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DECEMBER 26, 2014

CELEBRATING WOMEN

GOING RED! Go Red for Women Luncheon

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16525 Thunderhead Canyon Court Wildwood | $475,000

13503 Rosestone Place Sunset Hills | $524,900

539 Middleton Court Kirkwood | $462,500

511 Glan Tai Drive Ballwin | $249,900

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EDITOR’S NOTE

WELCOME TO OUR 2014 YEARBOOK EDITION! IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES, you’ll find a varying degree of notions, opinions and contemplation on the year that was.

We look back at the calendar’s most memorable moments, including a reflection on St. Louis’ 250th year. But, even with the citywide birthday celebration, 2014 was no cakewalk, as we all can attest in the shadow of Ferguson. What happened there, as well as the events that ensued from it, is among the year’s most impactful stories, according to Webster University’s Benjamin Akande, whose latest Connect the Dots column examines how Ferguson and other local developments may affect the city’s economic outlook in the new year.

On a much lighter note, our resident movie maven, Debbie Baldwin, weighs in on box-office hits and misses; Mark Bretz presents his ranking of the year’s best theatre; and our top foodie, Matt Sorrell, reviews what made news on the culinary scene. But, wait! There’s more...

We hope you enjoy perusing this week’s offering as much as it was a treat for us to compile it for you. From our Ladue News family to yours, Happy New Year!

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58 COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR Resolve to do more cooking in the new year.

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DIVERSIONS BEST OF THEATER 2014 Some 300 plays graced the stages of St. Louis this year. Reviewer Mark Bretz saw nearly half of those. Here, he ranks the top theatrical experiences of 2014.

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GOING RED! Go Red for Women Luncheon

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THE WINE LIFE In-house sommelier Stanley Browne rounds up some of the best wines for your money on the local market.

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TEST DRIVE: SUVS

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SPICY BITS YEAR IN REVIEW

BEST AND WORST MOVIES OF THE YEAR

DINING OUT: RIVERBEND

ON OUR COVER: The 2015 Go Red for Women Luncheon is from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, at The Ritz-Carlton. The event raises awareness and funds for the fight against heart disease in women. Pictured on the cover: the Go Red for Women executive leadership team. Cover photo by Sarah Conard. For more information, call 692-5661 or email Amy Dwyer at amy.dwyer@heart.org. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 20.

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Mark Bretz My New Year’s resolution is to get caught up on the many projects around the house with which I am hopelessly behind. That goes for my office, too. And umpteen reading assignments. Yep, it’s a formidable list.

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408 eatherton Valley road

wildwood sold

320 Conway downs drive

Creve Coeur leased

2424 oak springs lane

town & Country sold

2918 st. albans forest Circle

wildwood sold

11945 Moorland Manor Court

st. louis sold

25 upper Conway Court

Chesterfield pending

sold

12970 woodlark lane

town & Country sold

12885 hickory woods drive

town & Country sold

1165 templeton place

town & Country sold

13149 Bellerive farm drive

Creve Coeur sold

2125 Brook hill Court

Chesterfield

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17626 lisa Valley Chesterfield sold

sold

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14345 Manderleigh woods drive

town & Country sold

13595 Kings glen drive

town & Country

sold

10967 langdon way Court

Creve Coeur

sold

1600 stifel woods town & Country sold

499 ironwood drive Ballwin

Country life acres pending

1706 Mason Knoll road

town & Country

931 Cabernet drive

town & County

7425 Byron

Creve Coeur

Clayton

leased

14826 straub hill lane

Chesterfield sold

524 shadow Mountain Court

wildwood

leased

12045 embassy road

town & Country sold

66 fair oaks drive

ladue

Creve Coeur

204 Mulberry row Creve Coeur

sold

912 town & Country estates Court

town & Country leased

713 Kraffel lane

town & Country under ContraCt

9 woodview drive

lake st. louis

pending

1920 Baxter ridge drive

Chesterfield

pending

830 Carillon Court

town & Country

sold

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240 Mulberry row

12905 huntbridge forest drive

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8 Country life acres

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16 Brighton way Clayton sold

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368 sunway lane town & Country

526 Briar ridge lane

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ITH A NOD TO THE past and sights set on the future, the St. Louis Public Library kicked off its sesquicentennial year with an elegant gala set in the grandeur and beauty of downtown’s Central Library. Guests enjoyed appetizers and drinks on the first floor in the Locust Street Atrium; then it was off to the Great Hall and Grand Foyer for dinner, where mezzo soprano Johanna Nordhorn serenaded guests as they were seated.

The evening’s co-chairs were Isabelle Montupet and Ulrike Schlafly.

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Tom and Lisa Carnahan

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Peggy and Pat Sly, Fred and Fran Pestello, Keith and Stefanie Williams

Stephen Skrainka, Tom and Janet Mug, Karen Levin Coburn

Cheresse Pentella, Allen Barber

Waller McGuire, Walter Metcalfe

Fred and Gayle Palmer

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UESTS TO THE DANIEL Webster Society dinner were greeted with live m u s i c i a n s p e r fo r m i n g during the cocktail hour at The Chase Park Plaza Hotel.

At dinner, the featured entertainment was a ‘Stars of the Future’ number, performed by four Webster University seniors who are students in the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts’ Conservatory. The Daniel Webster Society Visionary awards were then presented to Jean Hobler and Jane and Bruce Robert. Dr. David Wilson closed out the evening by leading guests in a Champagne toast.

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HE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY celebrated its second Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball: Hope on the Range at the Equine-Assisted Therapy Arena in Wildwood. Guests donning Western apparel enjoyed a barbecue dinner, gaming, silent and live auctions, and dancing to the sounds of Borderline. Jasmine Huda and Sherry Farmer served as the emcee and auctioneer. Dr. Amie James of Washington University School of Medicine was the guest speaker. Kari Culver and Mary Dedeaux-Swinton were the event co-chairs. Proceeds from the ball will be used to fund groundbreaking research, patient programs and help cancer patients stay free at the Hope Lodge in St. Louis.

Lane and Kari Culvery, Mary Dedeaux-Swinton, Jeffery Swinton

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ore than 250 guests gathered at the Saint Louis Zoo’s Living World venue to celebrate the unique and unsung work of Project COPE. The Project works by providing reentry support for selected former criminal offenders, including case management, transitional housing, and partnership with volunteer teams from the community. The event at the Zoo raised more than $400,000 for Project COPE’s programs. The event also featured the presentation of the Making a Difference Award to Danny and Susan Ludeman, remarks from COPE officials and alumni, as well as a keynote address

by Missouri Director of Public Safety Dan Isom.

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julie lane A 2014 Top AgenT And now A broker It’s not a secret. Julie Lane is achievement oriented. She’s a Top Agent for the eighth consecutive year and has now earned the professional Broker designation.

Read her 2015 Housing forecast in this issue of Ladue News. As a luxury market practitioner, you can see how she offers market insight and knows where opportunities lie.

Julie also recognizes the importance of luxury service. It’s the primary reason her business has grown to today’s impressive levels and become referral based. Her clients value her and recommend her to their friends and colleagues.

314.303.6504 julielane@sbcglobal.net janetmcafee.com/julielane

“Thank you for your kind referrals and continued support.”

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Jim Human & Kevin Hurley 2014 Top AgenTS For over three decades, Jim Human and Kevin Hurley have anchored a top position among St. Louis real estate professionals.

Their impressive knowledge of the homes and the experience gained is unprecedented. Their outstanding list of sales is not only remarkable for its scale, it also reflects their uncanny ability to sell the same residence multiple times. Four to six times in some cases. Inherent in every one of those sales is a level of client trust unmatched by their competitors and reflecting the finest professional representation. We expect a robust 2015 market.

Call Jim and Kevin to schedule a confidential listing appointment.

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“We thank our clients for a very successful 2014!�

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duncan andrews Duncan Andrews, a native St. Louisan, has been a Realtor with Janet McAfee Real Estate for 15 years.

She takes great pride in guiding her clients to achieve real estate objectives. An adept negotiator, tactful and diplomatic, Duncan is skilled at navigating the course of real estate transactions for her clients.

It is with a sense of gratitude for her clients - past, present, and future - that Duncan wishes to offer a special thanks. May your days be merry and bright, and may the New Year bring you much love and light!

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kathleen lovett & laura donovan A 2014 Top Team A top producing team with over 25 years of combined experience, the dynamic team of Kathleen Lovett and Laura Donovan are “the right choice for all the right reasons.�

Kathleen and Laura set themselves apart from many agents with their extensive knowledge of market trends and their broad base of marketing strategies. They stay current on relevant technology and utilize it to their advantage.

We want to thank our clients for a successful 2014 and we look forward to 2015. Happy Holidays!

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Larry L. Levy A 2014 Top Agent

The strength of his character and incomparable work ethic has led Larry to again to be named a Top Agent with Janet McAfee Real Estate for the seventh consecutive year.

Putting clients first has been his guiding principle for 15 years and $90 million dollars in lifetime sales.

We congratulate him on his impressive achievements, his dedication and integrity.

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katie curran A 2014 Top Agent

2014 was an impressive year for Katie and her clients. Helping clients achieve their real estate objectives allowed Katie to again be named a Top Agent at Janet McAfee Real Estate.

Katie represents the next generation of Janet McAfee Real Estate agents. She’s savvy, client-focused and offers impressive market insight. We applaud her dedication and success.

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UESTS WERE INVITED TO ‘Fall Into the Holidays’ at The Columns in St. Charles for the annual Over the Top for Tots benefit for Crisis Nursery. Holiday boutique shopping began early, followed by a lunch.

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Since joining Janet McAfee Real Estate in 2003, Barbara Wulfing has been named a top-producing agent every single year. No other Janet McAfee agent approaches her historic achievement level.

Yet, Barbara quickly points out her impressive successs is the direct result of her distinguished clients. She tirelessly advocates for them, helps them overcome obstacles and ultimately, helps her clients acheive their real estate goals.

A client-focused business has always been her guiding vision and her finest achievement.

We congratulate Barbara on her dedication and unprecedented success.

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LE T TER S ‌Thank you so much for the Elegant Living spread on the Saint Louis Fashion Fund’s kickoff party. It came out just beautifully. Loved every column inch of it! Thanks for your support, really appreciate all you have done for the Fund over the past several months. Ladue News has been fabulous to us.

FASHION SAINT LOUIS FASHION FUND

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BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

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T. LOUIS’ FASHION FORERUNNERS GATHered at the Ladue home of gala chairs Anjali and Atul Kamra for a Gala Kickoff Cocktail Party in support of the Saint Louis Fashion Fund. “We wanted to share information about the fashion incubator we are trying to launch to support designers, and bring the business of fashion back to St. Louis,” says Rungolee designer Anjali Karma, a Fashion Fund board member who is co-chairing the inaugural gala with her husband. The evening also focused on celebrating the gala’s honorees: Derek Blasberg and Karlie Kloss. Some 80 guests were in attendance at the late-summer soirée.

An eclectic menu was created by Ben Poremba from Olio and Elaia, says Kamra, which included hand-rolled sushi, charred eggplant dip, cold cuts, olives and more.

“We wanted to serve light and delicious bites, highlighting cuisines from across the globe.” Peppered throughout the home were floral arrangements created by Kamra using cuts from her own garden.

