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De La Salle Middle School’s Annual Gala

Catch a Rising Star An Evening of Old Hollywood Glamour

Cocktails, Dinner and Auction • Cocktail Attire Entertainment from Miss Jubilee

May 2, 2015 5:30 pm The Coronado Ballroom

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For tickets, contact Annie Oliverio at 314.531.9820 x17 or aoliverio@delasallems.org.

De La Salle Middle School is located in the historic Ville neighborhood of North St. Louis. Since opening our doors in 2001, we have been committed to our mission of transforming children and our community through innovative education. We encourage each child to grow emotionally, intellectually and spiritually, declaring each morning:

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You can help transform lives today by participating in De La Salle’s Annual Catch a Rising Star Gala!

Gala Committee Members Brooke Timmons, Chair Nikki and Bob Mills Susan Turner Doris Devereux Martha and Chris Altvater Laura Eaker Sally and John Key Ryan Hawkins

$150 per ticket

Sponsors John and Sally Key Dr. William H. Danforth Demetrius and Bob and Nikki Mills Donielle Grooms Ryan Hawkins and Brooke Timmons James Hill Jackie Jones Tom and Emily Guignon Mrs. Hilda Jones Susan and Kent Turner Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Trout Sponsorships help underwrite the costs associated with the event, providing more dollars for student scholarships.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

For information, contact Annie Oliverio at 314.531.9820 x17 or aoliverio@delasallems.org

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Robert Mills Ryan Hawkins Brad Mueller James Hill Matt Padberg Jackie Jones Bro. David Poos, F.S.C. John Key Fr. Patrick Quinn Justin Lucas

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OK, so I have finally taken a short walk on the Centennial Greenway path right outside my office window (and which Bill Beggs mentioned in last week’s Talk of the Towns under ‘Clayton’). For the uninitiated, this is a sidewalk that stretches between Clayton’s Shaw Park on the south all the way up to beyond Olive Boulevard on the north. It has been quietly paved and puttered around on for decades, starting, as far as I can tell, with a simple walkway years ago between Crown Center for Senior Living on Delmar Boulevard and Schnucks Ladue Crossing on Ladue Road.

Back then, I frequently noticed elderly residents from the senior center wheeling grocery carts along the path and assumed it was built as a functional sidewalk for them and the many non-driving immigrants in the area. How considerate, I thought, for University City to make it easier for them to do their grocery shopping (but for all I know, Schnucks could have built the original path). That nascent walkway is all grown up now—and quite a bit gentrified, too. Today it’s more Lululemon than leisure suits, with walkers, joggers and cyclists at all times of the day—obviously there for purposes of recreation, not utility. There is even a placard with pictures of a bicycle, a dog and a pedestrian, urging users to ‘share the path.’ (A wise precaution, I think, since I saw a mobility scooter out there the other day.)

As for my connection to this path, I have been curious about it for quite some time, since my computer screen sits right up against the window, facing the walkway. But not curious enough to actually get out there and sweat. In my defense, flats are not really conducive to long walks.

However, now that I’ve dipped my toes in the water, so to speak, I have brought a pair of sneakers to keep in the office. Just in case. No pressure.

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Spay It Forward, a campaign launched by Humane Society of Missouri and Athletes for Animals, aims to raise money for low- or no-cost spay/neuter surgeries. A major Humane Society fundraiser, Bark in the Park, takes place May 16 in Forest Park. PICTURED ON THE COVER: Athletes for Animals co-founder David Backes of the St. Louis Blues and ambassadors Jake Long of the St. Louis Rams and Trevor Rosenthal of the St. Louis Cardinals. To donate or to register for Bark in the Park, visit hsmo.org.

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the key: prevention humane society by tony di martino They ask so little, yet they give so much. Our cats and dogs greet us when

we come home from work or school, snuggle with us while we watch TV, and keep us company during our retirement years. They make us laugh, heal our heartbreaks, comfort combat veterans suffering from PTSD, and connect with physically and developmentally challenged children when no one else can. But not every animal is lucky enough to find a loving home. Many of them roam the streets, struggling to find food and shelter.

“Since St. Louis City closed its animal control facility in 2010, the Humane Society of Missouri has taken in more than 20,000 extra stray and unwanted animals, in addition to our usual number of intakes, at a cost of $5 million over our usual budget,” says president Kathy Warnick. “We do everything we can for them. But the sad truth is, there are still too many abused, neglected animals.”

There is a solution. “The most effective way to stop pet overpopulation is to spay/neuter,” Warnick says. “It ends the needless suffering of homeless animals, and also solves community health and safety problems caused by animal overpopulation.” HSMO recently joined Athletes for Animals to launch Spay It Forward, a campaign to raise $250,000 to spay/neuter animals. “The money will help us perform 2,500 additional surgeries this year, preventing tens of thousands of unwanted, homeless pets.”

HSMO provides two spay/neuter programs: Operation Snip, available throughout the metropolitan area, offers low-cost services regardless of income; Operation City

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Athletes for Animals members Kelly Backes, Jake Long, David Backes and Trever Rosenthal with HSMO president Kathy Warnick

Snip is free to residents of the city, where the overpopulation problem is most severe.

“Spay/neuter programs have so many positive benefits in addition to population control,” Warnick says. “Animals who have these procedures lead longer, healthier lives and are less likely to get cancers and other diseases, thus creating less health care expenses for owners. And altered animals tend to be happier and better behaved, as well.”

Since 1870, HSMO has provided a caring haven for animals who have been abused, neglected and abandoned. “Our mission is to end the cycle of abuse and overpopulation through investigation and rescue efforts, spay/neuter programs and education,” Warnick says. “We’re committed to creating lasting relationships between people and animals through our adoption programs and by providing highquality veterinary care to the general public.”

But high-quality care is expensive. “We rely on generous community support to help keep our doors open,” Warnick says. Bark in the Park, a major annual fundraiser presented by Purina, takes place May 16 at Forest Park Cricket Field. Proceeds from the 5k run and 1-mile walk benefit the society’s spay/neuter programs and Animal Cruelty Fund, a statewide animal rescue initiative. “Activities like Spay It Forward and Bark in the Park help us carry out our mission: to help the animals who enrich our lives, contribute to our health and well-being, and bring us so much joy—and to find them safe, loving homes.”

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[ talkof thetowns ] by bill beggs jr.

For awhile, anybody crunching the numbers for pizza in the metro needed only go up to 3.14. That’s pi, for the math-challenged among us, including Yours Truly. Pi also is the name of the popular bistro-style pizzeria, Pi, of which there are locations Downtown, in U. City and in Kirkwood. But soon another kind of pi is coming: a smallish chain with locations in Chesterfield and Richmond Heights, Pie Five. Wow! A pizza with five slices, for odd couples? No, knucklehead (and that, for once, would be me). Pie Five got its name for promising to get your pizza to you in five minutes or less. The store in Chesterfield is slated to open at 17215 Chesterfield Airport Road, just east of Boone’s Crossing, in May. The Richmond Heights store will be located at 1600 S. Hanley Road, across from The Home Depot. But, when? Soon, we hope. More Pie Fives than the two we mentioned could pop up ’round the metro eventually, maybe even like mushrooms. Meanwhile, if you have a real hankering for the corporate product, Pie Five is a subsidiary of Pizza Inn, known for its buffet-style pizza in-store. And, they deliver. But not this far. The closest Pizza Inns are in Jackson, Salem and Rolla.

At this juncture, word from a swivel chair in the county seat is that the county is officially out of the plan to fund a proposed new football stadium, on the riverfront and north of the dome where the Rams have been playing.

Talk about a concept seemingly as up-in-the-air as a mission to Mars. Who knows how many more seasons our somewhatbeloved NFL franchise will remain in the StL? Will they be back in L.A. in time for vendors to charge upwards of $25 for ice water, which is still way less than the going rate in hell? Perish the thought, or good riddance? steve stenger In any event, Steve Stenger, our new county exec, says he had a recent conversation with the governor that boiled down to: No tax money from county residents will be allocated to fund a new stadium. Stenger has left open whether the county council would one day ask voters to approve a tax increase. Depends on how many folks from the towns we talk about would be willing to dig any deeper for what a whole slew of them might consider a boondoggle. With the county out of the picture, at least for the time being, that leaves out the richest part of our region to dun any further. Pick your reaction: A. Harumpf. B. Yippee!

