Chesterfield December 2016

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THE ULTIMATE JEWELRY GIFT GUIDE PINE CONE FIRE STARTERS 10 NEW COOKBOOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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Lifestyle Letter

Happy Holidays!

DECEMBER 2016

"J

ust hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling too. Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you."

If you couldn't tell, we're snuggled up by the fire, drinking some peppermint hot chocolate and dreaming of sugar plums— reading this month's issue of Chesterfield Lifestyle, of course.

Thanks for joining us!

The holiday season is one perfect for community. Whether you're shopping locally for holiday presents, getting into the giving spirit by volunteering around town or donating to children and families less fortunate, it's the most wonderful time of the year to get involved in Chesterfield holiday happenings.

As you flip through these pages, pay close attention to the spirit behind the articles and don't forget the real purpose of this season—to celebrate those around us, to be thankful for what we have and to give back to those in need.

Happy holidays Chesterfield. We'll see you next year!

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Departments

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Food & Wine

20 DIY

16 The Ultimate Jewelry Gift Guide

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Culinary Creations

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Open House

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Sold Properties

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Giving Back

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

Holiday Gift Guide

20 Pine Cone Fire Starters DIY

22 10 New Cookbooks

New cookbooks for the holidays

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Good Times

The Yappy Howl-O-Ween Pawty

The Yappy Howl-O-Ween Pawty was held Oct. 14 at Eberwein Park in Chesterfield. Those attending with their dogs in costume were asked to bring a small donation (toys, dog or cat food, cat litter, etc.) to support Open Door Sanctuary.

Treats Unleashed provided treats and other goodies for dogs.

The Annual Backstoppalooza Fundraiser Concert

This event was held at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Members of the St. Louis County Police Pipe and Drum Corps, as well as 7 Bridges Band, performed. The event was presented by Hesse Martone, Mobile On the Run/Country Club Car Wash, Grey Eagle Distributing, Merrill Lynch, Budweiser Taste of St. Louis and the city of Chesterfield. Proceeds from Backstoppalooza supported Backstoppers. Backstoppers, Inc. is an organization that provides immediate financial aid and other support to the families of police officers and firefighters who lose their lives in the line of duty.

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AROUND TOWN

visual arts in general, to contribute to intellectual conversations and community pride in Chesterfield and beyond. December 1 is the registration deadline for request for proposal submissions – a maximum of five selected artists will be paid $250 for RFPs. The announcement of the winning design is set for Dec. 15, and installation will be in April of 2017. The city of Chesterfield will provide up to $18,000 to the successful artist to fund the actual construction of the artwork.

PARKWAY WEST MIDDLE RANKED BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL IN STATE

Parkway West Middle School recently was named the top middle school in Missouri by StartClass. West Middle is located in Chesterfield and has 1,034 students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Middle schools are ranked by their StartClass rating, which includes components such as exam passing rates (this includes math proficiency rates and reading and language arts proficiency rates over the last three years); school environment (the school environment score consists of factors such as the student-teacher ratio, teacher experience, and teacher absence rate; and disciplinary actions (this takes into account the school's retention rate, in-school suspension rate, and out-of-school suspension rate). More information can be found at Public-Schools.StartClass.com.

MARQUETTE HIGH SCHOOL STEM LAB SOON TO DEBUT Next year, the students at Rockwood School District’s Marquette High will be learning in new STEM labs focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Plans to build the $5 million STEM wing are moving forward with construction to begin late this year. Located in the southeast portion of the school, the new STEM wing includes an addition of more than 16,000 square feet, with the renovation of some existing space in the school. According to Principal Greg Mathison, the lab is being created with the purpose of

NEW AMAZING LASH STUDIO OPENS IN CHESTERFIELD Local business entrepreneur Mr. Ganim is proud to announce the opening of his studio at 1638 Clarkson Road in the Chesterfield Oaks Center. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, go to AmazingLashStudios.com or call 636.735.3557.

CHESTERFIELD SEEKING ARTISTS TO SUBMIT IN PUBLIC ART COMPETITION FOR CENTRAL PARK Chesterfield Parks, Recreation & Arts is sponsoring a Public Art Competition to design and construct an outdoor, site-specific installation for prominent display in one of the public parks in Chesterfield.

giving students access to state-of-the-art resources and technology.

"The new addition and STEM construction will help our teachers with an inquiry-based model of instruction - this includes more critical thinking, research and problem-solving," he says.

