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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] I saw a segment on CBS news the other day about high school dropouts enrolled in something called Youth Challenge Academies, military-style academic boot camps run by the National Guard aimed at getting young people ‘back on track.’ It was heartening to see kids at the most difficult time of their lives getting a hand-up from caring adults. But it also made me sad to hear some of them talk about their home life—more accurately, the lack of it. One young man recalled how his mom, who has been in and out of his life during his entire 16 years, didn’t even show up to see him graduate from the program. Street-hardened as he was, the disappointment was visible. That’s where places like Covenant House, featured on this issue’s front cover, step in. No one can replace a parent (even a ‘bad’ one), but they can let young people know someone supports them and cares whether they fail or succeed in life. That, alone, can help turn things around. If this sounds Pollyanna-ish, just check the success record of programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters and other mentoring groups. But dysfunctional families aren’t the only ones at risk for neglecting their kids. Think about the message a parent is sending to their child when they spend an entire mealtime or playground visit on a cell phone—both of which I have witnessed with dismay. I can tell you one message those parents are not sending: You are the most important thing in the world to me; I want to hear about your day/play with you.

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THE SEVENTH ANNUAL STAN MUSIAL HALL OF FAME GALA, BENEFITING COVENANT HOUSE MISSOURI, TAKES PLACE JAN. 24 AT THE FOUR SEASONS. THE EVENT INCLUDES A COCKTAIL HOUR AND PREMIUM OPEN BAR, LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS, A PROGRAM FEATURING COVENANT HOUSE YOUTH, AND A THREE-COURSE DINNER. TICKETS START AT $200. SPONSORSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. PICTURED ON THE COVER: COVENANT HOUSE CLIENTS A’NTRELL AND ELEXIS; GALA CHAIRPERSONS DIANE COMPARDO AND RON WIENSTROER, PRINCIPALS, THE COMPARDO TEAM AT MONETA GROUP; AND COVENANT HOUSE CLIENT MATTY. FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.450.7674 OR VISIT COVENANTHOUSEMO. ORG/STANMUSIALGALA.

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SAFE HAVEN COVENANT HOUSE by tony di martino COVENANT HOUSE MISSOURI HELPS HOMELESS, runaway and

at-risk youth ages 16 to 21 become contributing members of the community. “Too old for child services but too young for adult shelters and missions, these kids often slip through the cracks,” says executive director Suzanne Wagener. “They come to us in crisis, frightened and mistrustful. We meet their basic needs: a nourishing meal, a shower, clean clothes, medical attention and a safe place to stay.” That’s just the beginning. “Kids coming off the street need hope, education and skills,” Wagener explains. “Without help, many of them will become chronically homeless or dependent on welfare. Others will enter the court system or prison. Some will even lose their lives on the streets. Covenant House is a bridge from homelessness to opportunity, empowering them to break the cycle of unemployment and poverty.” Established locally in 1998, CHMO is an affiliate of Covenant House International, which operates 21 sites in six countries. “This last year, we reached more than 5,760 young people from Missouri and Illinois,” Wagener says. “We offer a wide range of services that focus on key determinants of stability: education, employment and life skills training, combined with developmental programs and counseling.” Services include a street outreach team, a 24/7 crisis program, ongoing case management, and literacy and GED tutoring. “Our transitional living program, which offers housing for up to 24 months, provides youth with safe, stable living arrangements while they develop the long-term skills necessary for personal and economic stability,” she says. CHMO also conducts runaway prevention presentations for at-risk youth in high schools and detention centers.

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Kids end up on the street for many reasons, including abuse, neglect, abandonment, mental illness and lack of education, Wagener notes. “The most common reason by far is conflict within the family,” she says. “In those cases, our primary goal is to mend relationships and reconnect HONORARY HOSTS LOU AND JACKIE BROCK the family. But if that’s not possible, the young person has a home in our 32-bed transitional living program. We’re always here for them, with open doors and open hearts.” Demand for services keeps growing, from 2,150 youth served in 2008 to more than 5,800 in 2011. The seventh annual Stan Musial Hall of Fame Gala, a major fundraiser, takes place Jan. 24 at The Four Seasons. VIP ticket holders are invited to a pre-party with honorary hosts Lou and Jackie Brock and other celebrities. “Stan and Lillian Musial were great advocates for Covenant House and our homeless youth,” the Brocks say. “We’re honored to support CHMO and to continue the Musials’ tradition of offering support, hope and opportunity for these youngsters.” The event is chaired by Diane Compardo and Ron Wienstroer, principals, the Compardo team at Moneta Group “Young people can mature and grow only when they feel safe and secure,” Wagener says. “At Covenant House, we encourage them to believe in themselves, and give them resources they need to make smart choices about their future.”

Rose Weinstein, Age 94 Second-generation resident of Covenant Place Artist, knitter, baker, mother, grandmother, widow Cherishes her independence in a place she can call home

“I want to live as independently as I can, for as long as I can.” Visit JFedSTL.org/OurStory to learn more about Rose's life, her desire to give back and what it means to call Covenant Place “home.” Rose’s story is our story. Make your gift today. JFedSTL.org/Donate DECEMBER 10, 201 | Visit us online to learn more about how your dollars can do great things.

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THE[IN]SIDER #TS smalltalk St. Louisans say a lot in 140 characters. Check out the tweets of the town and join the conversation on Twitter using #TSsmalltalk.

12/1 Ross Miles @RossMilesNFL I’ve been quiet, but..... 52-0 Y’ALL! WOOOOOOO. GO #RAMS. 12/1 KM @kmenaaa I was part of my first #PayItForward drive-thru line at @Starbucks! It’s good to know that during the crazy times in #STL there’s good ppl! 11/30 Logan Hansen @loghan86 I’m about to be the biggest #Mizzou football fan next weekend #BeatBama

11/25 Jacqueline N. @WHATITISJAACKIE Checked the weather before leaving for St. Louis. The low is 28, and the high is 60. So I should pretty much just pack my entire wardrobe. 11/30 Megan Hollander @meggiie234 Only in St. Louis do we buy our Christmas trees while eating ice cream 11/29 Jessica Hemann @shestHEMANN4 Christmas on Main Street in St. Charles is the greatest thing in St. Louis 11/29 Amber Kimberling @wam_ber My mom being in St. Louis is probably the best thanksgiving gift. TWITTER.COM/TOWN_AND_STYLE

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JACK GALMICHE, president and CEO of the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis, has been elected professional

vice chair of the national PBS board of directors. In this

GENIUS GAMES, an educational board game company, is a labor of love for founder and Iraq war veteran JOHN COVEYOU. The native St. Louisan recently launched the company’s second science-based game on Kickstarter after the tremendous support for Coveyou’s first creation, Linkage: A DNA Card Game, available on Amazon. Thirty-year-old Coveyou faced challenges in high school (he lived in his car and worked the night shift at a local restaurant) that led him to enroll in the military, but he remained committed to pursuing his passion for science. That commitment earned him a full scholarship to Washington University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in environmental biology and a master’s degree in energy, environmental and chemical engineering.

role, he holds the most prominent board position of any public television station general manager, president or CEO in the country. The 27-member board is responsible for governing and setting policies for PBS.

It is no secret that FOREST PARK is a well-treasured landmark of local residents, but many might be unaware that its beautiful floral displays are planted and maintained by a committed group of volunteers, The Flora Conservancy of Forest Park. In an effort to raise funds for future park maintenance projects, the nonprofit is selling ornaments that depict two park landmarks: The Jewel Box and The Apotheosis of St. Louis statue. They’re $15 each and are available at the Parks Administration Building and The Jewel Box.

PETER DOLAN, a founding partner in the wealth advisory firm Plaza Advisory Group, can now add ‘author’ to his list of accomplishments. He recently released his first book, The Integrated

Investor: The Art and Science of Financial Achievement, which aims to serve as a resource for investors of all levels and is based on his knowledge of managing money for the past three decades.

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12/1 Kassie Bennett @bennett_kassie 70 degree weather one day and a snow day the next. Gotta love St. Louis weather!

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YOU’RE NEVER FAR FROM FAMOUS-BARR. It’s a phrase that conjures up memories for many St. Louisans who shopped at the department store during its 95-year run. Local resident Edna Campos Gravenhorst has written about the retail legend in her recently published book, Famous-Barr: St. Louis Shopping at Its Finest. The book recalls the opening of the iconic downtown location in 1914 and includes pictures of celebrity events and promotions throughout the years.

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Q: MY NAME IS KALI (RHYMES WITH ‘DAILY’). MY NEW BOSS CONSTANTLY MISPRONOUNCES MY NAME (HE MAKES IT SOUND LIKE IT RHYMES WITH ‘TALLY’). IT REALLY ANNOYS ME BUT I THINK I’VE WAITED TOO LONG TO SAY ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HOW CAN I CORRECT MY BOSS WITHOUT EMBARRASSING US BOTH? –FEELING AWKWARD IN RICHMOND HEIGHTS A: It shouldn’t be too late to correct this problem, and I believe you can get the point across to your boss without either of you experiencing awkwardness or embarrassment. I’d suggest simply dropping by his office and asking if he has a moment to speak with you. Given the opportunity, sit down with him, and in a relaxed, unassuming—yet respectful tone of voice, say: “I hope you don’t mind my bringing this to your attention, but many people don’t know that my first name is actually pronounced ‘Kali,’ like ‘daily;’ I should have shared this with you sooner, and I apologize, but I thought you would want to know.” Addressing the issue with your boss in private and explaining that mispronunciation of your name is a common occurrence should make this a less thorny issue to resolve. A tip: If you are having business cards printed, you might consider having a horizontal line typeset over the ‘a’ in ‘Kali’ to help remind clients of the correct pronunciation ... on a ‘daily’ basis. A FEW WORDS OF ADVICE FOR OFFICE PARTY REVELERS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: Observe the unwritten rules of office party etiquette to preserve your reputation and guard against committing a regrettable faux pas. Avoid altogether or keep alcohol consumption to a minimum to maintain your equanimity; you may be making a big mistake should you allow alcohol to lower your social inhibitions to a degree that alters your personality, especially when chatting with a boss or co-workers. And certainly don’t consume any alcohol if you will be driving later on. Although holiday office parties usually allow staff to let their hair down a little, take heed of the phrase, ‘a little.’ Avoid telling off-color jokes, performing unflattering impersonations of or mocking your office associates or others at your company—or even patrons of other companies that may be located in your office building. Be especially careful not to transgress the bounds of casual office banter into risqué, sexually suggestive talk while on company grounds or at off-site holiday gatherings. Further, I’d advise against starting or participating in any hot-button issue debates or gossip that could lead to angry or hurtful exchanges; many times these lead to quarrels that result in long-lasting, negative repercussions extending well beyond the festivities of the holiday season. It may be true that “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” but what happens at a holiday office party can affect you where you live and work. IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION FOR JOAN, SEND IT TO BUSINESS@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM. JOAN LEE BERKMAN IS A MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT.

