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MONETA SALUTES VOLUNTEERS We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

— Winston Churchill

In 2012, more than 100 members of Moneta Group’s corps of volunteers gave hundreds of hours of their time to benefit our community. As a thank you for their dedication, the Moneta Group Charitable Foundation gave more than $110,000 to area nonprofits. Since 2000, the Foundation has granted more than $1 million to St. Louis organizations that serve those in need.

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[ letter from the editor ] Reading about the volunteers in today’s T&S Reaching Out Awards special section is a good reminder of what really is important in the grand scheme of things. These inspiring St. Louisans have made time in their lives for others. Sounds easy, but we all know how days turn into weeks, which turn into years, and so on, making it pretty common for good intentions to wither on the vine. How many times do we mean to lend a hand, yet get busy with carpools, household chores and the myriad other duties of daily life?

But the six individuals featured in this issue saw a need and stepped up to meet it. They illustrate just how much a helping hand can mean in the lives of others. As one volunteer remarked, The difference between winning and losing in our society is opportunity.

Volunteers create opportunity for others: opportunities for food, shelter, clothing, medical care and education. They have allowed the suffering of total strangers to interrupt the comfortable equilibrium of their daily lives, and once you do that, helping is not an option, it’s an imperative.

Each of our volunteers in some way has told us that helping others is its own reward. If we each changed just one life for the better, think how transformative that would be for our community. And for us.

—Dorothy F. Weiner Editor in Chief

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T& S R spsee in ea ec si & chinial sede fo En g ctior th terp Ou ns e rise t Aw s ard s

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

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Saturday, November 3,

Celebrating 25 years of

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Assistance League St. Louis marks its 25th anniversary with Let’s Celebrate!, a Nov. 3 dinner auction at The Ritz-Carlton.

Tickets start at $120; a patron table for 10 is $1,500. Pictured on the cover: Walnut Grove Elementary teacher Billie Moody with students Ta’Shuwn Marshall, Amanee Mays and Akorre Cole. For more information, call 636.227.6200 or visit stlouis.assistanceleague.org.

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One thing is certain: Todd Akin will not be returning to the U.S. House of Representatives come January. The 2nd District seat he vacates will be filled either by Glenn Koenen, a Democrat from Oakville, or his Republican challenger, Ann Wagner of Ballwin.

Koenen had bested his opponent in the Democratic primary, Harold Whitfield of Kirkwood, by a margin of fewer than 50 votes. Whitfield requested a recount, and the total shifted in his favor by only two of the 15,700-some votes cast. At this writing, Akin remained unflappable in his quest to unseat Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill; Sept. 25 was the deadline for action to remove his name from the ballot in the wake of his egregious comments about rape.

Painters Council District 2 recently opened a $3.1 million headquarters at 18036 Eads Ave. that will serve as a meeting hall and training center. Apprentices will be able to finesse their craft in residential interior ‘sets’; classrooms are also part of the mix. The headquarters consolidates nearly a half-dozen sites that were spread throughout the metro area.

Meanwhile, a ‘boutique’ Schnucks is set to open at Kehrs Mill and Clarkson roads. Hiring events were held over the past few weeks for the store, which had caused a stir with adjacent residential neighbors until the company raised the planned fence by a few feet and made other landscaping changes. Gables and a ‘widow’s walk’ along the roof proclaim that this grocery straddling the Chesterfield and Ballwin city limits isn’t your typical supermarket.

Banks seem to change ownership more frequently than Elizabeth Taylor switched husbands.

Remember Boatmen’s Bank?

It’s now

of the

NationsBank—I mean, Bank of America. Perhaps someone should just name theirs Until Further Notice Bank.

Truman Bank, in this re-naming case, was the casualty of a sluggish economy, and the state Department of Finance closed four branches, including the 8151 Clayton Road location, transferring assets Sept. 14 to Simmons First National Bank, of Arkansas. The erstwhile bank’s namesake, President Harry S Truman, is famed for having said, “The buck stops here.” The transaction, according to a Simmons news release, involved 282 million of those bucks.

Monsanto Co. world headquarters in Creve Coeur had some unwelcome visitors at Warson Road and Olive Boulevard recently, in the form of 50 people peacefully protesting the company’s genetic modification of plants. Monsanto has engineered varieties that are resistant to drought and pests. Protests at company sites in California, Michigan and elsewhere were less civil, resulting in arrests.

Monsanto reportedly has spent millions to oppose a pending ballot measure in California that aims to require the labeling of genetically modified organisms. The protests occurred on Sept. 17, the one-year anniversary of the Occupy movement’s first demonstrations on Wall Street against corporate greed and irresponsibility.

Certainly, Monsanto was not the only big company that the frustrated singled out for the anniversary.

We haven’t had a good story lately about knuckleheads and their run-ins with police, but Kirkwood brings us two. One involves the live hand grenade a High Ridge man brought to Kirkwood cops after he’d tried to sell it as a World War II artifact.

Although it might have been too aged to cause a catastrophe, the county

bomb squad took over from there. No harm, no foul. But then there’s the inebriated Kirkwood resident arrested after he was observed abusing his own car in a Warson Woods parking lot. Witnesses heard him cursing and yelling racial epithets as he pounded away, apparently angry at an alleged hit-and-run driver who’d collided with his vehicle in Glendale. Was the other driver drunk? Did he actually exist?

We’ll bet our perp’s palms hurt about as much as his head the morning after.

I would have loved to retire in my 40s, but I’ve missed that opportunity by 14 years and a surfeit of funds. Eric Hinson, 43, chief of the Ladue Fire Department less than a year, abruptly resigned in late August, telling city officials he planned to retire. The city issued a statement noting that Hinson’s departure was voluntary—although mentioning that officials were ‘generally’ aware of financial misconduct allegations against Hinson by the fire department in St. Clair, Mo., in Franklin County.

The fire protection district there cannot account for about $200,000 in expenditures that were made while Hinson was treasurer. Hinson has a high-profile defense attorney in Catherine Hanaway, formerly the U.S. Attorney here and now in practice with former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft.

A beloved presence in Maplewood for six years, The Black Cat Theatre has closed its doors.

But you can’t keep a good company down. Piwacket, the arm of Black Cat renowned for performances dedicated to building character in young people age 2 to 10, will continue its mission next month at Eliot Chapel, on the MICDS campus in Ladue. Performances feature puppetry, rhythm, color, and

song in their original adaptations of well-known fairy tales. A spin on The Ugly Duckling, DuckUgly, is set to premiere later in the fall. A sluggish economy and shrinking government arts allocations have prohibited repairs to the troupe’s building on Sutton Avenue.

The stars along the St. Louis Walk of Fame seemed to dim somewhat last month when one of its honorees, Phyllis Diller, passed away at 95. But it seemed to brighten when another bronze star was added to the sidewalks on either side of Delmar in U City: Ntozake Shange, an author and playwright who spent some of her childhood in The Lou, is celebrated with the likes of Diller, actors Vincent Price and John Goodman, sports greats, an architect and others. Shange’s star is on Delmar’s south side, opposite the Moonrise Hotel. Paulette Williams (her original name) lived in the city from age 8 to 13.

She is perhaps most renowned for her 1970s play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, which was made into a movie two years ago.

Seems you can find a dollar store practically anywhere, which is probably a reason Ben Franklin, one of the oldest so-called five-and-dime retailers, is giving up the ghost. (Yes, they did have penny candy.) For decades, the store was a destination in the Old Orchard section of Webster Groves for kids of all ages. Where the heck else could you find a balsa-wood airplane? The strip center that’s home to Ben Franklin is owned by Webster University, which has raised the rent.

The university’s CFO reportedly told city officials that Ben Franklin’s lease was about 40 percent of the going rate.

[ TT Trivia ] What award did Ntozake Shange’s play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf win?

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

Last issue’s answer | With billy clubs and tear gas, police repelled civil-rights activists as they attempted on March 7, 1965 to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., on their march to Montgomery, the state capital, in a demonstration against draconian measures that discouraged blacks from voting.

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When Mother Teresa said, “We can’t all do great things, but we can do small things with great love,” she wasn’t necessarily thinking about school uniforms and sneakers. But she definitely would have approved of Assistance League St. Louis, an allvolunteer service organization now celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Established in 1987 as a chapter of the National Assistance League, ALSL identifies needs in the community and then develops, funds and implements programs to meet those needs.

“Making sure kids have decent school clothes and shoes is one of the most important things we do,” explains president Sandy Johnson. Operation School Bell, a League program, provides new uniforms, underwear and personal care items to more than 3,000 disadvantaged elementary school students per year; Steps to Success, a sister program, completes the outfit with properly fitted athletic shoes.

ALSL also sends monthly personal care gift bags to abused women in shelters, distributes activity kits to hospital patients, and provides social service agencies and emergency responders with teddy bears for children and adults in traumatic situations. “Our name says it all—we’re here to help any way we can,” Johnson says. “Our motto is, a giving heart and simple, compassionate acts can make a world of difference.” The organization has no paid staff; last year, volunteers gave nearly 46,000 hours of their time to 34,000 individuals in the city and county.

Demand for services is high, and the waiting list keeps growing. “Operation School Bell clothes students in grades K through five at 20 schools, but we’d like to help the older kids, too,” Johnson says. To help fund League programs, ALSL operates Fantastic Finds, a resale shop on Olive Boulevard near Mason Road. Another major source of income is the organization’s annual dinner auction. This year’s Let’s Celebrate! Gala takes place Nov. 3 at The Ritz-Carlton.

Bonnie Turner chairs the event, with Donna Roccia as co-chair. “A good turnout will help us reach more students and families,” Johnson adds.

ALSL volunteers look forward to Operation School Bell all year. “We work with kids oneon-one, making sure each has the perfect fit,” Johnson says. “Some are shy, some are sullen, but before you know it, they’re grinning from ear to ear. They look great, and they know it! It gets the school year off to a strong start. Their confidence soars, laying the groundwork for solid academic achievement.”

Last year a fourth-grader, waiting to get fitted for new school clothes at ALSL’s Ellisville headquarters, noticed two younger kids fighting over some Lego pieces. “This year, he came in with his own box of Legos and gave it to us, even though his mom just lost her job and he doesn’t have many things to play with,” Johnson says. “We shared with him, so he shared with others. When things like that happen, we know we’re in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing for these kids and their families.”

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The legendary Paul McCartney brings his recordbreaking On the Run tour to Scottrade Center Nov. 11. St. Louis is one of only four North American cities the former Beatle is visiting on the second leg of his world tour. Fans will get their money’s worth: according to reports from other cities, the rocker and his band have been known to perform for nearly three hours.

[ Happy Anniversary, COCA ] Congratulations to COCA on its 25th anniversary! The Center of Creative Arts, located in University City, serves more than 50,000 area residents a year with classes in dance, music, drama and visual arts, and also provides free arts education for low-income students in public schools. The organization will celebrate with a six-week series of special events, including the Oct. 6 and 7 world premiere of hip hOZ, a contemporary version of The Wizard of Oz. For more information, visit cocastl.org.

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[ Portrait of the Artist ] St. Louis-based artist Fraser Leonard will be profiled in the November issue of Florida Man Magazine. The article focuses on Leonard’s life as a professional working artist, detailing how his experiences shape his vision. His paintings, mixed media pieces, and steel and copper sculpture are on exhibit at Fraser Leonard Fine Art Gallery in New Melle, Mo.

[ Helping the Hungry ] Philanthropists Max and Drew Erlich recently donated $1 million to Jewish Family and Children’s Service for a new food pantry building, the Max and Drew Erlich Center, to serve the entire St. Louis community. The Creve Coeur building, at 10601 Baur Road in Creve Coeur, celebrates its grand opening Oct. 31. It will be the new home of the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, currently on Schuetz Road.

The Erlichs’ gift allows the pantry to continue serving 5,000 clients per month.

[ Japan-imation ] Animation fans, prepare to be spirited away Nov. 30 through Dec. 6, when Plaza Frontenac Cinema presents The Studio Ghibli Collection: 1984 to 2002. The retrospective of influential films from the Japanese animation team at Studio Ghibli features newly struck 35 mm prints and 13 groundbreaking films, including Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning Spirited Away.

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:: NominatedVolunteers

Aim High St. Louis Anthony Clarkson

American Heart Association Ellen Abramson

Angels’ Arms Michael Meyer

Annie’s Hope Becky Byrne

Art on the Square Patricia Gregory

Assistance League of St. Louis Linda Lee

Bethesda Hospice Care- Susan Ribant

Bethesda Health Group

Big Brothers Big Sisters Katie Walsh

Boys Hope Girls Hope Brian Potter

Cancer Support Community Lillian Bolozky

Caring for Kids Sharon Mink

Center for Hearing & Speech Ron Hrin The Children’s Heart Foundation Lori Ortbals

-Missouri Chapter

Circus Harmony Dr. Susan Feigenbaum

City Academy Samantha Bledsoe

Connections to Success Gretchen Gannon

Contemporary Art Museum Dwyer Brown

Craft Alliance Carlene Fullerton

Emmaus Homes Nancy Litzinger

Friends of Kids with Cancer Tracy Goldberg-Gross

Friends of the Leslie Hodges Saint Louis University Liver Center Friends of Wings-Pediatric Hospice Kymberly LoCigno

and Palliative Care/BJC Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition Melody Noel

Gateway to Hope Diane Gallant

Girls on the Run St. Louis Carrie Probst

Independent Youth Inc. Rebecca Stiffelman

JDRF Jackie Smith

Junior League of St. Louis Diane Kerckhoff

Leukemia & Mary Pillsbury Wainwright

Lymphoma Society

Life Skills | Judy Kent

TouchPoint Autism Services

The Little Bit Foundation Wendy Noble

The Magic House, Ken Lederich

St. Louis Children’s Museum

Make-A-Wish Missouri Jo Marie Lang

Marian Middle School Susan Conrad

Mary Ryder Home Rosemary Merriman

Memory Care Home Solutions Matthew Thayer

The Mission Continues Steve Johnston Missouri Department of Conservation Martin F. King MOSAIC Missouri Festival for the Arts Richard Baum

Mother to Mother Geralyn Oldham

The Nature Conservancy Steve McMillan

Nurses for Newborns Fran Marks

Rainbow Village Dan Veile Ronald McDonald House Charities Lynn Freese

SCOPE Cynthia Kramer

Sign of the Arrow Kathy Templer

St. Charles Riverfront Arts Lou Cariffe

St. Louis Effort for AIDS Terry Laupp

Sunnyhill Sean C. King

Support Dogs Jo Reilly

TASK Marilyn Harris

Today and Tomorrow Kevin M. Short

Educational Foundation

U. City in Bloom Mary Ann Shaw

Variety the Children’s Charity Joan Malloy

of St. Louis

The Village Green Bryan Britts

Woman’s Place Wilma Potts

The Women’s Safe House Donna F. Boxx

Wyman Center Keat Wilkins

Youth Learning Center Robert Beiswenger

awards OUT

recognizing st. louis nonprofits & volunteers

It’s no secret:

St. Louisans want to give back.