PARKWAY CENTRAL HIGH’S GIRLS’ VARSITY TENNIS TEAM TAKES THIRD IN STATE The Parkway Central High School’s girls’ varsity tennis team placed third in the state on Oct. 13, 2016, at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, Mo. The head coach is Lee Hayes, and the assistant coach is Heather Bea.

PARKWAY WEST HIGH ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL NAMED BEST IN MISSOURI

This sculpture will be outdoors and installed in the spring of 2017.

Beth Middendorf, the assistant principal at Parkway West High School,

Whimsical, nature-inspired designs, as demonstrated by our current

has been selected as the Missouri Association of Secondary School

installations in Chesterfield’s Central Park, are encouraged. Designs

Principals (MOASSP) Assistant Principal of the Year. She was selected

are being sought that highlight the potential of public art, and the

based upon the impact she makes providing collaborative leadership;

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her involvement in curriculum, instruction, and assessment; and in personalizing education for students at West High. West High Principal Jeremy Mitchell said she works closely with the school’s progress monitoring coach as well as other leaders to use data to ensure that student growth is continually

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occurring. The state honor entitles her to be considered for the national assistant principal of the year recognition. Middendorf will be honored by the MOASSP at their spring conference on March 27, 2017, at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark.

Middendorf is in her ninth year as assistant principal at West High.

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Food & Wine

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Soup is

GOOD

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his is definitely the easiest and best way to make rich-tasting butternut squash soup, without having to peel and dice a large,

awkwardly shaped vegetable. You start by cutting the squash in half lengthwise and roasting it in a hot oven. Scrape the roasted flesh from the skin, and simmer it with sautéed yellow onion, fresh sage, and a tart Granny Smith apple. When everything’s soft and the flavors have melded, purée it all in the blender. Finally, enrich the soup with a bit of heavy cream.

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(CON TI N U ED)

1. Heat the oven to 425°F and arrange a rack in the middle.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the squash pieces cut-side up on the baking sheet. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and brush all of it over the tops and insides of the squash halves (alternatively, you can rub it on evenly with your fingers). Season generously with salt and pepper.

Roast until knife tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

2. Meanwhile, peel, core, and cut the apple into medium dice. Cut the onion into medium dice. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the apple, onion, and sage, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened,

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup • 4 pounds whole butternut squash (about 2 medium),

3. When the squash is ready, set the baking sheet on a wire rack until the squash is cool enough to handle. Using a large spoon, scoop the flesh into the saucepan with the sautéed apples and onions; discard the skins.

4. Add the broth, water, and measured salt and pepper, stir to combine, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

halved lengthwise and seeds removed

Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occa-

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)

sionally and breaking up any large pieces of squash, until

• 1 medium Granny Smith apple (about 8 ounces)

the flavors meld, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from

• 1/2 medium yellow onion

the heat and stir in the cream.

• 8 fresh sage leaves

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about 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

5. Using a blender, purée the soup in batches until

• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

smooth, removing the small cap (the pour lid) from the

• 2 1/2 cups water

blender lid and covering the space with a kitchen towel

• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed

(this allows steam to escape and prevents the blender lid

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed

from popping off ). Alternatively, use an immersion blender.

• 1/3 cup heavy cream

Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve

• 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish (optional)

garnished with the pumpkin seeds, if using.

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T H E U LT I M AT E

JEWELERY GIF T GUIDE

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is the season for holiday drinks, nights snuggled up watching your favorite movie, and the best part: gift giving! If you are

having a tough time finding that perfect gift; don’t worry, we have you covered! Whether you're shopping for the special person in your life, a cherished family member, or the ever-challenging Secret Santa, jewelry is the perfect gift!

There are ladies in our lives that deserve to be appreciated daily.

The holidays are the perfect time to show your wife, girlfriend, daughter, mom, sister, and besties how much you love them. Here are some gift suggestions to spoil the ladies in your life this holiday…

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STACKABLE ANY TH I N G !

Does someone on your list love to change their style daily? What better than a gift of versatile, stackable bracelets, rings, and necklaces that can be worn as a single for a minimal statement or stacked for maximum sparkle. Designer Sethi Couture’s signature style ring and necklace stacks depict an old-world charm yet contemporary glamour, evoking a rich history and timelessness. For those who love stacking bracelets, the style of Vahan is the perfect mix of classic and elegant. Mix and match distinctive bracelets with gemstones, metals and designs. The more she stacks, the bigger the look!