Becky Schoenig’s 2015 Ford Fusion disappeared from her St. Charles driveway on the last Monday in March. But not for long. It reappeared Wednesday, April 1. No, not an elaborate (and a little mean) April Fool’s prank.

Crooks took it. But thank ‘car’-ma and Facebook for the rapid return of the black hybrid vehicle … complete with a new red racing stripe and raspberry-red rims.

Schoenig, who owns the HotPot eatery, caffeinery and smoothie place at 11215 Manchester Road in Kirkwood, did something all-too-few people do on the social media site: She made it useful by promptly posting a picture of her missing car. (What? Not just what her kids had for breakfast? Really?) Small world that Facebook has made ours. A friend of a friend saw the ‘suspicious’ vehicle in Dogtown and alerted the cops. Thieves, apparently, returned the car, but not without the new detailing and other additions, like the heavy smell of cigarettes and pot. Schoenig’s hero? A biker, Martin Sexton. He now has a smoothie flavor at HotPot named after him, although he jokes that ‘Sexton On Wheels’ might better have been a local brewery product. And the lucky car owner has had her car re-detailed. No more evidence of smoking. And no, the red didn’t stay on. The crooks’ new paint job didn’t survive the car wash. Too bad these crooks didn’t work on the MTV show Pimp My Ride.

Not everybody in Maplewood knows your name. So, the ‘tourism director’ in this fair city wanted to change that. Rachelle L’Ecuyer decided that each and every visitor should have a name tag. What’s more, an edible one, made out of chocolate. Sound too good to be true? Well, it was … we received the news release on April 1, and when we clicked on the link inside, it said ‘April Fools!’ Ahem, we weren’t born yesterday— although many of us look like it was only 21 years ago— so we soon savvied that the marketers in Maplewood

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were at it again. What’s in a name? In this case, Kakao Chocolate. Yes, the chocolate name tag was real, but the initiative is a ruse. The impish L’Ecuyer and her ilk were behind this grand illusion. A few years ago on April 1, she kinda almost but not by a long shot hoodwinked us into believing that the streets department was going to start mixing asphalt with the scent of maple syrup. ‘Somewhere between Mayberry and Metropolis,’ indeed. Props to L’Ecuyer, whose official title is ‘community development director.’

SLU is up to the ‘Grand Challenges’ presented by today’s rapidly changing world. The university’s Parks College of Engineering, Aviation & Technology is among more than 120 U.S. engineering schools that have committed to this transformative movement put forth by the federal government and the U.N. A letter of commitment from the engineering deans to President Barack Obama announced plans to educate a new generation of engineers expressly equipped to tackle some of today’s most pressing issues. ‘Grand Challenges’ were identified through U.S. and U.N. initiatives, and SLU officials say they were preparing students to address these monumental challenges before they became a top priority. Parks College has been one of the 20 founding schools participating in the Grand Challenge Scholars Program since its inception in 2010. One aspect is to educate students to be entrepreneurs, not mere technical experts. Research underway here ranges from a touchbased system for measuring blood-alcohol levels to providing clean water in underdeveloped countries.

Ferguson may be yielding some positive results that we may not have anticipated.

I’m sure some of you have been pulled over for speeding by ‘the finest’ in small county communities like Charlack. Uh, where? It’s a tiny municipality notorious for its speed traps on I-170. Not to name more names, but it’s one of several towns that have been criticized for raising more than their share of operating budgets through specious fines. Well, Town & Country’s own John Diehl, Republican Speaker of the State House, hopes to put the kibosh on this. It is part of the shakeout from the Ferguson crisis over an unarmed black man’s shooting, when it also was alleged that the north county community was among those that excessively fine residents for ordinance violations.

Diehl announced that the bill would address inequities by permitting a municipality to raise only a certain percentage of its budget through fines. At present, that ceiling is 30 percent; discussion in Jeff City could lead to lowering that percentage to 10. In addition,

[ TT Trivia ] A few years back, how did the president himself increase the value of Pi … actually, raise awareness of the namesake pizza place?

Last issue’s answer | The six countries of Bosnia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia comprise the former Yugoslavia (Serbia includes the two autonomous provinces of Kosovo and Vojvodina).

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municipal court judges would no longer be able to ‘pile on’ by citing alleged offenders with additional fines, such as ‘failure to appear’ on a traffic charge.

And now, for sports news … ‘Webster University won its third straight Final Four championship recently. The team is undefeated against all opponents for three years in a row …’ ‘Hey, wait,’ says someone. ‘By my calendar, it’s April. Isn’t March Madness, like, over?’

Well, someone, if you’d politely have let us finish, you’d know we were talking about Webster’s chess team.

You see, Webster’s team is quite the phenom, and we’d wager that any single one of these intellectuals could single-handedly beat the uniforms off an entire NCAA basketball or NFL football team’s starting squad in a chess contest. Yeah, their front lines are itty-bitty and consist only of lowly pawns, but neither extreme height nor fancy footwork is what keeps these contestants in the game. Coach Susan Polgar would tell you her team’s

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strengths lie in somehow anticipating your next move, if not the one after that and maybe a few more for good measure. Polgar finds herself in quite the pantheon: She is the only female coach to have won five straight national championships in any sport. The three most recent came at Webster, the two before that were at Texas Tech. Her shadow looms large: One of the four teams competing in NYC in the Final Four (aka ‘the president’s cup challenge’) was Texas Tech. Notably, the other competitors did not hail from Yale, Harvard or M.I.T. Rounding out the field were University of Texas and the Baltimore County campus of the University of Maryland.

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When I hear people say, “I rarely watch TV, and when I do it’s PBS,” I typically nod in agreement, even though I want to scream, “Liar, liar pants on fire; you watch TV but don’t want to admit it.” For some reason, it’s OK be a lover of books but not of television.

Seriously, have you ever read an interview with an elected official who says, “In my off hours, I like to binge-watch The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”?

I became a lover of this art form in the 1960s, in a house where eight people shared oneTV. Since I was the youngest, no one was interested in my TV show recommendations. There were days I faked being sick just so I could stay home, lie on the sofa and watch whatever I wanted for seven straight hours.

Sorry I lied, Mom. Certain shows have affected the way I look at life. The Mary Tyler Moore Show convinced me that I wanted to work for someone just like Mr. Grant. My old boss, Doug, was far nicer, but I always wished he would tell me I had spunk, just like Lou told Mary. I watched The Love Boat every Saturday night with my future husband and his roommates. And I never ceased to be amazed that these manly men happily sang the theme song with me. Gilmore Girls was must-see TV for my daughter and me. And to this day, whenever the theme song starts, I get a little misty-eyed.

My plea to you this week is to watch TV. In fact, you can do it out of civic pride, if you need a reason. Two new series on Netflix feature St. Louisans. One has the exceptionally funny Ellie Kemper in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, it tells the story of Kimmy adapting to life in New York City after spending 15 years held in an underground bunker by a cult. Admittedly the words ‘cult’ and ‘bunker’ don’t usually connote laughter, but here they do. As a matter of fact, I am pretty sure I will be quoting Kimmy soon enough when I get mad and start yelling, “gosh darn mommy fudging” instead of my usual terminology.

The second show, also on Netflix, features St. Louisan Nobert Leo Butz as Kevin Rayburn in Bloodline. I have mixed emotions about this one, since it takes place in the Florida Keys in Islamorada.

It happens to be my favorite place to vacation, and I fear that once viewers see the scenery they will want to vacation with me. How can I say this nicely?

Please don’t.

Any discussion of TV viewing would not be complete without mentioning Andy Cohen, who has forever changed my bedtime habits. As the host of Watch What Happens Live on Bravo, he’s far more entertaining than the local news. With that St. Louis Cardinals hat perched behind him, he makes me feel like I’m hanging out in his rathskeller with friends.

You know, like Cher and Susan Sarandon. So, show some civic pride by tuning in to these shows.

Patty Unleashed is a new column by Backtalk and I Tried It writer Patty Hannum, who has too much time on her hands and clearly needs something more to do.

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by karyn meyer

It’s going to be a funny night at The Fox. Martin Short, known for famous SNL characters Ed Grimley and Jiminy Glick, will join Diana Ross as a special guest during the

Bob Costas Benefit May 23.