“The great mix of people from all walks of life who came to hear about this new venture made this a special night,” Kamra says. “There was such a great buzz and excitement as we shared info about the fashion history of this town, and the excitement around bringing it back to St. Louis.”

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Katie Nepute Communications manager, Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis

What a great story! Leo (Stoff) and all of his ‘fans’ (including me) will definitely enjoy your beautiful, well-written article.

He is such an interesting, lovable man, and you captured everything that makes Leo unique!

Myrna Meyer

Kim Eberlein, Cheri Fromm

Dr. Tim Eberlein, Timothy O’Leary, Joe Gfaller

Elizabeth Zharoff, Sean Panikkar, Carol Wong, Levi Hernandez

Marilyn Fox, Joan Quicksilver

DIANE’S SCOOP Siteman Cancer Center’s Jana Sharpley tells me that the National Cancer Institute will be evaluating Siteman once again for comprehensive cancer center status. This will keep Siteman in very elite company as Siteman is the only center in Missouri to achieve the designation...Astute observers at the concert would have noticed a fashion trend among some of the men: Dr. Tim Eberlein and Ron Fromm (significant others of the event co-chairs), as well as Opera Theatre’s Tim O’Leary and Joe Gfaller, were sporting custom-designed Sing for Siteman bowties, courtesy of Nancy Staley and Great Knots…Barbara Goodman is headed to the Carolinas with her kids, Jill and Todd, to travel around to all the barbecue joints in the region. It’s an annual trip for them to explore different parts of the country for the best barbecue...Fran Zamler is gearing up to help with the National Council of Jewish Women’s biggest-ever Couturier sale coming up in October!...Dr. Tim and Kim Eberlein are packing their bags for Limerick, Ireland, to join in the wedding celebration of Dr. Majella Doyle, a transplant surgeon who will wed Bob Roth next month...Sara Fabick is excited about her trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. While there she will take in five operas!...Teri Giege, cancer survivor, Iron Man triathlete and Woman of Achievement, tells me she fuels up before a race with her favorite foods in this order: chocolate of any kind, chocolate chip ice cream, chocolate chip cookies and diet Pepsi. She is one amazing woman, indeed!

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I wanted to thank you for your support of our organization – we are incredibly honored to be named one of the 2014 Ladue News Charity Award winners. Your event on June 19 was lovely, and we were so excited to be in attendance.

Your publication has always been an incredible friend to the Ronald McDonald House...

BY DIANE ANDERSON

HE FIFTH ANNUAL SING FOR Siteman benefit concert took center stage last week at the new 730-seat Performing Arts Center at John Burroughs School. Seven Opera Theatre of Saint Louis artists, accompanied by internationally acclaimed pianist Carol Wong, graced the stage for an intimate evening of music. A wine and dessert reception with the performers followed the event. All proceeds benefit the Siteman Cancer Center’s Discovery Fund in support of promising cancer research projects. Wong, who also serves as artistic director, created the event in honor of her late father. Kim Eberlein and Cheri Fromm served as co-chairs. Post-Dispatch classical music critic Sarah Bryan Miller, herself a cancer survivor, was the emcee. A record crowd of 450 people attended and $53,000 was raised.

Walter and Jenny Shifrin, Margie Jaffee

Trish Muyco-Tobin and Dave Tobin, Mueriel Carp

Fran Zamler, Arlen Chaleff, Kay Cohen, Diane Gallant

Teri Griege, Millie Cain

Alice Handelman, Gwendolyn Packnett

Barbara Bridgewater, Pris McDonnell

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JUNE 20, 2014 {LadueNews.com}

CharityAwards 2014 A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL SECTION

WINNER

Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

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OR FAMILIeS WHO LIVe OuTSIDe the 50-mile radius of St. Louis but who have children in a local hospital, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) provides a home away from home.

More than 2,000 families stay at the organization’s three area houses and eight long-term apartments each year. In addition to helping families financially, RMHC president Dan Harbaugh says that studies show children heal faster when Mom and Dad are nearby. Families can stay at one of the houses or apartments for $5 a night, or less, if they can’t afford it—no family has ever been turned away because they can’t afford to pay. They have access to laundry facilities, kitchens, game and computer rooms, as well as playgrounds, workout rooms and transportation. But even more important than the houses and amenities, Harbaugh says, is the relationships families form there.

“All of these families are a great distance from their loved ones, friends and support systems,” he says. “But by living in this community environment, they become each others’ families. When

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“BY LIVING IN THIS COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT, THEY BECOME EACH OTHERS’ FAMILIES. WHEN THEY’RE HERE, THEY’RE NOT ALONE.” DAN HARBAUGH, RHMC president

they’re here, they’re not alone. They have a new set of friends who will help them through the difficult times, and will celebrate when something good happens.” even families living in St. Louis are touched by the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

The local chapter has three in-hospital family rooms for families to seek refuge in the hospital; the family rooms have kitchen areas and showers, snacks and TV, so that families can feel more at home. Last year, the organization began its Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, which gives eye care and

prescription glasses to under-insured and lowincome children around the bi-state area. The footprint of the organization’s generosity continues to grow.

Volunteers and other organizations bring in food and make dinner for the families every night, and many individuals and companies in town donate their collected aluminum can tabs. everyone who supports the organization makes a difference, Harbaugh says, from those who donate Cardinals tickets so the families can escape reality for an afternoon, to McDonalds customers who toss in their change at the drivethru window. “every single morning, walking into the house and getting my coffee in the kitchen, I meet families and hear their stories,” Harbaugh says. “The thing we hear over and over is, Thank you so much, we couldn’t have done it without you. The St. Louis community is unbelievable—what you’ve provided for us. They’re so appreciative of St. Louis for taking care of them in this difficult time, and we get the privilege of being with them on a day-today basis.”

PHOTOS BY SARAH CROWDER

Kim Eberlein Co-chair, Sing for Siteman

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Div er sions Leo Stoff

See How High He Flies!

By Alice HAndelmAn

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is skills are far beyOnd your wildest imagination: by day, he dons a black t-shirt and shorts as a personal trainer; by night, he can be found in wigs, tights, capes, feathers and mirrors.

Meet leo stoff, one of the most versatile performance artists in st. louis, who excels in trick-roping, stilt-walking, aerial silks and Japanese taiko drumming. stoff is an interactive actor, vocalist, dancer and ringmaster. at 42 years of age, he stands 6-feet, 3-inches tall, sports a shaved head and a well-defined body that can be found on the cover of books such as The Vows: Vampire Assassin. stoff made his foray into the world of music and theater as a teen, while attending st. louis University High school. a member of his church choir, his lifelong dream to become a soccer athlete was shelved when his sister came home from school one day with an urgent message. apparently, there were not enough boys in her high-school play at the all-girls st. elizabeth academy. “My mom said i should help out,” he recalls. “...and so began my acting career.” acting was a natural path for stoff. “i was born into it.” His sisters were involved in music and theatre in high school, and his parents were community singers and entertainers. He laughs when he relates that leo, the fifth sign of the zodiac, fits him to a t. “those folks are impossible to miss and love being center stage. We never shy away from the spotlight—and that is me!” stoff attended northeast Missouri state University, and majored in psychology to satisfy his father’s wishes for a necessary ‘back-up plan.’

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persuaded him to audition for musicals and the show choir. by his sophomore year, he had a job at six flags. during summers, he joined nashville’s Opryland. at age 24 and fresh out of college, stoff became responsible for the music and productions at six flags, where he performed for their shows. at Goldenrod showboat, he choreographed Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and also played the part of don lockwood, Gene kelly’s character in Singing in the Rain.

He then went on to working summer stock theaters in florida and illinois, and spent several weekends at the des Moines Playhouse in iowa, where he choreographed Evita, before returning to his job waiting tables at casa Grille at the saint louis Galleria. stoff recalls that “things started to broaden” when he was offered a job at the shoji tabuchi show in branson, where “Montie Montana taught me roping skills, and Marco lienhard taught me traditional taiko drumming.” He also learned to fly through the air while wearing a harness for a keystone cops clown segment. “it was amazing!” choreographer sammy Viverito was brought in from new york for the production in branson, and it was then that stoff learned the stylistic forms of swing dance, fox trot, monkey and partner lifts. during the off-season, he performed on cruises for Holland america and royal caribbean, and followed a disciplined training regime, egged on by fear that an understudy could replace him in a heartbeat. after six years in branson, stoff moved to nashville, where he performed demos for songwriters, before shopping them around to labels and artists. “i helped audition band members and

orchestrated studio time. i was rubbing elbows with famous people in the music industry and had the opportunity to work with them,” he says.

“Unfortunately, my schedule was very grueling and it took its physical toll.” not wanting to become a ‘starving artist,’ he moved back to st. louis and into his parents’ basement. stoff began working the front desk at nutriformance in frontenac, and later graduated to personal trainer and cardio dance instructor. beloved by his students, stoff choreographs a new dance each week for his twice-weekly cardio dance class with music ranging from Hip-Hop to big band.

On most saturday nights, stoff serves as the resident emcee at boogie nights, where he is the party motivator for the ’70s- and ’80s-themed party inside the Hollywood casino. the momentum is so exciting with stoff at the helm that it is not unusual to see the entire dance floor line up to do their best ’70s rendition of soul train’s Love Train. represented by talent Plus Universal, stoff also entertains at charity benefits and private parties. you may have seen him painted as a zebra for the Jungala charity event at the chase, as the Mad Hatter for the Mercy Hospital gala or as a human disco ball for the Mayor’s ball. comfortable with audiences large and small, stoff performed with kat day at circus flora and also posed as the living statue augustus at the saint louis art Museum gala. “i see many of my day-time clients when i perform; however, when dressed in costume, i assume my role and never divulge who i really am.” in wigs, tights, capes, feathers and mirrors, stoff remains a mystery to all, except to his wife of two years, casey. the couple recently welcomed their second daughter to their close-knit family.

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TO THE EDITOR Yo u r w o r d s a t t h e podium for the Women of Achievement Luncheon were wonderful and only trumped by your ongoing support in multiple ways for our organization! I, personally, as well as the board of directors of WOA, thank you for all that you have made happen at Ladue News in the many months leading up to this special day for 10 outstanding women.

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HERE WERE PLENTY OF REASONS to celebrate at this year’s Women of Achievement Luncheon, where more than 750 people came together at The Ritz-Carlton to cheer on the Class of 2014. Honored for their lifetime of volunteer service were: M. Virginia Braxs (Cultural Enrichment), Ida Early (Volunteer Leadership), Dr. Eva Frazer (Community Health), Teri Griege (Health Awareness), Phyllis Langsdorf (Creative Philanthropy), Diane Levine (Health and Education), DiAnne Mueller (Family Enrichment), JoAnn Shaw (Health Advocacy), Linda Sher (Child Welfare) and Pat Whitaker (Civic Responsibility).

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Thank you, thank you, thank you, Trish, for sending Diane Anderson to The Gatesworth the day of our book launch for The Peanut Butter Birthday Party...I was thrilled that we were able to send over 40 jars of peanut butter to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.

Plus, the residents took home envelopes to mail in donations to Stray Rescue. And, I will be making a donation to Kids Rock Cancer. Sold bunches of books, too, but my big thrill is that these marvelous non-profits benefit...Having Ladue News makes people aware of all these nonprofits, and you make people want to get involved. You deserve to go to bed every night with a big smile on your face.

