. SZ

Eddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl: Well, it’s hard to compete with a guy who so ably portrays a woman.

Redmayne is predictably amazing and convincing here, and he conveys all the inner turmoil of a soul imprisoned in the wrong body. DW

The Martian: We loved it for the potatoes, for the vast, rusty landscape, and for the perfect soundtrack (good old Bowie). AB

BEST ACTRESS

The Revenant: The scenery: breathtaking. The suffering: brutal. The portrayal of one man’s quest for vengeance in the frozen Dakota Territory is a visual treat and a cinematic feat. It earned its nomination with every frigid scene. SZ Room: We found it interesting for its depiction of deprivation and despair, and for an impressive performance by Jacob Tremblay (9) who plays 5-year-old Jack with sensitivity. AB

Spotlight: As a film that explains how an entire city could look the other way while children were being irrevocably harmed, Spotlight has earned its place on the podium. The film unfolds its explanation as painstakingly as the Boston Globe journalists fulfilled their assignment to ‘get to the bottom of it.’ DW

BEST ACTOR

Bryan Cranston, Trumbo: Bryan Cranston movingly portrays a brilliant man brought low by the fickle and unreasonable climate of McCarthyism. His expressions convey the man’s long-suffering turmoil, always beneath the surface, and his graceful acceptance of a new reality. DW

Cate Blanchett, Carol: She was so nice to look at—not just through Therese’s eyes, but our own.

Who wouldn’t fall (to a certain degree) for that command, that presence, that perfectly sculpted hair? Not to mention those lips. AB Brie Larson, Room: Without a doubt, Brie Larson’s nomination comes for her complex portrayal of motherhood under the most challenging of circumstances. We mothers feel her pain to our bones. AB Jennifer Lawrence, Joy: It was hard at times to accept Jennifer Lawrence as Joy Mangano, entrepreneur and matriarch of her family. The performance seemed somewhat emotionless at times, and I can’t help but compare it to her deserving Oscar-winning performance in Silver Linings Playbook— this falls short. KM Charlotte Rampling, 45 Years: Watch the masterful play of emotions across Rampling’s face as her heart slowly breaks. She deserves every gold inch (there are 13 ½) of this award. AB

Saoirse Ronan, Brooklyn: Irish actress Saoirse Ronan brings lonely immigrant Elis to life, making viewers experience every moment of homesick anguish along with her. SZ

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In Eastern medical tradition, the whole is more important than the sum of its parts; mind, body, and spirit are closely interrelated. All elements of a person are integrated and dependent on each other for balance and strength.

When one part of the body is injured, imbalance is created, and the person is weakened. While Western medicine waits for a disease to treat, Eastern healing emphasizes health through nutrition, herbal medicine, massage, acupuncture and movement. More and more these days, Western medicine is looking East for new ways to lead healthy, pain-free lives. This doesn’t mean seeking out a one-time treatment for what ails us, but changing our habits and behaviors over the long term to maximize wellness.

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Functional medicine is a branch of health care that asks the question, Why? Tracey Cain is doctor of chiropractic at the Functional Medicine Studio, which specializes in this approach. “In my particular field,” she says, “we are trained to look deeper. Why does your back hurt? Why is your thyroid not working?” It is a systems approach to illness, she says, that doesn’t only treat symptoms of illness, but also looks for root causes. “We assess genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that may contribute to health matters,” Cain says. “And we always ask ourselves how a problem might be solved without medication.”

In order to understand the causes of pain and discomfort, Cain combines chiropractic treatment

Like Cain, Dr. Rob Elder of Metro Chiropractic and Nutritional Wellness Center also thinks about the body holistically. He says he knows firsthand the difference chiropractic treatment can make, having suffered from a chronic shoulder injury at age 22. After about 15 sessions of neck and spine adjustments, he says he was pain-free and avoided having to have the surgery doctors recommended.

Elder says he was so fascinated by the success of his treatment, he switched from medical school to chiropractic college.