ONE OF A K IND G I F T S !

A hot commodity this year, make it personal with a bar or monogram necklace. With the many variations and unique design of each necklace, this gift can truly be one-of-a-kind.

Bar necklaces can be embellished with diamonds or gemstones, can lay vertical or horizontal, and can be customized with engravings.

Does your loved one have a special appreciation of art and the unusual? Give the gift of history with the exceptional handmade piqué-a-jour Life Collection and astonishing fifteen-hundred-year-old Bronze crosses from Nouveau 1910. Crafted in Barcelona, Spain, Nouveau’s crosses and coins are genuine artifacts of Byzantium that have been unearthed in archeological digs and discovered in shipwreck dives of the Ancient Holy Land.

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D I AMON D, D IAMOND S, D I AM OND S! She’ll sparkle and shine with a gift of a stunning diamond of the highest quality. It’s the most wonderful time of the year to ask that special person to spend the rest of their life with you with the gift of a diamond engagement ring.

Diamond pendants have the wear ability to be “everyday” luxury and yet have the “red carpet allure”; making them one of the most desired gifts this season! Add more diamonds for even more sparkle, or create a custom pendant just for her.

Diamond stud earrings are the go-to gift for any occasion. They are easy to pair with other jewelry pieces and can be worn with blue jeans or a dress. Does she own a pair of studs? Don’t fret! Convertible earring jackets are like getting three pairs of earrings in one!

These jackets adjust to dangle below the diamond stud or as a surrounding accent with her diamond studs in the center.

R ED S , G R EENS, AND BLU E S O H MY! Find the hue that expresses the personality and mood of the lady on your list with a beautiful and vibrant bracelet, necklace, earring, ring or pendant. Designers like Colore and Parade Design use gemstones of rich color to embody modern luxury through beauty and craftsmanship. These timeless, colorful gifts will be cherished for generations.

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Fathers, sons, brothers, boyfriends, and husbands; men are especially hard to shop for! Get a girl a bracelet, or a sparkling pair of earrings, and she’s certain to like it. Guys aren’t that easy. These are some gifts that will please dapper gents, rugged adventurers, and anyone in between.

CU F F LINK S & T I E CLIP S Cufflinks? Tie Bars? Really? Yes! These accessories never go “out of fashion.” Traditionally associated with semi-formal evening wear, these nifty little fasteners fill a surprising range of wardrobe roles. As long as the man on your list has long-sleeved shirts and ties, these will work into just about any outfit!

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DIY

pine cone fire starters DIY

ARTICLE MICHAEL SMITH

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ooler weather means cozy fireplaces to brighten

and warm winter evenings. Pine cone fire starters get fires going quickly, and also add homey cheer to any living space simply as decoration.

WHAT THEY ARE

It's your regular, every day pinecone, found lying on lawns all over local neighborhoods, dipped in candle wax.

A wick gets the wax burning quickly, which ignites the woody pinecone, and that helps kindling catch fire. Some folks dip the whole cone in the melted wax; others dip them partially.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

For basic supplies grab dry pine cones from your yard or a friend’s, paraffin wax and string. You should be able to obtain these supplies from craft stores, including pinecones if you don’t want to gather your own.

The amount of wax you’ll use will depend on your pinecone size and the number of times they’re dipped. Plan to use two pounds of wax for dipping 10, 4” tall whole pinecones

HOW THEY ARE MADE

3-4 times. You’ll also need a double boiler—

The double boiler allows boiled

or pan, glass measuring cup large enough so

water to gently melt the wax in the

the wax covers the cones to melt the wax (it’s

second pan, which is your dipping

best not to use items you cook with), a stove,

pan. Wind and push string into

aluminum foil to protect counters and tables,

cones to make a wick, and as a

wax paper or a rack for dipped cones to cool

holder to dip cones in the melted

on and a kitchen knife or scissors.

wax. After dipping in the melted wax set aside to cool. Dip cones two to four times for sufficient wax coverage and to get the depth of color you want. Before subsequent dippings, trim off the flat base and any irregular wax blobs. You’ll need 15 minutes between dippings for the wax to cool.

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WHAT YOU DO FROM THERE IS UP TO YOU.

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Add color dyes or crayons to the melted wax to produce vibrantly

“I have placed before you and open door no one can shut”

colored cones.

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Toss glitter onto the cooling wax on the last dip for a little more sparkle.

