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Sometimes you come across a story so remarkable it doesn’t seem real.

That’s the case with this issue’s Reaching Out, a column where we spotlight one outstanding local volunteer and the organization to which he/she is dedicated. Today it’s SLOCA, St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness, a group that didn’t exist a mere 13 years ago. That was when local cancer patient Christina Carr gathered six other women and traveled to a national conference on ovarian cancer to learn how to start an advocacy organization.

That intrepid move brings us to our featured volunteer, Beth Hudson of Des Peres. When her sister Sue was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006, the nascent help group was there for her. And so was Beth, who became her caregiver. Since Sue tested positive for the BRCA1 gene that puts women at high risk, Beth got tested, too, which is why she says, “My sister saved my life.” Beth tested positive also, and decided to get a prophylactic hysterectomy, since ovarian cancer is near-impossible to detect (3 out of 4 afflicted women discover it only in the late stages, when it can no longer be managed). Remember SNL’s Gilda Radner?

Here’s where fact becomes stranger than fiction: Even though Beth’s doctors ran a battery of cancer detection tests prior to the surgery, they found nothing—until her hysterectomy, when they did, indeed, discover the deadly cancer. Because it was still early in her disease, Beth is with us today to share her cautionary tale—and her support for SLOCA. And while Sue and Christina Carr long since have succumbed to ovarian cancer, they’ve saved at least one woman, Beth Hudson, who along with others can pay it forward. So if we ever doubt that a few determined people, or even one, can make a difference, the proof is in the story of SLOCA.

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] SPEAKING UP CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF by tony di martino

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You might associate deafness with silence, but the first thing you notice

when you enter Central Institute for the Deaf is the cheerful hum of voices and laughter. A global leader in progressive education since 1914, CID transforms the lives of children who are deaf and hard of hearing by teaching them to listen, speak and interact with others—without using sign language. “Knowing how to talk opens up boundless opportunities for them,” explains executive director Robin Feder. “Students graduate as soon as they’re ready to attend a mainstream school, prepared to achieve their fullest academic, social and professional potential in the hearing, speaking world.”

The approach works: CID alumni have gone on to more than 150 leading colleges and universities, including Harvard, Yale and Northwestern, and have made their mark as architects, lawyers, social workers, professors, pilots, engineers and artists.

“Their families credit CID with providing a firm foundation for success,” Feder says.

The institute serves children from birth to age 12 with an array of individualized programs, including classes at its Central West End school, in-home instruction, and audiology and speech therapy services. “We work closely with students’ families, a vital element in the educational process,” Feder says. CID also partners with other institutions, educators and professionals to offer training and continuing education.

To serve as many youngsters as possible, CID awards scholarships. “We never turn away an eligible child, regardless of a family’s ability to pay,” Feder notes. But only

25 percent of the school’s costs are covered by tuition and fees. “Generous public support keeps us affordable for everyone who needs our services.” CID’s $25 million Making Conversations Happen Centennial Campaign endows scholarships, curricula development, education for teachers and other professionals, and an expanded audiology department. The campaign has already raised more than $20 million.

The school’s major fundraiser takes place May 9 at The Ritz-Carlton. Formerly known as the Ultimate Picnic, the gala has been renamed CID OUT LOUD! The event is co-chaired by Jack and Rachel Oliver. Karen Leebolt serves as live auction chair, with Molly Danforth and Dawn Sturmon as silent auction co-chairs. “The campaign, the gala and other fundraising activities make a CID education possible for even more families, and also allow us to share our innovative curricula and methods with more teachers and professionals worldwide,” Feder says.

The inability to communicate as freely and fully as possible is profoundly isolating.

“But CID empowers students to break the barriers of social isolation,” Feder says. “By gaining access to the same opportunities as every other human being, they’re able to build a life for themselves and contribute their talents to the community. It’s a privilege to help them grow—but we can’t do it without support. That’s why, as we enter our second century, we hope you’ll join us to celebrate 100 years of service, and invest in 100 more.”

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Pool play, anyone? The municipality that generates more sales tax than any other has filed suit to get out of the county pool, while others are fighting for it to stay in. Chesterfield has long maintained that it deserves to keep more of the money it pays into the sales-tax pool, which is a penny of every dollar generated from sales taxes paid throughout the county. According to county ordinance, retail-poor towns receive money from the pool, a redistribution based on population. But retail-rich Chesterfield says it is getting the short end of the stick, while others claim they would receive millions less in redistributed tax revenue were the formula, which has stood since the early 1990s, to be changed. One of Chesterfield’s arguments in the suit is that the county’s method of distributing sales taxes violates state law. Chesterfield claims it is unfair to have to pay in 50 percent of the sales taxes it collects, but the county—as well as the cities of Wildwood and Ballwin—have officially begged to differ; that is, they have intervened in the suit, and reportedly towns including Webster Groves, U. City and Florissant also may join the effort to oppose it.

What’s one way to catch a bank robber?

Follow the money. In the case of one Cameron Boddie, alleged to have knocked over the Commerce Bank on Delmar Boulevard in U. City, cops say they only had to follow a trail of cash into Clayton. Boddie, apparently, had the ‘dropsies.’

Some of the thousands he got away with a few weeks ago was scattered in people’s backyards. Other bills were in the streets. Cops picked up on this not-so-subtle trail, along with a baseball cap and a prescription bottle of Boddie’s found in a parking garage stairwell near the MetroLink station. Cops caught up with him, still with his hands full of the long green, and arrested him without any trouble near the intersection of Forsyth and Jackson in U. City. He apparently told the officers that he was shedding paper money because he just had too much cash to carry. What a problem to have. At any rate, from Criminal Minds 101, here’s a bank-robbing tip: Take a bag with you, or at least in your holdup note politely ask the teller for one. And don’t forget to ask for large bills only. After his trek of about a mile and a half, cops say Boddie had about $100 left on him, most of it in $1 bills. A saying comes to mind here, and it starts with ‘crime’ and ends with ‘doesn’t pay.’

BRDG Park, the biotech research complex on the Danforth Center campus in Creve Coeur, has welcomed Evogene Ltd., an Israeli company that plans to build a 6,000-square-foot R&D facility there. Evogene, whose specialty is insect control, has partnered with Monsanto across the way (headquarters of the global bioscience giant are just on the south side of Olive Boulevard) for

more than 10 years. This initiative, however, will focus on Evogene’s insect control capabilities, specifically the ongoing product programs for corn rootworm and soybean aphids. Company officials say the $10 million project, which could benefit from $200,000 in state incentives, should be up and running by the end of this year. It could be important to note that Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister who ruffled a feather or two with his unprecedented speech to a joint session of Congress, is rumored not to have had anything at all to do with this development.

Kirkwood schools have not asked for a tax hike in a decade. District officials are mulling over putting a measure on the April 7 ballot, and are surveying residents by phone to determine their views regarding a potential tax increase. In the past few years the number of students has increased 15 percent, according to the district.

Meanwhile, revenues have remained flat. Without a tax increase, district officials say they would need to consider cutting programs and services. Class sizes also could grow, which is anathema to administrators as well as parents.

Let there be … a win-win: Skinker Boulevard from Forest Park Parkway to Delmar Boulevard is brighter, in a bona fide retro kind of way, with Wash U.’s recent installation of new street lamps that kind of look like they’re from the 19th century. With a focus on improving

the pedestrian experience and enhancing security on the well-traveled street that connects students, faculty and staff with the Delmar Loop and surrounding neighborhoods, the university started planning this about two years ago. The project has culminated in 103 new pedestrian light standards with a vintage ‘gaslight’ look, six blue-light emergency phones, and closed-circuit security cameras on Skinker Boulevard.

At the same time pedestrian light standards were being installed on Skinker, St. Louis’ streets department helped improve the existing ‘cobra head’ street lighting. Also, based on university recommendations, the city added two cobra poles, increasing the total to 24, relocating four existing poles to distribute the light more evenly.

The university upgraded the cobra lights by replacing high-pressure sodium bulbs with light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which require less electricity. Washington U. will maintain the pedestrian lamps, and St. Louis will maintain the street lights, as well as cover electricity costs for all the lights. University officials say the electrical savings from the more-efficient LED bulbs eventually will offset the cost of installing the additional pedestrian lamps. Also in U. City: Groundbreaking for the Loop Trolley is slated for tomorrow, March 12, at Limit Avenue and Delmar Boulevard.

Here comes the judge … hey; it could be you! The St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners, 12 Sunnen Drive in Maplewood, is seeking 400 people to serve as election judges on April 7. This is not

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[ TT Trivia ] For what is ‘BRDG’ an acronym in ‘BRDG Park’, on the Danforth Center campus?

Last issue’s answer | The Dec. 31, 2010, tornado that caused significant damage in Sunset Hills and Crestwood was rated a high-end EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.

The devastating Joplin tornado of the following May was rated an EF5.

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Every town needs a Main Street, doesn’t it? O’Fallon has one, but it is neither all that historic nor eye-catching, residents and business owners say. A recent survey indicates feelings among stakeholders that the area is in decline … and for a town in Missouri’s richest county (see our last issue), a face-lift downtown probably couldn’t hurt. A decade ago an ambitious plan—to the tune of $200 million—was floated, but who knows whether it would have been implemented considering the severe economic downturn in the mid ’aughts.

Presently, downtown businesses are being asked to weigh in on ways to raise the bar with changes that would include wider sidewalks, landscaping, benches and signage. Residents and businesses hope that vacant lots will be developed and that more restaurants and other businesses will be attracted.

Webster U.’s chess team is benefiting from a touch of SPICE: the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence.

And the program now has room to spread out, having moved from a room in the Sverdrup Building on campus to the main floor of the Luhr Library building, which Webster purchased a few years ago from Eden Seminary. Polgar is the resident grandmaster working to bring chess to more women, and SPICE sponsors a women’s invitational in the summer. Meanwhile, the 20-member, national-champ team could become even more of a power, with plans to double in size. Chess weaklings should be very, very scared.

If you’re going to steal a bunch of items from someone’s home after doing some work there, then try to fence them on Craigslist using your real name—wait a minute, what? Dang, there’s just no understanding some knuckleheads. County cops recently worked a burglary at a Wildwood home in which two guns, some knives, two computers and an iPad were missing. Well, whaddaya know? A few hours later, the crook posted some of the items on the popular website for buyers and sellers. The subsequent sting that cops set up didn’t have to be too complicated.