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Next month, author CYNTHIA KAGAN FROHLICHSTEIN will unveil her new children’s book, The Peanut Butter Birthday Party, a sequel to the popular, awardwinning The Perils of the Peanut Butter Kid. Frohlichstein will present her new book during a St. Louis Jewish Book Festival panel on Nov. 9. The author tells LN the book is an 85th birthday present to herself, and hopefully, to others. A portion of proceeds from every book sold will go to nonprofit cancer groups and other organizations that work to improve the health and well-being of children and adults.

The next ST. LOUIS TEEN TALENT COMPETITION is underway: Online registration is now open for all area high school students to participate in the fifth annual contest hosted by the FOX PERFORMING ARTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. The deadline to enter is Friday, Nov. 21, to be considered for preliminary rounds in February and March. The finals will be held at the Fox Theatre on Friday, April 24. For more information, visit foxpacf.org.

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Guests enjoyed live and silent auctions, a locavore dinner and live music at EarthDance Organic Farm School‘s recent Farmer’s Formal. The event, which was held at The Sheet Metal Workers Grand Hall, raised $103,000 to fund educational programs, including scholarships for future garden apprentices. Pictured: Molly Rockamann, Robyn Stranquist and Denise Ulett

The Mid-East Area Agency on Aging (MEAAA) recently received a $15,000 grant from the JCA Charitable Foundation.

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

Members of Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of St. Louis enjoyed hearing a firsthand account of reporting in Israel at a recent meeting, where Erielle Roodman, who now works as an anchor for KOCO 5 News in Oklahoma City, spoke about her experiences. Roodman previously served as an anchor and reporter for IBA news in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Pictured: Rachel Weiss, Jane Weiss, Rachel Pepe, Patty Croughan, Erielle Roodman and Edie Roodman

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Cor Jesu Academy students raised more than $3,000 to benefit El Palenque, a Ferguson restaurant that has struggled financially in the aftermath of unrest in the community. El Palenque recently catered a special lunch at the school; and hundreds of students, faculty and staff took part in support of the restaurant.

Pictured: School president Sr. Barbara Thomas presents a check to restaurant owner Maria Flores.

The Dana Brown Charitable Trust Foundation recently presented MERS Goodwill with a $10,000 grant. The money will benefit the organization’s Imagination Learning Center, which offers a safe and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, and will be used to purchase toys, tablets, carpeting and paint.

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AKE A MOMENT AND ASK YOURself: Have there been times—as you were going about your day—that you felt dizzy, or felt a sudden pain, but then ignored it in favor of finishing the tasks at hand?

For many women, that’s the case, notes Go Red for Women 2015 campaign chair Cheri Combs. “Women are nurturers, and we’re too busy to take ourselves to the doctor,” she says. “If we’re feeling that jaw pain and dizziness, we just carry on because we need to take care of everything. Working on this campaign, I’ve realized that if I’m feeling that way, I need to stop. It’s so important to have that awareness ahead of time. We need to stop caring for others at that moment and get ourselves to the doctor.”

Although heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 killer of women, many people don’t realize that, says Combs, the St. Louis tax managing partner for Deloitte. “It’s more than all cancers combined, but most people think breast cancer is the No. 1 killer

of women—it’s actually heart disease and stroke.”

There are other misconceptions that many people have about heart disease, as well, she adds. For example, many people only think of chest pain as a warning sign, but women often experience very different symptoms, including jaw or neck pain, fatigue, dizziness or nausea.

Many women also underestimate their own risk, with the belief that because they eat healthy or aren’t overweight, it couldn’t happen to them, Combs adds. A family history and other health complications also can raise a person’s risk. “I moved back to St. Louis in 2012 because my mother-in-law was very sick with congestive heart failure, and the doctors attributed it to chemotherapy that she’d had,” she says. And raising awareness of those misconceptions is a major reason she became involved with Go Red for Women. Combs also works in honor of her mother-in-law, who passed away in June 2013.

The annual Go Red for Women luncheon will take place on Feb. 6 at The Ritz-Carlton. “The

Go Red for Women vice-chair Michele Fite and chair Cheri Combs

greatest thing is the engagement level of the people there, who really want to help with the issue of heart disease,” says Combs, who is working with event vice-chair Michele Fite. “There are a lot of ‘aha’ moments for people when they realize how heart disease is different in women, and they take that back to their families and friends. It’s powerful and it’s empowering to all of us. We hear testimony about how the American Heart Association has made a difference in their lives, and that’s what Continued on page 63

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2014yearbook A Ladue News Special Section

Memorable Moments

COMPILED BY LISA WATSON

‌ or St. Louis, this was a year with both ups and downs, and sprinkled among them were a few high points, including: the 250th F anniversary of the city’s founding, the opening of a new center for jazz, the dawning of a sixth decade for Women of Achievement, a high-profile collaboration between Opera Theatre and top designer Isaac Mizrahi, and the joyous birthday celebrations of local sports greats. We present LN’s Most Memorable Moments of 2014, through the recollections of some of the key players.

MIZRAHI RETURNS TO OPERA THEATRE

JAZZ IN THE CITY

Gene Dobbs Bradford and David Steward at the grand opening of the Harold & Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz

Isaac Mizrahi working on Opera Theatre’s production of The Magic Flute

“Isaac Mizrahi directed and designed a stunningly beautiful production of The Magic Flute for Opera Theatre. This was his second collaboration with our company—the first being his smash-hit production of A Little Night of Music in 2010.

Not only did Flute result in more single ticket sales than any other OTSL production for the last decade; its glittering gorgeousness also helped to captivate a whole new generation of opera-goers (among these is my own 4-year-old daughter, who has memorized all the characters and still listens

to the music on an almost-daily basis!). Best of all, this was a wonderful way to build on the unique relationship that Isaac has established with Opera Theatre. He has been designing costumes for Broadway and the Metropolitan Opera for decades, but Night of Music was his first-ever project as a stage director. It was a thrill to provide a followup to that success, and to treat our audiences once again to Isaac’s signature visual imagination.”

– Timothy O’Leary, general director, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

SURPRISE, LOU!

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“It was the most challenging thing to keep Lou’s party a secret—and we succeeded at doing it! To get him there, we told him he was going to speak in place of Sam Fox, because we had to come up with somebody he couldn’t let down. It was so grand to have this occasion, which was such a significant and special event. All of his family and longtime friends and former teammates were there, and everybody was just ecstatic to celebrate this time with him. It was an altogether enjoyable night, and the escape in the limo was a moment in time. The event warmed his heart like none other. It was very special for him.”

— Jackie Brock

“Our Grand Opening was a magical evening. So many people worked so hard for so long to bring the Harold & Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz to fruition, and the results of our efforts are truly amazing. We now have one of the top five jazz rooms in the world right here in St. Louis! We are very grateful to all of our supporters led by David Steward who helped turn our dream into a reality.”

— Gene Dobbs Bradford, president & CEO, Jazz St. Louis

ST. LOUIS THROWS A PARTY

stl250 co-chairs Tom and Carol Voss at the Biggest Birthday Bash at the Missouri History Museum

“stl250 was a year-long event that brought people together from across the 16-county area to celebrate the founding of our region, when French explorers and fur traders and the Osage Tribe came together peacefully to establish an outpost that developed into what is now a major metropolitan area. Founding Weekend included activities as diverse as the dramatic re-enactment of our founding, the Burnin’ Love Party on Art Hill, and the Birthday Bash Party at the History Museum.

Cakeway to the West inspired people to become modern-day explorers to discover 250 significant locations throughout the 16 county region. As our region now struggles, it is important to remember that our region was founded upon the principles of cooperation and peace to create a prosperous home for future generations.”

— Tom and Carol Voss

CELEBRATING WOMEN

MIKE’S BIG 7-5

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Peggy Ross, Norma Stern, Marsha Rusnack, Joan Quicksilver, Carol Voss, Peggy Ritter, Donna Wilkinson, Lenore Pepper, Marilyn Fox and Trish Muyco-Tobin at the Women of Achievement luncheon

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Most Seen on the Scene These movers and shakers were putting their weight behind a number of deserving causes this year. We caught them at events all around town: THREISS AND LYNN BRITTON 1. serving as co-chairs of the St. Louis Symphony’s Red Velvet Ball at Powell Hall 2. with Donna Wilkinson and Noemi Neidorff at an event for the National Children’s Cancer Society, where Lynn was honored with the Medical Legacy Award 3. at the American Heart Association’s Heart Ball at The Ritz-Carlton, where they served as vice-chairs

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ELIZABETH SAYAD 1. with Hendrick Barner at the Beaux Arts Council Dinner at the Saint Louis Art Museum 2. with John McClelland at a dinner celebrating the 250th anniversary of St. Louis’ founding, hosted by The Yale Club and Les Amis 3. at the Flower Power luncheon in the Piper Palm House to support Tower Grove Park.

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CONNECT THE DOTS

The Year that Was

BY BENJAMIN AKANDE

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R O M W EE K S O F U N RE S T I N Ferguson and the acquisition of a St. Louis-based life sciences and high technology company by a German pharmaceutical giant, to the economic impact of the Cardinals’ fabulous postseason run and the launch of two major business incubators providing start-up support, 2014 was a big news year for the St. Louis region.

Many of the stories had a significant economic bearing — for better or worse. Here is my ranking of the year’s biggest stories in the region.

1. Ferguson This is probably No. 1 on the list of most St. Louisans. Not since the Rodney King verdict in 1992 has there been such outrage over perceived police brutality. In the weeks following Michael Brown’s fatal shooting, rioters attacked and looted businesses in Ferguson as well as in nearby communities. A second wave of rioting followed Thanksgiving week when the prosecutor announced the grand jury’s decision. The riots battered the region’s image and have sparked protests, even boycotts and heated discussions nationally about race, and the antagonism between law enforcement officials and African-Americans.

3. Two New Major Business Incubators T-Rex, the joint effort between city, state and county business development resources, (Downtown CID, SLDC, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, the St. Louis Regional Chamber and the Technology Entrepreneurship Center) partnered to acquire and staff the former Lammert building. This collaboration advances the region’s capacity to incubate and support

high-growth, technology-focused businesses.

This facility currently supports the efforts of 101 different technology companies in a single building.

CIC Cambridge selected St. Louis Cortex as home for its second location after extensive global search for innovation communities.

The CIC believes start-ups make the world much better. CIC helps them by setting up and managing their office so the start-up can focus on their business. The first center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has helped more than 1,400 companies. These companies have attracted more than $1.8 billion of venture capital. CIC’s choice to open its second location in the Cortex development creates another home for entrepreneurs in St. Louis. It includes more than 40 start-ups, as well as the innovation centers for Boeing and Nestle Purina.

As the result of these openings and other community resources, no other community in the country can offer more resources to early-stage companies.

4. Sigma-Aldrich Joins the Merck Family Merck, the German giant pharmaceutical and chemical company, acquired St. Louisbased Sigma-Aldrich, one of the area’s largest and most prominent corporations, for $17 billion in cash last September. The deal is expected to expand the reach of Merck’s chemical unit, EMD Millipore, and improve its earning power.

5. The Region’s Most Powerful Woman For the eighth year in a row, Pam Nicholson made Fortune’s list of Most Powerful Women in Business. Nicholson, the first non-family member to serve as CEO of Enterprise, was No. 22 on the list. Her success at a high-profile family business has inspired many women to pursue professional careers in the St. Louis area.