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Busted in Ballwin? On the lam in Olivette? Wanted in Warson Woods? If you’re just a little bit of a crook, now’s the time to get off the hook. Municipal courts throughout the metro are participating for the remainder of the year in a holiday ‘abatement’ program, through which anyone with an outstanding warrant may have that warrant recalled and a new court date set—for one cool Benjamin ($100). This program, which is in partnership with the nonprofit Better Family Life, is for nonviolent crimes, mind you. And there are exceptions among the county’s 66 municipalities, so minor miscreants should contact the respective municipal court or check the website just in case their case isn’t included in the amnesty program. Finally, for anyone keeping count, please note that we have not used the word ‘knucklehead’ in this brief. Chesterfield already has gotten some great props thanks to a Spelling Bee champ (well, first runner-up) who hails from there. Now it can lay claim to a Rhodes Scholar, one of only 32 nationwide named this year: Anisha Gururaj, a senior chemical/biological engineering major at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has a perfect academic record, but it’s her other accomplishments that have gathered plaudits. She plans to use the scholarship at Oxford CHESTERFIELD University in England to further her research into developing affordable medical devices. She and three student colleagues have worked on designing a low-cost blood warmer that could save the lives of soldiers who might otherwise die on the field from hypothermia. She published an investigative report on the experience of trauma surgeons following the Boston Marathon bombings. She also founded the M.I.T. chapter of Circle of Women, which works globally to expand secondary education for girls. And lest you think Anisha is all work, she also performs Indian classical dance and served as president of her a cappella singing group. At least when it comes to wine, Scott Monette gives 100 percent. A former CFO in the corporate world, Monette has parlayed his business savvy into 100 Percent Wines, from which every penny of profit goes to help people with disabilities find meaningful work. Monette, of Des Peres, is the

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proud father of Matt, a teenager with disabilities who Monette says “never has a bad day” and inspires him to do more. 100 Percent Wines and its companion foundation, the 100 Percent Wine Project, a 501(c)3 organization, were founded this fall and offer a 2013 Sauvignon Blanc and a 2012 red blend from the Lodi region in California. The white was awarded 98 out of 100 points at JustWinePoints.com. The red is a blend of four wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Teroldego. Is your palate amused? The wines are available at Straub’s, Garland Wines, St. Louis Wine Market and The Smokehouse, and can be enjoyed by the glass at The Libertine (Clayton) and The Wolf (Ballwin). And then there was one. Now there’s a solitary Lester’s in St. Louis, the original location at 9906 Clayton Road in Ladue, which opened in 2007. The sports bar had made forays into Chesterfield six years ago and to the Central West End three years back. But the latter two closed last month, within weeks of each other. Lester’s is the brainchild of Lester Miller, a former plastics magnate and current developer who moved heaven and earth, plus $10 million and change, to revamp Busch’s Grove in 2005. He sold that property for a reported $1.5 million in 2008. We weren’t sure whether to characterize this O’Fallon home invasion story as heartbreaking or just plain stupid, but it’s really a little bit of both. A terminally ill cancer patient was victimized by two teens who broke into his house and stole items, including his pain meds and oxygen tanks. Plus alcohol, of course. Police say the perps broke a window with a rock to enter the home, and upon encountering the resident, struck him and pushed him to the floor. He was not seriously hurt and received treatment at the scene. Meanwhile, mug shots show youths who appear amused by all the attention. Disgusting. There was a third suspect, but apparently criminal mischief runs in the family of the two arrested. They are cousins. Some call South Grand, the commercial district that runs south from Arsenal Street at Tower Grove Park, ‘grand’ South Grand. And grand it is. Merchants and restaurateurs responded with equanimity to the chaos that erupted in the street following the announcement that Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson would not be indicted for shooting Michael Brown. The morning after a South Grand pawn shop, drugstore and furniture boutique (at least) were looted, windows of a dozen other shops and restaurants were boarded up. But that morning, the community was out in force, smiling, hugging ... and

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working. Most businesses were open. Neighborhood volunteers carrying brooms swept up any glass left on the sidewalks. And art was the chief reprisal: Murals were painted on the plywood of boarded-up, broken windows. Painters, some of them shop employees, added bold swaths of color and life-affirming words. After the second night and early morning, there was no evidence of more hooliganism. In contrast to the Dec. 8 New Yorker cover depicting an incomplete Arch, one side black, the other white, the painting on a boarded-up post office window depicted black and white hands clasped at the top. Rooster was a veritable art gallery, with the exhortation, ‘Break eggs, not windows’ on the plywood sheets covering one side. A fleur-delis appeared next to the front door, perhaps borrowed from the City of St. Louis flag—two rivers converging into one—painted nearby. Replacing the flag’s fleur de lis was a peace sign. Months ago, probably before Ferguson, signs started appearing in shop windows: ‘A Neighborhood for Everyone … Respect All Voices.’ But clearly, grand South Grand does not acknowledge the voices of those who would use a tragedy to commit crimes of opportunity. Amy Rhodes, the new major gifts officer at Westminster Christian Academy in Town & Country, didn’t have to move her stuff very far. Her previous stint was as director of major and planned gifts at MICDS. Rhodes, a communications major at DePauw University, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the Greencastle, Ind., school in 2004. Prior to her time with MICDS, she worked two years with Crossroads College prep school in the city and three as a territory sales rep for United States Gypsum.

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The winsome wooden reindeer that have populated select locations throughout Webster Groves for the past few years have been joined by snowmen. Let’s just call each of them ‘Heavy’ the Snowman. The reindeer were fashioned from the logs, branches and twigs harvested by city workers, and could be picked up and easily absconded under one arm by anyone unfazed about winding up on Santa’s ‘naughty’ list. But the snowmen are likely to stay put. Each is built with three massive cuts of tree trunk stacked atop one another, perhaps only the heads small enough to fit inside the average fireplace. Many are topped with a hat, a scarf wrapped around the thick neck, and branches reaching out from both sides à la Frosty and his more-spherical brethren. ‘Carrots’ carved of wood and painted orange jut out of faces, whose other features (eyes and mouth) appear to be created from walnut shells and other suitable found objects;

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no coal (or charcoal) was evident. Since they certainly won’t melt, Webster’s sturdy snowmen will probably stay put until muscle-bound workers, let’s hope aided by heavy equipment, hoist them into a truck bed. But many, apparently, already have been unclad. Grinchly folks without the holiday spirit, much less respect for snowmanity, have made off with a scarf here and a hat there. Humbug!

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The nonprofit works to prevent infant mortality and neglect by providing pregnant women and families with young infants with in-home nursing visits and critically needed baby items.

MEET JANE McLAUGHLIN

BY KARYN MEYER

OF ST. LOUIS | VOLUNTEER

Q| HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A VOLUNTEER? A| About three years. Q| WHAT MADE YOU INTERESTED IN THIS PARTICULAR CAUSE? A| I worked as an R.N. in hospitals when I was younger and later at OB/GYN offices for nearly 25 years. When I retired, I wanted to volunteer in some capacity. Honestly, I hadn’t heard of Nurses for Newborns; I found out about it when I was searching online for opportunities. I love babies and thought this was a great way to help them out. I always tell my old co-workers to refer any mothers they know who need assistance to Nurses for Newborns because it is such a great organization. Q| WHAT KIND OF VOLUNTEER WORK ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? A| There is a group of about six of us who go in every Monday to help with whatever needs to get done. We have all become great friends and really enjoy working with each other. We sort through all the donations, wash clothes if needed, and make packages for new moms that include items like clothes, diapers, bottles and formula. The nurses always tell us that the expressions on the faces of these moms when they get their packages is priceless. The nurses are the true heroes. They go above and beyond the call of duty and really do whatever it takes to get these women what they need. We provide clothing for siblings, too. We try to take care of as many children who need it as we can.

IN THE WORDS OF NURSES FOR NEWBORNS: “Jane is a longtime volunteer who, even though she has bad knees and walks slowly, comes every week to make certain donated clothing is cleaned to be sent out to the babies we serve.” is a proud sponsor of the T&S Reaching Out awards

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Q| IF YOU COULD DO ANYTHING FOR THE ORGANIZATION, WHAT WOULD IT BE? A| I would just make sure it had all the fundraising help necessary to continue supplying its services. There is such a need for people who can’t afford the basic items we offer. I wish Nurses for Newborns had the means to take care of every baby in the area who would otherwise go without.