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Add essential oils so cones burn with wonderful scents.

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Coat dipped cones with Epsom salt, table salt, potassium or borax as they cool so flames burn brightly in different colors.

Package finished fire starters in interesting containers for gift giving along with a creative label (such as, “You really brighten my life,” or “You warm my heart.”).

Before starting, review different websites for detailed instructions and designs that match your lifestyle. Here are a few to start with: BirdsAndBlooms.com DesignSponge.com Instructables.com MarthaStewart.com SomethingTurquoise.com INTERESTING FACTS:

Did you know? The largest cone comes from the Coulter pine in California. Coulter cones can be two feet long and weigh five pounds.

Imagine that hitting you on the head!

DID YOU KNOW?

Pinecones

are

usually

brown

in color but can also be naturally green, blue, or purple.

DID YOU KNOW?

The cone has edible nuts in it. Pine nuts are usually used as a cooking ingredient, like in pesto, rather than eaten separately as other nuts often are. But, harvesting pine nuts isn’t

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easy. The cone has to be gathered while it’s immature (“green”) and still closed. As it dries, it opens. The dried, open cones are smashed to release the seeds/nuts, which have to be pulled from the smashed cones by hand. Like other tree nuts, the pine nut has a shell that must be removed.

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Culinary Creations

10 New Cookbooks for Holiday Gift-Giving

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ne of the best things for home cooks about heading into the holidays is the annual release of new cookbooks. This year,

publishers have released dozens of titles about nearly every imaginable cuisine and cooking specialty.

We found ten titles from familiar and new authors that stood out for their originality, uniqueness, or beauty. (Whether you give these as a gift to someone else or yourself is up to you!)

APPETITES, ANTHONY BOURDAIN ($37.50)

In his first cookbook in ten years, the CNN Parts Unknown chef

and traveler provides his personal favorite recipes. Comfort foods

like scrambled eggs and tuna salad are included alongside more adventurous creations such as chicken satay with peanut sauce. The common theme: simple cooking. Of course, anticipate Bourdain’s blunt opinions and frank talk.

BIG AMERICAN COOKBOOK, MARIO BATALI ($40)

Batali, noted for the orange Crocs he wears on his ABC Daytime show, The Chew, owns a string of New York restaurants—plus others in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Singapore, and Hong Kong—that testify to his culinary expertise. However, in these 250 recipes, he celebrates regional U.S. dishes. Black walnut ice cream, Ozark pudding, and—of course—gooey butter cake and toasted ravioli represent Missouri.

DANIELLE WALKER’S AGAINST ALL GRAINS CELEBRATIONS, DANIELLE WALKER ($35)

Walker, a bestselling cookbook author with two previous titles, drew on her experience with gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free cooking to compile 125 comfort food recipes to take the anxiety out of the holiday and special occasion cooking, such as New Year’s Eve, birthday parties, barbecues and wedding and baby showers.

DEEP RUN ROOTS, VIVIAN HOWARD ($40)

The star of PBS’ A Chef’s Life weaves Southern-inspired recipes around cooking histories and stories. Howard’s recipe mash-ups take familiar Dixie ingredients in new directions: creamed collards in baked potatoes, blueberry BBQ chicken, ranch ice cream, and tempura-fried okra. Every recipe—whether for beginning or experienced cooks—is beautifully photographed. Unique aspect: The recipes are organized by ingredients.

HOW TO BAKE EVERYTHING, MARK BITTMAN ($35)

Since How to Cook Everything debuted in 1998, Bittman has been revered by home cooks for his simple, gourmet-inspired recipes that include variations on a theme. How to Bake Everything is the latest in Black Walnut Ice Cream is one of the Missouri regional recipes in Mario Batali's Big American Cookbook. Photo credit: Quentin Bacon

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his How to Cook series. With over 2,000 recipes it’s hard to believe this thick book leaves anything out. There are 15 pages just on pancakes!

MARTHA STEWART’S VEGETABLES, BY EDITORS OF

Ten new cookbooks could make gifts for your cooking friends...or yourself.

Photo credit: Michael Smith

MARTHA STEWART LIVING ($29.50)

Stewart's creativity in this collection of healthy and very user-friendly vegetable dishes balances recipes using common ingredients (carrots) with more exotic items (pea shoots). You’ll have to know your veggies, though, because recipes are grouped by plant parts: stems and stalks, bulbs, leaves, pods, roots, etc. Beautifully photographed.

