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The real estate company hosted its annual Gratitude Breakfast with keynote speaker Dwayne Ingram, patient advocacy coordinator for St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Ingram was chosen to speak because of his work with numerous community organizations, including the I Love Ferguson committee, to which RedKey made a donation.
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The oldest collegiate rivalry in the nation is still going strong—and for a good cause! Guests watched the 118th annual Army vs. Navy football game at the Missouri Athletic Club and brought unwrapped toys to support the Toys for Tots campaign. The event also honored former Marine Corps pilot and member of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Lt. Col. Rob Wunderlich Jr.
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» NURSES FOR NEWBORNS PROVIDES A SAFETY NET FOR AT-RISK FAMILIES TO PREVENT INFANT MORTALITY, CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY PROVIDING IN-HOME NURSING VISITS. ITS ANNUAL NIGHT FOR NEWBORNS GALA WILL BE HELD FEB. 17 AT THE SHELDON, AND DAVID AND THELMA STEWARD WILL SERVE AS HONORARY CHAIRS. PICTURED ON THE COVER: LUPE MURILLO WINK, LMSW; COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER MIA TURNER; JENNIFER CROWELL, RN; GWEN STUBBLEFIELD, RN, MSN. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.544.3433 OR VISIT NURSESFORNEWBORNS.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY
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While some might roll their eyes at the whole concept of resolutions and ‘new beginnings’ (I always used to), the start of a new year really can be a time to reflect and plan for changes. With all of the hype surrounding the holiday, you’re basically forced to think of what you can do differently to be a better you. It’s actually a nice little nudge. Last year was the first year I truly resolved to accomplish certain goals (three to be exact), and because they were genuine, I was successful. This year? I want to fully embrace the practice of mindfulness, to not stress about the little things. I really make an attempt most days, but we all have our moments, right? Our health feature, Get Your New Year On!, is a perfect reminder of how it is truly beneficial to your health to de-stress, rejuvenate and detoxify. (And after you read it, you most likely will throw out any cheap candles and recycle any plastic containers in your house like I did!) The new year is also a time we reflect on changes at Town&Style. While we won’t ever abandon our locally focused content, we’re always looking to stay fresh in our presentation. We want to keep you engaged and interested, so you’ll notice some changes on our pages. Our health features are going to have more visuals and sidebars so the information (which can be a lot to process sometimes!) is presented in an attractive, easy-to-read format. You’ll also notice new designs and themes for our beauty product spreads, and look for a brand-new monthly design column starting in our Jan. 17 issue. This week, be sure to check out our coverage of the Veiled Prophet Ball in the flip section. The VP Organization has a hand in quite a few positive community initiatives, and it’s nice to feature the projects done by its members and their families. In the coming year, we look forward to bringing you even more great stories about St. Louis’ most interesting people, places, events and businesses! Enjoy the start of 2018.
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for those who don’t have the necessary emotional and financial support. Nurses for Newborns (NFN) is here to help local families. The nonprofit provides in-home nurse visits, health care assistance, education and connections to resources. “The bottom line is that we want to make sure babies arrive at their first birthdays happy and healthy, and parents feel supported in their roles,” says CEO Melinda Ohlemiller. Families are referred by local hospitals, clinics and social service agencies, or they come on their own. “We work to help any family that has a baby and needs support,” Ohlemiller says. “Most of our families have low incomes, but it’s not required.” The program offers home visits from nurses highly trained in mother-baby health. They perform health assessments, prepare a plan of action for the baby’s caregiver, and educate the parents for up to two years after the child’s birth. Parents are instructed by NFN nurses on topics like infant CPR, feeding, and safe sleeping. Throughout a family’s time with NFN, the baby’s growth is monitored, and developmental screenings make sure everything is on track. The mother’s mental and physical health is also a priority, and screenings address any possible issues. Nurses also help the family access resources when needed. And parents don’t have to wait until the baby is born to receive services. NFN will connect mothers with prenatal health care and prepare them for the baby’s arrival. To continue its care for the community, NFN has several important partnerships. “Our families have a lot of needs to address so they can be safe and comfortable,” Ohlemiller says. “Our partner organizations provide services and resources we don’t.” Partnerships include local hospitals, the Fathers Support Center and United Way. NFN works with the 24:1 Initiative to help families living in the Normandy School District. The program works to build a strong community, create engaged families and help children be successful. The nonprofit also partners with Parents as Teachers at St. Louis Children’s Hospital for the Raising St. Louis program, which helps build strong family units, reduce the infant mortality rate, promote literacy and increase access to health care. “We support infants and their parents, but the foundation we establish carries throughout childhood and hopefully beyond,” Ohlemiller says. Currently, there is a wait list for some NFN services, but Ohlemiller says this is unusual, and the organization is working to help everyone as quickly as possible. “Babies really can’t wait; this is a critical time in their development,” she says. Such a demand makes the nonprofit’s annual fundraiser, Night for Newborns, even more important this year. The gala will be held Feb. 17 at The Sheldon and will be a lively evening of music, auctions and the presentation of the Champion for Families award. As Ohlemiller explains, the formula is a simple one: The more money NFN raises, the more moms and babies it can serve.
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by bill beggs jr. GPS trackers in dummy packages, then simply followed them to where the dummies who swiped them finally stopped. Our favorite comes from the Washington entrepreneur who tired of purloined packages, so he harmlessly booby-trapped fake ones, counting on a surveillance camera to record the subsequent explosive event: A blank shotgun shell goes off as the thief tries to make off with the package. Viral video shows us that most of these numbskulls fall down as they flee like squirrels. Score a few for the good guys. And in the metro, too! Over the holidays, many generous souls leave gifts out for their trash collectors. The week before Christmas, one local lunkhead made off with some of their goodies … but not for long. When alert Sunset Hills residents spied a car driving slowly past the garbage cans, they called the cops. Police stopped a suspect vehicle, recovering gift cards, cash, chocolate and other treats meant for the trash man. The drive-by thief was held on $600 bond.
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What do John Denver, Jane Goodall, Jerry Lewis and Madeline Kahn have in common? Fame. One could call them ‘cultural icons of the 20th century’ … and, you guessed it, an author already has in a book titled just that. Interviews with the musician, anthropologist, comedian and actress (and 16 other celebrities from all walks of life) filled the notebooks of Ladue resident Doug Kaufman, a lifelong journalist. Kaufman wrote for the lifestyle section of the Belleville News-Democrat in the 1980s and ’90s, filing dozens of feature articles about talented men and women. All of them are, or were, very interesting people. But of course, just like in the movies, some great stuff wound up on the cutting-room floor. Periodicals have space considerations. However, the Internet does not. The proverbial light bulb went on over Kaufman’s head. He used his abundance of material to round out the personality profiles he wrote for the BND. The resulting book makes for a really great read and leads to a deeper understanding of people we may have thought we knew. John Denver shares how he came up with “Annie’s Song,” perhaps his most-beloved tune, in 1974. Kahn, hysterical (and funny) in Mel Brooks comedies, was shy. Speaking of Brooks, how’d he land a femme fatale like Lauren Bacall? Read her interview! First, of course, you’ll have to buy Kaufman’s book on amazon.com for Kindle, or download the free Kindle app to your phone or tablet.
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Do you annoy everyone with nonstop references to Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter or Star Trek? Do you hold your hand up in the four-fingered ‘V’ favored by Mr. Spock, wishing for others to ‘live long and prosper?’ Do you think Leela, animated alien of Futurama, is really cute, even though she only has one really big eye? Do you wish you could play quidditch or slay Orcs? Chances are, all of your friends are way into this too, such that ‘normies’ can’t understand why you spend so much time and money on conventions and wait in line for days for the next sci-fi or fantasy film … in costume. Don’t you wish real life was in 3-D? Well, knucklehead—it is, and you won’t even need special glasses to experience it! Living in your fantasy world could pay off, however, especially if you fancy yourself a filmmaker. Cinema St. Louis (CSL) and the Saint Louis Science Center are staging their first science-fiction and fantasy short film contest. A juried competition, it will award cash prizes to three entries: $500 for Best of Fest and $200 each for Best Sci-Fi and Best Fantasy shorts. The winners will be featured at the Science Center’s ‘First Friday’ program May 4, showing in its Omnimax Theater. There’s no entry fee, the deadline to enter is March 30, and films must: » be family-friendly » run no longer than 5 minutes, including credits (no minimum running time) » include sound (e.g., dialogue, ambient sound, effects, and/or music) » have been produced no earlier than 2011 All conceivable approaches—experimental, narrative, animated—are acceptable, and shorts can be shot in any film or video format, in color or blackand-white. What’s more: Filmmakers must live within a 450-mile radius of St. Louis and have secured rights to any music, words or images used, and films must be submitted using FilmFreeway with a secure online screener link. So, film short and prosper long!
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The first thing they’ll do in the Delmar Loop is throw a snowball. No, these aren’t snot-nosed ruffians. (OK, some probably are. What of it?) Snotty or not, the good folks of the Moonrise Hotel are throwing a Snow Ball, their annual January gala, next Friday (Jan. 12). Admission is free if you donate a canned food item. Plus, you’ll score a drink ticket and enjoy dancing to DJs. That flurry of activity kicks off the three-day Ice Carnival in U. City, but ah … weather in the Lou: Maybe we won’t have an awful day that warms to 75, then plunges into the 20s. Because there will be ice, and frozen sculptures will appear in dozens of locations, from Rosedale (on Delmar’s eastern end beyond Skinker) to Kingsland (on the western end at the U. City Library). How do they do it? You can watch Ice Visions demonstrate their melt-worthy craft from noon to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday in Fitz’s parking lot. And when there’s ice, there’s fire! Sometimes. Fire performers will tempt fate, freaking out folks who fear they’ll singe their hair, at Market in The Loop from noon to 6 p.m. There’ll be a 5K and 10K Frozen Buns Run, an ice slide, a zip line and a Ferris wheel. And there will be frozen turkey bowling! (Note to PETA: They’re vegan birds, maybe ‘tofurkey’—faux turkey made with tofu, perhaps with cauliflower, brussels sprouts or other heinous vegetable matter added). And tattoos? Even though you can get the real thing in The Loop, you can collect 13 temporary tattoos during a scavenger hunt. Want a chance at a chunk of $1,000 to be given away at seven Loop stores? Ice cubes will contain prizes: There will be 1,000 cubes containing a $1 coin and 9,000 more with a chocolate coin inside. With all of this and more, there’s a veritable polar ice cap of frozen fun and frolic to be had, global warming notwithstanding.