Thousands of volunteers in our city donate their time and skills to local nonprofits, insisting they gain much more than they give. Town & Style, along with Strauss Peyton and J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood, sought to recognize them with our first T&S Reaching Out Awards.

Nearly 70 nonprofits each nominated an outstanding volunteer, and while we can feature only five each year, all nominees are recognized at left. On the following pages, Town & Style is proud to present our 2012 Reaching Out Awards winners.

Whether championing the rights of the disabled, leading the fight against cancer or nourishing some of the world’s hungriest in Haiti, these St. Louisans prove even the smallest act has the ability to change someone’s life forever.

announcing our winners:

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110 N. Elm Ave. p 314.961.5718 w epworth.org Established 1864 Epworth serves more than 5,000 troubled youth and their families from the St. Louis metropolitan area each year.

American Cancer Society-Eastern Missouri Region ::

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4207 Lindell Blvd. p 314.286.8199 w cancer.org Established 1913 ACS serves more than 7,000 individuals and families annually in 56 eastern Missouri counties, including St. Louis City and County and St. Charles County.

Grace Hill Settlement House ::

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2600 Hadley St. p 314.584.6900 w gracehill.org Established 1903 The Settlement House and its sister agency, Grace Hill Health Center, provide support services for 50,000 people a year in disadvantaged neighborhoods throughout St. Louis City and St. Charles County.

Paraquad

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5240 Oakland Ave. p 314.289.4200 w paraquad.org Established 1970 Paraquad serves and provides opportunities for communities to be stronger and individuals more self-reliant for people with disabilities in St. Louis.

Meds & Food For Kids ::

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4488 Forest Park, Ste. 230 p 314.420.1634 w mfkhaiti.org Established 2003 Meds & Food for Kids works to save the lifes of malnourished children in Haiti.

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:: Adam Mustoe Epworth To an observer, a teenager strumming a guitar must not seem remarkable. But to Adam Mustoe, watching the girl lead her peers in song meant the world; a year ago, she barely spoke to anyone. “She was very broken, and Adam helped her see her worth through music,” says Laura Derickson, director of development at Epworth. “Adam was able to recognize this girl’s incredible strength and talent and helped her use that strength to become more confident.”

Mustoe, a youth pastor at Living Word United Methodist Church in Wildwood, first heard about Epworth four years ago. The organization’s mission to provide emotional and behavioral development services to troubled St. Louis youth struck a chord. “These kids’ needs are the same as every kid’s— love,” he says. “They have not been given a fair shot and have lots of good reasons to be upset and distrustful of the world. Epworth creates an ideal environment to show kids they don’t have to stay in this rut. There is hope and a chance for them to be loved.”

Epworth’s residential treatment program houses teenagers ages 11 to 18 who are removed from their homes, providing them with counseling and a roof over their heads. When Mustoe heard that the nonprofit threw regular dances for the teens, he wanted to add a little something special. “I asked what they were doing for music,” Mustoe says. “They had a boombox and an iPod. I said, ‘We actually have DJ equipment at our church.’ The thought of a Walmart boombox seemed sad, and I thought this would be an easy way to give the kids something cool.”

More than a dozen dances later, Mustoe still loves the look on a new resident’s face when they see him setting up his equipment.“ At first they look at me like, ‘Who is this dude?’” he says, laughing. “I really do revel walking in as the dorky youth pastor and surprising them.”

But the teens surprise Mustoe far more. As he got to know the residents, he found some longing for more spiritual fulfillment, so he began hosting optional, nondenominational services on Sunday evenings. It’s a collaborative effort; teens help plan the services and choose the music. “What surprises me most is the depth of pain these kids have experienced, none of which was through any fault of their own,” he says. “It comes out in casual ways, and you just want to go in your car and cry. Once I was talking to a girl about songs for chapel service and she selected a version of Amazing Grace. She said, ‘I know that song. I sang it at my mom’s funeral.’”

The services have grown in popularity; nearly half the teens at Epworth attend regularly. Seeing once-broken teenagers find spiritual fulfillment together inspires Mustoe to continue his work at Epworth.

“What keeps me coming back is the kids’ resilience,” he says. “I want to show them the world isn’t an awful place all the time. You can’t control the circumstances that happened to you, but what you can do is control your response and not let your circumstances be a sentence for you.” all reaching out photos by colin miller of strauss peyton

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:: Sharon Smith Paraquad Hi, my name is Sharon Smith. I have cerebral palsy. There is nothing wrong with me! So declares the piece of paper affixed to the back of the wheelchair Smith uses to navigate a sometimes impatient world. Smith, a volunteer for Paraquad, works to make it easier for other St. Louisans with disabilities to live fully. “Sharon is one of the hardest-working folks; she’s just got so much passion, it sorts of bubbles to the top,” says Paraquad grassroots community organizer Chris Worth.

Founded in 1970, Paraquad is a nonprofit that seeks to empower people with disabilities and create an integrated society inclusive of and accessible to everyone. The organization advances a philosophy of independent living through programs designed to help people with disabilities pursue education, gain employment and live on their own.

Services are varied and include everything from assisting people who are leaving nursing facilities for their own homes to hiring attendants for help with household tasks. For people seeking work, Paraquad provides resume and interview preparation, job training and skills assessment, and helps match potential employees with employers. The education program offers opportunities for people to work toward earning GEDs. Clients with hearing impairment can use Paraquad’s interpretive services. Support groups are offered for men, women and teenagers. The organization also offers wheelchair repair services, and its health and wellness center is stocked with accessible exercise equipment and a mobility skills course.

Smith is a volunteer leader in the peer consultants program, supervising 20 volunteers and counseling people who have recently become disabled due to accidents or abuse. “They are newly disabled, and it is hard for them because they don’t know what to do,” Smith says. “They sometimes don’t want to leave anymore. They want to give up.” Smith shares her own story with them and helps participants acclimate to their new conditions and appreciate their talents and contributions. “I encourage them not to give up,” she says. “I say, ‘It’s not the end of the world.’”

Smith collects information and teaches about disability rights history for Paraquad’s community advocates group, which works to make sure the Americans with Disabilities Act is enforced in St. Louis. The group’s recent initiatives have included scouting polling places and restaurants to check their compliance with the legislation. Smith also develops public education materials for the Disability Coalition on Healthcare Reform and works with Paraquad’s Department of Public Policy and Advocacy to reach out to legislators about disability rights issues. Through the group, Smith says, she has learned to be more assertive.

“People need to take the time to listen to me.

They need to be more patient with me when I’m talking,” she says. Smith advises those at the grocery store or on the bus who dismiss people in wheelchairs to learn about others different from them. “I wish they had more education about people with disabilities,” she says. “Take a class in college, or go to a focus group with people with disabilities.”

Smith’s care for those around her and ability to help others realize their value is one of her most distinguishing qualities, according to Worth.

“She brings her full self to everything and drags you along, teaches you to be patient and share your gift, and to be patient with yourself,” he says.

— Rebecca Koenig

:: Dennis & Mike Bieg

Meds & Food for Kids Peanut butter can seem like a lifesaver for busy parents rushing to pack school lunches. But for starving children in Haiti, peanut butter really does save lives. Thanks to the efforts of brothers Mike and Dennis Bieg, who donated plumbing supplies, time and labor to the nonprofit Meds & Food For Kids, a new factory in the island nation will crank out 800 metric tons of a peanut butter-like supplement annually to feed hungry young Haitians. “Being able to share my trade with other people, it’s a very rewarding feeling,” Dennis says.

Dr. Patricia Wolff, a Washington University professor of clinical pediatrics, founded Meds & Food For Kids in 2003 to alleviate childhood malnourishment in Haiti. The country’s dire economic situation leaves parents with few resources, and according to MFK, one in 10 Haitian children is malnourished.

The nonprofit aims to address all the conditions that produce malnourishment, including poor agriculture practices and joblessness, by employing Haitians in the production of Medika Mamba, or “peanut butter medicine,” made from powdered milk, cooking oil, sugar, vitamins, minerals and peanuts grown by Haitian farmers. The MFK factory on the island employs Haitian laborers to process the supplement. Children being treated for malnourishment consume approximately 25 pounds of Medika Mamba over six to eight weeks.

The Biegs became involved with MFK when a business associate asked Mike if he would donate plumbing fixtures to the nonprofit’s new factory. Mike agreed, and said he was also willing to help install the pipes. Mike then invited Dennis to join him on a trip to Haiti.

“I was a little apprehensive at first,” Dennis says. “I didn’t know anything about Haiti.” Arriving in the island nation for the first time in March was eye-opening for the brothers. “It’s absolutely Third World, a mess,” Mike says.

“For the first three days, we had no electricity and no water.” They spent a week there, installing the underground plumbing, then returned home, thinking that would be the end of their participation.

When it came time to put the pipes under the drywall, though, MFK asked them back, and they agreed to return for another week. They also made a third trip to install the fixtures.

“We had some of the local Haitians working with us, just a great group of guys,” By 2015, MFK predicts the new factory will be financially self-sustaining and produce enough peanut butter medicine to feed 80,000 children. “MFK’s new factory can produce 10 times the life-saving food our old facility could, and these outstanding volunteers helped make that dream a reality,” says Ashley Holmes, MFK development officer. “Their gift to Haiti’s severely malnourished children is priceless.”

—Rebecca Koenig

:: Cristy Barnes

Grace Hill Settlement House Cristy Barnes is not naive. This divorced mother of three grown kids is a successful career woman who dotes on her granddaughter and loves her job as a manager at Laura McCarthy Real Estate. But only recently has she come to understand the real difference between the well-off and the poor.

“My kids, now in their 30s, were always surrounded by a network of family, teachers and friends who were willing to offer guidance, encouragement and support,” Barnes says. “When it was time for them to make crucial decisions in their lives, they never had to do it alone.

Reflecting on this, I realized it’s not money that makes the difference between winning and losing in our society, although money certainly helps. It’s opportunity. And if you provide the disadvantaged with opportunity, you help people and neighborhoods become stronger and more self-reliant.”

That’s why Barnes volunteers at Grace Hill Settlement House, which serves neighborhoods throughout the city with a broad spectrum of programs focused on breaking the cycle of poverty, including family support services, counseling, job training, and economic and community development. “Grace Hill creates opportunities for advancement by offering innovative programs that help clients develop their skills,” Barnes explains.

“Clients, in turn, do the same for their neighbors.”

Last year, the nonprofit and its sister agency, Grace Hill Health Center, served more than 50,000 St. Louisans.

Barnes first got involved at the settlement house six years ago, when her father, longtime Grace Hill board member Peter Bunce, asked her to help with Images of Grace, the organization’s biennial photography event and fundraising gala.

“Well, I got hooked,” Barnes says. “I loved everyone I met, residents and staff.” Asked to join the Settlement House board, she said yes. Today she and her father, who serves on the Health Center board, co-chair a joint development committee.

“No job is too big or too small for Cristy— she’ll clean, bake muffins, organize clothing drives, chauffeur people around, listen—whatever it takes to help,” says Laura Kozak, vice president of development at Grace Hill. Concerned about young women in the agency’s Head Start and AmeriCorps programs, Barnes recently organized a daylong workshop called Getting Ready to Work. “The goal was to mentor women who were looking for jobs,” Kozak explains.

The workshop, staffed by Junior League volunteers, included advice and critiques on resume writing, interview skills, and dressing for success. “The clients, understandably, were nervous and shy at first, and it was gratifying to see them grow more confident as the day went on,” Barnes says. But the biggest change was in the volunteers themselves, she recalls. “They were so excited to share their skills and experience with these amazing women, knowing it would help them get jobs and take better care of their families. That’s the thing about volunteering: I got into it thinking maybe I could help others, but I’m the one who’s gained the most.”

—tony di martino

:: Warner Baxter

American Cancer Society Over the last 17 years, Warner Baxter worked his way up from assistant controller of Union Electric to president and CEO of Ameren Missouri. Today, he oversees 4,000 employees and runs a company that serves 1.2 million customers. Like so many people these days, he doesn’t have much spare time.

But last year when he was asked to head the local chapter of American Cancer Society’s CEOs Against Cancer, he gladly said yes. “No one is ever too busy to lend a hand,” Baxter says. “If I have an opportunity to make a difference, I’ll do what I can. Too many people have lost a family member, friend or co-worker to this devastating disease, and I’m no exception: My father fought cancer and lost; my brother won.

When it hits that close to home, it’s time to get off the sidelines and play an active role.”