Elder’s area of chiropractic specialty is BioPhysics, which is based on physics, engineering and linear algebra. He says he doesn’t employ the “snap, crackle and pop” of traditional chiropractic,

We take care of our cars better than our bodies, but we don’t get to turn our bodies in when the lease is up.” with tests for thyroid, blood and hormone levels, and counsels patients on nutrition and exercise. She emphasizes the importance of routine maintenance for back and other problems. “We take care of our cars better than our bodies,” she says. “But we don’t get to turn our bodies in when the lease is up.” This maintenance could be anything from an adjustment every four to six weeks to regular exercises for strength and flexibility. Cain says she preaches also about the benefits of proper sleep and is concerned that people are not getting it. She attributes this to our use of technology. “We are not giving our bodies sufficient time to de-stress away from screens,” she says.

but instead analyzes angles, torque and gravitational force lines to identify areas of spinal dysfunction. He then uses an instrument, which works by vibration to restore balance to the neck and spine. “It’s like taking a messy stack of poker chips and tucking them neatly into line,” he says. While the initial goal for patients is pain relief, the greater aim is the continued ease of movement, he says.

Elder, who is certified in nutrition response testing, also uses noninvasive muscle tests to discover underlying nutritional deficiencies. “The patients of today are very different from what they were 100 years ago,” he says. “Then, they ate food.

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We are told we are what we eat. But according to the Centers for Disease Control, one third of adults in the U.S. are obese, and 75 percent of the country's $2.8 trillion in health care costs is incurred from the treatment of chronic disease reversible by a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Amy Davis of Crossing Back to Health in Creve Coeur also specializes in functional medicine with a particular focus on the digestive system. She says the majority of her patients have problems with 'flora,' the healthy bacteria in the gut critically important for the immune and nervous systems, energy production, hormone balance, detoxification and quality of sleep. “There are trillions of bacteria that reside in the intestine, and they easily can be thrown off balance by things like diet, stress and antibiotics,” Davis says. This bacterial imbalance leads to poor digestion and

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inflammation. The standard American diet (SAD) is at the root of the problem, she says. “Processed and fast foods, high carbohydrates and sugars are all foreign to our system. Inflammation is the body's immune response that launches an attack, resulting in weight gain, headaches, 'brain fog,' irritability and depression,” she explains.

To help reverse the imbalance, Davis recommends probiotics—healthy bacteria found in fermented foods and drinks like kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir and kombucha tea.

In addition to being a functional medicine practitioner and an M.D. who graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, Davis says she has an understanding of traditional Chinese herbal medicine. “We have to keep mind, body and spirit in harmony to counter the enormous stresses we live with today,” she says.

IT’S PHYSICAL

Physical therapy (PT) is thought to have been practiced first

by Hippocrates in 460 B.C. when he introduced the idea that pain could be relieved by manual manipulation. Ancient writings from China, Egypt and Persia talk about the benefits of movement and exercise. Increasingly, physical therapy—the treatment of injury by physical methods—is considered to be an integral part of healing.

“We are dedicated to physical function,” says residency-trained manual therapist Steve Easterday at St. Louis Physical TherapyEllisville. “Quite simply, PT helps people move better.”

Easterday says PT took off in the U.S. during and after World War I, when injured soldiers were treated by military personnel trained in the art. While some conditions (like bone spurs or torn cartilage), require surgery, he says physical therapy often can help avoid it. Manual therapy is a newer, more hands-on practice that focuses on quality of movement, rather than repetition of movement, Easterday explains. Because people are more active these days, he says the demand for PT is greater than ever. “We are also living longer so we are active longer. We aren’t content to take to our rocking chairs.”

“The most important role we have,” says Dan Kelley, physical therapist and owner of Physical & Sports Therapy Services, “is helping people help themselves. We recommend exercises both to solve the present problem and provide the patient with tools to prevent future injury.” Initially, Kelley conducts a thorough evaluation to understand the issue and then uses manual therapy to move joints or mobilize soft tissue. The success of treatment, he says, is dependent largely on a patient’s compliance to carry out the exercises prescribed.