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Santa, dozens of impersonators, helpers and critters showed up at Grace’s Glendale Bus Stop for ‘Santa Monday’ a week before Christmas to join Grace Mehan in a jolly celebration of the season … and of Grace herself, who warms the heart of most everyone she meets. She gleefully ran down the shoulder of Lockwood Avenue to throw her arms around a friend who’d come dressed as an elf. She hugged a tall man dressed as a reindeer. Grace wouldn’t wear her whiskers—she told her dad, Tom Mehan, that they ‘trickle.’ With her family, Grace (who has Down syndrome) always decorates the bus stop where Tom built her a bench in 2011. It’s decorated for St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween and Valentine’s Day. People hang neckties there for Father’s Day. She has celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. too. Glendale police keep an eye on the bus stop for her, and Metro has special signage there. For the last few years, more and more Santas have shown up for Santa Monday— the jolly old elves were grateful it was pleasant around 7:30 a.m.; last year, it was 3 degrees! KSDK reporters interviewed Grace, Tom, her mom Colleen, and a couple of other people dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus for a Show Me St. Louis segment. Grace’s older brother, Brendan, hadn’t made it home from NYC yet for the occassion. Meanwhile, Grace stuck close to her kid sister, Maggie … unless there was a dog to love. A small black-and-white pup slathered Grace with kisses, and a basset hound in a Santa getup waddled around on a leash. What’s so special about this bus stop, anyhow? Grace rides Metro to her four, count ’em, four, part-time jobs and to the YMCA. She works as a hostess for three Kirkwood restaurants and packs Irene’s Granola, which is produced and sold locally. On the next holiday, drive the section of Lockwood that serves as the northern border of Westborough Country Club. Or, check out Grace’s Glendale Bus Stop on Facebook, and give her a thumbs-up. You’ll smile, and so will Grace.
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WELCOME TO 2018, the year I stopped being funny. I know we are only three days into it, so this might seem a little dramatic. I had high hopes! Town&Style will just have to find someone else to make you laugh. Unfortunately, today is my deadline and being a responsible person, I must turn in one last column. You see, I am just so darn sad that in 2018, we still are talking about issues that should have been resolved 30 years ago. The #MeToo viral campaign stuns me. I worked in the financial services industry in the early '80s, and there weren’t very many professional women at my firm when I started. But I never was harassed. I worked for a man that didn't seem to notice my gender. He always acted a little surprised when I told him I was going on maternity leave. It was never a problem. “Just let me know when you're returning, and leave your number in case I need something,” he said. He treated me like everyone eIse. He never asked me how my husband felt about my traveling, never commented on what I wore, never said anything inappropriate. As a result, he set the tone for the office. My boss knew gender didn’t matter, and as long as the job got done, he didn’t care who did it, man or woman. Oh sure, as I traveled for business, I had creepers say stuff to me. But with a quick retort and a sharp elbow, I handled it. Amazing, isn’t it? It shouldn’t be. This should be everyone’s story, not only those fortunate enough to work for decent people. So, what can I do? The reality is, I am not in a position of power. Sure, I guess I could write an article about the various harassers that are in the news, but I'm pretty sure there are libel laws and I'm not an investigative journalist. So I have decided I will do my own part to stop the madness. You can join me in my #juststopit campaign. It's simple. When a friend starts to tell an offensive joke, whether it's about women or religion or whatever, tell him to stop it. Say you're in line at Target and the person in front of you is giving the sales clerk a hard time: “What’s a pretty young thing like you …” You engage Merv the Perv in a conversation so the clerk can do his/her job without being bothered. You stop it. It has been a long time since I have been catcalled, but I hear others being subjected. Let me tell you, nothing stops that dialogue faster than a middle-aged woman (that’s me) screaming, “You kiss your mother with that mouth?” You catch my drift. By now, you must think I'm insane. Perhaps the experts will agree and tell you not to do any of the things I’ve suggested, but I’ve always had a problem with authority. To quote one of my favorite movies, Network, “I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore.” And neither should you, your daughters, sons or anyone else you love. Oh, and for those of you who feel like the world is becoming ‘too politically correct,’ too bad. Until everyone behaves, that’s what has to happen. I feel much better now, so I guess I'll be back next week. I promise I will write about a light and fluffy topic, like polar bears or penguins. I think I will make my 21-year-old and 28-year-old go to the zoo with their cranky mom. CONTACT PATTY AT PHANNUM@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM.
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The SAINT LOUIS ZOO's Mary Ann Lee ▶ Conservation Carousel celebrated its 5 millionth rider, 3-year-old Addie Davis, who went for a spin with her dad, Dustin. They received an 'appreciation package' of merchandise from zoo president and CEO Jeffrey Bonner. The carousel opened in 2003 and has raised more than $7 million for wildlife conservation.
▲ We all know St. Louis has heart, and two local designers, KRISTIN SLATER and NEETI KAILAS, are trying to show that in a unique way with their latest project, Heart of St. Louis. The two want to produce a visual record of local neighborhoods. The idea is to use their specially designed cameras to snap a picture of something that causes your heart rate to rise. The project is being funded through an Indiegogo campaign. Slater and Kailas hope to create an art installation with it, and eventually a real-time activity for people to explore area neighborhoods.
▲ Hats off to MAXINE CLARK, recently honored as the Pillar in
◀ The Missouri Children's Trust Fund has a new local face on its board of directors. MICHAEL HOWARD, CEO of YouthBridge Community Foundation, was named to a three-year term by Gov. Eric Greitens. The Trust Fund supports programs to help prevent child abuse and neglect.
the Community for 2017 by the Clayton Chamber of Commerce. She received the award at a luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton. Clark is the founder and former 'chief executive bear' of Build-A-Bear Workshop and is well-known for her philanthropy in education, entrepreneurship and social work.
〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis (New Cathedral) welcomes the Westminster College Choir at 8 p.m. Jan. 11. The touring ensemble performs music from the Renaissance period to today.
Enjoy lots of freezing fun at The Loop's annual Ice Carnival Jan. 13 & 14. Activities include the Frozen Buns Run, ice slides, a Ferris wheel, ice carving demonstrations, human snow ball races and more! Full schedule at visittheloop.com.
J.K. Rowling fans will want to get in costume for the Harry Potter Yule Ball, held at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at Orlando's Catering and Banquets on Hoffmeister Ave.
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by julia m. johnson | photos by lisa meyer photography ALLISON BARRY’S NEW HUSBAND, NICK STILL, wanted to make sure their engagement was memorable, so he designed a personalized scavenger hunt for her that led to a special proposal. “I knew he already had the ring, but I had no idea when he would ask me,” Allison says. “The day of the proposal, he said he was going to a golf tournament with his dad. I went shopping with my mom, and she insisted we go to Maggiano’s for lunch. Then she handed me a letter from Nick.” It was the first clue in the scavenger hunt, which included locations that were meaningful to the couple. One stop was the YMCA where Nick worked, and the mutual friend who had introduced the pair gave Allison her next clue. “At the end of the hunt, Nick was waiting for me at Castlewood State Park, where we’d gone on hikes together,” Allison says. “A photographer was there to capture the moment, and afterward, we went out and celebrated with our families.” The couple had an outdoor wedding ceremony at The Old Barn Inn at St. Albans that included special vows they wrote for the exchange of rings. “My wedding band is my late grandmother’s, and Nick’s father died when he was very young, so he wears his dad’s band,” Allison says. “Giving them to each other was one of the most special moments of the whole day. Our guests told us they were really touched by it.” A few sprinkles of rain threatened to dampen the ceremony, but the weather held off and everything went smoothly, she recalls. After the wedding, guests went indoors for cocktails and dinner. “I spent the whole evening on the dance floor,” Allison says. “I just wanted to celebrate! We had been planning the wedding for a year, but we had such a great time that evening, I felt like it was all over in the blink of an eye.” Allison and Nick live in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, but are planning to move back to St. Louis soon. She is a Parkway South High School and Missouri State University grad; he is an Indiana native and is working on an MBA from Culver-Stockton College.
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[ new take on giving ] Social responsibility is part of the culture at BIG RIVER RUNNING COMPANY, a locally owned running apparel and accessory retailer with three locations in the St. Louis area. The company has launched a new charitable giving program, Big River Gives Back, which donates 10 percent of branded merchandise sales to area charities. St. Vincent Home for Children was the first recipient, accepting a donation of new shoes and socks for teens in residential treatment.
[ birthday bird ] Joe Edwards’ downtown FLAMINGO BOWL recently celebrated its 10th
anniversary. The Art Deco-style venue includes a bowling lounge, food and drink service, and private event spaces. It’s known for its colorful neon sign on Washington Avenue.
[ age-defying ] Dr. Richard Moore of THE LIFESTYLE CENTER has opened The Edge for Men, specializing in restorative services to help men age gracefully. It’s located at 10289 Clayton Road, next door to The Lifestyle Center, and offers services like body sculpting, hair restoration, laser hair removal, and treatments for low testosterone, erectile dysfunction and hormonal imbalances.
[ on course ] St. Louis entrepreneurs Kim Tuttle, Kari Schindehette and Jacque Bardgett have launched MOTHERPUTTER, a line of fashionable golfwear for women. The collection is American-made and includes dresses, shirts, skirts, vests, hats, accessories and more, in edgy patterns and styles. It’s being introduced through online shopping parties and pop-up events.