American Cancer Society supports cancer research and provides services for cancer patients and families. The CEO group consists of chief executives from 35 Fortune 1,000 companies in Missouri. “We use our collective influence and resources to improve the health of our employees and surrounding communities,” Baxter explains. “We want to raise awareness of how to stay well, get well, find cures and fight back against cancer.”

Projects supported by CEOs Against Cancer include internal and communitywide wellness education programs, health screenings, fundraising activities and volunteer opportunities. Baxter is proud of how Ameren Missouri employees have always responded to the call to serve. “Many volunteer at nonprofits throughout the area, including Hope Lodge, which offers free housing and other services to cancer patients who come to St. Louis for treatment,” he says.

Baxter and his colleagues are also helping recruit 300,000 volunteers nationwide for the Cancer Prevention Study-3, the third in a series of groundbreaking investigations conducted

by American Cancer Society. “These historic studies zero in on what causes cancer—and how to prevent it,” he says. “By taking part, we can help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that contribute to the disease.”

American Cancer Society appreciates his efforts.

“Warner knows how to innovate, contribute and inspire without dominating,” says Jason McClelland, director of corporate relations. “He brings these extraordinary skills to every CEOs Against Cancer project he undertakes.

He’s an outstanding, thoughtful, dedicated leader who possesses great integrity.”

Baxter shrugs off the praise. “If you help one person, you help a family. If you help a family, you help an entire community. The work the other CEOs and I are doing isn’t about us. It’s about the researchers who are searching for a cure. It’s about the doctors, nurses and healthcare workers who help the ill.

It’s about the generosity of St. Louisans who offer their time and money to assist others.

Most of all, it’s about the caregivers whose family members are stricken with cancer.

They’re the real champions.”

—tony di martino

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business [IN]sight William K Busch Brewing Company ] by catherine klene The Busch family name is synonymous with beer and ingrained in St. Louis history. So when native St. Louisan Billy Busch realized that for the first time in more than a century there was no Busch brewing in the city (thanks to the InBev-AB deal in 2008), he decided to dive into the beer game with grand aspirations. “It was a long, proud tradition of my family involved in brewing beer for 150 years,” says the great-grandson of A-B founder Aldophus Busch. “I felt proud of our legacy of brewing, and it was in my heart to get the Busch name back in the beer business. It did so much for my family for so many years...and St. Louis was very supportive of our business. I hated to see that all end.”

So he set out to create a beverage to rival the biggest players in the industry. Busch recruited Marc Gottfried of Morgan Street Brewing Company as his brewmaster, and they embarked on a two-year-long development of a new American-style lager. Working with German brewmaters, Busch and Gottfried created a four-ingredient recipe that adhered to traditional German beer purity laws. “I wanted to create what the consumer would expect from a new Busch brewery—something with incredibly high quality, great flavor, balance and drinkablity,” Busch says.

What resulted was Kräftig and Kräftig Light, the first two brands produced under the William K Busch name. One year after the launch, Busch says his new company is proving to be a successful venture. “I’m very happy with its performance so far,” Busch says. “Sales have exceeded expectations. Consumers’ response on flavor has been very positive.” Busch and Gottfried are paying careful attention to customer feedback. “One thing we heard was that our brands look very similar to each other, so we changed the graphics on the two to make them more distinguishable.”

Currently, Kräftig and Kräftig Light are distributed in St. Louis and surrounding counties, as well as in the Metro East. The company also works with two wholesalers, one in Missouri and one in Illinois. While Busch says he ultimately plans to distribute at the regional and national levels, he will not expand just yet. “Right now, we want to build sales and have a strong foothold in place in our local market,” he says. “When it is the right time to expand, we will.”

“If you can make it work here, you can make it work anywhere,” Gottfried adds.

The brewery is located in Wisconsin, but Busch says plans to build and open a brewery in St. Louis within three to four years are on track. “Our goal for the first year was to get into the marketplace so the consumer could easily find our product,” he says. “We want to grow our sales volume the best we can and have the company move in the right direction.”

The two brands have already created a buzz in the beer world, taking top honors at the L.A. International Beer Festival, the U.S. Open Beer Championship and the Missouri Brewfest. Gottfried says they’re directly competing against big names like Budweiser, Miller and Coors. “For us to be scoring this highly this early with the sales we’ve seen is a clear indication that we’ve made some good choices,” Gottfried says. “When I talk to people who sell our beer, I ask them, ‘What’s the easiest product in the world to sell?’ One that is better than all the others but doesn’t cost any more....If you want an American beer, you have no choice. We’re the only one that is American-owned.”

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When Barbara Conrad turned 50 three years ago, it was an opportunity for serious reflection. “When you reach a major milestone you can’t help but wonder, What have I really accomplished?” says Conrad, founder of Conrad Consulting, an employee benefits firm. “I felt a strong need to give back to my community.”

So Conrad started GIVEBAC For Kids (the ‘BAC’ stands for Barbara Ann Conrad), a nonprofit that collects new toys for disadvantaged and troubled kids and distributes them to area nonprofits, including Annie’s Hope and Join Hands.

“The Barbie doll and I turned 50 at the same time, so for the first drive, I asked everyone to donate a Barbie or some other celebratory anniversary toy from the same era.” Conrad, her husband and a few friends organized the communitywide drive, and then threw a huge kickoff party in her Webster Groves neighborhood.

The initial drive was a huge success, collecting more than 500 Barbies and 400 other toys. “Area retailers benefited, donors got tax deductions, the charities received lots of toys, and everyone got to help kids—our ultimate goal,” Conrad says. The project was almost too successful. “We handled everything ourselves, including gathering the toys and soliciting local merchants for raffle prizes,” she recalls. “Afterward, we were exhausted.”

So two years passed without a GIVEBAC event. Now Conrad is planning another drive before the holidays, with a board of directors for additional support.

Barbara Conrad (third from left) organized GIVEBAC For Kids with Joan Frey, Jenny Douthitt and Kim Naber. photo by bill barrett

“I’m looking for people with a wide array of skills, including representatives from the corporate world and people with experience in computer technology,” she says. “The only thing they need to have in common is a passion for helping kids.”

Conrad, a mother of three, is a true Renaissance woman. With only a high school degree, she worked her way up from a receptionist to owner of the first female-owned employee benefits brokerage in St. Louis, now in its 20th year. In her spare time, she’s a health coach for Take Shape for Life, a Medifast program, and founder of the Whoo Hoos, a support and social group for parents, grandparents and anyone who works with children. She also holds a patent on a product that protects house plants from kids and pets. “I’ve always had energy to spare, even as a kid growing up in East St. Louis,” Conrad says. “Everything I do is just a natural extension of my need to connect with others. And what better way to connect than by supporting something like GIVEBAC For Kids? When people pull together for a common cause, the outpouring of energy is just phenomenal.”

Pictured on the cover: Barbara Conrad of Conrad Consulting. For more information or to donate to GIVEBAC For Kids, visit givebacforkids.org. To volunteer for the board, call 314.852.GIVE (4483).

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Raschelle: Despite trying to master flattering, model-style stances, every time I gain a pound, someone tells me about it. Once my daughter said, “Mom, I like your looks, but your bum is very large.” It was simply a matter of fact, and it was very humbling. But, since our reader is older, the words she uses to tell her friend will have to be different—but I do think you should tell her. We all need a buddy who helps us make good choices about things, including food. Perhaps you could take a cooking class together to learn to cook nutritious meals. Or maybe you could take your friend on a bike ride through Forest Park. You could make that a ritual, and she’d be none the wiser. And certainly not insulted, the way she would be if you agree with her question, which is obviously a fishing expedition. Don’t take the bait; instead step it up and do something.

I recently started dating this guy and I like him, but his hair is longish and slicked back. it’s embarrassing, and my friends make fun of it. Should I say something to him?

[Backtalk a new kind of advice column by raschelle burton & patty hannum My friend has put on a little weight and she constantly asks me if I’ve noticed. I have, but I don’t want to hurt her feelings. Should I assure her that she looks the same, even though that would be lying?

Patty: Your friend knows she has put on weight—she does not need you to tell her, even though she keeps asking. I know there are people out there who need to complain when they jump from size zero to size two, but that doesn’t sound like the case here. A couple of years ago, I jumped up a size or two after my son was in a car accident.

Food became my best friend. (Please notice how I blame my son for the weight gain and not my overeating— just another good reason to have children.) I knew I was a little chubby; no one needed to tell me, even though I repeatedly asked. I lost the weight, but I think if one of my friends had said, “You’re looking a little plump,” I would have burst into tears and promptly eaten more Milk Duds. In this case, honesty is not the best policy.

Raschelle: No! Don’t say a word as you run as far and fast as you can!

Ages ago, I was enamored with a man who had a similar hairdo (see how weird it is even to say “man” and “hairdo” in the same sentence?). Clue No. 1: My friends dubbed him creepy Karl Lagerfeld. Clue No. 2: He described the color of his gray hair as silver. Clue No. 3: He had the morals of a monkey, and he gave me a stack of paperbacks for my birthday. Remember: everything you need to know about a man is revealed in the shoes he wears, the condition of his hands, and how he styles his hair. Just take a good look at Donald Trump!

Patty: I understand a guy who still has hair and wants to wear it long. It’s just when he uses more hair products than you do that I have a problem. A good haircut and nice shave is all any man needs to show they understand the importance of grooming. So, if your fingers get stuck as you run them through his hair, then you need to suggest he cut back on product. A comment like, “Yikes, I need to go wash my hands!” or “Please don’t lean your head back on the couch because you will stain it,” should be sufficient. The problem here is not his hair but your friends.

Could they simply be jealous that he can still grow hair up top? Tell them to stop or you’ll start critiquing the grooming and dress habits of their guys! >> Patty Hannum’s children are constantly embarrassed by her ability to cackle and snort while laughing. >> Raschelle Burton is still recovering from the time in ninth grade when the cutest boy at the pool asked if she was going to eat the raisin on her face. This explains her sensitivity to mole comments.

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Ellen Friedman has spent the past 15 years helping St. Louis women look and feel their best. The sales associate at Saks Fifth Avenue is an expert at hunting down the perfect outfit for any occasion, and she’s become a favorite of many Saks Fifth Avenue customers. While trends come and go, Friedman says careful attention to a discerning client’s needs never goes out of style—and neither does a little black dress!

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I try to let people develop their own style while still helping them look their best within those parameters.

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Our downtown Central Library makes a bold statement, occupying a city block between Olive, Locust and 13th and 14th streets. From 1883 to 1907, this was the site of the St. Louis Exposition and Music Hall. Thanks to St. Louis taxpayer support for free library services and a half million dollar gift from library supporter Andrew Carnegie, the Central branch opened in 1912.

New Yorker Cass Gilbert was selected through a competition to design the structure. Known for his 1904 World’s Fair Palace of the Fine Arts (today Saint Louis Art Museum), Gilbert is considered one of the greatest American architects. He designed Manhattan’s Woolworth Building (the tallest skyscraper in the world in 1913) and the United States Supreme Court Building.

Every aspect of Central Library is masterful. In an early Italian Renaissance style, the building is organized as five pavilions with a two-story main court.

The Olive Street entry features terraces and a grand staircase made of granite to complement the marble-paneled walls. This entrance leads into the foyer pavilion with its painted vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows. The Locust entrance faces a sunken garden, and its pavilion features a seven-story tower with books hidden from public view.

Gilbert’s design has remarkable attributes, such as exterior inscriptions of phrases by Moliere, Chaucer, Darwin, Dickens, Longfellow and Poe. Interior details include ornamental plaster ceilings, elaborate carvings and terrazzo floors, plus functional elements like layers of tar and felt to prevent dampness

and light-admitting glass.

The Library’s collection has after grown to 4.7 million items, photo courtesy of the library including some of the nation’s most valuable books, maps and architectural folios.

In 2010, Central Library closed for a 21st century transformation, resulting in today’s $70 million vision, says executive director Waller McGuire. A new experience of the library’s splendor was imagined, and Cannon Design’s George Nikolajevich was commissioned to orchestrate it.

The new design enhances the building’s beauty while creating fresh spaces to entice users of all ages. Now, modern safety and archival systems are in place, books are accessible, and sunlight streams into gathering places. Original library tables have been restored and wired for today’s technology. A 255-seat auditorium was ingeniously carved out of the old coal bin.

The Olive Street side’s grand staircase is perfectly restored. The Locust entry respects Gilbert’s exterior, with a design that looks to the future rather than trying to imitate the past, explains Nickolajevich. A stainless steel canopy greets visitors, complete with a granite reflecting pool etched with literary quotes suggested by patrons. The result is stunning. Central Library re-opens to the public Dec. 9, and I encourage every St. Louisan to visit the masterpiece.

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[ buzzing in style ]

Hanna Andersson opens Sept. 27 at the St. Louis Galleria. Grand opening deals include 20 percent off that day’s purchases, with another 20 percent of sales going to three local nonprofits (314.282.2288)...Mister Guy Clothiers ushers in fall with new Peter Millar Sportswear, featuring classic gingham, cashmere V-neck sweaters and rich suede footwear (misterguy.com)...Blackand-white diamond, oval drop earrings in 18kt. white gold are new from Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry and available at Elleard Heffern (heffern.com)... assistance league

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[ bigger & better ]

mks designs

Saint Louis Neurotherapy Institute has expanded its offices to add two new treatment rooms to accommodate its influx of patients (stlneurotherapy.com)...Aurora Medical Spa just purchased the new, state-of-the-art Elite MPX laser, which removes hair faster, more effectively and with less pain (auroramedicalspa.com)...Dave and Sabrina Robb welcome Ladue resident Kate Wall to the Dielmann Sotheby’s team. Wall is known for her extensive volunteer and charitable endeavors (robbpartners.com)...Missouri Floor Company expanded its showroom displays of custom wood floors in celebration of more than 100 years in business earlier this year (missourifloor.com)... Since opening its Private Learning Center earlier this year, Special Solutions has served more than 100 students a month, offering tutoring services for any subject at any level, including college coursework and ACT/SAT prep (specialsolutions.com)...MKS Designs has opened its new location in Des Peres, offering everything from small home accessories to full room transformations (shopmks.com)...