The annual event, now in its 26th year, raises money for the Costas Center at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, which provides a comfortable place for children receiving prolonged treatment.

Tickets are available at 314.534.1111 or metrotix.com.

Get ready to be dazzled by stunning jewels, Hollywood-style. Saks Fifth Avenue hosts a David Webb Trunk Show April 24 and 25 to show off the glamorous, creative designs of David Webb (1925-1975). His creations graced the cover of Vogue just two years after he started the business in 1948. Thousands of sketches and hand-colored renderings he left behind continue to influence the company’s jewelers today.

The Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter was named a recipient of the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Caring at Home grant. The nonprofit will use the $432,000 for its Respite Assistance Program, which offers financial support to Missouri residents who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s.

kudos to... ☛Girls in the Know, a local nonprofit that inspires young girls

to make healthy decisions and encourages communication between mothers and daughters, was featured on CNN/Headline News’ first-ever docu-reality series, BeautyLicious. The show talked about strength and acceptance among young women. Local filming was at UMB Bank downtown and Glenridge Elementary in Clayton and i ncluded 20 moms and their daughters. Reruns will air on hlntv.com.

☛ Local attorney William Bolster will receive the 2015 Superhero for Kids Award later this month from

St. Louis Arc. The honor recognizes outstanding leaders

who work on behalf of children with developmental disabilities.

Bolster, a member of the law firm Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, is chairman of the board for the St. Louis chapter of Autism Speaks.

At its recent Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards dinner, The Academy of Science St. Louis honored Dr. Steven Teitelbaum with the Peter H. Raven Lifetime Achievement Award for his research of cellular mechanisms that lead to osteoporosis.

The annual awards recognize local scientists known around the world for their contributions to research, industry and quality of life.

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Seniors lose more than $36 billion annually to fraud and exploitation.

How do I keep my elderly parents from getting ripped off by unscrupulous con artists? When should I step in and take over MY parents’ finances, and how can a financial adviser help?

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You hear a lot about real estate or investment scams, but most cases of fraud against the elderly are perpetrated by the people they depend upon the most—their in-home caregivers.

We investigate hundreds of cases a year. One day, Mom’s checking account is full; next thing you know, it’s empty. We’ve had many cases where the caregiver writes checks to ‘cash,’ supposedly for a household expense, and gets the elderly client to sign the check. Or a caregiver has access to the client’s credit card to buy groceries and medicine, but they also buy things for themselves— sometimes a little, sometimes a lot, depending on the client’s level of mental awareness. Over time, it can add up to an incredible amount of money.

I’ve known sophisticated business executives who’ve been completely duped. They’re so relieved to find someone to care for their parents, they let their guard down. You should conduct your private life just like your business life. Practice due diligence before you hire.

Don’t employ anyone for your parents without a thorough background check.

Our firm, for example, provides an authorization and consent form for applicants to fill out, and we’ll conduct a complete background investigation. In nearly every case of a caregiver who steals from a senior, an investigation will reveal huge bankruptcies, liens and judgments, and often a criminal record. Chances are, you’re not the first person they’ve ripped off. And they’ll keep doing it until somebody puts them in jail.

Every family is unique. Some seniors are open about financial affairs, and others are very private, even with their children.

Approaching the subject can be difficult, so including an experienced financial adviser to unearth sensitive topics can help. He or she can ask questions the adult child is uncomfortable asking.

In my practice, based on the individual situation, I help identify and assemble the correct team to meet family goals. That team may include an estate attorney, a trust department, or simply getting the siblings together at one table. Many older adults have their assets spread among numerous banks and financial institutions. That can become hard to manage, and makes fraud on their accounts more difficult to detect. A financial adviser is a great resource for determining how best to simplify the situation, and this service is often free of charge for clients.

Many times, consolidating assets into a few accounts is all the senior needs to continue managing the assets themselves.

It also simplifies things if an adult child ever needs to take over day-to-day management. Should that time come, a power of attorney is commonly used to authorize the adult child to act on the parent’s behalf, but it isn’t always necessary. If the client has already drafted estate planning documents (for example, a will or trust), I recommend they provide a copy to the financial adviser to be used in these discussions.

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There are times when everyone needs someone who can really listen, without

judgment. Someone who can cut through the confusion and conflict and help us work through life’s challenges with insight, skill and compassion. For more than 45 years, Care and Counseling has been addressing the psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of St. Louisans. The region’s only accredited, interfaith, nonprofit counseling organization, Care and Counseling serves more than 1,200 adults and children annually with affordable professional counseling at nine locations in St. Louis City and County and St. Charles County.

“Nearly 20 percent of the population, or one in five adults, experience mental distress in their lifetime,” says executive director Amy Bertschausen. “And approximately 21 percent of youth age 13 through 18 experience a mental disorder in any given year.” Therapy isn’t a magic wand that makes challenges disappear, she notes. “But after working with a therapist, 93 percent of people say they can handle their problems more effectively.”

Making that first call in search of help can be daunting. Established in 1968, Care and Counseling offers a safe, secure way to seek psychological and spiritual support in times of crisis, Bertschausen explains. Services include individual, family and couples counseling. The nonprofit also provides resources and training for psychotherapists, clergy and lay ministers and their congregations, as well as community mental health education and employee assistance programs. The organization is affiliated with the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, the Samaritan Institute and the Children’s Services Coalition.

Thanks to support from individual donations, foundations, corporations and faith communities, Care and Counseling is able to offer services to those who would otherwise be unable to afford the full cost of therapy. The organization’s major fundraiser, Passport to Hope, takes place May 13 at Coronado Ballroom. “Our benefit generates more than $100,000 annually to help individuals and families in crisis,” Bertschausen says.

Andria Simckes and Kathy Pratt serve as co-chairs. Julia Muller and David Fleisher Sr. will receive the 2015 Heart of Care and Counseling Award. “Julia Muller, a member of our board for more than seven years, has helped take us to the next level of growth with her unparalleled leadership and commitment to our mission,” Bertschausen says. “Dave Fleisher has significantly strengthened our fundraising efforts, most recently by serving as chairman of our development committee.”

Every day, Care and Counseling receives calls from people in need, asking for help in moments of hurt, crisis and despair. “And every day, we say ‘yes,’ regardless of their ability to pay,” Bertschausen says. Donor support makes that ‘yes’ possible, she adds. “I’m honored to work with this great organization, our incredibly skilled staff and dedicated board members. Our commitment to high-quality, spiritually integrated and affordable counseling is a unique and treasured resource in St. Louis. Our mission is to help people find their way to health and wholeness—and to keep issuing passports to hope.”

Passport to Hope—A Gala to Benefit Care and Counseling, takes place May 13 at Coronado Ballroom. PICTURED ON THE COVER, clockwise from left: board president Anne Carpenter, benefit co-chair Kathy Pratt, executive director Amy Bertschausen and benefit co-chair Andria Simckes.

For tickets, visit careandcounseling.org; for more information call 314.878.4340.

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There will be more than 90 events over Memorial Day Weekend (May 21–26), including swimming, track & field, table tennis, horseshoes, billiards, bowling, golf, shuffleboard and more.

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Call or visit us online for tickets to this evening of old Hollywood glamour.

Pictured: De La Salle grads DeAnyia B. and Micah A. 4145 Kennerly Ave. | 314.531.9820 | delasallems.org Passport to Hope, a gala to benefit Care and Counseling, will be held May 13 at the Coronado Ballroom. For more information, contact Ruthanne Hoffman at 314.336.1082.

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Most people with a keen fashion sense know Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen and Derek Lam simply as names that grace the tags of their favorite dress or blouse. But for St. Louis native Liz Giardina, the relationship goes much deeper. Each iconic name represents a fashion house where she has left her creative mark as a designer. Currently at the helm of Derek Lam’s diffusion brand, 10 Crosby, the Clayton High School grad (’98) lends her artistic background to a line that brings designer clothes to a wider audience.

Her journey to such a prominent position (officially VP of design) started when she was a little girl, enthralled with her mom’s books that celebrated the style of famous actresses and socialites. “I became very interested in personal style at a young age: how people carried themselves and how they wore their clothes, as well as the attitude that clothes give people.” She grew up dancing, and as a member of COCA’s first dance company, she became intrigued by costume design and the aura surrounding influential dancers. “I’ve always been fascinated by Bob Fosse, Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, just how they wore menswear and their casual style.”