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FRONT ROW: Hon. Jeanne Kirkton, Nanci A. Bobrow, CEO Melinda Ohlemiller, board president Teri Murray, Linda Dougherty, Donna Erbs. MIDDLE ROW: Suzanne Marshall-Caby, Jennifer Funk, Lynn Schenck, Eileen Hamburg, Sherry Moschner, Genie Mueller, Wendy Faust. BACK ROW: Lance Greunke, Dan Green, Rich Gallaher, Mike Taylor. Not pictured: Kyle Attarian, Chris Carter, Laura Ellenhorn, Hon. Patrick Dougherty, Gregg Lemley, Regina McWilliams, Thomas Shaner, Denise Campbell Whitener and Sen. Eric Schmitt KNOW A STANDOUT VOLUNTEER? NOMINATE THEM TO BE FEATURED AT TOWNANDSTYLE.COM/REACHINGOUTAWARDS OR EMAIL TELLUS@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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1 | SAINT LOUIS BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER

Saint Louis Ballet presents The Nutcracker in grand style at The Touhill Dec. 18 through 23. Combine this holiday tradition with Sugarplum Fairy luncheons and new Nutcracker dinners. Tickets at 314.516.4949 or touhill.org. Touhill Performing Arts Center 314.516.4949 | touhill.org

2 | JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. LOUIS— WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY

Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Women’s Philanthropy is bringing together local Jewish women clergy for an insightful program on Jan. 13, 2015, for the first time in recent history. Visit womensphilanthropystl.org/womenclergy for more information. 12 Millstone Campus Drive | 314.432.0020 | womensphilanthropystl.org Pictured: Julie Gibbs, Vicki Singer, Laura Fields, Sherry Shuman

Near death in a licensed dog breeding facility. Rescued by the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force. Lovingly nursed back to health.

3 | COVENANT HOUSE MISSOURI

Help support homeless and at-risk youth. Join honorary hosts Lou and Jackie Brock for the seventh annual stan Musial Hall of Fame Gala, Jan. 24, 2015, at the Four Seasons. 2727 N. Kingshighway Blvd. | 314.533.2241 | covenanthousemo.org

4 | HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI

During December, pet adopters will receive 20 $1 Holiday Santa Paws Scratchers tickets from the Missouri Lottery. Details at hsmo.org. 1201 Macklind Ave. | 314.647.8800 | hsmo.org

5 | BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS

Give the gift of music. Make memories with your family at the Christmas Candlelight Concert 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23 in the festive ambience of Powell Hall. 3547 Olive St., Ste. 120 | 314.534.1700 | bachsociety.org

6 | AMERICAN DANCE TROUPE

American Dance Troupe is a nonprofit that offers young dancers an opportunity to perform all forms of dance in a concert format. This year’s production, Come And See The Show, is Jan. 10 and 11 at Skip Viragh Center for the Arts Theatre, 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Tickets are $15 each at the door. Discount group tickets are available by phone. 801 Charter Commons | 636.227.2362 | americandancetroupe.org

7 | EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

Interested in granting holiday wishes for a child, youth or family this year? Epworth matches wish-granters with nearly 1,000 individuals each year. Visit epworth.org for more information. 110 N. Elm Ave. | 314.961.5718 | epworth.org

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PLUS! Purchase your tickets to Saint Louis Ballet’s popular Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheons or the new Nutcracker Dinners. ALL TICKETS

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PHOTO: COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON

Christmas Candlelight Concert

BACK TALK A NEW KIND OF ADVICE COLUMN by raschelle burton & patty hannum I AM A MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN AND I WANT TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS. I HAVE PLENTY OF OLD FRIENDS, BUT SOMETIMES I FIND THEM A LITTLE BORING AND THINK IT WOULD BE FUN TO MEET SOME NEW PEOPLE. I JUST DON’T KNOW HOW TO DO IT. SUGGESTIONS? Photo: Kris Bueltmann, bbmphoto.com

—SILVER AND GOLD

A. Dennis Sparger, Music Director and Conductor

oin the Bach Society chorus and orchestra for Handel’s Messiah, highlighting solos by soprano Jane Jennings, mezzo soprano Debra Hillabrand and tenor Don Frazure. Festive carols, a magical candlelight processional and special guests, the St. Louis Children’s Choirs, all combine to make this an unforgettable family holiday experience.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014 7:30 p.m. Powell Hall 718 North Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103

For tickets, visit www.bachsociety.org or call 314•534•1700

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PATTY: I am holding back all my snarky comments like, “Are you sure you aren’t the boring one?”, “What are we, match.com for friends?”and “Isn’t this a skill set you learned in pre-K?” Then I realized that four short years ago I made a New Year’s Resolution to make new friends, so I would just be mocking myself. Raschelle is a new friend. We didn’t know each other four years ago until a mutual friend introduced us and I made a snotty comment and Raschelle was not insulted. That’s how you make a new friend. No actually, it requires a little more effort than that. Start slow, suggest coffee, then lunch and the next thing you know you will be doing vodka shots. Right, Raschelle? RASCHELLE: Well actually, why go slow? I say jump right in. Kids don’t wait and have coffee and take it slow (that’s for dating, FYI). Plus, the true story of how Patty and I became friends is this: We were at a cocktail hour and there were several sets of sisters in attendance and Patty leaned over and said, “Let’s tell them all we are sisters!” We did, and we laughed every time. It just never got old. Look, kids meet, say, ‘Wanna be friends?’ and either agree to the friendship or not. No trial period. Remember, friends are God’s way of apologizing for our families. So, why wait?

I DREAD THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR ONE REASON: MY HUSBAND’S FAMILY. THEY USE IT AS A TIME TO AIR PAST GRIEVANCES AND DIRTY LAUNDRY. I JUST WANT A PEACEFUL DINNER WITH NO DRAMA. HOW CAN I GET THEM TO PUT THE PAST BEHIND THEM AND MOVE FORWARD? —NO DRAMA FOR THIS MAMA

PATTY: Oh, you want the Hallmark version of the holidays and your husband’s family wants the The Real Housewives of St. Louis version? First, repeat after me, “I can’t fix crazy.” And then, “I can put up with anything for one evening.” Repeat those over and over again until the holiday season is complete. Your husband’s family likes their dynamic. If they didn’t they would have changed. You can’t fix it so don’t bother trying. RASCHELLE: You know whose crazy you can fix? Yours! That’s right. Everyone knows that the definition of crazy is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Are you with me yet? You see, I think you going to the holiday celebrations over and over and expecting something different is the real crazy in this drama. So here’s a little wisdom: quit expecting anything other than what it’s going to be. Give up wanting a peaceful dinner. Give up going for peace. Remember in that amazing movie, Elf, when Buddy says, “I just like to smile, smiling’s my favorite.” Yeah, just do that. >> PATTY HANNUM IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW FRIENDS BUT PREFERS SKIPPING THE COFFEE AND LUNCH AND MOVING DIRECTLY TO THE VODKA. >> RASCHELLE BURTON LOVES BUDDY.

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THE GATESWORTH HUMS WITH ACTIVITY ALL YEAR ROUND, but pulls out the stops during the holidays. Hallways ring with the joyful sounds of laughing grandkids and Victorian carolers. The award-winning kitchen creates sumptuous champagne brunches and Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve specialties, and the dining rooms bustle with family and friends. A ceiling-high Christmas tree glitters at the entrance, and wreaths, garlands and lights twinkle everywhere. But the festive atmosphere doesn’t end at the community’s common areas. Residents bring their own traditions to The Gatesworth, decorating their apartments with cherished family mementos. Shirley Ernst used to own The Inner Circle, a boutique in the Central West End next to Saks Fifth Avenue and Montaldo’s. “The shop had 12 windows, and I decorated them all for the holidays,” recalls Ernst, who gives her age as “I’d like to be 25 years younger.” She decorated at home, too, buying six new ornaments every year, two for each child. When Ernst’s husband passed away, she stopped decorating. “But I got back into it when I moved to The Gatesworth a couple of years ago,” she says. “He once gave me a small Christmas tree, with angels, flowers and gold ribbons. He’d want me to enjoy it.” Come the holidays, that tree occupies a tabletop in the cozy apartment she shares with Kiki, a 14-year-old Yorkie who, like Ernst, is full of life and energy. She hangs stockings, including one for Kiki, from an etagere. “Holidays are about family and friends,” Ernst says. “I’m thankful for my children and grandchildren, but many of my old friends have passed away. Fortunately, I’ve made new friends at The Gatesworth.” She and her companions play bridge, watch movies and take exercise classes together. “And several of us are organizing a holiday talent show!” she adds. “The people who work here are caring and warm. I picked the right place. I’m lucky to be here.” Charles and June Brown have fond memories of dining on Christmas Eve at The Cheshire Inn, Bevo Mill or Stan Musial and Biggie’s, followed by midnight Mass at St. Gerard Majella Church in Kirkwood. “When we moved to The Gatesworth five years ago, we brought our favorite wreath, a tabletop tree, some ornaments, and two handmade nativity sets given to us a couple of pieces each Christmas by a dear friend,” Charles Brown says. The wreath, covered with dried moss, star-shaped shells and off-white satin ribbons, now hangs on their apartment door. Brown, who worked for his family’s wholesale meat business, appreciates fine cuisine. “The food at The Gatesworth is always outstanding, but the kitchen outdoes itself during the holidays, ” he says. “They have an amazing Christmas buffet with everything you could want, and they’ll gladly recreate your favorite holiday treats. There are carolers and musicians everywhere. It’s a cheerful, happy time that brings back many wonderful memories—and makes new ones.” THE GATESWORTH IS LOCATED AT ONE MCKNIGHT PLACE. PICTURED ON THE COVER: JUNE AND CHARLES BROWN. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.993.0111 OR VISIT THEGATESWORTH.COM. COVER DESIGN: THE GATESWORTH | COVER PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

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121 Hunter Ave Suite 201 | 314.657.2100 | townandstyle.com My grandfather, Frederick Kirsch, made soap in a large, black kettle over an open fire. He mixed lard, lye and water and, with a long instrument, stirred nearly the entire day. After two days of cooling, he removed the soap and cut it into bars. My grandmother, Emma Kirsch, used the soap for laundry, which she hung out in the bright sunshine and admired her sparkling, clean clothes. —Margaret Rambo