Kelley—whose specialty is muscularskeletal disorders—has been a PT for 43 years. He opened his business in Clayton in 1983 and says since then, he has seen PT become much more respected by the medical profession and the public. “Nowadays, we are considered to be much more than just supportive care. In a lot of cases, people will go to a therapist before a physician,” he says, but notes that in Missouri, a patient still needs a doctor’s referral for insurance coverage. Like Easterday, Kelley says he certainly has seen a rise in demand due to increased longevity, and adds that he once treated a 104-year-old man for back pain.

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Dr. Joann Grein of Grein Family Chiropractic specializes in infant cranial work, but she also counsels mothers on nutrition and homeopathy and performs acupuncture. Grein says she appreciates the Eastern approach to medicine, which sees the whole body as one system and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a basic level of health. “Functional bodies have a better ability to handle problems,” she says. “Then, alternative treatments—plants, herbs and even healing stones—have a greater chance of working.” Grein recommends all processed foods be eliminated from our diets. That's because their chemicals bind more readily to receptors and “take up parking space,” when there are only so many spaces, she says.

Grein suggests a diet full of kale, sweet potatoes, blueberries, walnuts, flax and fish oil to help decrease cravings for processed food and improve overall health. She also recommends a spoonful of organic cider vinegar in a glass of water three times a day. “I'm a zealot about vinegar,” she says.

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that’s when growth happens. And that’s why we’re all here—to keep growing.” That’s the philosophy of Debby Siegel, who has spent the last few years conquering one physical achievement after another. Mom to a 16-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son, a yogi in the purest sense, and a true adventure-seeker, Siegel used to be just a ‘gym girl.’ “I’ve always been into fitness but used to take classes like step aerobics. Now, I would rather be doing something fun that’s also a good workout, like cycling. I own three bikes and know how to get everywhere by riding. It’s just like being a kid.”

It all started after her divorce, when Siegel turned to paddleboarding. “There is nothing like being on a paddleboard at sunset,” she says.

“Every Sunday, I would go to the lake. It’s such a good core workout.” She has taken paddleboard yoga classes as well, which she admits is difficult.

“It forces you to focus on centering. You won’t be thinking about your grocery list! And you engage muscles you don’t regularly. You’ll find them a couple days later,” she says.

Yoga is among Siegel’s biggest passions. “It’s been life-changing,” she says. She was leery at first, always leaning toward more physical workouts. “I go to all different studios throughout St. Louis, and if you find the right class, you’ll leave saying, ‘Wow, that was hard!’” She especially enjoys acro yoga, which is partner-based; one person is the base, the other the flier. “You have to be able to listen and communicate well, and you have to let the other person guide you,” she says. She’s also expanded into practicing more meditative yoga now. “There is a balance that comes with just focusing on your breathing.”

I don’t do the same thing every day, or even every week! I do consistently practice yoga five to seven times a week. I tend toward the more physical power yoga, but will also take a vinyasa flow class and I love acro yoga. Cycling is my second go-to workout, and I ride as much as I can. I’ll commute to work if the weather allows. I swim at least twice a week during the winter and more in the summer when I do triathlons.

During the summers, you’ll find me on a paddleboard, and I just started rock climbing (rock wall and outside) to strengthen my upper body. I’m on the wall at Climb So iLL all the time now!

Siegel is one of the lucky ones who has turned something she is passionate about into a career. She started YoGoGirls, a fitness branding company, about two years ago with her friend Michelle, who she met at a women’s tri training camp. “We have very creative souls and discovered many overlaps in our lives: we’re single moms with passions for cycling and yoga,” she says, describing them both as “self-confessed edge dwellers.” The business is best understood through its countless images of jaw-dropping yoga poses. As the “brains and bodies” behind the enterprise, the two use their skills as photographers, designers and brand marketers to stage photoshoots and videos used by national and international clients. They also write a blog.