A combined love of personal style and art—she majored in sculpture and fine art at Washington University—led her to pursue fashion design. She started her fashion career as a design assistant in accessories at Ralph Lauren before transitioning to a designer of ready-to-wear at Zac Posen. In 2004, she joined Halston, working under the masterful minds of creative directors Marco Aznini, Marios Schwab and Jeff Mahshie. “I designed an evening collection and helped launch a ready-to-wear collection that sold at major luxury retailers around the world, like Printemps in Paris and Selfridges in London,” she recalls. “I also helped launch a lower-priced line called Halston Heritage that had great commercial success.” Giardina initially met with Derek Lam about five years ago to design for his collection, but the fashion mogul took her in a different direction. “He approached me with the idea of starting a secondary brand and thought I would be perfect to lead it,” she says.

Her work with 10 Crosby is a true representation of her style aesthetic. She and her team, almost exclusively women, are all customers, too. “We’re engrossed in not only designing great clothes, but also in making something great for us to wear,” she notes. A typical workday involves discussions about how to put new twists on old classics. “Take a man’s oxford shirt; everyone is familiar with it, but we work to make it more feminine and creative,” she explains. Giardina appreciates designing for the more urban woman. “The 10 Crosby customer might come home and throw her clothes on the back of a chair; the garments have an easy attitude.” She says the brand’s success derives from more than her approachable, fashion-forward designs. A contemporary price point and “sense of honesty”—comfortable fabrics like cotton, canvas and merino wool—are also factors, she says.

In St. Louis, the line is offered exclusively at Neiman Marcus, and Giardina will visit the store at 1 p.m. April 18 for a fashion chat and runway show, her first local appearance for the line. The event’s intimate, casual atmosphere will encourage audience participation as Liz, NM public relations manager Cheresse Pentella, and NM CUSP manager Kerry Condrey discuss each look. Giardina welcomes any opportunity to engage with clients. “To meet with people who are customers, especially in my hometown, is so fun,” she says. “I have wanted to do an appearance in St. Louis since I started working with Derek. It’s interesting to hear feedback from women outside of New York, where we are in this fashion bubble. I’m designing clothes for women everywhere, so it’s nice to find out what they’re wearing and responding to—and what they’re not.”

Giardina gets back to St. Louis a few times a year to visit family, stop by her alma mater (she’s even done a guest teaching stint at Wash. U.) and check out her favorite local attraction, the Pulitzer Arts Foundation. “It’s amazing,” she says. “I just read in Architectural Digest that it will host a Calder exhibit when it reopens in May. To have the first public building in the U.S. designed by Tadao Ando right here in St. Louis is such a treasure.” Some would say the same of her.

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vineyards of a medieval village in Italy, followed by an intimate celebration on an outdoor terrace with unforgettable food and wine and a surprise performance by an operatic tenor. All of this actually happened at the real-life nuptials of St. Louisan Lauren Kaintz and Jason Schroeder, in the Tuscan village of Il Borro.

The fairy tale began in 2011, when the couple met through an online dating site. After meeting Lauren, Jason knew it would be something bigger than just one date. They had been together a little over a year when he planned a proposal during a family trip to Cabo San Lucas. “Jason set up a cooking competition modeled after the TV show Chopped,” Lauren says. “I found the ring in a chocolate heart when I was making dessert.”

She dreamed of having her wedding in Italy after a trip there with her family, and since she and Jason both love wine and traveling, she says it just made sense. Italian wedding planner Cindy Salgado worked with the couple to help them set up their festivities at Il Borro, a charming villa in the village of the same name. “Cindy had a network of vendors, and we trusted her opinion and judgment,” Jason says. The two planned a wine tasting, cooking class and many unforgettable meals for their 23 guests throughout the weekend. “Just the whole ambience was amazing,” Jason says. Lauren adds, “It was something out of a dream.”

The couple held a celebration at the Saint Louis Club May 24 for those guests who couldn’t make the trip. Lauren is a NICU nurse at Mercy Hospital, and Jason is a structural engineer with Jacobs Engineering. The couple resides in Ballwin.

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ARM For the toss-it-all-in personality, the bucket bag can take you anywhere and fit just about anything!

This Page: Clockwise, from top: Rebecca Minkoff 'Fiona' bucket tote in cognac, $245, Rebecca Minkoff 'Lexi' pebble-leather bucket in ultraviolet, $375, and 3.1 Phillip Lim 'Quill' bag, $1,395; all from Saks Fifth Avenue Opposite Page: Donna Karan hand-rubbed leather jacket, $3,895 from Saks Fifth Avenue Gigi NY white python tassel tote, $350 from Mister Guy Women’s Velvet Heart denim blouse, $75, and earrings, $9.50; both from Geranium at West County Center Vince Camuto 'Brianny' peep-toe sandals, $110 from Dillard’s

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Wilson Lighting is new to St. Louis. Come explore our unique selection of chandeliers, ceiling fans, occasional furniture, framed art, mirrors and decorative accessories at great prices.

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A trunk show April 30 through May 2 marks the official launch of a new line of spectacular and affordable jewelry from Mariana. Receive special offers during show.

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Pleasant Nepalese restaurant with prayer flags and a casual vibe

THE CHEF

Dr. Devi Gurung States

THE PRICES

$3.50 to $10.75 starters $10.50 to $19 entrees

THE FAVORITES

Nepalese Shrimp Platter, Tandoori Lamb, Gulab Jamun dessert, Mango Lassi, pakoras

It’s hard to believe this venerable Eastern cafe in

The Grove is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. The Grove has grown up all around the small restaurant, becoming a bustling dining and club scene. Everest remains largely unchanged, a quiet retreat with a slightly spiritual aura. Prayer flags and other Nepali touches contribute to this, as do the soft-spoken servers, who appear to be from Nepal.

The menu is a hybrid of Indian, Korean and Nepali cuisines, so expect some heat in your dishes unless you request otherwise. And there is a smattering of serving styles, from roasted tandoori entrees to creamy Indian sauces and thali platters. The food is exotic and generally very flavorful, which also could explain its popularity.

On one visit, we ordered the Meat Platter with shrimp ($15.50), which was served thali-style on a sectioned plate with pickled items, vegetables, Nepali red curry shrimp, rice and daal (lentil soup). The shrimp was very good,

with a pungent, thick sauce. And the pickled vegetables— pea pods and cucumbers—were mouth-puckering: tart, vinegary and salty. The only disappointment was the soup, which was somewhat bland.

The Special Everest platter ($11.50) was quite good and included samosas, pakoras and momo dumplings.

The samosas had a crisp flour coating and a potatopea filling, while the momo were soft rice skin pockets available in vegetable, pork or chicken. The stars of the platter though were the pakora, large slices of zucchini and eggplant with a thick and crunchy coating of bread crumbs, deep fried and deliciously hot and oily.

An order of Lamb Sekuwa ($16.50) was a very generous serving of two large strips of lamb from the leg: firm and lean. They had been roasted in the tandoori and came sizzling on the classic hot platter with a variety of sautéed onions and pepper. The meat was mostly tender and had plenty of flavor, seasoned with a rub of

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Lassi An Eastern drink made with yogurt, water and spices. For Western palates, it often includes fruit, commonly mango Momo Tibetan stuffed dumplings with soft, doughy skin and vegetable or meat filling Thali An Indian meal composed of small servings of different dishes, traditionally served on a

platter with small, indented areas for the various foods

[ aftertaste ] » I’ve always liked this little place. The atmosphere is calm and the food cheap and reliable.

— astor l. of maplewood

» It’s a great spot for a casual meal, although I definitely have liked some things better than others. You just have to learn what’s good and order those dishes.

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Nepali spices (cumin, coriander, garlic, etc.). It, too, came with some accompaniments: basmati rice, the same bland daal and naan, which was dryer than most I’ve had since it lacked a yummy top layer of oil/ghee.

Less exciting by far was the Lamb with Baby Spinach ($13.50), a stewed dish with tough lamb cubes, some of them not well-trimmed of their connective tissue. Only a few of the pieces were cooked tender and absorbed the slightly spicy, thin tomato sauce—a disappointment.

But an order of Shrimp Everest Special Sizzling Takara ($15.50) was quite good, with a spice-laden tomato paste coating that adhered to each shrimp and offered a delightful treat with every bite.