MOLLY ON THE RANGE, MOLLY YEH ($32.50)

This food blogger’s part humorous memoir, part cooking guide chronicles her move from Brooklyn to life on the North Dakota/Minnesota border with a sugar beet farmer. Interspersed in Yeh's first cookbook are more than 100 recipes from her Jewish/Chinese heritage, as well as Scandinavian dishes picked up from the locals.

OH SHE GLOWS EVERY DAY, ANGELA LIDDON ($27)

Following Liddon's bestselling debut, The Oh She Glows Cookbook, is a compilation of 100+ recipes you wouldn’t know were vegan unless you were told.

Her quick and easy recipes benefit not just healthy lifestyles, but hectic ones too.

Liddon also covers special issues like holiday cooking, recipes for allergy conditions, and straight-to-freezer dishes.

THE SEASONED LIFE, AYESHA CURRY ($27)

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Open House

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Open House T

his beautifully designed 1.5 Story Estate home features over 6000 sq ft of living

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The impressive arched porch entrance highlighted by architectural columns leads to a two-story entry foyer, formal living room, elegant dining room with extensive millwork and a coffered family room with granite fireplace, built-in bookcases and wet bar.

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ARTICLE MARY GUNTHER

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The incredible walk-out Lower Level includes a recreation room with custom built-ins, second kitchen, game room, workout room, office/sixth bedroom, gun room, laundry and full bath.

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Healthy Lifestyle

For Those With Aortic Stenosis, Options Are Available ARTICLE DR. BRIAN KAEBNICK

W

hen the heart pumps blood to the rest of the body, blood flows through the aortic valve. For individuals

with aortic stenosis, the aortic valve has become thickened and can't open as wide. The result is the restriction of the blood flow and a build-up of pressure in the heart. This often leads to symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue,

replaces the aortic valve but does so without

lightheadedness, fainting or difficulty when exercising. Many

the need for open-heart surgery. The procedure

patients may also adapt their lifestyle and activities so that

is minimally invasive and places a new aortic

their valve disease may go undetected and occur without

valve into the heart by using a catheter inserted

obvious symptoms. Often, people simply think this is just a

through a small incision in the leg or chest.

normal part of “getting old.”

Unfortunately, aortic stenosis is more than just symptoms. Even with no outward signs of problems, valvular

For individuals who are deemed appropriate

heart disease can strain the heart and cause serious

for the TAVR procedure, there are several bene-

damage. Left untreated, it can lead to heart failure and

fits. The procedure is much lighter on the body,

other complications, including death. About 50 percent of

and as a result, individuals typically have shorter

patients with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis will not

hospital stays and quicker recovery times than

survive more than two years.

traditional open-heart surgery. Current research

Since aortic stenosis is a mechanical problem, it requires

demonstrates that patient outcomes are the same

a mechanical fix and medication alone will not adequately

or better for patients who undergo TAVR when

treat the disease. Traditionally, when an individual’s aortic

compared with traditional open-heart surgery.

stenosis becomes severe, open-heart surgery is needed.

If you have been diagnosed with valvular heart

For some individuals surgery was either not an option,

disease or have symptoms associated with the

considered high surgical risk or patients were considered

disease, it is important to follow-up or be seen by

too old to benefit from surgery. Fortunately, new technolo-

a physician to receive appropriate treatment.

gies and techniques have brought us another option.

Individuals who are considered moderate to high risk for surgery now can be evaluated for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Like valve surgery, TAVR also 26

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For more information about aortic stenosis and the TAVR procedure, visit StLukes-StL.com.