My Grandpa Emil Ehrlacher was a health inspector for St. Louis County, and one of his duties was to check the school refrigerators to make sure the milk was kept at the correct temperature. A few times a year, he would stop by my grade school at lunchtime and sit at the table with me. Before I went out to recess, Grandpa would push up my sleeve to draw a train. If you wanted to go to the circus, the cars would be drawn with circus animals. If you wanted to go to the candy store, the cars would contain candy canes and lollipops. Or if it was Christmastime, he’d draw Santa driving the train, and the cars would be full of wrapped gifts! —Joan Rapp

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I grew up around cars and was doomed to become a motorhead. When I was about 5, my grandfather, John Stoff Sr., was no longer licensed to drive, but for some reason he bought a retired ambulance—a 1956 or '57 Ford station wagon. He lived on a large, open piece of land and gave me my first driving lesson. I was too small to reach the pedals, but I sat on his lap and worked the steering wheel as we drove around. I don’t think we were supposed to tell my parents, and I never did! —Rick Stoff

Every Christmas Eve, my motherin-law carried on the ‘Christmas Hunt’ tradition started by her mother. The grandkids take turns reading clues that lead them stomping, clapping, singing and laughing through the house. The final clue leads them to their presents. —Sue Dierberg

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WHAT | Boutique, Luncheon & Fashion Show WHERE | Union Station WHY | To support the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at SSM Cardinal

ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA by margaret rambo WHAT | Red Velvet Ball with Lang Lang WHERE | Powell Symphony Hall WHY | To support our city’s symphonic cultural jewel and further

its educational programs WHO | Music director David Robertson, co-chairs Thriess and Lynn Britton, concertmaster David and Miran Halen, maestro Leonard and Cindy Slatkin, sponsors and guests. HIGHLIGHTS | The resounding performances of pianist Lang Lang and the SLSO directed by Robertson

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Glennon Children’s Medical Center and honor Tina Niemann, devoted sponsor, who passed away June 14, 2013 WHO | Executive director Sandy Koller, Guild president Ginny Hartman, co-chairs Kathy Birchfield and Michelle Zarrilli, dedicated members of the Glennon Guild, and sponsors HIGHLIGHTS | Tim Niemann’s loving tribute to his mother and a fabulous fashion show emceed by Anne Allred of KSDK

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SAINT LOUIS FASHION FUND by charles barnes WHAT | Saint Louis Fashion Fund Gala WHERE | Union Station WHY | Honoring award recipients Karlie Kloss and Derek Blasberg

during a fundraiser for Saint Louis Fashion Fund. The Fund supports the city’s growing fashion industry through Saint Louis Fashion Week, specifically its Emerging Designer Competition, and by bringing valuable projects and education to the St. Louis community through industry panels, professional assistance for local designers and fundraising activities for future programs. WHO | Host Fern Mallis, event chairs Anjali and Atul Kamra, dinner chair Jan Goldstein, Fashion Fund chair Susan Sherman, and executive board members Sharon Tucci, Tania Beasley-Jolly and Elizabeth Tucker HIGHLIGHTS | DJ Nicole Rose, interesting fashions and a dinner auction

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WHAT | Friends of Wings Butterfly Bash WHERE | St. Louis City Hall WHY | Friends of Wings provides fundraising support and grows

awareness for the BJC Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care program WHO | Executive director Barbara Westland, honorees Nicole DiMartini and Stephanie Schnuck HIGHLIGHTS | Auction, including butterflies signed by celebrities; music, and dinner provided by several local restaurants

KIDS ROCK CANCER by bill barrett

WHAT | Kids Rock Cancer Salon Series WHERE | Sterling Bank, Chesterfield WHY | Sterling Bank is a sponsor of Maryville University’s Kids

Rock Cancer program, in which staff visit children’s hospitals and help make young patients a star for the day. WHO | Tom Eschen, VP of Advancement at Maryville University, Ken Poteet, chairman and CEO of Sterling Bank HIGHLIGHTS | Music by Brian Owens, a performance by 9-yearold patient Ari Dougan

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WHAT | 50th anniversary gala WHERE | Saint Louis Club WHY | To celebrate 50 years of elegance as one of the foremost

private dining clubs in the St. Louis area WHO | Club president Carl B. Barnes welcomed guests, and Dr. William F. Sasser served as gala chair. HIGHLIGHTS | Cocktails, a sumptuous dinner, and live performances by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, The Charles Glenn Band and pianist Peter Schankman

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WHAT | Ped-A-Palooza: The Art of Living WHERE | Randall Gallery WHY | To honor Trailnet’s outgoing CEO, Ann Rivers Mack, who

joined the team in 2000 WHO | Incoming executive director Ralph Pfremmer was officially welcomed into the organization; Rene Knott, KSDK anchor, served as emcee. HIGHLIGHTS | Live entertainment, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and catching a glimpse of the creative, cyclingmeets-formal attire theme.

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Casey & Devoti, a St. Louis-based personal injury firm, continued its commitment to the Gateway Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by sponsoring the 12th Annual Wine Opener fundraiser. The event drew a crowd of nearly 400 and raised more than $68,000. PICTURED: MATT DEVOTI, LAUREN RUSSO, MATT AND BECKY CASEY

BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE

At the annual Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis ‘Evening of Hope’ celebration, more than $400,000 was raised to sustain the programs, which currently help nearly 75 young people through college preparatory, access and completion services.

BUSINESS BANK OF ST. LOUIS

The Business Bank of St. Louis raised more than $11,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri at its annual ‘Bowl for Kids’ Sake’ event. This is the third year the bank has been a corporate sponsor.

ST. PATRICK CENTER

Brenda Warner, wife of former Rams quarterback Kurt Warner and a former Marine, distributed coats to former veterans who are clients of St. Patrick Center. The event was part of Warners’ Warm-Up, a coat drive that the Warner’s First Things First Foundation has sponsored for 14 years with Operation Food Search.

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Shelley Donaho was awarded the 2014 Community Service Award sponsored by Commerce Bank. A grant of $5,000 was given in Donaho’s name to the Carol House Quick Fix Pet Clinic. PICTURED: FRANCIS FANARA, SHELLEY DONAHO, DARRYL COLLINS

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SHOP P. ALLEN BEAUTY. DESIGN. P. ALLEN STYLE. A collection of beautiful and nature-inspired products for the home and garden. F5 COVER STORY – The Fur Boutique

[ leisure ] F6 ON THE TABLE – Old Standard Fried Chicken F8 TRAVEL - Poland F12 APRONOMICS - Anthony Lyons of SSM Cardinal Glennon Medical Center F13 HOSTING AT HOME – New Year’s Eve Party F14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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THE FUR BOUTIQUE, LOCATED INSIDE GIDDYUP JANE AT 9670 CLAYTON ROAD IN LADUE, FEATURES THE LATEST TRENDS AS WELL AS CLASSIC LOOKS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.401.0317 OR 314.453.4966. St. LouiS’ FineSt Furrier

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TRUST & QUALITY THE FUR BOUTIQUE

by stephanie zeilenga

AS MANAGER OF A FUR SALON for more than 20 years, Ann Hurth built a loyal clientele based on her experience, customer service, and eye for style and quality. Ready for a change, she left that position nearly two years ago, unsure of what to do next. Then her phone started ringing. “I got calls from dozens of former clients, asking for advice about fur or how to find a style that wasn’t available in St. Louis,” Hurth says. When the calls kept coming, she realized no one else was filling the niche she’d vacated. So, joined by former colleague and fur buyer Georgene Frazier, Hurth started a business out of her home. Last fall, she held a trunk show at GiddyUp Jane in Ladue. “The response was so great and the demand so high, we knew we were on to something,” Hurth says. To meet that demand and better serve customers, Hurth recently opened The Fur Boutique inside GiddyUp Jane. “We wanted a brick-and-mortar location before the holiday shopping season started,” she says. “We also wanted to offer clients a place where their furs can be cleaned, stored, repaired and restyled by a top furrier.” The boutique features the latest trends as well as classic looks. “Our selection is unrivaled in style and quality, and that’s what sets us apart from the competition,” Hurth says. These aren’t the heavy brown coats your grandmother used to wear for special occasions only, she adds. “Today’s furs are lightweight and versatile, taking you from a football game to a night on the town with ease. They’re elegant, but with a contemporary twist.” Vividly colored fur is still going strong, Hurth says. “Deep ruby, burgundy, emerald green and sapphire are in demand, as are bold prints and patterns.” Also trending

GEORGENE FRAZIER AND ANN HURTH OF THE FUR BOUTIQUE

is a playful mix of textures and trims, such as sheared fur paired with fuller pelts. Fur vests add panache to everything from jeans to work-appropriate tailored skirts. Jackets with sporty details, including motorcycle jackets, are popular, as are short capes with sable and chinchilla trim, reversible belted coats, and trench coats lined with sheared mink. “And luxurious fur blankets in sheared beaver and mink are a hot holiday gift item, especially with the increasing trend toward year-round outdoor rooms,” she notes. “They’re one-size-fits-all, and they’re reasonably priced.” Starting a new business is always a risk, Hurth admits. “But Georgene and I have built so many wonderful relationships over the years. Reputation is everything in this town. People trust us, and they respect our premier approach to fur, fashion and quality.” When clients spend good money on merchandise, they want more than the latest glamorous styles, she adds. “They want craftsmanship, they want something that lasts. I refuse to carry anything I can’t stand behind 100 percent. I can’t think of a better town to do business in than St. Louis, or a more exciting way to start the new year.”