A dessert of Gulab Jamun ($3.25) was excellent, with three small house-made cheese balls deep-fried and swimming in delicious honey syrup. And the Mango Lassi ($3.25), an inspired East Indian concoction of yogurt, fruit and milk, was a treat.

» dr. devi gurung states What made you open a Nepali restaurant in St. Louis?

It is not only Nepali! My wife and partner Connie is from Korea and is also a chef. Since the age of 16, working in a restaurant in Katmandu, my dream was to own a restaurant.

How is Nepaelse food different from Indian food?

Indian food is generally spicier. And we don’t use curd or cream, so the gravy is thinner.

favorite ingredient Vegetables

favorite dish

Tofu with fresh vegetables and baby spinach

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Saint Louis Art Museum, Farrell Auditorium | 6 p.m.

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count on a few things. The setting will most likely be in a coastal North Carolina town, the leads will be attractive, and there will be lots of ooey, gooey, forever-after love. This one—the 10th to be adapted from Sparks’ romance novels—ticks each box, and is one of those films that manages to be simultaneously awful and enjoyable. It’s comfortably predictable, like a favorite pair of sweatpants you’ve pulled on hundreds of times.

The Longest Ride meshes together two love stories from two different eras (another Nicholas Sparks element). The main storyline involves former bull-riding champ Luke (played by the very attractive Scott Eastwood, son of Clint) and art history major Sophia, who is set to move to New York to work at an upscale art gallery. On their first date, the pair rescue Ira, an elderly man, from a car wreck.

We get his love story—a lifelong passion for his wife, an Austrian immigrant during World War II— through flashbacks. The two stories don’t exactly blend together naturally, and the juxtaposition feels forced. Melodramatic and overly sincere, this film won’t be winning any awards, but it will surely entertain fans of films like The Notebook.

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The Sound of Music (1965) | Wehrenberg Des Peres 14 Cine and Ronnie’s 20 Cine April 19, 2 and 7 p.m.

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4/26 Faire is the Heaven concert

The Bach Society of Saint Louis | 3 p.m.

Second Presbyterian Church | $20 – $40 | bachsociety.org

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Saint Louis Low Brass Collective | 6:30 p.m.

Ladue Horton Watkins High School | Free | stllbc.org

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SLUCare Physician Dr. Sagun Goyal is involved in clinical trials in hematologic malignancies.

Cancer is a complex disease. Unpredictable by nature, it baffles and overwhelms those it strikes. But at Saint Louis University Cancer Center, patients have a power team of physicians and sophisticated treatments in their corner to meet the challenges head-on.

Created in 2002 as a partnership between SLUCare Physician Group and Saint Louis University Hospital, SLU Cancer Center is the second largest in the region. It’s based on a dual focus: cancer research and comprehensive, compassionate care. It is recognized for its expertise in a long list of cancers, including skin, head and neck, leukemia, lymphoma, eye, bone, bone marrow, gynecologic, breast, lung, urologic, GI and brain, with more than 70 specialized cancer physicians.

“A cancer center like this that focuses on the trifecta of research and clinical trials, a multidisciplinary approach, and compassionate care is going to be able to provide the best treatment,” says the center’s interim director, Dr. Scott Fosko, SLUCare Physician Group practitioner and chairman at SLU School of Medicine’s department of dermatology.

The center’s multidisciplinary approach is key to providing the best care possible, says Fosko. “There are

so many elements of care, so many components that go into putting together an outstanding treatment plan,” he says. “A cancer center that understands the nuances of different stages of the disease is going to deliver better care. When things become more complicated, you have to have the ability to manage that, and that’s what we offer. We have so many different physicians with so many different specialties, it really helps us advance the care of our patients.” For example, the center’s melanoma program includes a collaborative team of dermatologists, surgical pathologists, Mohs surgeons, surgical and radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, dermatopathologists and more, Fosko explains.

Similarly, patients with cutaneous lymphoma, a complex cancer affecting the white blood cells and involving the skin, lymph nodes and blood, have the resources of the multidisciplinary Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic. Patients see both Dr. Mark Fesler and Dr. M. Yadira Hurley, who together head the clinic.

“Cutaneous lymphomas often require a combination of systemic and skin-directed therapies for optimal treatment,” Hurley says. “Dr. Fesler manages systemic chemotherapies, and I manage skin-directed therapies

and assess for cutaneous response.” Patients can get lab draws, bone marrow biopsies, infusions and PET/CT scans on the same day as their appointment, decreasing the frequency of office visits, she adds.

The center works to make treatment as comfortable and convenient as possible for patients with any type of cancer. The Outpatient Bone Marrow Transplant Center, opened in 2012 at SLU Hospital, is the first of its kind in the area. “Traditionally, patients would have to undergo a complicated procedure, and then be hospitalized,” Fosko says. “This provides an outpatient alternative and helps improve patient quality of life during treatment.”

Fosko explains that SLU Cancer Center is based on three components that together perpetuate the highest level of treatment, now and in the future: patient care, education and research. SLU patients can choose to participate in clinical trials, which offers them more options for their care. The clinical trials advance research efforts, which in turn pave the way for future cutting-edge therapies, all providing fertile training ground for SLU Medical School students, residents and subspecialty fellowships.

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cover story SLUCare Physician Group Clinical trials bridge the gap between research efforts and cutting-edge therapies. Around 100 such trials are currently underway at SLU Cancer Center.

“Having a portfolio of clinical trials we can offer our patients when it’s appropriate in their treatment is an important part of our service,” says Dr. Carl Freter, division director of SLUCare Hematology and Oncology.

“It provides choices for people who have run out of options with conventional therapy.”

One trial currently underway at the center involves the incubation of cancer cells with interleukin-2, a protein that regulates white blood cells. “It has the potential to be extremely effective in rapidly destroying cancer cells by harnessing the body’s immune system to attack only the cancer cells, and not normal cells,” Freter explains.

Research also is being done on Vismodegib, recently FDA-approved for treating metastatic and advanced basal cell carcinoma. The drug is an oral agent that provides ultra-targeted therapy, working only on a specific area of the cell to shrink the tumor. The cancer center is conducting research trials to understand how to best utilize the drug and which patients it will

Dr. Yadira Hurley, SLUCare dermatopathologist, and Dr. Mark Fesler, SLUCare hematologist and oncologist.

benefit the most. “This is an exciting advancement for basal cell carcinoma, where we traditionally would use surgery or radiation to treat these advanced cancers,” Fosko says. “Now we have an oral agent that can be quite effective.”

In addition to all the center accomplishes in treatment and innovative research, SLU Cancer Center also reaches out to the community, says Fosko. A number of initiatives are designed to assist underserved populations. The Center for Cancer Prevention, Research and Outreach, operated in partnership with SLU’s College for Public Health & Social Justice and co-directed by Fosko and Dr. Ricardo Wray, is a program that seeks to address the high breast and prostate cancer rates in North St. Louis by collaborating with community

groups to bring screening to high-risk populations.

Each person faced with a cancer diagnosis depends on their doctors to put them on the road to good health. With SLU Cancer Center’s strength in both care and research, and its affiliation with SLU Medical School, patients are given the best fighting chance possible, Fosko says.

“Bringing all those elements together makes a cancer center robust and enables us to drive innovation,” he explains. “It allows us to focus on outstanding outcomes for patients, improving their quality of life during treatment and increasing their chances of survival.”

Pictured on the cover: Dr. Carl Freter, division director of SLUCare Hematology and Oncology, and Chunfa Huang, Ph.D., actively engage in conducting clinical trials and research for the development of new cancer drugs.

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CANCER

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No longer eliciting quite the dread it once did, cancer has become a part of everyday life. We hear about it constantly, know people who have had it, and—most critically—read about the almost daily breakthroughs that have made cancer manageable and, hopefully, will lead to its eradication.

ENVIRONMENTALFACTORS

From the air we breathe to the water we drink, certain exposures can pose significant risks. While some toxins lurk and others are far more transparent,

Environment vs. Genetics We know genetics, environment and lifestyle all can contribute to cancer risk. “The proportion of cancer cases due to environmental causes is higher than that due to genetic causes,” says Dr. Adetunji Toriola of Washington University School of Medicine. “Not everyone who is exposed to similar amounts of a pollutant will develop cancer,” he says. “Genetics and other lifestyle-related factors modify these risks.”