Sold Properties

Recently SOLD Chesterfield Properties NEIGHBORHOOD

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Manors at Village Green

$110,000

$99,000

90%

87

2

2

Manors at Village Green

$110,000

$100,000

91%

32

2

2

Greens of Broadmoor

$210,000

$196,000

93%

13

3

3

Broadmoor Greens

$279,000

$269,000

96%

39

3

2/2

Westbury Manor

$310,000

$285,000

92%

36

3

2

Villas at Chesterfield Bluffs

$333,951

$315,000

94%

19

2

3

Ladue Trails

$349,900

$329,900

94%

21

3

2

Chesterfield Hill

$399,900

$398,400

100%

10

4

3/1

Shiloh Ridge

$400,000

$403,000

101%

6

4

3/1

Ladue Trails

$425,000

$407,000

96%

48

4

3/1

Stonehill Village

$445,000

$405,000

91%

133

4

3/1

Oak Creek Meadows

$519,900

$495,000

95%

52

4

3/1

Forest Hills

$550,000

$495,000

90%

93

5

3/1

Terraces At Woods Mill Cove

$584,900

$548,000

94%

41

4

3/1

Estates At Baxter Pointe

$589,900

$589,900

100%

15

4

3/2

Forest Hills

$595,000

$585,000

98%

13

4

3/1

Brook Hill Estates

$745,000

$729,000

98%

51

4

4/2

Brook Hill Estates

$819,000

$768,000

94%

132

5

4/2

$1,019,000

$1,009,000

99%

12

4

4/1

Country Lake Estates

This is a sampling of sold properties from 10-1-2016 through 10-31-2016. Source; MLS System. *DOM=Days on Market

357 Larimore Valley Drive Wildwood • $1,775,000 1.5 story French Country Estate on nearly 2 Acres

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Giving Back

T

hree MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries, Inc. retail stores that serve the Chesterfield

area let savvy shoppers find dynamite deals for low prices while aiding the nonprofit agency that offers job training and employment services.

Clayton & Baxter Location

The MERS Goodwill retail stores include those in Chesterfield Valley at the Chesterfield

“At our stores, shoppers can get clothing,

Commons shopping center at 17355 Edison

furniture, books, lamps, jewelry, glassware,

Ave. 636.537.8151; in the Forum shopping

electronics, sporting goods, toys and more,

center at 11 Forum Shopping Center, at Olive

just like in traditional retail stores,” Kahrs says.

Boulevard and Old Highway 141 314.576.1800;

The valley location, of almost 14,000 square

and at Clayton and Baxter roads at 14808

feet, opened in 2005. The Woods Mill store –

Clayton Road 636.391.1673.

originally at a different site for four or five years,

giving back ARTICLE MARY SHAPIRO

Dave Kutchback has been president/

moving to the Forum in 2008 - is about 12,500

chief executive officer of MERS/Missouri

square feet. The Baxter and Clayton store

“All our stores generate about $72 million

Goodwill Industries, Inc. since June, though

opened in about 2008 and contains 10,300

a year - the Chesterfield stores alone gener-

he’s been with the organization for 38 years

square feet of space.

ate more than $4.3 million a year between

in various capacities including chief of oper-

“You can find even designer items -

ations. And Mark Kahrs is executive vice

some high-quality pieces come through

president of retail for the firm.

the doors,” Kahrs says.

the three of them,” he says.

“All that money benefits the local community. A slogan of ours is “Give Hope, Give

The nonprofit original Missouri Goodwill

“It’s not unusual to find a certain famous ath-

Local, Give Goodwill,” and it means that the

Industries organization started in St. Louis

lete’s family making donations at these stores.”

money we’re raising from those donations is

MERS/Metropolitan

Kutchback says "those living in Chesterfield

serving our local community, to those served

Employment and Rehabilitation Service

have been really great about making donations

Agency, which was initially a Jewish employ-

to our stores, making them a real success for us.”

ment and vocational service, was established

“They’ve also been great shoppers,” he says.

in 1940. They merged in 2001. MERS/Missouri

“Everyone likes to find one-of-a-kind

“A unique thing about us is that every sin-

Goodwill Industries, Inc. now annually serves

items. It’s a treasure hunt for a good deal,

gle day, thousands of items are rolled out on

more than 69,000 individuals and operates

something unique and different. You can

our sales floors,” Kutchback says.

in 70 plus career centers and 44 retail store

even find items with the tags still on. And the

sites serving 89 counties in the bi-state area

quality is outstanding.”

in

1918,

while

the

by our organization.”

He praised that there are dedicated shoppers who come back over and over.

“We have some people who shop at our stores every single day to see what’s new.”

of Missouri and southern Illinois. Revenues

Kahrs says that, in December, the organiza-

Kahrs says that the three Chesterfield

from the total 44 retail stores assist with

tion tries to remind folks to come in and make

stores combined can boast, for last year,

funding MERS Goodwill job training and

donations that can go on their tax returns.

103,000 carloads of donation drop-offs.

employment services for all who need them.

“Also in December, we experience the popular ugly sweater phenomenon,” he says.

“And that number is consistently growing,” he says.