They expressed interest in buying the iPad, and when the suspect showed up to complete the transaction, bingo! In exchange for some of somebody else’s stuff, he’s received a bright orange jumpsuit. Just try to accessorize that, dude.

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A student at Green Trails Elementary School is alive and well thanks to the quick reaction of school nurse Annette Polzin.

The grade schooler came to the office with a severe stomachache, hives, and a scratchy throat, and Polzin discovered she had eaten a friend’s pistachio nuts. She quickly injected her with an EpiPen and called 911 while counselor Nancy Winkler kept the youngster calm. Once at the hospital, the student showed signs of shock; the doctor said Polzin saved her life. The student and her family were unaware of her allergy.

3/2: Mark J. Zinn @MarkJZinn “It’s fair, it’s legal and it’s the right thing to do,” said @MayorSlay on signing of Veterans Preference Bill.

3/2: Andy Likes @TVGmediaguy After shoveling 5+ inches from #Sparta in #STL & creating a snowboarding/sledding ramp, I’m discovering muscles I didn’t know existed. #Sore

A new book, Moonlight Serenade to City Lights, celebrates regional musicians and bands that entertained Missouri families during the 1940s and ‘50s, also known as the Dance Hall Era. Dr. Kenneth Johnson, a professor at Lindenwood University, compiled the pictorial history from images previously displayed in local homes and businesses. Johnson grew up in central Missouri and, for a time, lived in a dance hall, which inspired his lifelong love of music.

3/2: Rob Frosch @Robertfrosch #STL residents are some of the nicest people!

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is one of 11 recipients to receive an audience development grant from Opera America.

The national organization awarded a total of $150,000 to support audience development activities for specific productions.

For the world premiere of OTSL’s Shalimar the Clown, the grant will fund audience engagement events featuring the author, composer and various artists.

3/2: Allison Arthur @a_squared_2 The fog over the river is just lovely this morning. #stl 3/1: Jason V. Marquart @jasonmarquart Deer Creek is definitely the best sledding hill in the #STL or #STLCounty.

3/2: Ryan McFarland @mcfarfaraway I guess I misunderstood Armstrong when he said “I like this team, I think we will stick with it”.

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At its annual gala, the Jewish Student Union honored Galia and Milton Movitz, Melanie and Dan Winograd, and Parkway Central JSU faculty adviser Sean Rochester for their support of the organization and their dedication to strengthening the Jewish community among St. Louis youth.

The first local JSU meeting was held in 2003 with 16 Ladue High School students in attendance. Now, JSU has clubs in 12 local high schools and operates the Senator John Danforth Israel Scholars Program.

Scott Mosby, president and owner of Mosby Building Arts, recently was recognized as Business Person of the Year by the Kirkwood-Des Peres Chamber of Commerce.

He was honored for his more than 30 years in the business, extensive knowledge of the remodeling industry and ongoing volunteer efforts on behalf of children’s charities. Mosby says he remains committed to the Kirkwood community thanks to its support of small business.

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[ parent trap ] Kids Need Street Smarts by dr. tim jordan

I don’t think high school seniors are equipped to handle the pressures and

temptations inherent during spring break at places like Ft. Lauderdale and other popular destinations. I say this, in part, because we have done a poor job of teaching the current generation street smarts.

When my generation was growing up, the world was our playground, literally.

We were able to leave the house in the morning and not return until dinner. We rode our bikes for miles away from home, exploring woods, hiking up creeks, competing against kids from other neighborhoods in unsupervised hockey and baseball games, and in general terrorizing whatever lay before us. We had unbridled freedom, and it felt great.

We learned invaluable life lessons out there in the world. We created our own fun, took care of ourselves and our friends, solved our own squabbles on the sports fields, made decisions and immediately experienced the consequences of our actions, learned to lead and follow, took risks and learned our limits, initiated and made things happen, and challenged ourselves out in the real world. Self-confidence and self-efficacy resulted from these experiences.

Present-day kids are overprotected and spend inordinate amounts of time in supervised activities, which robs them of such proficiencies. Our exaggerated fears about abductions have caused most kids to never be untethered from their parents.

When they leave the nest at age 18, all too often they are ill-prepared to manage the challenges that come their way. Young adults have a hard time problem solving, taking initiative, taking risks, and handling the normal ups and downs of life because they never had to; Mom and Dad rushed in to fix their problems and ensure that they didn’t fall or fail.

There are a number of other reasons why I wouldn’t advise sending high school seniors off to spring break without a chaperone, including not being developmentally ready for that kind of environment. First we need to let them test their abilities—and improve those abilities—by allowing them to have more independence and unsupervised time at home. Only then should they spread their wings amid the temptations of spring break. Because practice makes perfect, or if not perfect, at least better.

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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You can pretty much always find senior Hanna Alexander on the volleyball court. She started on the varsity team as a setter her freshman year at MICDS and also plays for Rockwood Thunder Volleyball Club. Her dedication was no doubt a factor when she was recruited

by Bradley University—and her skill obviously helped, too.

“I’m really excited,” Alexander says. “The coach at Bradley is from St. Louis and knew my club coach, so she came to some tournaments and saw me play. When my dad and I visited the campus, I loved the team dynamics.”

The 18-year-old started playing volleyball in the third grade at Forsyth as something to do with her friends. “My coach took a special interest in me and helped coach me on the side because she saw how much I liked it, and Coach Maurer at MICDS has helped me a lot, too.” Alexander has grown into her role as a team leader on and off the court.

“As a freshman on the varsity squad, I was pretty shy,” she says. “My coaches made me into more of a leader, and I was chosen by them and the team as a co-captain this year.

It was nice to step into that role.” She helped new players from the junior varsity squad bond with the team. “We had such a good group this year,” Alexander says. “We always did dinner after practice. We’re all really close, which made it that much easier when we played. The mental aspect of the game is a big part of it.”

Alexander has been named to the Metro League All-Conference team and the All-District team the last two years, and to the Academic All-Conference team this year. The high school season finished in the fall, so she is currently focusing on her club team. “We play some tournaments in St. Louis and travel to play in the qualifying tournaments for Nationals in July,” she explains.

A team gets a bid to Nationals either at Regionals or by placing in the top three at any qualifying tournament. “I’ve been the last two years, and we definitely want to make it this year,” she says.

“We’re hoping to play in the open division, the highest one.”

Alexander says there are numerous things she loves about the sport, and it’s something that gets her through the day. “I like having teammates there for support,” she says. “You’re not going to play 100 percent each point of every game, so to have people who can pick up for your mistakes is nice.

It’s just a great atmosphere.”

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When sophomore Grace Klutke decided to try her hand at tennis, it was a good decision. She was undefeated her freshman year at Whitfield Academy and continued her accomplishments this past fall, winning a medal at State.

When did you start playing tennis?

When I was 8. Both my parents played a little, and so did my older brother, so I decided to pick up the sport.

Initially I took lessons at Miller Tennis Academy, and now I’m at Core Tennis Academy.

Do you play year-round?

I play for Whitfield for the fall high school season, and I play in tournaments the rest of the year through my academy with the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Do you just play singles?

I do doubles also, but there are more singles tournaments, so I concentrate on that. It’s fun to have a teammate on the court, though.

This past summer, my doubles partner and I won both district championships we played in through the USTA.

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[ strong arm ] Boys and baseball just go together in St. Louis. Kirkwood High School senior Conor Bickham remembers going to Cardinals games when he was little, looking at the players on the field, and thinking that’s where he wanted to be when he was older.

And he’s well on his way. The 17-year-old just signed with Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois, and still has dreams of playing in the big leagues.

Bickham, who also was on the varsity swim team all four years of high school, started playing baseball in the first grade through a local CYC league with Saint Peter Catholic Church, and he says it quickly became a huge focus of his. “It’s just always been my sport,” he says. “Baseball and soccer were what I excelled at, but I thought baseball was more fun. It has more pressure with it, which I like.”

The fact that Bickham can handle pressure—and actually thrives on it—helped propel him to the pitcher’s mound, a position he started playing in middle school. “I took private lessons and just kept going with it,” he says.

“Pitching makes me feel like I can control the game, like I can change what’s going to happen.” Two of his favorite memories from high school baseball involve his ability to take charge. “When we played SLU High my freshman year, we were down by five runs,” he says. “I came in to pitch, and we came back to win the game. And my sophomore year, I threw a no-hitter against Cahokia.

That felt really good!”

Bickham says one of his strengths is focusing on what needs to be done in order for his pitch to go how he wants. “I always tell myself, though, that if I have a bad game, there’s always another game, another pitch.”

Practices for the spring season start this month, and games are scheduled through early May. “Before the season starts, we practice unofficially during open gym every day,” Bickham says.

“The team does a lot of weight lifting, running, throwing, fielding and hitting to be up to par in order to play.” He says while the team wants to make it to State, they all ultimately just want to have a winning record. As for his personal goals for the future? “I would love to play in the major leagues, but baseball will always be part of my life no matter what.”

How often do you practice?

Usually I hit five times a week for two hours with my academy, and then I also take two private lessons a week for an hour each. During the high school season, I practice at Whitfield every day and continue my private lessons.

Tell me about being undefeated.

I really kind of just took it one match at a time. I didn’t focus on being undefeated and just worked hard with my team.

Any other major accomplishments?

I won Districts and got into Sectionals my freshman year, but didn’t make State. And then this past fall, I made it all the way to State and won third, which was a huge accomplishment because I worked so hard to improve from last year.

Do you want to play in college?

I would love to keep playing. It’s definitely my goal.

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The music school recently announced winners of its 11th annual Young Composers Competition. Student musicians in two age groups submitted original works for the national contest, and two St. Louisans were among the winners: Julia Riew, 15, won second place in Level One for ‘Laughing Lake,’ and Gus Knobbe, 19, won second place in Level Two for ‘Murmurations.’ Their pieces will be performed by professional musicians at the Emerging Composers Concert March 21 at the Community Music School Center.