“As far as genetic disposition in cancer development, it only accounts for a very small portion of overall cancer cases, probably no more than 5 to 10 percent,” confirms Dr. H. Shawn Hu, chairman of Mercy Oncology Services.

“Although it is critical that physicians look into each patient’s family history and recognize the potential genetic syndromes, I believe the significance of a genetic link to cancer is somewhat overemphasized.”

The Long Hit List It is estimated that two of every 10 cancers are due to environmental causes, according to Toriola. More than 100 environmental factors have been classified capable of causing cancer in humans, according to Toriola. Some

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increased attention on the link between epidemiology and the environment has become a catalyst for understanding how pollutants and chemicals can affect cancer risk.

of the risk factors are well-known, such as radiation exposure from CT scans, asbestos and industrial solvents like benzene, according to Hu. “While some of these factors have a predilection for causing cancer in specific sites, others may affect more than one site,” Toriola says.

He singles out arsenic (found in wood preservatives and pesticides), which is associated with an increased risk of skin, lung, bladder and kidney cancers; and cadmium (found in metal coatings and some plastics), which appears to be associated with lung cancer.

Air, Arsenic, Asbestos Air pollution is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer—the leading cause of cancer death among men and women. It is estimated that more than 170,000 cases worldwide are due to air pollution, according to Toriola.

Typically found in industrial settings and older buildings, toxic asbestos fibers are the focus of recent studies that indicate which areas in the country pose the greater risk for asbestos exposure. Geologist Dr. Brenda Buck recently discovered alarming rates of naturally occurring asbestos in the Nevada desert. Buck is collaborating with a leading mesothelioma researcher, Dr. Michele Carbone

of the University of Hawaii, to assess the extent of any potential health risks and their implications for people living in the region.

Womb Risk The relationship between epidemiology and environment is further cemented with facts showing that genetic mutations account for only 5 to 10 percent of breast cancers overall, according to the National Cancer Institute. Toriola says that while a mother’s exposure to an environmental factor during pregnancy may increase cancer risk in the child, this depends on other factors. “The cancer consequences depend on the gender and stage in development at the time of exposure, as well as amount and duration of exposure.” The degree to which parental exposure to an environmental factor may increase cancer risk in babies is being examined by The Child Health and Development Studies, which is working with 15,000 women in a one-of-a-kind research program that spans three generations.

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A maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist is an obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) physician with additional training in complicated pregnancies and deliveries, ultrasound and genetics.

Physicians with this area of expertise are often referred to as high-risk pregnancy doctors.

There are generally three main reasons why an MFM specialist is involved in a patient’s care.

Women with certain medical conditions, such as those with diabetes, lupus, heart disease and thyroid disease, may have higher-risk pregnancies or deliveries. Past medical situations, such as prior heart surgery or organ transplant, can also increase risk of complications during pregnancy.

A second group of patients who may need to see an MFM specialist are those who experienced a previous high-risk pregnancy, such as delivering a pre-term baby or having a child with a hereditary medical disorder, which might impact the next pregnancy.

Finally, some pregnancies start out normally, but as they progress, become complicated, such as in instances of multiples (twins or triplets), development of high blood pressure disorders, or even cancer diagnosis.

Many developments in OB/GYN, including ultrasound advances and genetic testing, have improved the ability to care for pregnant women and their unborn infants. Most women, even those with complicated medical problems, have successful pregnancies, but may need additional testing and observation to achieve the best outcome.

If you are not sure if you need to see an MFM specialist, ask your OB/GYN. If you know or suspect you are high-risk, it can be beneficial to schedule a visit with an MFM specialist even before you are pregnant. Pre-pregnancy consultations can assist patients and their families in understanding what to expect and formulating a pregnancy plan.

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CUSTOMIZINGCANCERTREATMENT

Cancer is feared for its indiscriminate nature: it’s an equal-opportunity affliction. But what differentiates us actually could be the key to effective

Focus on the Unique “Individualized therapy is the new watchword,” says Dr. Carl Freter, director of the division of hematology and oncology at Saint Louis University and associate director of SLU Cancer Center. “That’s because we know a lot more about the genetics of cancer.” The idea that treatment for diseases like cancer can and should be tailored to the individual patient has received national support and attention.

In February, the Obama administration outlined its Precision Medicine Initiative, which designates $70 million to the National Cancer Institute to “scale up efforts to identify genomic drivers in cancer and apply that knowledge in the development of more effective approaches to cancer treatment.” The initiative affirms a key shift in expanding the range of possibilities and options for patient treatment.

treatment. That, anyway, is the idea behind gene-targeted therapies for cancer patients: customizing treatment is shaping life-saving ways to treat the disease.

Custom vs. Chemo Gene-targeted therapies are a “broad-based approach that is intellectually different than chemotherapy and informed by vastly increased knowledge of the genetics of cancer and the mechanisms of what makes cancer occur, grow, invade and kill,” says Freter. Targeted therapies focus on specific molecular abnormalities in cells, he adds. While traditional chemotherapy focuses on slowing down the growth of cells, this can be toxic to the patient’s other organ systems.

Freter estimates 50 percent of cancer therapy is now targeted, while the other half is still based on the conventional method of killing rapidly dividing cells.

Some physicians use a hybrid approach that combines both traditional chemotherapy and targeted therapies.

“All of oncology is moving toward discovering the Achilles’ heel of individual cancers and targeting that,” he adds.

Patient Practicalities In general, targeted therapy can be a lot easier on patients. The nature of targeted therapy drugs— simpler and smaller—marks a fundamental difference from chemotherapy, says Freter. In contrast to the IV transfusions used often in conventional chemo, targeted therapy drugs frequently are taken orally. If traditional chemotherapy is largely characterized by its fast and aggressive approach to fighting cancer, targeted therapies adopt a slow-and-steady method to halt the growth first before eliminating the cancer. “We have to be more patient, and our traditional measures of response are different. We are still learning and developing better ways to measure clinical responses,” says Freter.

Success Stories “Whether this is the norm or still experimental depends on what specific cancer you’re talking about,” says Dr. Ron Bose, oncologist at Siteman Cancer Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine and of Cell Biology and Physiology at Washington University.

When a drug to inhibit gene alteration in chronic myeloid leukemia went through a clinical trial in 1999, the death rate dropped to 10 percent of what it used to be. More recently, Bose cites a 2004 study that focused on the epidermal growth factor receptor mutation in lung cancer. Patients were given an oral drug and had better outcomes than with standard chemotherapy.

A driving factor for gene-targeted therapies, says Bose, are the significant advances in next-generation DNA sequencing. Within the last five years, enhanced technology has allowed sequencing of millions of base pairs of DNA at a time, compared to just hundreds in the past. “With this increase of speed has come a dramatic fall in the cost of sequencing, with costs comparable to that of an MRI scan,” he says.

As early successes lay the groundwork for further innovations in gene-directed therapy, more recent research in gene amplification and alteration is being conducted on “every conceivable form of cancer,” says SLU’s Freter. “There has been no time in my career like the present in terms of excitement in oncology and development of new drugs that are making major leaps in improving treatments for our patients. They are our individualized focus, and what this is all about.”

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HOLISTIC HEALING

The cumulative toll of cancer can leave a patient physically, mentally and emotionally depleted. Even traditional medicine has recognized the benefits of holistic approaches

Complementary Care Traditional oncologists and non-medical practitioners alike are quick to note that holistic approaches can be beneficial when paired with conventional cancer treatment. “We are not here to replace traditional cancer therapy like chemotherapy, radiation or surgery,” says Crystal Weaver, a board-certified music therapist and a certified rehabilitation counselor at SLU Cancer Center.

“I think there is more impact from complementary supportive care, which can include relaxation, therapeutic touch and aromatherapy and can provide a more individual approach,” says Dr. Christos Papageorgiou, oncologist at St. Mary’s Health Center. He also cites the value of these methods because “they do not intervene with conventional therapy and are not pharmaceutically based.”

There is literature to support the benefits of holistic treatment. A 2007 study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology examined aromatherapy massage on cancer patients and noted a clinically important benefit that lasts up to two weeks. A 2011 study in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management also concluded acupressure was a useful intervention for nausea and pain.

to complement more aggressive medical treatments. Complementary therapies such as yoga, meditation, music and acupressure encourage coping over curing as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for patients.