Our rolling admissions program Premier Preparation 18 months – 6th means that you can still enroll for the 2012-2013 school year.

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[ saluting our volunteers ]

More than 100 Moneta Group volunteers gave hundreds of combined hours to benefit the community. To honor their dedication, Moneta Group Charitable Foundation distributed more than $100,000 to area nonprofits (monetagroup.com)...Congratulations to Joan Frey, whose giving spirit, positive reinforcement and charitable drive helped GIVEBAC for Kids’ May Day launch achieve huge success (givebacforkids.org)...

[ falling into art ]

COCA premieres hip hOZ, an original production that follows Dorothy and friends on a hip-hop adventure down the yellow brick road. Show times are 2 and 5 p.m. Oct. 6 and 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Oct 7 (cocastl.org)...

Site/Sound, a collaboration of music inspired by the pieces in Laumeier Sculpture Park’s outdoor galleries, launches with a free, meet-the-artist reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 6 (laumeier. org)... My One and Only, the Gershwins’ romantic, tap-dancing extravaganza, features two of Broadway’s best dancers, David Elder and Tari Kelly. The musical wraps up Stages St. Louis’ 2012 season (314.821.2407)...An important collection of original, hand-signed lithographs by American Master Thomas Hart Benton has just arrived at Kodner Gallery (3314993.4477)...Celebrate the turning of the seasons with Luke Adams’ magical, blown-glass pumpkins at Craft Alliance Gallery (craftalliance.org)... St. Louis University Museum of Art presents Mark Making: Prints from Wildwood Press, a local printmaking studio. Opening reception begins at 6 p.m. Sept.

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Benefiting Research, Education, and Community Programs of Lifelong Vision Foundation Honorees Chancellor Tom George, Ph.D. Geoffrey C. Tabin, M. D. David C. Beebe, Ph.D. Christopher Fitch Emcee: Kevin Steincross Event Chairs Eileen Schneider Edelman, Anne C. Stupp Board Chair: Jay S. Pepose M.D., Ph.D.

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Hammer by joan berkman

join us at our new Saint Louis Galleria Store for 20% off plus a special day of giving!

Thursday, September 27 only, take 20% off your purchase* plus 20% of store sales will be given to the following organizations to help kids:

Q: I’m 65 and looking for a job. I’m concerned my chances are slim. Any thoughts?

——Feeling Like No Country for Old Men A: Finding a job today is challenging, and even harder after a ‘certain age.’ It’s all about a smart strategy for selling yourself. First, be realistic; only seek out positions for which you are truly qualified. Update your resume or have it done by a professional. Meet with business contacts you’ve made over the years to ‘get the word out.’ Network creatively, like joining LinkedIn, to show you’re up to date on social media.

Technology matters, so be sure you have the latest skills. OASIS offers free computer classes for adults 50 and older! Dress for success. You may need to update to impress those younger hiring managers. Find a complimentary personal shopper at one of the department stores.

Remember age is a state of mind. So display an alertness and vitality that shows you haven’t lost your edge during the interview.

Q: I bring my lunch to work, but at least once a week someone takes it from the fridge! Any suggestions?

——Starving to Catch a Thief A: You can put your workplace lunch thief on notice by writing your name on the bag and including a note saying it is reserved for your consumption only. Place your lunch in the back of the refrigerator so she has to dig through other items to get to it. If the problem persists, buy a distinctive lunch box with a lock. Still not working?

There is stronger ‘food for thought’ on the Internet, but the Velvet Hammer does not endorse extreme measures (most of them involve ‘unsavory’ solutions). These solutions are not very civil, but then again, neither is stealing!

Q: I’m terrible with names. What’s a polite way to handle this without making acquaintances feel unimportant?

——Clueless in Chesterfield A: Never guess. The only thing worse than forgetting a name is using a wrong name. Try the tag team approach. If you are with a colleague or companion, make an agreement beforehand that when you don’t immediately introduce them to someone that means you’ve forgotten their name, so they need to jump in and say, “Hi, I’m Lewis, Joan’s significant other.” The unknown person will respond by introducing him or herself. If you’re alone, you can say, “It’s been a while. When was the last time we saw each other?” Placing their face in context can help you come up with the name. Or just say, “Of course I remember you, but your name has slipped my mind.” Finally, the flipside of forgetting a name is to help someone struggling with your name. Never say, “Remember me?” Instead, extend your hand and for example say, “Hi, I’m Joan Berkman. We met last year at the Creative Marketing Conference in Denver.”

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If you or someone you love is experiencing anxiety, it is time for you to learn about neurofeedback.

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[ Bob Cassilly is gone, but his work lives on.

Earlier this month, I noticed a crowd in Turtle Park alongside Highway 64/40 using Cassilly’s serpentine sculpture as a bench while admiring The Great Forest Park Balloon Race. The sculptor and founder of the City Museum died Sept. 26 last year. ]

[ The GOP scored huge fundraising and telecommunications gains in the late 1990s, thanks to SmarTech, a high tech firm in Chattanooga, Tenn. That’s from Craig Unger who, in his new book Boss Rove: Inside Karl Rove’s Secret Kingdom of Power, says SmarTech’s revolutionary technology drove “millions of emails per hour past spam filters” and told candidates “everything they need to know about every single voter in the country.” Who was one of the main investors in SmarTech? St. Louis Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt. ]

[ If Iranian scientists try to develop a nuclear bomb below ground, would the Pentagon’s new Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, developed at Boeing’s Phantom Works program in St. Louis, be capable of destroying their facilities? “I hope so,” says former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in a recent visit here. “I paid a lot of money for it!” Speaking at the Peabody Opera House, Gates did not advocate military action against Iran and was unsure if Iran’s subterranean facilities and programs could be obliterated by the MOP. ]

[ When Boston College President William P. Leahy sat on the SLU Board of Trustees, SLU president Lawrence Biondi told the trustees they would make SLU the country’s top Jesuit school.

Leahy raised his hand and asked, “What about Boston College and me?” Shortly after, Leahy was no longer a SLU trustee. ]

[ Accompanying an article on beautiful restrooms, The Los Angeles Times recently published the photo of an unidentified ornate marble and brass bathroom with a purple ceiling. It turns out the restroom can be found at the Fountain on Locust. Owner Joy Grdnic Christensen apprised the Times and the paper subsequently informed its readers. Gotta love it when St. Louis design catches the West Coast’s attention! ]

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>>Iron Kids

Discovering Options 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. | The Thaxton Speakeasy discoveringoptions.org

NOW ENROLLING Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years Competitive tuition, full and part-time

INFANT – TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS 1 Oak Knoll Park • Clayton, MO 63105 • (314) 725.2325

www.claytonecc.org

>>Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Wildlife Rescue Center 6 to 10 p.m. | Chesterfield Central Park Amphitheater 636.394.1880

MONDAY

OCTOBER

>>Walk for Lupus Now

Lupus Foundation of America 4 p.m. | Carondelet Park LFAHeartland.org

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The Country Club of St. Albans

>>Pedal the Cause

Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital 6 a.m. | Soldiers Memorial Park pedalthecause.org

>>Dan McLaughlin Golf Tournament Special Education Foundation Norwood Hills Country Club sef-stl.org

>>Swing to End Hunger

Operation Food Search 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Winghaven Country Club operationfoodsearch.org

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>>Minds-On Trivia Event

Springboard 7 p.m. | Jewish Community Center springboardstl.org

>>Carts & Cocktails

Laumeier Sculpture Park 6 to 10 p.m. | Laumeier Sculpture Park 314.615.5276

Presented by Mungenast Automotive Family

>>Ride the Rivers Century Ride

To Benefit the Scholarship Fund for Needy Students

Trailnet 6:30 a.m. | Ameristar Casino St. Charles trailnet.org

>>Red Velvet Ball SWINGS!

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra 7 p.m. | Powell Hall stlsymphony.org

11/3

The School admits qualified young men based on their ability to succeed and not their family’s ability to pay tuition.

2012 GOLF CLASSIC SPONSORS

racquet club 5:30-7:30 p.m.. | racquet club ourladysinn.org

>>Annual Fashion Show

The Rural Parish Workers The Ritz-Carlton RPWCK.com

The Black Rep 7 p.m. | Grandel Theatre 314.534.3810

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One person GUARANTEED to drive away in a new Lexus RX 350, courtesy of Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis Eight hole-in-one opportunities to win a new car!

For registration, auction donations, sponsorship, and information, contact: Melissa Jones 314-269-2186 mjones@sluh.org www.sluh.org/golfclassic

>>our lady’s inn

>>Grandel Gala

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allyson & ed chrissy & hamilton ’00

Cook, Ysursa, Bartholomew, Brauer, & Shevlin

>>Metamorphosis

Kingdom House The Moulin kingdomhouse.org

>>The Eye Ball

Lifelong Vision Foundation 6 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton lifelongvisionfoundation.org

SINCE 1885

Garamond

Insurance Agents and Brokers

Dr. Irvine Missouri Orthopedics and Advanced Sports Medicine

>>Farmers Formal

EarthDance 6 to 11 p.m. | College Hall W.U. earthdancefarms.org

Sponsors as of September 13, 2012

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12660 conway road creve coeur 314 . 434 . 5877 www.rossmanschool.org

age 4 through grade 6

... kindness ... honesty ... respect ... responsibility ... strong academics ...

sports standouts

by catherine klene

We invite you to step into our world and see why our parents chose Rossman School for us.

Our Open House is Saturday, November 10, 9-11:30 a.m.

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 Two full-time teachers in each classroom.  Test scores among the highest nationally.  Drama, art, woodshop, music, French, band & daily P.E.  16-acre campus with fields, trails & pond.  Age 3 through 6th grade.  Half-day option for 3 year olds.

INDEPENDENT • COEDUCATIONAL GRADES 7-12

Open House Saturday, October 20 Registration at 9 am Presentation begins at 9:30 am

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CBC Senior Unfazed by Soccer Shake-Up Senior Xhovani Dokaj will be the first to admit soccer was not his favorite sport growing up.

Dokaj’s father signed up his 8-year-old son for league play and insisted he stick with it. “They pushed me through. They saw something good in me, and I’m glad they did,” Dokaj remembers, laughing. “Of course, 10-year-old me hated it!”

Now a bit older and wiser, the CBC defender is captain of a top-ranked squad with one tournament win already under its belt and a 8-1-1 record. It’s a promising start to what is sure to be an interesting season of soccer shake-ups now that St. Louis Scott Gallagher’s Academy recently joined Elite Clubs National League. ECNL operates on the same schedule as high school soccer, and many of St. Louis’ top players had to choose between SLSG and their high school teams. CBC lost a few stars to the Academy, but Dokaj says his team isn’t letting that distract them from the season ahead. “It’s no big deal,” Dokaj says. “They chose to do Academy, and we’re moving on with a good group of guys; we have to show everyone what we have.”

What they have, he says, is solid guidance from coach Terry Michler, who encourages quick, simple footwork for maximum effect. “Our coach is No. 1,” Dokaj says.” He knows what he’s talking about; we need to sit down and listen. As captains, we listen and feed it to our players.

We’re starting to understand the game really well and playing how he wants us to play. Speed of play is a big thing. Playing simple is the biggest thing. One-two touch and get it off your feet.”

[ the art of adapting ] Sophomore Shortstop Refines Her New Position There are few things sweeter than the sound of a softball ringing against a bat. At least, that’s what Parkway South sophomore Kaylyn Brietbach thinks. “I love when the ball hits the bat and comes to me,” she says. “Softball is a good experience, and I’ve always stuck with it.”

When she joined the Patriots varsity team last year, she had to adapt quickly from to a new position at shortstop. Big sister Jenna, a senior, already had a lock on catcher. “I had to be quick, but not hurry as much,” Brietbach says. “I had to focus on what I was doing at the exact moment and what I should do for the next play.” Softball has been a family affair for as long as Brietbach can remember. “My sister and I started young. My mom played...everybody on her side of the family played,” she says. “We all wanted to do it. It’s kind of our thing.”

Now a sophomore, Brietbach has a year of shortstop experience under her belt and the confidence to go with it. Parkway South has already made a name for itself this year, taking the top spot at the Parkway Tournament. “As a team, we felt successful,” she says. “We’ve been working hard to do well, and it all came out during the tournament.” The Patriots’ current record stands at 9-3 .

Kaylyn Brietbach With two more years of high school left, Brietbach doesn’t have college on her mind just yet, but she hopes one day to be a high school history teacher and coach. For now, though, she’s focusing on her immediate goal: constantly improving her game.

“My defense could be improved, and that’s what I’m working on this year, to have less errors,” she says. “I feel like I put my best game out, but there’s always room for improvement.”

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LEADERSHIP. Instill SUCCESS!

Catholic | Independent Coed Montessori Toddler - K All-Girls 1 - 12 Xhovani Dokaj

DISCOVER VIZ

Sunday, Oct. 14 at 1pm Grades Toddler-12

UPPER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE visitationacademy.org

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Sunday, Nov. 4 from Noon-4pm Grades 7-12

talk to… [katherine tarlas]

Second place always stings. So after Cor Jesu lost the state final against Lafayette (only its second loss of the season), the Chargers had a mission: double-down their efforts and take back that title. Sophomore Katherine Tarlas, a forward at Cor Jesu, says her team's greatest strength is learning from its mistakes. If that proves true, this year's field hockey state final may just go in a different direction.

The Difference

How did last year's tough loss affect Cor Jesu's goals and preparation for this season?

I think the loss last year brought our team closer together.