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[ ON THE TABLE ] by jonathan carli | photos by bill barrett

[ OLD STANDARD FRIED CHICKEN ] 1621 tower grove ave. | 314.899.9000

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

Down-home chicken shack

THE CHEF |

Ben Poremba

THE PRICES |

$5 to $15 starters $12 to $34 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Fried Chicken, Betty Meade’s Cream Corn, Biscuits & Breads, Peanut Hummus

BEN POREMBA’S LATEST RESTAURANT,

catty-corner to his other two (Elaia and Olio), zooms in on the quintessential comfort food: fried chicken. Seems he’s set his mind to finding the perfect blend of moist, juicy meat and crisp, seasoned crust—and he’s pretty much achieved it. The fried chicken—the only entree offered, period— is indeed delicious, made more so by a smattering of family-style ‘trimmings’ that smack of Southern home cooking. The chicken is offered by the piece, à la carte, or by the half ($18) or whole ($34). I like the concept, as it encourages you to have a shared meal: tables were ordering baskets of chicken and diving right in. Trimmings come in small ramekins for $5 each, with lids to seal in heat, and include smothered greens, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet and sour red cabbage, cole slaw, cream corn and salt-baked sweet potatoes. The corn was a favorite, and the cabbage and greens were both good. The sweet potatoes were too sweet

(they had a marshmallow topping) for my taste. The slaw was good, though, with its dotting of sweet corn and vinegar-based dressing. The starter menu is big, so there are plenty of options. Don’t miss the biscuit platter ($8), an assortment of fresh-baked biscuits (both flaky and fluffy) and corn breads. It comes with a choice of three butters, jellies and jams—and the assortment is tantalizing, to say the least (molasses-pecan, pistachio-mint, burnt orange marmalade and others). Also stellar is the peanut hummus, which comes with fiery roasted red peppers piled into a center mound and has an earthier flavor and texture than its chickpea counterpart. Deviled eggs, called Charlotte’s Mother’s Dressed Eggs ($8), were pretty darn good. They elevated the prosaic egg (just like Poremba has elevated the prosaic chicken) to a near art form. Made with homemade mayo that had an oilier consistency than the bottled version, they were very nicely ‘dressed’ with house-

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GHERKINS | A condiment vegetable, these are small pickled cucumbers. STONE FRUIT | Fruits with one large pit in the center, like peaches, plums and cherries. They’re

usually summer fruits, and many come from California.

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and water.

with sugar

>> ben poremba WHY FRIED CHICKEN? It’s very tasty and hard to find good-quality fried chicken in the area

YOUR INSPIRATION FOR THE SOUTHERN HOME STYLE DISHES?

[ aftertaste ]

From traveling around the South

>>I love seeing Ben Poremba bring such good food to that tiny corner in Shaw! There are awesome

I did. I wanted to make it feel rustic, simple and home-built

cocktails, and the fried chicken was just as good the next day. Between the chicken, the homemade breads and the rich sides, come prepared to splurge!

—MEREDITH B. OF ST. LOUIS

>>This place is fun. There is a down-home vibe, and I think what they’ve done with this corner of the city is cool.

—DARLENE B. OF LADUE

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pickled slivers of gherkins, jalapeno peppers and orange bell peppers. The effect was fascinating, offering a stimulating medley of flavors. As for the place, it is a transformed gas station, with the bar where the car bays would have been and most of the booths/tables in the back of the garage. Poremba has kept the garage ambience, with the big retractable door at one end of the bar, which is also the waiting area. The walls are painted brick with wood framing studs all around the interior, including the ceiling. So you feel like you’re in an unfinished room—or a chicken coop. The whole concept, from decor to menu, is pretty cool: Southern home cooking, roughed-in decor, communal eating, and chickens that come from Miller Poultry in northern Indiana, where they’re raised humanely on an all-vegetable, drug-free diet and are hormone-and antibiotic-free. My one complaint is the $5 charged for a soft drink in a 6-ounce Tom Collins glass. Really?

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WHO CREATED THE HOMESPUN DECOR?

ANY PLANS TO EXPAND THE MENU?

There are other foods on the menu besides chicken, but overall this is a restaurant dedicated to fried chicken

LEISURE

FACES OF] 2014 What made this person stand out in 2014?

Gladys Manion Real Estate LORI WOODWARD VICE PRESIDENT

Lori started at Gladys Manion 18 years ago with no background in real estate but with a willingness to learn. She has embraced this company and seamlessly manages to keep everything running smoothly even when emotions run high. We are blessed to have her! 8227 Maryland Ave. | 314.721.4755 gladysmanion.com

Laura McCarthy Real Estate

JOAN SCHNOEBELEN AND MEGAN ROWE

Joan and Megan are honored to be included in Faces of 2014. This creative, high-energy team specializes in the central corridor and will close at $34 million in 2014. They co-listed Laura McCarthy’s highest 2014 sale at $3.5 million and will close 43 units with an average sale price over $800,000. 314.569.1177 | 314.378.4077 314.406.0005 | lauramccarthy.com

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty RONNA POHLMAN SALES ASSOCIATE

This past year of sales has been distinctive for Ronna, particularly because of the variety of homes she’s sold. “There is so much available for our buyers. Each neighborhood stands unique from one another, but they all have community in common.” 8301 Maryland Ave., Ste. 100 314.578.3994 | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

23 City Blocks Catering; Lumen Private Event Space and The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s AMANDA BRADHAM-LITTLE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND EVENTS

Opening and branding The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s while also acquiring Lumen Private Event Space in its portfolio of venues was no easy task, but Amanda has such passion for every detail and the results speak for themselves.

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story and photos by dorothy weiner In Poland, Krakow is always spelled with a K because, the legend goes, a fierce dragon lived under the city’s magnificent Wawel Castle and ate five damsels every week until a young shepherd named Krak tricked him by feeding him poisoned lamb instead. That made the dragon so thirsty, he crawled into the Vistula, the river that has defined Krakow and so many other Polish cities, and drank until he exploded. Now that’s the kind of fairy tale Polish children grow up with, and it explains a lot, including why Polish cities have such severe-looking churches and castles. This is a country of wrought iron doors and Gothic spires, not rosy cherubs and colorful frescoes. But that’s understandable, given its history as a crossroads in the crossfire. When Poland wasn’t fighting off the Teutonic Knights, the Prussians, the Tatars and the Swedes, it was trying to fend off the Russians or the Austrians. And then there’s The Partition, 123 years when it didn’t exist as Poland at all (1795 to 1918). Visiting today offers a new perspective on a country Americans tend to know very little about, other than its dark World War II history. And even that is incomplete, typically seen only from the vantage point of victors in that conflict. But during an Insight Vacations tour called Highlights of Poland, we spent 10 days touring with local guides who made it clear that Poles are very much affected by the national pain of their history. In recent memory, that meant invasion and subjugation by the Nazis—including the deaths of 3 million gentile Poles—followed by 45 years of Soviet repression. And that doesn’t even touch on the more

ancient wrongs, or the loss of an entire Jewish population that had existed and thrived there for 600 years. Krakow, where our trip started, is both a modern and ancient city, with a well-preserved medieval Old Town of street vendors (the Rynek Glowny), the walled Wawel Castle, the royal cathedral (site of coronations), St. Mary’s Basilica (complete with a live bugler at 6 p.m. every day), and a town hall tower dating to the 13th century. If you did nothing in Krakow except wander around this Old Market Square, you

would absorb all the charm of old Eastern Europe. Now if you’re thinking, ‘what charm?’ you’ve never seen the photos. It’s in the uneven cobblestone streets, the 14th century trading route still so evident in the arched porticoes of Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), and the square’s church, where worshippers are always welcome, but tourists have limited access. And it’s still a city largely without Starbucks and other Western exports, making a stroll anywhere a cultural experience. The language isn’t even remotely phonetic, so window shopping is the best way to find what you want. Poland is a surprisingly big country, but there are several good day trips from Krakow, if you land there, including the Wieliczka salt mine. Formerly owned by the Polish kings, this mine provided 25 percent of the royal wealth. Started in 1288, it was in operation until the late 1990s, even during the Nazi occupation, when it was the site of forced Jewish labor. It became a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1978. In addition to the fascination of being more than 1,000 feet underground, the mine offers a glimpse into the dark and dangerous world of mining, where flooding from underground water and explosions from the buildup of methane gas have killed so many. A highlight is the many bas relief figures and statues—constructed of salt—throughout the underground corridors. Back in Krakow, don’t pass up the chance to walk around the old Jewish quarter, Kazimierz, where the pulse of Jewish life is still detectable. Even though the city’s Jewish population is greatly diminished (to a few hundred from 60,000), there is a resurgence of interest in Jewish culture there. You can easily find Jewish-style restaurants and klezmer music, neither necessarily owned/operated by Jews, and signs to follow for a walking tour of the neighborhood’s Jewish buildings, including numerous synagogues. The old orthodox synagogue still exists

on one side of the square—although it had been used as a stable by Nazi governor Hans Frank during the occupation— and there is a small, new Jewish Community Center. From Krakow (pronounced Kra-kouf in Polish), our Insight tour took us south toward the Slovakian border, where Poland and Slovakia share the scenic Tatra Mountains, the highest range in the Carpathians. There, we spent the night

in Zakopane, a resort town in the highlands renowned for its carved-wood, Alpine-style chalets. The mountain folk are called Gorals, and they have their own dialect, music, food and dress, all of which we got to experience firsthand during an evening at Bakowa Zohylina Wyznio a mountain dining lodge that was covered, wall-to-wall, with mounted animals indigenous to the region (including bear, wolf and lynx).