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[SHE SAID YES! JORDAN WALDSCHMIDT & PETE TOMCZIK 9/2/18
by julia m. johnson JORDAN WALDSCHMIDT SAYS HER FIANCÉ, PETE TOMCZIK, ASKED HER TO BE HIS BRIDE
[ resources ] CEREMONY | The Jewel Box RECEPTION | Third Degree Glass Factory HONEYMOON | Jamaica
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on a beautiful Texas evening. The pair were on a camping trip near El Paso, and she had just come back from a run. “I nearly got lost, so it had been a stressful afternoon,” she recalls. “We decided to unwind by sitting on a hilltop to watch the sunset. It was secluded and peaceful. Pete hugged me and said, ‘Let’s get married.’” Before their trip, Pete had secretly driven from Atlanta to St. Louis to ask permission from Jordan’s parents, and to get her late grandmother’s engagement ring so he could surprise her. “My parents were very excited for us,” Jordan says. “I called them right after he proposed.” The two plan to marry at the Jewel Box in Forest Park. “We looked around a lot for a venue,” she says. “When we walked into the Jewel Box, we both knew it was the place. The tropical plants and atmosphere reminded us of Jamaica, where we met and became friends while serving in the Peace Corps.” They got to know each other through work projects on the island, Jordan explains. “We were good friends for a couple of years before we started dating, and I think that created a strong foundation for our relationship,” she notes. After tying the knot, the newlyweds will celebrate with family and friends during an evening reception at Third Degree Glass Factory. “It’s close to Forest Park, and we love the venue’s cool vibe,” Jordan says. “We will have a cocktail hour, buffet dinner and a fun glass-blowing demonstration for guests.” Since their Peace Corps days, Pete and Jordan have returned to Jamaica to visit friends and former colleagues, and they also are planning a honeymoon there. “We’re going to have a big party with all of our friends, and then we’ll go to the east side of the island to relax on the beach,” Jordan says. The couple currently lives in Chicago. Jordan is a Nerinx Hall and Saint Louis University grad; Pete is a Minnesota native and attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
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[ creole cookin’ ] DAVE BAILEY has officially completed his renovation in Lafayette Square. He moved his flagship Baileys’ Chocolate Bar to the upper floor of the Park Avenue building to make room for a new concept, L’ACADIANE, which opened in late December. The name references the Acadiana region of Louisiana, and appropriately, the menu features Cajun and Creole dishes, like fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and po’boys for all!
[ goodbye old friend ]
It’s hard to imagine Bemiston Avenue in Clayton without REMY’S KITCHEN & WINE BAR, which debuted back in 1995. But after more than two decades, owner TIM MALLET closed the doors just a few days ago after citing a rough year. Mallet also runs Big Sky Cafe in Webster Groves.
Please join us to make an impact on your community! Saturday, January 20th, 2018 | 7-9pm President’s Room/Concordia Seminary Cost: $50 per person | Register by Jan 15th, 2018 To register contact: mary.hummell@gwrymca.org / 314.962.9450 x223
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The beloved BOATHOUSE at Forest Park will be under new management soon—and it’s a fun group moving in! The team behind Sugarfire Smoke House, Hi-Pointe Drive-In and Cyrano’s will take over early this year. Sugarfire co-owner MIKE JOHNSON is committed to making the partnership successful with a menu most likely featuring sandwiches, salads, grab-and-go options and possibly picnic baskets! No worries, the paddleboats will remain and even will get a welcome upgrade.
[ brew me ] Brew Hub, co-founded in St. Louis by former A-B exec TIM SCHOEN, will open a local spot, THE BREW HUB TAPROOM, at 5757 Oakland Ave. (The company currently only has a taproom and brewhouse in Lakeland, Florida.) If business starts booming, Schoen isn’t ruling out building a regional brewing facility. Lunch and dinner will be available from chef Andy White, and the space will include a distillery and barrel-aging program under chief of brewing operations Jim Ottolini, a veteran of Schlafly.
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THE GARDEN ON GRAND is closed after a little more than a year in business, but owner CEVIN LEE isn’t done with the local culinary scene; look for more from him in the future. … Maplewood will get a revival at the corner of Sutton Boulevard and Manchester Road, former home of The Live Juke Joint among others. ELMWOOD is slated to open this summer as a modern American bistro with global influences. The concept is from ADAM ALTNETHER (recently executive sous chef for the Cardinals) and CHRIS KELLING (who just left as general manager of Pastaria and Sardella). … HERBIE’S has a new executive chef, along with new menus. JERAMIE MITCHELL is leading the kitchen now, coming from his most recent post at Bristol Seafood Grill.
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At the Mid-County Family YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. Join the board and other supporters Jan. 20 as we give back to the Y—an organization that has supported families for more than 160 years. 1900 Urban Drive 314.962.9450 gwrymca.org
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Join us at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 17 for A Night for Newborns at The Sheldon Concert Hall. The event includes cocktails and a silent auction followed by dinner, a live auction and dancing to a live band. 7259 Lansdowne Ave., Ste. 100 314.544.3433 | nursesfornewborns.org
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Join Winter Opera Saint Louis Jan. 26 and 28 for The Pearl Fishers. Two pearl divers in love with a beautiful priestess pledge their loyalty to each other instead. But can they keep their vow? Box Office: 2324 Marconi Ave. Performances: 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 314.865.0038 winteroperastl.org
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With Sport Court, you don’t have to choose just one! Our backyard courts can be used for everything from basketball and volleyball to tennis, soccer, pickleball, futsal, roller hockey and more.
For exquisite designs from boho to traditional, find your wedding gown at one of our January trunk shows: Stella York, Jan. 19 through 21, and Fiore Couture, Jan. 26 through 28. Schedule an appointment today! 1115 S. Big Bend Blvd. 314.961.9997 | theultimatebride.com
Join us April 20 at The Ritz-Carlton for COCAcabana, a dynamic, creative event that draws more than 650 guests for an evening of cocktails and dinner, silent and live auctions, artistic performances and imaginative themes that are uniquely COCA. 524 Trinity Ave. 314.725.6555 cocastl.org
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Join us Feb. 3 at The Chase Park Plaza for the Storybook Ball: Snow White, an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions to benefit the children of Miriam. 501 Bacon Ave. 314.962.6059 | miriamstl.org
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Based on the book by John Pearson, this film centers on the 1973 Rome kidnapping of Paul Getty (Charlie Plummer), the teenage grandson of billionaire industrialist J. Paul Getty (Christopher Plummer). Paul’s abductors spirit him away to an unknown hideout, where he lives in miserable conditions as they demand a huge ransom from his grandfather. Michelle Williams plays Paul’s mother, Abigail, who spends months trying to find him with the help of ex-CIA agent Fletcher Chase (Mark Wahlberg). Her lack of tears during the ordeal seems strange, but she still manages to convey the anger and frustration of a mother who fears for her child. Christopher Plummer does an admirably gruff and gritty job of playing Paul’s tight-fisted grandfather, who cares more about his money and art collection than his own relatives. (Kevin Spacey originally was filmed in the role, but director Ridley Scott replaced him and reshot his scenes following sexual misconduct allegations against the actor.) J. Paul Getty bluntly states in the film that family members are like parasites, and that’s why he prefers his possessions. He even speculates that Paul staged the kidnapping to extort money from him, and his emotional detachment is chilling as he initially refuses to pay the ransom. It’s a dark story, appropriately filmed in shadowy settings with lots of foreboding and cigarette smoke.
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SLEEP ENERGIZE
GET YOUR NEW YEAR ON! BY RICK STOFF
IT'S A NEW YEAR, WHICH MEANS YOU GET A FRESH START—'fresh' being the operative word. You can begin by making your house a haven for all things natural. You'll want to attack every room once you read about the chemicals most likely lurking in your cabinets, affecting your health. And your health should be a top priority when 'starting anew.' Take precautions when traveling to ward off sickness, and make rejuvenating your mind and reenergizing your body a major focus.
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When you travel to a different time zone, your internal clock becomes confused and cranky. "The body's sleep and wake cycles use environmental cues like light and mealtime," says Dr. Jennifer Schmidt, a SLUCare internist. "With a time change, it gets dark sooner or later. Your body wakes up, and it doesn't match with the time. You're usually tired, and some people get hungry or crabby." Dr. Chelsea Pearson, a primary care physician with Washington University Physicians, agrees that your energy level is affected with a change in your body's circadian rhythm. To make the most of your vacation, the doctors prescribe preparatory adjustments: Make sure you are rested before leaving. Gradually adjust your schedule; try to stay up and wake up around the times that will be the norm where you're going. Schedule flights correctly. Arrive at your destination during the day, and try to stay awake until around 10 p.m. Change your watch on the plane to prepare yourself mentally. If it is nighttime at your destination, sleep on the plane (bring ear plugs and an eye mask!). As you're traveling, eat according to the schedule of your destination. Avoid alcohol, as it disrupts our natural sleep-wake cycles and can make it harder to adjust. If a westbound trip leaves a lot of daylight before bedtime, drink caffeine to avoid the urge for an afternoon nap, but avoid it later in the day.
For help falling asleep, use natural remedies as an alternative to pharmaceutical products. Drink warm herbal tea or milk, or eat a turkey sandwich. Another option is taking melatonin, a hormone naturally produced in the body to prepare it for sleep when darkness is sensed. Effective doses are between 0.5 and 5 milligrams. Take it 20 to 30 minutes before bedtime at your destination. You also can take it a day or two before traveling at the time you would take it at your destination.
GERMS Tight quarters and dry mucous membranes facilitate bacteria and viruses. "Travel is a perfect storm of elevated stress, inadequate sleep and exposure to tons of germs on planes and in airports," Pearson cautions. Keep your stress level low by leaving yourself plenty of time. There is no evidence that nutritional supplements prevent you from getting sick, but do get your flu shot before you travel. Wash your hands frequently, and always have a small bottle of hand sanitizer with you. Don't forget to hydrate. Drinking water is super important in the winter when the air is dry. Air on a plane is extra dry and recirculates countless germs.