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Student athletes from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy held a basketball clinic at the school as part of the NAIA conference Champions of Character initiative, which emphasizes core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership. The college students led drills and then spoke to the young basketball players about being good sports on and off the court.

Mosaic Ambassador Schools

MICDS, Villa di Maria Montessori School and Chesterfield Montessori School have become Mosaic Ambassador Schools. As part of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, they will host events and programs to welcome foreign-born families to St. Louis. The initiative began in 2012 to promote regional prosperity through immigration and innovation.

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When fifth-graders in Girl Scout Troop 2556 heard their district needed help organizing and hosting the annual Cookie Rally, they stepped in to help. The Viz girls planned the event during their troop meetings, and more than 200 Girl Scouts from across the district attended the two days of festivities to support cookie season. Their efforts earned them the Bronze Award.

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A group of 24 middle school students and three faculty members from Westminster’s sister school, Saemmul Christian Academy in Seoul, South Korea, stayed with host families for a month to attend January Camp. The camp offers visitors a chance to learn alongside their peers in the classroom and experience American culture firsthand. They attended field trips to the Arch, Art Museum and Cathedral Basilica.

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The story of our country is told in many different ways. The work of Missouri

artist George Caleb Bingham, for example, reveals more about frontier life, commerce and politics along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers than any textbook. And atlases and illustrated view books, popular during the late 1860s and ’70s, say more about the farmers who nourished our young nation than any classroom lecture. To see for yourself, visit St. Louis Mercantile Library and its impressive collections of historical materials.

George Caleb Bingham & His Prints of American Frontier Life: A Mirror of National Growth & Change, is on exhibit now through June 30 at the Mercantile, located at University of Missouri-St. Louis. The 12-print exhibition, which includes famous works such as Emigration of Daniel Boone (1852) and Martial Law or Order No. 11 (1872), is the inaugural event at the Dr. Allen B. and Helen S. Shopmaker Political Print Gallery.

“Thanks to the ongoing generosity of local philanthropist Helen Shopmaker, the Mercantile will have on continual view a selection of visual arts addressing political issues through time,” says library executive director John Hoover. The print gallery complements the library’s Shopmaker American Political Collection Gallery, which features 3,000-plus items of presidential campaign materials and changing exhibitions on presidential themes. “Shopmaker and her late husband, staunch supporters of education, established the Shopmaker Endowed Professor of Education and International Studies at UMSL in 2002,” Hoover says. The print gallery officially opens with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. June 14. The event is free and open to the public.

The Bingham exhibition is just one of many at the Mercantile highlighting the history of America’s Midwest. Proud Pastures, Country Chronicles & Rural Rhapsodies: America’s 19th-Century Illustrated Farm Atlases and Viewbooks, runs now through July 1 at the library’s Level Two entrance. “These rare books, created by traveling surveyors and artists, provide vivid histories of the newly settled states from New England through the Midwest,” Hoover says.

Mercantile Library, the oldest general library west of the Mississippi River, was founded in 1846 by civic leaders and philanthropists. It became affiliated with UMSL in 1998. “Our mission is to document the development of our city, state and nation, with a focus on Westward Expansion and the American rail and river transportation experiences,” Hoover explains. “As a membership research library and art museum, we make these great books, manuscripts and artworks available to local and national scholars, but our reading room and exhibitions are open to the public.”

In addition to more than 250,000 books, the library’s special collections include presidential and Civil War-era letters, travel diaries, rare manuscripts, fur trade records, and the print morgue of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. “We’re committed to collecting and preserving these works,” Hoover says. “We want to share the story of this great nation, and the life and beauty of the American Midwest, with as many people as possible.”

An opening reception for the Dr. Allen B. and Helen S. Shopmaker Political Print Gallery at St. Louis Mercantile Library, located at University of Missouri-St. Louis, takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. June 14. The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, or for more information about the exhibitions, call 314. 516.7248 or visit umsl.edu/mercantile.

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Maura Garascia has been involved with Young Friends of Kids with Cancer for about four years. She served on the line tight executive committee as secretary for two years before accepting her new role as board president in January. “A friend of mine told me about the group, so I attended a meeting and became really interested in helping out,” she says.

Social networking is a large part of how young friends groups create awareness. “As members, we always approach our friends who are looking for opportunities to get involved with a good cause, and sometimes people come to us,” Garascia notes. Members can make donations, but there are no membership fees. “People become involved for a number of reasons,” she explains. “Many are survivors of cancer or know someone affected by the disease, so they want to help kids going through a similar situation.”

The group, which Garascia says consists of people mainly in their 20s and 30s (men, women, singles, married, married with kids), mostly helps through fundraising events and by attending those put on by the 'big board.' “We hold about four events each year that are open to the public. Many have silent auctions, and we ask people we know and businesses we network with to donate items,” she says.

The time commitment is not overwhelming, Garascia says. “We have monthly board meetings, and committees meet afterward.” The board consists of about 30 members, and ways to get involved include volunteering at various events or serving on committees for things like event planning, social media and member outreach. “We vote on new board members as a group,” Garascia says. “It's always individuals who have been really involved throughout the year and would be a good fit.”

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The Saint Louis Art Museum started a Young Friends group about 10 years ago. “The group began in 1994,” explains Kate Gleason, membership manager and Young Friends coordinator. “It grew from the desire of some young members to find a way to really support the museum. It was much more volunteer-based in those days.” The original intent was art acquisition, and the founding group held several fundraisers and procured sponsorships. A few works in the museum's collection were purchased solely with Young Friends money. Now, funds raised are used for general operating expenses.

The group's structure changed a few years ago to eliminate extra fees and include more benefits. “Young Friends is now included with any membership level of $150 and above, and it includes tickets to all museum events, exhibitions, curator tours and private tours,” Gleason says.

“The recommended age group is 21 to 45.”

Young Friends members get access to behind-the-scenes events as well, like a recent one held at local photographer Mark Katzman's studio. “He set up a photo shoot for members, and everyone left with an original print,” Gleason says. “We also organize tours geared toward these members using our younger curators and scholars.”

The roughly 500 Young Friends members include a mix of working professionals, graduate students, singles and individuals with families. “The average age is mid-30s, and everyone is involved in the arts in some way,” Gleason says. “It's a good mix between the art aspect and social interaction. It's not just about happy hours. Members are involved because of the programs. And for the museum, it's not only a good way to get donors, but also future leaders.”

Several founding Young Friends groups are now involved in a more prominent capacity at the museum. “One is currently the Friends board president, and there are a couple on the corporate committee and one trustee,” Gleason says.

“It's exciting to see that their relationship with the museum started with Young Friends.”

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st. louis ovarian cancer awareness

SLOCA is committed to impacting ovarian cancer survivorship by promoting awareness about early warning signs and standards of care, funding ovarian cancer research and supporting survivors.

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by karyn meyer Q| How long have you been a volunteer?

A| I got involved in 2007.

Q| What made you interested in this particular cause?

A| My sister Sue was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006, a year before I was. I became her caregiver

because she was a single mom. I took her to every doctor and chemo appointment. When she tested positive for the BRCA1 gene, my siblings and I all got tested, and I was the only other one who had the mutation. I was 52, and my husband and I decided I would have a prophylactic hysterectomy. There is no diagnostic test for ovarian cancer, but my Ob-Gyn did every test possible to try and determine whether I showed signs of the disease when I told her my decision, and my results came back great. When they opened me up 10 days later for my hysterectomy, they found cancer. I never had any symptoms. My sister truly saved my life. When she was diagnosed, she got involved with SLOCA; we started going to things together after my diagnosis. When she was in hospice, she said to me, “Beth, you always say I saved your life. I want you to get really involved in SLOCA and save somebody else’s life.” That was my inspiration. I wanted to do this in Sue’s memory.

Q| What kind of volunteer work are you involved with?

A| I started out just helping with the gala and at health fairs, but at the time, the organization was ready to make some major changes. I had been a preschool teacher for more than 20 years, but I stepped in as president, not knowing what I was doing. I had the time and the passion, which is what drove me. I never considered it work. SLOCA was founded in 2002 and up until I was president, we worked off our kitchen tables because we had no office and no outside professional help. I knew we needed to hire a professional grant writer, develop a strategic plan and get office space. I often say that I kept receiving pennies from heaven and people from heaven because things would just fall into my lap. With the right people helping us, our gala went from grossing $70,000 to $200,000. We moved into an office space in Des Peres and hired an executive director and community relations manager. Once we established a strategic plan, we were able to focus on getting out in the community rather than just fundraising. It consumed my life, but I never considered it work. Now, I’m still on the board and the gala committee, and I still talk to the office every day! I also have always been involved with Survivors Teaching Students, a program where we tell our stories about diagnosis and survival to medical and nursing students at local schools. I will always be involved and committed to SLOCA’s mission.

Q| If you could do anything for the organization, what would it be?

A| I want to raise more awareness, to let every woman know the signs and symptoms of ovarian

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cancer and what to do. At health fairs, women tell us they’re fine because they just had a Pap smear.

But I only know of one person who got diagnosed through a Pap. There is no true test, and it’s often misdiagnosed. The ultimate goal is for our organization to no longer be needed.

In the Words of sloca: “Out of gratitude to her sister Sue for alerting Beth to the disease

at an early stage, Beth threw herself into working for SLOCA. She approached her job as president with the fervor of a missionary and the clear eye of a visionary. She formulated a plan that brought more opportunities for community outreach, tripled our research grant funding and formalized our outreach to women. Her hard work has resulted in more people becoming involved.”

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« From left, SEATED: Beth Hudson, president Lisa Sienkiewicz of Union

United Methodist Church, Cary Renz. Standing: Karen Scheible, Ellen Levine of Graybar Electric Company, David Hennen of Ameren, Lisa Price of Price Technology Group, Carol Nachtweih. Not pictured: Michele Pechauer of Anheuser-Busch, Jonathan Becker of Becker & Rosen CPAs, Alene Becker, Donna Dombrowski of Saint Louis University, Nancy Larson Vomund of Washington University, Elizabeth Mannen of Wells Fargo

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by karyn meyer | photos by l photographie A friendship that started in middle school during a summer swim league led to Courtney Hogan and Patrick Maloney becoming high school sweethearts their junior year. Both attended the University of Arizona, creating fun memories that lasted beyond their college years.