OPPOSITE PAGE: Poznan Town Square, Kazimierz street sign in Krakow. THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Mariasta Street in Gdansk, Building in Wroclaw, roadside buffet, Poznan ‘Bamberka’ statue, Zakopane cheese cart

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Malbork Castle near Gdansk, Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Memorial, inside Malbork Castle, Warsaw old town square, Auschwitz

But there is no rest for the weary, and that includes tourists trying to see a country the size of New Mexico in eight days. After tasting the distinctive sheep’s milk oscypek cheese and a visit to the stunning Papal sanctuary at Krzeptowki built in thanks after Pope John Paul II’s near-assassination, we were back on the road, headed for Oswiecim (Ash-vee-shem), better known by its German name, Auschwitz. It required every bit of our half-day tour to take in the chilling horror of the guard towers, the railroad tracks, the double rows of barbed-wire fencing and the sickening sardonic sign that greets all who enter: Arbeit Macht Frei (work makes you free). Our next stop, Wroclaw (Vratz-waf) was the first of three cities in a row that illustrated the determination of the Polish people to rebuild their historic medieval city centers. A college town, Wroclaw—like Poznan and Torun after it—has a colorful cobblestoned town square with statuary, elegant fourstory homes butted up against each other and elaborately frescoed exteriors. Since a portion of these towns, which run along a historic medieval trade route, were destroyed

by either the Germans or the Russians, they have been lovingly restored by the Poles based on pre-war photographs and paintings. Next, Gdansk, a famously wealthy trading city on the Baltic Sea, is rich with history also. It is the home of Lech Walesa, leader of the Solidarity movement that ultimately eroded the USSR, and the site where WWII began, when Hitler invaded under the pretense of ‘reclaiming’ the city (known as Danzig in German). Two days here allowed time to explore those historic roots, and to walk the charming Mariasta Street with its architectural stoops and amber street vendors. Our tour ended in Warsaw, the city that rose, literally, from the ashes of WWII, when 85 percent of the city was leveled on orders from Hitler. He was incensed by two heroic rebellions: the Warsaw Ghetto uprising of 1943 and the Warsaw Uprising by the Polish resistance Home Army a year later. Now a modern center of business and commerce, the city retains Old World charm among the skyscrapers: in Lazienki Park, the recreated Main Market Square, Wilanow Palace and the Chopin fountain, a memorial to the city’s most recognized native son.

Amber jewelry is everywhere, so you are bound to see something you like. And colorful patterned pottery is also indigenous, as are many vodkas, like the honey-flavored Krupnik and the signature Zubrowka Bison Grass. Prices in this country, in general, are very reasonable. You’ll be surprised by how far the dollar goes.

If you’re here for at least a week, try to get to the various regions, as Poland has lowlands, seaside and mountains. Gdansk and Sopot are resort areas in the north, on the Baltic Sea. Zakopane is a ski town south in the Tatra mountains, and you shouldn’t miss Krakow, Warsaw and Gniezno, all onetime capitals of Poland. Insight Tours (insighttours.org) offers excellent value and itineraries: the coaches are roomy, the tour leaders are knowledgeable and the accommodations are first-class.

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Part of the charm is the homogeneity of Poland’s food. American and other cuisine is uncommon here, so enjoy the sausages, beet root soup (borscht), pierogi, mushroom soup (grzybowa), zurek (sour rye soup), marinated herring and other specialties. The food is heavy, but remember that the big meal, obiad, is traditionally eaten in the middle of the day, around 2 p.m., not at ‘suppertime.’

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Insight Tours had us mostly in American hotel chains like Hilton, Sheraton and Radisson, which I highly recommend. Standards here are much different from what we’re used to, and only four- and five-star hotels like these provide the comforts Westerners expect.

AUTOMOTIVE

Pushing Boundaries: The All-New Hyundai Genesis and Equus

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top for a moment and think about life’s pursuits. It’s all about perception, right? Whether perceived status, intelligence, or success, we are driven to create for ourselves an image of our ideal selves – to shape the way others see us. To create the best lives possible for ourselves and those closest to us. But what might hold considerable value to one person may not carry the same weight with another. Everything we do in life means something different from everyone else’s vantage point. Instead of placating others to win their favor, indulge yourself with what you actually want – even if you want everything. Allow us to introduce you to the premium lineup from Mungenast Hyundai – the 2014 Equus and all-new 2015 Genesis sedan. Both are here to challenge your perception of pure, unadulterated luxury. Everything you want, nothing you don’t – and more you’ll soon wonder how you ever lived without. Uncompromising craftsmanship and attention to detail, premium design and feel with a profound sense of dynamism and purpose are what you will discover in both of these elegant vehicles. The 2014 Hyundai Equus offers the same level of luxury one would expect from competing models that can easily cost $100,000 or more. A car to drive, or to be driven in, the Equus can be yours for $499 per month for 36 months with $3,999 due at lease signing. And with our signature Equus Concierge Service, if you can’t come to us, we’ll bring the car to your home or office for a private demonstration. Should your vehicle require service, simply call us at Mungenast Hyundai, and we will valet your Equus to and from our dealership and you will

be lent an Equus of ours to drive while yours is being serviced. Between the opulence the Equus affords and the premium, first-class experience we offer for it, your friends will think you’ve spent thousands more – but the fact that you didn’t will simply be our little secret. Genesis is all-new for 2015 and returns with more aggressive styling, advanced technology, the latest passive and active safety features and available HTRAC all-wheel drive. In fact, the Genesis is the first rear-wheel drive luxury sedan to earn the IIHS’s highest honor of Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional Automatic Emergency Braking. Hyundai recognizes that wearable technology is the future, and

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by stephanie zeilenga | photos by bill barrett ORIGINALLY HAILING FROM COUNTY TIPPERARY, Ireland, Anthony Lyons has firmly entrenched himself in the St. Louis food scene. His current gig as executive chef at SSM Cardinal Glennon tasks him with much more than providing inventive, scrumptious meals—he also has to make sure the hospital’s patients, workers and visitors have access to food that is as delicious as it is nutritious. Lyon’s career began in Ireland, where he attended culinary school. He landed in St. Louis in 1994 and filled his resume with stints at some of the toniest country clubs in the city, including Greenbriar Hills, University Club, Old Warson, St. Albans and Forest Hills. He was honored in 2012 as chef of the year by the American Culinary Federation’s Chefs de Cuisine St. Louis, a nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering education, certification and camaraderie within the culinary community that Lyons now heads as chapter president. “We’re trying to keep St. Louis’ culinary standards high and promote young chefs, as well as established chefs,” he says. Lyons’ approach to cooking is simple: Use the best ingredients possible. “In the countryside in Ireland, a lot of what we had access to was organic

products from small farmers and small producers,” he says. “There’s not a lot you have to do to quality ingredients but let their essence come out.” But it’s not just taste that chefs at Cardinal Glennon are concerned with: Nutrition matters just as much. The hospital’s food service, run by international company Sodexo, places a heavy emphasis on healthy options, and Lyons and his team have worked to create menu items that have been tweaked so even kids on restrictive diets can partake. “We want the kids to have a choice, instead of us just saying ‘this is what you get,’” Lyons says. “If you’re in a bed for hours each day, there are two things you can control: the TV channel you watch and the food you eat.” And when the occasion arises, Lyons tries to spread some extra joy. “We recently did a special meal for a patient who had just had a transplant,” he recalls. “She had just gotten engaged, so we did a romantic lunch for her and her fiancé.” Cooking at a hospital, as opposed to a restaurant or country club, has called for discipline in a way chefs are unused to, Lyons says. “We have to adhere to the true recipe and not vary it,” he says. “As chefs at a restaurant, we’ll add a little more salt, a little more pepper, and do things to make it to our taste. But here, we also need to promote healthy living.”

[ herb-roasted chicken, seasoned vegetables & red onion marmalade HERB ROASTED CHICKEN 10 chicken breasts 1 t. each kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 2/3 T. each fresh chopped rosemary and parsley 1 T. olive oil >>Rub chicken with oil, sprinkle with seasonings and bake in a 350° F oven for 10 to 12 minutes. RED ONION MARMALADE 3/4 t. canola oil 1/8 t. fresh grated ginger 2 1/4 oz. orange marmalade 2 1/4 t. low-sodium soy sauce 2 oz. sliced red onion 3/4 oz. light brown sugar 3 oz. fresh squeezed orange juice 3/8 t. each cornstarch and water >>Sauté onions and ginger in oil. Add brown sugar, marmalade and soy sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes. Mix together cornstarch and water, add to mixture and cook until thickened. LEMON GARLIC BROCCOLINI 1 3/4 lb. broccolini 1 3/8 T. chopped fresh garlic 1 1/4 oz. lemon juice 1 1/4 oz. olive oil 1 1/2 t. grated lemon zest >>Trim ends from broccolini and blanch in boiling, salted water. Shock in ice water and drain. Heat oil in a pan, add broccolini and garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes. Add lemon zest and juice. Keep warm. ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH & PEARS 1 1/2 lb. fresh butternut squash, peeled and cut 2/3 T. cinnamon 4 pears, peeled, cored and cut in quarters 1/3 t. each fresh ginger and salt 1 1/3 oz. light brown sugar 2/3 t. nutmeg >>Combine all ingredients and roast in a 350° F oven for 15 to 20 minutes. TO SERVE

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>>Slice roasted pears. Place squash on plate, and arrange pears and broccolini nearby. Place roasted chicken over squash, and top with orange marmalade.

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LEISURE

g n i t s AT HOME] o h NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY by stephanie zeilenga

How many times have you gotten all dressed up for a big night on the town for New Year’s Eve, only to feel that the evening didn’t quite live up to the hype? This year, take the pressure off! Invite friends over for a casual appetizer potluck— with a few surprises thrown in for festive cheer. THE FUN EXTRAS

THE DRINKS

Champagne is the classic drink used to toast the new year. Make a game of it by holding a blind champagne testing. Purchase different varieties, including a few bottles of the real deal from France, and have guests vote on their favorites.

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Many people might not want to imbibe the bubbly all night long. Place ice buckets full of different beers around the party area, and have a few bottles of wine at the ready.

THE SCENE

Just because you’re throwing a casual party doesn’t mean you can’t make it festive. String starry twinkle lights around banisters, curtain rods or mirrors for a nice glow.

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Nothing begs for a little reflection like the start of a new year. Have guests write predictions for 2015 on a slip of paper. Read them aloud, and have guests take turns guessing who penned them. For a funnier spin, have people write the most embarrassing or funny thing that happened to them in 2014.

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If youngsters are included, set them up in the basement with games and a few movies. Consider renting a popcorn machine to keep the kiddie snacks flowing.

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Don’t send guests home empty-handed! Purchase mini bottles of champagne and a box of Bissinger’s chocolate-dipped oranges (bissingers.com).

THE EATS

Often, appetizers are the best part of the meal, packing a lot of flavor in small bites, so why prepare a big, elaborate dinner? Ask guests to each bring their favorite appetizer. To ensure there is a good mix of light and heavy options, provide a few crudites platters yourself.