DETOXIFY When it's cold outside, we tend to snuggle indoors close to family, friends, good books and … hundreds of chemicals lurking around the house. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says we use "roughly 1,800 unique chemicals in 353 product categories." So make it a point to detoxify for the new year! Two easy steps can get you off to a good start: Remove plastic containers from food preparations, and ban products with artificial scents. PLASTICS "Start with your food,” says Jamila Owens-Todd, a naturopathic physician at the Meridian Institute for Naturopathic Therapies in Webster Groves. “There has been a lot of debate over types of plastic, but the reality is that there is leaching of chemicals from any grade." Variations in temperature, such as allowing a refrigerated plastic dish to warm to room temperature, can release chemicals bound in the plastic. "The worst scenario is putting a cold plastic container in the microwave, which is when you get the most reaction," Owens-Todd says. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic compound found in many plastics. It also is a xenoestrogen , a version of estrogen that can disrupt the body's hormonal activity. After being linked to breast cancer, BPA was removed from many products, but subsequent research has found that other chemicals in plastics also are similar to estrogen. "Despite the quality of the plastic, it can leach chemicals that are known to mimic hormonal activity," Owens-Todd explains. "A lot of research shows that ovarian, uterine, prostate
and other cancers are linked to excessive exposure to mutagens and xenoestrogens found in plastics." There also is debate about the possible leaching of harmful chemicals from nonstick coatings, Owens-Todd notes. "Use alternative materials,” she says. “Store food in glassware, ceramics or stainless steel. Switch to Dutch ovens and cast-iron skillets and pots." FRAGRANCES Pleasant fruit and pine scents arising from many household products usually carry little or no natural fragrance. Instead, they are a mix of chemicals, some of which may not be good for people and pets who breathe them in. "Products that smell are some of the most toxic things in the home,” says F. Afua Bromley, an acupuncturist and oriental medicine practitioner at Acupuncture St. Louis in Webster Groves. “That includes air fresheners, cleaning agents, scented dryer sheets and candles. Some fragrant products have high numbers of carcinogens in them and tend to be more carcinogenic when they are heated. As candles and plug-in air fresheners burn, those chemicals are released into the air. By the time you smell a synthetic fragrance, it already is affecting you negatively. Scent particles get into our membranes and are absorbed into the body." Another entry point for synthetic scents is the skin through perfume and lotion, Bromley adds. Fortunately, she says it is easy to replace artificial scents. "You can make your own air fresheners and cleaning supplies,” she says. At right, Bromley offers natural replacements for household chemicals.
ALTERNATIVES TO CHEMICALS A grapefruit scent can be very invigorating. Dilute one or two drops of juice in a spray bottle of water to use around the house as an air freshener. Essential oils are naturally concentrated botanical oils that can be found at most health food stores or online. Peppermint oil and eucalyptus oil are good this time of year, especially for people with stuffy noses. Skin care alternatives can be found at health food stores. There are lotions that use essential oils instead of petroleum bases. Make a bubble bath for kids with glycerin soap and a drop or two of lavender oil. It also makes a nice body wash that is gentle, non-drying and leaves a nice scent. Homemade vinegar and baking soda cleaning solutions can replace commercial products and are inexpensive and safe.
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Appreciation of body, mind and soul as essential to a person's well-being is an ancient concept. "In Greece, there are ruins of spas and healing centers that date to the 6th century BC," says cardiologist Dr. Lauren Munsch Dal Farra, co-founder and CEO of PALM Health in Ladue. “Algae, seaweed and mud were identified as forms of medicine as far back as 2,000 BC. Now, people are turning their attention back toward a more holistic approach to their health, understanding the importance of caring not only for their bodies, but also for their mental, emotional and spiritual health." Dr. Zinia Thomas, psychiatrist and founder of Radiance Float + Wellness in Brentwood, agrees that health care goes beyond treatment of physical symptoms. "Medications work, but they don't complete the picture of a relaxed, low-stress lifestyle," she says. Current spa treatments, like those listed below, have components to de-stress and detoxify.
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An infrared sauna works more efficiently than a steam sauna, Thomas says. "Infrared light penetrates the body a couple of inches, down to the outer layer of fat where our toxins are stored,” she explains. “When we heat that fat with infrared light, we detoxify about 20 percent of the toxins in our bodies through sweat. A regular sauna releases only about 2 percent of toxins."
REMINERALIZING BODY RITUAL At PALM, a mineral gel infused with lavender, ylang ylang, sandalwood, sage and basil is applied in a warm body cocoon wrap. The ritual ends with an osteopathic massage using mineral-infused oil. “This service restores trace minerals and energizes cell function, Dal Farra says.
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CRYOTHERAPY Cryotherapy stimulates the body through a jolt of sub-freezing temperatures. The one- to three-minute cryotherapy treatment at Radiance is recommended for pain and inflammation, Thomas says. "Inflammation is the cause of most disease states," she notes.
"When your body is exposed to sub-zero temperatures, it shunts blood to your core, where it is oxygenated at an increased rate. When you warm up again, that oxygen goes throughout your body. It is a great muscle relaxer, and people say they feel a boost of endorphins that improves their mood."
FLOATING Radiance maps a path to solitude through an absence of stimulation in its float tanks. "You lie in about 10 inches of water and 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt, which is magnesium-rich," Thomas says. "The tank is soundproof and dark. You lose a sense of touch because the water is skin temperature, and you lose the effects of gravity. The sensory isolation helps your mind focus inward and process things. I suggest mindful meditation or guided imagery when people are in the tank."
AROMATHERAPY Dal Farra says aromatherapy employs natural scents through the body's deepest sense. "Our olfactory receptors are linked to the limbic system, the most primitive part of the brain and the seat of emotion,” she says. “Smell affects emotions and sensations we have previously associated with an odor. Our aromatherapy blend is targeted at clarity, calmness and energy." PALM offers an Aromatherapy Ritual and a Calm Immersion Ritual that applies massage with a sachet of sea salt and lavender flowers. As those are crushed, the soothing lavender aroma pervades the room, which helps reduce anxiety and stress.
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THE VEILED PROPHET FOUNDATION IS THE PHILANTHROPIC ARM OF THE VEILED PROPHET ORGANIZATION, LEADING ST. LOUIS-AREA COMMUNITY BETTERMENT PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THROUGH ITS CSI INITIATIVE. PICTURED ON THE COVER: THE 2017 VEILED PROPHET QUEEN OF LOVE & BEAUTY CORINNE MARIE CONDIE WITH HER FATHER, PARKER B. CONDIE JR. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY THOMAS WARWICK PHOTOGRAPHY
DOROTHYut abo TOWN] by dorothy weiner
MOST PEOPLE DON’T LIKE TO THINK ABOUT DEATH. But of course, the time comes when we all must face it—maybe with the passing of a parent or friend. We feel lucky if death came swiftly for them. But that isn’t always the case. Anyone who has rushed a loved one to the hospital repeatedly or spent sleepless nights in a waiting room understands how dehumanizing end-of-life can be. That is why the brand-new Evelyn’s House on the campus of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is so welcome in the community. One of only two free-standing hospice homes in our region, it is an alternative to the noise and bustle of hospitals for the terminally ill. Medical director Dr. Patrick White explains it’s a respite when patients need more than they can get at home, perhaps during an acute episode of pain. Evelyn’s House won’t change the outcome for patients, but it will ease the journey—for them and their families. The 7-month-old residence, named for the late philanthropist Evelyn Newman, looks like a sprawling West County home from the outside. Inside, it has kitchens with espresso machines, microwaves and stocked refrigerators. Each of the 16 bedrooms has a patio— accessible from a door wide enough to roll a bed through. And medical devices like high-flow
oxygen and suction pumps are hidden tactfully behind wall art. An expressive arts therapist is on-site to distract patients and their families from pain and illness. There’s a meditation room and a music room. Rocking chairs on a screened porch overlook a rock garden where every patient who enters has a dedicated memorial rock. Stays are usually about a week, just until difficult symptoms can be controlled. Some patients go more than once, and sometimes patients die quietly while there, surrounded by a peaceful environment instead of the glaring lights and noise of a hospital. White says this alternative is about dignity—allowing those who face the final challenge to have some control over the process. This month, Evelyn’s House will admit its first pediatric patients. Friends of Wings, the prominent support organization for families with severely ill children, has been a key contributor to the hospice house, providing volunteers, programming and financial resources. Its members already have prepared a room with Dr. Seuss bedding, wall decals, toys and towels—and there are 12 more themes ready to go. An upcoming fundraiser Feb. 24, Flutter Bash, will further support Evelyn’s House. Financial support is key. “We’ve wanted to do this for a long time,” White says. “But it’s incredibly expensive and dependent on philanthropy.” When two lead donors— Aja and Patrick Stokes and the Eric P. and Evelyn E. Newman Foundation—came forward with $5 million each, this BJC dream became a reality. Notes left by grateful families show that what Evelyn’s House provides is priceless: “This is truly a home for those who need it most. My father felt at peace here.” “My sister felt love from the moment she arrived. Thanks for this miracle on earth.” “Thanks for making the spiritual journey of our loved one comfortable. Please continue to grow and spread this beautiful experience.” Amen to that.
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BY JULIA M. JOHNSON
THE QUEEN’S SUPPER,
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE VEILED PROPHET FOUNDATION
foundation
the court held Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of the 62 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty. In this, the 133rd Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Queen Corinne Marie Condie’s Special Maids: Miss Kathryn Danforth Barnes, Miss Mary Bridgewater Condie, Miss Alice Condie Christopher, Miss Lillian Grace Thiemann, Miss Meredith Carol Wright and Miss Katherine McKittrick Johnston.
COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVE PROJECTS BRING SMILES.