The Right Notes Music therapy is another intervention designed to offer patients relief from pain, anxiety, fatigue and other chemotherapy effects. Building on the principles of person-centered therapy, music therapy sessions are specifically customized to the patient’s goals, issues and preferences.

If the patient feels isolated and isn’t getting enough sensory stimulation, a session can feature up-tempo music or invite patient interaction through therapeutic songwriting. Alternately, passive involvement sessions can be optimal for relaxation. Convenience and continuity of care are hallmarks of the music therapy program at SLU Cancer Center, says Weaver. Armed with a guitar and an extensive music background, Weaver and other music therapists can be present at every step of a patient’s treatment, even during long chemo transfusions. And contrary to the belief that classical music is the standard for relaxation, Weaver takes requests from patients who prefer all types of music—country, spiritual, contemporary or pop.

Power of Positive Thinking “I’m a huge proponent of behavioral intervention as a means to decrease stress,” says Papageorgiou. He refers his patients for integrated therapies such as yoga, meditation and exercise to complement his traditional cancer treatment. Papageorgiou’s patients have reaped the benefits of such therapies, reporting less nausea following acupuncture, and reduced stress, thanks to exercise or yoga.

Achieving a calm state of mind—going to your happy place—can be an effective coping mechanism. “Creating positive thoughts are statistically associated with improved outcomes in patients,” says Papageorgiou. He advocates positive thinking and encourages patients to, in effect, rehabilitate their brain through relaxation and meditation.

“Just like any other muscle, you can exercise and educate your brain to have positive thoughts.”

Options Beyond providing relief from side effects, holistic options can empower patients simply by offering them choices during cancer treatment. From medications, diet, lifestyle changes and courses of treatment, options for cancer patients can be restrictive, says Weaver. Holistic therapies offer a sense of autonomy for patients who may feel like so much in their lives is out of their control. SLU Cancer Center has an open referral process that offers therapeutic services to anyone being treated at the center. “It’s good to offer opportunities, to give patients choice and control,” she says.

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by marylyn simpson Lady Gaga stole the show at the

Oscars this year, thanks to her incredible tribute to The Sound of Music. While her powerful set of pipes come as no surprise, her red carpet look wowed even the harshest of fashion critics. Her Alaia dress was a couture masterpiece, and her makeup and hair were absolutely on-point. Ditching her gimmicky looks of red carpets past, Gaga was sleek and sophisticated with a touch of avante garde. So forget the face paint and wigs, and check out these simple steps for getting Gaga’s latest look.

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1 | Start with freshly washed and towel-dried hair. Eliminate any trace of frizz, and avoid heat damage with Dove’s Style + Care Frizz-Free Shine Cream-Serum. Thoroughly blow-dry hair straight with a perfectly centered middle part.

2 | Using a ceramic flat iron, straighten hair. Use the cream-serum as needed to keep hair as straight as possible.

3 | With the part in place, pull hair back in a low ponytail, keeping the hair pulled over the ears. Don’t pull the pony all the way through the hair tie yet, stopping just before you would normally pull it through.

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4 | Separate a small handful of hair beneath the ponytail and wrap it around the top of the ponytail. Pin wrapped hair in place.

5 | Finish off your Gaga-esque ‘do with a hair clip of your choice. Anthropologie makes beautiful hair accessories that offer an edgy, yet feminine, aesthetic similar to Gaga’s.

makeup

1 | Get Gaga’s picture-perfect skin with Nars’ All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation.

Apply a single, dime-size drop onto your fingers and blend in a circular motion. A little goes a long way and will leave your skin with a dewy glow.

2 | Anastasia Beverly Hills isn’t just for those in America’s famous zip code. The reigning queen of brow

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perfection, Gaga got her gorgeously sculpted brows from Anastasia herself. If you can’t book an appointment with the brow guru, don’t worry. You can find her full line of brow products online at sephora.com and ulta.com. I highly recommend using a DIPBROW pomade two shades darker than your hair color, and set with ABH’s Tinted Brow Gel in the same color.

3 | Gaga was pretty in pink with Nars’ Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow in Callisto. It goes on wet and sets dry for a creaseless, long-wearing shadow. Use a black liquid eyeliner and volumizing mascara, and let the icy pink Callisto show off its shimmer.

4 | Gaga’s red-hot lips could give the red carpet a run for its money. Get her pretty pout with Nars’ Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl. Top off with clear lip gloss.

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» cat facts

A recent analysis of the cat genome, led by researchers at Washington University, revealed some interesting facts about our feline friends. “Cats, unlike dogs, are really only semidomesticated,” says senior author Wes Warren at The Genome Institute. “They only recently (9,000 years ago) split off from wild cats, and some even still breed with their wild relatives.” Looking at genomes of both domestic and wild cats, researchers found specific differences that serve as evidence of domestication, including memory, fear and reward-seeking behaviors.

“Humans most likely welcomed cats because they controlled rodents,” says Warren. The findings were published Nov. 10 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Early Edition. Cat genome sequencing was undertaken in 2007 to study hereditary diseases in domestic cats that are similar to diseases in humans.

» breast cancer vaccine

A breast cancer vaccine has been designed and tested at Washington University, led by Dr. William Gillanders.

Preliminary evidence in a small clinical trial suggests the vaccine is safe in patients with metastatic breast cancer and reveals that it helped slow the cancer’s progression. The study, which appeared Dec. 1 in Clinical Cancer Research, found that the vaccine causes the body’s immune system to target a protein called mammaglobin-A, apparent in high levels in breast tumors. “Being able to target mammaglobin is exciting because it is expressed broadly in up to 80 percent of breast cancers, but not at meaningful levels in other tissues,” Gillanders says. The vaccine primes a type of white blood cell, part of the body’s adaptive immune system, to seek out and destroy cells with the mammaglobin-A protein.

» for the kids

A new Nuclear Medicine Suite at SSM Cardinal Glennon children’s medical center is a $1.6 million addition to enhance patient care. The state-of-the-art technology allows the center’s medical teams to identify disease at its earliest stages while making the diagnosis techniques less traumatic for young patients. The suite has ambient lighting and age-appropriate distractions that can help ease anxiety and minimize the use of sedation.

» staph breakthrough

Research conducted at Saint Louis University by Mee-Ngan F. Yap uncovered new information about how staph becomes resistant to antibiotics. Yap and her team learned that antibiotics are not as effective in treating staph as previously thought and that the process the bacteria uses to evade the antibiotic appears to be an evolutionary mechanism developed to delay genetic replication when beneficial. The findings were reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and Yap recently was awarded a prestigious Mallinckrodt Foundation grant to continue her research.

» new kidney screening

By measuring the presence of proteins in the urine, kidney cancer can now be detected much earlier, leading to better outcomes for patients with the disease. Principal investigator Jeremiah J. Morrissey led the Washington University study, and Dr. Evan D. Kharasch was senior author of the study, which was reported March 19 in the journal JAMA Oncology. The noninvasive screening method has the potential to save 80 percent of patients, as symptoms like blood in the urine and abdominal pain often don’t develop until later in the disease’s progression. Kidney cancer is the seventh most common cancer in men and the 10th most common in women. About 14,000 patients die from it annually.

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by karyn meyer The real estate world has certainly seen its ups and downs in recent years. But with the right blend of talent, passion and luck, a good company can come out on top—way on top, in the case of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty. With more than 30 years in the business, Andy Dielmann reports that this year, a stable economy and pent-up buyers are creating record sales.

Dielmann has come a long way since starting his own company fresh out of college. “I figured I should just take the plunge,” he recalls. “If I succeeded, great.

If not, at that age, I could do other things.” Things turned out well. After expanding and merging with two other companies along the way, he was officially Dielmann Realtors when Sotheby’s, an international group of respected real estate companies, approached him in 2005. “It’s been a wonderful experience,” he says, noting some clients call just for the upscale brand. “They want the Sotheby’s sign in their front yard. And we’re the only Sotheby’s affiliate in the state, so we list a lot of country properties like farms and ranches across Missouri, too.” He says Sotheby’s provides marketing strategies, technology and advertising that is unsurpassed in the industry.

“It’s all first-class, and we’re able to offer our high-end buyers and sellers remarkable materials and service.”