It’s obvious that 2014 was a year of action, milestones and activism. Let’s ensure that 2015 is a year of transformation, especially as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Gateway Arch.

Onward, forward!

Benjamin Ola. Akande is a professor of economics and dean of the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology at Webster University.

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2. The Cardinals and the Post-Season Who says sports don’t matter? According to the St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce, more than 3.4 million people trooped to Busch Stadium to watch the Cardinals during the 2014 season, and approximately 6 million people visited Ballpark Village. The Cardinals had a fantastic run, winning 90 games, tying for fifth-most wins in the majors, and making it all the way to the National League Championship Series before being eliminated by the San Francisco Giants. The winning streak was apparently good for business. It’s estimated the Cardinals had an economic impact of $338 million on the region.

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O, SANTA GAVE YOU SOMETHING NICE from your wish list this year...Now comes the hard part: how to keep your new toy looking like new. Here are some tips to take care of your new tablet, smartphone or laptop: Tablets 1. Android tablets, much more so than iPads, run the risk of viruses. Therefore, rule No. 1 should be to install virus scan software. A popular choice is AVG Antivirus free for Android. Do not delay.

This is really crucial.

2. Keep the glass screen clean. This seems obvious, but often is overlooked. Use a soft cloth with a cleaning solution. Also, clean the headphones and dock by using a Q-tip to get to hard-to-reach places.

3. Take care of your battery. Turn off Wi-Fi when not using it. A setting allows you to have the tablet reactivate your Wi-Fi automatically

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ways to monitor your battery life. Check it often. A few more quick tips for how to extend your battery life: Turn off vibration, lower the volume, dim the screen and turn off Bluetooth.

4. Delete unused apps. They don’t slow down your device, but they take up unnecessary space. It is so easy to download a free app, then it may just ‘sit there,’ unused and you forget about it. Make it a habit to once a month go through your apps, and delete the ones you don’t need or don’t use.

from sleep mode. Also, don’t leave the battery uncharged or at low charge for long periods of time. A free app to extend your battery life is called Juice Defender. It doesn’t get much cheaper than free.

Under Settings (on most devices), you can find

Smartphones Smartphones really are something out of a sci-fi novel: They have more power and intelligence than the huge computers that took men to the moon 40-something years ago. It’s essentially a complete computer that can fit in your hand. The night before penning this article, I had a bizarre dream in which I went back to the ’60s and tried to explain to my then-friends what a smartphone

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Welcome to Palm Beach was and what it could do. They looked at me as if I had totally lost it. When you think about, that’s not surprising. Besides emails, web browsing, GPS, camera and many, many more applications, it also allows you to make phone calls. For instance, my phone, a relatively ‘outdated’ Galaxy 4, has a full GPS function with a lady telling me where to turn next. No wonder my ‘60s friends were amazed!

1. Batteries: What was said above about battery maintenance for tablets is true for smartphones, as well. The only addition is to try to keep the battery fully charged as often as you can, and store it in a cool environment. Performance loss increases with the average temperature you keep your phone in.

2. More tips: Close unused apps and processes (unused apps slow you down – download free background task-killer software from the Store). Clear the Browser cache. Sometimes, long times spent on the Internet build up data in your phone’s memory, which can lead to slow down. To clear the history, open up the browser and click on the Menu, then click on Options, then Settings. From there, click the Clear Cache button. Delete cookies and unused programs or media.

Laptops 1. Handle your laptop with care. You’d be surprised to know how many laptops come in for repair because the owner thinks it’s indestructible. They are not. Also, computers are dirt magnets. Laptop fans seem to accumulate dust better than any vacuum cleaner.

2. Speed up your operating system. Most likely you are using a Windows laptop. The most common complaint about Windows is that they slow down and become sluggish. If you are using Windows 7 on your laptop, here are few things you can do about it: • Remove unused programs and Windows features. A laptop comes pre-installed with demo-ware applications; if you don’t use them, don’t keep them. Also, from Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off, uncheck any Windows features you don’t need.

• Review startup programs. When Windows starts, many programs start automatically. You can turn off several of those you don’t need. Click Start, then Run and then type MSConfig and hit the Startup tab and uncheck unnecessary programs. (Note: This does not uninstall applications from your system, it only disables them from automatically running at startup.)

3. Keep your system up to date. Do not let older versions of software slow down your system. There is a program called Outdate Fighter that helps you keep your programs up to date. You can find it and download for free (spamfighter.com/OUTDATEfighter).

It’ll save you from the hassle of figuring out what version of each program you have.

4. Upgrade your laptop hardware. That sounds like a tough thing to do, but it isn’t. You can replace the laptop’s hard disk, add more memory, and even replace the display. It may be tricky, but it can be done and it’s a whole lot cheaper (and a lot less hassle) than buying a new laptop and transferring all your files.

Common sense tips: Keep liquid and food away from your laptop.

Keep your pets away, too. Clean your hands before touching your laptop. Antivirus software, as mentioned above, is very important.

Plug in the devices in the proper slots on your laptop. You would think that’s a given, but you’d be wrong. Another given is that you must make sure that labels on your CD or DVD are securely on the media and don’t come off while in your laptop. That can wreak havoc.

Don’t let your laptop sit in your car for long periods, especially in the winter and the summer. Don’t use your laptop in bed! Repeated use may lead to the fan inside your laptop sucking up dust and debris in the bed, ultimately blocking the fan.

Now, after all these Don’ts, please go ahead and enjoy your new toy!

Longtime computer trainer, writer and editor Richard Gavatin can be reached at richardjrgavatin@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter at @RickyTw.

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CHILD CUSTODY

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OU WANT TO BE WITH YOUR children on every holiday, every birthday and every weekend— but your soon-to-be-ex-spouse feels the same way. When deciding on a custody agreement, there may be areas where both you and your ex want different things. The question is: How do you know when to be firm and when to be flexible?

Decide what is actually important to you, and maintain firmness there—don’t be firm simply for the sake of winning, explains Susan Hais of Hais, Hais & Goldberger. “I try to figure out what really is important, rather than just wanting to win that issue, so I can try to see whether or not I can create a flexible situation.� Because of modern work schedules and commitments, she notes how important flexibility can be.

Kirk Stange, of Stange Law Firm, also echoes the importance of flexibility. “It comes down to what’s in the best interest of the children,� he says. “A lot of clients blur that line—in other words, they unfortunately become more worried about

“A LOT OF CLIENTS BLUR THAT LINE—IN OTHER WORDS, THEY UNFORTUNATELY BECOME MORE WORRIED ABOUT WHAT’S BEST FOR THEM THAN WHAT’S BEST FOR THE KIDS.�

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‌JERRY CRYLEN has joined Wexford Science + Technology, a BioMed Realty company, as senior director of development.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has hired ERIN WILLIAMS as the public relations and publications manager, HANS FREDRICKSON as the technical director of the production department, and CARON HOUSE as the manager of institutional grants.

ADDISON MYERS has joined Gershman Mortgage as a mortgage loan officer. Myers received his bachelor’s in communications from the University of Missouri St. Louis.

Friendship Village has announced JILL FREIN as project manager. She will oversee expansion and renovation at both the Chesterfield and Sunset Hills locations.

First Bank Mortgage recently hired DAN KRAUS as a home mortgage consultant, and TROY MCLENDON as VP, corporate banking relationship manager.

Troy McLendon St. Luke’s Hospital has announced CHRISTINE CANDIO as its new president and CEO, succeeding GARY OLSON, who will retire after 36 years at the hospital. Candio previously served as CEO of Inova Alexandria Hospital in Virginia.

DEBRA DENHAM is now serving as interim president and CEO of the MathewsDickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club board of directors. She succeeds retiring chief executive MARTIN MATHEWS, who will serve as a consultant to the organization.

With more than 30 years of hospitality industry experience, NANCY PEEL has joined Sheraton St. Louis City Center Hotel & Suites as GM.

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Washington University School of Medicine recently named DR. DAVID CARR, medical director at Parc Provence since 2004, the inaugural Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Professor of Geriatric Medicine.

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Saint Louis University has named MARK HIGGINS as the next dean of the John Cook School of Business.

MELODY BUCKNER has been promoted to director of sales and catering for Butler’s Pantry. Buckner has been with the company since 2011, previously serving as director of sales and catering for Palladium Saint Louis.

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Maurer has 30 years of private banking experience, successfully serving high-networth families with their deposit and credit needs. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s in business administration degrees from Saint Louis University. Maurer serves on Saint Louis University’s A&S Executive Advisory Board, and is advisory director to the National Conference for Community and Justice, Metropolitan STL.

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ONVENIENT FOOD AND HEALTHY FOOD often aren’t one and the same—after all, that’s how diets get off track, right? But Jamba Juice works to bridge that gap with its wholesome offerings.

Local businessman and former Anheuser-Busch president Dave Peacock now owns five Jamba Juice franchises throughout Missouri, all of which are serving up healthy smoothies and juices in a speedy setting.

“We’ve had over 100,000 guests now, even though we’ve only been open a year with one store and less than a year for the others,” says Peacock, who opened his first Jamba Juice location at West County Center about a year ago. These days, he also owns branches in West Oak Square, Ballpark Village, and a new location inside the Webster Groves Schnucks on Big Bend Boulevard, as well as a location in Columbia, Missouri.

Menu items include both health-focused items—such as the Blueberry Banana Greek Yogurt Bowl or Acai Super-Antioxidant Smoothie—and treats, like the Peanut Butter Moo’d Smoothie.

“You can find everything you need, and when you compare it to other quick-serve options…it’s a healthier option,” Peacock says.

Perk-riddled extras—called ‘boosts’—can be added to Jamba Juice smoothies, such as an Antioxidant Boost or Daily Vitamin Boost. The store is very popular with young people and the health-conscious, Peacock says. “Some of our most loyal customers are pro athletes in the area.” With additions such as soy and whey protein available, it’s clear that some Jamba Juice concoctions are designed to supplement exercise. Take Peacock’s favorite Jamba Juice drink: the Protein Berry Workout Smoothie with an extra shot of whey.

The smallest size of that beverage (16 ounces) has more than two dozen grams of protein—that’s more protein than four eggs—engulfed in chilly strawberries and bananas.

There’s also a “Make it Light” option, notes managing owner Jerry Amsler. The health-focused menu isn’t just for those looking to build muscle— there are options for those simply hoping to cut calories. For instance, Amsler’s favorite Jamba

Juice beverage is the Caribbean Passion Smoothie.

A 16-ounce regular version is 270 calories with 58 grams of sugar; a “Make it Light” version of the same drink is merely 150 calories with 30 grams of sugar. Instead of being made with frozen yogurt or sherbet, these options are made with a lowercalorie dairy base. “Make it Light” drinks have one-third fewer calories, sugars and carbohydrates.

ON THE COVER St. Louisans hoping to grab a healthy treat can stop by Dave Peacock’s Jamba Juice franchises, four of which are in the greater St. Louis area. For more information, call 716-3562 or visit jambajuice.com.

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FTER THE LAST OF THE PLUM pudding and eggnog have been consumed, you may resolve to start fresh with a dietary detox.

But your body knows what to do and already is prepared to flush away the remnants of your holiday excess, without the need for special fasts or cleanses.