WHEN ST. LOUISANS HEAR THE WORDS ‘VEILED PROPHET,’ they often think of the local
summer fair and parade or the annual VP Ball with young women dressed in colorful gowns. But there is another important component to the Veiled Prophet Organization that drives its mission of supporting the community. Known as the Community Service Initiative (CSI), the year-round volunteer effort embraces the foundation’s motto of helping make St. Louis a better place to live for all. The organization’s philanthropic arm, the Veiled Prophet Foundation, provides funding for CSI projects, which have continued to grow in size and quantity over the years. The foundation holds an annual fundraising drive and a fashion show with hosting sponsor Saks Fifth Avenue and support from many other organizations. Each year, the VP maids roll up their sleeves and get involved in CSI’s community betterment efforts, but there’s a chance for others to volunteer, too. Service projects take place throughout the year and involve the entire VP family, including members, maids and their relatives, says foundation chairman Parker B. Condie Jr. “The foundation acts as a collaborator to identify projects that are meaningful, where volunteers can play a large role,” he says. “We also use our members’ professional networks to help source products, services and sponsorships. Then we bring together people with different backgrounds, needs and experiences, and help them make connections with others.” According to Condie, 2017 has been an especially successful year for the foundation’s service efforts. “We capped off the year with a building project at The Biome School, our most ambitious one to date,” he notes. The two-phase project will establish an outdoor learning center and playground at the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) charter school, which opened in Midtown in 2015. The project has received funding from Edward Jones, U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, Veiled Prophet Foundation, Royal Vagabonds Foundation, PK Construction, Forum Studio, Civil Design Inc. and Butler’s Pantry. Past projects include erecting a monument for fallen officers of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, installing a playground for Zion Lutheran Church in Ferguson, and rebuilding and repairing homes for area residents in need. The VP Foundation has partnered with the Royal Vagabonds Foundation, another local fraternal organization, to complete work on both The Biome School and Zion Lutheran projects. Since CSI’s inception in 2002, there has been growth every year in its projects, number of volunteers and volunteer hours. Last year, a total of 34 projects were completed. “CSI has become a mainstay of our organization,” Condie notes. “Our members and their families tell us the volunteer opportunities are among the most meaningful benefits of being part of the VP.” Condie says there is a strong theme of social responsibility woven throughout the Veiled Prophet Organization that is all about paying good fortune forward. “When we say we will do a project to improve the community, we get it done,” he notes. “That’s why so many people are willing to join us.”
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VP QUEEN
CORINNE MARIE CONDIE
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Parker B. Condie Jr., Corinne graduated with honors from John Burroughs School. She is studying health and human biology and is a member of the varsity field hockey team at her university. She enjoys traveling and volunteering, and has done service projects locally with AIM High St. Louis, Beyond Housing, Food Outreach, Forest Park Forever and St. Philippine Shelter, among others. She is an avid fly fisherman and hunter as well. Her aunt, Josephine Finney, was a VP Queen, and two other aunts, Catherine Holland and Margot Watters, were Special Maids.
VP SECTION COMPILED BY KARYN WILLIAMS, JULIA M. JOHNSON AND STEPHANIE WALLACE PHOTOS BY THOMAS WARWICK AND DAN BUSSE
SIXTH SPECIAL MAID
KATHRYN DANFORTH BARNES
A graduate of MICDS, Kathryn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles LeForgee Barnes. She is a member of Phi Mu sorority and is studying strategic communications. Kathryn is involved with Children’s Miracle Network, and she volunteered extensively with the National Charity League. Many family members have been on the Court dating back to 1902, including her mother, Laura (Danforth) Barnes, a Special Maid, and her grandmother, Julia Terry Barnes, a former VP Queen.
THIRD SPECIAL MAID
LILLIAN GRACE THIEMANN
A graduate of MICDS, Lillian is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Thiemann. She is majoring in business with a minor in English. Lillian was a four-year varsity starter on her high school field hockey and lacrosse teams and was a three-time State Champion in both sports. She was a member of the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Youth Council and has volunteered for many other causes.
FIFTH SPECIAL MAID
MARY BRIDGEWATER CONDIE
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Condie, Mary is a graduate of MICDS and is majoring in American studies with a minor in history. She has received numerous accolades as a field hockey player and has been involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes in Action. She helped with the VP Parade, Sunshine Ministries and St. Philippine Shelter among others. Mary is related to many former Special Maids and former VP Queen Josephine Finney.
SECOND SPECIAL MAID
MEREDITH CAROL WRIGHT
A dual major in journalism and German, Meredith attended Kirkwood High School, where she achieved numerous academic honors. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Wright, she was selected as one of Omicron Delta Kappa’s 14 Distinguished Freshmen at her university. She loves music, literature and travel and has volunteered with Motion for Kids, Food Outreach and more. Her sister, Claire H. Wright, was a Maid of Honor in 2013.
FOURTH SPECIAL MAID
ALICE CONDIE CHRISTOPHER
Alice is majoring in neuroscience (pre-med) and plays field hockey at her university, where she made Academic Honor Roll. A graduate of Villa Duchesne, she is the daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Christopher. She has volunteered with the Head Start program, City Academy, Operation Sunscreen and more, and traveled to Costa Rica for two service trips. Both her mother, Alice (Behan) Christopher, and her grandmother, Alice Busch Condie, were VP Queens.
FIRST SPECIAL MAID
KATHERINE McKITTRICK JOHNSTON
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven T. Johnston, Katherine loves volunteering and traveling. A graduate of John Burroughs School, she is majoring in corporate communications and public affairs. Her volunteer efforts include the National Charity League and the art therapy program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Her grandmother, Sally Johnston, and her aunt were VP Queens, and her cousin was a Special Maid.
the maids PHOTOS BY THOMAS WARWICK
HADLEY DARIA PARHAM, CRAIG M. HERRON
GRACE ELIZABETH MIKULA, TERRY S. DUNAWAY
, STEVEN J. FORISTAL
ALLISON CORINNE THAMAN
CAROLINE LOUISE McLAUGHLIN, WILLIAM J. GUECK
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HANNAH MARIA PARHAM, PATRICK W. HENSLEY
DREW KLEIN BOLSTER, MADISON LE CHI KREHER
LUCY BOSCHÉ GERARD REIS, HERLUF G. LUND JR. SARAH MARRÉ SANT, CHRISTOPHER J. THOMPSON
HANNAH ELIZABETH FIALA, CURTIS D. FRANCOIS
ANTHA PAIGE SHIVELY
AVA LECLARE SANSONE, SAM
ELOISE MCGINN O’BRIEN, JEFFREY T. REED
EMILY CLARK MCDONNELL, WILLIAM R. MCDONNELL
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ALEXIS ADEOLA OLUSOLA ADEWUNMI, RICHARD L. NIX JR.
ALLISON VIVIAN BEARD, PETER C. SMITH
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KATHERINE KEELEY SPENCE
ANNE HATHAWAY MEYER, PAIGE ANNE GLOVER, ISABELLA SOFIA VESCOLANI, ALEXANDRIA MARIE RIZZO
PAIGE DANIELLE CRIBBIN, JOHN C. WILSON
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, DAVID BAYLIS
ALEXANDRA JEAN HOBLER
BARRETT SLOAN CARLSON, T. SCOTT FRANC
MEGAN MALEY CARR, JOH
N H. PHILLIPS
MITZI SHAINA HARRIS, TIMOTHY SANT
N GRACE CAROLINE BUSCH, JOH
R. COSTELLO
JUNIOR MAIDS
HAYDEN GALLATIN MEDART, BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS IV
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JENNA MARIE SORENSEN, DON C. MUSICK III
ALLISON STEWART ZENTZ, BLACKFORD F. BRAUER
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LAUREN ALICIA WHITEHEAD, E. W. GENTRY SAYAD
ELEANOR FRANCES WELLER, WILLIAM A. WALLACE
HADLEY ROSALIA VAN LUVEN, SARAH RUTHERFORD FINLAY, KATHERINE ELIZABETH GLICKERT
CAITLYN MARY LOCHNER, TIMOTHY G. SANSONE
KATHERINE ANNE LAUGHLIN, TERRANCE J. GOOD
MARGARET PATRICIA SLI
NEY, JAMES W. FORSEN JR.
, ANDREW M. ROUSE
CAROLINE JEANNE NIESEN
LAUREN McNEILL MULLENIX, JOHN F. BROWN
STEPHANIE MARIE AVEN, NICOLE ELIZABETH HOWARD
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GRACE MARIE COLBERT, WILLIAM A. SPRINGER KATHERINE ALEXANDRA HILL, BEN R. TISCHLER
CAROLINE ILONKA WATSON RANK, SOPHIA MARGARET HIBBARD
CATHERINE CARR CHALFANT, H. MEADE SUMMERS III
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KATHRYN ELSA MCAFEE JONES, WILLIAM BEVIS SCHOCK
GENEVA LEE, SEAN C. HUNT
ELIZABETH SPOEHRER LOVE, DAVID ELLIOTT
MARGOT HOGAN CAMMON, CHRISTOPHER R. GAFFNEY
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a special cocktail reception
G.O.’s party PHOTOS BY DAN BUSSE
R CONDIE JR.
MARGARET AND PARKE
BOBBY, JACK, MARY AND BOB CIAPCIAK, TINA AND KEVIN MAHER JR.
At a private gathering before the maids of honor are presented to His Mysterious Majesty the Veiled Prophet, his special guests celebrate the momentous occasion. Known as the Grand Oracle’s Party, it is a special cocktail reception for the leaders of the Veiled Prophet Organization and the parents of his Court.
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ULRIKE AND TOM SCHLAFLY
CHARLES AND LAURA BARNES
STEVE AND BONNIE JOHNSTON
PETER LEBLANC JR., JASMINE HUDA
MEREDITH AND CORINNE JONES
MARIE AND DAVID PLUFKA
JAMES L. JOHNSON III, BETTIE JOHNSON
LAURIE AND JEFFREY WRIGHT
STEVE SCHANKMAN, MARK SCHNUCK
KEVIN AND JILL STUBBS
ED MAYUGA AND BRIAN LORENZ
women of note
former queens PHOTOS BY THOMAS WARWICK
JOHN P. STUPP JR., LAURA HOGAN HOLLO
ELIZA DOOLEY JOHNSON, MEREDITH C. JONES III
ELIZABETH ELLIOT NIEDRINGHAUS, ANDREW S. HEREFORD
THOMAS F. GEORGE II, JOSEPHINE CONDIE FINNEY
JULIE ANNE STUPP, JOHN P. STUPP III
ladies of honor
MRS. DANIEL C. ABEL, DANIEL C. ABEL JR. JOHN P. ENGMAN, MRS. KIP J. BILDERBACK
MRS. KENNETH R. NIEMANN, JAMES F. MAUZE JR.
KEVIN A. MAHER, MRS. KEVIN A. MAHER JR.