“We followed the college’s sports teams regularly, even after we graduated, and we made plans to go to a basketball game one weekend in December 2013,” Courtney says. “My brothers go to school there, so it wasn’t strange to me that my parents came along.” Little did she know, Patrick had planned every detail. The two were walking around campus before the game when he got down on one knee and proposed. “The rest of my family was waiting nearby, and we had an extra fun time at the game!”

Courtney and her mom took charge of the wedding preparations, with their wedding planner mainly helping keep everything organized the day of the event. “Patrick and I wanted a very traditional wedding, so that was his only request,” she explains. “He was happy to let my mom and me take the reigns.” The church was a given because it’s where Courtney attended with her family and where the couple currently goes to church. “My mom and her sisters got married there also, so it was important to carry on that tradition.”

The Missouri Athletic Club met the couple’s requirements for a classic ballroom. “My dad and I had gone to father/daughter dances there, and my senior prom was held there, which was a fun coincidence,” Courtney says. “We tried to keep planning as low stress as possible; we just wanted it all to be a fun experience.” She found her dress and the bridesmaid dresses within a few hours of looking, and everything else just fell into place after that, she says.

“The whole day was just great,” Courtney recalls. “Walking down the aisle with my dad and seeing Patrick at the end was one of my favorite parts. It was perfect.”

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We’ve all heard the saying, “clothes make the man.”

from their late 20s into their 70s,” he says. “Some come in just for a specific piece, and others want to build an entire wardrobe, which is where we really shine.” Shockley started a program called The Wardrobe Management Solution that assists customers with the process. “We find out what clients already own, what they do for a living, and what their lifestyle is like,” he explains. “Then we make constructive suggestions and propose a number of suits, sport coats, pants and shirts.” Once measurements are taken and fabrics selected at the store, orders are sent to a clothing company to be made. “In about four weeks, we get the finished piece back, and I have two tailors who help with final fittings,” Shockley says.

Savile Row also offers custom jackets, skirts, trousers and blouses for women, along with men’s furnishings and accessories, like custom belts and neckwear. Shockley says there are definite advantages to custom clothing, the most obvious being the fit.

“Every garment is made just for the individual,” he says. “But we also can offer clients a bigger selection because we carry hundreds of swatches in various colors and patterns. And you can style the piece any way you want.” The store keeps a file for each client with every fabric swatch of what they’ve ordered. “That way we can pick things that complement pieces they already own,” Shockley says.

He proudly notes that the past two years have been the most successful since Savile Row opened its doors. “People realize they can buy a custom suit for close to what they’re paying for comparable quality off the rack,” he says. “A lot of people are surprised that they can get what they want for less than they thought.”

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David Shockley would no doubt agree. Savile Row, his custom clothing shop in Clayton, is celebrating 30 years of providing St. Louisans with one-of-a-kind garments.

Shockley, who studied fashion merchandising and business at California State University, Long Beach in southern California, always had a goal of returning to St. Louis to open a men’s retail store. “When I came back after college, it just seemed like a large project to undertake, so I began working as an image consultant,” he says. For two-and-a-half years, Shockley presented seminars to employees at large corporations in town on how to dress well for business. He became interested in the custom clothing industry and traveled to New York for an intensive training program on everything from fabrics to measuring and styling.

“After I got back, I contacted a couple of places for fabric and then just started calling people I knew, and that’s how it all began,” he says.

Turning Savile Row into the nationally recognized storefront it is today was a gradual process. Shockley started in a 500-square-foot space in the basement of a Clayton building, and when he got enough clients, moved to a street-level storefront on Bemiston Avenue and then to Ladue Marketplace for 17 years. “We had a really good run there,” he notes. “But when I found this neat location on Maryland Avenue, I thought it would be fun to move back to Clayton, where it all started.”

Touted by Town & Country magazine as ‘One of America’s Top Tailors’ and featured in other national publications like Cigar Aficionado and The Wall Street Journal, Shockley believes in the service he provides to men and women looking for quality pieces.

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Big River Running Co., a local specialty running shop owned

by St. Louisan Matt Helbig, recently was recognized by Running Insight and Competitor magazine as one of the Top 50 Best Running Stores in America. The store, which has been honored with the distinction every year since opening in 2006, was rated on service, product knowledge, merchandising and community service. There are four locations in the St. Louis region.

flirty and functional

Susan Piontek, who grew up in Clayton, recently debuted Sassy Chassis, which she calls ‘flirty, functional and fiercely feminine’ undergarments for women of all ages and every shape. Made in St. Louis and inspired by vintage fashion, her first creation is a silky, lacy combination of slip and panties that comes in two lengths, the Bloomer and Boomer, and multiple colors. It was launched at an unveiling at Bar Les Freres in Clayton and can be found at the designing block and online at sassychassisusa.com. Matching tops will be available soon.

watch out

St. Louis resident Salman Shah and his two brothers are bringing the natural beauty of wood to watches.

Their innovative company, JORD, offers its first collection of more than 30 luxury wooden timepieces for men and women. The brothers travel the world, handpicking their woods to create accessories they describe as playful and functional.

The watches are available online at woodwatches.com.

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fresh food

Specialty grocer The Fresh Market opened its first location in Missouri at 11557 Olive Blvd. on Feb. 25. A gourmet supermarket chain based in Greensboro, North Carolina, the store’s philosophy focuses on offering specialty, quality products and expert customer service. The more than 25,000 square feet include a bakery, full-service meat counter, ready-to-serve entrees and fresh seafood. The market has chosen Operation Food Search and St. Louis Area Food Bank as ongoing partners in its food donation efforts and will feature products from local and regional growers and producers.

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The Aveda store at the Saint Louis Galleria is looking out for Mother Earth. It’s offering haircuts for $25 and bang trims for $10, with all proceeds donated to support preservation of the Missouri River Wetlands, which improves water quality and habitats for fish and wildlife.

Guests can call the store or email galleria.stlouis@ aveda.com to book an appointment with Emily, an Aveda professional stylist.

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Pictured on the cover: Dr. Anna Smith of Dentistry with TLC. Dentistry With TLC, which provides the SomnoMed Sleep Appliance to patients with sleep apnea, is a one-stop shop for your dental needs. For more information, call 618.466.9093 or visit dentistrywithtlc.com or cpapsucks.com. e to cpap a local alternativ of Dentistry with tlc « Dr.anna r. Smith

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Dr. Anna Smith of Dentistry with TLC

Nothing can ruin your day like a bad night’s sleep. That’s what led

Dentistry With TLC owner Dr. Anna Smith to search for a solution to her husband’s sleeplessness. Diagnosed with sleep apnea and unable to adjust to using the bulky CPAP mask, Travis Smith was not only habitually exhausted, but he also ceased breathing up to 72 times an hour at night. “He was a 40-year-old healthy guy who just couldn’t sleep through the night and would be gasping,” Smith says. “He tried the CPAP and couldn’t use it—it made him feel claustrophobic and uncomfortable.”

But the sleep-deprived now have another option. Dentistry With TLC, based just north of St. Louis in Godfrey, Illinois, offers the SomnoMed Sleep Appliance, a custom-made oral device that fits like a retainer. “It goes over your teeth, so there’s nothing on your face,” Smith says. “It keeps your jaw and tongue naturally forward so you can breathe on your own. And unlike with the CPAP, you can sleep on your side, on your back, however you want.”

Travis is far from an atypical sleep apnea patient in his dislike of the CPAP mask— as many as half of those who try it give up within a week, Smith says. “You have to strap it to your face and sleep on your back, and it forces air down your nose,” she says. But going without treatment altogether is far from ideal. Sleep apnea, a

condition where the throat and tongue block the airways during sleep, causes periods of suffocation and can reduce the body’s oxygen to dangerous levels.

The simple, user-friendly SomnoMed device has been a game-changer for many of Smith’s patients, she notes. Travis, her first sleep apnea patient, loved the appliance within a few days of using it. “He was getting a good night’s sleep and felt alive again,” she says. “That’s when he realized how much his bad sleep was affecting him during the day: He was exhausted, had high blood pressure in the morning, and was just miserable.”

To be able to offer the device, Smith traveled around the country to complete rigorous training. Only dentists can be certified to make it, and Smith says she provides more SomnoMed Sleep Appliances than any other dentist in the U.S. She also is one of only four dentists in the world to achieve ‘Sapphire Partner’ status. “I’ve made about 1,000 of them,” she says. “The oral device is about 90 percent successful in the U.S. and 95 percent successful in our office.”

Regularly getting quality sleep means a lot to Travis, who calls his SomnoMed Sleep Appliance his ‘most prized possession.’ “I can’t imagine living without it,” he says. “It’s been life changing.”

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Authentic 1,500-year-old Byzantine crosses are mounted in sterling silver and 18kt gold and are sold with a certificate that verifies their place in history.

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2 | Absolute College Consulting

The college search can be overwhelming. Cindy Zelinsky guides student and family through the entire process, from search to decision. Initial consultation is free.

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3 | Arlene Lilie Interior Design

Exquisite artwork, furniture and accessories. Expect the same quality at our new location opening in March in Ladue, at 9740 Clayton Road.

4739 McPherson Ave. 314.367.4000

4 | Signature Kitchen & Bath

Dura Supreme is now offering a new furniture bath collection available at Signature Kitchen & Bath.

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Join creative director Edward Wilkerson of Lafayette 148 New York and fashion editor Debra Bass of the Post-Dispatch for a fashion presentation and Q&A, noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19.

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We have a great selection of patio furniture for your home this spring season. Don’t let the barbecues and good times sneak up on you!

17377 Chesterfield Airport Road 636.537.9200 | aminis.com

7 | The Ultimate Bride

Raindrop Veil by Toni Federici is a tiered, waltz-length romantic veil that features three layers of cascading bridal tulle from hip to knee. Available at The Ultimate Bride.

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9 | Sign of the Arrow

PurseN’s fashionable bags and organizers have arrived at Sign of the Arrow. They are meticulously designed and crafted to protect your jewelry, cosmetics, and toiletries for home or travel.

9814 Clayton Road 314.994.0606 | signofthearrow.com

10 | Wacoal Outlet Store

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12 | Creve Coeur Camera

Now available at Creve Coeur Camera, the Panasonic line of digital cameras featuring the GH4, a 16-megapixel, mirrorless, interchangeable-lens camera.