“A detox diet usually refers to a restrictive eating regimen that claims to remove toxins from the bloodstream, kidneys, intestines and liver. There is no universal definition of ‘detox,’ so a detox diet could signify anything from a three-day juice fast to a 10-day cleanse, where one only has water with maple syrup, cayenne pepper and salt,” says Rabia Rahman, instructor in the department of nutrition and dietetics at Saint Louis University. “While detox diets have gained in popularity over the past few years with celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Dr. Oz

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“WHILE DETOX DIETS HAVE GAINED IN POPULARITY OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, THE IDEA IS AN OLD ONE. MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT IS A FLAWED ONE.” RABIA RAHMAN, instructor in the department of nutrition and dietetics at Saint Louis University

touting their benefits, the idea is an old one. More importantly, it is a flawed one.”

Jamie Cassell, a registered dietitian at St. Luke’s Hospital, agrees that extreme detox diets are unnecessary and may even pose health risks.

“For example, a juice cleanse eliminates good sources of protein, fiber and healthy fat,” she

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Continued from page 43 says. “These things are essential parts of the diet. They help to stabilize blood sugar and keep people from feeling like they are on a roller coaster with high and low energy levels throughout the day.”

However, Rahman and Cassell appreciate the desire to purge the body of undesirable foods. “The mechanism behind the detox diets varies, but generally the idea is to give the digestive system a break.

Proponents of detox or cleanse diets feel that the digestive system works so hard to break down all of the junk that we feed it on a daily basis, that a break allows the digestive system to rejuvenate and work more efficiently as a result,” Rahman notes. “But our body has its own, well-functioning mechanism to detoxify: the liver and the kidneys. Our body is not designed to store toxins. On the contrary, our body works quite effectively and efficiently to constantly filter toxins that we are exposed to from food, medications and alcohol.”

When asked what foods they would recommend eliminating from the diet, both experts said they simply can’t support the idea of food elimination, although it always is beneficial to strive for a balanced diet based on whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and unsaturated fats along with plenty of water.

“I know people hear this from dietitians all the time, but all foods can fit into a healthy eating plan,” Rahman says. “The key is moderation, appropriate serving sizes and physical activity. All foods can and should be enjoyed, but the key is to avoid high consumption of certain foods. If you consume a generally healthy diet consisting of high intakes of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, beans and legumes and low-fat dairy, then one can occasionally enjoy a treat without it causing detrimental health consequences.”

The bottom line is to enter the New Year resolved to be good to your body by giving it healthy foods and regular exercise. Then trust your body to do its job, using the nutrients you give it and removing anything else.

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F YOU DRIVE ON TODAY’S ROADS, THERE’S no missing the popularity of SUVs. They’re everywhere—and for a variety of reasons. First of all, they’re practical, due to their large cargo and people-carrying capacity. Second, they often offer four-wheel-drive capability and ground clearance that ensures mobility in any type of weather.

If you need the practicality of an SUV, but like the feel of a sports car, Porsche’s new Macan SUV offers sporty performance and handling in a midsized SUV. Starting with a blacked-out egg-crate grill below an aggressive Porsche hood and hoodlight treatment, and flowing to a tightly drawn small SUV body with a roof-mounted rear spoiler, the Macan is a sharp-looking SUV that’s a good size: big enough to hold a lot of stuff or people, but not so big that it’s hard to maneuver.

A video screen atop the dash displays audio information, controls for the tri-zone automatic climate control, navigation and the back-up camera display. Well-bolstered leather front seats (even the steering wheel) are heated and cooled.

Side mirrors have a blind-spot warning, and front and rear sensors alert you if you’re getting too close to something while parking. Back-seat room is adequate, and the rear cargo area is decentsized. The rear seat folds 40/20/40 for maximum passenger/cargo flexibility, and rear seat passengers get their own air vents and heated seats.

Despite keyless starting, Porsche has retained one of its loveable quirks by having the engine start/ stop knob to the left of the steering wheel.

Sporting a 3.6-liter, twin turbo V-6, the Macan engine pumps out 400 horses to all four wheels via a 7-speed PDK automatic transmission with paddle-shifters. Fuel economy is 17 city, 23 highway. A sticker on the dash informs you that you cannot exceed 150 mph, due to the mud and snow tires with which the Macan is equipped. An off-road button allows you to go off-road with greater ground clearance from the air suspension and traction optimization. The leather and carbon fiber steering wheel offered a sharp steering feel, which, combined with good handling, very quick acceleration and typically excellent Porsche brakes, created a very entertaining drive.

It’s designed to be an off-road 911, and though it is quick and sporty for an SUV, the Macan still has a higher center of gravity than a sedan or sports car. Try as it might, Porsche still can’t bend the laws of physics, which dictate the performance

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and handling limits of the Macan. Most people, however, would never come close to approaching the limits of the Macan’s handling capabilities, and will enjoy this fun to drive vehicle with lots of interior room and some off-road capability.

“Porsche did a fantastic job with the Macan, making it handle and drive like a true Porsche. It drives more like a car than an SUV,” note Kevin Rodermund, sales manager at Plaza Porsche.

Prices for the Macan start at $50,000 for the normally aspirated version, and $73,000 for the turbo. With options, my test vehicle touched $90,000.

Another appealing SUV option is the Honda Pilot. Looking somewhat like the box it came out of, the Pilot has a straight-line body design that looks rugged and tough.

Audio, navigation and vehicle function information all are displayed on a large video screen atop the center of the dash, but it is controlled by a remote knob, which can be distracting. Tri-zone automatic climate control allows for different settings for each front-seat passenger and those in the cheap seats. Front-seat passengers get heated seats, as well, with leather as an option. A rearview camera greatly assists reversing both with guide lines and by allowing the driver to make sure there isn’t anything or anybody behind the tall vehicle before backing up. A large center console between the front seats offers lots of storage, audio jacks, and even a 115-volt outlet. Storage spaces abound throughout the cabin.

Leg room in the second row is plentiful, and second-row passengers get their own power outlet, air vents, ventilation controls and optional DVD screen. The second- and third-row seats each fold down 60/40, creating multiple people/ cargo carrying configurations. Accessing the third

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row can be a bit tricky, but children should fit fine.

Third-row passengers do get their own air vents though, a nice feature.

Power comes from a 250-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine mated to a 5-speed automatic that sends power to all four wheels, with hill-start assist and a push-button locking rear differential for extreme low traction conditions. Gas mileage is a respectable 17 city, 24 highway. The Pilot is a big vehicle, which gives it a comfortable ride and a nice solid feel, but a high center of gravity and a lot of mass to haul around and stop. Front and rear parking sensors greatly assist parking. It’s no sports car; but by the same token, it’s easy enough to drive with decent acceleration and braking, and decent handling for a big SUV. “It’s a great SUV. It has third-row seating, and is nice and spacious,” says Honda of Frontenac’s Tom McMahon, adding, “It’s good for families and comes completely equipped.”

Pilots start at approximately $30,000 for a two-wheel-drive LX, and go up to $42,000 for a loaded all-wheel-driver Touring model.

Robert Paster (robertpaster.com) also is an attorney in private practice, concentrating in estate planning and probate.

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THE BEST Magic in the Moonlight Colin Firth and Emma Stone are completely charming in Woody Allen’s engaging period romance.

St. Vincent Bill Murray’s heart-warming turn as a jaded loner who takes care of his vulnerable young neighbor makes me wonder when Murray will be taking home a statue.

The Hundred-Foot Journey The rivalry between a displaced Indian family and a stuffy British restaurateur set the stage for a foodie’s dream film.

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Begin Again Mark Ruffalo delivers a layered and vulnerable performance as a down-and-out music promoter who stumbles upon an undiscovered diamond in the rough.

American Sniper Clint Eastwood once again creates a raw, powerful story, probing the experience of a highly specialized Navy SEAL (Bradley Cooper).

Birdman Michael Keaton shines as an irrelevant former action star desperately trying to regain the spotlight.

The Imitation Game Benedict Cumberbatch gives a complex performance as the genius behind cracking the Nazi Enigma Code during World War II. Foxcatcher Steve Carell gives a stirring performance as the unbalanced patron of an Olympic wrestling squad.

Into the Woods Sondheim’s brilliant musical makes a splash on the big screen.

Unbroken Angelina Jolie steps effortlessly behind the camera to capture an incredible true story of American heroism.

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A Million Ways to Die in the West A series of fart jokes does not a movie make.

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Labor Day Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin make the bile rise in this saccharin romance.

A Winter’s Tale This time-travel romance shows schmaltz doesn’t work in any era.

3 Days to Kill The ruthless assassin/bumbling dad thrillercomedy is an under-explored genre—with good reason. Just when you think Kevin Costner has found his niche, he goes and does something like this.

Sabotage I still love Arnold, but this? How a movie could be convoluted and sophomoric at the same time is puzzling.

And So It Goes The good news is this hackneyed Michael Douglas/Diane Keaton twilight rom-com will be forgotten in the sea of golden-years romances with interchangeable names.

Nanci A. Bobrow, Ph.D. (president, Women of Achievement), Karen Castellano (60th anniversary luncheon chair & board member, Women of Achievement).

Nominations are now being accepted The purpose of the Women of Achievement Award is to recognize and honor women of diverse cultures, roles and accomplishments who have demonstrated commitment to the betterment of the St. Louis region through significant voluntary contributions.

A committee of community leaders will choose ten honorees to be recognized at the Women of Achievement luncheon on May 5, 2015 at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton.

Nomination forms are now available.

Deadline for nomination is midnight on Monday, January 5, 2015.

Nominations online preferred. Go to the www.woastl.org

That Awkward Moment Even the beautiful Zac Efron cannot save this poorly written tale of 20-something guys trying to avoid commitment—oh did I mention clichéd?

website for criteria and nomination form.

Tammy Strike two for Melissa McCarthy, as she struggles to find a project she can helm.

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Next week, guest film critic Brandon LaMew brings us his list of Top Films You Didn’t See.

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DIV ER SIONS THE BEST OF ST. LOUIS THEATER 2014

Seussical

Curtain Call

BY MARK BRETZ

‌ ll told, it was a banner year for theatrical productions of all sorts, from high drama and low comedy to cabaret A and opera, from grand touring productions to children’s shows. If you include community and college presentations, there were approximately 300 shows available to aficionados of live theater locally in 2014. Of the 144 productions I viewed (and, for the most part, reviewed) in the past year, here are the top 12, in ascending order: 12) A Streetcar Named Desire Union Avenue Opera Tennessee Williams’ sorrowful tale of delusional Southern belle Blanche DuBois, and her ill-fated visit to her sister Stella and brotherin-law Stanley Kowalski in New Orleans was adapted into an opera in 1998 by librettist Phillip Littell and composer Andre Previn. Its St. Louis premiere at Union Avenue Opera this summer was

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mesmerizing under Christopher Limber’s direction and the conducting of Kostis Protopapas, with powerfully sung and acted performances.

platter prepared craftily by director William Whittaker. Three tales of love’s labors lost were interwoven into one briskly played act.

11) Eat Your Heart Out R-S Theatrics Artistic director Christina Rios found this tidy little gem by playwright Courtney Baron and served it on a handsomely packaged holiday

10) Mary Shelley Monster Show Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin won the prize, for sure, when she joined fellow writers Lord Byron, future husband Percy Bysshe Shelley and

THEATER others in a ghost-story writing competition one rainy vacation in 1818. For almost 200 years, her fans have thrilled to reading Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus—including Ellie Schwetye and Rachel Tibbetts, who, with Nick Otten, adapted Frankenstein into an engaging, haunting drama.