MRS. JEAN-JACQUES LANDERS CARNAL, RICHARD B. WALSH JR.
DAVID F. RYAN, MRS. ANDREW M. ROUSE
RAYMOND J. PALMER, MRS. DAVID R. ESTES
MRS. THOMAS F. SCHLAFLY, DAVID K. SCHLAFLY
MRS. JOHN M. GILLIS , TIMOTHY F. HANSER
THOMAS P. DONNELLY, MRS. KEVIN C. STUBBS
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Yearbook PHOTOS BY THOMAS WARWICK
2017 maids of honor
ALEXIS ADEOLA OLUSOLA ADEWUNMI
STEPHANIE MARIE AVEN
KATHRYN DANFORTH BARNES
ALLISON VIVIAN BEARD
GRACE CAROLINE BUSCH
MARGOT HOGAN CAMMON
BARRETT SLOAN CARLSON
MEGAN MALEY CARR
GRACE MARIE COLBERT
MARY BRIDGEWATER CONDIE
CORINNE MARIE CONDIE
PAIGE DANIELLE CRIBBIN
Mr. Julius Adewunmi & Mrs. Elin Adewunmi Escort: Richard L. Nix Jr. H.S.: Nerinx Hall High School Service: Loaves & Fishes for St. Louis
Mr. & Mrs. William K. Busch Sr. Escort: John R. Costello H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: Care to Learn, Epworth, Wolf Sanctuary, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
Mr. Scott M. Colbert & Ms. Tina Cucinotta Escort: Willliam A. Springer H.S.: Parkway West High School Service: VP Parade, Food Outreach, KinderFrogs
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Mr. Donald H. Aven & Ms. Sheryl R. Aven Escort: James A. Krekeler H.S.: Lafayette High School Service: Springfield Dream Center, Girls on the Run, Cox Health Hospital, JDRF
Mr. & Mrs. Roger E. Cammon Escort: Christopher R. Gaffney H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: Girls Inc., Food Outreach, VP Parade
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Condie Escort: J. Spencer Finney H.S.: MICDS Service: VP Parade, Brightside St. Louis, St. Louis County Parks, Sunshine Ministries, Liberation House, North Side Community School, St. Philippine Shelter
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Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Barnes Escort: Christopher C. Danforth H.S.: MICDS Service: VP Parade, Brightside St. Louis, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Operation Sunscreen, Children’s Miracle Network, National Charity League
Mr. & Mrs. Paul William Carlson Escort: T. Scott Franc H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: Beyond Housing, Marian Middle School, August Days at John Burroughs School
Mr. & Mrs. Parker B. Condie Jr. Escort: Parker B. Condie Sr. H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: Beyond Housing, Food Outreach, Marian Middle School, Forest Park Forever, VP Parade, AIM High St. Louis, Old Newsboys Day, St. Philippine Shelter
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Beard Escort: Peter C. Smith H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: VP Parade, North Side Community School, St. Louis Area Foodbank, Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary School, St.Vincent DePaul Thrift Store, Kenyon College Archons Service Society, Green Pastures Performing Arts Christian Camp
Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Carr Escort: John H. Phillips H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: Tutor and classroom assistant at St. Louis schools, Focus Service Club
Mr. Daniel T. Cribbin & Ms. Stacey B. Cribbin Escort: John C. Wilson H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: VP Parade, St. Patrick Center
DREW KLEIN BOLSTER Mr. William M. Bolster & Dr. Patricia J. Bolster Escort: Stephen D. Lilly H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: Miriam School, Beyond Housing, Casa de Salud, Mission trips to Kenya and Peru
ELIZABETH O’BRIEN BROWNING
Mr. Russell E. Browning & Mrs. Barbara O. Browning Escort: Nelson H. Howe II H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: University City Children’s Center
CATHERINE CARR CHALFANT
ALICE CONDIE CHRISTOPHER
HANNAH ELIZABETH FIALA
SARAH RUTHERFORD FINLAY
Mr. & Mrs. James D. Chalfant Escort: H. Meade Summers III H.S.: MICDS Service: Shriners Hospitals for Children, VP Parade, Operation Sunscreen, Forest Park Forever, Healing Hearts, Habitat for Humanity,Win with Wellness, Pedal the Cause
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Fiala Escort: Curtis D. Francois H.S.: Westminster Christian Academy Service: Beyond Housing, Delmar Gardens, Costa Rica mission trip, Junior dance camp counselor
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence G. Christopher Escort: Patrick J. Behan Jr. H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: Beyond Housing, Operation Sunscreen, Focus Service Club, Head Start Program, City Academy, Costa Rica service trip
The late Dr. Brian L. Finlay & Mrs. Kristine E. Finlay Escort: Robert H. Crutsinger H.S.: MICDS Service: VP Parade, Camp Kesem, Disabled Athletes Sports Association
KATHERINE ELIZABETH GLICKERT
PAIGE ANNE GLOVER
ALEXANDRA JEAN HOBLER
SOPHIA MARGARET HIBBARD
KATHERINE ALEXANDRA HILL
KATHRYN ELSA McAFEE JONES
MARY KATHERINE KRAUSZ
MADISON LE CHI KREHER
CAITLYN MARY LOCHNER
ELIZABETH SPOEHRER LOVE
EMILY CLARK McDONNELL
CAROLINE LOUISE McLAUGHLIN
GRACE ELIZABETH MIKULA
LAUREN McNEILL MULLENIX
CAROLINE JEANNE NIESEN
ELOISE McGINN O’BRIEN
LUCILLE CLARA HANAWAY
MITZI SHAINA HARRIS
NICOLE ELIZABETH HOWARD
KATHERINE McKITTRICK JOHNSTON
KATHERINE ANNE LAUGHLIN
GENEVA LEE
HAYDEN GALLATIN MEDART
ANNE HATHAWAY MEYER
Mr. & Mrs. John Glickert Sr. Escort: James J. Wotruba H.S.: St. Joseph’s Academy Service: VP Parade, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Normandy High School backpack distribution, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Mr. Peter W. Hobler & Ms. Katherine Hobler Escort: David Baylis H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: VP Parade, National Charity League, Relay for Life
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Laughlin Escort: Terrance J. Good H.S.: MICDS Service: Forest Park Forever, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Habitat for Humanity, Best Buddies, Santa Clara University Wellness Center
Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael Medart Escort: Benjamin F. Edwards IV H.S.: MICDS Service: St. Louis Honor Flight, SLU’s Allsup Summer Entrepreneurship Academy
Mr. & Mrs. T. Scott Glover Escort: Walter C. Reisinger Jr. H.S.: MICDS Service: National Charity League, Vacation Bible School, MICDS Leadership Council
Mr. Kevin D. Howard & Mrs. Cynthia A. Howard Escort: Grier C. Raclin H.S.: MICDS Service: VP Parade, St. Patrick Center, Food Outreach, St. Louis Area Foodbank, TryPOD, Refresh clothing store, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Comer Children’s Hospital
Dr. Richard Lee & Dr. Michelle Lee Escort: Sean C. Hunt H.S.: MICDS Service: City Garden Montessori School, Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls, Girls Inc., Guardian Angels, Camp Riley
Mr. & Mrs. George F. Meyer III Escort: George F. Meyer Jr. H.S.: MICDS Service: Youth Leadership Council of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Youths with a Mission, VP Foundation Fashion Show
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher and Catherine Hanaway Escort: William Owen Scharf H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: Forest Park Forever, Hawthorne Leadership School for Girls
Mr. & Mrs. Steven T. Johnston Escort: Evan T. Gatch H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: Loaves & Fishes for St. Louis, National Charity League, Food Outreach, VP Parade, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, The Mission Continues
Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Lochner Escort: Timothy G. Sansone H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: Amigos for Christ, Cardinal Ritter Adult Program, St. Louis Area Foodbank, Luke 18 leader, Head Start School, Hope Montessori summer camp
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew J. Mikula Escort: Terry S. Dunaway H.S.: MICDS Service: VP Parade, Operation Sunscreen, Food Outreach, School backpack distribution, Ladue Chapel Vacation Bible School, North Side Community School
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene W. Harris and Ms. Deborah Bernheimer Harris Escort: Timothy Sant H.S.: MICDS Service: East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring, CASA of Silicon Valley
Mr. & Mrs. Wesley McAfee Jones Escort: William Bevis Schock H.S.: MICDS Service: Student Leadership Group at MICDS, Squash instructor for middle schoolers, Brightside St. Louis, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Mr. & Mrs. George F. C. Love Escort: David Elliott H.S.: MICDS Service: Loaves & Fishes for St. Louis, Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls, Princeton Nursery School, Mission trip to Peru
Mr. & Mrs. Michael C. Mullenix Escort: John F. Brown H.S.: MICDS Service: Brightside St. Louis, VP Foundation Fashion Show, American Heart Association
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher B. Hibbard Escort: Jonathan Hiemenz H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: VP Parade, Operation Sunscreen, Friends of Wings, FOCUS North America, JDRF, LEAPS of Fort Worth, Texas
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald E. Krausz Escort: L. Cartan Sumner Jr. H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: Shriners Hospitals for Children, Girls Inc., Beautify St. Louis, Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, Volunteer swim coach
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey M. McDonnell Escort: William R. McDonnell H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: North Side Community School, English teacher, SouthSide Early Childhood Center, Girl Scouts, Sunday School teacher
Dr. & Mrs. George H. Niesen Escort: Andrew M. Rouse H.S.: MICDS Service: Food Outreach, Operation Sunscreen, Forest Park Forever, Girls Inc., St. Louis Area Foodbank, Shakespeare Festival, First Book St. Louis, Variety Bikes for Kids, Busch Middle School
Mr. & Mrs. James C. Hill Jr. Escort: Ben R. Tischler H.S.: St. Joseph’s Academy Service: Great Circle, Rise School, Safe Connections
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E. Kreher Escort: Richard Schneider H.S.: Ursuline Academy Service: Nurses for Newborns, Serve St. Louis volunteer days, St. Louis County Parks, Girls Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick S. McLaughlin Escort: William J. Gueck H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, Sprout Creek Farm, FOCUS North America
Mrs. Loriel Brune, the late Mr. Sean O’Brien & guardian Mrs. Paula Reed Escort: Jeffrey T. Reed H.S.: MICDS Service: More than 800 volunteer hours and more than $25,000 raised for cancer support as founder and director of Shine for Sean
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Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Otto Jr. Escort: Lawrence K. Otto H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: North Side Community School, Operation Sunscreen, St. Louis City Hall, Lift for Life Academy
AVA LeCLARE SANSONE Mr. & Mrs. Douglas G. Sansone Escort: James Gerard Sansone H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: Villa Service Club, Varsity Club, Diaper Drive for F.I.R.S.T., Big Brothers Big Sisters