We know we are able to make it that far, and hopefully this year we can go all the way and win. It would be nice to get a win for the seniors during their last year at CJ. What are your personal goals for the season?

To become closer with my teammates and work as hard as I can during my games and practices. I would love to achieve a state championship, especially with the unique group of girls (and mainly seniors) who all share a close relationship. It would mean everything to me and them to win state. We know from here on out, we need to give it our all and work as hard as we can to achieve our goal.

Any thoughts on college?

I have not yet started to think about college. I’m enjoying every minute of high school sports and the memories I’m making with everyone.

katherine tarlas

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Talk about a big game... Burroughs football crushed Lutheran North in a recent match-up by more than 40 points.

WHITFIELD STUDENTS thrive on innovation, collaboration, and high expectations. We challenge them to achieve their best in every area of the curriculum, and they deliver.

Open HOuse november 4, 1:00 p.m.

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Andrews Academy

Joe

Patterson | Patterson

has been the only headmaster of Andrews Academy since its inception in 1979. It was founded upon progressive educational principles that demonstrate respect for each child’s development, provide grounding in basic learning tools and nurture independent thought.

888 N. Mason Road | 314.878.1883 andrewsacademy.com

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Chesterfield Day School

Matthew Virgil | With more

St. Joseph’s Academy Developing Values-Driven Women Leaders Since 1840 Open House

All-girls education sponsored by

Sunday, November 4 Noon – 4:00 p.m.

the Sisters of St. Joseph

2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131 • 314.394.4300 • www.stjosephacademy.org

Churchill Center & School for Learning Disabilities

Request a FREE workshop for your school today!

Teacher Professional Development Workshop Topics:

we can help

Attention Deficit Disorder Curriculum Adaptations Homework LD Simulations Notetaking Study Skills

churchillstl.org

314-997-4343

Celebrating 100 years of

exCellenCe The Wilson School has prepared students for success in an ever-changing world. We’re excited to continue that tradition of innovation for the next 100 years.

The Wilson School • since 1913 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 10th • 11am – 2pm

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• Pre-K — 6th Grade

400 DeMun Avenue • Clayton 314-725-4999 • wilsonschool.com

than 15 years of teaching and administration experience in independent schools, Virgil is committed to creating a personalized educational experience that builds on each student’s individual strengths and aptitudes.

He holds an M.A. in teaching from Columbia University.

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1100 White Road | 314.469.6622 chesterfielddayschool.org

Chesterfield Montessori School

Anita Chastain | Chastain founded the school in 1981 and has been involved with Montessori education for almost 40 years as a parent, teacher and head of school.

She considers it a pleasure to contribute to children’s happiness and success. Montessori addresses children’s basic needs and allows them to develop naturally.

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14000 Ladue Road | 314.469.7150 chesterfieldmontessori.org

Churchill Center and School

Sandra Gilligan | Gilligan,

Churchill’s founding director, has dedicated herself to helping children with learning disabilities for 35 years. She believes an effective school is one in which all decisions are based on children’s needs. This approach, along with highly trained teachers, are the keys to Churchill’s success.

1021 Municipal Center Drive 314.997.4343 | churchillstl.org

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City Academy

Don Danforth | Danforth has a B.A. in English writing/history from St. Lawrence University and is former education director for the Mathews-Dickey Boys’ and Girls’ Club. Danforth founded the school to provide a high-quality, affordable alternative for families limited by geographic or economic factors.

4175 Kingshighway Blvd.

314.382.0085 cityacademyschool.org

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Clayton Early Childhood Center

Gina Siebe | Our new executive director, Gina Siebe, has 31 years experience in education. She retired from public schools as an elementary principal and earned her master’s in educational administration from Maryville University and her doctorate from Saint Louis University in educational leadership.

1 oak knoll park | 314.725.2325 claytonecc.org

Cor Jesu Academy

Sister Barbara Thomas | Cor

Jesu Academy’s first president, Sister Thomas has served in her role since 2007. Her past roles included serving as principal for 12 years and teaching in Catholic schools for 20 years. Her passion has solidified Cor Jesu’s mission of providing total education for young women, rooted in faith and excellence.

10230 Gravois Road | 314.842.1546 corjesu.org

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Andy Abbott | Abbott came to Burroughs in 2001 as a principal, college counselor and English teacher and was named head of school in 2009. He holds a B.A. from Kenyon College and an M.A. from Middlebury College.

755 Price Road | 314.993.4040 jburroughs.org

Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School

Lisa Lyle | Lyle holds a B.A.

in French, an M.A. in French literature and an M.A. in private school leadership from Columbia University. Lyle believes education should empower students to reach their full potential by providing strong academic skills, while instilling a love for learning.

101 N. Warson Road | 314.995.7367 micds.org

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Rossman School

Pat Shipley | With 30 years

Community School

Matthew Gould, Ph.D. |

Gould studied at the University of Chicago. He has been an educator for more than 20 years and believes in a balanced approach to elementary academics.

The challenges of a rigorous curriculum in a nurturing environment leads students to reach their full potential.

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900 Lay Road | 314.991.0005 communityschool.com

experience in public and independent education, Shipley brings an enormous amount of expertise to the education and development of young children.

Her personal belief in strong academics and strong character carry over into every aspect of a child’s education.

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12660 Conway Road | 314.434.5877 rossmanschool.org

St. Joseph’s Academy

Anita Reznicek | Reznicek

Crossroads College Prep

Clark Daggett | Daggett has a B.A. from Johns Hopkins, Master of Letters from Drew University, 39 years of service in independent schools, and a strong belief in student-centered education in a culture of encouragement that supports high standards for effort, performance and behavior.

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John Burroughs School

500 De Baliviere Ave. | 314.367.8085 crossroadscollegeprep.org

Forsyth School

Michael Vachow | With more

than 20 years experience as an educator, Vachow holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan and an M.A. from the Bread Loaf School at Middlebury College.

Appointed in 2007, Vachow is the fourth head of Forsyth School since its founding in 1961.

received an M.A. in religious studies from Catholic University of America and wrote Educating Our Daughters about the benefits of an all-girl school. In her 25th year at SJA, she is proud to be part of the exemplary legacy of developing values-driven women leaders since 1840.

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2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

314.394.4300 | stjosephacademy.org

Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School

Sister Lucie Nordmann |

Nordmann received her master’s in educational administration from Washington University.

She has led Sacred Heart schools in Louisiana and New York and believes Sacred Heart education calls us to transform the world, one child at a time.

801 S. Spoede Road | 314.432.2021 vdoh.org

6235 Wydown Blvd. | 314.726.4542 forsythonline.com

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Whitfield School

John

Delautre | Delautre studied classics and medieval history at Vanderbilt University (M.A.) and Princeton Seminary (M.Div.). A 30-year veteran of independent schools, his educational philosophy promotes personal and professional success in the 21st century.

175 S. Mason Road | 314.434.5141 whitfieldschool.org

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The Wilson School

Thad Falkner | Falkner is

honored to lead Wilson as it celebrates its 100th academic year. He knows exceptional teachers make The Wilson School excellent. Falkner has more than 20 years experience as a teacher and a school leader, in addition to a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in educational administration.

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400 DeMun Ave. | 314.725.4999 wilsonschool.com

Westminster Academy

James Marsh Jr. | Marsh, M.Ed.,

will end his 28-year tenure as head of school when he retires at the end of this school year. Marsh believes an excellent education, rooted in biblical truth, prepares young people to effectively engage the world and make a difference.

800 Maryville Centre Drive 314.997.2900 | wcastl.org

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parent trap absurdities by dr. tim jordan Having parented three children

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gives me great empathy for parents striving to raise good kids, and yet sometimes I see and hear things that cross way over the border of absurd.

For instance, I caught a sad moment of America’s Got Talent recently. A 7-year-old boy was rapping his heart out when Howard Stern X’d him out of the competition. What ensued was a sad, perverse scene of a little boy crying his eyes out. What ran through my mind was that this kid had probably been built up by all the adults around him as the next Michael Jackson. How could his parents, let alone the TV show, put a vulnerable child in that situation? Absurd!

Then there are the makeover parties for young girls. Do we really need 7-year-old girls thinking about makeup and about primping themselves to look prettier and hotter?

And speaking of the early objectification and sexualization of girls, have you seen the obsessed parents on the TV show Toddlers and Tiaras? So much time and energy preparing little girls for beauty contests. Absurd!

I also find it sad that some of today’s parents have forgotten the value of kids playing independently and outdoors. Author David Elkind in his book, The Power of Play, points to studies showing that children have lost 10 to 12 hours of independent play per week in the past 20 years. American teens spend about eight hours per day in front of screens, and the vast majority of their outside time is in adult-supervised sports and activities. In the 1960s, about 41 percent of children walked to school versus only 13 percent today.

Parents stress about stranger danger and safety, and they assume time spent supervised by adults is more valuable than time spent alone. I disagree. Kids need unsupervised time to create, initiate, develop independence, learn how to problem solve and embark on adventures, even risky ones. I could go on: parents calling college professors about their child’s grades, spending 45 percent of their food budget on restaurants and takeout foods, allowing 75 percent of children to have TVs in their bedrooms. Absurd.

Let me end with perhaps the greatest parenting absurdity of all, spanking. Kids who hit other kids are called bullies. Husbands who hit their wives are abusers. Citizens who hit others are criminals. Yet a grown man or woman striking a small, defenseless child, well that can be called good parenting or tough love. There are so many effective parenting strategies, yet some people still take the easy, short-term, heavy-handed method. It’s cruel, damaging, unnecessary and, yes, absurd.

Tim Jordan, m.d., is a behavioral pediatrician who counsels kids in grade school through high school. for more information, go to weloki.com

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What | ‘A Taste of Magic’ Young Professionals Happy Hour Where | Aug. 28 When | The Magic House Why | To gather young professionals for a unique social and

What | 175th Anniversary Gala Where | Chesterfield School Headquarters When | Aug. 24 Why | To celebrate the renowned and fully accredited work of

networking event Who | VIPs in attendance included Magic House president Beth Fitzgerald, Kirkwood Mayor Arthur McDonnell, Young Professionals vice chair Emily Bonham and treasurer Michael Carpenter Highlights | Guests enjoyed complimentary Anheuser-Busch products and dinner from St. Louis’ most popular food tucks

the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, who traveled from Lyons, France to St. Louis in 1837, and to recognize their continued, dedicated work of educating the deaf Who | Archbishop Robert J. Carlson, honorees Larry and Dot LeGrand, Debbie Wilson, Art Fitzgerald, Joe Impiccihi, Sisters of St. Joe, former and current students and supporters Highlights | Mass celebration by Archbishop Carlson, awards to Larry and Dot LeGrand, historical stations commemorating the innovative progress of the institute, including video presentations of current technology and meeting past and current students

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What Best Seats in the House II Where Paddy O’Reilly’s When Aug. 11 Why To raise funds to purchase new recliners with optional heating

What | Inspired By Cocktail Party Where | The August Busch Jr. family home at Grant’s Farm When | Aug. 16 Why | To benefit the mission of Almost Home, join inspiring women

and light massage for young patients receiving care at the Hematology/ Oncology Clinic at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Who Friends and relatives of Gert von Gontard, Children’s Hospital ‘Young Friends’ members, and medical staff Highlights Guests enjoyed live music and a fantastic view of downtown while honoring the memory of Gert von Gontard and supporting a great cause

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Kristin Verseman & Zach Bodendieck] by rebecca koenig | photos by cheryl wynne studios

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Ted Drewes was a highlight at the wedding reception of Kristin Verseman and Zach Bodendieck­—the custard and the man. Since the ice cream icon is Kristin’s maternal grandfather, it was only fitting for him to meet the couple’s excited friends as they concocted their own frozen custard sundaes. Kristin, a school counselor for Lutheran Family Children Services, married Zach, who works for Fleishman-Hillard, May 19.

The couple attended the same high school, but didn’t really meet until years later, when Kristin’s colleague, who happened to be Zach’s mom, set them up. “I think you’re going to marry him,” Kristin’s best friend told her that evening after a group outing. A year later, Zach proposed at a Cardinals game.

Wearing the same Montaldo’s veil her mother, aunt and sister each wore at their weddings, Kristin walked down the aisle of Soulard’s Historic Trinity Lutheran Church, where some of her family are members. The reception, held at Sqwires in Lafayette Square, featured Tuxedo and Spring Fling cupcakes from The Cup, in addition to the ice cream bar. “We did an Irish jig because we were going to honeymoon in Ireland,” Kristin says.

The trip to the Emerald Isle included a few harrowing drives on the opposite side of the road, but overall the couple loved the experience. “It was beautiful and green like you’ve never seen,” Kristin says. “We enjoyed many pints of Guinness in the pubs and great landscapes, and we would love to go back.”

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Bride’s parents | Kirk & Cynthia Verseman Groom’s parents | Loren & Christine Bodendieck Matron of honor | Lauren Verseman Bridesmaids | Anna Dankenbring, Megan Hemmer Best Man | Wes Oertli Groomsmen | Adam Bodendieck, John Britt

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Pantone’s 2012 color of the year, Tangerine Tango, is a spicy orange, perfect to color your casa for fall and beyond. Be brazen with your color choices. It’s as easy as 60-30-10.

The 60-30-10 rule is merely a guide when decorating to help create continuity and disperse color throughout your space. + 60 % Dominant color: walls or floors + 30% Secondary colors: furnishings + 10% Accent colors: artwork and decorative accessories Decide if warm or cool colors complement your space, then choose your shade. This orange feels warm and earthy, but your home may crave a cooler, lighter version.

The secondary colors add visual interest. If you can’t commit to an entire sofa, a pair of slipcovered chairs or painting the walls will give you the same effect. But limit yourself to two or three secondary colors in each room.

Accent colors are like jewelry, perfect for playing up your personality. This industrial- style coffee table is a good stage for trinkets and treasures you can change with your mood and the season.