9) Forget Me Not Upstream Theater Many plays fade from memory shortly after they’re experienced. Then, there are those that continue to resonate and even are enhanced in the memory over time. Such is the case with this powerful piece written Tom Holloway about an Australian man who, approaching age 60, learns that he was shipped overseas as an ‘orphan’ from England more than half a century ago— except that he wasn’t orphaned at all, but taken from his mother at the whim of a bureaucrat.

Artistic director Philip Boehm and his thoroughly convincing cast got to the heart of Holloway’s devastating story with performances resonating with aching authenticity.

8) The Liar St. Louis Shakespeare Playwright David Ives describes The Liar as his ‘translaptation’ of a 17th-century comedy by French playwright Pierre Corneille. It’s written in iambic pentameter and features a set of identical twins, so it pays due homage to The Bard’s Elizabethan humor. Director Suki Peters cleverly convinced her enthusiastic cast that they were contributing to a production that combined “art direction by Adam Ant of a play by William Wycherley starring the Monty Python troupe.”

7) The Diary of Anne Frank New Jewish Theatre To celebrate its 18th season (in Jewish tradition, the number 18 is represented by two letters that make up the word ‘chai,’ or life), New Jewish Theatre is dedicating its season to life-affirming plays. Its affecting production of Anne Frank was based on Wendy Kesselman’s 1997 adaptation of the original 1955 drama about Jewish families hiding in an attic for two years in Nazioccupied The Netherlands. Gary Wayne Barker painstakingly directed this intimate account of a young girl coming of age in a most cloistered environment.

Gilman received its world premiere at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis after being commissioned by The Rep and co-developed through its Ignite! New Play Festival. Seth Gordon directed a tight ensemble in straightforward and tightly focused fashion. Gilman’s conversational dialogue accentuated the story’s naturalistic bent, convincingly conveyed by Nancy Bell, Susan Greenhill, Emma Wisniewski, Jerry Gwiadowski, Vincent Teninty and Mhari Sandoval.

4) Death of a Salesman Insight Theatre Arthur Miller’s heart-wrenching saga of an aging, flawed, traveling salesman losing his grip on reality and his own family is one of the greatest American plays of the 20th century, and Willy Loman is one of the treasured characters in American theater. Insight Theatre added a lustrous star to the Salesman firmament in a superior production lovingly crafted by director Wayne Loui. John Contini gave an affecting performance in the title role that was stunning in its breadth and sobering in its interpretation, with excellent support from Susie Wall, Jason Contini, Matthew Lindhardt, Joneal Joplin, Tom Murray, Michael Pierce, Dave Cooperstein and Taylor Pietz.

Hands on a Hardbody

6) The Homecoming St. Louis Actors’ Studio The delicate savagery of Harold Pinter’s peculiar, off-kilter drama about an expatriate philosophy professor on his first visit home with his wife to his brood of family misfits was perfect for STLAS’ ‘Sins of the Father’ theme for its 2013-14 season. Director Milton Zoth and his cast acutely displayed the depravity lurking beneath the coarse conversation of Pinter’s caustic characters.

3) Hands on a Hardbody New Line Theatre Artistic director Scott Miller has a knack for reclaiming and polishing musical gems often left on the Broadway scrap heap to their potential luster. In the case of Hands on a Hardbody, story, music and production all came together seamlessly in New Line’s brilliant and engaging presentation about 10 down-on-their-luck contestants vying for the ownership of a new ‘hardbody’ pick-up truck being given away at a Texas auto dealership. Doug Wright’s smart, compact script, Trey Anastosio’s lively score and Amanda Green’s lyrics filled the theater with finger-snapping, toe-tapping, head-moving tunes, which co-directors Miller and Mike Dowdy smoothly guided a large but tightly cohesive ensemble.

5) Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976 The Rep This wonderfully written drama by Rebecca

2) The Normal Heart HotCity Theatre Larry Kramer’s largely autobiographical

Normal Heart

drama about the HIV/AIDS epidemic debuted in 1985, when the plague meant an almost certain death knell for anyone who contracted the virus.

HotCity’s extraordinary production, directed with unrelenting intensity by artistic director Marty Stanberry, grabbed one by the throat at the start and throttled with shock, grief and drenched desperation. The taut and terrifying presentation featured John Flack’s fiery performance as the primary character, backed by a stellar supporting cast.

1) Seussical The Muny A young girl named Jojo finds herself drawn into a magical world guided by the most imaginative and individual Cat in the Hat. Soon, she becomes a character herself, the daughter of the mayor of Whoville and Mrs. Mayor. Whoville, the smallest planet in the universe, is detected and then protected by Horton the Elephant against all manner of dangers. Mike Isaacson, artistic director and executive producer for The Muny, assembled one of the most creative and imaginative teams in memory for The Muny’s premiere of this whimsical musical based on characters created by Dr. Seuss that debuted on Broadway in 2000.

Everything worked impeccably in this stylish, sprightly, delightful escapade directed and choreographed flawlessly by Dan Knechtges, who took full advantage not only of The Muny’s broad stage, but also the aisles and even the intermission. Abigail Isom was an explosive force as the indomitable Jojo, Stephen Wallem was an earnest and decent Horton and John Tartaglia was a marvel of manic motion as The Cat in the Hat, embodying the show’s buoyant spirit and ingenuity.

All in all, 2014 brought literally dozens of fabulous productions and performances to area stages from companies large and small. It’s amazing to see so many artists do such affecting work with so much consistency. For many of them, it truly is a labor of love, on stage or behind the scenes. Their tireless efforts and ongoing passion for excellence always deserve our appreciation.

Editor’s Note: An expanded version of this column is available on laduenews.com.

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Kevin Nashan

Salt + Smoke

Hiro Asian Kitchen

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS Proof of the strength of the local food scene in the last 12 months is the slew of new eateries that opened for business. Debuts included: Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co. from chef KEVIN NASHAN of Sidney Street Cafe fame; Hiro Asian Kitchen, featuring a variety of dishes from a wide swath of cultures; Death In The Afternoon, the new place from the folks behind Blood & Sand; WildSmoke in Chesterfield, courtesy of the team that brought us EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery; Seedz Cafe, a vegan and vegetarian restaurant par excellence in the DeMun neighborhood; and chef BEN POREMBA’s comforting concept, Old Standard, bowed in the Botanical Heights neighborhood.

Several places were retooled and reimagined by their owners, as well. Nico in the Delmar Loop morphed into the delicious BBQ and whiskey-themed Salt + Smoke. Likewise, Cafe Pinxtos in the Hotel Ignacio in Midtown closed and re-opened as the sleek Baiku Sushi Lounge. In Clayton, Pomme Restaurant and Pomme Cafe & Wine Bar both shuttered as the owners focused on their new project, Avenue, which opened in the fall just down the road.

Aside from restaurants, plenty of new spots catering to the epicure opened their doors in 2014, like: Side Project, the beer tasting room from CORY KING of Perennial Artisan Ales; and premium butcher shops Boylard’s Meats and

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Looking back, 2014 proved to be another banner vintage for the St. Louis culinary scene, which continues to grow and expand. Here are a select few of the events that helped shaped the year that was:

BY MATT SORRELL

The Butchery at Truffles

Peacemaker Lobster & Crab

Provisions in Maplewood and The Butchery, located adjacent to Truffles Restaurant in Ladue. In addition to a new Clayton location of his popular Kakao, BRIAN PELLETIER also opened up gourmet food store Larder & Cupboard in downtown Maplewood.

Unfortunately, for every opening it seems there must be a closing or two. We lost some fine places this year, including Blind Tiger at Sutton Place; Home Wine Kitchen; Table; Harvest; the Chesterfield and CWE locations of Lester’s Sports Bar & Grill; Local Harvest Cafe; and Tripel in Lafayette Square. A couple of long-time favorites also said goodbye. The Majestic in the CWE closed after 50-plus years in business; and after a 95 year-run, Yacovelli’s Restaurant & Banquet Center in Florissant had its last service at the end of the year.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS St. Louis continued to bask in the national spotlight this year. The food-and-drink website thrillist.com named Trattoria Marcella as one of the 21 best Italian restaurants in the country; Planter’s House as one of America’s 21 best new bars in the U.S.; and Elaia & Olio got a nod on the site’s roster of the 33 Best New Restaurants.

The venerable Tony’s downtown garnered a slot on Open Table’s 100 Best Restaurants in America list, the only Missouri restaurant to make the cut. Sub Zero Vodka Bar in the Central West End ranked No. 1. on USA Today’s list of the top

Vincent Van Doughnut’s Brian Marsden

10 vodka bars in the country. Reality TV proved to be a particularly successful venue for area culinarians to showcase their skills. Local mobile donut purveyor Vincent Van Doughnut won big on Cooking Channel’s Donut Wars, taking home first-place honors and a $10,000 prize. Chef ERIC BRENNER, of Moxy and Alumni St. Louis fame, won big on Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games, taking an $18,000 check back home for his troubles; and AL WATSON and LIA WEBER, pastry chef at Hendel’s Market Cafe, were crowned the winners on TLC’s Next Great Baker.

St. Louis continued to be well-regarded by the folks at the James Beard Foundation Awards.

Chefs GERARD CRAFT (Niche); KEVIN WILLMANN (Farmhaus); KEVIN NASHAN (Sidney Street Cafe, Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co.); JOSH GALLIANO (The Libertine); and BEN POREMBA (Elaia & Olio, Old Standard) all were semi-finalists for the Best Chef: Midwest title. Both Craft and Nashan made it to the finals, where they were bested by Justin Aprahamian, chef/owner of Sanford in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chef RICK LEWIS of Quincy Street Bistro was a contender for the Rising Star Chef of the Year award, and Taste in the CWE was nominated for Outstanding Bar Program.

On the wine side of things, Balaban’s, Annie Gunn’s, 801 Chophouse, Gerard’s and Truffles all were awarded the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator for their wine lists. Only 883 restaurants worldwide received the recognition.

HIRO ASIAN KITCHEN AND SALT + SMOKE PHOTOS BY SARAH CONARD

bitbybit

SPICY BITS YEAR IN REVIEW

DINING OUT

Riverbend Restaurant & Bar

A True Taste of NOLA

PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

NEW ORLEANS ALWAYS HAS BEEN ONE OF our favorite cities, and one of the biggest reasons is the food, with all of its flavors and myriad influences melding together in a veritable kaleidoscope of deliciousness. There are plenty of places around the Lou that profess to put out ‘authentic’ NOLA fare, but many, if not most, fall short somehow.

One place that we’ve always heard particularly positive comments about is Riverbend. The restaurant recently relocated from Soulard to a new home in Richmond Heights, in the space that used to house Harvest, so we thought it was high time to check it out.

The interior of the place is almost unrecognizable from the Harvest days. Gone are the white tablecloths and oddly endearing false greenery, replaced by plenty of big screens, a mix of community tables and hi-top tables and plenty of NOLA-centric knick-knacks. We were happy to see the fireplace is still in place and blazing away.

The feel is very much that of a neighborhood joint—comfortable, and a bit raucous.