Another significant part of the Dielmann equation is its approximately 100 agents, who Dielmann describes as “exceptional and extremely knowledgeable.” The company, which operates out of Clayton, specializes in the luxury, high-end market along the central corridor. “Our focus is on areas where people want to live, from downtown to Wildwood and everywhere in between.”

A huge current trend is walkability, he notes. “People want to live in a community where they can walk to restaurants and shops,” he says.

Other top priorities today are outdoor entertaining spaces with fire pits, built-in fireplaces and outdoor kitchens.

“And especially for families who need a place for their kids to run around and ANDY DIELMANN play, finished lower levels are a must,” he says. But the most essential selling points are price and condition. “People don’t want to do anything,” Dielmann notes. “They want move-in condition: updated kitchens and baths, the right paint colors, good curb appeal. Price and condition are what sell houses now, and they’re out there. Those are the homes that are selling fast with multiple offers, many over asking price.”

Dielmann says coming off the recession, the market continues to pick up. And attractive interest rates make buying even more enticing. “Last year was our best year ever,” he says. “We had a 36 percent increase in our sales line. And we’re already ahead of where we were last year at this time.” When asked the secrets to his success, Dielmann offers a few reasons. “I’m a fifth-generation St. Louisan and have lived here my entire life, so I know a lot of people,” he says. “It’s good to have contacts. Plus, I have exceptional agents. And a lot of it is just great timing mixed with a little luck.”

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, located at 8301 Maryland Ave., Ste. 100, specializes in the luxury, high-end market along the central corridor.

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by stephanie zeilenga Spring has finally sprung, and it feels like the whole world is waking up after a long hibernation. Why not jump-start the warm weather social scene with an afternoon garden party that celebrates the bounty of the season?

SET THE SCENE The best gardens are a riot of color—replicate them with your party setting. Set a long buffet table with a fresh, white tablecloth. To bring in tons of color, use greenery and bright, delicate flowers of the season: tulips, lilac, peonies and hyacinths. Arrange the flowers in a variety of vases— mix-and-match for a vintage, thrown-together feel.

• Pay homage to the May Day festivities of old. Tie colorful ribbons on a fishing line or twine and hang as a decoration behind the food table. If you have a column in the party area, wrap ribbons around it to create a maypole.

• At dusk, start a bonfire and light votives. Have s’mores ingredients on hand so hungry guests or kiddos can have a sweet snack.

SWEETS The best spring ingredients don’t need much embellishment. Serve small bowls of strawberries, raspberries and blackberries and homemade whipped cream alongside mini frosted cakes.

For youngsters in attendance, serve an old-school playground favorite: dirt pudding (chocolate pudding and crushed Oreos) with plenty of gummy worms.

SIPS & SAVORIES Greet incoming guests with a flute of champagne garnished with a fresh strawberry. Have pitchers filled with homemade lemonade, iced green tea and water with lemon. Freeze tiny edible flowers with the water in ice cube trays to add a whimsical, unexpected twist.

• Serve a menu that highlights spring produce: cucumber, salmon and watercress tea sandwiches, buttery fingerling potatoes sprinkled with parsley, pickled asparagus, a salad accented with edible flowers and goat cheese, and pea and pesto crostini.

SOMETHING SPECIAL Keep kids entertained with a spring-themed scavenger hunt. Have them search for a variety of plants, flowers and trees. Hide a few whimsical garden ornaments around the yard, such as miniature gnomes, animal figures and fairy furniture. The Garden Gate Shop at the Missouri Botanical Garden sells a ton of fun accessories.

• Send guests home with a garden-themed gift. Inside a small clay pot, nestle a seed packet, cute garden shovel, jar of homemade pickles or jam, and bar of fragrant soap, such as Herbaria’s (2016 Marconi Ave. on The Hill) French Lavender, Rosemary or Gardener’s Hand Soap.

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First, I would like visitors to drive up to the house from the right side, rather than After the left. I would like them to arrive at a beautiful, cobblestone-edged, oval drive court centered on the main façade. This eliminates the very long existing brick walkway and, with its crisp evergreen hedge, the drive court adds ‘dimension’ to the façade.

Next, I would add several important pieces of architectural jewelry to the façade. Fill the blank spaces to the sides of the center window with round classical niches. Then make the front door-case taller, wider and more architecturally important.

Finally, build two sweeping wing walls/piers, topped with orbs and coach lamps at the ends of the two-storied part of the elevation. These added details give the façade the ‘umph’ it needs to pull off its impressive length.

The remaining landscape changes finish the presentation and downplay the garage wing. To me, this now feels like an ‘old school’ estate rather than a jumbo, center-hall Colonial house. Hopefully this gives you some ideas to build upon.

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Q | Why do some homes stay on the market so long?

Q | Our kitchen hasn’t been updated in 20 years. Should

A | Realtors have a network of resources to assist with

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Does it mean something is wrong?

A | Not necessarily. Location, condition and price all affect the sale of a home. Agents should be diligent in interpreting feedback from the market so they can make recommendations to their sellers. If the location is good, then it comes down to price and/or condition.

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we get new appliances for a better sale, even though we wouldn’t be buying top-of-the-line items?

A | If it is a starter home, changing the appliances would make sense as buyers may not have resources. If it is one where buyers will redo a kitchen, it seems wasteful to buy new.

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Q | How can I improve my old closets before selling?

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A | We recommend fine art be professionally packed, crated and removed prior to photos being taken, so that it is not shown on the Internet or to interested buyers.

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Q | Friends bought a home in Clayton and months later were

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How can I avoid a similar fate when choosing a home?

A | Proposed assessments should be disclosed by sellers, but an improvement could be proposed and approved shortly after a home closes, too. The first section of the Seller’s Disclosure provides contact information for the association representative ... it’s always a good idea to call and ask questions.

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A | One of the highest return improvements, especially this time of

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A | If it is past the point of no return, you may have to scrap it.

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by p. allen smith

dream big with summer bulbs» Most of us want ginormous, stupendous blossoms and magnificent foliage to match—and lots of them. If this is you, then planting summer bulbs definitely is the way to go. Bulbs are a sort of ‘pre-packaged flower,’ and all it takes is a little bit of patience and work to unwrap these glorious jewels. Thank goodness there’s a wide variety to choose from—so dream big this summer.

Dahlia ‘Hawaii’

Caladium ‘Miss Muffet’ and Lysimachia nummelaria (golden creeping Jenny)

What’s All the Hub Bulb about?

GREAT FOLIAGE

When it comes to showy spring flowers, true bulbs, like daffodils and tulips, are a no-brainer. But bigger and bolder summer blooms come from pseudo bulbs like rhizomes, corms and tubers. Although not considered true bulbs, they are herbaceous plants that provide underground food storage for new plants, with similar results to those of bulbs.

Late spring or early summer is the best time to plant these. A good rule of thumb is to plant when soil temperature is between 40 and 60 degrees, and plant close to the soil’s surface, about 1 to 2 inches deep.

Well-drained soil is preferred.

When it comes to bulbs with majestic foliage, you can’t showcase your garden any better than with elephant ears, caladiums or cannas.

Elephant ears give a striking tropical effect that make a great showing as a backdrop or a center of interest in any garden. Caladiums are attractive in combination with ferns and hostas to highlight shady corners in the garden. Cannas will provide a bold canvas for any blooms you choose.

P. Allen Smith, host of two public television programs, is an award-winning designer and gardening expert.

He is the author of several books, including Seasonal Recipes from the Garden.

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The home features 4BR, 4F/2H baths.

The incredible master walks out to a backyard deck. Completely renovated in 2007. 3-car garage, partially finished LL.

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Remember: think big blooms, big color, and big garden attitude. Be bodacious!

Photo: Mark Fonville

If you want big, bodacious blooms this year, dare to fill your garden with a multitude of eye-catching dahlias and lily variations.

Dahlias are subtropical showstoppers, and there’s no better way to enjoy their robust blooms than to plant them in large drifts in a flower border.

Lilies, such as the Asiatic and Oriental, need plenty of sun. Of all the modern lily hybrids, the Asiatic is the easiest to grow, but Oriental have large, delicate, curved petals and a sweet fragrance.

Calla lilies, though similar in appearance, are not considered true lilies.

Nevertheless, they are stunning additions to your garden and prefer full sun or partial shade.

Dwarf Asiatic lily ‘Orange Pixie’

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Lawn & Garden

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