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Serving St. Louis families for 55 years. On its 20-plus acres in Town & Country, Mari de Villa offers all levels of senior living, from independent to skilled nursing and memory care.

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14 | Sport Court St. Louis

Sport Court St. Louis enjoys creating multi-use backyard courts for families that want to provide a safe place for their children to be active and have the versatility to play volleyball, basketball, roller hockey and racquet sports all on one court.

636.451.0400 | sportcourtstlouis.com

15 | Quality WaterProofing

Quality Waterproofing’s Existing Home Division was created to serve St. Louis homeowners. “We provide homeowners with quick, individualized service,” says Andrew Timp, division president.

105 Pacific West Drive 314.202.5000 | qualitywaterproofing.com

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Let Mosby add media to your kitchen without putting it on display: TVs mount onto swing arms hidden inside cabinets; speaker covers painted to blend in with their surrounding surface; and charging stations for smartphones and tablets built directly into drawers.

645 Leffingwell Ave. 314.909.1800 | callmosby.com

17 | Kodner Gallery

To coincide with the monumental exhibitions now on display at the Saint Louis Art Museum, Kodner Gallery features works by George Caleb Bingham (1811-1879) and Thomas Cole (1901-1949). Stop by the gallery to view these and other fine artwork by the very best American artists, past and present.

9650 Clayton Road 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com Pictured: George Caleb Bingham (American 1811-1879), “Portrait of William Joseph Eddins, Jr. (1814-1886),” 1845

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Gold Coin Fabric, a recently added item available from Weinhardt Party Rentals, provides an incredible backdrop or adds brilliance to any table for a gold-influenced wedding.

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Hip gathering place with trendy comfort food

THE CHEF | Cassy Vires

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$9 to $10 starters, $17 to $21 entrees

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Chicken & Waffles, Country Captain, Biscuit Bread Pudding, Breadbasket

Juniper was trendy well before it snagged chef Cassy Vires, who just a couple of months ago shuttered her popular Home Wine Kitchen. But the James Beardnominated chef is right at home here, where home-style food meets experimentation.

The ambience at Juniper is homey, but the menu is ambitious, and I respect what they’re trying to do (and mostly succeeding). Pairings are deliberate blends of sweet and savory disguised as simple Southern comfort food. The cocktail-sipping hideaway, tucked into an old Gaslight Square storefront, is appealing inside, with exposed brick walls, long communal wood tables and well-versed foodies as servers. The whole package has a certain gastro chicness.

A Breadbasket starter ($9) includes specialty breads that were on the whole very good: shortbread, biscuit, popover, cornbread and a thick slice of Sally Lunn that was the only weak spot. The basket came with sorghum butter and apple butter, reflecting the winter season.

Of the remaining four ‘snackies,’ we had the

signature Juniper’s Chicken & Waffles ($10), an inspired combination. Two fat chicken fingers come with a crisp flour-based coating resembling tempura, on top of crunchy waffles drizzled with pungent, tart and sweet fish sauce. Also on the plate are bread-and-butter pickles, made in-house. While it may seem like a random and weird plateful of food, the sweet elements mix beautifully with the savory (and slightly spicy) chicken and its crust.

One complaint: our waffles were over-toasted, giving them a tough, too-crunchy finish.

Three Hoe Cakes ($10) were an ambitious effort to recreate the Chicken & Waffles-style success. Three small corn cakes came topped with, alternately, bacon and blue cheese, crème fraiche and trout, and duck rillette with pickled apples. But it wasn’t as successful, in part because pancakes need to be served piping hot or they get tough.

Of the toppings, the bacon was noteworthy: crunchy and meaty, as only house-smoked bacon can be. The cheese on it was cubed, an unusual presentation for blue cheese, and baked dry to yield a barely detectable skin.

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Hoe Cakes | A griddle cake made with corn, water and salt, these tend to be denser than traditional flour/buttermilk pancakes.

Rillette | Similar to pate, this is made with meat (usually pork) that is chopped fine, salted and

cooked in fat until it can be formed into pate.

Sally Lunn Bread | A yeast tea cake, made with cream and eggs, that originated in Bath,

England, in the late 18th century

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» It’s cool that this place is right in the shadow of the brewery, and in such a historic area. I loved

the sandwiches, which were drippy and very filling. Overall, it struck me as a ‘Cheers’ kind of place.

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Your goal at Juniper

To get back to the basics and spend time on details.

Favorite dish Country Captain

We recently put out a new menu, with my dishes on it. We’re also adding a tasting menu and utilizing the private space upstairs more.

I really like the ambience here. And the food is always exciting and not too pricey. Also, the cocktails are cool and only $9.

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Maple syrup flavored it all. Speaking of which, do not miss the sweet tea here, as it is dosed with maple syrup for a surprisingly good gastro-treat.

The star entree was the Country Captain ($21), crispy quail, sectioned and served atop Carolina Gold rice and ‘currant stew,’ a sweet curry chutney. The tiny fowl was flavorful and tender, with crusty skin, and the rice, a nutty short-grain, was creamy. Curry, which easily can be overpowering, here was subtle and delicious.

Seafood Muddle ($35 for two) was less exciting, even with a poached duck egg on top. It tasted mostly of jalapeno and fennel, and the choice of seafood was boring (catfish and shrimp, with a few clams). Shrimp & Grits ($20) was good, but not quite flavorful enough in its light turmeric-saffron broth. The house-made bacon and andouille in there, however, were very good.

For dessert, I recommend the Biscuit Bread Pudding ($6), a good-sized hunk of buttermilk biscuit dough cooked spongy and delicious, with an appealing sticky top crust and bourbon sauce.

Your three top ingredients for Southern cuisine Bacon, bourbon and butter

Special plans for Spring Another menu update

LEISURE

by jorie taylor

happy [hour Medium-to-No Luck by patty hannum

I am a total beverage geek. When I found out there was a

Lillet Rosé coming to the market, I over-excitedly texted half the contacts in my phone. People take one look at my home bar and ask if I’m running a small restaurant illegally out of my kitchen!

All this enthusiasm has allowed me to gather enough ‘market research’ to realize what is really missing in the average home bar. My new essentials list is not comprised of gins, bourbons, and pricey, well-packaged tequilas or vodkas. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Most home bars are missing aperitifs. Whether I’m hosting an Oscars party for 20, or having my sister over for Sunday night yoga-pants-on-the-couch gossip hour, I’ve found that vermouths, fortified wines, and bitter aperitifs are not only the most versatile mixers, they also are light enough to let you enjoy a few cocktails without overdoing it. One more thing: Each bottle costs less than $20! Here are three suggestions that can really up your home aperitif bar game: Lillet Blanc | Some may recognize this French Semillonbased fortified wine as a vital ingredient in the iconic ‘James Bond Cocktail,’ aka The Vesper. It is fermented with a variety of herbs, citrus and spices, giving it a pleasant floral aroma with bright tangerine and honeyed notes.

Dolin Blanc Vermouth de Chambery | Dolin is the sole producer of vermouth from Savoie in the French Alps. In general, the blanc vermouth is slightly sweeter and rounder than its dry counterparts. It makes for a beautifully fragrant martini, but also can be enjoyed on the rocks with club soda and a twist of lemon or orange rind like a spritzer.

Aperol | Clocking in at only 11 percent alcohol, this aperitif is made with a genius selection of fruits and herbs such as rhubarb, orange and lavender. I would drink it in a box, with a fox, on a plane, on a train …

[ try this with that ] I love the fruity effervescence with an herb-driven winter vegetable salad like this one:

aprés yoga

1 oz. Aperol 3 strawberries, sliced 1 oz. Lillet Blanc 5 oz. chilled Prosecco ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice Shake the first four ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.

Strain into a champagne flute and top with Prosecco.

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brussels sprout salad

10-15 Brussels sprouts, shaved finely ½ c. Marcona almonds, chopped roughly 2 oz . KerryGold Irish cheddar, crumbled Half an avocado, sliced into cubes 2 T extra virgin olive oil 4-5 cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 T fresh rosemary, chopped 1 oz. fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste

» Toss all ingredients until thoroughly combined.

Jorie Taylor is a certified sommelier and the bar manager at Cielo at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Prior to my career as an advice columnist, I worked for a financial services firm, where I learned the value of planning and perseverance.

I also learned that when I asked people for something and they said no, I was perfectly happy to move on down the list and ask someone else.

Handling rejection was not an issue—though that might be more attributable to my dismal dating record in high school. So, I thought my quest to get Theresa Caputo, ‘The Long Island Medium,’ to meet with me while she was in St. Louis for an appearance would be relatively easy. Uh, no.

My father passed away years ago, and I just wanted to ask him about heaven. When I was little I had an unusual preoccupation with death and asked my parents about it often. I wanted to know if you could read the newspaper in heaven.

Would there be poker games? Would you be able to choose between bologna and salami sandwiches? How did you get new clothes? I had very specific questions that I needed answered.

It is hard to stump your parents, but I did.

And then my dad did what any parent who needs sleep does: He made up a story. Of course there were newspapers! They were delivered in the morning and afternoon. Poker was on Wednesday evenings. If you wanted bologna for lunch, that was fine, and you always had new clothes. So for 50 years, that’s how I have pictured heaven: My dad and I sitting around playing poker, eating sandwiches, me dressed in the latest designer styles and my dad occasionally checking the newspapers for baseball scores. If right now you are picturing that piece of artwork (and I use that term very loosely) of dogs sitting around playing poker, that, weirdly, is how I picture heaven, only with people.

So when I learned Theresa Caputo was coming to St. Louis, I needed a private reading with her so I could communicate with my father to confirm my version of heaven. For those of you who don’t know, Caputo is a famous medium. She communicates with people who have passed away and has a wildly successful television show on TLC. There is a three-year waiting list to get a reading from her. I assumed she would love to chat with me. I started with an email to her PR agency, followed by a phone call to her PR agency, followed by another email to a different address at her PR agency. I found

a connection via LinkedIn, but it required an upgrade to my subscription. I texted two friends in New York to see if they knew her, emailed the marketing manager at the Family Arena in St. Charles (where she was appearing), tweeted her, posted a message on her Facebook page and complained to everyone I knew that Theresa Caputo’s ‘people’ were ignoring me. I even sent out psychic messages to her every evening.