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A: Since it’s still somewhat warm outside, but fashionwise we are in fall, some things have to go, namely linens, bright colors and patterns that scream summer (like Lily Pulitzer). Replace these with lightweight fabrics (including very light wools). White blouses are yearlong and look wonderful with jackets (especially for the new menswear look). A great way to make room for new trends is to donate older items to charity. Many organizations around town would happily accept your older clothes.

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Contemporary Art Museum

Friendship Village Chesterfield recently celebrated the completion of $1 million in refurbishments and upgrades to its Village Care Center, including new curtains, flat-screen televisions and other amenities, as well as the installation of a new sign and logo.

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis celebrated the opening of its fall 2012 exhibitions, which include works by artists Leslie Hewitt, Rosa Barba and Jonathan Horowitz.

Unitey Kull, Lisa Melandri, Dominic Molon, Pat Whitaker

Norma Kraus, Anita Martinez

Children’s Home Society

Children’s Home Society raised more than $134,000 for children and families in its programs at the All Points Lead Home dinner auction.

Larry Duke, Scott Reese, Karen Nolte, Katie Temporiti, Harold Schriemann

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The Wilson School

The Wilson School in Clayton celebrated its 100th birthday with 400 students, parents and friends.

Guests donated 125 birthday boxes filled with goodies to benefit Operation Food Search—and snacked on a few cupcakes, too!

Edgewild Winery

Exclusive members of the Edgewild Wine Club attended the wine release party featuring Ebony-EdgeWild wine.

Members and special guests sipped new wines and tried menu items prepared by the chef.

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HEALTH&BEAUTY

[ Infertility The World of

by mary jo blackwood

If having a family is your heart’s desire, it’s reassuring to know medicine has been working diligently to solve infertility issues. Identifying and dealing with these issues are easier with a professional by your side.

[ advances to ivf ] Chances for a successful pregnancy are going up every year thanks tochanges in the technology of in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Dr. Elan Simckes, The Fertility Partnership This year worldwide, we celebrated the 5 millionth IVF birth, and the first IVF baby just celebrated her 34th birthday. Every five years or so the field evolves, allowing us to help more people build a family. Don’t hesitate to reach out and ask for help.

IVF is useful for cases of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which is experienced by more than 30 percent of my patients. IVF allows us to stimulate egg production and manage complications.

Fertility physicians can now more accurately detect genetic diseases in embryos before they are implanted. Advances in

vitrification (flash-freezing) have allowed them to better freeze unfertilized eggs and stabilize the chromosomes. Dehydrating and quick-freezing eliminates damaging ice crystals.

Another helpful technique is IVM, in vitro maturation. This is very useful for cancer and PCOS patients because we can take immature eggs from the ovaries and mature them in the lab without the use of follicle-stimulating medication.

Dr. Sherman Silber, Infertility Center of St. Louis One of the biggest problems facing women today is the trend toward having babies at an older age and having older eggs, but we’ve learned a lot. We used to use large amounts of hormones to squeeze out the eggs, but now we know that can be toxic to eggs, so we give much lower doses to get hormone levels up slightly, teasing out a few high quality eggs. Then, when the follicles are ripe, we have a special technique to mature older eggs, resulting in excellent quality.

Later fertility would be more manageable if women anticipated their desire for a family early. If they want a baby at age 38, they could think about it about age 23 and preserve younger eggs for future fertility.

Advances benefit men as well. For example, men who have sperm in their testicles but none in their ejaculate can be helped by harvesting those sperm and amplifying them for fertilization.

[ vasectomy reversal ] Sometimes a decision made with one partner may not be right for a new phase in your life.

Thankfully, technology can offer many men a second chance at starting a family, even if they’ve had a vasectomy without saving healthy sperm for a later date. “The success rate for reversing vasectomies goes down the longer one waits between procedures,” says Dr. Salim Hawatmeh of South County Urological.

First, Hawatmeh assesses the quality and number of sperm by examining the fluid at the testicular end of the cut. “If there is normal sperm, then we can reconnect the two ends that were cut,” he explains. If, however, they don’t find sperm, then reconnecting the two ends is not an option. “That situation requires a different, more technical procedure that connects the duct that goes out of the body to the epididymis, above the testicle where the sperm are stored.”

Hawatmeh cautions that vasectomy reversal is a microsurgical procedure, using extremely fine sutures and a high-powered microscope; not all urologists do it. “I favor the daVinci robotic surgical system because it yields highly magnified 3-D high definition images,” he notes. “The instruments are designed for microsurgery and eliminate the possibility of tremor in a surgeon’s hands.”

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[ fertility after cancer] A diagnosis of cancer is difficult for anyone, but for a young woman or man who plans to have a family, it can be devastating. Luckily, science is discovering new ways to preserve reproductive health.

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Dr. Amber Cooper, Washington University Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Center We have a variety of means to help men and women preserve fertility before cancer treatment.

For men, sperm can be banked and safely stored for many years. Women can have fertilized eggs (embryos) frozen and later implanted when pregnancy is desired. A single or younger woman may choose to have unfertilized eggs frozen. During radiation therapy, shielding can protect the pelvis during treatments for chest, head or neck cancers.

Consult a doctor before beginning treatment to learn about your options. Options after treatment are more limited, including using donor eggs to achieve pregnancy.

Dr. Peter Ahlering, sher institute for reproductive medicine St. Louis Of first importance is for patients to contact us immediately after receiving a cancer diagnosis, rather than thinking about fertility after chemotherapy or radiation. We need time to plan and harvest eggs or sperm before treatment begins.

When a female patient comes in, I immediately assess ovarian reserve so I can accurately estimate how many eggs I can harvest, aiming for 20 to 30.

If, at the initial consultation, the woman is early in her menstrual cycle, we can begin the process the next day. With six weeks before chemotherapy, we can do two egg retrieval cycles.

The more eggs we have, the better chances of pregnancy.

With men, it’s the same process.

Cryopreservation (freezing) of sperm has been done for decades. Upon thawing, we can select out the good specimens for egg fertilization. It’s reassuring for patients to know that these techniques have been honed for a long time.

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“There are many different approaches to contraception,” says Dr. Jodie Rai of Women’s Health Care Consultants. “The most effective methods, if used consistently, are 99 percent effective or higher: birth control pills, patches, rings, intrauterine devices, and DepoProvera time-release implant shots. The hormonal methods and intrauterine devices, once stopped, take about three months to return to normal fertility, regardless of how long you used them, she adds. “The exception is Depo-Provera, which can take up to a year because of its time-release nature.”

Contraceptive methods can have medical advantages, Rai says. “Ovarian cysts can be suppressed by any hormonal contraception, and birth control pills can actually help fertility, especially if the woman has endometriosis, by suppressing inflammation of the endometrium,” she explains. “They can also reduce the rate of pelvic inflammatory disease from a sexually transmitted infection like chlamydia by preventing bacteria from moving into the upper reproductive tract, where it can damage the fallopian tubes.”

Ovarian cysts can be suppressed by any hormonal contraception. “The misconception about birth control pills delaying fertility may be due to a woman having originally been prescribed the pill for an underlying condition: when she goes off the pill, that condition is still there,” Rai says. Women who stop birth control at an older age may also be experiencing an age-related decline in fertility.

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[ hormone imbalance & infertility] Hormone imbalance can prevent ovulation and pregnancy.

Getting to the root of the problem makes restoring balance possible.

Dr. Angela Reining, Women’s Care Consultants Thirty percent of infertility is attributable to hormone imbalance.

Ovulation or lack of menstrual periods may be due to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which can produce increased testosterone levels, insulin resistance and weight gain. Other impediments to conception include over-exercising, weight that’s too low, high stress levels, thyroid disease, diabetes, obesity and advancing age.

The first thing I do is check the woman’s hormone levels: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and thyroid. I also test for diabetes and look for abnormalities in the uterus, tubes and ovaries. Men get sent out for semen analysis. I may start the woman on medication to help with ovulation. If that doesn’t work, I refer them to a fertility specialist.

A lot of people don’t understand how to time intercourse. It’s much easier with ovulation phone apps. Just enter the dates of your menstrual cycle and it will tell you when you should be ovulating. It works surprisingly often.

Dr. Kathy Maupin, BioBalance Health Often overlooked causes of infertility include: hyperprolactinemia, thyroid disease, PCOS and insulin resistance. Prolactin is the hormone that runs birth control when a woman is consistently nursing. In hyperprolactinemia, prolactin levels stay high after lactation or are heightened by a pituitary tumor, stopping ovulation. Treatment includes giving a drug to slowly decrease prolactin levels until ovulation starts.

Thyroid is necessary for ovulation. Low thyroid should be supplemented until temperature, blood pressure and pulse are normal and ovulation restarts. Supplementation then continues throughout the pregnancy and often for life.

Polycystic ovaries produce a variety of symptoms, often including infertility, caused by the ovary having a fibrous cover that prevents the eggs from releasing. It also produces insulin resistance in the ovaries, higher male hormones, weight gain and belly fat, all of which make the insulin resistance worse.

The treatment is to make the ovaries insulin-sensitive by giving Metformin, usually used for diabetes. If three months of that doesn’t work, we add follicle-stimulating drugs to help with ovulation.

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Trend report showing your team spirit by lauren madras | photo by charles barnes

“You say number, I say one!”

Number One! Number One! No matter if it’s the Statesmen, the Pioneers, the Angels or the Rams who are No. 1 in your heart, homecoming season is upon us, and excited teens, college students and alums are gearing up for the big game. Most attendees will match their clothing to their school spirit, but the bravest among us will match our skin and hair, too!

[ the write stuff ] >> Lancome | Le Crayon Kohl

Your loyalty to No. 31 is best broadcast by writing it on your cheek or forehead, but that’s hard to do with garden-variety face paint—it ends up a mess. Lancome’s liner is the perfect formula for this type of writing; it’s not too creamy nor too stiff, and it won’t stain your skin.

It comes in purple, blue and green (and of course, black and brown).

Switch to their Le Lipstique for oranges and reds—the texture is quite similar. $25.50, department stores

[ ’tis the season ] >>Seasonal Makeup Crayons

With the pop-up Halloween stores and expanded costume sections, take advantage of the easy-to-apply grease paint sticks. They’re cheap now, but oddly hard to find in the off-season. Take caution, however: the color will run in humidity or if you start to sweat. Set it with translucent face powder. Be sure to remove before bed, or you’ll ruin the sheets! $4, costume stores

[ take it off ] >>Vaseline | Petroleum Jelly

Who knew that Vaseline is one of the best remedies for just about any type of face and body paint problem? While some face washes leave behind a hint of stain, and makeup remover may not be costeffective if you’ve painted past the jawline, Vaseline dissolves the makeup particles and separates them from your skin. Just wash off with regular facial cleanser when you’re done, but be sure to rinse very well—experts suggest 10 to 14 seconds after you think you’re finished if you’re under a shower, and at least eight splashes if you’re at a sink. $2, drugstores

[ mess proof ] >> Beyond the Zone | Color Buzz Hair Chalk

These chalks are easy to use and wash out for quick pops of color. They work best in long hair when you just want a small amount colored. It’s very time consuming to get to the whole head. If you have dark hair, you can intensify results by layering the chalk with a light mist of hair spray. The color will lighten considerably if you brush or style your hair after applying, so be sure you’re curled or straightened (or whatever!) before you give these try. $10, beauty supply stores

[ full head ] >>Streaks ’N Tips | Temporary Color

There’s something just so cheerleading-squad about a little glitter hairspray, isn’t there? Whether you’re on the field or in the stands, you’ll be spotted from a mile away if you’re sporting brightly colored (and nearly opaque) temporary hair color. Very, very light blonds may see some temporary staining with some of the darker colors, especially if they already color their hair; ask your stylist if it will cause a problem before applying. When the pep rally or party is over, the color will wash out easily if you are well-conditioned before use and reach for a clarifying shampoo (use it for a few washes and keep conditioning). $8, beauty supply stores

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what’s your Fitness

routine?] [ adam baer by rebecca koenig

[ the routine ] Gym time Five days a week for 50 minutes to an hour, at 5:30 a.m. before work and on the weekends as needed to meet personal goals Cardio I alternate between three and four cardio machines, like the elliptical and StairMaster, and running, for 30-plus minutes every time. It’s good to mix it up, mentally and physically. I will at least work hard enough to hit a 150 heart rate or more each time. I listen to music except if I’m running with someone outside.

Weightlifting Resistance workouts of upper body, abs, core. I have a back resistance workout I do as well. I use machines for no reason other than I worry about dropping weights on my feet, and I don’t want to do that. I think you can get as much out of machines as free weights if you’re not an Olympic-quality lifter.

photo by charles barnes

Adam Baer was a sporadic exerciser as a young adult, working out every couple of months as he felt like it. Until he turned 32. That’s when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. “That motivated me to get in a much more regular habit of fitness,” he says.

He developed a five-day-a-week workout plan to improve his health and has stuck to it for the past 17 years.

Regular exercise has greatly improved Baer’s overall health. He lost approximately 30 pounds and has maintained the same weight since he started his routine. He can’t remember the last sick day he took. Exercise also has helped him manage his diabetes.

Baer checks his blood sugar several times a day, including once before every workout, and consumes carbs as necessary, usually in the form of fruit juice. His daily blood sugar

reports change significantly if he is traveling and not able to work out regularly. “If I go for three to four days without exercising, it’s obvious in those numbers that things aren’t working well,” he says.

Baer thinks his good habits have rubbed off on his children. His older daughter and son joined their high school cross-country teams, and his son works out with him at every opportunity. “It’s special, especially for a 15-year-old who doesn’t do many activities with the folks anymore,” Baer says.

Setting goals and tracking progress has been key for Baer, who keeps detailed notes about his workouts. He advises others to do the same. “Set achievable goals and write them down and revisit them often,” he says.