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Guests will likely nibble more heavily at the beginning of the evening, but also might get hungry after the ball drops. If your soiree will stretch into the wee hours, consider pulling out some breakfast-themed bites, such as baked French toast that can be prepared in advance and thrown into the oven shortly before servingw to avoid sending guests home with rumbling stomachs.

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[ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT] [DECEMBER]

by madeline lena

[ ART ] oil paintings by jason bly

Duane Reed Gallery | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday Free | duanereedgallery.com >> Jason Bly combines bright colors, common objects and pure imagination into his oil paintings, merging the real and the artificial. Exhibit open through Jan. 24.

now–1/4 encountering the city: the urban experience in contemporary art

Kemper Art Museum | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday | Free | kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu

now–2/4 at loulou’s door by marco rios

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis | 11a.m.–6 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday | Free | camstl.org

[ MOVIES ] t&s saw it!

HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 >> While it might be too harsh to say that three bumbling idiots end up in deep water Horrible Bosses 2 is, well, horrible, it certainly didn’t live up to the mindless hilarity of the first installment. In fact, a friend who came along commented that the outtakes played during the credits were the funniest part! This time, the three friends, played by Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day, are self-employed, but end up getting ripped off by the investors of their invention. Their solution: a kidnapping/ransom scheme. Needless to say, it doesn’t exactly go as planned, and the

pretty quickly. A terrible script is perhaps mostly to blame for the flaws, because the film is chock-full of big-name stars. Besides the three main characters, this film also has Jennifer Aniston, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey returning to their over-the-top characters of the first movie. And it’s almost criminal to see the talents of the amazing Christoph Waltz, playing one of the bad guys, so wasted here. SHOULD YOU SEE IT? No. —S.Z. VIEWED AT WEHRENBERG RONNIE’S 20 CINEMA

[ ETC. ] 12/13 buck-a-shuck: happy hour with oysters

1–4 p.m. | Whole Foods Town & Country | Free admittance, oysters and beverages for purchase | wholefoodsmarket.com

12/14 hot chocolate 15/5k

7:30 a.m. | Chestnut & 14th streets downtown | $49–$74 | hotchocolate15k.com

now–12/27 chase park plaza annual holiday extravaganza 5–8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 2–4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday | Chase Park Plaza | Free | chaseparkplazablog.com

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1864 st. louis holiday ball

9 a.m.–4 p.m. | The Old Courthouse Free | gattewayarch.com >> Attend morning dance instruction and learn to grace the ballroom just like 1864’s best. Music will play all afternoon as historic characters of St. Louis’ past take to the dance floor.

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>>>12/13 CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK

Downtown Webster Groves | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free | visitoldwebster.com Sample holiday treats and explore the businesses of Old Webster during the annual Cookie Walk. Kids can get creative at Green Door Art Gallery with a make-and-take Christmas ornament craft session.

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ALSO IN THEATERS The Pyramid | The Homesman Penguins of Madagascar

NOW ON DVD Guardians of the Galaxy | I Origins | Frank CLASSIC OF THE WEEK It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) The Hi-Pointe | 10:30 a.m. Dec. 13

OPENING FRIDAY Wild | Exodus: Gods & Kings | Top Five

[ THEATER ] a christmas carol

7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday | The Fabulous Fox Theatre | $20–$42 fabulousfox.com >> Join Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the rest of the Cratchits in this fresh take on everyone’s favorite seasonal tale. The ghosts of Christmas past, present and future will be around only for one weekend, so don’t miss out!

now–12/11 the wise women

Winter Opera St. Louis | The Skip Viragh Center for the Arts | 7:30 p.m. | $15–$30 | winteroperastl.org

now–12/21 a raisin in the sun

St. Louis Black Repertory Company | Emerson Performance Center at Harris-Stowe State University | $35–$45 | theblackrep.com

[ MUSIC ] 12/12 brave combo holiday show

9 p.m. | Duck Room at Blueberry Hill | $15–$20 pagan-stl.com

12/13 lemuria

8 p.m. | The Demo | $10–$12 | thedemostl.com

12/16 christmas in the kitchen with keltic reign

7 p.m. | Sheldon Concert Hall | $5–$15 | sheldonconcerthall.org

ambassadors of harmony: sounds of the season

8 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday | Touhill Performing Arts Center $28–$38 | touhill.org >> Experience the joy and magic of the holidays with the Ambassadors of Harmony as they perform both cheery Christmas songs and poignant carols. Runs through Dec. 14.

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A multidisciplinary approach

to resolving pelvic pain

GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING by dr. tim jordan

YOU CAN TEACH your children many different ways to express gratitude during the holiday season and throughout the year. Here are some of my favorites. 1. Thank people in person.

People like to know you really appreciate their gifts. Let them know you notice how they went out of their way and that it may have cost them extra to do it.

2. Write thank-you notes.

Tell the givers why you like their gifts so they know you are sincere in your thanks.

3. Keep a gratitude journal.

Writing down each day all you are grateful for puts anyone into a positive and happy state of mind. These thoughts can be expressed through words or pictures.

4. Write letters of appreciation.

I tell kids to imagine how someone like a soldier overseas or a lonely elderly person would feel about receiving such a note during the holidays.

5. Remember a negative time, like the loss of a loved one, and contrast that to today. Focusing on how far you have come brings positive feelings of appreciation, confidence and pride.

6. Remember the ‘George Bailey Effect.’

Have kids imagine what their life would be like without their parents, siblings, best friend, or some positive life event. Doing so brings feelings of thankfulness. And watch It’s a Wonderful Life with the whole family.

7. Delay gratification.

Doing so will cause you to more fully appreciate the experience or object. And it feels even better if you had some ‘skin in the game,’ i.e. were invested in some way in achieving it.

8. Volunteer

Being of service to others, especially those in need, brings an appreciation for all the people and things in your life.

9. Work gratitude into your daily conversations.

So many people connect through gossip, but encourage your kids to use positive language like encouragement, blessings, appreciation and thankfulness in their conversations with peers and family.

10. Focus on the lessons from unpleasant experiences.

This is a way to forgive and move on from negative feelings and into gratitude.

The truth is that you cannot be in a state of anger and gratitude at the same time. I encourage kids to practice gratitude in the above ways as often as possible; daily is best. Research shows that expressing appreciation helps people feel more joyful, connected and content. Gratitude is truly the gift that keeps on giving, and the holiday season is a great time to begin. TIM JORDAN, M.D., IS A BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIAN WHO SPECIALIZES IN COUNSELING GIRLS AGES 6 THROUGH COLLEGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO DRTIMJORDAN.COM.

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PARENT TRAP GRATITUDE: THE

COVER STORY

DR. E. CRISTIAN CAMPIAN AND ALICIA PHARR

FINDING CURES [SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP by stephanie zeilenga IT HAD BEEN YEARS OF PAIN WITH NO SOLUTION. Alicia Pharr had even tried surgery to cure her endometriosis, a painful condition sometimes leading to infertility in which endometrial tissue migrates into the pelvic region. When the surgery didn’t work, she turned to Dr. Patrick Yeung Jr., an endometriosis expert with SLUCare Physician Group and founder of the Saint Louis University Center for Endometriosis. Yeung, along with the SLUCare pelvic pain team, which included Dr. E. Cristian Campian, finally unraveled the mystery behind Pharr’s constant discomfort. Endometriosis wasn’t the only culprit: She also had interstitial cystitis (IC), a chronic inflammation of the bladder wall. The multidisciplinary approach SLUCare offers was key to ridding Pharr of her pain. “We have physicians and team members specializing in different things,” says Dr. Fah Che Leong, a SLUCare physician and professor of obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health at Saint Louis University. “Dr. Yeung is our endometriosis expert, Dr. Campian is our urogynecology expert with an interest in interstitial cystitis, and we also work with physical therapists. Not everyone suffers in the same way, and getting patients better requires more than one discipline.” First, Pharr had surgery to treat her endometriosis. This time, the minimally invasive procedure was done with a carbon dioxide laser, which is more effective in ridding the patient of the rogue tissue than other techniques, Leong says. To treat her cystitis, Pharr followed a strict diet and underwent a series of bladder instillations, a mixture of medicines put directly into the bladder. “Dr. Campian figured out I had IC when I wasn’t feeling the results we had hoped for after surgery and I was having bladder pain,” Pharr says. “For multiple times every year, doctors would put me on medicine for UTIs—just antibiotic after antibiotic—but I never got better.” Pharr also saw a physical therapist, which she says made a world of difference. “Everything in my pelvic floor was irritated, so the muscles in that area were always in a heightened state,” she explains. “The physical therapist helped the muscles relax.” SLUCare patients like Pharr also have access to a pelvic pain support group. “I wanted to see what other people were saying about the diet and get recipes and ideas for things to eat,” she says. This fall, after her pain was mostly a memory, Pharr was asked to return to the group to provide inspiration for others. “Dr. Campian asked me to tell them my success story and how important it is to be patient and to do all the treatments simultaneously,” she says. Like Pharr, many of SLUCare’s pelvic pain patients have gone through a series of doctors looking for a cure. “They’ve gone to the private physicians, the universities—we get patients from hours away,” Leong says. The most dangerous circumstance, he adds, is when these people have unnecessary surgery. “They might have gotten a hysterectomy and had their fallopian tubes and gallbladder removed, but still they experience pain. We make sure that when you get surgery, there’s a good reason behind it and a good chance it’s going to make you better.” PICTURED ON THE COVER, MEMBERS OF SLUCARE’S PELVIC PAIN TEAM, WHICH PRACTICES AT SSM ST. MARY’S HEALTH CENTER, 1031 BELLEVUE AVE., STE. 400. SEATED: DR. MARY McLENNAN, DR. ANDREW STEELE. STANDING FROM LEFT: DR. PATRICK YEUNG JR., DR. CHERIE L E FEVRE, DR. E. CRISTIAN CAMPIAN, DR. FAH CHE LEONG AND DR. BRIGID HOLLORAN-SCHWARTZ. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.977.7455 OR VISIT SLUCARE.EDU/PELVICPAIN. COVER DESIGN BY SARAH GIBSON | COVER COURTESY OF SLUCARE

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healthyBABIES, healthyMOMS BY SARA SAVAT

There’s nothing like having a baby to get you into a healthy lifestyle. Taking care of yourself during pregnancy means you’ll be taking care of your baby, too, and there’ s nothing more important than that in the whole world. Just ask any mom!