Siegel’s willingness to take chances and pursue her interests has allowed her to accomplish a lot.

What started out as a “bucket list thing” when she and some friends were turning 40, competing in triathlons is now a normal part of her routine.

“My first one was in Malibu, and I’ve competed in Boulder, Lake Powell (by myself!) and locally,” she says. She’s not interested in being the best or training excessively. “To do a tri, you obviously have to train some, which gets you into great shape. But it’s more about the positivity for me.

The entire time, I’m my own cheerleader.”

In everything she does, Siegel hopes to be a good example to her two children, who have joined in on yoga class, paddleboarding, rock climbing and even the local Tour de Kirkwood triathlon with her. “My children are in the midst of figuring out what they want to do in life, and I get to be in front of them doing what I love every day.”

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the truth about these amazing animals, says the Endangered Wolf Center, which works to spread awareness about wolves, breed endangered canid species and protect them in the wild. “It’s been ingrained in us that wolves are bad, vicious animals,” says Regina Mossotti, director of animal care and conservation. “But the truth is that wolves are beautiful and charismatic and are essential to the health of our ecosystem.”

Famed zoologist Marlin Perkins and wife Carol founded the center in 1971, two years before the passing of the Endangered Species Act that protects endangered animals like wolves. “His forethought was monumental,” Mossotti says. “We wouldn’t have some of the canid species around today if it wasn’t for Marlin.” Globally, the center is the only wolf facility certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It also was the first to participate in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s red wolf and Mexican gray wolf breeding programs, making it a major player in the continued survival of those species. In fact, every pack of Mexican gray wolves now living in the wild in the southwest can trace its lineage to the center, Mossotti says.

Besides red and Mexican gray wolves, the center is home to maned wolves, swift and Fennec foxes, and African painted dogs. While red and Mexican gray wolves are bred and released in the wild, there currently is no release program available for the maned wolf, Fennec fox and African painted dog, and numbers are healthy enough for the swift fox that no release is necessary.

The center encompasses more than 60 acres, allowing plenty of space for its animals to live out a naturally wild life. Here, wolves learn to hunt, raise puppies and live within a pack, all without direct human interference, Mossotti says. Special care is taken not to interact too much with the center’s two recovery species, the red and Mexican gray wolves. “We don’t pet, talk to or hand-feed these animals,” Mossotti says. “When they’re released into the wild, we don’t want them thinking humans are good, because they might get shot. We want to make sure they maintain their natural shyness.”

Those wanting to learn more about the center’s work and see some of its animals can visit.

Daytime tours are offered 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays every month except April and May, when puppies are born. “We want to give mom and new pups some time without human contact of any kind,” says Ashley Rearden, director of education, who adds that colder months are the best time to visit. The center also holds evening programs, including Campfire Wolf Howls and Wine & Cheese Wolf Howls. Those 14 and older wanting a more immersive experience can partake in the Keeper for a Day program ($250; advanced reservation required). Varying levels of membership support also are available.

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35 Brentmoor ParK | $2,229,000 Architectural masterpiece, grand staircase, updated kitchen and baths. Pool, carriage house, 3-car garage.

26 SoUthmoor DrIve | $989,000 Stately 2.5-story on sought after Clayton street. Large yard with pool. 6BR/4.5BA.

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9445 olD Bonhomme | $737,500 Elegant and updated ranch. 3 beds/5 baths, 5 garage spaces, in-ground pool and a separate apartment . Secluded and private with 1.4 acres in Ladue Schools.

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New LIstINgs 4540 LACLEDE AVENUE, UNIT 207, CWE. Beautifully situated in the heart of the Central West End, this handsome Wexford second floor unit offers fresh new paint and carpeting. $359,000

LuxuryCollection 9847 LITzsINgEr roAD, Ladue.

$6,650,000

19 CArrsWoLD DrIVE, Clayton.

$2,595,000

26 roCLArE LANE, Town & Country.