ALLISON CORINNE THAMAN
Dr. Douglas P. Thaman & Ms. Kelli A. Thaman Escort: Steven J. Foristal H.S.: Kirkwood High School Service: Boys & Girls Clubs, Jubilee Care, Salvation Army, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
MEREDITH CAROL WRIGHT
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HANNAH MARIA PARHAM
CAROLINE ILONKA WATSON RANK
LUCY BOSCHÉ GERARD REIS
ALEXANDRIA MARIE RIZZO
SARAH MARRÉ SANT
SAMANTHA PAIGE SHIVELY
MARGARET PATRICIA SLINEY
JENNA MARIE SORENSEN
KATHERINE KEELEY SPENCE
HADLEY ROSALIA VAN LUVEN
ISABELLA SOFIA VESCOLANI
ELEANOR FRANCES WELLER
LAUREN ALICIA WHITEHEAD
Mr. & Mrs. John Randolph Parham Escort: Craig M. Herron H.S.: Ladue Horton Watkins High School Service: Beyond Housing, Rainbow Village, Food Outreach, Operation Sunscreen, Saint Louis Zoo, Alliance Francaise de St. Louis, Youth mission trip, Camp Webegee
Mr. & Mrs. Frank W. Sant Escort: Christopher J. Thompson H.S.: MICDS Service: U.S. Vets, North Side Community School, Operation Sunscreen, Food Outreach, Best Buddies, iSkate co-chair
LILLIAN GRACE THIEMANN
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Thiemann Escort: Todd R. Schnuck H.S.: MICDS Service: Kingdom House, St. Louis Area Foodbank, Pedal the Cause, Out of Our Bounty, Friends of Kids with Cancer
ALLISON STEWART ZENTZ
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Zentz Escort: Blackford F. Brauer H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: Marian Middle School, Food Outreach, Head Start, St. Louis Area Foodbank, Project Life Retreat, Energy Core St. Louis, VBS leader at St. Andrew Church
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Mr. & Mrs. John Randolph Parham Escort: Patrick W. Hensley H.S.: Ladue Horton Watkins High School Service: Beyond Housing, Rainbow Village, Food Outreach, Operation Sunscreen, Youth mission trip, Open Library at Conway Elementary, Saint Louis Zoo, Alliance Francaise de St. Louis, Camp Webegee
Mr. Robert E. Shively & Ms. Judy S. Shively Escort: Michael T. Malloy H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: St. Louis Area Foodbank, VP Parade, FOCUS North America, Varsity Club, Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, Head Start, St. Frances Cabrini Academy
Mr. & Mrs. Jay P. Van Luven Escort: L. David James III H.S.: St. Joseph’s Academy Service: St. Patrick Center, Food Outreach, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Service for Sight, Tim Tebow Night to Shine, Friends of Wings youth board
Dr. & Mrs. Cristopher N. Rank Escort: John Lochhead H.S.: MICDS Service: Beyond Housing, Great Circle, Bright Pink, MICDS Senior Mentoring Program, Cornerstone Center, St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center, Companeros Unidos Elementary School
Mr. & Mrs. David Dean Sliney Escort: James W. Forsen Jr. H.S.: MICDS Service: VP Foundation Fashion Show, Ranken Jordan youth counselor
Mr. & Mrs. Bert H. Vescolani Escort: John P. Boldt H.S.: MICDS Service: Forest Park Forever, Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls, iSkate, Giant Steps of St. Louis
Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Reis IV Escort: Herluf G. Lund Jr. H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: Beyond Housing, Food Outreach, St. Patrick Center, National Charity League, Montgomery Plan
Mr. Donn Sorensen & Ms. Holly Sorensen Escort: Don C. Musick III H.S.: Glendale High School (Springfield, MO) Service: Mercy Hospital, Camp Barnabas, Stray Rescue, Humane Society, Relay for Life, Special Olympics
Mr. & Mrs. Randall R. Weller Escort: William A. Wallace H.S.: MICDS Service: Food Outreach, Operation Sunscreen, COCA, Komen Race for the Cure, Junior Achievement, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Make a Wish, Big Brothers Big Sisters, KidSmart
Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Rizzo Escort: John K. Handy H.S.: MICDS Service: Circle of Friends, Food Outreach, St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center, Sunshine Ministries, Shine for Sean
Mr. & Mrs. David R. Spence Escort: William D. Rowe H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: St. Trinity Elementary School, Green Center, Costa Rica service trip, Roosevelt High School
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Whitehead Escort: E. W. Gentry Sayad H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: City Garden Montessori School, FOCUS North America, St. Vincent DePaul, Camp Splish Splash
Maids of Honor and their families have completed several years of projects through the VP Community Service Initiative in partnership with the following agencies: American Red Cross, Girls Inc. , Missouri Veterans Endeavor, Beyond Housing, Great Circle, North Side Community School, Brightside St. Louis, Guardian Angel Settlement Association, Operation Sunscreen, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Hawthorn School for Girls, Rainbow Village, City Garden Montessori, Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Shriners Hospitals for Children, STL First Responders, Marian Middle School, St. Louis County Parks, Food Outreach, Mercy Children’s Hospital, St. Patrick Center, Forest Park Forever, Mission St. Louis and YWCA Metro St. Louis.
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in Action 750 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 3,000 HOURS OF SERVICE TO 24 CHARITY PARTNERS
The VP Community Service Initiative in conjunction with the Veiled Prophet Foundation had a record year. Highlights of this year’s activities include: · VP Maids of Honor and their families packed 100 duffle bags for Great Circle; funded $5,000 for back-to-school supplies and backpacks for the Beyond Housing Back to School event at Normandy High School; packed more than 50,000 meals for Food Outreach; designed and painted a mural for Girls, Inc.; and funded, packed and delivered over 2,000 care packages for St. Louis First Responders. · Costumed “Super Heros” from the VP Parade visited three local children’s hospitals bringing comfort to children unable to view to parade in person. · 100 Veiled Prophet members and their families working with Operation Sunscreen packed over 2,000 care packages for deployed troops in the Persian Gulf. · The Veiled Prophet Foundation raised funding and developed an outdoor learning center for the Biome STEAM School in the City’s Central West End. Phase one of the project was completed in November with help from VP families and The Royal Vagabonds. The final phase of construction will occur in Spring 2018. The Veiled Prophet legacy of service wouldn’t be possible without the on-going support and financial aid our corporate sponsors and charity partners provide. Thank you Saint Louis.
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community projects
a tradition of service BY JULIA M. JOHNSON
COMMUNITIES FUNCTION BETTER WHEN PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS
team up to improve where we live, work, learn and play, not just for themselves but for everyone. Being involved with the Veiled Prophet Organization means embracing such a commitment. Members and their families, including the maids of honor at this year’s ball, continuously work alongside other volunteers to continue a tradition of service. PHOTO: BILL BARRETT
The organization’s Community Service Initiative (CSI), started in 2002, provides countless volunteer opportunities each year. Its most extensive project to date is the building of an outdoor learning space and playground at The Biome School in Midtown. Opened in 2015, the charter school currently serves kindergarten through third grade and is expanding each year. Its focus is hands-on, project-based STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). “The outdoor learning area is a two-phase project,” says Troy Duncan, vice chair of community service for the VP. “We’ve already poured concrete, put down mulch and built the playground; in the spring, maids who are home from college will help us landscape the area with more than 1,100 native Missouri plants.” The Biome School project will include new playground equipment, green space and an outdoor classroom VOLUNTEERS BUILD PLAYGROUND where students can learn about EQUIPMENT AT THE BIOME SCHOOL. the natural world. The effort has included volunteers from the Royal Vagabonds Foundation, a fraternal organization that began in the 1930s as a social club for African-American businessmen. “Our collaboration with the Royal Vagabonds is one of the most exciting developments of the last couple of years,” says Jim Johnson, the VP’s outgoing chair of community service, who is finishing his term and handing the reins to Duncan in 2018. “They are a group of successful, professional men who want to give back. Some of our members belong to the Vagabonds as well. We’ve been listening to their A PLAYGROUND PROJECT AT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH IN FERGUSON ideas about other ways we can work together to improve the community.” PHOTO COURTESY OF THE VP FOUNDATION Royal Vagabonds volunteers also partnered with the VP last year to complete a school playground project in Ferguson. Duncan owns PK Construction, which has donated volunteer time and materials for The Biome School effort. Many other VP members’ companies and employers contribute to
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giving back
meet the maids BY STEPHANIE WALLACE WITH THE GLAMOUR OF THE GOWNS AND CEREMONY,
it can be easy to forget the important and beneficial work that the Veiled Prophet Ball celebrates. Founded in 1878 by local businessmen, the VP is St. Louis’ oldest social, civic and philanthropic group. It is dedicated to improving our community, and the ball is more than just a party. The young women who are involved have donated countless volunteer hours to community efforts and will continue to make an impact. T&S spoke with a few of this year’s maids of honor about how they give back.
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Barrett Carlson is a John Burroughs graduate studying economics. Her past service projects include cleaning up neighborhoods with Beyond Housing and restoring the art studio at Marian Middle School, but her favorite experience was her most recent: dressing up for patients at St. Louis Children’s Hospital a few days prior to the VP parade. Barrett and other volunteers brought in Build-a-Bear stuffed toys and wore princess and superhero costumes. “We brought the parade to them,” she says. “It was a very emotional experience.” She is excited to participate in the ball because of the sense of community fostered by the VP. “It’s going to be so much fun to spend time with everyone,” she says. Barrett is grateful to the VP for giving her the opportunity to serve St. Louis, and she can see the impact it has. “I love being part of an organization that gives back,” she says. “When you’re working on a service project, you can tell you are making a difference.”