So, I decided to spend $64 and attend her show, certain she would pick me. If she didn’t, my research revealed she stayed only in fivestar hotels, so I could always wait for her in the lobby at The Ritz-Carlton. The show started, and Caputo was immediately out in the audience connecting with people and, of course, members of their families who had died. She worked the room and was amazingly accurate. Eventually, she stopped right in front of my friend and me.

It was going to happen ... and then nothing. Not one word from my dad. She talked to someone behind me and moved on.

The show was over. My last hope was an ‘accidental’ meeting at The Ritz. So after I dropped off my friend and headed to the hotel, the most amazing thing happened. My father came to me and said, “You are acting like a lunatic. Go home.” Which I did, but I still don’t have any answer about the bologna sandwiches.

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by madeline lena

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[ movies ]t&s saw it!

13/women in front and behind the camera: a history of photography

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

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Saint Louis Art Museum | 7 p.m. | $3 | slam.org In celebration of Women’s History Month, explore the extensive history of women in photography, presented by MoMA senior curator Roxana Marcoci.

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Now–4/4 Breaks, Seams and Boundaries

Duane Reed Gallery | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday | Free duanereedgallery.com

Now–4/11 Drawing with the Eyes Closed

Alas, this is a sequel—is there a need to say more? Those of us who found the first one fresh, delightful, whimsical and entertaining likely won’t describe this one in the same way. Yes, our beloved characters are back, but since the freshness is gone, they seem more like caricatures in an ad for Chico’s. The plot, too, is stale and predictable: there is trouble in paradise when Sonny (Dev Patel) neglects his beloved Sunaina (Tena Desai); Evelyn (Judi Dench) fears commitment; the lascivious Celia (Madge Hardcastle) realizes the pursuit of suitors is more fun than their capture;

and a number of other silly plotlines. Where Maggie Smith’s irascibility was charming in film one, it’s irritating in film two. And the appearance of hunks Shazad Latif and Richard Gere do little to ease the pain. The best thing I can say about The Second Best is that it again puts the spotlight on a segment of society that tends to be dismissed as irrelevant, showing its members with lives full of romance, vitality, talent and adventure—a message its predecessor did better.

Should You See It? Wait for the DVD.—DW Viewed at Plaza Frontenac Cinema

The Contemporary Art Museum of St. Louis | Free | camstl.org

3/20–4/11 Microscopes and Binoculars

Hoffman LaChance Contemporary Gallery | Noon – 3 p.m Friday & Saturday | Free hoffmanlachancefineart.com

[ etc. ]

14/32nd annual ancient order of hibernians’ dogtown st. patrick’s day parade

Tamm & Oakland avenues | 12:30 p.m. | Free stlhibernians.com The St. Louis Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the oldest Catholic lay organization in America, holds a family-oriented parade to honor St. Patrick.

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NOW on dvd

3/17 RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons

Chappie | Unfinished Business What We Do in the Shadows

3/19–3/21 2015 NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships

OPENING FRIDAY

Classic of the week

3/13 Chris Hardwick

The Pageant | 8 p.m. | $37.50–$46 | thepageant.com The Pageant | 9 p.m. | $30–$50 | thepageant.com Scottrade Center | $150 | scottradecenter.com

20/henry vi: the war of the roses trilogy St. Louis Shakespeare Hunter Theatre at DeSmet High School | $15 – $20 stlshakespeare.org The houses of Lancaster and York are at it again in this novel take on a Shakespearean classic.

Through March 29.

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Cinderella | Run All Night | ‘71

[ kids ]

16/spring break camp That Painting Spot $35 per session thatpaintingspot.com Choose between full or half-day programs filled with fun art activities like pottery and jewelry making!

Through March 20.

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb Foxcatcher | The Liberator The Quiet Man (1952) | Hi-Pointe Theatre 10:30 a.m. March 14

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17/swervedriver

9 p.m. | The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill | $18 | pagan-stl.com Revisit the early ‘90s with this funky and familiar British group.

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Now–3/22 Afflicted Daughters of Salem Metro Theater Company | Missouri History Museum $14–$18 | metrotheatercompany.org

3/12–3/29 Sight Unseen

New Jewish Theatre | Marvin & Harlene Wool Studio Theater at the JCC | $36 – $40 | newjewishtheatre.org

3/11–3/29 buyer & Cellar

The Repertory Theatre | $42-$65 | repstl.org

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3/13 Torche | 8 p.m.

3/14 Easter Egg-stravaganza

The Magic House | free with admission | magichouse.org

3/20–3/22 LEGO KidsFest

America’s Center | $19.50–$22.50 legokidsfest.com/stlouis

The Firebird | $15 | pagan-stl.com

3/13 & 3/14 Band of Brothers presented by The Gateway Men’s Chorus 8 p.m.–10 p.m. | The Edison Theater at W.U. | $25 | gmcstl.org

3/15 Greenville College Choir

4 p.m. | Second Presbyterian Church | Free | 314.367.0367

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2010. Nearly three times that number have prediabetes. Without intervention, many of them will develop the disease within five years. And, if current trends continue, one out of three U.S. adults will have it by 2050.

The board-certified endocrinology experts at SLUCare Physician Group provide comprehensive care for people who are living with diabetes. “Every person who has this disease is different, so we take an individualized approach to patient care, adapting treatment to each person’s needs and lifestyle,” says SLUCare endocrinologist Dr. Deepashree Gupta, assistant professor of internal medicine in the division of endocrinology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Diabetes is a complex, chronic disease that affects every system in the body, Gupta explains. “People with diabetes are at increased risk of serious health complications, including vision loss, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, nerve damage, amputation and premature death,” she says. “The disease needs to be carefully monitored and managed. That’s why SLUCare offers a multidisciplinary obesity clinic, treatment for high blood pressure and cholesterol, and screening and management for foot problems and other diabetes-related issues. We work as a team to make sure patients get the best possible care.”

Nurse practitioner Dana Hellebusch is part of the six-member SLUCare team. A certified diabetes educator who also holds master’s degrees in nursing and health service management, Hellebusch often alternates seeing patients with Gupta. “I help them with the day-to-day mechanics of living with diabetes, such as keeping their blood sugar under control and proper usage of their insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor,” Hellebusch explains. “Dr. Gupta monitors their endocrine system and hormones, eyesight, blood pressure and other medical management issues. Together, we provide a strong support system for each patient, both in the office and via phone and email.”

Kelly Rosemann, 35, appreciates the team approach. “I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 5,” she says. “I’ve seen a lot of medical professionals over the years, but none have been as helpful as the SLUCare team. Not only are they more medically advanced, but they really listen to me! Instead of taking a ‘see you in six months’ attitude, Dr. Gupta and Dana are always in touch, making sure I’m on the right track with my health. I see them every three to four months. They’ve taught me to be proactive about my blood sugar control by making the most of my insulin pump and glucose monitor.”

Before deciding to get pregnant, Rosemann visited Gupta and Hellebusch. “Women with diabetes are considered high-risk pregnancies, because poor blood sugar control can cause birth defects and other problems,” she says. “But my SLUCare team got my numbers under tight control before I conceived, and they’re watching over me every step of the way. Now my 3-year-old daughter will have a little sister in July!”

The SLUCare Physician Group endocrinology team sees patients at SLUCare Doctors Building, SLUCare Des Peres and University Tower. PICTURED ON THE COVER (clockwise from left): Dr. Alan Silverberg, Dr. Stewart Albert, Dr. Raymond Bourey, Dr. Arnold Brody, Dr. Deepashree Gupta and nurse practitioner Dana Hellebusch.

For more information, call 314.977.4440 or visit slucare.edu/diabetes.

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Wellness First

by Becky Slatin

Keeping your body and mind healthy should be a priority. It’s the little things we do every day that can have a lasting effect on us: the way we handle stress, what we eat, how we exercise. If we remember to live our lives with mindfulness, positive lifestyle habits will follow, setting us on the path to health.

a quiet mind Becoming Mindful

Although it’s an ancient practice, meditation has exploded in the last 10 years, says Elizabeth Fryer, M.A., LMFT, a psychotherapist and founder of St. Louis Insight Meditation Group. “Mindfulness is a way of approaching the world and being present in the moment,” she says. “It is being used all over for stress reduction with mood disorders, anxiety and attention deficits.” People are over-stimulated today, Fryer says, and the practice of mindfulness helps focus the mind so they don’t feel so disoriented by all the distractions. It is a way to be present, in the moment, with all five senses.

For someone practicing mindfulness for the first time she recommends finding a quiet spot and focusing on the breath and it sounds for about 5 to 15 minutes. “This is a practice, and it can take time to train your mind,” Fryer says. “I compare it to playing the piano. You first learn the scales, but you must continue to practice if you want to be more accomplished.”

By focusing on the here and now, Fryer says you feel less stress than when you are thinking about the past or the future. Over time, she says you can bring this practice into every context of your life. For example, you may be talking with your boss and feel your mind getting upset.

“You can step away and say to yourself, ‘I need a breath to center myself,’ rather than react right away,” Fryer says.

Whether you’re trying to drown out noise, reduce stress or simply relax, meditation may be the answer. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, meditation is a mind and body practice that has long been used to increase calm and physical relaxation, improve psychological balance, cope with illness, and enhance overall well-being.

Everyone can do it.

“Many Type A personalities say they can’t meditate, but they just need to start,” says Lucy Teixeira of Aquarius Wellness Center for Healing Arts. As a licensed massage therapist, clinical nurse assistant and certified personal trainer, Teixeira has seen all types of personalities express doubts about their ability to meditate.

“It takes time, but you can find 2 minutes to start. You must learn how to clear your mind, calm your mind and tune in,” she says. “People can meditate 5 minutes here and there, two or three times a day, and it can help to clearly focus your day and to make you feel more relaxed and grounded. It can be very powerful.”

Teixeira says there are days when she finds help in her own meditation practice by choosing a guided meditation offering on iTunes. “Once I’ve done it for 5, 30, or even 90 minutes, I often ask myself why I haven’t been doing it more often,” she says. “Studies have shown that once we relax and find time for ourselves, we can help fight disease, stress, depression, and help our immune system.”