His latest goal is running the St. Louis Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon Oct. 21.

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[arts&entertainment] [september-October ]

by lexie purcell

[ art ]

[ movies ] t&s saw it!

dancing in the street festival

Bachelorette >> The cinematic comedy backlash against

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1 to 8 p.m. | Grand Boulevard Free | grandcenter.org >> Grab your dancing shoes and hit Grand Boulevard for the annual festival featuring more than 50 acts from around the world.

9/28-11/18 ideas of order (exhibition) COCA | Free | cocastl.org

9/28-2/10/13 screwed moves (exhibition)

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | World Chess Hall of Fame | Free | worldchesshof.org

9/30 art in the park (festival)

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Francis Park | Free | artintheparkstl.com

[9/28-9/30 etc.olivette ] on the go

9/28 taping of washington week 2012 town hall st. louis edition

2 p.m. | Touhill Performing Arts Center | Free | touhill.org

9/28 dive-in movies: sherlock holmes 8 p.m. | The Cheshire | Free | cheshirestl.com

long live freedom!

(historical exhibition) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | UMSL Gallery 210 Free | 314.516.6620 >> Learn about the youth resistance movement against Nazi Germany and its courageous stance for freedom.

[theater]

weddings continues in Bachelorette, in which three grown-up mean girls still obsessed with high school drama nearly ruin their friend’s big day. The film is sort of a raunchy rip-off of both Bridesmaids (2011) and The Hangover (2009), but its dark undercurrent offers something fresh, if not uplifting.

Behind the façade of her pretty face and vicious gossip, each bridesmaid is grappling with demons and disappointments driving her toward self-destruction. They don’t exactly find redemption by the end of the movie, but they at least manage to make themselves a little more likeable. Kirsten Dunst, Lizzy Caplan and Isla Fisher star.

Should You See It? It has plenty to offend, but there is a good movie underneath the cursing and crude humor. –r.k.

Arbitrage >> Arbitrage starts out like most cautionary

(festival) Stacy Park | Free | olivetteonthego.com

now

Viewed at Chase Park Plaza Cinemas

Viewed at Chase Park Plaza Cinemas

tales about high-rolling investors who have it all only to watch their extravagant lifestyles crumble. The twist here is the circumstances surrounding a hedge fund magnate’s fall from grace. Richard Gere plays Robert Miller, a powerful man desperate to sell his investment empire before someone finds out he cooked his books—and that he’s guilty of involuntary manslaughter. It speaks to Gere’s phenomenal acting that I both empathized with and was repulsed by Miller. Amid all the shady business, crooked cops and family politics, I left feeling a little dirty myself and marveling at the things people with big money and big power are capable of.

Should You See It? Yes; Gere’s performance should create some buzz come award season. –C.K.

[ music ] 9/27 divas for a cause 2

7 p.m. | Sheldon Concert Hall | $25 | beyondhousing.org

9/28 loom trio with eighth blackbird

7 p.m. | Saint Louis Art Museum | Free | slam.org

9/29 gaëlle solal (St. Louis Classical Guitar

Society performance) 8 p.m. | The Ethical Society | $20 to $24 | guitarstlouis.net

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the improvised shakespeare company

Touhill Performing Arts Center | $30 | touhill.org >> Think you could improvise a Shakespearean comedy?

This group performs the Bard in a whole new way.

9/28-10/7 a midsummer night’s dream

Times vary | Grandel Theatre | $15 to $25 | stlshakespeare.org 9/27-10/5 bloody bloody andrew jackson | 8 p.m. | W.U. South Campus Theatre | $10 to $20 newlinetheatre.com

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pines of rome

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Powell Hall | $27 to $108 | stlsymphony.org >> Explore the majestic hills of Rome through Respighi’s symphonic poem featuring pianist Emanuel Ax.

photo by Dilip Vishwanat

>> 10/6-7 ottertoberfest

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saint Louis Zoo Free | stlzoo.org Adorable otter antics light up little faces at the Zoo.

9/29 parent and me program 10 to 11:30 a.m. | Missouri History Museum $7 | 314.454.3161

LEISURE

quick bites] presented by

[ sandwich savants ]

Always bragging that your homemade sandwiches are great?

Here’s your chance to prove it during Panera Bread’s Sandwich Showdown. Through Oct. 6, visit tlc.com/Panera to use Panera’s online sandwich-builder tool.

The contest, started a few years ago at Taste of St. Louis, has a $10,000 award and the opportunity to see the creation on menus across the country.

[ on the patio, please ]

The popular Crushed Red in Clayton is adding a patio for outdoor dining. From the look of it, expect to enjoy your chopped salads and flatbread pizzas alfresco very soon. Looks like they’ll lose a few parking spots to achieve this, but parking in Clayton (at lunchtime, anyway) is a whole other conundrum.

[ revolving doors ]

In late August, Kim Tucci and Joe Fresta, owners of The Pasta House Co., converted their Tucci & Fresta’s in Clayton into another Pasta House Co., but the change was shortlived. Sept. 15 marked the spot’s last day of service. Just blocks away, Luciano’s Trattoria on Carondelet Plaza near The Ritz will become a churrascaria called Brazikat Brazilian Steak & Seafood House slated to open in December. Finally, chef-owner Gerard Craft’s new casual restaurant, Pastaria, is now open at 7734 Forsyth Blvd. Vida Mexican Kitchen y cantina is opening in the old Houlihan’s spot at the Galleria.

[ chef changes ]

Azhar Mohammad, who joined The Ritz in Clayton in 2010, has relocated to the luxury hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Replacing him is Melissa Lee, who most recently served as executive sous chef at The Ritz Orlando Grande Lakes and got her start in family Cantonese restaurants in Ireland.

[ pilot composting program ]

The Partnership for Downtown St. Louis has launched an environmental stewardship program with restaurants on Washington Avenue between 9th and 14th streets.

Project Compost focuses on waste reduction by depositing pre- and post-compostable waste into onsite compost bins. The goal is to divert more than 1,500 tons of organic food waste from landfills per year.

[ the art of food ]

Bon Appetit Management Company will procure and prepare

all food for the Saint Louis Art Museum’s restaurants and events catering, starting June 29, 2013, the grand opening of the museum’s new East Building. The California company is known for focusing on fresh and local provisions and has won national shout-outs for its food service at W.U.

For tickets, visit Laumeier.org or call Marie Oberkirsch 314.615.5276

together we create

For more on the latest from the St. Louis food scene, visit The Scoop section of SauceMagazine.com. september 26, 2012

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TOWN TALK

Get to know ] Jason Deem of South City

by tony di martino | photo by bill barrett

WHAT I DO Owner of South City Spaces, a company that offers residential, retail and office/studio properties in South St. Louis. We specialize in historic renovations that preserve a building’s original character while providing modern amenities. I also started Nebula Coworking, a collaborative workspace where creative professionals, small businesses, independent contractors, artists and nonprofits can build, work and exchange ideas. WHY I DO IT I hope our efforts contribute to building diverse urban communities that are socially and economically healthy. WHY I’M GOOD AT IT I’m detail-oriented. I also get a kick out of designing spaces and envisioning how they’ll be used. SATISFACTION It’s so gratifying to see floor plans become a reality.

I like helping people inhabit places that once were vacant. IN MY SPARE TIME I’m co-organizer of the annual Cinco de Mayo Festival on Cherokee Street, which drew more than 30,000 people this year, and president of the Cherokee Station Business Association.

CAN-DO SPIRIT My community involvement was born out of frustration with roadblocks that were keeping the Cherokee area from realizing its potential. Since getting involved about eight years ago, I’ve worked with others in the neighborhood to remove a longstanding liquor moratorium on Cherokee Street.

I also helped cultivate what’s now a thriving arts district. ORIGINS I grew up in Maplewood and Clayton. My parents were teachers, and my Italian grandfather on my mother’s side had a small grocery store on the Hill, Grana’s Market.

EDUCATION Truman State University; B.S. in computer science. CAREER PATH After college I was hired by Deployed Resources, a company that provides temporary infrastructure for large outdoor events, military training and disaster response. I helped establish base camps after Hurricane Katrina and other disasters, and learned a lot about logistics, project management and business development. Between assignments, I bought my first property in 2004 at Texas and Cherokee, and began renovating with help from local contractors. We made a lot of mistakes, but by the end of the job we had an experienced crew that was eager to keep going. Over the years we’ve taken on increasingly larger projects using most of the same crew we started with. AFTER THE GOLD RUSH Financing projects was a lot easier before the real estate bubble burst. It’s a frustrating process now. MY HERO I have great respect for the work of the late Bob Cassilly, who helped define St. Louis as a creative city. IF I RULED THE WORLD Not sure about the world, but if I ruled the region I’d merge St. Louis City and County. FAVORITE HANGOUTS Mud House, Taste, Blood & Sand, Farmhaus, Don Carlos, Local Harvest. IN MY SPARE TIME I enjoy visiting old buildings, bridges, caves and forgotten parts of the city. WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT ST. LOUIS I love the architecture, history, creative energy and do-it-yourself work ethic. WHAT I LIKE LEAST Brick thieves.

LEISURE

BUMPER CROP KITCHEN by lauren madras When you reach the end of the harvest season, it can be hard to know just what to do with the latecomers to your local farmers market. But when you buy beets, squash and greens straight from the farm, don’t they seem to just taste better?

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Mid-fall is the time for hearty herbs like rosemary, parsley, thyme and sage. Take advantage of their bounty (and lower prices) by stocking up. Herbs can be dried in a low-temp oven and stored in Tupperware. Tip: toss a tablespoon of rice in the container to trap excess moisture.

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Tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms and more can be kept for months using simple preservation techniques.

Preserve It! from DK Publishing offers easy-to-follow recipes for novice canners.

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Do you like wasabi, horseradish or Dijon mustard? You can get that same bite from turnip greens. Wash the roots and stems thoroughly; cut the turnips into large chunks; and roast with butter and sage or coarsely chop the greens for use with your favorite salad or a broiled strip steak.

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Besides becoming jack-o’-lanterns, pumpkins can be transformed into a simple, rich AUTUMN soup. Just open, gut and roast. When the insides are soft, scoop them into a blender, combine 1 cup pumpkin with ¼ cup cream, add thyme and rosemary, and liquify.

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Apples come into their prime in early fall. Head to Eckert’s Orchards for a fun day of apple picking—you’re sure to come home with enough for the rest of the season.

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Nix the frozen spinach. Opt for the more colorful chard instead. Its deep greens and reds will liven up your table. Or crisp some with oil and salt for a healthy take on the potato chip.

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Making a comeback: some fruits have a shorter ‘second season’ in late fall. Grab figs toward the end of October.

Try grilling them with lamb on skewer and serve with seasoned rice.

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Skip the marshmallows. To prepare sweet potatoes (best in late autumn) your family will adore, use a few tablespoons of local molasses for a topping instead.

PHOTO by jerry naunheim jr.

by bob wilcox

Front] &Center

Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical trilogy of plays about a Brooklyn boy becoming a man have always appealed to me more than most of his other plays.

In these, Simon doesn’t push as hard to be funny, littering the stage with gags. He digs into his characters and their conflicts. They come closer to being real people, not mouthpieces for a writer of jokes.

But watching the first of the trilogy, Brighton Beach Memoirs, at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, where it runs through this weekend – the first Simon play the Rep has done, believe it or not—I was more aware of the thin spots in the play, the too-familiar scenes of family life.

It’s not the fault of the production. Directed by Rep Artistic Director Steven Woolf, the work couldn’t be better. I was particularly impressed by Lori Wilner, playing the mother of Eugene, the 15-year-old central character who is writing his memoirs—and telling them to us—while he lives them in Brighton Beach. Wilner’s character cares for a houseful of people: her husband and her two sons, plus her widowed sister and her two daughters. It’s 1937, still the Depression, and while the husband has a decent job, it’s always a stretch to cover the expenses and keep peace in the family. Wilner shows us a woman who is walking a tightrope and, sometimes exhausted, loses her balance and says things she regrets.

She’s well-matched by Christianne Tisdale as her sister, struggling to preserve her self-respect while living on the charity of her sister and her sister’s husband. As the husband, Adam Heller plays with exquisite understatement a man also exhausted, longing for a little quiet time for himself, but sensitive to the needs of those around him, speaking up when he must with quiet assurance.

The scenes between the two sons, Eugene and his older brother Stanley, in which Stanley explains girls and sex to his younger brother, come out of Simon’s comedy factory. They’re funny, but the laughs come too easily, the material has been done too many times.

The brothers develop their own depth of character when Stanley makes a big mistake in his journey from adolescent to man. Michael Curran-Dorsano beautifully balances the character’s immaturity and growing strength. And Ryan DeLuca’s Eugene, still more interested in baseball than girls—but the balance is tipping—quite charms us as he shares his memoirs with us.

Aly Viny plays Eugene’s cousin Nora, a year older than he and a cause of his need to talk with his brother about girls and sex. But she has her own desires and disappointments. Jamey Jacobs Powell plays her younger sister, a rather thankless role into which Powell manages to inject some life.

Brighton Beach Memoirs presents a rich picture of a family with an honesty I don’t always find in Simon’s work.

If you want an even darker picture of life for a pair of brothers, the New Jewish Theatre will open Simon’s Lost in Yonkers next week. Set during World War II, these two boys are deposited by their widowed father with one of the most unpleasant grandmothers ever to appear on a stage.

And if you want something with almost no darkness at all, head to Stages St. Louis in Kirkwood.

As the Rep and New Jewish theaters open their seasons, Stages closes its with My One and Only.