$2,499,000

BLUFFs oF sT. ALBANs, St. Albans.

$2,389,500

11 sHErWYN LANE, Creve Coeur.

$2,300,000

1041 LAY roAD, Ladue.

$1,965,000

2 HoLIDAY LANE, Frontenac.

$1,799,000

30 BELLErIVE CoUNTrY CLUB, Town & Country. $1,795,000 2 gLEN CrEEK, Ladue.

$1,795,000

48 PorTLAND PLACE, Cwe.

$1,695,000

2 Log CABIN DrIVE, Ladue.

$1,695,000

215 soUTH WArsoN roAD, Ladue.

$1,495,000

10 CoUNTrYsIDE LANE, Ladue Schools.

$1,389,000

30 PorTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,295,000

Bluffs of St. Albans St. Albans $2,389,500

1516 sHEPArD roAD, Wildwood.

$875,000

622 ForEsT CoUrT, UNIT 2C, Clayton.

$675,000

8 rIo VIsTA, Ladue.

$869,000

710 soUTH HANLEY, UNIT 10A, Clayton.

$464,900

108 CLUB CrEEK CoUrT, St. Albans.

$850,000

798 BorDEAUX CIrCLE, St. Albans.

$450,000

369 MErLoT LANE, St. Albans.

$849,000

2192 WHITE LANE, Chesterfield.

$829,000

410 NorTH NEWsTEAD, UNIT 9s, CWE.

$395,000

21 BErKLEY LANE, Ladue.

$809,000

710 s. HANLEY, UNIT 11B, Clayton.

$375,000

4585 AUsTIN KNoLL CT., St. Charles. $665,950. 1-3 Pm

11 HACIENDA, Ladue.

$785,000

710 s. HANLEY roAD, UNIT 10D, Clayton.

$329,500

7457 CorNELL AVE., university City. $318,000. 1-3 Pm

7512 BALsoN AVENUE, university City.

$317,500

7564 WYDoWN BoULEVArD, UNIT 1A, Clayton.

$309,900

710 soUTH HANLEY, UNIT 4D, Clayton.

$279,000

RESidEnTiAL HomES 9 WILLoW HILL, Ladue.

$749,000

4585 AUsTIN KNoLL CoUrT, St. Charles.

$665,950

7728 sHIrLEY DrIVE, UNIT 2E, Clayton.

$265,000

8 ForEsT CLUB DrIVE, Clarkson Valley.

$659,000

23 NorTH BoYLE, CWE.

$249,989

545 gAsCoNY WAY, Warson Woods.

$479,500

4415 LACLEDE AVENUE, #3, CWE.

$239,000

5 LADUE HILLs, Ladue Schools.

$445,000

2477 INDIAN TrEE CIrCLE, Wildwood.

$439,900

6 MoNArCH TrACE, UNIT 206, Chesterfield.

$195,000

15 CoVINgToN LANE, Ladue Schools.

$429,000

11920 AUTUMN LAKEs DrIVE, maryland Heights.

$139,900

9004 N. sWAN CIrCLE, Brentwood.

$135,000

1071 KEYsToNE TrAIL, Wildwood.

$410,000

7457 CorNELL AVENUE, university City.

$318,000

8700 WHITE AVENUE, Brentwood.

$268,500

14790 sUgArWooD TrAIL, Chesterfield.

$1,249,000

5 FAroN HILL roAD, Ladue Schools.

$1,245,000

9052 CLAYToN roAD, TBB, Richmond Heights.

$1,100,000

729 HIgHWAY H, Troy.

$1,095,000

800 s. HANLEY roAD, UNIT 4E, Clayton.

750 soUTH PrICE roAD, Ladue.

$1,089,000

201 KENDALL BLUFF CoUrT, Chesterfield.

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710 South Hanley, Unit 11B Clayton $375,000

LoTS/ACREAgE/FARmS 1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$750,000

18051 sHEPArD rIDgE, Wildwood.