Fit Mommas

In 2011, a woman 39 weeks pregnant made headlines for going into labor shortly after completing the Chicago Marathon. While most women probably aren’t going to run marathons in their final trimester, there’s no reason why they can’t safely exercise throughout pregnancy.

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Gone are the days when pregnant women were advised to kick up their feet and relax. Today, physicians say most pregnant women should be physically active. “Exercise has been shown to help on several levels before, during and after pregnancy,” says Dr. Peter Ahlering at Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine. According to Dr. Gil Gross, SLUCare obstetrician/gynecologist, sedentary pregnant women are at an increased risk for excessive weight gain, as well as complications like gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and clots. If that’s not enough motivation to get moving, babies born to fit mothers are leaner and less likely to become overweight or develop diabetes as adults. Regular exercise also is good for mental well-being, providing a healthy stress outlet while hormones are in flux. And women who exercise during pregnancy are better able to tolerate the physical changes of pregnancy and have a higher pain tolerance for labor, Ahlering says.

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For women who were not physically active before pregnancy, Ahlering recommends starting small. “Generally one should start low with something like 30 minutes of walking daily, then work up to a safe and comfortable level that can be individualized over time.” Pregnant women are no longer advised to monitor their heart rate during exercise, Gross says. “Nowadays, we tell patients not to focus on maximum heart rate, but rather on how they are feeling. We don’t want a pregnant woman getting to the point of exhaustion or unable to catch her breath. She shouldn’t be unsteady or light-headed, either. These are all signs that she did too much,” he says. Simply use common sense, Ahlering advises. If in doubt, he recommends asking your health care professional. “Generally, the traditional cardio and weight exercises are fine. Beyond 20 weeks, pregnant women should not exercise while lying flat on their backs. Gross also recommends avoiding high-impact exercises or activities that may put them in harm’s way, like boxing. Exercise that requires stability, like many traditional poses in yoga or Pilates, also can be difficult to do while pregnant and may need to be modified as time goes on. “Swimming is a great, low-impact exercise, as well as the stationary elliptical machine, treadmill and stationary bike. Regarding weights, I recommend decreasing the weight, but increasing the number of reps,” Gross says.

high risk pregnancies Talk with your doctor about your physical activity, especially if you have a high risk pregnancy. Even patients on modified or full bed rest can do light exercises to help circulate blood and reduce the risk of a blood clot. “Patients on bed rest arguably benefit the most from a good exercise plan,” Ahlering says. “Good advice is to consult with your doctor and medical staff. Really, I can’t think of any case for whom a plan of exercise cannot be devised, one just has to approach it properly.”

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best to have a plan B, and C, in case the unexpected happens.

BIRTHIN GOPTIONS BIRTHING It’s Up to You

From candle-lit water births with a midwife to epidurals and cesareans, women have plenty of choices for their birthing plan. “I want women to know they should be free to exercise their options. The adage is true: If you don’t know your options, you don’t have any,” says midwife Jessica Henman of Birth and Wellness Center in O’Fallon.

EASY EPIDURALS

By far the most common medication to ease labor is the epidural. “When we place an epidural, we have interfered in the physiologic process,” says Dr. Teresa Knight of Women’s Health Specialists of St. Louis. “It is not necessarily a good or bad interference, but we now realize that mom can no longer empty her bladder without assistance or move to another position without assistance. And her body is no longer motivated by the pain of labor.” There are times, particularly when the labor is exceptionally painful or long, when a vaginal birth can be aided, not hindered, by an epidural. “Sometimes with the lack of pain (from the epidural), the pelvic floor will become more relaxed and a vaginal birth becomes possible when otherwise mom was too exhausted or uncomfortable to proceed,” Knight adds.

C-SECTIONS

Many women fear that an epidural will make them more likely to need a cesarean, but that’s not the case, Henman says. “There is no solid evidence that an epidural itself increases the risk of C-section. However, a woman who is unprepared for childbirth is more likely to get an epidural early, and may have other factors such as fear, health issues or an inability to work with the process that lead to C-sections. Even when a woman is healthy and well prepared, she may choose to use an epidural if her labor is more difficult than expected, which may be due to baby’s position or other factors, which themselves increase the risk of C-section,” she says. Knight says the greatest reason for a cesarean is a large baby. “Women can help reduce their risk of C-section substantially by reducing carbs, sugar and starch in the second and third trimesters. I worry more about a C-section if a woman needs to be induced or if she is laboring without an epidural and not making progress.”

UNMEDICATED BIRTH

“The benefit of an unmedicated birth is that you are allowing the body to proceed through a natural physiologic process. It is incredible and beautiful how our bodies are able to do it all,” Knight says. Laboring without an epidural also allows for more movement of both mom and baby, helping the birth process progress smoothly, Henman says. “A mother who can stand, walk, squat, etc., is more likely to be able to change the position of a baby in the birth canal, if needed.” Knight also recommends preparing for labor ahead of time with yoga, meditation and other focusing exercises. “I tell my patients, ‘Labor is like running a marathon, and those preparing ahead of time are more likely to succeed.’ A doula or labor coach is by far the best way to prepare and have support before, during and after labor.”

CHOOSE CAREFULLY “There are many factors that determine a birth experience, and ultimately the child will have a part in the decision as to how the labor and birth experience will be,” Knight says. “There is not a right or wrong way to have a baby. It makes me sad to see women criticize each other for their choices.” As far as who will have the best birth experience? “In general it is women who have discussed all options and reasonable possibilities of how their birth may occur, and then they are willing to go with it even if it is not how they envisioned,” she adds.

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alcohol during pregnancy One of the most debated prenatal topics is whether it is safe to drink alcohol while pregnant. While there’s clear evidence that heavy alcohol consumption is harmful, what about the occasional drink or glass of wine?

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The U.S. Surgeon General, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists all advise pregnant women against drinking alcohol. No amount is without risk, says Dr. Eric Strand, director of general obstetrics and gynecology at Washington University. Yet, we all probably know of someone who claims her doctor said it was perfectly safe to enjoy the occasional glass of wine. According to Dr. Jodie Rai of Women’s Healthcare Consultants, the confusion comes from conflicting research and outdated medical advice. While Rai still advises patients to abstain from alcohol while trying to conceive and throughout pregnancy, she says a review of the literature on occasional alcohol use during pregnancy has not shown a negative impact on mother or baby in the later stages of pregnancy. She adds that since alcohol affects judgment, women could be consuming more than they mean to. “There is evidence to suggest that women who are planning to get pregnant or are in their first trimester may increase their risk of miscarriage by drinking,” she says. According to Strand, alcohol has the potential to damage the fetus at any time during pregnancy, and all types of alcohol—beer, wine or spirits—are equally harmful. “But the risks are low enough with low-level consumption that we usually reassure patients who had small amounts of alcohol in early pregnancy, before they knew they were pregnant,” he says.

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

According to the Institute of Medicine, alcohol produces by far the most serious neurobehavioral fetal effects of all substances, including cocaine, heroin and marijuana, and the damage is directly related to the quantity consumed. Yet there is still a common perception that alcohol use is relatively safe. “Fifty percent of women of child-bearing age routinely use alcohol,” notes Strand, “and 15 percent of those would qualify as ‘binge drinkers’ based on their pattern of usage.” Additionally, these numbers dwarf those of pregnancies impacted by other “drugs of abuse,” he says. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the most severe of the alcohol spectrum disorders. It manifests as learning disabilities, hyperactivity, difficulty with attention, speech and language delays, low IQ, and poor reasoning and judgment skills. “The babies may also have heart and kidney problems,” Rai says. An FAS baby has a small head, low birth weight and distinct facial features. Strand adds that for every child born with FAS, many others are born with mental or behavioral problems that may be the result of lesser alcohol use. “In an adult, the liver is responsible for metabolizing or breaking down the alcohol. The baby’s liver is immature and cannot metabolize the alcohol as well,” he explains.

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THE NEW STUDY

Last year, an international team of researchers concluded alcohol during the first trimester and beyond does not appear to raise the risk of premature delivery, low birth weight or size, or maternal complications from high blood pressure. The study was led by Dr. Fergus McCarthy at Cork University Maternity Hospital in Ireland and published in the October 2013 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. The researchers compared birth outcomes among 5,628 women. More than half reported drinking during the first trimester: Nearly 20 percent reported occasional alcohol use, 25 percent low consumption and 15 percent heavy use. The researchers found no significant differences in rates of premature birth, babies with low birth weight or small size, or preeclampsia. The study did not, however, follow child development after birth.

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Our recent landscaping projects have not resulted in the impact we were hoping for. Do you have any ideas about how to bring out the Southern charm we feel is possible in our home?

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Your house has great architectural detail and presence. It seems to sail along the hilltop like a stately ocean liner of old. Nevertheless, I think there are a few improvements that would give it even greater impact and the Southern charm you would like. First, painting the clapboard siding a darker gray will have the effect of showing off your home’s unique details, such as the iconic pilasters, in greater relief, making them pop. As far as the landscaping goes, your existing landscape efforts just need a little time to mature. At the moment, all the planting looks very small due to the fact that the house itself is so large, AFTER therefore anything you might plant will probably look the same for a while. To achieve your desired effect, I would add a magnolia tree on each side of the main portion of the façade. This will frame the elevation nicely and also block the view of the side wings, which are not of quite the same quality as the center section of the residence. Next, I would plant numerous azaleas in a variety of colors to further enhance the feeling of Southern charm.

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