“We identify those items in our donations all

Store hours for all are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

year long, so we’ll have them around that time of

Mondays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6

year – a lot of people come in looking for those.”

p.m. on Sundays.

Kutchback added that shoppers can also find many nice things to decorate their home

For more information about MERS Goodwill

for the Christmas season fairly economically.

or to find a Goodwill donation center, call 314.241.3464, visit them on Facebook, or visit MersGoodwill.org.

Sources: Kutchback, 314.982.8803 Stephanie Flynn - Co-Managing Partner Email: SFlynn@BlackTwigLC.com

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Lifestyle Calendar

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DECEMBER 7 CHESTERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADER IN ME ASSEMBLY CHESTERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The school will honor those in the community who give back, such as the Red Cross and Circle of Concern food pantry.

Various charitable organizations come to the school, with each grade level adopting one and having various drives through

DECEMBER 1 CHESTERFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FIRST THURSDAY COFFEE CHESTERFIELD Coffee and refreshments. Cost for non-members $15 and free to members. RSVP to 636.532.3339. Accelerated Wealth, 14755 North Outer Forty Drive, Ste 514, Chesterfield, MO 63017

DECEMBER 1 ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL’S SPIRIT OF WOMEN “ALL DECKED OUT” ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH EDUCATION Shopping, holiday fashion show, holiday appetizer cooking demonstration, complimentary massages, appetizers and beverages.

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DECEMBER 2 CHESTERFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WINTER FESTIVAL CAROUSEL HOUSE AT FAUST COUNTY PARK Dinner, live music, silent and live auction items. $55 for chamber members and $75 for non-members. 636.532.3399.

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December and January so students can give to them. Call 636.891.6500.

DECEMBER 7 CRESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND CONCERT CRESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL Free concert. Call 636.891.6950.

DECEMBER 8 PARKWAY WEST HIGH SCHOOL BAND CONCERT PARKWAY WEST HIGH SCHOOL THEATER Free concert. Call 314.415.7500.

DECEMBER 14

DECEMBER 18 CANDLELIGHT DINNER WEST COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

CRESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

Candlelight dinner at 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. entertainment. $12 per person.

CHOIR CONCERT

Maximum of 100 reservations. Call 636.532.3100.

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DECEMBER 21 CHESTERFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

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CHOIR CONCERT

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce (636) 532-3399 chesterfieldmochamber.com

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS

C Lee Row, DDS & Gregory A Pucel, DDS LLC (636) 391-1911 RowPucelDental.com

Innovative Dental of St Louis (636) 778-3355 InnovativeDentalofStLouis.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS Chesterfield Jazzercise Fitness Center (636) 552-9910 jazzercise.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES

The J (314) 432-5700 jccstl.org

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS The Scobis Company (636) 537-2494 scobiscompany.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

Encore Consignment Gallery (636) 220-9092 furniturehomedecor.com

HOME SERVICES Storage Masters (636) 536-7867 storagemasters.net

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES

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St Luke's Hospital (314) 434-1500 stlukes-stl.com

Coldwell Banker Gundaker (636) 394-9300 cbgundakerhomes.com

AMG Corporate Offices (636) 532-1900 amgcorporateoffices.com

Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960 shawrealtors.com

Home Care Assistance of Chesterfield (314) 863-8989 homecareassistancestlouis.com

SPECIALTY SHOPS Novak Jewelers (636) 227-7225 novakjewelers.com

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Parting Thoughts

The Benefits of Honey WORDS SIDNEY LEO

Honey has been around for thousands of years and has been used in almost every culture around the world. Many people use it to sweeten food and beverages, but did you know honey is one of the top superfoods used to treat countless health conditions and boost overall health? Honey contains 18 amino acids, and it has antioxidant and antibacterial properties that help fend off harmful pathogens.

It can also be used to treat a wide-range of aliments such as healing wounds and burns, athlete’s foot, sore throats and even a hangover. Local honey taken for two months before allergy season can actually lessen allergies by helping your body grow accustomed to the pollen and immunizing your body against them.

Honey is great for your skin Did you know that raw organic honey is great for your skin too? Honey has natural antibacterial properties, so it is an effective acne treatment option, and it is loaded with antioxidants and enzymes, so it helps boost your skin’s immunity and fights free radicals to help slow down aging.

Honey is also very moisturizing and helps eliminate dead skin cells.

Try a honey mask with yogurt or fresh aloe for additional skin benefits.

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For families living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, the holidays can be challenging.

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