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HANNAH & HADLEY PARHAM
The Parham sisters are quite the team. The Ladue Horton Watkins graduates attend the same university and both are majoring in elementary education. “We’re partners in crime,” Hadley jokes. They carry this jovial camaraderie into their work with the VP. The sisters have dressed up for Christmas parties at Shriners Hospitals for Children and have helped at back-to-school picnics and other efforts with organizations like Great Circle, Beyond Housing and Food Outreach. Hannah’s favorite memories are from working with Food Outreach because she knows it makes a major impact on the lives of those in need. For Hadley, working with kids has been the highlight, whether it’s helping them make the perfect snowcone or finding backpacks in their favorite colors. Hannah is excited that she and her sister get to be part of the ball this year. “Every year, I get to watch the maids,” she says. “I see their confidence and how they give back. Now, I have the privilege to do that.” The sisters also are grateful to the VP for giving them a chance to help the community. Originally from Belarus, they were adopted as children and appreciate the opportunities living in this country has given them. “I like to take every chance I can to give back and show how lucky I am,” Hadley says. “Even if it’s by doing the smallest thing, I want to put smiles on people’s faces.”
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HANNAH FIALA
For Hannah Fiala, volunteering and being involved with the VP are all about making meaningful connections. The Westminster Christian Academy graduate is a double major in dance and business. She says the majority of her volunteer work has been outdoors, helping plant gardens and clean up houses. Her favorite memories are working alongside her father and sisters. “There is something cool about working with my family and getting to serve alongside them,” she says. That familial connection carries into Hannah’s excitement about the ball. She says her father has been a part of the organization only for a short time, but her grandfather also was involved before him. The event offers an opportunity to be with friends she hasn’t seen since leaving for college. She’s also grateful that the VP has broadened her understanding of St. Louis. “I’ve gotten to meet so many different people,” she says. “It’s opened my eyes to the needs in our community, and I understand what it means to serve.”
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FROMTHE GARDEN
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by p. allen smith
late winter tips
The first thing everyone should know about pruning is that, much like a bad haircut, a botched pruning job will grow out eventually. The chances of getting the job done right are improved if you use good, sharp tools, make clean cuts, and consider the plant’s growth habit. And you can’t go wrong by removing dead wood, crisscrossing branches and limiting the removal to one-third of the plant’s size. The obvious reasons to prune are to reduce the size of a plant, maintain its shape or improve its appearance. Thinning out the center branches also will help keep a plant healthy, and removing center branches opens up air circulation, which keeps diseases in check. Pruning in late winter when many shrubs and trees are dormant invigorates the plants for abundant growth in the spring. In this part of the country, late winter is February. Pruning should be handled before new spring growth begins but after the threat of severe cold has passed.
What to Prune in Late Winter
What NOT to Prune in Late Winter
Essential Tools
SUMMER FLOWERING TREES: Ornamental trees that bloom in summer such as crape myrtle, vitex, smoke tree and rose of Sharon
SPRING FLOWERING SHRUBS: Forsythia, quince, azaleas, bridal wreath spirea and other shrubs that bloom in spring should be pruned immediately after they flower.
▶ A sharp pocket knife is great for making small cuts. ▶ Hedge shears are designed to cut small twigs or shrubs and
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA AND H. ARBORESCENS: Unlike their cousin H. macrophylla, these two hydrangeas bloom on new wood, so cut them back hard to promote growth and flowers. H. paniculata can be cut back to two buds above the base of the flower stem. Prune H. arborescens back to varying heights of 1 to 3 feet from the ground.
SPRING FLOWERING TREES: Lilacs, ornamental fruit trees, Eastern redbuds and others should be pruned right after the trees have finished flowering.
FRUIT TREES: Fruit trees flower on growth from the previous season, but pruning should be done when the tree is dormant. There will be some flower and fruit loss, but pruning promotes vigorous growth and larger, better tasting fruit. Each type of fruit tree has some special requirements, so research before you begin cutting.
ONCE-BLOOMING ROSES: Old-fashioned roses that only flower once each growing season bloom on old wood and should be pruned in the summer after they have flowered.
ROSES: In this region, hybrid tea, old-fashioned and climbing roses should be pruned right before the leaf buds break.
HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA: Old-fashioned, pompon hydrangeas set bloom buds on the previous year’s growth. It’s safe to remove faded flowers and dead branches.
GARDENIAS: Prune immediately after they bloom. BLEEDING TREES: Maples, birches, dogwoods, walnuts and elms produce copious amounts of sap when they are pruned in late winter. Pruning won’t hurt them, but it will be less messy in summer.
are a must for broadleaf evergreens such as boxwoods, hollies and yews. ▶ By-pass pruners are suited for branches larger than a pencil and can be used for perennials and shrubs with thin stems like roses or azaleas. ▶ Loppers make big bites when you need some leverage. They are best for dead wood because they tend to crush rather than cut. This crushing action can damage living cells in a branch, which could cause a longer healing time for the tree or shrub. ▶ Saws also are ideal for large branches and can be used for cutting living wood. The more teeth on the saw, the finer the cut and the easier the healing process will be on the plant. ▶ Pole saws and pole pruners are handy for reaching into large shrubs or for working overhead. ▶ It’s time to call a pro if you can’t reach a limb from the ground with a pole pruner, the limbs are heavier than you can manage, or the tree is near power lines.
P. ALLEN SMITH IS AN AUTHOR, CONSERVATIONIST, AND TV HOST OF GARDEN HOME ON PBS AND GARDEN STYLE (CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS). HE USES HIS ARKANSAS HOME, MOSS MOUNTAIN FARM, TO PROMOTE THE LOCAL FOOD MOVEMENT, ORGANIC GARDENING AND THE PRESERVATION OF HERITAGE POULTRY. FOR TOURS OF THE FARM, VISIT PALLENSMITH.COM/TOURS.
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DEAR HOMEWORK,
We’d love some help with our unimaginative front yard and our cracked and crumbling patio. I grew up in this Clayton house and now live here with my husband and three boys. It has not had any attention of note since my parents bought it in 1979. Thanks for your consideration. Sincerely, —TIME FOR SOME UPDATES
DEAR TIME FOR SOME UPDATES,
Your house features a strong Tudor façade with many interesting details, but some fresh paint and more architectural landscaping would help bring out its essence. Let’s start with the crumbling patio, which I assume you use since it has chairs on it. If you replace it, I would plant a low yew or boxwood hedge at the edge to give it some privacy and to give the façade an additional layer. I would plant tall, pyramidal evergreens at the corners for vertical account, since the home’s elevation is so tall. You also will notice that the patio now features taller urns with bolder, bigger plant selections, as well as much larger coach lights that are more appropriate with the size of the house. On the two side wings, I have cut back or removed the existing landscaping to reveal the windows. New hedges, kept low to show off the handsome stone foundation, are underplanted with hot pink impatiens to add lighthearted charm to the rather serious composition. Finally, I have painted all the white wood a slate green color, which I think makes it more mellow and isn’t so harsh against the orange, mottled brick. I think these changes give your family home a new lease on life. Hope you think so too. Thanks for asking, —HOMEWORK
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[DESIGN on my mind by alan e. brainerd
THE INAUGURAL KIPS BAY SHOW HOUSE IT’S A NEW YEAR, AND THERE IS MUCH WORK TO BE DONE! I am straying a bit from my original format in order to share some dynamic design ideas I discovered while touring the first annual Kips Bay Show House in Palm Beach. The organization has raised millions of dollars to help underserved youth in the New York area. A Palm Beach chapter has been formed, and this inaugural event helped raise awareness for the cause.
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I took the tour in December and was blown away by the talent that came together to spruce up a 1925 El Cid neighborhood home in West Palm Beach. There were so many great ideas, I had to share some of them with you!
1. DOG SPA Who doesn’t want to pamper their pet? This ‘Den Domestique’
designed by the New York firm Foley and Cox gave new meaning to 'dog house.' Its Chinese export-inspired blue and white dog bowl with faucet is only one of the amenities for your four-legged friends in this charming, colorful space.
2. EYES UP A simple idea to cover a uniquely shaped ceiling medallion was super effective—the color up above caught my eye immediately! The tape streaming from the medallion added to the ambiance of a tented breakfast room. 3. LATTICE ENTERTAIN YOU In the same breakfast room, the clever use of lattice delivered an ‘old Palm Beach’ tropical feel. Christopher Maya of New York added dimension and pattern to achieve an exotic feel.
4. CLEVER CULINARY The kitchen designed by Matthew Quinn of Atlanta had more bells and whistles than a train yard! One of the most ingenious ideas was a deep, square, corner prep sink. Quinn placed it there so people could engage in conversation across the sink. Brilliant!
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As my readers know, I love to treat ceilings with respect. The family space designed by Philip Gorrivan from New York added geometrical interest to the ceiling, which complemented the hand-painted walls that flowed with images of flora and fauna.
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6. CHECK YOUR PETTICOAT The mirrored wainscoting was a hit in this ladies’ retreat interpreted by Palm Beach and Boston firm Bierly Drake Associates. The mirrors lightened up the area enough so it could handle the black grass cloth above the chair rail. Simple and elegant.
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7. BE BRASSY I love new uses for things. Ellen Kavenaugh of Palm Beach
found a wonderful application for brass rosettes. She added them to panels on a French door to not only dress it up, but also to make it architecturally important.
8. POSH SEATING Custom-designed ottomans from Caroline Rafferty Interiors of Palm Beach give the appearance of three separate cushions ‘tossed’ together. Au contraire! They are attached and have wheels, so they can be easily moved from one area to another. I tried them out, and they were most comfortable. 9. FEAR NOT I must admit, the idea of allowing someone to take a paintbrush to a pricey, grass cloth wallcovering makes my heart skip a beat. However, an effective ‘splashing’ of color made the back hall so inviting. Not to be tried by the novice or faint of heart! F28 |
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