The Riverbend menu literally has examples of everything we hold dear in New Orleans delectables, making the decision-making process an arduous one. After a good amount of discussion, the Crabmeat-Stuffed Mushrooms ($10) got the

THE PO’ BOY IS EVERY BIT AS GOOD AS ONES WE’VE HAD IN THE BIG EASY. HEFTY CHUNKS OF DEEP-FRIED SHRIMP COME FULLY ‘DRESSED’ WITH CREOLE MAYO, LETTUCE, TOMATO AND PICKLE, ALL BETWEEN TWO SLABS OF CRUSTY BAGUETTE. nod to start, along with cups of the Chicken and Sausage Gumbo ($4) and the Seafood Gumbo ($5).

Be advised, the seafood gumbo is only available on Fridays, so plan your dining schedule accordingly.

The ‘shrooms were as hearty and filling as we’d expected, but the gumbos absolutely exceeded expectations. These two versions of this classic Cajun stew are both chock-full of the eponymous ingredients, as well as a rich, glorious roux at the base that ties all of the components together.

Honestly, a few beers and these favorites would

make for a mighty fine meal, but it was imperative to press on and sample a wider cross-section of dishes. So next up, a couple of large-plate favorites, Etoufee ($15) and the Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy ($12). The etoufee—also based on a deep, dark, tasty roux—features onions, celery, peppers and plenty of tender seafood bits. The po’ boy is every bit as good as ones we’ve had in The Big Easy. Hefty chunks of deep-fried shrimp come fully ‘dressed’ with Creole mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickle, all between two slabs of crusty baguette. If the aforementioned dishes didn’t convince you of Riverbend’s authenticity, this sandwich certainly will. It’s also available with a variety of other fillings, including oysters, smoked sausage and chicken, among others.

We washed all of this Southern goodness down with a pint of some of Louisiana’s finest beer, Abita Amber ($4), and a mighty fine house Sazerac ($8).

Riverbend also offers lunch service, which includes the Pick Deux option of a half a po’boy, a cup of soup and a side salad.

Looking for an authentic taste of New Orleans in your own backyard? Look no further.

1059 South Big Bend Blvd., 664-8443, riverbendbar.com

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Cookbooks of the Year

BY DIANE ALT

As the old year comes to an end and we are on the cusp of ringing in the new, many of us may pause to reflect and perhaps consider our friends and family members. Of course, breaking bread often plays an important role at gatherings, and this year’s compilation of cookbooks offers pleasing propositions for entertaining, as well as a quiet meal at home. Enjoy!

How to Roast

by Michael Ruhlman (Little, Brown and Company, $25) James Beard awa rd -w i n n i n g author M ichael Ruhlman advises us on all things roasted in his latest title, How to Roast, with a magnificent collection of recipes, accompanied by wonderful instruction and illustrations. Again, the Thanksgiving Turkey is covered, as well as the Standing Rib Roast. Direction also is included for perfectly roasting a red pepper to Duck-Fat Roasted Potatoes with Onion and Rosemary. And, hello! Dessert can be roasted, too!

How about Roasted Peaches with Crème Fraiche and Mint, or Roasted Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce?

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Around the Table

by Martina McBride (Harper Collins, $30) T h e g i rl c a n sing—and she can cook, too! Turns out country songs t re s s M a r t i n a McBride likes to host a party, so she is sharing her favorite fares for celebrations throughout the year in Around the Table.

From complete menus to cooking game plans to party playlists (including country selections and beyond), McBride covers it all, right down to the libations. She shares ideas about seasonal celebrations, and includes photos of her family helping out in the kitchen. Thinking of putting together a Taco Fiesta? Everything you need begins on page 253, including McBride’s Latin playlist…

Sunday Suppers by Karen Mordechai (Clarkson Potter Publishers, $32.50) From the writer of the Brooklyn-based food community and blog of the same title, Karen Mordechai is all about removing the stress from a dinner party to focus on the idea of just gathering and connecting with delicious food. This collection of menus moves through the seasons, with chapters including Winter Brunch; Day Trip, Camping and City Picnic; Whiskey Feast and Autumn Dinner; and Holiday, among others.

The Four Season Farm Gardener’s Cookbook

by Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman (Workman Publishing Company, $23) A bonus to this cookbook is the gardening guide that also is included—so you can grow what you eat and cook what you grow. In Part One, The Garden, Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman start with the soil and lead you laying out your garden plan through what to grow and how to grow your bounty. The cooking begins in Part Two, The Kitchen, with creative menu items, including Chicken Soup with Apples; Baby Turnips with Honey and Mint; Broccoli Bread Pudding, Red Thai Curry with Fall Vegetables; and Hazelnut Torte with Summer Berries.

Drink the Harvest by Nan Chase and DeNeice Guest (Storey Publishing, $19) While we’re in the garden, think of the possibilities at your next gathering found in Drink the Harvest. Learn to make juice (with less sugar), tea and cider, as well as hard cider, mead and wine. And while wine typically evokes images of grapes, a ‘garden’ wine can be made from any herbal or floral tea to which sugar and yeast have been added for fermentation.

(Yes, a recipe for Dandelion Wine is included.) And a mead? Instead of sugar, add honey to feed the yeast for fermentation. Some highlights: Big Wow Grape Cider; Garden Mint Wine; Red, White and Blueberry Mead; and Very Perry Holiday Mead.

PHOTOS BY SARAH CONARD

Make it Ahead

by Ina Garten (The Crown Publishing Group, $35) Of course, preparation can be key when hosting a special dinner party, or even for a twocareer household when considering weekday meals. With her ninth cookbook, Ina Garten gives us Make it Ahead. According to the foreword, the most common question received by the Barefoot Contessa herself is: Can I make it ahead? Well, this collection certainly offers wonderful ideas, including a Make-Ahead Thanksgiving, as well as other tips like storing food properly and for throwing a party. Recipes not to miss include Rosemary Rack of Lamb with Easy Tzatziki, Make-Ahead Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Skillet Brownies. And Fido is not forgotten with Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits!

Almonds: Recipes, History, Culture

by Barbara Bryant and Betsy Fentress, with recipes by Lynda Balslev (Watermark Publishing, $22) St. Louisans Barbara Bryant and Betsy Fentress have co-penned a fascinating account of the history of the almond, detailing customs and traditions from countries on almost every continent. Lynda Balslev’s recipes include Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with Rice, Cranberries and Almonds; Almond-Crusted Pork Chops with Sweet-and-Sour Apricot Glaze; and Pear and Almond Frangipane Tart—and so much more!

Charcuteria: The Soul of Spain

by Jeffrey Weiss (Agate Publishing, $40) No, we are not ‘on the road again’ with Mario Batali, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Bittman and Claudia Bassols. But, this offering from Jeffrey Wiess does a wonderful job of explaining traditional and modern methods and techniques regarding the Spanish cuisine—including how it has evolved, and how it has and continues to influence cuisines around the world. Not to be missed: Tomate Frito, Garbanzos Con Butifarra Negra and ‘Salchichoc’ (Chocolate Sausage).

Food Truck Road Trip by Kim Pham and Philip Shen (Page Street Publishing Co., $22) Fo o d T r u c k Road Trip allows the home cook to bring home some of the most delicious, most popular menu items from food trucks around the country. While authors Kim Pham and Philip Shen somehow managed to overlook the many fabulous food trucks cruising the streets of St. Louis, this compilation of recipes is worthy of a place on your kitchen shelf because of recipes like Bourbon Pecan Pancakes with Ginger Stout Syrup from The Cinnamon Snail in New York; the Thai Green Curry Breakfast Bowl with Basil Chicken from Gai Gai Thai in Minneapolis; and the Pork Burger with Bacon Tomato Jam from Flat Iron in Los Angeles.

Taste of Beirut: Delicious Lebanese Recipes from Classics to Contemporary to Mezzes and More by Joumana Accad (Health Communications, $19) Bo r n a n d ra i se d in Beirut, Lebanon, Joumana Accad notes that she learned about Lebanese cooking traditions from her grandmother, Teta Naiha. After moving to the U.S. in 1979, Accad looked for ways to blend her Lebanese heritage with American cuisine while raising her children. Years later, Accad moved back to Lebanon for three years to gather as much information as possible for her first cookbook, Taste of Beirut. The result is a collection of recipes from her homeland—along with tips and techniques—that will be welcome in your home, like Oven-Baked Omelet with Parsley and Onion; Fava Bean Soup; White Beans with Cilantro in Tomato Sauce; and Semolina Cheesecake.

A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse by Mimi Thorisson (Crown Publishing, $40) First of all, the photography in this cookbook is stunning, and before even reading a word, we felt inspired to get into the kitchen. Organized like many of this year’s titles, this cookbook, as well, is arranged with the seasons.

From Mimi Thorisson’s farmhouse to yours, many enticing recipes, which do not seem to be too complicated, using ingredients from farmers local to Médoc, France, are featured. And did we mention the photography? So, let’s start with dessert—the image of the Cherry Clafoutis quickly put us in the mood for spring and our own local cherry harvest!

But, for now, we’ll have to muddle through winter with Winter Vegetable Cocotte, the Coq au Vin and the Salted-Butter Crème Caramel. (Sigh.)

A World of Cake: 150 Recipes for Sweet Traditions from Cultures Near and Far

by Krystina Castella (Storey Publishing, $25) And for dessert, how about a cookbook titled A World of Cake? That’s right—take a ‘sweet journey,’ visiting cultures around the world to learn about their cake baking, decorating and serving traditions. Learn about cakes that take center stage at family celebrations and gatherings on every continent. Who knows, perhaps some of these traditions might make their way into your home? Perhaps the Queen Mother Cake—or the Tamale Corn Cakes—or even the Chrysanthemum Steamed Lemon Cake? The possibilities are endless! Cheers!

Indian for Everyone by Anupy Singla (Agate Publishing, $35) Designed to introduce preparation of Indian cuisine to home cooks in the U.S., Indian for Everyone

by Anupy Singla begins by offering a useful chapter called ‘Getting Started,’ which includes ‘Tools of the Trade,’ ‘Indian Spices and Herbs,’ and ‘The Fridge and Pantry.’ And then when it’s time to cook, find well-thought-out chapters that include recipes for Spice Blends, Chutneys, Street Foods, Breads and Meats, among others.

To highlight a few enticing entries: Makki ki Roti (Indian Corn Bread), Tandoori Chicken and Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream).

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THE WINE LIFE

Top 10 Wine Finds

BY STANLEY BROWN, CSW

W

WHITES 1. 2012 Naveran Cava Brut, Sparkling – Alt-Penedes, Spain Retail: $24 Most of the cava we find in St. Louis is NV (Non Vintages) cava. This sparkling is vintage-specific and aged on the lees for 18 months, and made utilizing the same methods used in Champagne.

Comes from the Penedes region where most cava is produced. These vineyards are south of Barcelona.

What I like about this wine: A touch of yeast like Champagne, clean citrus fruits, and elegant smaller bubbles with a long finish.

2. 2012 Casa Silva, Sauvignon Gris – Colchagua, Chile Retail: $17 From fifth-generation family wine-makers, these rare sauvignon gris vines date back to 1912.

Sauvignon gris is a clonal mutation of sauvignon blanc with a pink color. Only 300 cases of this vintage were produced.

What I like about this wine: Big mineral notes, melons, white flower and acidity.