A consciously silly plot supplies just enough villainy to keep the boy from getting the girl before we’ve had a chance to enjoy an evening of tap dancing to songs by George and Ira Gershwin. I could wish that director Michael Hamilton had encouraged the boy and girl, played by Tari Kelly and David Elder, to be even a little more cartoonish. They’re fine as they are, and their voices are terrific. But I most enjoyed the scene between the villain, a fake Russian prince played by Steve Isom, and the hero’s airplane mechanic, played by Zoe Vonder Haar (she’s helping him prepare to fly across the Atlantic before Lindbergh does). These two are not what they appear, and after she gets the drop on him and defeats his evil plans, they get together quite delightfully.

That’s how it should be in a show that’s a smooth delight throughout. september 26, 2012

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[ on the table ] by jonathan carli | photos by bill barrett

[ Oceano Bistro west ] 16125 chesterfield parkway |636 536-9404

[ amuse bouche ] THE scene |

Sleek and contemporary seafood bistro

THE CHEF |

Jon Lowe

THE PRICES |

$8 to $13 appetizers; $18 to $29 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Steamed Shellfish Soffrito, Amber Glazed Salmon Flatbread, Pan Seared Missouri Rainbow Trout

A West County version of the popular Clayton restaurant Oceano opened in an attractive spot with possibly the best patio in town (check out the bonafide waterfall cascading over rocks). But it’s a location that has seen many restaurants fail (Yen Ching, Crazy Fish, Andria’s), and while there’s no such thing as a restaurant curse, I’ve heard plenty of food people talk as if there were.

Owned by Amer Abouwardah, this Oceano was hopping with that new-restaurant vibe the nights we visited, and service was friendly. If you like Oceano’s menu in Clayton, you’re in luck, because the one out west is identical. Its focus is primarily seafood, which in general is done very well. Everything is flown in fresh, and the flavors are mostly classic (ragout, risotto, truffle oil), with a touch of Asian (chile oil, shiitakes, soy dips, lemongrass, Szechuan beans).

We started with the Crab Cakes ($12), a Clayton favorite. While they were decent for a land-locked version, I found the bits of chive too strong a flavor

for the crab. The two patties did, however have an attractive crispy exterior, thanks to a liberal crumb coating and pan frying. They sat on a few leaves of arugula and had a creamy lemongrass/chile aoli, while cubed green apple and slivers of shiitake added their distinctive flavors.

An impeccable starter was the Amber Glazed Salmon Flatbread ($9), so much more than salmon on a crust. The flatbread is nice and thin, and the salmon is fresh, flaked fish glazed with spicy-sweet Thai chili sauce. A potpourri of other goodies created a very satisfying dish: capers, sauteed fennel, mixed field greens and shredded parmesan.

The don’t-miss dish is Steamed Shellfish Soffrito ($24), a magnificent platter of mussels, prawns and sea scallops, all steamed to bring out unadulterated flavors. They sit in a bath of tomato-infused broth, centered by a hearty risotto galette (rice cake) oozing fontina, mozzarella and parmesan. The broth is the key to this dish’s intense flavors; it starts with a fine

[ chef chat ] >> jon lowe PEDIGREE

Johnson & Wales, Charleston

FAVORITE INGREDIENT

Crab—it’s so diverse; I’ve even used it on desserts.

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Umami | A fifth element of taste identified by a Japanese researcher in 1908 that is defined as ‘savory’

Galette | A round, flat cake that can be made of flaky pastry dough, yeast dough or any number of starchy ingredients

Favorite restaurant favorite cookbook

[ aftertaste ]

The Flavor Bible, The Food Lover’s Companion and anything French

>>I love the outdoor patio—so serene with the fountain. And I’m happy to see a seafood

Most Memorable Dining Experience

>> They do fish very well, but I’d like to see more food on the plate for the money.

Eating at an upscale Southern restaurant with my mom and best friend. It was one of those evenings where everything went right.

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[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

Soffrito | The Spanish/Italian version of a French mirepoix (also called battuto), this is a small-dice mix of essential vegetables sauteed and used to flavor soups, sauces and meat dishes

I’m laid-back and enjoy a slice from Dewey’s

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dice of aromatic vegetables similar to the French mirepoix (celery, onion, carrot, Italian parsley, garlic, basil), slow-cooked to release maximum flavor.

Another winner was the Pan Seared Missouri Rainbow Trout ($18), which came beautifully butterbrowned, thanks to a light dusting of rice flour. Its sauce, a version of hollandaise, was delicious. But this and our Grilled Jumbo Sea Scallops ($24) came with nothing on the side, not even a few string beans or broccoli florets as garnish. Expecting diners to make a meal out of a single texture and flavor is missing the point of ‘dining.’ It simply is monotonous, no matter how good the food. The risotto side dish I ordered to enhance my fish was, regrettably, a little bland, flavored only by corn kernels and asparagus slivers.

Desserts are homemade, and our Flourless Chocolate Birthday Cake ($12) was rich, chocolately and eagerly consumed along with its vanilla ice cream and drizzles of raspberry coulis.

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— Nancy S. of Creve Coeur

‑—Jeff W. of Chesterfield

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listing price | $1.04 million listing agent | teri nicely of red key realty Knowing that Kirkwood was a close-knit community full of native St. Louisans, Melissa Markowski was nervous about making friends when she and her family moved to Argonne Drive from the East Coast four and a half years ago. Turns out, she needn’t have worried. “All of our neighbors were so welcoming and awesome,” Markowski says, always waving to her sons playing in the front yard or coming over to chat when she sat on the porch.

Mike Lewis of Lewis Homes built the house right before the family moved in, and Markowski loves the attention paid to every detail, from the wainscoting to the intricate ceiling patterns. “His work is amazing, and that’s kind of why I needed to find one of his homes on Argonne, because I loved Argonne,” she says. The street, which features several century-old houses, is two blocks from the Kirkwood Farmers’ Market and three from the downtown Kirkwood shopping district.

“We have three boys who love the neighborhood and walking down to the candy store,” Markowski says. “We go down to the Farmers’ Market every Christmas with our wagon and get our Christmas tree.”

The house has five bedrooms that comfortably sleep Markowski’s family of five, and the three-car garage has ample room for her sons’ toys and bicycles. They love to play in the finished basement. When Markowski needs a break from the chaos three boys can create, she says she enjoys sitting in the sunroom that overlooks the backyard.

A transparent glass fireplace separates the master bedroom from its large sitting room. The room also features a dressing area.

“There are two closets, which is great because I hate sharing my closet!” Markowski says. She loves the open kitchen, which has photos by marc tannen distressed custom cabinets, a large island and stainless-steel appliances. A butler’s pantry leads into the formal dining room, and another glass fireplace separates the living room from the sunroom.

Markowski says she is going to miss Kirkwood when she and her family move to Philadelphia for her husband’s job. “Shopping for homes in Philadelphia, I keep asking, ‘Are there any little towns with beautiful houses around them?’” she says. “I’m having a hard time finding this kind of craftsmanship. I really want to get back to something like this, but Kirkwood is one of a kind.”

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200 CARLYLE LAKE DR. UNDER CONTRACT $599,000 2+BR/3.5BA Spacious villa with fabulous updated kitchen. Finished LL. 6 LADUE MEADOWS $359,000 2,500+SF home on 1+ acre lot with pool. New paint, new carpet, new look.

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1 BROAD MEADOWS DRIVE $329,500 Large 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home in the heart of Ladue.

HUNTLEIGH / FRONTENAC 12 DUNLORA LANE $3,499,000 Huntleigh Estate. 11,000SF. 3.5 acres. Pool. Majestic, expansive views.

1 SQUIRES LANE $1,999,900 Updated & expanded Huntleigh estate. Pool. 3.2 Acres. Horse trails.

10420 LITZSINGER ROAD $1,899,900 9,000SF Frontenac estate with two story carriage house on gated street.

929 TUCKER LANE $1,699,999 Charming 2-story, completely private, 3+BR/5BA on 4.7 acres.

1126 BELLA VISTA DRIVE $1,049,000 5BR/7BA. Finished walk-out LL. Unique floorplan with 2 main level bedrooms.

TOWN & COUNTRY/ CHESTERFIELD 527 WINDY HILLS ACRES $1,499,000 4BR Colonial on 6+ secluded acres, manicured lawn, pool and guest cottage.

13039 STARBUCK ROAD $919,500 Updated Colonial on 1+ acre lot in Wheatfield Farms, backs to park.

18024 BONHOMME BEND $939,900 Private 4BR/5BA/4,205SF with pool.

Main floor master, finished LL, 4-car garage.

14106 WOODS MILL COVE $499,500 4BR/4BA, 3,873SF villa. 2-story great room and foyer, main floor master, finished LL.

KIRKWOOD / DES PERES / BALLWIN 225 NORTH HARRISON AVENUE $699,900 New construction – heart of Kirkwood.

3,200+SF 5BR/3.5 BA. Lewis Homes.

1432 BOPP ROAD $410,000 3BR/3BA. Fabulous master BR suite with updated BA, steam shower, etc. Finished LL.

646 OAK SPRINGS TRAIL DRIVE $224,900 3BR/3BA Chic updated ranch, open floor plan, stainless & granite kitchen, fin. LL. 850 CHELSEA AVENUE $215,000 Glendale Charmer! 2BR/1 BA, wood floors, updated kitchen & bath. Freshly painted.

1037 DORCHESTER AVE. UNDER CONTRACT $189,000 2BR/ 2BA. Well-maintained ranch in good location Westchester Elementary. Wood floors.

UNIVERSITY CITY 7815 LAFON PLACE UNDER CONTRACT $525,000 Beautifully updated 4BR home in a sought-after University City neighborhood.

6827 PERSHING AVENUE $399,900 5BR/3BA/2,492SF. New floors, updated kitchen/baths. Close to Wash U. in Ames Place.

7850 GANNON AVENUE $349,900 Charming 2-story Colonial. 2,056SF. 3BR/2.5BA home with large yard and deck.

400 PURDUE AVENUE, 1N $189,000 All new: Custom kitchen, bathrooms, carpet in University Hills. 3BR/2BA/1,500SF.

CENTRAL WEST END / DEMUN 51 WESTMORELAND PLACE $2,295,000 Magnificent manse, 12,500SF. Spectacularly renovated to perfection!

5215 LINDELL BOULEVARD $1,399,900 Elegant mansion. All new systems.

CatV/voice data/dual coax. 4BR/5BA. 7000SF total.

4732 McPHERSON AVE. UNDER CONTRACT $699,000 Rare commercial opportunity in the heart of the CWE. Residential and retail space.

901 S. SKINKER BLVD, #2N UNDER CONTRACT $430,000 2BR/2.5BA, Fabulous mid-rise redo, walk to Forest Park & DeMun shops/dining.

6 NORTH BOYLE AVENUE $89,900 Darling, affordable 1BR/1BA condo with low condo fee, close to SLU, BJC, park.

SAINT LOUIS COUNTY 5787 HEMPLINE ROAD $200,000 3BR/3BA Wow! Luxury finishes, new roof, neighborhood pool & tennis.

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FALL FESTIVALS Celebrate autumn around st. louis by rebecca koenig

Soulard Chili Festival

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More than 120 Missouri crafters and food producers Oct. 20 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 1731 S. Broadway sell their wares while musicians entertain. $7 advance, $12 at the door Oct. 5 to 7 | 6 to 9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The celebration features Scottish singing, dancing, Saturday and Sunday | Missouri Botanical Garden food and crafts, a parade of the tartans, and heavy Historic Shaw Art Fair athletics, sheepdog and bagpipe competitions.

Sept. 28 to 29 | 5 to 10 p.m. Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Professionally juried art exhibition with a food court, Saturday | Forest Park live music, kids activities and artist demonstrations.

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Oct. 20 to 21 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Luxenhaus Farm, St. Charles

Oct. 6 to 7 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Apple Butter Festival Sunday | Flora Place and Tower Grove Avenue |$7 adults The Kimmswick Historical Society sells its apple butter

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Faust Park History Hayrides are represented.

Oct. 27 to 28 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Kimmswick, Mo. Sept. 28 to 30 | 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; A 40-minute hayride takes guests to 19th-century 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday homes for spooky stories and refreshments Lemp Mansion Pumpkin Carving Soldiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Memorial Oct. 12 to 13 | 6 to 9 p.m. | Faust Park | $10 Tools and pumpkins supplied

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German celebration of beer.

Learn about early American history while enjoying Oct. 5, Cliff Cave Park | Oct. 5 to 6, Creve Coeur Park Oct. 12 to 14 | 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m. to a hayride.

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homework Dear Homework, We think it’s time to refresh our French Country-style home. We need a fresh set of eyes. What would you do to increase the curb appeal of our house?

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Dear Speaking with a French Accent,

Frankly, your house looks great. The façade has interesting composition and the well-conceived and maintained landscaping frames and enhances the architecture rather than hides it. That said, I’d like to suggest a few changes. While your awnings may be useful, they are hiding some key elements of your façade. I suggest removing them. All your architectural elements are roughly the same color.

Painting the shutters a dark blue-green would repair the somewhat ‘washed-out’ feel.

The prominent garage wing has a different feel than the rest of the house. Adding two bigger, shuttered dormers makes it look more uniform. I would remove the wrought iron details on the second floor and replace them with a real balcony and window box.

Finally, add a curved canopy over the front door and eliminate the rocks and bushes on the front lawn.

To me, these changes allow the house to speak more authentically and take advantage of its many assets. Keep up the good work.

———Homework HomeWork is penned by Paul Doerner, president, The Lawrence Group. if you would like your home critiqued, contact us at homework@townandstyle.com

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Paul Doerner - Principal, Lawrence Group Paul is a founding partner of the Lawrence Group, a multi discipline Architecture, Interiors, and Landscape Design firm headquartered in St. Louis. For the past 28 years he has been in charge of the firms’ residential projects which include Apartment and Condominium developments as well as custom, private residential designs. Paul has had a lifelong passion for residential design which he has been able to display in his weekly Homework column in Town & Style.

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