$662,900

$949,000

1133 WINgs roAD, St. Albans.

$348,900

$749,900

1138 WINgs roAD, St. Albans.

$348,900

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homework] Dear Homework,

My husband and I recently purchased this 1920s Spanish Revival gem. It’s clearly been neglected for some time and in need of some TLC. How might you make it a little less Alamo and a little more Beverly Hills?

Sincerely, —Revive My Revival

Dear Revive My Revival,

While your house does look a little forlorn at the moment, it has some great assets that we can work with. I love the long, asymmetrical composition and the abundant Mediterranean details. It also is nicely framed by a mature shade tree that sits high, so you can look up at it.

That said, the white stucco seems more than a bit stark in your winter photo. A more muted color will work better in our less intense Midwestern light.

As you will notice, I have added a dramatic double flight entry stair to give the composition some three-dimensional flair and some visual height. Hornbeam trees at the left block the view to the neighboring house, and a variety of foundation plantings gives a finished, welcoming look to the scheme. With the stucco painted a soft greenish-tan color and the window frames a traditional dark brown, your 1920s gem will sparkle in St. Louis as it would in Beverly Hills.

Thanks for asking, —Homework

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Come to The Abbey for all your spring florals! We have a great selection of ‘to-go’ florals or you can custom order.

10090 Manchester Ave. | 314.965.1400 | marketplaceattheabbey.com

2 | Kodner Gallery

Whether you are an experienced collector or just beginning, our art advisers can assist you in selecting fine artwork that will diversify your assets.

9650 Clayton Road | 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com Pictured: Yolande Ardissone (French b. 1927), ‘Lumieres Bretonne’, oil on canvas, 47 x 38 inches

3 | Tony LaMartina Plumbing Company

Freestanding tubs in all sizes, styles and materials are popular for those wanting the vintage luxury of the past including everything from air jets to heated backrests.

314.965.9377 | tonylamartinaplumbing.com

9225 Watson Industrial Park

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Office: [314] 487-7474

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4 | Sport Court st. louis

We enjoy creating multi-use backyard courts for families that want to provide a safe place for their children to be active and play volleyball, basketball, roller hockey and racquet sports all on one court.

636.451.0400 | sportcourtstlouis.com

5 | Amini’s

The Bellini Dining Collection by O.W. Lee re-creates the majestic, flowing lines of whimsical Italian-style wrought iron.

17377 Chesterfield Airport Road | 636.537.9200 | aminis.com

6 | Expressions Furniture

Create the room of your dreams with a romantic headboard. Available in a variety of finishes, you can personalize it to fit your decor.

7817 Clayton Road | 314.567.6200 | expressionsfurniturestl.com

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7 | Wilson Lighting

At Wilson Lighting, we stay current on upcoming trends to make sure you have access to the latest styles. Come see our new products and let our friendly staff help you make the right selections.

909 S. Brentwood Blvd. | 314.222.6300 | wilsonlighting.com

8 | Missouri Floor Company

Whether your hardwood floor is 100 years old or 10 years old, let us refinish and restore it to like-new condition with our ‘dust-free’ equipment.

2438 Northline Industrial Drive | 314.432.2260 | missourifloor.com

9 | Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

Our partnership with Sotheby’s provides advanced marketing and technological resources so we can help clients thrive during the hot 2016 market.

8301 Maryland Ave., Ste. 100 | 314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com Pictured: Owner Andy Dielmann and president Kerry Brooks

10 | Dream Play Recreation

Dream big! A pre-season sale is going on now at Dream Play Recreation. Eighteen sets are on display and ready for your test play.

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BoB & Jamie Say: To see your homes’ colors, textures, and boundaries properly, use a combination of three lighting layers. amBient light, or general lighting, provides overall illumination, using chandeliers, ceiling or wall-mounted fixtures, or recessed or track lighting. taSk lighting assists in targeted activities, such as reading, preparing food, grooming, etc. and is often accomplished with wall sconces, track lighting, under cabinet, or pendant lights. accent lighting is the final layer, bringing drama and visual interest to a room. Sconces, lamps, and other specialty fixtures draw the eye to what you want to “showcase” in your space: artwork, sculptures, or textures.