Mark Lumpkin, Ph.D., LMT, CPT, a licensed massage therapist at Aqaurius Wellness with a specialty in psychology, concurs about the benefits of meditation. “Coming from a martial arts and yoga background, meditation can sometimes seem too mystical,” he says. “But it’s really just a focus, a way to use tools and techniques to keep myself centered.”

He says once you get people to focus on their breath, they can find ways to meditate in many different situations. “Meditation can happen any time, any place,” Lumpkin says. For someone new to meditation, both practitioners recommend starting in the morning when you can find quiet and be focused. The first day, take five slow breaths, the next day, take 10, Teixeira suggests.

“It’s about being with yourself, being with your breath,” Lumpkin explains. “It’s like an exercise program. You can’t expect immediate results, but it’s something that becomes part of your day.”

Listen to Your Body Can you exercise too much? The short answer is yes. And your body will let you know it, too. That’s why, as with just about everything else, moderation is key. Finding the right balance of activity, accompanied by a healthy diet, is the most widespread prescription for wellness.

EXERCISE ADDICTS

“You absolutely can exercise too much,” says Steve Baum, owner of Iron Tribe Fitness. “Your nervous system can handle only so much stress, and exercise is stress.” Baum says a common misconception among avid exercisers is doing a lot of cardio, but not balancing it with strength training and rest for the body. “If somebody wants to get lean, they must do both cardio and strength training,” he says. “Preferably five to six days of exercise a week, short in duration, and no more than a maximum of 45 minutes.”

As a certified athletic trainer and assistant fitness manager at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center, Malinda Walker says she also sees many exercisers who want to focus solely on weights or cardio. “We find those who exercise too much often overeat and get too tired,” she says. It’s not uncommon to see avid exercisers compensate for big meals with big exercise sessions. She describes the symptoms of exercising too much as fatigue, trouble sleeping, hitting a plateau, and eating more calories than you are burning.

AVOID THE SYNDROME

EATING & AGE

Aging is the inevitable journey of life, and food is the fuel for that journey.

But as anyone with a little mileage on their speedometer knows, eating habits change with age. While we might be able to eat like a longshoreman in our youth, that won’t work into middle age. And hard as it may be to imagine, we may not want to eat a thing when we’re old. That won’t work, either.

SENIOR SLUMP

Dr. Joseph Flaherty, SLUCare geriatrician and professor of internal medicine, works with patients who are mostly in their 80s. “When you get into further senior years, it’s not as important what’s on your plate, but what’s around it,” he says. “Eating with others, having good social contact just makes eating more pleasurable.”

He says both eating and activity level are important to maintain. “Activity is important for all ages and can mean simply doing things like parking farther away or taking the stairs as part of your routine,” he advises. Dr. Stanley Birge, Washington University associate professor of medicine in the division of geriatrics and nutritional science, says even walking at a pace where you are slightly out of breath for 20 to 30 minutes a day can be beneficial.

He recommends the Mediterranean diet, supplemented by olive oil and a handful of walnuts each day, because this regimen has been found to improve functional abilities, and some studies report it also prevents or delays the onset of dementia. “What we don’t like to see is weight decline in older adults because they are not getting sufficient calories and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals in food),” Birge says. “Those who are losing weight are also losing muscle and their ability to function and be active.”

Senses & Appetite

A change in the senses often accompanies aging.

Sight, smell and taste may all decline, which will most definitely affect what we enjoy eating. “It’s fairly common in older adults to experience a loss of smell, which also relates to taste,” Birge says. “For some, it takes the fun out of eating, which becomes one of the causes in the decline of food intake.” He recommends adding more seasonings to enhance flavor.

Older adults also have a tendency not to drink

as many fluids. “When we drink to satisfy thirst, a 50-year-old may consume a whole glass of water, while an 80-year-old may just need two or three sips,” says Flaherty, who adds that an inadequate amount of fluids and fiber in the diet can lead to constipation, a problem that often plagues people as they age.

Another common eating issue with aging is indigestion, more specifically gastroesophageal reflux. Birge says this may be related to lying down or going to bed too soon after eating.

Mixing Medicines

We often don’t realize that the medications we take, both prescription and over-the-counter, also can impact appetite, as well as the way we process vitamins and nutrients.

Birge says the average balanced American diet should provide you with all your daily needs, except for vitamin D. “A general misconception as we age is that we need more nutritional supplements, such as vitamins and minerals, and that really is not true,” he says. “The one supplement that might be needed is vitamin D, which typically is gained through exposure to sunlight. But as we age, our skin’s ability to convert sunlight energy into vitamin D becomes significantly diminished.”

He says when a person sees their doctor, they should bring along a detailed list of prescription medications, including all over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements and minerals.

This will help determine if there are any possible interactions. For example, a patient on Coumadin might take ginkgo biloba for memory, but this can be dangerous because it can increase the risk of bleeding.

“The multi-billion-dollar nutritional supplement business has caused us to believe they will make us better, but they can be very hazardous, if not fatal,” Birge cautions.

“Rest and recovery is so important,” Walker says. “Everyone has to listen to their own body, and if you feel like you are doing more harm than good, you need to re-evaluate.”

Baum uses himself as an example of someone who was doing too much. He says after exercising regularly for 60 to 90 minutes a day, sometimes twice, he woke up one day and realized he couldn’t handle it. “I went from 8 percent body fat to being 70 pounds overweight,” says Baum, who sought help from an exercise physiologist. “I was over-training myself, and my tank was on zero. I was told not to exercise for six months.”

Seeing this firsthand made Baum realize the importance of moderation. “If you are over-training, your sleep is impaired, your cortisol levels can get too high, and you are not achieving the benefits of exercise,” he says.

BETTER FOOD v. LESS FOOD

Making sure that you are fueling your body with the right foods is very important for getting results, Walker says. “Nutrition and exercise go hand in hand,” she says. “You should be as close to nature as possible when it comes to nutrition, and avoid processed foods and sugars.” She recommends seeing a nutritionist to determine which diet would be best for your needs, and to understand how many calories are needed to match your exercise plan.

Baum says many of his clients have found success on a paleo-type diet to help them eliminate processed foods, grains and sugars that are not good for them. He does not advocate a no-carbohydrate diet, but rather one that includes healthy carbs.

Developing a plan

Both Baum and Walker emphasize the importance of developing a fitness plan that includes both exercise and rest/recovery. Baum advises that unless someone is training for a marathon or triathlon, their routine should include various forms of cardio, like running, swimming or biking, along with strength training. “Many of my clientele are 50 and up, so we tailor their exercise,” he says.

Walker says, ideally, people should exercise six days a week, and on the seventh, consider a walk. So they don’t exhaust the same muscle groups every day, she recommends developing a schedule that balances cardio with weights and rest.

sample routine Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

Weights Cardio and weights Cardio Cardio and weights

Day 5 Weights Day 6 Cardio Day 7 Rest

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[ how to choose Spring Palettes by dorothy weiner photo by bill barrett

Who doesn’t love the palette, with its pretty colors and pre-matched eye shadows and/or cheek stains? It’s like a one-stop shop for makeup that takes the guesswork out of which colors work together—and it’s often compact enough to bring along in your bag for those much-needed touch-ups.

This spring, you’ll find plenty of the much-touted ‘marsala’ shade, but there is a surprising profusion of the ever-popular nudes, too. Meanwhile, lavenders remain big, and the newcomer appears to be green—maybe in response to all those pretty yellows popping up in spring clothing!

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Cellulite. Is it a fat problem?

CELLULITE IS A PATHOLOGY, something unconformable and unaesthetic, which results in a problem for the patient.

Certainly not a serious condition from a medical point of view but it does represent the most wide spread and least tolerated aesthetic complaint for women.

The condition is well known due to intense publicity campaigns in the media, as the cosmetics industry promotes its creams, electro-medical equipment and pills. However, the importance of this purely aesthetic problem should not be underrated.

Beauty plays an important role in human social relationships.

The treatment should range from a review of lifestyle habits and behaviors to body-shaping surgery. u RADIOFREQUENCY AND LIPOSCULPTURE are current photo: barefootblonde.com

[ how to ] STEP 1 | Start with slightly curled hair. If you don’t have naturally

wavy hair, use a curling iron to create a few low-hanging curls. Apply an anti-frizz serum as needed.

STEP 2 | Take a section of hair, preferably above your ear and twist

it to the back of your head. Pin it in place. Take a similar-sized section from the other side and twist it back

STEP 3 | Once both sides are pulled back and twisted, take a clear elastic hair tie and tie the two sections of hair together. If your hair tends to shift, you can remove the hair pin or pin down both sections.

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You may not know her by name, but chances are, if you have so much as glanced at Pinterest, you’ve definitely seen fashion and beauty blogger Amber Fillerup’s famous braids. Her mermaid-like locks and romantic braids have inspired millions of women, from young brides to the pros at Tresemme. Recreating Amber’s braided updos might seem like a daunting task, especially for those without waist-length hair. But a few short steps and a little bit of patience will result in an enviable braided half-updo in no time.

surgical trends to help patients achieve cellulite reduction.

Radiofrequency, the thermal injury leading to tightening of dermal fibrous septae, helps the body form new collagen to improve the skin’s firmness and elasticity. u LIPOSCULPTURE, which is fat tissue destruction and

removal, aims to remodel contours to restore the youthful and harmonic forms of the face and body by working with the hypodermic fatty tissues. u BODYTITE is a combined radio frequency and liposculpture,

single treatment for the removal of localized fatty tissue. It tightens skin and improves its firmness and elasticity. u BODYFX is a new, long lasting, non-invasive solution to reduce

the unsightly appearance of cellulite leading to improvement in body contour. Several treatment sessions are required.

If you have any questions or other topics you’d like to know more about, email us at DrHart@HartMD.com.

STEP 4 | Because Amber’s braids are known for their signature

thickness, loosen your twisted sections with your fingers, but don’t completely pull the hair out of the twists. It will give your hair a thick, full appearance. Smooth bumps as needed.

STEP 5 | Take your ponytail and the hair underneath and divide it in two sections. Working from top to bottom, create a regular fishtail braid. If you’re not a braiding aficionado, you can create a regular braid and still get the same effect.