3. 2013 Anne Amie Vineyards, MullerThurgau – Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette, Oregon Retail: $17 Muller-Thurgau, mostly grown in Germany, has found its way to Oregon. Anne Amie does a great job with this grape.

What a like about this wine: Balance of fruit and crispness, honeysuckle, pink grapefruit and gala apple; also displays some roundness with a long finish.

4. 2011 Royal Tokaji, Furmint – Tokaji, Hungary Retail: $18 Tokaji is famous for its dessert wines made with furmint grape in the blend. They only started making this wine in 2003; and in its first year, it won Decanter magazine’s Best Buy. What I like about this wine: Gooseberry, lime, nuts, and a good balance of crispness and body.

5. 2013 Vina Robles, White4 – Paso Robles, California Retail: $18 This is quite a blend with the crispness of sauvignon, to the full body and aromatics of viognier; also blended with verdelho, which originates from Portugal. Vermentino originates from Italy, and adds a nice mineral component. The rolling hills of Paso Robles, where warm afternoons and cool evening breezes create enough acidity, balances out this wine.

What I like about this wine: Good balance with surprising acidity for such a warm region.

REDS 6. 2012 Aberrant Cellars ‘Confero’ Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, Oregon Retail: $30 ‘Confero’ means ‘to bring together.’ Clones of pinot noir are vinified separately and blended for the final wine. Oregon makes world-class pinot noir, and this shows why; plus, it doesn’t have the sometimes sky-high price tag of Burgundy.

What I like about this wine: Old-World sensibility, balanced red fruits and acidity.

7. 2013 Ca’ Momi ‘Rosso di Napa’ – Napa, California Retail: $14 Ca’ is short for casa, and Momi is the family name. This wine is an extrovert and considered a house or everyday wine by the winery. Cherry,

chocolate, fig and baking spice lush soft tannins.

What like about this wine: A quality Napa red for this price is not found often.

8. 2010 Monteti ‘Caburnio’ – Tuscany, Italy Retail: $19 Old-World balance with New-World dark fruits and herbs. Delivers big fruit, good structure and balanced tannins.

What I like about this wine: Not your typical blend from Tuscany; but at this price, packs quite a punch.

9. 2011 Petite Cochon Rouge – California Retail: $21 Cochon wines are Rhône-inspired, but sourced from California. The wine is aged in French hogshead 300-litre oak barrels to soften the texture.

Big, fruit-forward wine with dark fruits cut with 5-percent viognier to soften it out.

What I like about this wine: Big wine with nice texture and flavors: Think black cherry, blueberries and pepper.

10: 2009 Chateau Taillefer – Pomerol, Bordeaux, France Retail: $32 This Right-Bank Bordeaux from a good 2009 vintage shows why Bordeaux shines. This intense and enticing blend shows cassis, cherry, mocha, wood smoke, and a silky ripeness with a nice balance of tannins.

What I like about this wine: Truly displays Right-Bank Bordeaux at a reasonable price.

From the Old World to the New, regions across the world, and producer’s craft and wine styles, the wine world has a lot to offer. There really are many quality wines out there, and it is easy to pick good ones when you spend the money. The trick is to find good ones that deliver for your dollar.

Just keep sipping, sipping, sipping...

Certified Sommelier Stanley Browne is the owner of Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves, Downtown at the MX and in Edwardsville.

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PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD

INE, WINE, WINE – IT’S EVERYWHERE. Every wine shop offers an array of alluring labels, and many fine restaurants feature wine lists with a multitude of selections. It’s very easy to become distracted by the ‘shiny things.’

With so many choices, choosing a wine can be a gamble. Spending more may increase your chances of getting a superior sipper, but with a little guidance, both value and quality are well within reach.

Today, I am seeing more wines from Greece, Turkey, Israel and Hungary emerging on the St. Louis wine scene. Does that mean that America’s heartland is becoming more adventurous? I certainly hope so.

I’ve put together my signature Top 10 Wine Finds for 2014, which include some off-the-radar choices and some popular favorites. With reasonable pricing and quality as a premise, listed is the approximate retail price per bottle. Most of these wines are readily available at your local wine stores.

Let’s begin with white wine:

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Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé from California has raspberry compote, strawberry and cherry flavors. Enjoy with grilled salmon, Hawaiian pizza or elegant pastas."

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AROUND TOWN

BY BRITTANY NAY

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HOLIDAY MAGIC Enjoy holiday performances, caroling, stories with Mrs. Claus and more at St. Louis Union Station. Various times.

Select dates through Dec. 28. stlouisunionstation.com.

ANHEUSER-BUSCH HOLIDAY LIGHTS Brighter than ever with more than half a million lights, stroll through AnheuserBusch Brewery, see the Budweiser Clydesdales, hear live music and warm up by the fire pits with S’mores and complimentary seasonal beer.

Free. Select dates through Jan. 4. anheuser-busch.com.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA The TransSiberian Orchestra will play the rock opera, The Christmas Attic, at the Scottrade Center.

3:30 and 8 p.m. $36-$70. scottradecenter.com.

THROUGH 1/1 WINTER WONDERLAND Journey through a million shimmering holiday lights at Tilles Park. $10 per vehicle. stlouisco.com/ parksandrecreation.

HOLIDAY WREATH AUCTION View creations by the area’s top floral designers at Missouri Botanical Garden’s Holiday Wreath Auction.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. mobot.org.

A CHRISTMAS STORY The Broadway musical, A Christmas Story, based on the classic holiday comedy, comes to the Fox Theatre.

Various times. $25-$80.

534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

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THROUGH 1/3 WILD LIGHTS Experience more than half a million lights illuminating Saint Louis Zoo, from snowfall flurry walk to Arctic wonderland and fantasy butterfly garden. Select dates through Jan. 3. $6-$7, free for ages 2 and younger. stlzoo.org.

GARDEN GLOW Behold more than half a million lights at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s expanded Garden Glow exhibit, featuring Glowmen Glen, Kiss Goodnight, a new Snow Globe and more.

Select dates through Jan. 3. $6-$18, free for kids ages 2 and younger. mobot.org.

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1/2-3 WINTER WOLF CAMP Kids can see and photograph a variety of wolves and enjoy a range of outdoor activities during the Winter Wolf Camp at Endangered Wolf Center.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 6-15. $50-$90. 636-938-5900 or endangeredwolfcenter.org.

1/6 12TH NIGHT Join the parade as Soulard Mardi Gras kicks off in downtown Soulard.

771-5110 or stlmardigras.org.

1/10-11

PERPETUAL MOTION COCAdance and the COCA Hip-Hop Crew will perform an energetic dance concert featuring contemporary dance and commercial hip-hop at COCA. Various times. $14-$18. cocastl.org.

RING IN 2015 12/31 NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION Cap off the year with a crescendo as St. Louis Symphony performs a memorable show at Powell Hall. 7:30 p.m. $35-$125.

534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

FIRST NIGHT Ring in the New Year with a “St. Lou-minous”-themed celebration featuring musicians, storytellers, dancers, fireworks and more in Grand Center.

6 p.m.-midnight. $6-$12; free for ages 5 and younger. 289-1500 or firstnightstl.org.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CRUISE Cruise into the New Year with dinner, a live DJ and a Champagne toast at midnight on the Mississippi River. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $85.

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TOM REED: everyone knows this is nowhere Tom Reed’s exhibit, everyone knows this is nowhere, features rustic paintings and 3-D art on display at the Bruno David Gallery. 531-3030 or brunodavidgallery.com.

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THE CLOTHESLINE MUSE See six-time Grammynominated vocalist Nnenna Freelon star in the historic drama, The Clothesline Muse, at Washington University’s Edison Theatre. 8 p.m. $20$36. edison.wustl.edu.

1/16-17 THE LOOP ICE CARNIVAL Cool activities such as live ice-carving, ice slides, a 5K and 10K Frozen Buns Run, a scavenger hunt, a S’mores roast, fire performers and more will heat up attendees of the annual Loop Ice Carnival. Various times. Free. visittheloop.com.

CHECK THIS OUT 1/13-18 THE BOOK OF MORMON Experience the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Book of Mormon, at the Peabody Opera House. Various times. $37-$147.

800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH PHOTO BY JERRY NAUNHEIM JR. , PERPETUAL MOTION PHOTO COURTESY OF PETERWOCHNIAK.COM

RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH Delve into the life and career of The Man in Black through iconic hits, such as Jackson, I Walk the Line and more as The Repertory Theatre presents the story of American music legend Johnny Cash.

Various times. $21-$85.

968-4925 or repstl.org.

WINTER JEWELS Walk through a warm winter wonderland of white plants and fluttering butterflies in the Butterfly House’s Tropical Conservatory. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-$6; free for ages 2 and younger. 636-530-0076 or butterflyhouse.org.

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CHILD CUSTODY continued from page 32 less dire, such as holidays. “You spend a lot of money fighting over those issues; and at the end of the day, a court litigation battle over who gets Thanksgiving…[is] not going to be good for the kids,” Stange says. “Out of principle, people want to fight over these things at times.”

Sophya Raza, of Danna McKitrick, brings up the parenting plan: a document both parents receive after a custody decision that becomes the final word in any custody-related disagreements.

“The best parenting plan is the one you throw in a drawer and never look at again,” Raza says. “But there are definitely those scenarios where that’s not going to work…so they have to go by the letter of the parenting plan.”

Details specified in a parenting plan, Raza says, include pick-up and drop-off times; child-support

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION continued from page 20 motivates me, as well as a lot of other people.”

Some 800 people are expected at this year’s event.

In addition to raising awareness, the luncheon also is the Go Red for Women campaign’s largest annual fundraiser, Combs notes. St. Louis currently ranks ninth overall out of more than 220 luncheon events across the country, and the campaign currently is funding some $5.2 million in research in the St. Louis area. “We have a great research community and great health-care

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amounts; holiday details; who pays for the children’s insurance, and how uninsured medical expenses are paid; which parent receives the tax exemption and more. Parenting plans should be customized to fit the needs of the children and co-parents, Raza says, adding it is important for any parents in that situation to know their attorney can help customize the plan around those topics they feel most strongly about.

Raza suggests even asking older children about their preferences before deciding on a parenting plan: You don’t want to be firm about Wednesday nights spent at your house only to find out the child would prefer to sleep in the same bed every weeknight. However, Hais cautions that asking children about such topics—which could leave them feeling stuck in the middle—may be more harmful than helpful.

facilities here,” she says. “I spent some time in Washington, D.C., but when I came back here and looked at what we have locally, I was extremely impressed, especially with the research side of it.”

Heart disease is an issue that affects all people, and especially women—with 43 million women affected each year in the U.S., from all ethnic groups, according to the American Heart Association. “This luncheon is a way for all of us to unite with the passion that we have for heart disease, to cure it and to come up with resolutions to prevent people from losing their lives,” Combs says. “The word is unity.

We all have a heart.”

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Ken and Betsy Thorp, Susan and John Kilo

Carla Haack, Frank Szofran

Vivian and Mark Darrell

Phoebe and Spencer Burke

American Cancer Society

Christi Erickson, Christine Winter

Michael and Flor Uthoff, James Robey, Lionel Cuille

Susan Hollander, Peter Hobler, Alie Hobler

Pris McDonnell, Mel and Pam Brown

Gary and Leslie Broome

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