With a great lighting plan, often follows a wall of clunky switches.

To get the most out of your lighting, we suggest a dimming control system. Wall controls are minimized and you are able to easily adjust the lights in your whole home with the press of a button from a nearby keypad (or from your smart phone)!

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Are you still buying bottled water or using a refrigerator pitcher to filter your water? Why not invest in a water filtration system for better-tasting, cleaner water that is friendlier to the environment and less costly over time? Explore Water Inc. at Immerse!

836 Hanley Industrial Court | 314.375.1500 | immersestl.com

12 | Miriam Switching Post

Spring cleaning? Donate your gently used furniture, decor items, china/glassware, rugs and art—or spice up your home with one-of-a-kind finds from Miriam Switching Post.

292 Hanley Industrial Court | 314.646.7737 | miriamswitchingpost.org

13 | The Refind Room

Updating or redecorating your home for spring? Light, fresh, neutral upholstered pieces look timeless yet modern in all home styles.

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14 | Streib Company

If you're thinking about a home generator for storm season, a new entertainment system before March Madness or a home security system to keep your family safe, Streib Company can help.

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Our Firm Focuses On Your Small or Mid-Sized Business & Family Full-Service So You Have Time To Focus On What’s Important To You Call Us at 314-888-9621 www.TomDunnCPA.com

Estate Sales

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Specializing in small business client support, IT Strategies wants to be your full service provider.

We are dedicated to managing your technology needs - computers, tablets, wireless, cloud services, smart devices and more.

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

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Estate Sales Heritage Estate Sales, LLC

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Lawn & Garden

Leaf Removal & Gutter Cleaning

Free Gutter Cleaning Coupon/video at

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Painting M & M Custom Painting

Interior & Exterior Painting, Staining, Powerwashing, Wallpaper Removal.

Insured and Free Estimates.

Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

Home Improvement REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing.

Insured. Free Est. 37 Years Experience.

Don Phillips 314-973-8511

Technology Services

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Call or Text to 314-520-5222 Lowest Prices in town!

JSD Estate Buyers

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

Immediate payment since 1976.

Call Jamie at 314-997-1707 A division of Albarre’ Jewelry

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Mizzou Crew Landscaping and leaf removal

FINE CABINET & WOODWORK Kitchens • Baths • Bars • Bookcases Design • Install • Remodel Quartz • Granite • Butcherblock Visit our Des Peres Showroom (314) 394-0972y

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200

Gutters/Roofing THE GUTTER GUY

$ Cash 4 Old Stuff $

A Handyman For All Your Technology Needs ● Whole House Audio/Video ● Wifi/Data ● Cellular Signal Boosters & Amplifiers (Home, Office, Mobile) ● Security/Surveillance Cameras ● Smart Thermostats ● Smart Locks ● Video Doorbells

Making Technology Easy & Fun! 636-244-5230

Tree Services Full Service, Affordable, Experienced: Call Dan 314-706-3201

Piano Tuning MCGREEVY PIANO

Tune Out Those Winter Blues!

Bill McGreevy Associate Member Piano Technicians Guild 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Pruning & Removal, Plant Healthcare Program, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B Free Estimate, Fully Insured Call 314-426-2911 www.buntonmeyerstl.com

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Tree service professionals

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

Vacation Properties GULF COAST HOME

Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 4BR, 4BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more!

Great Rates. Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For pictures, please visit www.vrbo.com/602232

Wanted OLD RECORDS WANTED

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7344 Princeton Ave. | $469,900 | 1-3 p.m.

314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com

4585 Austin Knoll Court | $665,950 | 1-3 p.m.

314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

7457 Cornell Ave. | $318,000 | 1-3 p.m.

314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

Celebrating 5 years!

Proud to be homegrown & serving our community

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