STEP 6 | Like you did with your twisted hair sections, pull out some of the braided sections without unraveling the braid. It will make your hair look much thicker. Frame your face and pull your front layers out to create a more boho-chic look. You can always keep your front strands perfectly in place if you want a slicker, more polished appearance.

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tobacco prices & alcohol Psychiatry researchers at Washington University have published a study that links high tobacco prices to a reduction in alcohol consumption. First author Melissa J. Krauss notes a traditional link between smoking and drinking, reporting that the states with the highest cigarette prices—like New York at $8.54 per pack and Illinois at 6.35 per pack—saw the greatest declines in alcohol consumption. The price per pack in Missouri increased from $1.76 to $4.35. Researchers analyzed changes in cigarette prices and public smoking policies from 1980 to 2009 and looked at per capita alcohol consumption during that same period. The study was published online in the October 2014 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.

chemical exposures & menopause Findings reported online Jan. 28 in the journal PLOS ONE show that women whose bodies have high levels of chemicals found in plastics, personal-care products, household items and the environment experience menopause two to four years earlier than women with lower levels, according to a study at Washington University School of Medicine. The researchers looked at levels in blood and urine of 111 chemicals suspected of interfering with the natural production of hormones. This is the first study to explore broadly this association on a large scale, using a nationally representative sample of patients. Senior author Dr. Amber Cooper, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, says “Many of these chemical exposures ... are in the soil, water and air. But we can educate ourselves about our day-to-day chemical exposures and become more aware of the plastics and other household products we use.” A decline in ovarian function can adversely affect fertility and lead to earlier development of heart disease, osteoporosis and other health problems.

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Researchers at Cornell University have identified a bacterial family, Christensenellaceae, that is highly inheritable and that appears to have a role in staying thin. The finding fuels more speculation that weight loss is harder for some individuals than others, based on genetic makeup. “Up until now, there had been no direct evidence that anything in the human gut is under that kind of genetic influence,” says lead author Ruth Ley. The importance of the ‘microbiome,’ as microorganisms are called, is creating serious questions about disruptions in gut bacteria caused by such pharmaceutical interventions as antibiotics. Other studies, including one at Washington University, have shown that altering gut bacteria in mice can change body weight adversely, leading to fatter mice. The Cornell study, published Nov. 6 in the journal Cell, is the first to show that genetics has a role in the bacteria that regulate weight gain. Continued research into the role of bacteria is underway as part of the Human Microbiome Project at the National Institutes of Health.

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Washington University researchers have found that a key brain region involved in emotion is smaller in children diagnosed with depression than in their peers. The region, the right anterior insula, may predict the risk of future depression as well. Published online Nov. 12 in JAMA Psychiatry, the study also found smaller right anterior insula in young children with pathological guilt. “For many years now, excessive guilt has consistently been a predictor of depression and a major outcome related to being depressed,” says first author Andrew C. Belden, Ph.D. Pathological guilt manifests itself as a sense of responsibility for things that have gone wrong, even if the subject had nothing to do with the misfortune. A previous, but related study found that children diagnosed with depression as preschoolers were 2.5 times more likely to be clinically depressed in later childhood than their preschool peers

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Bob McNutt has a coast-to-coast lifestyle

that includes houses in Beverly Hills and Florida, but his custom-built home on Ballas Road remains one of his favorites.

A native St. Louisan, McNutt says it was love at first sight when he drove by the spec house as it was being built 12 years ago. “I watched it go up from the beginning,” he says. “I just thought it was a beautiful property and a great location. And the house was completed with all high-end, custom finishes. It’s very executive-style living but still comfortable.”

The finishes include a two-story marble foyer, crown molding, and master suite with custom walk-in closet and luxury bath. The spacious front yard and a backyard Immerse_FarmSink_TownStyle_FINAL.pdf 2/12/15 points 7:10 PM that opens to woods also were big1 selling for

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McNutt. “There’s plenty of room for a tennis court or swimming pool, and the wooded area creates a very private setting.” The convenient location was another plus. “Everything is close,” he says. “And it’s in a great school district and close to a lot of good private schools, so it’s perfect for anyone with kids.”

The gourmet kitchen with granite, custom cabinetry and upscale appliances is ideal for anyone who likes to cook—or to have someone do it for them! McNutt and his partner were very involved in the St. Louis community and entertained often for charity events and holiday parties. “We didn’t cook, but the caterers always loved all the appointments in the kitchen,” he laughs. The two-story main living area was perfect for holding large gatherings, and it’s where the couple

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spent most of their time. “We always had the fire going in the winter,” he recalls. “If it was snowing outside, we just wanted to stay in. The house is large, but it’s very cozy and comfortable.” He also loved the sunroom off the back.

McNutt says he displayed a lot of artwork in the home. “I had some contemporary works, but everything was compatible with the house and the area, and it really added a lot to the space.” With his other homes across the country, he says he wants to pare down.

“I’ve invested in property quite a bit and I’m at the age where I want to retire soon,” he says. “I figured while the market is decent, I should sell. It’s a beautiful home for a family.”

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by stephanie zeilenga Passover, the Jewish festival celebrating freedom from slavery in Egypt, is one sure sign that spring is near. This year, the holiday takes place April 3 through 11. Celebrate with a dinner party that is festive, traditional and creative.

Little Ones If kiddos are in attendance, keep them entertained with a station to create matzo houses, and lay out plenty of chocolate, candy and icing for decorating.

Consider screening The Prince of Egypt, the popular 1998 animated film about the life of Moses.

• Provide a kid menu that uses matzo in creative ways.

It can be softened with water to make matzo sandwiches, used as a base for pizza, or run through the food processor to make chunky bread crumbs for chicken fingers.

Decor Passover, as well as spring, is about renewed life. Set the table with tapered candles and delicate spring flowers and greenery. Use all shades of blue in napkins and place mats to provide pops of the traditional Jewish color against a fresh, white tablecloth.

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Drinks Keep things simple and classy by offering guests still or sparkling water with slices of lemon.

• If your dinner party will be less traditional, try pouring four different kosher wines during the seder, one with each course: appetizer, salad, entree and dessert. Start out with NV Pommery Brut, a kosher French champagne. There are plenty of resources online to help you find the perfect kosher vin!

Food Forego a large seder plate, and give each guest his or her own. Include individual carafes of sweet wine at each place setting for refilling, as well as finger bowls of the symbolic foods eaten during the reading of the Haggadah.

• Matzo can be used as a creative base for dessert. Spread the unleavened bread with ganache, perhaps flavored with orange blossom water or rosewater.

Top with chopped pistachios, sea salt, honey or candied ginger.

• Once the Haggadah is completed, serve a scrumptious meal using spring ingredients, and add some foods not typical for the Passover meal: steamed artichokes with a savory, warm vinaigrette and a lemony braised fish or roast chicken with carrot or pea puree. Finish with a flourless chocolate torte topped with homemade whipped cream and fresh berries or lemon curd cups.

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wooded groves and past open fields and lakes. It might sound like someplace far outside the city, but this wilderness can be found at Queeny Park, in the heart of Ballwin. Although the more than 7 miles of trails are a major part of the park’s allure, that’s not all the area has to offer. From horseback riding and swimming to ice skating, playgrounds and tennis courts, there’s fun to be had for everyone at Queeny Park.

Once the estate of Edgar Queeny, former president and board chair of Monsanto Chemical Company (founded by his father), the land originally was sold to American Investment Company Realty Corporation at the time of Queeny’s death in 1968, with the funds going to Barnes Hospital. In 1970, St. Louis County was able to purchase the land and turn it into a park.

The transformation of Queeny’s land into a public park was a natural legacy for the wildlife enthusiast, according to a park history written by preservation historian Esley Hamilton.

Queeny not only penned books on wildlife and conducted African safaris, but also was a trustee of Ducks Unlimited, a nonprofit dedicated to conserving wetlands, and of the American Natural History Museum.

A $1 million donation from Queeny’s widow, Ethel, contributed to the 1974 construction of Greensfelder Recreation Complex, a family activity center that includes ice skating and roller hockey rinks. The center also is home to the annual Spring Art Fair, celebrating its 40th anniversary April 10 through 12. Presented by the Greater St. Louis Art Association, the fair features more than 130 juried artists from across the country and is one one of the longest-running art fairs in the region.

Queeny Park also is home to the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog, situated in the historic Jarville House.

Built in 1835, it serves as an example of the Greek Revival style popular at the time, according to Hamilton. Today, the museum showcases more than 700 pieces of art devoted to man’s best friend. Originally based in New York City, the museum moved to its current Midwestern home in 1987.

For horse lovers, Queeny Park includes a cross-country equestrian course built in 1978. In 1980, the nonprofit Queeny Park Equestrian Events was formed to organize events and maintain and develop trails. And those who like to unwind with a rod and reel can try their luck at four fishing sites, including the Complex Pond and Jarville Lake, both of which are stocked by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

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Dear Homework,

If you look at our house, it is very nice, but ‘forgettable.’ I would like to add some sophistication with a touch of whimsy but haven’t a clue how to do that—shutters, paint, plantings? The front porch has nothing on it now, but I would like some ‘wow’ factor to make it seem more welcoming without the typical dual planters and black door. We’re not afraid to make a statement, as long as it’s in good taste, but have no idea where to start.

Please help us stand out in a good way.

Sincerely,

Where To Start To Stand Out

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You have a nice, livable house that you would like to make look better. My usual recipe of shutters, window boxes and entry urns will have little impact here. Instead, we have to take a look at why this doesn’t quite work to clarify a possible direction.

This façade is oddly half-Tudor and half-Colonial. Since the Tudor elements (the steep roof slopes and asymmetrical massing) are more powerful than the weak Colonial detailing, we should make the house look more Tudor. A bold chimney element, entry steps and masonry garden wall decisively change the look. Filling in the arched porch neutralizes the façade’s most typical suburban element and lends a more classic ’20s feel. Detail changes to the living and dining room windows, new paint and roof color, plus more romantic landscaping complete the Tudor transformation. It now looks like a completely different and architecturally more powerful house.

These changes are probably more than you bargained for, but they show how some elevations are developed to only half their potential.

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